Terms and Conditions

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church

Website and Text Messaging Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: June 20, 2026

Welcome to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church (“Parish,” “Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing our website, registering for parish programs, submitting forms, or opting in to receive text messages from us, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. These terms are intended to comply with current messaging industry standards and SMS consent requirements.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, participating in parish programs, submitting your contact information, or subscribing to receive text messages, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or subscribe to our text messaging services.

2. Website Use

The St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church website is provided for informational, educational, spiritual, and administrative purposes.

Users agree to:

  • Use the website lawfully and respectfully.
  • Provide accurate information when completing forms or registrations.
  • Not interfere with the operation or security of the website.
  • Not upload or transmit harmful, unlawful, or malicious content.

The Parish reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website without notice.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website, including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, bulletins, and ministry materials, is the property of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church or used with permission.

Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the Parish.

4. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided as a convenience only.

The Parish is not responsible for the content, policies, practices, or security of external websites. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

5. Online Registrations and Donations

When registering for parish events, ministries, sacraments, faith formation programs, or making online donations:

  • You agree to provide accurate and complete information.
  • Donations are voluntary and generally non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
  • Registration fees, where applicable, are subject to the terms provided for the specific event or program.

6. SMS/Text Messaging Program

By providing your mobile phone number and expressly consenting to receive text messages, you agree to receive SMS communications from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church regarding:

  • Mass schedules and liturgical updates
  • Parish news and announcements
  • Ministry and volunteer opportunities
  • Faith formation updates
  • Sacramental preparation reminders
  • Event registrations and reminders
  • Emergency notifications and weather-related closures
  • Stewardship and fundraising communications
  • Other parish-related information

Message frequency may vary based on your involvement with parish activities and ministries.

7. Consent to Receive Text Messages

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving pastoral care, participating in parish life, registering for sacraments, or making donations.

You may opt in by:

  • Completing a website form and selecting the SMS consent option;
  • Registering for a parish ministry or event;
  • Completing a parish registration form;
  • Providing written consent through a paper form; or
  • Initiating text communication with the Parish and requesting text communication.

8. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier’s plan.

Message frequency may vary,

The Parish does not charge a fee for participation in its SMS messaging program.

9. Opting Out

You may unsubscribe from text messages at any time by replying: STOP to any text message received from the Parish.

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications unless you choose to opt in again.

10. Help and Support

For assistance regarding text messages, reply: HELP to any message you receive from us, or contact the Parish Office directly.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church respects your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, share, or disclose mobile phone numbers, SMS consent records, or personal information to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information collected through the website or SMS program is used solely for parish administration, ministry communication, event coordination, stewardship efforts, and pastoral outreach. SMS consent information is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and messaging services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

While the Parish strives for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all website content or communications will be error-free, uninterrupted, or current at all times.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

  • Use of the website;
  • Reliance on information provided through the website;
  • Delayed or undelivered text messages;
  • Technical interruptions or service outages.

Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

14. Changes to These Terms

The Parish reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Any changes will become effective upon posting to the Parish website. Continued use of the website or participation in the SMS program constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.