Francis Week 2017
Week of Prayer in honor of St. Francis
Monday, September 25, to Friday, September 29, at 11:30 & 4:30
In an era of doubt and uncertainty, let us pray for the grace to be instruments of peace in our world.
Viva Francesco! Cabaret
An Evening of Music, Wine, Light Fare and Friends.
Friday, September 29th at 7:00 PM in the San Damiano Hall
$50 per ticket, open seating. PURCHASE TICKET HERE
$400 for a reserved table of 8 people. PURCHASE TABLE HERE
Tickets are on sale at the front desk
and online above.
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Neither Red State nor Blue:
The Message of St. Francis for an Uncivil Age
Monday, October 2, at 6:30 PM
Fr. William Beaudin, O.F.M. will offer a reflection on how the wisdom of St. Francis might help us address the challenges facing our society today. This will be an opportunity to talk with one another about the issues that concern and at times divide us.
Blessing of Animals
Sunday, October 1, at 2:00 PM
Please gather with your pet near the entrance of the church on W. 31st Street.
Transitus
Tuesday, October 3, at 7:00 PM
The commemoration of the Passing of St. Francis from earthly life to Eternal Life. This will also be the occasion of the premier performance of a new musical setting of the Canticle of Brother Sun by the world-renowned composer, Philip W. J. Stopford.
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
Festive Mass on Wednesday, October 4, at 5:30 PM
Additional Masses at 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 11:30 AM, 12:15, 1:15 & 4:30 PM
In today’s second reading, St. Paul says: “Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus.” A good, positive attitude is so important and yet it is not always easy to have one. When we step out into the world each day, there are many forces that challenge and influence us, and many are destructive. This is why it is important to always pray to have the “attitude of Christ Jesus.” Striving to have this attitude helps us filter out the negative forces and open ourselves to the positive force of Christ’s love that awaits us. It can be a force waiting for us to “tap” into because our world was created by the goodness of the Lord. The presence of the Lord is in our world, although hidden at times. This is why we have to have “eyes that truly see,” and “ears that truly hear,” and a heart that is open to accept the positive gifts that God offers us daily.
On Tuesday, September 5, the Trump administration announced the dismantling of the DACA (Deferred Action for Child Arrivals) program and threatened some 750,000 Dreamers with the possibility of deportation and a life in the shadows. By its decision to end DACA, the Trump administration sows uncertainty and anxiety among law-abiding Dreamers, young people who have been able to live productive lives and who call this country home. Their hopes of pursuing opportunities for a brighter future have been dimmed, if not entirely extinguished. We stand with the Dreamers and will defend them against this attack!
