Lenten Books Available

The St. Francis of Assisi bookstore is open in the lobby of the St. Francis House.  The bookstore to offer religious articles and a selection of spiritual and theological books carefully chosen to provide a variety of options to help support peoples’ prayer life and theological interests.

Fr. Brian Smail, OFM, has chosen a few books especially for Lent that you may be interested in, including:

ALL SHALL BE WELL

As part of your Lenten reading, allow some of our most cherished Christian writers to inspire you every day of the Lenten season. Authors include Pope Francis, Fr. James Martin, S. J., Thomas Merton, Joan Chittister, Henri Nouwen, Joyce Rupp, T.S. Eliot and many more!

GOD FOR US

Explore the meaning of Lent and its importance in spiritual formation. Reflections from leading spiritual writers reveal the God who is for us in all of life–for our healing, wholeness, and liberation.  Writers include Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Kathleen Norris, Ronald Rolheiser, and others.

40 DAYS WITH GOD

Author Kent Hickey invites us to steal a few minutes each day for a journey through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation: a 40-day opportunity to carve out space and time with God.

Encounter the Lenten Sunday Gospels

This Lent, find hope and renewal with the Friars throughout the season by exploring the Lenten Sunday Gospels.  These scripture sharing groups will meet on zoom and groups begin February 23rd

We are offering three options this Lent:

    • Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:00 PM – February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23
    • Wednesdays at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM – February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
    • Wednesdays at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM – February 24 & March 3, 10, 17, 24

Please consider joining us.

To sign up fill out the form below.  Registration closes Sunday, February 21st.

A Thing of Beauty: The Poetry of John Keats (1795-1821)

The Adult Education center is offering A Thing of Beauty: The Poetry of John Keats (1795-1821) taught by Sr. Fran McManus. The class begins this Monday and registration will close soon.

Presidents’ Day – Monday Holiday

St. Francis Church will observe Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15, with one Mass at 12:00 PM.
This Mass will also be live-streamed.

There will be no confessions, and the church offices will be closed for the day.

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