February 2021 – Saint Francis of Assisi

Secular Franciscans to celebrate a Rite of Profession

The St. Benedict the Moor Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order is pleased to announce there will be a

Rite of Profession
during the 11 AM Mass
on Saturday March 13th.

Father Joseph Cavoto, OFM Spiritual Assistant to the Fraternity, will be the celebrant.

Alex Angeles, Mary Havey, and Cherylann Vescio, having completed three years of formation, will profess their permanent commitment to live the Gospel following the example of St. Francis of Assisi. Following the Mass there will also be a Rite of Admission to the Fraternity for Joseph Lapponese, Paul Frediani, and Antonia Fusco, after which they will embark on their three-year journey towards profession.

This Mass may be attended in person in the church and it can also be seen live on our website at St. Francis Live or on our Facebook page.

Daily Lenten Reflection from the Friars

Each weekday, Monday through Friday, for the whole season of Lent, the friars from 31st Street will be offering a brief daily video reflection. We will post these here on this page and on our Facebook page each day. We hope that these reflections help you to enter this time of grace as we journey together from ashes to Easter and the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost.

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February 23, 2021+

February 22, 2021+

February 19, 2021+February 18, 2021+Ash Wednesday – February 17, 2021

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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 23^rd

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.

Taize Fridays

Join us live or virtually on the Friday’s of Lent!

February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30pm in the Upper Church

Let the power of music help you release fears, worries, negative thoughts, and anything holding you back. Begin to cultivate peace, love, gratitude, and forgiveness in your life.

We welcome all who want to come and relax and meditate.

Lenten Vespers

Join us for Lenten Vespers (evening prayer) each Monday of Lent as we take time to slow down and pray during this sacred season of hope and renewal. Add some extra time to tend to spiritually prepare for the celebration of Easter.

Vespers, 5:45 PM in the upper church and on livestream.

Monday, February 22nd

Monday, March 1st

Monday, March 8th

Monday, March 15th

Monday, March 22nd

Monday, March 29th

Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent following our 12 noon and 5 PM liturgies.

You can join this prayer in person in the church or on livestream at the end of the Mass.

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.

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.

Traveling On: Major Novels of E.M. Forster (1879-1970)

The Adult Education center is offering Traveling On: Major Novels of E.M. Forster (1879-1970) taught by Sr. Fran McManus. The class begins Thursday, February 25th and registration will close soon.

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