As we celebrate St. Francis on October 4th, the church will be decorated with magnificent flowers. All of his teaching, preaching, healing and seeking what was lost gave glory to God. He used his gifts well. Let us fill the church with the beauty of God’s creation in honor of a saint who loved nature so much.
You are invited to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special intention.
As we celebrate St. Francis on October 4th, the church will be decorated with magnificent flowers. All of his teaching, preaching, healing and seeking what was lost gave glory to God. He used his gifts well. Let us fill the church with the beauty of God’s creation in honor of a saint who loved nature so much.
You are invited to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special intention.
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is screening “The Letter” a film about Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical Laudato Si.
Together we care for our common home. Together we care for each other. Together we care for the world we share. Together we care for our future. Together we care for our planet.
Join us for this unforgettable documentary about how spiritual values call us to take action on the planetary crisis.
The film viewing is free and open to the public and will take place:
Monday, October 2, 2023
6:30 PM
San Damiano Hall
The movie will be followed up by a 6-week discussion series on the Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si starting Thursday, October 12th, for those interested. There will be more information about the discussion group at the film and online in the weeks to come.
Official Trailer for “The Letter”
Do you love your pet?
Well, God does too!
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of our Franciscan tradition to bless our furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
So bring your cat or dog, fish or frog, or any friend you have to get blessed.
Saturday, September 30th at 2:00 PM
Please gather with your pet near the entrance of the church on W. 31st Street. We will process in together for the blessing.
Candle of Thanksgiving for your pet for the Feast of St. Francis.
The candle will be lit by the Statue of St Francis for the weekend of the Blessing of the Animals on September 30th
One submission per pet name.
You are invited to FrancisFest 2023 an Octoberfest celebration hosted by CONVERGE @St.Francis – a new ministry supporting life, faith and community at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
Join us in the San Damiano Hall for Beers and Brats and Pretzels and good times with parishioners and friends of St. Francis of Assisi.
Sunday, October 1
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tickets: $25.00 until September 24th.
$30 after September 24th and at the door
See photos from FrancisFest2022 here: FrancisFest was a fun success! – Saint Francis of Assisi (stfrancisnyc.org)
Increase the fun of the day, and take home a souvenir. FrancisFest custom glass beer mugs will be on sale that day for $20.00 each but you can pre-order yours and save $5.00 on the cost of the event.
This smiling saint will cheer your heart and remind us of the great joy that is ours because of the Gospel.
Supplies are limited and when they are gone, they are gone.
Dear Beloved-
In September, I began my 17th year working at this amazing church as the director of music. It is also my 27th year of working for the friars of the Holy Name Province— soon to merge with 5 other provinces to become Our Lady of Guadalupe Province. My life has been forever changed by the friars and I am ever grateful. It is a tremendous blessing to make music in this historic place. Week after week to hear your voices raised in song, led by our incomparable cantors, Nell and Liam, is a gift. Thank you for your constant support of the music ministry here.
I am super excited that my first “From the Staff” falls the weekend we kick off our “Francis Fest.” Please try to join us for as many events as you can. Our Converge Ministry has worked very hard for our Oktoberfest! Sunday, join us for brats and beer and fun!! Tickets are available at the door. Monday evening will be poignant, as together we watch “The Letter.” This documentary inspired by the papal encyclical Laudato Si’ is one of the most spiritually and ecologically significant films I have ever seen. Tuesday we celebrate the Transitus, Francis’s dying and rising to new life. If you have never been, it is not to be missed. Our Francis Fest culminates with our Festive Mass for our Holy Father St. Francis, Wednesday evening at 5:30pm.
The friars and staff all look forward to celebrating with you!
Pace e bene!
Love-
Meredith
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi has long dedicated itself to ongoing faith formation of Adults through our Adult Education ministry.
Subjects range from theology, biblical studies, and liturgy to literature and poetry. Here are the titles of the courses for this upcoming semester:
While we try to keep our registration fees low (generally about $10 per hour of instruction) we also understand that for some this can be a burden. We do not want anyone who wants to attend a class to be prohibited by economic hardship. Please contact Joseph Nuzzi, Director of Adult Education and Evangelization for information on scholarships: jnuzzi@stfrancisnyc.org or 212-736-8500 x365.
