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In Remembrance – Pope Francis (1936-2025)

The community of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi mourns the passing of Pope Francis with great sadness, but also with great love and appreciation for his courageous and prophetic leadership. Upon his election, he took the name of our Seraphic Father and patron, St. Francis of Assisi, desiring to imitate the Saint’s humility, service, commitment to the poor and marginalized, the earth, and all God’s creatures. It is now our turn to carry on his legacy with that same courage, and to commit to blanketing the earth with the love, mercy, and compassion of Christ which Pope Francis so profoundly modeled for us.

“From the certainty that God’s grace is with us comes the strength to take courage in the present moment: the courage to carry forward what God asks of us here and now, in every area of our lives; courage to embrace the vocation which God reveals to us; courage to live out our faith without hiding or diminishing it.”  Pope Francis

A memorial Mass for Pope Francis is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30 PM.

Holy Week and Easter 2025

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion • April 13

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM

Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM (Korean), 10:00 AM (en español), 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:00 PM

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Monday – Wednesday • April 14, 15, 16

Daily Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:30 PM

Confessions: 8:00 – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

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Holy Thursday • April 17

12:00 PM Mass

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet and Procession to the Repository: 5:30 PM

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet and Procession to the Repository: 7:00 PM (Korean)

Confessions: 8:00 – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Good Friday • April 18

The Seven Last Words: 12:00 Noon

Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: 3:00 PM

Stations of the Cross: 5:00 PM

Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: 7:00 PM (Korean)

Confessions: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Holy Saturday • April 19

The Great Vigil of Easter: 5:00 PM (Korean)

The Great Vigil of Easter: 8:00 PM

The Upper Church will remain closed until 5:30 PM.

No confessions on Holy Saturday.

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Easter Sunday • April 20

Masses: 8:00, 9:15 (Korean), 10:00 AM (en español), 11:00 AM, & 12:30

There is no 5:00 PM Mass or confessions on Easter Sunday.

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Easter Monday • April 21

Mass at 11:00 AM only

There are no confessions on Easter Monday and the church offices are closed.

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All of our Liturgies will also be available on Livestream on our website and on our Facebook page.

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Hospitality Desk Hours for Holy Week

Please Support our Church at Lent and Easter

Please Support our Church at Lent and Easter
Photo of a large wooden cross in front of the columns at St. Francis. The cross is draped in white cloth and green vines. The base of the cross is draped in purple.

The sacred season of Lent began with the reception of ashes on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday. Throughout these forty days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we will gather every Friday to pray the Stations of the Cross, walking spiritually with Christ on His journey to Calvary.

In Holy Week, we receive blessed palms on Palm Sunday, April 13, recalling Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Our journey through the Passion leads us to the most solemn and joyful moment of the liturgical year: the Easter Vigil, where we welcome catechumens and candidates into full communion with the Catholic Church.

At the heart of the Easter celebration stands the Paschal Candle, a radiant symbol of the Risen Christ — the triumph of light over darkness. This candle, lit from the Easter fire, remains present throughout the liturgical year at Sunday Mass, baptisms, funerals, and other sacred moments, reminding us of Christ’s enduring presence.

Your support keeps the Church of St. Francis thriving as a beacon of light and a welcoming community. Let us share the spirit of Easter joy!

Since its founding, our beloved Church of St. Francis of Assisi has remained steadfast in its mission: to proclaim the Good News of the Resurrection, to spread the love and mercy of Christ, and to walk in the footsteps of our holy father, St. Francis. In this spirit, we continue to be a church for all people — a place where the doors remain open to welcome everyone, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or financial means. Here, all who seek hope and renewal find a home.

Within these sacred walls, countless souls have encountered Christ through the Sacraments, rejoiced in times of joy, and found comfort in moments of sorrow. And the grace of two vital ministries, our Spiritual Direction Ministry and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, provide profound encounters with God’s love. Others find inspiration and renewal through the beauty of our Masses, sacred music, and faith formation programs where people gather to share their faith with open hearts.

These past winter months have been particularly challenging for us financially. As you know, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all who seek solace and community at St. Francis of Assisi Church comes with significant costs. Despite our best efforts to conserve resources, our electricity, heat, and water bills remain exceptionally high.

As Easter approaches — a season of renewal and hope — I invite you to support our mission of faith, service, and unity through this year’s Easter Appeal. Your generosity directly sustains our church, enriches our vibrant liturgies, and strengthens our essential pastoral programs.

As the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote, “The greatest grace of a gift, perhaps, is that it anticipates and admits of no return.”

Your selfless generosity is a true reflection of the love and sacrifice we celebrate this Easter.

On behalf of the Franciscan Friars, our parish staff, and all who worship at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, we wish you a joyful and blessed Easter 2025!

Easter Flowers Intentions

The Easter flowers are in remembrance of those who hold a special place in our hearts. They add beauty to our Easter celebrations and serve as a heartfelt tribute to those who have touched our lives. With each bloom, we honor their legacy and keep their spirit alive and celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord.

We thank our donors for their generosity in support of St. Francis of Assisi and the parish’s annual Easter celebration.

2025 EASTER FLOWER INTENTIONS
Tribute for Living and Deceased Loved Ones

Alba & Luis Naranajo, Gloria Lara, Jorge Granizo

Aleda Reyes

Alex & Family

Alfonso Sochodolak, Raimunda Teles, Sochodolak Family

Alvin Walker

Amelia DeJesus, Diaz Manaog, Danilo Diaz, Amy Catajan

Andrew Dunleavy, Robert Carter, Joan Malone

Angelica

Ann T. Nehrbauer

Anna & Andrew D’Abbraccio, Carlos Delgado

Anna Fisco Aubree and Maurice Aubree

Anne Marie Dunleavy, Jennie & Charles Wildes, Sr., Anne Brown

Annie Reilly ‘s loved ones and friends

Arhtur White, Jr.

Armiger & Badami

Arthur & Ruth Lawrence and Family

Austin Family

Barbara & Henry Stonntag

Barbara & Michael Pirraglia & Pets

Beltran Family

Bessie Anderson, Harold Donnelly

Brendan G. Smith & Family

Brian Carter

Bridget Connolly

Bridget Moore

Brigid Corban

Candida & Gerchow Rose

Carme & Timothy O’Leary

Carolina Percinato, Reinaldo DeSouza

Charles & Jane R. Janiak

Christopher Arsenault

Christopher Temple

Clara and Dante Giovanniello

Clare Amoroso

Clem Aleong, Don Lavende, Lincoln Jobs

Cornelius & Sophia Rhodes

Cristina Zarejko, Joseph Zarejko

Curt Johnson, Lesli Caci

Cynthia Weidner

Daniel & Bernarda

Darina

David Muir, Pao Wang

Dea & Richard Cesario, Beatrice & Bob Bullock

Delia Aguirre

Denis C. O’Sullivan

Dina Avecilla

Dorine & Conrad Roth

Dunleavy, Wildes & Brown

E. Friend

Eida Ortiz

Eliza Mary Clarke, Ellen Traina

Elizabeth Segers, Richard Segers

Eric A. Rivera, Sr. Jo Laurienzo, SND, Corinne Garner

Ernesto Avila, Pastor & Emerita Delizo

Esther Medina, Jose Medina, JJ Adhikari

F. Pelham

Father Bart Daly & Fr. Philip Leone

Fiore, Constance, Shulman

Florence Permanand

Flynn Family

Fr.  David Ramirez

Fr. Tom Ponzini

Frances M & Stephen J Rosty

Geraldine Karpin, Mary Boisi

Geri Ruth, Patrick J. & Judith M. Maloney

Gordon and Donna Armiger

Helen McKeon

Herminio & Neri Torres

Ingrid Fuchs

Irene J & Joseph A Gorski, Sr.,

Isaiah Lewis

Jack Huston, Huston and Staub

Jacqueline Bertrtand, Joan Girard, Carolyn Flynn, Rossini Bertrand

James & Connie Hussey

James Perkins, Fondine Perkins, Genevieve Perkins

Jeremiah O’Sullivan

Jesse Sotto & Aida Sotto

Joan Sadowski

Joanne Loftus

Jorge & Margarita Raez

Julia Sheila O’Sullivan

Julian & Philip Wingard

Karla Paola Richmond, Tony Couch

Karpin & Boisi, Geraldine Karpin, Mary Boisi

Kiah Traveso, Ometa Dautrich

Kristen E. Guest

Le, Kane, Tran, Pham & McCarthy Families

Linda Spartonos & Michael & Jerome Spartonos, deceased,

M. Knowles

M. Kuerzi

Manuelita Torribio

Margaret & Charles Murphy

Margaret Aldrige and Pets

Maria Bostic

Marie DiRago, Frank DiRago, John Healy, Nick Scotto

Marie Kossman & Pets

Mary & Ed Andriessen

Mary & James Dunleavy, Anna & Michael Dunleavy, Sr.

Mary Beth White & Family

Mary Candelario, Michael & Teresa Murphy, Peggy O’Sullivan

Mary Ellen & Eamonn Stanford

Mary Keating

Melissa, Alex & Marina Bushell

Michael & Mary Cosie, Frank Cosie

Michael Murphy, Mary Early, John B. Murphy

Mill Hill Missionaries/OLP

Monica Semczyk

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kemprowski

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Casellano, Mary & Ann Castellano & Barbusca

Msgr. Douglas Mathers

Nancy Brink

Norma Lopez

Patricia Battle Browne & Family

Paul  Domin and Pets

Perry Martijena

Peter & Carol Hammett

Peter Domin

Phyllis Spitz, Tony Seinfeld

R. Isaacs

R. Knowles

Rev. Dominick Cutrone

Rev. Gaetano Sbordone

Richard & Shirley Armiger, Maurice &  Agnes Albenda, John Armiger

Richard Buckley, special intentions

Robert & Joan Andrejko, deceased

Robert J. Cantwell, Ernest V. Young

Robert O’Connell

Robyn & Mark Carlson

Rosario Luy

S. Ross

Sader-Zambrano

Schubert & Baranello Families

Shane

Sheila A. Callahan, Patricia S. & Dorothy I. Cantwell

Sr. Marie Lourdes, IHM

Stacey Antine

Steve & Janet Oryzysyn, Debra Oryzysyn

Sutton Family

Tanya Lukowiak

Ted Todd

Teresa & Frank Badami, Mary Ellen Eamon Stanford

Teresa Mulrennan

The Leddy Family

The Tavarez Mejias Family

Thomas & Theresa Dolan, Dorthey Wendt

Vicenta Viera, health

Walter Jackson

William Barry, Derek May

William O’Connor

William R. Cipriani Family

Yanique Soleia White

Yazmin Guman

CONVERGE Book Club Spring 2025: The Screwtape Letters

The Converge @St. Francis Ministry is happy to announce its Spring Book Club Selection.

We will discuss and review C.S. Lewis’s classic book The Screwtape Letters.

C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.” At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the wordly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man.

The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation — and triumph over it—  ever written.

Join us for the Spring Book Club!

Dates: Every Thursday (Note the Day Change) May 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Clare Room

As always, our dear leaders Nate and Linda will facilitate the book club.

A limited number of books will be available at the parish bookstore starting in early April.

For more information please email: [email protected]

Please register for this event.

Pray for Pope Francis

Our Holy Father Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital last Sunday. He will continue convalescing at his Casa Santa Marta apartment.

In his Angelus prayer for last Sunday, Pope Francis wrote of his hospitalization as an “opportunity to experience the Lord’s
patience” and prayed for peace. Let us continue to pray for our Holy Father’s smooth recovery. Please pray the Rosary for his body and soul! Please pray for unity and solidarity in our universal Roman Catholic Church!

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