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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

 

Autumn 2017 Adult Education

The Autumn 2017 session of the St. Francis Adult Education program gets underway after the Feast of St. Francis.

Brochures are available at the entrances of the church.

Please note that, due to illness, the following courses have been cancelled:

St. Francis & St. Clare of Assisi in Art (Dr. Francis Greene);

Irish Film Festival and

James Joyce’s Ulysses (Edward Kent, O.S.F.).

 

Click HERE to view courses and sign up.

 

Ticket sales closing at noon: Viva Francesco Cabaret 2017


Our Viva Francesco Cabaret will open Francis Week once again!

This year’s theme is “Runner Up” and the cabaret will feature  hidden Broadway gems that were nominated as best musical but did not get the Tony.

Friday, September 29th in the San Damiano Hall
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Show begins at 7:30 PM

Join us for great music, some wine and light fare!

TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.  THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING!

 

The Pastor’s Corner

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.

This week we celebrate Francis Week with a number of events: a Forum offered by Fr. Bill Beaudin on Monday evening, the Transitus Service on Tuesday evening, and Masses for the Solemnity of St. Francis on Wednesday. St. Francis will always be a “treasure” who continues to teach us how to live our Christian lives. He helps us discover what is important and what is not so important in life. He reminds us of the closeness of God in our lives and how God’s beauty is reflected in all of creation. He teaches us respect for all of creation and helps us take care of God’s creation.

There is much more to learn. Come and celebrate with us this week!

-Fr. Andrew Reitz, O.F.M.

RENEW YOUR DACA NOW! FREE DACA CLINIC


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!

 

RENEW YOUR DACA NOW! FREE DACA CLINIC

Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 3:00 PM
San Damiano Hall, 129 W. 31st Street

To register, call The Migrant Center at 212-736-8500, Ext. 305/328 or Cris Hilo at 347-342-2702.

 

The Pastor’s Corner

The parables of Jesus were meant to teach a lesson to his hearers, and he would often tell a parable to those who opposed him. There is always a surprise in the parables and today’s is a good example. One thing to avoid when reading a parable is focusing on the details because they can be confusing or not make sense. The main point of the parable is to look for the “message” that Jesus is trying to get across to his audience. The Pharisees and scribes were often his audience; however, in today’s Gospel, he directs the parable to his disciples. There must have been tension among them and the parable pointed out that the landowner was “generous.” There is another “Landowner” who is generous that Jesus was pointing out.

Today at Mass the speakers remind all of us that we don’t just “attend” Mass, but that we are part of a faith community; we are committed to this church at this time. To keep our church running and providing Masses, confessions, programs and ministries daily, your nancial commitment is necessary. Many people responded in years past to the One Hour Program either by increasing their weekly donation or by signing up for online giving. By signing up online, you don’t have to worry about having cash for the collec- tion. This has helped our income greatly. Still, I  find that the number of $1 bills in the collection is surprising. If this is all that you can afford, I am grateful, but consider what $1 means in today’s economy in Manhattan. It is rare that you can find anything for $1 – not even at Jack’s. All of our expenses are more than last year. We have worked together over the year to take care of necessary repairs and expenses. I know that I can count on your continued participation now.

-Fr. Andrew Reitz, O.F.M.

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