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Find out where your coffee comes from. Who grew it and how were they treated? Fair trade certified coffee directly supports a better life for farming families in the developing world through fair prices, community development and environmental stewardship. Check out sites like https://shop.equalexchange.coop/. If you’re worried about cost, consider mixing it to start, or buying in bulk which can be very competitive, especially these days. For many people it means being able to stay in their homes and success in their attempt to make a better world. Your morning cup never tasted so good.

“…while the existing world order proves powerless to assume its responsibilities, local individuals and groups can make a real difference. They are able to instill a greater sense of responsibility, a strong sense of community, a readiness to protect others, a spirit of creativity and a deep love for the land.” Pope Francis (LS179)

For more information about the Laudato Si Circle here at St. Francis or to share your own tip of the week, email: stfrancislaudatosi@gmail.com

Click here to go to our page on the website for St. Francis Church.

We are all familiar with the Via Crucis, the Way of the Cross and the suffering that the Lord endured for our salvation. But the Cross is only half of the story… or maybe even less. The cross was overcome by the Lord’s resurrection. He broke the bonds of death and opened for all the glory of eternal life.

The Via Lucis invites us to contemplate the crowning event of salvation history as we walk the way of Light.

We invite you to make this devotion part of your prayer during the Easter Season.  We pray the Via Lucis after the 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM Masses each Friday of the Easter Season.

You can pray along with us with our Via Lucis Booklet HERE.

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Or you can pray the Via Lucis at any time following along with the recorded prayer below.  This prayer was pre-recorded at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, April 19, 2020.

Own A Piece of Valuable NYC Real Estate

Did you know that anyone can help maintain and care for our city’s trees? Not only are you welcome but you are encouraged to do so. We have a half-million street trees here which are cared for by the Parks Department, local neighborhood associations, and individuals like you. Choose one near your home or one that you happen to pass by every day. You’re free to work
the soil, lay mulch, and plant flowers. Hang a sign to remind people that dog poop and pee kills trees. Call 311 to request a tree guard or make one yourself.

For Dos and Don’ts, visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/

“Not everyone is called to engage directly in political life…Some, for example, show concern for a public place…and strive to protect, restore, improve or beautify it as something belonging to everyone.” Pope Francis (LS232)

Sign up here for “Let It Begin With Trees” on Saturday April 27th. Get some hands-on experience in the company of neighbors.

For more information about the Laudato Si Circle here at St. Francis or to share your own tip of the week, email: stfrancislaudatosi@gmail.com

Click here to go to our page on the website for St. Francis Church.

Please Support our Church at Easter

As the season of renewal and hope approaches, we are drawn together in the spirit of Easter joy at the Church of Saint Francis. For me, this time leading up to the great season of Easter is one of renewal, rebirth, and recharging in my life, prayer, and work.

Within the walls of our Church, I witness migrants, the homeless, and even some shoppers plugging in their phones for a recharge – a reminder of the diverse ministries of St. Francis Church dedicated to restoring people. Some seek spiritual renewal through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the celebration of the Eucharist, while others find physical revitalization through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Spiritual Direction.

I want to share that the annual retreat saw 47 individuals rekindle their spiritual lives, and our RCIA program welcomes 20 participants. Migrants visit to renew their immigration status and apply for work visas and personal support during these challenging times.

Your commitment has allowed us to expand our outreach, touching the lives of people experiencing hardships and who have found a home at St. Francis.

Life at this Franciscan church has continued with great zeal since its foundation 179 years ago. It has been known for its outreach ministries geared towards the needs of those who come to us, particularly the disenfranchised and people experiencing poverty. Because of the kindness and support you provide, the Franciscan Friars can maintain our sacred space in a safe and welcoming condition, support our dedicated friars, and provide essential resources for the betterment of
our community.

The friars and I ask for your continued support to ensure that the Church of Saint Francis continues to be a source of inspiration, comfort, and a place for renewal for all of us!

I am incredibly grateful for our Lord’s blessings to this parish and our good friends like yourself. In the spirit of Easter, we invite you to join the friars in celebrating the resurrection of hope and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Your bond and support are gifts to our church and a testament to our values.

The Franciscan Friars will remember your most special intentions during our Easter Sunday Mass and this blessed season. May this Easter season bring you and your loved ones joy and blessings from a heart filled with love.

Peace and All Good.
Fr. Joseph Juracek, OFM
Pastor

The flowers and plants that decorate our church at Easter are a sign of our joy in the Resurrection of Christ and our hope in the resurrection of those who have gone before us.

They have been donated in memory of:

Frances M. & Stephen J. Rosty & Family
Joseph Adrien
Andrea Alampi
Agnes and Maurice Albenda
Clem Aleong
Bob & Joan Andrejko
Mary and Ed Andriessen
Members of the Armiger and Badami Family
Bernadette Jean Augustin
Jérôme Abellard Augustin
William S Austin
Thelma Austin
Monica and Peter Azzarelli
Teresa and Frank Badami
Gloria Bancker
Marie Therese & Raymond Barrau
Ann and John Bauer
Fredrick Bethel
Orizana Bethel
Nancy Borillo
Dnise and Brian Lydon
Louis and Francesca Bruschi
Members of the Bruschi Family
Mother Deborrah Joseph Buck
Leslie Caci
Joan Mitchell Call
George Call
Jean Capone
Robyn and Mary Carlson
Elizabeth, Chris, Charles, Matthew Carnavale
Members of the Carreon Family
Brian Carter
Robert Carter
Eleanor Castellano
Libby & Joseph Castellano
Eleanor Castellano
Helen and Philip Castellano
Amelia Catajan
Thomas Catapano
Members of the Cavanaugh Family
Charmaine Chapman
Members of the William R. Cipriani Family
Elisa Mary Clarke
Members of the Colozzi, DeLuca & Dugas Families
Rita Coppa
Lori Cotillessa and Family
Jane D’Agostino
Rev. Bart Daly
Angelina de Jesus
Deceased Family and Friends (Haiti, Ukraine, Gaza)
Istvan Dekany
Lake Dekany
Danilo Diaz
Maria Amelia Diaz Manaog
Catherine Haley Diehl
Tom & Theresa Dolan
George and Dodie Dresch
Mary & James Dunleavy
Members of the Dunleavy and Brown Families
Anna & Michael Dunleavy, Sr.
Lee and Taylor Family
Sister Peggy Fanning
Elizabeth Flynn Fishman
Catherine Fleet
Ajax Francis
E. Friend
Linda and Richie Frubes
Marlene Gallipani
Maura and Noel Gammell
Members of the Gatcho Family
Members of the Gregorio and Tanega Families
Dieter Grether
Karen and Charles Grotticeli
Heo Heon-Geun
Manuel y Nilda Hidalgo
John, Hollie, Aidan and Julian Holmes
Mary Jane Howell
Members of the Hsu & Yeh Family
R. Isaacs
Jane R. and Charles Janiak
Jane Janiak
Rosaire Jean
Lincoln Jobes
Curt Johnson
Jeno Kiss
M. Knowles
R. Knowles
Kathe Kramer
M. Kuerzi
Prospera Fernanda Lake Lesieux
Luke LaRoche
Don Lavende
Diane Lawrence and Family
LEDDY, JOHN, DELLA, JP AND DONALD
Doris Lee-Bruschi
Ilona Legradi
Jean Lesieux
Margarita Lopez Rivera
The Lopez Sisters
Tanya Lukowiak
Members of the Manuel Hidalgo Family
Ann McCarthy and Family
Father Felix McGrath, OFM
Bernadette and Sean McGuinness
Helen McKeon
Jose & Esther Medina
Joan Melone
Billy Meyer
Alice Miller
Laura Miraglia
Juliana Missamou
Daniel M. Missamou
Peter Mitchell
Anne Mitchell
Michael Mitchell
Gheorghe Molesica
Members of the Monteleone Family
Mary and Liam Moran
Alba & Luis Naranjo
Giti Neuman
Véronique Ngongo
Elizabeth Nichols
Mary O’Brien
Antoinette Owen O’Connor
Olive O’Neill and Breda O’Neill
Eida Ortiz
Steve & Janet Oryzysyn
Eileen Brigid O’Sullivan
Assunta Palandro
Henry Palladino
Michael Pavy
Vincent and Doris Perfetti
James Perkins
Fondine Perkins
Florence Permanand
Enrica, Thomas and Maddeline Pitz
Members of the Pizzurro Family
Justion Powell
Jane Reddy
Maggie Rittler
S. Ross
Tricia Rumola
Members of the Sader & Neder Family
Members of the Santiago Family
Cathy Selleck
Migdalia Snee
Jessie Sotto
Aida Nery Sotto
Members of the SPERA & PANDONE Family
Jim Sutton
Gabriel Tarud
Pedro Tavares
Members of the Tavarez and Mejias Families
Laura Thompson
Nicole Thompson
Ruthand Larry Thorne
Assunta and Antonio Torangelo
Manuelita Torribio
Doris Traad
Ellen Traina
Kiah Traverso
Members of the Vicencio Family
Dorthey Wendt
Jennie & Charles Wildes, Sr.
Euloge Yengo-Passy
Ernest V. Young
Kim Young-hee
Members of the Zimbaldi Family
Clyde, Angela, Keith, Christine, Aida, David, O, Christopher

For the Special Intentions of:

Barbara Sonntag
Keith Kemp
Joseph Riccio

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The Paschal Candle and Easter flowers
have been donated for the special intentions of
Catherine Puangco.

Bye Buy

The Buy Nothing Project is a global gift economy network. It is a neighborhood-specific movement where folks can offer things they don’t need and neighbors can pick them up free of charge. This keeps items out of landfills and gets them into the hands of someone who needs them. No money changes hands. Neighbors can also ask for something they need and members can respond if they have an item they’re willing to give. If you use Facebook, you can search for your local Buy Nothing group (you may be asked to provide your cross-streets to ensure you’re in a neighborhood’s borders). There’s also a Buy Nothing app.

Learn more at https://buynothingproject.org/

“The most environmentally friendly product is the one you didn’t buy.” Joshua Becker

This tip comes to us from Allison G., a friend of one of our parishioners. For more information about the Laudato Si Circle here at St. Francis or to share your own tip of the week, email: stfrancislaudatosi@gmail.com 

Click here to go to our page on the website for St. Francis Church.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion • March 24

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm

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

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Monday – Wednesday • March 25, 26, and 27

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 • March 28

12:00 PM Mass

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet and Procession to the Repository: 6:00 PM

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet and Procession to the Repository: 8:00 PM (Korean)

Confessions: 8:00 – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Good Friday • March 29

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 • March 30

The Great Vigil of Easter: 6:30 PM

The Great Vigil of Easter: 10:00 PM (Korean)

The Upper Church will remain closed until 6:00 PM.

No confessions on Holy Saturday.

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Easter Sunday • March 31

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

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

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Easter Monday • April 1

Mass at 12:00 PM 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.