All Soul’s Day Mass of Remembrance
St. Francis of Assisi is a church community of people from all over the world. Whether we come from other countries or other parts of the United States, many of us are in New York far from family and friends. Often we face the reality of grieving for lost loved ones from afar.
On Thursday, November 2nd
at a special 7:00 PM Mass
we will gather to remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have gone before us to live in the light of the Lord. You, your family and friends are invited to join us either live or virtually for our annual Mass of Remembrance for those who have died.
We invite you to submit the names of those you would like remembered at this Mass using the form below. All names will be placed in the sanctuary. We also invite everyone who attends to bring or submit a photo or memento of someone you have lost which will be placed in the sanctuary during the Mass.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
A Look back at Francisfest 2023
Here is a little video look back at our FrancisFest 2023 – the Church of St. Francis of Assisi’s Octoberfest celebration for the feast of St. Francis.
Video compliments of Keith Kemp, CONVERGE @St. Francis team member.
Thank you to the whole CONVERGE ministry team for all the hard work they put in to host this event for the whole parish and to everyone who came to join in the fun!
Genesis, Exodus, and Egypt: An Overview
Genesis, Exodus, and Egypt: An Overview
This course will focus on relevant chapters from the books of Genesis and Exodus and the role of the land of Egypt as presented in the Hebrew scriptures. Another focal point will be the prophets and women of the time period such as the powerful matriarchs Sarah and Rebekah. Also, Jochebed, Miriam, Zipporah, and Bithiah, the women who played crucial roles in the life of Moses. Readings appropriate to the topic and archaeological reports will be presented.
There will be a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Date to be determined at the first class session.
Instructor: Denise De Vito, M.S. Ed.
Friday, November 3, 2023 and Friday November 10, 2023,
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM both days
(Please Note: there is an error in the print brochure listing the lecture beginning at 10 AM. 1 :00 PM is the correct time)
Francis Room
Fee: $70.00
Feast of All Saints – November 1st
Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st.
An anticipatory Mass will be celebrated on October 31st at 5:30 PM and
Feast Day Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
Join us also for the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Soul’s Day) on November 2nd.
Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM and
A special liturgy will be celebrated at 7:00 PM – CLICK HERE for details about this liturgy.
ALL MASSES WILL BE IN THE UPPER CHURCH BOTH DAYS.
CONVERGE Book Club Fall 2023: The Imitation of Christ
Join the St. Francis Converge 2023 Fall Book Club!
The Converge @St. Francis Ministry invites you to a 4-week book club on The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis
“Perhaps the most widely read book on Christian spirituality besides the Bible”
“Let Your name, not mine, be praised. Let Your work, not mine, be magnified, Let Your holy name be blessed, but let no human praise be given to me. You are my glory. You are the joy of my heart.” — Thomas à Kempis
Details:
Dates: Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, and Nov 20, 2023
Time: 6:30—8:00 PM
Location: Claire Room (through Church Office)
We are recommending John Graham’s new translation of the text. You can purchase this translation here: The Imitation of Christ: A New Revised Translation with Annotations: Kempis, Thomas A, Graham, John C, Graham, John C: 9798374356847: Amazon.com: Books
All are welcome, but please register below:
A Word from our Community: Ms. Loida Diaz de Jesus
Dear Sisters & Brothers at St. Francis of Assisi Community-
“Without Community it is difficult to find Jesus.”
– Pope Francis
Converge@St. Francis is a ministry dedicated to strengthening spiritual and community life at our beloved parish – the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Our primary mission is to strengthen the bonds of community among existing members of our parish and to welcome new people into parish life through spiritual, education and social events. We hope that as people converge at our events and projects, the spirit of belonging, love and faith is felt among and between everyone present.
Converge@St. Francis hopes to foster belongingness and a sense of connection to and within the church and this great City.
Loida Diaz de Jesus
One of the Core Team Members of Converge
Charles de Foucauld – Saint of the Sahara
CANCELLED
Charles de Foucauld – Saint of the Sahara
This course explores the spiritual writings and biography of this newer saint. His fascinating life took him from rich beginnings to a radical conversion and included many roles along the way including military man, Trappist monk, hermit, priest, geographer, and ethnographer. His travels eventually took him to Tamanrasset in the Sahara where he lived amongst the Tuaregs. He was eventually murdered there. He wrote books, dictionaries, poetry, letters, spiritual notebooks and rules for a new community. He converted no one, had no companion, but after his death his vision flourished into such communities as the Little Brothers of Jesus, centered around the spiritual life at Nazareth, and his concept of becoming a universal brother to all.
Instructor: Mary J. Gennuso, Ph.D.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
on ZOOM
Fee: $30.00
Catherine of Siena Part 2: The Bridge and Beyond
CANCELLED
Catherine of Siena Part 2: The Bridge and Beyond
This course continues with the saint’s most famous work, The Dialogue, which was written as a conversation between her and God the Father. It will emphasize the Steps, and the Bridge, particularly her Christology, as a spiritual guide to union with all 3 members of the most Holy Trinity. In addition, we will consider the Eucharist and the Church, time permitting, along with linking them to other themes in her writings. Finally, we will also connect all these to our current lives.
Instructor: Mary J. Gennuso, Ph.D.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
9am – 12:00 PM
on ZOOM
Fee: $30.00
