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Dear Members of the St. Francis Community,

Renew is a group for retired men and women. Members come from NY, NJ and even PA. After joining, members can participate in any of the many day trips throughout the five boroughs and surrounding suburbs. In addition, the committee also plans luncheons, religious and cultural activities and a monthly Book Club meeting.

If you are interested in joining, please contact the RENEW office at St. Francis Church, extension 389 and leave your name and telephone number.

Peace & All Good,

Catherine Aherne

Community is a vital part of what it means to be Church. Jesus calls us to be his sisters and brothers and in Him we constitute a new family.  Members of our St. Francis of Assisi family came together to celebrate our annual Friendsgiving on Sunday, November 12th.  It was a traditional pot luck dinner where people brought side dishes or desserts to share.  For those who don’t like to cook or didn’t have the time, contributions could be made toward the hams and turkeys, stuffing and mashed potatoes that the church provided.  We had over 60 people in attendance sharing good times and good food together.

Each year our Friendsgiving grows and we look forward to more members joining us next year.

Thank you to the Converge@St. Francis Ministry team members for their hard work in hosting this event!

Here is a little look back at the day:

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Photos generously donated by Mischa Limited: @mischa_crewpublic

Dear Members of the St. Francis Community,

The parable of the talents in today’s Gospel provides us with a lesson about the importance of stewardship and faithfulness in our lives. So, what does this parable teach us about our own lives? First and foremost, it reminds us that God has entrusted us with unique talents, resources, and opportunities. It’s not about the quantity but, the faithfulness with which we use what we’ve been given. We are called to use our gifts to make a positive impact on the world, to further God’s kingdom, and to bless others.

Last weekend I offered you an opportunity to use your resources to help our Church financially. I promise you that your gift will make a difference for both our Church and its ministries. I promise you that I will use these funds to make a positive impact on our Church, to further God’s kingdom, and to bring blessings to others. Thank you! “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Peace & All Good,

Fr. Joe, ofm