Please note that the schedule for the Feast of St. Anthony has been updated. We will be celebrating on Saturday, June 12th at the 4 PM Mass and Sunday, June 13th all day.
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is a national shrine of St. Anthony, we welcome everyone to join us to celebrate our beloved saint. Join us for the feast!.
Join us Wednesday, June 16th at 6:00 PM in the upper Church as we premier the film:
The tragic 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando and the apparent apathy of his peers prompted Father James Martin, a New York-based priest, author, and journalist to pen the book, Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity. The publication and subsequent appearances on outlets from Colbert to Fox News made him something of a celebrity, beloved by many and denounced by those who claim he’s a heretic.
Directed by Evan Mascagni and Shannon Post, and executive-produced by Martin Scorsese, this illuminating portrait follows the outspoken but good-humored Martin as he speaks to packed houses, often flanked by protestors; consoles queer youth and struggling parents; and journeys to Rome. With the election of Pope Francis and his famous “who am I to judge?” comment, it appeared the Church was finally beginning to accept the LGBTQ+ community. However, a March 15 Vatican statement barring priests from blessing same-sex unions has made Martin’s mission more critical than ever, and begs the question, “What would Jesus do?” If the answer is to demonstrate compassion, love, and acceptance, then Martin is truly doing the Lord’s work. —Mimi Brody
St. Francis Bookstore will have a
St. Anthony Feast Day Sale
50% of ALL items!
Weekend of June 12th, 13th & 14th.
The Friars at St. Francis of Assisi will remember all fathers, grandfathers and father figures during a Novena of Masses beginning on Father’s Day. To send a card and have one of your loved ones remembered, click HERE or on the image below.
The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry is having its June First Friday Mass
on Friday, June 4th
at 6:15 PM
in the Upper Church.
The ministry is inviting everyone to join in person or virtually at St. Francis Live.
Please wear your masks, observe proper social distancing and sit on designated areas.
All are welcome!
Thank you.
Take time to learn more about your faith this summer. Join us for Catholicism 101: Acts of the Apostles.
In his encyclical Laudato Si Pope Francis calls us to the important task of renewing our commitment to caring for Creation. Now more than ever it is imperative for us to act for the good of the entire human family and the good of all creatures with whom we share this beautiful common home we call Earth.
In response we are inviting everyone who feels called to do something, to consider helping us found a St. Francis Green Ministry which will dedicate itself to helping the larger St. Francis Community to do our part for the environment.
We will schedule a brainstorming meeting if and when we have enough interest.
If you are passionate about caring for the environment and want to volunteer with other St. Francis members to establish a new ministry to focus on this very important issue and part of our faith, please come and see. Fill out the form below to let us know you are interested.
Below is the translation of the Canticle of the Creatures which will be used for Fr. Steve Patti’s lecture: A Song of Praise for the Created World: Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Creatures” for Our Time on June 24th at 7 PM.
Most High, all-powerful, good Lord,
Yours are the praises, the glory, the honor, and all blessing.
To you alone, Most High, do they belong,
And no one is worthy to mention Your name.
Praised be You, my Lord, with all your creatures,
Especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day and through whom you give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor;
And bears a likeness of you, Most High One.
Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
In heaven You formed them clear and precious and beautiful.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,
And through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather
Through which you give sustenance to Your creatures.
Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Water
Which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
Through whom You light the night
And he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth,
Who sustains and governs us,
And who produces varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs.
Praised be You, my Lord, through those who give pardon for your love
And bear infirmity and tribulation.
Blessed are those who endure in peace
For by You, Most High, they shall be crowned.
Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death,
From whom no living man can escape.
Woe to those who die in mortal sin.
Blessed are those whom death will find in Your most holy will,
For the second death shall do them no harm.
Praise and bless my Lord and give him thanks
And serve him with great humility.
