Each year on the eve of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscans around the world commemorate the passing of this beloved saint at a special prayer service called the Transitus. If you have never attended this moving commemoration of St. Francis’ final moments please consider joining us.
October 3, 2021, 6:30 PM
Monday, October 4th is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan orders and the patron saint of our church here on 31st Street.
We will be celebrating the feast day Mass for St. Francis of Assisi at all of our regularly scheduled Masses on Monday, October 4th and we added a 6 PM Mass for people who cannot attend during the workday:
7:30 am
12:00 noon
5:00 pm – Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM, provincial minister of Holy Name Province will preside at this liturgy
6:00 pm – Fr. Tom Gallagher, OFM, pastor of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi will preside at this liturgy.
This is a 6-session series on Pope Francis’s recent book “Let Us Dream.” In “Let Us Dream” the pope addresses the current state of our world: Covid, the economy, the environment – and discusses these current issues in light of the eternal good news of the gospel. The pope writes, “To come out of this crisis better, we have to see clearly, choose well, and act right. Let’s talk about how. Let us dare to dream.”
Fr. Steve and Fr. Michael will facilitate group discussions of Pope Francis’ vision and dreams
Participants should come with their own copy of the book available online or at local bookstores.
Instructors: Fr. Steve Patti, OFM and Fr. Michael Carnevale, OFM
Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 PM
October 6, 2021 – November 13, 2021 (no class October 13th)
Clare Room
Covid regulations: we ask that participants wear masks during class
fee: $60
Flowers bring so much joy and beauty to all celebrations!
Help us celebrate the feast of our patron saint, Francis of Assisi.
As we celebrate St. Francis on October 4th, the church will be decorated with magnificent flowers. All of his teaching, preaching, healing and seeking what was lost gave glory to God. He used his gifts well. Let us fill the church with the beauty of God’s creation in honor of a saint who loved nature so much.
You are invited to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special intention.
Type your intention in the space below and it will be listed in the worship aid for the feast and on our website. The names and intentions must be received by September 29, 2021.
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Click here for a complete list of FRANCIS WEEK 2021 events.
The Adult Education Center received a much needed renovation this summer using money raised through our RENEW & REBUILD Campaign. The building is now open and ready to host ministry meetings, adult education courses, self-help groups and more.
Fr. Tom and the staff would like to invite everyone to an open house and after Mass hospitality on Saturday September 25th and Sunday September 26th after all of the Masses.
Refreshments will be offered room 1B and staff will be present to show people around the building.
Come and see how we are building for a better and brighter future at St. Francis of Assisi.
Join us!
Continuation of the spring course where we will examine the parables and the messages they contain, particularly considering various types and themes, especially the advent of the kingdom of God, reversal elements in the parables, and the action and response they evoke. The parables contain many layers for review and reflection, including core words of Jesus, other narrative characters, and early church views. In addition, we will look at scholarship and commentaries on the parables and examine similarities and contrasts in the parallels between the various versions. Finally, we will consider the relevance of these scriptures for our current lives and how we can respond to the parables.
Required Text: Bible.
Instructor: Mary J. Gennuso, Ph.D.
Saturday Oct 16th
Time: 9AM-12 noon
This is a ZOOM Meeting only
Fee: $30.00
The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry is inviting you to the San Lorenzo Feast Day Mass at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 26 at the upper church.
The ministry is inviting you to join live or virtually. Please wear your masks when entering the church and to social distance.
