Christmas Schedule at The Church of St. Francis of Assisi

DECEMBER 24 DAYTIME MASSES

• 7:30am • 12pm
• Confessions: 8am-9am • 11am-12pm • 1pm-2pm

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES

• 4:00pm • 5:30pm • 7:00pm (Korean) • 12am Midnight

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

• 8:00am • 9:15am (Korean) • 11:00am • 12:30pm
  Please note that there is no evening Mass on Christmas Day.
  No Confessions

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

Feast of the Holy Family

• 4pm (vigil, Sat. Dec. 28) • 8am • 9:15am (Korean) • 10am (Spanish) • 11am • 12:30pm • 5pm

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 AND NEW YEAR’S EVE

• 7:30am • 12:00pm • 5:30pm
• Confessions: 11am-12pm only

NEW YEAR’S DAY

• 11:00am Mass
  There are no confessions, and the church will close after the 11am Mass.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2

• 7:30am • 12:00pm • 5:30pm
• Confessions: 11am-12pm only

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ALL ARE WELCOME!
COME LORD JESUS!

Come encounter God through the Word this Advent.

Break bread, drink soup, and open the Sunday Advent Gospels together! Join us for one, two, three or all four reflections.

• ALL ARE WELCOME •
November 25
December 2
December 9
December 16
We will be anticipating the Sunday Gospel this Advent since Christmas falls on a Monday.  So please read the reading for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

• TIME •
6:30pm

• LOCATION •
The Francis Room

This is a free event, but since soup is being served, we are asking for free will donations to offset the costs of the meal. Please register below to let us know that you are coming.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry invites you to the Simbang Gabi (9-Day Advent Novena Masses)

Sunday, December 15 to Monday, December 23, 2024

Weekdays at 6:15 PM, Lower Church
Weekends at 3:00 PM Lower Church

For more information, please email: [email protected]

LIGHT OF THE WORLD, CARE FOR CREATION — JOIN US FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

This year, we will be continuing some of our Advent and Christmas traditions:

“Carols with the Choir”

Come and sing with us… with a guest performance from the renowned Empire City Men’s Chorus!
Sunday • December 1 • 3:00pm
click here for more details

“Soup and Scripture”

Warm your heart and your belly! Join us as we break bread, drink soup, and open the Sunday Advent Gospels.
Mondays • Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16 • 6:00pm
click here for more details

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

We will observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 10. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception usually falls on December 8th. This year, December 8th is the Second Sunday of Advent. In general, when a solemnity falls on a Sunday, the observation is moved to Monday. Because we will observe the feast of Saint Juan Diego on Monday, December 9th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be observed on December 10.

Tuesday, December 10
Mass times: 7:30am • 12:00pm • 5:30pm

Simbang Gabi

The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry will be sponsoring the 9-day Novena Mass (Simbang Gabi) as part of their Filipino tradition.

• Sunday, December 15 to Monday, December 23
• Weekdays at 6:15 PM Lower Church
• Weekends at 3:00 PM Lower Church

Our pastor and friars will be celebrating the Masses, and all are welcome to attend.

Christmas Eve

Confessions: 8am-9am • 11am-12pm
Masses: 4:00pm • 5:30 pm • 7:00pm (Korean) • 12am Midnight

Christmas Day Masses

8:00am • 9:15am (Korean) • 11:00am • 12:30pm
Please note there is no evening Mass.
No Confessions

Church Closures after Christmas

The Feast of St. Stephen
Thursday, December 26 – Mass at 11:00am
No Confessions
Church offices are closed

Christmas Flower Donations

The Christmas trees, wreaths and poinsettias will again adorn our sanctuary this Christmas. We offer them to honor the birth of Christ and to glorify God.

It is also a way to remember your loved ones and share the beauty of the season with the whole community. We invite you to memorialize members of your family, friends or other loved ones with a donation for our Christmas decorations. Donations and the names of those received by December 20th will posted on our parish website for Christmas.

Join us Thursday, December 12 at 5:30pm for a special Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Mass will be held in the Upper Church.

In addition to being the patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a special importance for our parish. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is an urban ministry center staffed by the province of Our Lady of Guadalupe and their partners in ministry.

Last fall, nearly 700 Franciscan friars came together to form the new Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a historic moment for Franciscan life in the United States. The Province chose Our Lady of Guadalupe as our patroness because of her ties to North America. Her compassion and advocacy for people who are oppressed and suffering calls us to live in solidarity with people who have been marginalized.

At this Mass, we will pray a special liturgy together in English, Spanish, and Korean. Join us!

Jueves 12 de diciembre — Misa Especial para la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Los invitamos cordialmente para que se una a nosotros el Jueves, 12 de diciembre,  a las 5:30 p.m. para una Misa especial en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.  La Misa se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia de arriba.

Además de ser la patrona de las Américas, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe tiene una importancia especial para nuestra parroquia.  La Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís es un centro ministerial urbano atendido por la Provincia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y sus socios en el ministerio.

El otoño pasado, casi 700 frailes franciscanos se reunieron para formar la nueva Provincia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Este acto fue un momento histórico para la vida franciscana en los Estados Unidos. La Provincia eligió a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe como nuestra patrona debido a sus vinculos fuertes en America del Norte.  Su compasión y defensa a las personas oprimidas y que sufren,  nos llaman a vivir en solidaridad con las personas marginadas.

En esta misa, celebraremos y rezaremos juntos una liturgia  en inglés, español y coreano.

¡Venga a celebrar con nosotros este gran dia!

You are Invited to Carols With the Choir

Join us on Sunday, December 1, at 3pm for a special afternoon as we welcome the season with song and joy! This year, we’re delighted to host our annual Carols with the Choir earlier than usual, offering the perfect opportunity to step into the Advent and Christmas season together.

Featuring not only our talented music ministry, but also a guest performance from the renowned Empire City Men’s Chorus, this promises to be an inspiring afternoon filled with cherished carols, stunning harmonies, and the warmth of our community.

Bring family, friends, and neighbors as we celebrate the Light of the World with song. Don’t miss the chance to gather early and joyfully this holiday season. We can’t wait to see you there!

This event is free and open to the public.  A Free Will donation will be taken up at the event.

Friendsgiving at St. Francis is a time for us to gather with our church family to give thanks to God for our many blessings and share a holiday meal together. Everyone is welcome to join!

Our Friendsgiving is a classic pot-luck dinner where everyone brings something to share. It is hosted by the LGBT+ and Converge Ministries, who will provide the Turkey and the Ham. We ask everyone coming to to sign up to bring either a side dish or dessert to share (for approximately 8-10 people).

If life is busy or you aren’t adept around the kitchen, don’t let that stop you from joining us. There is an option to contribute $25 towards the turkey and ham.  We want you to attend also!

This is also a BYOB event… feel free to bring your beverage of choice! We will provide soda and water.

Pre-Registration is required for this event. Due to Veteran’s Day, registration has been extended to Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13th at 11:00 PM. Due to the nature of the event, we cannot accept walk-ins the day of the event.

Friendsgiving at St. Francis of Assisi
Sunday, November 17, 2024
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
San Damiano Hall

Please register below and tell us what you will be bringing:

In addition to our 11:00 AM All Souls Day Mass on Saturday, November 2, we will have our annual All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30 PM. This is because All Souls Day falls on a Saturday, and our special liturgy would otherwise conflict with our Saturday evening Vigil Masses for Sunday.

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.

So on Wednesday, November 13th, 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.

Please join us Wednesday, November 13th at 12pm for a special dedication Mass for our Workers Chapel.

City and state labor leaders and elected officials will be among our special guests, including:

• Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council
• Vincent Alvarez, President, New York City Central Labor Council
• Governor Kathy Hochul
• New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli
• Other elected officials to be announced

Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st.

A vigil Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31st at 5:30 PM. Feast Day Masses will be celebrated Friday, November 1st 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 Saturday, November 2nd at 11:00 AM. A special liturgy/All Souls Mass of Remembrance will be also celebrated Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30 PM. CLICK HERE for details about this liturgy.

ALL MASSES WILL BE IN THE UPPER CHURCH.