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

Come encounter God through the Word this Advent.

Join us as we break bread, drink soup, and open the Sunday Advent Gospels.

• 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

The soup is on! Join us for one, two, three or all four reflections.

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!

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.

On Saturday evening, November 2, we will celebrating two Masses honoring all NYC Marathon runners and their families.  The first will be the regular 4 pm Mass, and the second will be the return of the 5:15 pm evening Mass. After both Masses, all Marathon runners will receive a special blessing for their participation in the 2024 NYC Marathon.

Please invite all NYC Marathon runners and their families to attend any of these two special Masses. For more information, please contact Father Brian at bjordan@stfrancisnyc.org. He ran 21 NYC Marathons!

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.

Chiesa Nuova Proudly Presents

MESSENGER OF PEACE

10 powerful stories of people whose lives were radically changed by Francis of Assisi. See how his intense love for God, his simplicity and his example move people today — and you will be moved!

Luca Tironzelli, narrator

SATORDUO                                                                     

Paolo Castellani, violin
Francesco Di Giandomenico, guitar

Text & Music by R. Hutmacher, ofm

Artwork by Timothy Leeming 

The concert will be held Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. in San Damiano Hall. The suggested free will offering is $25. Please RSVP by filling out the form below.

Hear SatorDuo live at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi! Featuring Paolo Castellani (violin) and Francesco Di Giandomenico (guitar), SatorDuo has been described as “one of the most thrilling duos in Italy today” by Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.

These consummate artists have traveled the world with blazing music from Latin America, Italian film scores and classical composers. Direct from Perugia, Italy, SatorDuo has just completed a concert tour through China, and have performed in South America, the U.S. and throughout Europe and Russia.

Join us Friday, October 18 from 1pm-2:30pm to hear them live at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. The suggested free will offering is $25. Please RSVP by filling out the form below.

Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi
October 3, 2024, 7:00 PM

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’s final moments, please consider joining us. Everyone is invited to join the Friars and Staff for a reception in San Damiano Hall, immediately following.