Ash Wednesday will be a little different this year because of the pandemic but nonetheless we will begin the sacred season of Lent together.  There are a variety of ways for you to pray with us and receive your ashes:

Mass:

Masses will be at:

7:30 AM,
12:00 PM,
5:00 PM
(all Masses will be in person and on livestream)

Prayer Service:

Morning Prayer Service at 10:30am (in person and on livestream)

Zoom Prayer Services:

In addition to our services in church, we will offer Zoom prayer services at 1pm and 7pm for those who wish to have a virtual gathering for their imposition of ashes. Sign-up is required and will be opened soon.

Imposition of Ashes at church:

We will impose ashes at our Masses and prayer services and we will also impose ashes outdoors on both 31st and 32nd Streets.

Ashes will be imposed outside at:

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
5:30 PM -6:30 PM

Due to the pandemic, the Vatican has suggested that we use the European custom of sprinkling ashes on the top the heads of the faithful instead of signing foreheads. This method is safer as it does not require touching people’s faces.

Imposition of Ashes at home:

We recognize that many of our parishioners are not yet comfortable coming to church in person. Therefore we will be mailing ashes to our registered members for people to impose their own blessed ashes during while they attend a Mass or prayer service virtually. Small packets of ash will also available at the front desk, while supplies last.

The imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday is an ancient and sacred tradition that has deep significance for many Catholics.  While the Catholic community is very attached to making a pilgrimage to their church on Ash Wednesday to receive their ashes and begin Lent together, the imposition of Ashes is a blessing that can be done at home.  We hope that our efforts allow people at any comfort level to begin lent in a meaningful and reverential way, even in these continuing difficult times.

Confession:

8:00 to 9:00 AM
11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

NB: This schedule is subject to change prior to Ash Wednesday.  Please check back for updates.

The St. Francis of Assisi Adult Education center is hosting a Winter/Spring Semester in 2021.  The upcoming semester will be completely held on zoom.

Classes are posted online here:  www.stfrancisnyc.org/courses/

On Monday, January 18, 2021 our nation will commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We will have only one Mass.

Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 PM. (also available on Livestream) 

There will be no confessions, and the church offices will be closed for the day.*

(*please note: when the church offices are closed all ministry meetings, classes and self-help groups are suspended)

The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry is having its January First Sunday Mass in the Upper Church on Sunday, January 3rd at 2:00 PM.

Please wear your masks, observe proper social distancing and sit on designated areas.

Thank you.

Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24th

Masses:  4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 11:00 PM (“midnight Mass”.)
The 11 PM Mass requires pre-registration on Eventbrite.  Registration is free and opens on Dec. 9th at noon.

Click HERE to register for our Midnight Mass.

Confession: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Christmas Day – Friday, December 25th

Masses:  8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

no confessions

New Year’s Eve – Thursday, December 31st

Feast of Mary the Mother of God Vigil Mass:  5:00 PM

Confessions: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

New Year’s Day – Friday, January 1, 2021

Feast of Mary the Mother of God, Mass: 12:00 PM

no confessions

Here is a personal message from our Director of Music Ministries, Meredith Augustin to all of you who joined us online to watch Carols with the Choir:

Please join the Friars, members of our music ministry and Friends for a wonderful afternoon of music and prayer! ​

Let’s get digital! Staying connected to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi community looks a lot different these days and we are bringing our annual Carols with the Choir to you!

Carols With the Choir has been a tradition at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi for over 8 years! We will be hosting Carols with the Choir virtually, so you can participate from the comfort and safety of your home. We have an exciting program planned with music, comedy and a special song by our very own Father Barry Langely. The event will be hosted by everyone’s favorite, Father Michael Carnevale.

Host a gathering at your house, with those in your covid social bubble or plan to enjoy on your own from the comfort of your couch. Either way, we have beautiful afternoon for you to enjoy while you watch our awesome lineup of music. The best part is you don’t have to leave your house! We are excited to offer the Carols With the Choir concert at no charge as our gift to you. However, we hope you will consider making a free-will donation to help sustain everything we do here at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.

Join us for Advent Vespers (evening prayer) each Monday of Advent as we take time to slow down and pray during this sacred season of hope and expectation.  Add some extra time to tend to spiritually prepare for the celebration of Christmas.

Vespers, 5:45 PM in the upper church and on livestream.

Monday, November 30th

Monday, December 7th

Monday, December 14th

Monday, December 21th

Registration is now open for our Christmas “Midnight” Mass which will actually begin at 11:00 PM on December 24th this year due to Covid changes in the subway schedule.

Space will be limited to 100 people and social distancing and masks will be enforced. Please try to arrive a little early to Mass to be seated.

You can register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE.

This Mass will also be broadcast on Livestream.