Lenten Pardon and Peace: Encounter God’s Mercy
Thursday, March 30th
at 6:30 PM
in the Upper Church
Join us for our annual Lenten Pardon and Peace communal celebration of reconciliation.
Let us encounter God’s gift of mercy and reconciliation together and prepare our hearts to encounter Christ anew in the Resurrection.
Come encounter God through the Word this Lent.
Join us as we break bread, drink soup, and open the Sunday Lenten Gospels
• ALL ARE WELCOME •
February 27
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27
• TIME •
6:30pm
• LOCATION •
The Francis Room
The Soup is on! Join us for one, two, three or all five reflections.
This is a free event but since soup is being served, please let us know that you are coming….
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Our pastor, Fr. Tom Gallagher, OFM will lead our Lenten Afternoon of Reflection
Contemplate the Passion.
During Holy Week we hear the Passion of our Lord proclaimed twice: once on Palm Sunday and again on Good Friday. Yet how often do we take the time to contemplate Jesus’ suffering and death and what it means for us today? Fr. Tom will lead a discussion of the Passion and give participants a chance to meditate on it and share its implications for us.
Saturday, March 18th, 2:00pm.
San Damiano Hall.
Free and open to the public
No registration necessary
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Fr. James Martin will not be able to join us on March 18th for our annual Lenten Afternoon of Reflection.
Fr. Martin will join us at another time.
Imposition of Ashes 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM in the Lower Church
Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Confession: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
February 27 & March 6, 13, 20, 27
6:30pm Francis Room
Join us as we gather to reflect on this season of Lent, quieting ourselves so we may better hear God’s message for us.
Contemplate the Passion
presented by Fr. Tom Gallagher, OFM
During Holy Week we hear the Passion of our Lord proclaimed twice: once on Palm Sunday and again on Good Friday. Yet how often do we take the time to contemplate Jesus’ suffering and death and what it means for us today? Fr. Tom will lead a discussion of the Passion and give participants a chance to meditate on it and share its implications for us.
Saturday, March 18th, 2:00pm.
San Damiano Hall.
PLEASE NOTE:
Father James Martin, SJ., was originally scheduled to present “Learning to Pray.” at this event.
Due to a unforeseen circumstances Fr. James will not be able to be with us on the 18th. We will invite Fr. James to join us again at a future date.
Encounter God’s Mercy
Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 PM
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent following our 12 noon and 5:30pm liturgies.
The Stations of the Cross are prayed every Friday during Lent following our 12 noon and 5:30pm liturgies.
The 12 Noon Mass and Stations are also available on Livestream.
There will also be a special celebration of the Stations of the Cross with music at 5:00 PM on Good Friday, April 7, 2023
Ash Wednesday is February 22nd this year. Here is our schedule of Masses, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and distribution of Ashes. Let us begin the journey of Lent together.
All Masses are in person and live-streamed where indicated:
7:30 AM
12:00 PM (livestream)
5:30 PM (livestream)
6:30 PM
We will impose ashes in the lower church from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM and in the upper church during the 6:30 PM Mass.
8:00 to 9:00 AM
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel”
Imposition of Ashes 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM in the Lower Church
Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Confession: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
February 27 & March 6, 13, 20, 27
6:30pm Francis Room
Join us as we gather to reflect on this season of Lent, quieting ourselves so we may better hear God’s message for us.
St. Francis of Assisi is thrilled to welcome back Father James Martin, SJ. as he presents “Learning to Pray.”
Saturday, March 18,
2:00pm San Damiano Hall
Join us for this exciting afternoon.
Free and open to the public.
Encounter God’s Mercy
Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 PM
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent following our 12 noon and 5:30pm liturgies.
We will have the blessing of throats for the Feast of St. Blase on Friday, February 3, after the 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM Masses.
February 17-19, 2023 (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)
“To Live According to the Form of the Holy Gospel: Franciscan Spirituality for Our Times”
Please join us the weekend of February 17-19, 2023 as we gather for retreat in Wappingers Falls, NY. In these days of retreat, we will draw from the early sources of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, from his own writings and from early biographies. We will look at stories and events from his life: his origins; his calling to follow the Lord; who he met along the way and what he saw, and how these events of his life led him to “live according to the form of the Holy Gospel” in his own times. As for Francis, also for us! We will have short presentations and time for small group and larger group discussion. We will also have prayer services and mass.
WHO:
The retreat is for parishioners of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and their friends. There is a limited number of spots available for the retreat.
WHAT:
This retreat is a chance for parishioners to escape the city for a couple of days to connect with one another and reconnect with God. There will be time to pray, hear talks, discuss the faith, and enjoy quiet time on the beautiful property of the Mt. Alvernia Franciscan Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls, NY.
Join committed members of our St. Francis of Assisi Community for a weekend away at the beautiful Mt. Alvernia Franciscan Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls, NY. This is a great opportunity to refresh your spirit with a weekend of prayer, reflections, and sharing of our faith. It is also a great way to get to know others in your church community better.
The weekend is structured around the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours: Night prayer on Friday, Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer on Saturday, and Morning Prayer and Mass on Sunday. Between the times of prayer are about 5 reflections on different aspects of our faith and we leave free time for individual reflection and prayer as well as time on Saturday evening for a social.
WHERE:
The Mt. Alvernia Franciscan Retreat Center is located in Wappingers Falls, NY. about a two-hour train ride from Grand Central Station. Travel details will be given to all registrants.
We will make arrangements for transportation to and from the train station and the retreat center for anyone arriving between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Friday. If you must take a later train you will need to take your own uber to the center. We will return everyone to the station on Sunday
WHEN:
Friday, February 17th (check in from 5 to 7 PM)
to Sunday, February 19th after lunch.
WHY:
Because sometimes it’s good to get away and pray. Jesus went up to the mountains to pray often… and so shall we.
HOW:
Upon completion of your registration, you will be sent more information regarding travel to and from the retreat center and items to bring.
COST:
The retreat costs $300 .00 per person for room and board with single occupancy, and a private bathroom. This includes all meals Friday night to Sunday and snacks and a social on Saturday night.
Travel expenses are not included. Arrangements will be made to assist retreat attendees to travel from the train station to the retreat center. Information on this will be included in an information email after registration.
FINANCIAL AID:
St. Francis of Assisi is able to provide a limited number of partial scholarships to assist St. Francis of Assisi parishioners who need help covering the cost of the retreat. For information about financial aid to attend this retreat please email Joe Nuzzi at jnuzzi@stfrancisnyc.org.
Attendance Minimums and Maximums:
We need to have at least 20 registrants by February 3rd to hold the retreat.
If less than 20 people register before February 3rd the retreat will have to be canceled and we will refund registration fees.
Space is limited to 40 people maximum.
MORE INFORMATION / QUESTIONS:
For more information contact Joseph Nuzzi at -736-8500 x365 or jnuzzi@stfrancisnyc.org
Have you or are you experiencing a sense of grief or loss?
St. Church of St. Francis of Assisi will be offering a new Bereavement Group beginning on Wednesday, February 1st. The group will run for 6 weeks from 6:30—8 pm. This is an in-person group and is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. This small group format allows everyone to share their experiences and feelings.
Please note that our February/March bereavement group is now filled. Check back on this site for an announcement about our next bereavement group which will be held sometime later in the spring.
Our Bereavement Support Group will meet on six Wednesdsays from
Wednesday, February 1st to March 15th (no meeting on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22)
6:30 to 8:00 pm
in second floor conference room in the Francis house
Fr. Michael Carnevale and Fr. Steve Patti will co-facilitate the group.
Space is limited, if you are interested please call Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M. at 212-736-8500, Ext. 226 or or email him at spatti@stfrancisnyc.org or Fr. Michael Carnevale at Carnevale1@me.com to inquire.
Interested persons should be at least three months into the grieving process.
Pre-registration is required.
