Upcoming Events – Saint Francis of Assisi

Care for Creation: Are you interested in a Green Ministry?

In his encyclical Laudato Si Pope Francis calls us to the important task of renewing our commitment to caring for Creation. Now more than ever it is imperative for us to act for the good of the entire human family and the good of all creatures with whom we share this beautiful common home we call Earth.

In response we are inviting everyone who feels called to do something, to consider helping us found a St. Francis Green Ministry which will dedicate itself to helping the larger St. Francis Community to do our part for the environment.

We will schedule a brainstorming meeting if and when we have enough interest.

If you are passionate about caring for the environment and want to volunteer with other St. Francis members to establish a new ministry to focus on this very important issue and part of our faith, please come and see. Fill out the form below to let us know you are interested.

The Great Vigil of Pentecost 2021

For the first time ever, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi will celebrate the Great Vigil of Pentecost.

Join us Saturday, May 22nd at 6:30 PM
in person and on Livestream

What is the Vigil of Pentecost?

We all know Christmas has its popular Midnight Mass and of course we all know about the Easter Vigil. Pentecost also has an important and celebratory vigil Mass in preparation for the feast. The presence of a special vigil Mass underscores the importance of the mystery being celebrated. Pentecost celebrates the crowning event of God’s salvation which came about in Christ. At the Lord’s resurrection God sent his own Spirit upon the disciples to form them into the Body of Christ. The Church was born and through this Spirit filled community God offered a way to repair humanity’s sad and ruinous divisions. The Spirit does not force uniformity upon those who follow Christ, instead the Spirit enables us in our great diversity to love one another and see one another as brothers and sisters. The Spirit forms unity out of love and peace, not compulsion and force. At the first Pentecost those who heard the disciples speaking already experienced this when they each heard the Gospel being preached in their own language. At the Church of St. Francis of Assisi we are blessed to see the unity of the Church in her great diversity right here in our community. People from all over the world, people of different races, people who speak different languages, people who are straight or gay, people who are old or young all find a home here.

Join us at this special liturgy to celebrate the gift of God’s spirit!

The Feast of St. Anthony 2021

Many have asked us if and how we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Anthony this year while we still struggle with the pandemic.

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is a national shrine of St. Anthony, so rest assured that we will celebrate this most beloved saint. Below is the schedule of Masses and our bookstore will be open for you to purchase St. Anthony devotional items on Sunday, June 13th and Monday June 14th.

The Feast of the Ascension Schedule

The Ugnayan Filipino Ministry First Friday Mass

The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry is having its May First Friday Mass

on Friday, May 7th
at 6:15 PM
in the Upper Church.

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

All are welcome!

Thank you.

UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry Mass of Visibility

This Friday, April 9, the UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry is hosting a Mass of Visibility

6:15 PM in the upper church at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.

The ministry is inviting you to join live or virtually. The Mass can be seen on livestream on Facebook HERE or on our Website HERE.

Also, please be reminded to wear your masks when entering the church and to social distance. Thank you.

Online 40 Hours Immigration Advocates Course

The Online 40 Hours Immigration Advocates Course is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge of the U.S. Immigration Laws enabling them to become effective immigration advocates. This year’s course will include the latest changes in the law like crimes grounds of inadmissibility & deportability, U visas and T visas, asylum and withholding of removal, new public charge rules, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act & many more.

The cost of the course is $750.00 which includes a 2-volume manual. The Migrant Center offer 25% tuition discounts to members of not-for-profit organizations.

The course will run for 14 Tuesdays starting April 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., some sessions will be shorter. Mr. Hasan Shafiqulla, Attorney-in-Charge of the Immigration Law Unit at The Legal Aide Society, will be the course instructor.

For more information, please call (212) 736-8500 ext. 328 or email me at jjagudilla@stfrancisnyc.org

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 2, 2021

Click here for our brochure: 40 HOURS ONLINE IMMIGRATION COURSE

A Year of Asian Hate: Where Do We Go From Here?

Violence against Asians is on the rise! Is there anything we can do to stop it?

The Migrant Center of New York, Inc. and the Asian American Federation has organized a zoom conversation on this issue.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. CST, 5 p.m. MST, 4 p.m. PST
Register here: whatsnext21.eventbrite.com

Along with experts, let us address this issue as one faith community.

Please join!

Holy Week and Easter 2021

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion • March 28*
*see below for attendance policies for Holy Week

Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 pm

Sunday Masses: 8:00, 9:15 (Korean), 11:00 AM, 12:30, and 5:00, PM

Monday – Wednesday • March 29, 30 and 31

Daily Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM

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

Holy Thursday • April 1

Lenten Mass: 12:00 PM (Lower Church)

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet and Procession to the Repository: 6:00 PM

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

Good Friday • April 2

The Seven Last Words: 12:00 Noon

Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: 3:00 PM

Stations of the Cross: 5:30 PM

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

Holy Saturday • April 3

The Great Vigil of Easter: 8:00 PM

The Upper Church will remain closed until 7:00 PM.

There will be no confessions on Holy Saturday.

Easter Sunday • April 4

Masses: 8:00, 9:00 (Korean), 11:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:00 PM

There will no confessions on Easter Sunday.

Easter Monday • April 5

Mass at 12:00 PM only

There are no confessions on Easter Monday and the church offices are closed.

ATTENDANCE IN PERSON:

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is able to welcome up to 140 people at each Liturgical celebration to maintain safe social distancing. Masks are mandatory covering both your nose and mouth. We are not taking reservations for our celebrations. People will simply be allowed into the church until we hit our maximum number. Please be kind and patient with one another as we navigate together how to celebrate this Holy Week with these restrictions in place and please follow the instructions of the ministers of hospitality.

All of our Liturgies will also be available on Livestream on our website and on our Facebook page.

This is our last Taize for Lent 2021 – Join us!

Join us live or virtually on the Friday’s of Lent!

February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30pm in the Upper Church

Let the power of music help you release fears, worries, negative thoughts, and anything holding you back. Begin to cultivate peace, love, gratitude, and forgiveness in your life.

We welcome all who want to come and relax and meditate.

While we would love for everyone to join us live on Fridays so we can pray together, whether in church or from home, below is the latest Taize from last Friday:

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