Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement, the local chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movement, invites you to their annual
Mass for Care of Creation
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
5:30 pm
In the Jubilee Year of the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi
Special guest: Christina Leaño,
Associate Director of the Laudato Si’ Movement
Church of St. Francis of Assisi
135 West 31st Street, New York City
Reception to follow.
The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) at St. Francis of Assisi for 2026-2027 will host its first meeting on Tuesday, September 15.
The OCIA is the church’s program to welcome people who have not yet been baptized, received First Communion, or done their Confirmation. It also welcomes people baptized in other Christian denominations who would like to become Catholic. Our OCIA program at St. Francis will start on September 15. If you are interested, please complete the interest form here or leave your information at the parish front desk.
Celebrate with us the Feast of St. Clare on Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 as we lift our hearts in prayer and gratitude for her shining example of Franciscan joy and faith.
August 10 – Vigil – 5:30 pm
August 11 – Liturgies – 7:30 am, 12 noon , and 5:30 pm
We invite all parishioners and friends to consider donating a pint of blood in order to save another person’s life.
On Sunday, August 2 from 9 am to 3 pm, our parish will partner with the New York Blood Center for a major blood donor drive in San Damiano Hall. There is a critical blood shortage in New York City and many patients awaiting surgeries or transplants are in dire need of blood donor donations. The New York Blood Center needs at least 40 pints of blood for this blood donor drive. Please ask family members, friends, co-workers and anyone willing to offer a pint of blood.
Advance registration is required and please complete the initial registration form below or see Father Brian in-person who will fill out your registration form. Please be patient because each donor is required to fill out a questionnaire before donating blood. Some of the questions are personal but need to be asked in order to have healthy blood donations.
Again, please be patient and understanding regarding the questionnaire. For more information, please call Father Brian at 212-736-8500 ext. 232 or email him at bjordan@stfrancisnyc.org.
Join us for a joyful afternoon of fellowship and community at our Church Community Summer Picnic in beautiful Central Park!
Pack a blanket, bring your favorite food or snacks, and come spend time with friends from our parish community. This relaxed BYO (bring your own) picnic is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the summer weather, share conversation, and strengthen the bonds of our parish family.
WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2026 meeting at 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
WHERE: The Great Lawn at Central Park
MEETING AREA: We will gather by the park entrance opposite the American Museum of Natural History on Central Park West at 81st Street before heading into the park together. Converge team members will meet you there!
Transportation:
The meeting location is easily accessible by public transportation. Take the New York City Subway B or C trains to the 81st Street – Museum of Natural History station, which brings you directly to the museum entrance on Central Park West.
Several bus routes also stop nearby along Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.
Everyone is welcome—families, friends, and newcomers alike.
Come as you are and enjoy a simple afternoon of community, laughter, and sunshine.
We hope to see you there!
Registration preferred, please do so with the form below.
Starting Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 pm, join us for an evening of fellowship, conversation, and the opportunity to begin building something meaningful together.
Come as you are.
Whether you’re deeply rooted in your faith, exploring it more deeply, or simply seeking community-there is a place for you here.
Ages 21-39
Bi-weekly Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm starting on Thursday, June 25
Clare Room at the Parish Office
Contact: Alisha Francis Hinojosa
Email: yaministry@stfrancisnyc.org
Instagram: yaministrysfa
Mark your calendars for our annual Pre-Pride United in Love mass. This will take place on Saturday, June 27th at our 4pm mass, followed by a reception on the rooftop. This annual tradition of joyful witness and heartfelt hospitality is our chance to publicly affirm that all are welcome in this place.
With the blessing and full support of Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM, and our incredible friars, we come together to celebrate the dignity and sacredness of our LGBTQ+ community, and to pray for a Church that reflects the radically inclusive love of Christ.
Our theme remains simple and powerful: United in Love.
Immediately following Mass, we’ll head to the reception for food, fun, and fellowship. It’s free and open to all—but registration helps us plan, so please sign up ith this form. Thank you!
In celebration of Father’s Day, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi will honor fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have touched our lives. We remember the men, living and deceased, shared by our parish community for this Father’s Day.
Egray Johnson Sr., Father
Archie M. Robingson Sr., Grandfather
Archie M. Robingson Jr., Uncle-Godfather
Patrick Harty, deceased
Step into Grandeur: A Summer Solstice Journey to St. John the Divine
Converge invites you to join us on June 20th for an unforgettable exploration of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, one of the world’s most awe-inspiring architectural marvels.
Nestled in the heart of Morningside Heights, this “unfinished” masterpiece offers more than just a tour—it’s an immersive dive into history, art, and the sublime. As we approach the Summer Solstice, witness the cathedral’s legendary stained glass catch the late afternoon light in a display of colors you have to see to believe.
“The Cathedral is a place for all people—a house of prayer for all nations and a center of intellectual light and leading.”
Event Details
Space is limited for this exclusive walk-through. Whether you’re a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply seeking a moment of peace in the city, this visit promises to be the highlight of your June.
Getting There
The Cathedral is located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street) and is easily accessible via public transit:
By Subway:
By Bus:
As part of celebrating Mother’s Day, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi will honor mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who have touched our lives. The list is names of the women (living and deceased) to be remembered for this year’s Mother’s Day. We wish all a blessed Mother’s Day.
2026 Mother’s Day Remembrance
Living and Deceased
Alma Sabina Bruce, Angelita Bruce, Felisa Ros – all deceased
Ana Tran Thi Vinh, deceased and Mitzi Kane, deceased
Anne Marie Sargusingh, deceased -Aunt
Arlene Cosgrove
Audrey DuFauchard (deceased)
Barbara Guairosi
Barbara Sonntag, Theresa Dolan, Dorthey Wendt, Helen McKeon, all deceased
Bernette O’Connor
Bianca Guairosi
Calambia Emilio
Carol H. Kerr, deceased – Dorothy Foote, deceased
Catherine Gillooly, Annie Hoey – all deceased
Claudia O’Connor
Corazon R. Orantez and Rhea Orantez
Cynthia Leon (deceased; funeral mass at St Francis in 2022)
Dawn Ferrer
Deborah Dailey
Deceased Family and Friends of Angela Clancy
Denise Weiner
Diana DiMartino Dizozza, and Caterina DiMartino, all deceased
Diane Massotti
Doris Mahr
Editha Agullo, Araceli Raagas – all deceased
Edmona Glasgow, decesead – mother
Edna Bartolome and Catherine E. H.
Ellen Matthews, deceased
Emilia M. Link, Mary Mentil, Marie Link, Margaret Petrucci – all deceased
Esmeralda Bautista, Igmedia Barona Bautista – all deceased
Estela G. Reyes, deceased
Esther Medina, Olga Medina, Margot Anni Chiaricco – all deceased
Evelyn O’Connor
Florence Permanand
Frances Hanley
Georgenia Gillooly, Tillie Prince, Agnes Henninger – all deceased
Helena Samuel, deceased – Grandmother
Helene Puleo
Jennie Wildes, deceased, beloved grandmother
Joann Bell
Joanne Konicher
Jocelyn Reyes and Julie Ann Reyes
Judith Ryan Harris (deceased)
Julia Clancy
Julie Marin
Karin Signor
Kristina Mateo and Cecilia Chien
Lydia Ying (Mother – special intention)
Madge Ying (Grandmother – deceased)
Maria Martinez
Maricar Bautista, special intention – Irene Bautista, special intention
Marie Clancy
Marie L. Cipriani, deceased
Marie T. Gercich, deceased
Mary Andriessesn
Mary Arena
Mary Dunleavy, deceased beloved mother – Anna Dunleavy, deceased beloved grandmother
Mary Ellen Stanford, Mary Ellen Byrnes, Antoinette Badami, all deceased
Mary Helen Torpey (deceased)
Melissa Clancy
Miran Kim
Minji Kim’s mom, Miran Catherine Kim, who passed away last year on Mother’s Day
Patti Zangler
Raquel Alvarado and Clemencia Alvarado
Robyn Carlson
Rosie Caronna, in Thanksgiving for having survived a recent childbirth
Sally Macchione
Sara Benjamin and Catherine Azi, all deceased
Tanya Lukowiak
Teresa Badami, Agnes Albenda, Veronica Armiger – all deceased
Vallida Antonia
Wynn Powers
