Our Carols with the Choir Concert is one of the most exciting musical events at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.

Join us Sunday, December 15th, at 3pm.

This beautiful afternoon includes performances from our music ministry, cantors, string quartet and more. Sing along with the choir to some of your favorite Christmas Carols. You don’t want to miss it!

LO, HE COMES! ADVENT VESPERS

Thursday, December 5, 2019 • 6:30 – 7:30 PM

 Solemn Sung Vespers is one of the pillars of the official prayer of the Church. Come and celebrate the holy season of Advent by chanting the psalms—the hymns of ancient Israel; by listening to the Advent message proclaimed in God’s Word; and by reflecting on that Word with the help of a homily and sacred silence.

AN ADVENT AFTERNOON OF PRAYER

Saturday, December 14, 2019
2:00 – 5:00 PM; San Damiano Hall • Fee: $20.00

 The biblical stories of Advent and Christmas have inspired some of the world’s finest artists. Fr. Michael Reyes, O.F.M., a visual artist currently completing a Master of Fine Arts degree at New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture, will draw on his knowledge of art and the process of painting to help participants reflect on the characters and themes of Advent. The afternoon will include Fr. Michael’s presentations, communal prayer, time for quiet meditation and the opportunity to celebrate our parish’s 5:15 PM Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Advent.

Advent Novena of “Simbang Gabi” Masses

The traditional novena of Masses before Christmas (“Simbang Gabi Misa de Aguinaldo”) will be celebrated in the lower church on the following days:

Sunday, December 15, at 4:30 PM
Monday to Saturday, December 16-21, at 6:15 PM
Sunday, December 22, at 4:30 PM
Monday, December 23, at 6:15 PM

For more information and choir participation in these Masses, please email filipinoministry@stfrancisnyc.org.

Carols with the Choir:  Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Join our choir and instrumentalists for beautiful music that celebrates the season of joy.

A free-will offering will be taken.

Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Vigil Masses of Christmas at 4:30 & 5:30 PM
Vigil Mass in Korean at 7:30 PM
Carol singing at 11:30 PM followed by
Mass at 12:00 Midnight
There will be no Confessions on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Masses at 8:00, 9:15 (Korean), 9:30 (Lower Church),
11:00 AM and 12:30 PM
There will be no Confessions.

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Mass at 11:30 AM.
There will be no Confessions.

New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Vigil Masses at 4:30 & 5:30 PM
There will be no confessions.

New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Mass in Korean at 9:15 AM
Mass in English at 11:30 AM
There will be no Confessions.

The traditional novena of Masses before Christmas (“Simbang Gabi”) are celebrated in the Lower Church from Sunday, December 15 to Monday, December 23. The Masses are sponsored by the Ugnayan Filipino Ministry and Friends.

Everyone is invited!

Sunday, December 15, at 4:30 PM
Monday, December 16 to Saturday, December 21 at 6:15 PM
Sunday, December 22 at 4:30 PM
Monday, December 23, at 6:15 PM
Sunday, December 23 at 4:00 PM

The St. Francis Bereavement Ministry offers an opportunity for the bereaved to connect with others who grieve, and to seek a path of healing as they come to terms with their loss.

A Bereavement Support Group will meet on six Tuesdays from

January 28 to March 3,
from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Please call Fr. Brian Smail, O.F.M. at 212-736-8500, Ext. 204 to inquire.

Interested persons should be at least three months into the grieving process. Pre-registration is required.

LO, HE COMES! ADVENT VESPERS

Thursday, December 5, 2019 • 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Solemn Sung Vespers is one of the pillars of the official prayer of the Church. Come and celebrate the holy season of Advent by chanting the psalms—the hymns of ancient Israel; by listening to the Advent message proclaimed in God’s Word; and by reflecting on that Word with the help of a homily and sacred silence.

AN ADVENT AFTERNOON OF PRAYER
Saturday, December 14, 2019
2:00 – 5:00 PM; San Damiano Hall • Fee: $20.00

The biblical stories of Advent and Christmas have inspired some of the world’s finest artists. Fr. Michael Reyes, O.F.M., a visual artist currently completing a Master of Fine Arts degree at New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture, will draw on his knowledge of art and the process of painting to help participants reflect on the characters and themes of Advent.

The afternoon will include Fr. Michael’s presentations, communal prayer, time for quiet meditation and the opportunity to celebrate our parish’s 5:15 PM Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Advent.

Sign up online here.

Enjoy an evening of original poetry by members of the St. Francis Adult Education Program and friends of our parish.

This free program will take place

Tuesday, December 3,
6:00-8:00 PM,  
in the First Floor Conference Room.

Enter through the Parish House.

16th Annual Love Concert by the St. Francis Korean Community
Saturday, November 16, 2019 • 7:00 PM
Tickets $15 at the reception desk

The Young Adult Ministry of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi is hosting “Theology on Tap: Spiritual but Not Religious” on

Thursday November 7th
at 6:30 PM gathering, 7:00 PM talk

O’Reilly’s Pub, 2nd floor
54 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001

“I’m spiritual, but not religious.” It’s an often heard self-description these days, but what does it mean? What is “religion,” anyway? And what is “spirituality”? Can you have one without the other?

Fr. William Beaudin, O.F.M., our speaker for the upcoming “Theology on Tap,” would argue that, yes, you can be spiritual without being religious and religious without being spiritual, but there are reasons to seek to be both.

SPECIAL $20.00 BUFFET

For this event, we have arranged for a special $20 buffet dinner (plus 20% tip) for anyone interested. Drinks not included.

The buffet will include:
Penne, Spinach & 4 Cheese (V)*
Chicken Parmigiana
Shepherd’s Pie
Onion Rings (V)
Roasted Brussel Sprouts (V)
Mixed Organic Green (V)

*(V) = vegetarian
Please Note: Ala carte dinner will not be available to order for this event.

Please come ready to pay $24.00 to the Church of St. Francis in cash, check or by Venmo if you will be ordering the buffet. Credit Cards will be accepted at the bar for your bar tab.

This is open to all young adults in their 20’s and 30’s.

Click here for a PDF of our Fall 2019 Young Adult Ministry Calendar.

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi will observe Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th, with one Mass at 11:30 AM.

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

We offer our thanks and appreciation to all those who have served our country in the armed forces, especially those who were injured in the line of duty. May your bravery and courage not go unrewarded!