6th Annual Indie & Foreign Film Festival

San Damiano Hall
For more detailed information about the films and the festival see: www.indieforfilmfest.com

Opening Night Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM

Unaccompanied
Locked Inside a Box
What Happens to a Dream Deferred?
In Colors
Seadrift

Student Film Night: Friday, October 18, 6:00 PM

Nosotros
Better Together
The Gift (El Regalo)
Princesa
No
Unconditional
Fireflies
Vida Metamorphosis
Paper Boats

Matinee Day: Saturday, October 19, 1:00 PM

Retournados
No Vuelo (I Will Not Return)
Hello Mexico Lumpkin, GA
Walking for Ded
Landfall
On the Margins of Art
Adnan
Far from Home
Raheel

Our annual All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated on:

Monday, November 4th at 7:00 PM

This is because All Souls Day falls on a Saturday and our special liturgy would otherwise conflict with our Saturday evening Vigil Masses for Sunday.

This annual liturgy is an opportunity to remember our loved one who we have lost.  We invite everyone to bring a photo of your loved one which will be placed in the sanctuary during the Mass.

We know that many people in our community come to New York from other places in the country and around the world, and at times our members and visitors cannot travel home for the funeral of a loved one who has died.  We hope this liturgy allows people to pray together with members of the Church and remember those lost at a Mass dedicated to commemorated our faithful departed.

Please join us for this special annual celebration.

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

Wednesday, October 23,
6:00-8:00 PM,  
in the First Floor Conference Room.

Enter through the Parish House.

Free flu shots will be offered by Duane-Reade / Walgreen’s Pharmacy on

Sunday, October 6,
from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
in the lobby of San Damiano Hall.

If you haven’t gotten your annual flu shot yet, here is your opportunity!

The Festive Mass will be available via live stream on this page on October 4th at 5:30 PM

Our 175th Anniversary year will culminate this fall with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th. Please join us as we close our 175th Anniversary!

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Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi

October 3, 2019, 7:00 PM

Each year on the eve of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscans around the world commemorate the passing of this beloved saint at a special prayer service called the Transitus. If you have never attended this moving commemoration of St. Francis’ final moments please consider joining us during our 175th anniversary celebrations.

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175th Anniversary Festive Mass

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, 2019, 5:30 PM

Our year will come to a close the best way we know how, with a festive celebration of the Eucharist on the feast of our Patron Saint.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will be joining us and presiding at the Mass. He will be joined by Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM, Provincial Minister of Holy Name Province, as well as our Pastor, Fr. Andrew Reitz, OFM, our friars in ministry at St. Francis and visiting friars from the Province.

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175th Anniversary Commemorative Book Release

Capturing our history and vibrant spirit, Church of Saint Francis of Assisi: Welcome, Worship & Witness in the Heart of New York offers readers a colorful keepsake to commemorate our parish’s 175^th anniversary.

This handsome limited edition book includes chapters on our history (“Humble Beginnings and a Hopeful Future”), parish life (“We Are St. Francis!”), and the liturgical year (“Times and Seasons”).

Our 175th Anniversary Commemorative Book will be one sale during the reception after the Festive Mass on October 4th in the San Damiano Hall.

These commemorative books will also be available for sale at the reception desk in the Parish House after September 20th.

Or you may purchase your book online and have it shipped to you for $25.00.
Click HERE to order your book today.

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Everyone is welcome to join us as we thank God for 175 years of ministry, grace and love in this sacred place.

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Are you interested in exploring Catholicism for yourself? Do you know someone who might be interested in finding out more about our faith? Were you baptized in another Christian church and are thinking about joining the Catholic Church? Are you Catholic but never received Confirmation or First Communion?

Our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.  We began this series on September 10, 2019, but it’s not too late to join.

These classes are designed for people who may or may not be sure that they want to join the Catholic church. We present a comprehensive overview of Catholic faith and traditions designed for adults. Anyone inquiring into the Catholic faith may attend these sessions with no obligations. The RCIA is free for anyone exploring Catholicism.

If you would like to find out more about our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, please contact: Joseph Nuzzi, Director of Evangelization; 212-736-8500, Ext. 365 or jnuzzi@stfrancisnyc.org.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi,
October 4, 2019, 5:30 PM

Our 175th Anniversary  year will come to a close the best way we know how, with a festive celebration of the Eucharist on the feast of our Patron Saint.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will be joining us and presiding at the Mass. He will be joined by Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM, Provincial Minister of Holy Name Province, as well as our Pastor, Fr. Andrew Reitz, OFM, our friars in ministry at St. Francis and visiting friars from the Province.

Everyone is welcome to join us as we thank God for 175 years of ministry, grace and love in this sacred place.

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Blessing of Animals

Sunday, September 29, at 2:00 PM
Please gather with your pet in front of the church on W. 31st St.

175th Anniversary Gala Cocktail Party

September 20, 2019, 7:00 PM, San Damiano Hall

Enjoy time with friars, other parishioners and friends of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi with food, music, cocktails and dancing as we celebrate this momentous moment in the life of our beloved church.

Tickets: $50.00

Click here to purchase your ticket today.  Tickets are limited.

All young adults in their 20’s and 30’s are welcome to join us for our annual Young Adult Retreat at the Mt. Alvernia Franciscan Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls, NY.

The retreat is from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon:
September 27-29, 2019

Join us for prayer, reflection, inspiration and sharing.   This retreat is a great way to enter the fall season reconnecting with God and with other young adults in our community.

Click here for images from our 2018 retreat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1578791245561598&type=3

Registration is now open!  Click here to register today. 

Space is limited.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 23, 2019

Cost includes retreat house cost, retreat materials, meals, Saturday evening social.  Transportation not included.  Transportation details will be provided.

Cost: $200.00 per person.