Do you love your pet?
Well, God does too!
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of our Franciscan tradition to bless our furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
So bring your cat or dog, fish or frog, or any friend you have to get blessed.
Sunday, September 29th at 1:30 PM
Please gather with your pet near the entrance of the church on W. 31st Street. We will process in together for the blessing.
You are invited to join the Converge @ St. Francis Ministry for a screening of the documentary Building a Bridge, produced with Martin Scorcese and starring author and priest Fr. James Martin. This film follows Fr. Martin on his journey to bring the Catholic Church and the LGBT community closer together by building a bridge.
As a culmination of our 4-week study of the book by the same name, we will be showing the documentary during our last scheduled Book Club meeting of the fall. Join us Monday, September 30th at 6:30 PM downstairs in the Francis Room. Please join us, even if you have not been part of the Book Club or read the book. All are welcome.
The Laudato Si Circle at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi is organizing another group walk on the High Line. This time there will be a giant treat waiting for us at our destination in the meatpacking district. The Great Elephant Migration is arriving in New York City. This powerful and captivating art installation features 100 life-size elephant sculptures that are making their way across the country raising awareness about conservation. Join others who share your passion for nature and art.
No registration is necessary. Just show up at 9am on Saturday, September 21st at the entrance to the church on 32nd Street. The raindate will be Saturday, September 28.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Join us at 10:30am for a 9/11 Remembrance Day Mass with FDNY Battalion 7.
Our regular daily Masses at 7:30am, 12pm, and 5:30pm will also be held that day.
The Converge @St. Francis Ministry invites you to a 4-week book club. We will be reading:
Building a Bridge by James Martin, S.J.
Jesuit priest and NYT bestselling author James Martin issues an impassioned plea for Catholic leaders to relate to their LGBT flock in a new way, one characterized by compassion and openness. In this inspiring book, Father Martin turns to three virtues from the Catechism of the Catholic Church—“respect, compassion, and sensitivityâ€â€”as a model for how Catholic leadership and LGBT Catholics can move together on a “two-way bridge†toward reconciliation and love.
This groundbreaking new book includes spiritual and biblical resources for LGBT people and their families, friends, and allies. Building a Bridge is a compassionate book desperately needed in today’s climate of divisiveness.
Details:
MONDAYS, September 9, 16, 23, 30
6:30 PM
Francis Room
This is a free event, but registration is required.
On August 15th the Church around the world, both Catholic and Orthodox celebrate Mary’s entrance into eternal life in heaven.
Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM Mass on Wednesday, August 14th
Feastday Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM Masses on Thursday, August 15th.
Mary had said yes to the Father’s call. She enjoyed all of the joys and blessings that came with the mission God gave her and she endured all of the hardships and sadness that it also brought her. When her life’s journey was complete, like all of the saints, she was granted a share in the fullness of her son Jesus’ victory over death.
Mary is the Mother of God. She is also a devoted disciple. She is a prophet and a faithful servant of God. Her prophetic words still echo through history and inspire believers in each generation:
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour
for he has looked with favour on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Let’s wish Father Joe farewell on his new adventure!
As many of you may have heard, Father Joe is leaving us to head to Oceanside, California.
Please plan to join us for a light reception following the 12:30pm mass on Sunday, July 21, in the Clare Room to thank him for shepherding us over this past year. He has made an indelible mark on our hearts and we wish him blessings in abundance on his new ministry.
If you wish to be in touch with Fr. Joe his new address is:
Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM
Mission San Luis Rey
4050 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92057
Please join us as we renew and refresh our ministry as Lector.
This workshop will cover the practical points of reading as well as why we are a ‘storyteller’ at Mass and how we should approach the Word of God. It is a foundational workshop that is geared to all people who are Lectors at St. Francis.
The next session will be held in the Clare Room on:
Saturday, July 27 – 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Please sign up below.
Converge @St.Francis is organizing our first ever St. Francis of Assisi Parish Picnic in Riverside Park.
This is a BYO event. Bring your own lunch and beverages and come either with a few friends or by yourself because we will all be spending the afternoon together. St. Francis will have signage and balloons to designate our area. Bring a beach chair, or just a blanket to be comfortable, and if you have room pack your favorite game or a deck of cards and come!
Click HERE for information about Riverside Park and what is permitted and not permitted. There are restrooms in the park.
RIVERSIDE PARK @ 150th STREET
13 JULY| 11 AM – whenever…
This is a free event open to all… but please let us know you are coming so we can communicate with you as we get closer to the day.
Faith Leaders from Metro New York and New Jersey will be gathered to offer prayers for Peace in the Holy Land. This evening will feature prayers, songs, poem readings and reflections centered on peace that all people of goodwill hope for.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
6:00 PM
Upper Church
