Free ESL and Computer Classes
Fordham University’s Community ESL program and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi are collaborating to offer free ESL and computer classes.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
LOCATION: CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
ADDRESS: 135 W. 31ST STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10001
ESL CLASSES:
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REGISTRATION DATES: AUGUST 22 & 31
TIMES: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ESL CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 12
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
COMPUTER CLASSES:
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COMPUTER CLASSES REGISTRATION DATES: SEPTEMBER 7 & 14
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 21 BEGINNER LEVEL – WEDNESDAYS (9:30 – 11:00 AM). INTERMEDIATE LEVEL – W EDNESDAYS (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM).
SPACE LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS PER CLASS
SCHEDULE YOUR REGISTRATION
APPOINTMENT NOW!
Contact:
Jesús Aceves Loza, Community ESL Program Manager
tel. and WhatsApp: 631 796 0735
adultesl@fordham.edu
Clare of Assisi: Woman for All Ages
Presentation: Clare of Assisi, Woman for All Ages
Sr. Marie Puleo, MFIC will offer a talk inviting us to take another look at Clare of Assisi, a powerful medieval saint in her own right and not just a companion of Francis.
Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM
San Damiano Hall
Celebrate St. Clare of Assisi
Join us to celebrate St. Clare of Assisi
Presentation: Clare of Assisi, Woman for All Ages
Sr. Marie Puleo, MFIC will offer a talk inviting us to take another look at Clare of Assisi, a powerful medieval saint in her own right and not just a companion of Francis.
Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM
San Damiano Hall
Feastday Masses:
Thursday, August 11 at 7: 30 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM
in the Upper Church, the 12 PM Mass will also be available on livestream
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother
Happy Feast of the Assumption!
August 15th the Church around the world, both Catholic and Orthodox celebrate Mary’s entrance into eternal life in heaven.
Join us for Mass at 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
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.
Pray for us Mary, Mother of God!
(Photo: mosaic of the Assumption in the Church of St. Francis of Assisi)
Feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Mother
Tuesday, July 26th, is the Feast of saints Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Mother and Jesus’ grandparents.
It is a wonderful day to remember our own parents and grandparents in addition to remembering these members of Jesus’ family.
Please join us on the feast at the 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:30 PM Masses.
It’s Sundae Sunday!
This Sunday, July 17th, is Sundae Sunday again!
We invite you to stop by the Clare Room in St. Francis House next door to the church after the 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday to enjoy a delicious cold treat before heading out!
We are very grateful to those who sponsored this months’ Sundae Sunday.
Thank You!
4th of July Holiday Schedule
The friars and staff wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!
Holiday Schedule for Monday, July 4, 2022:
Mass: 12 Noon
There are no confessions; the church offices and the St. Francis Adult Education Center will be closed.
Our regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, July 5th.
Open Wide our Hearts – a four week series to discuss the US Bishops document on racism
Keeping the conversation going…
Whether or not you were able to attend our discussion: America’s Original Sin: A Conversation about Racism in America Today on Wednesday, June 8th, we invite you to join the conversation on race.
Fr. Steve Patti, and other friars will host four successive Thursday evenings to discuss the U.S. Bishops document “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love: A Pastoral Letter against Racism.
Thursdays June 16th, June 23rd, June 30, and July 7th.
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Clare Room at St. Francis
For more information or to sign up please email Fr. Steve at: spatti@stfrancisnyc.org
The Document:
You can find the bishops document for free on the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops by clicking here: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts.pdf
Summer Adult Education: The Gospel of St. John
Catholicism 101: The Gospel of St. John
In this seven-week course, we will be studying in depth the Gospel of John.
Themes we will study will include:
- Where was the Gospel of John written? For whom was it written?
- What issues may John’s church have been facing when writing this gospel?
- What is John’s theology of who Jesus is? (Christology)
- What does it mean to follow Jesus in John’s gospel? (Discipleship)
- What is the relationship between Judaism and Christianity in John?
This course is offered for both new students as well as people already accustomed to studying the bible. Inquirers and neophytes from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are encouraged to attend. It will also be an excellent course for catechists, lectors, and anyone interested in learning more about the Christian faith.
Instructor: Joseph Nuzzi
jnuzzi@stfrancisnyc.org
Dates:
Wednesdays: June 15, 2022 – August 3, 2022
No class on July 6th
Times:
12:30 to 1:30 PM or
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (evening class in person and on zoom)
Location:
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi
135 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001
St. Clare Room
Registration Fee: $70.00*
*scholarships are available. For information, please email Joseph Nuzzi at jnuzzi@stfrancisnyc.org
Join us for the Feast of Saint Anthony!
The Feast is Monday, June 13th:
Blessed St. Anthony’s Bread will be distributed 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Our Feastday Mass schedule is as follows:
7:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM (Spanish)
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM (Haitian Kreyol – Upper Church)
6:30 PM (Filipino – Lower Church)
Confessions will be available:
7:30 to 9:00 AM
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
