Join us as we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

Masses will be at:

Thursday, December 7 – 5:30pm (vigil)

Friday, December 8 – 7:30am • 12:00pm • 5:30pm

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

Because the season of Advent is shorter this year, this event is scheduled much earlier than it usual.

Come and sing with us…
Sunday • December 3rd • 3:00pm

This beautiful afternoon includes performances from our music ministry, and cantors. This year we are also thrilled to welcome the Empire City Men’s Chorus – an extremely talented group of men who will enhance our already exciting program. Come and sing along with the choirs to some of your favorite Christmas Carols.

You don’t want to miss it!

This event is free and open to the public.  A Free Will donation will be taken up at the event.

Friendsgiving at St. Francis is a time for us to gather with our church family to give thanks to God for our many blessings and share a holiday meal together.  Everyone is welcome to join!

Our Friendsgiving is a classic pot-luck dinner where everyone brings something to share. It is hosted by the LGBT+ and Converge Ministries who will provide the Turkey and the Ham and we ask everyone coming to to sign up to bring either a side dish or dessert to share (for approximately 8-10 people).

If life is busy or you aren’t adept around the kitchen, don’t let that stop you from joining us. There is an option to contribute $25 towards the turkey and ham.  We want you to attend also!

This is also a BYOB event… feel free to bring your beverage of choice! We will provide soda and water.

Pre-Registration is required for this event. Registration closes on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 7th at 11:00 PM. Due to the nature of the event, we cannot accept walk-ins the day of the event.

Friendsgiving at St. Francis of Assisi
Sunday, November 12, 2023
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
San Damiano Hall

Please register below and tell us what you will be bringing:

St. Francis of Assisi is a church community of people from all over the world. Whether we come from other countries or other parts of the United States, many of us are in New York far from family and friends. Often we face the reality of grieving for lost loved ones from afar.

On Thursday, November 2nd
at a special 7:00 PM Mass

we will gather to remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have gone before us to live in the light of the Lord. You, your family and friends are invited to join us either live or virtually for our annual Mass of Remembrance for those who have died.

Join the St. Francis Converge 2023 Fall Book Club!

The Converge @St. Francis Ministry invites you to a 4-week book club on The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis

“Perhaps the most widely read book on Christian spirituality besides the Bible”

“Let Your name, not mine, be praised. Let Your work, not mine, be magnified, Let Your holy name be blessed, but let no human praise be given to me. You are my glory. You are the joy of my heart.” — Thomas à Kempis

Details:

Dates: Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, and Nov 20, 2023
Time: 6:30—8:00 PM
Location: Claire Room (through Church Office)

We are recommending John Graham’s new translation of the text.  You can purchase this translation here: The Imitation of Christ: A New Revised Translation with Annotations: Kempis, Thomas A, Graham, John C, Graham, John C: 9798374356847: Amazon.com: Books

All are welcome, but please register below:

The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous offer practical tools that open doors to freedom, healing and new life.  We are all addicted to ways that block our relationship to God, others and our true selves. In this workshop Fr. Anthony Ciorra will explore the spiritual wisdom of the twelve steps that can change your life forever.

This talk is for everyone.  You do not have to be in a Twelve Step program to benefit from the wisdom of the steps.

Speaker: Fr. Anthony Ciorra, Ph.D.
Saturday, October 21
9:30 AM –12:00 PM
San Damiano Hall

About Fr. Anthony Ciorra, Ph.D.

Fr. Anthony Ciorra has graduate degrees in theology, psychology and spirituality. He has written and spoken on multiple topics and themes in theology and spirituality. He has served inn the parish ministry, education and formation work. He gives talks and retreats throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East. He is involved in the dialogue among Jews, Christian and Muslims

All are Welcome!

All are welcome to join this free six week discussion group discussing Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical Laudato Si.

If you are interested in the challenges facing the world because of the climate crisis and the impacts that human activity is having on the environment and upon the poor then join us for this discussion group.

Thursdays, October 12th – November 16th.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
In the 1st Floor Conference Room

If you didn’t get to join us for the showing of the film The Letter – a documentary about Pope Francis’ letter, Laudato Si, you can watch it free any time here: https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is screening “The Letter” a film about Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical Laudato Si.

Together we care for our common home. Together we care for each other. Together we care for the world we share. Together we care for our future. Together we care for our planet.
Join us for this unforgettable documentary about how spiritual values call us to take action on the planetary crisis.

The film viewing is free and open to the public and will take place:

Monday, October 2, 2023
6:30 PM
San Damiano Hall

The movie will be followed up by a 6-week discussion series on the Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si starting Thursday, October 12th, for those interested.  There will be more information about the discussion group at the film and online in the weeks to come.

Official Trailer for “The Letter”

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.

Saturday, September 30th at 2:00 PM

Please gather with your pet near the entrance of the church on W. 31st Street.  We will process in together for the blessing.