Christmas and New Years 2020 at St. Francis
Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24th
Masses: 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 11:00 PM (“midnight Mass”.)
The 11 PM Mass requires pre-registration on Eventbrite. Registration is free and opens on Dec. 9th at noon.
Click HERE to register for our Midnight Mass.
Confession: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25th
Masses: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
no confessions
New Year’s Eve – Thursday, December 31st
Feast of Mary the Mother of God Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Confessions: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
New Year’s Day – Friday, January 1, 2021
Feast of Mary the Mother of God, Mass: 12:00 PM
no confessions
Thank you from our Director of Music
Here is a personal message from our Director of Music Ministries, Meredith Augustin to all of you who joined us online to watch Carols with the Choir:
Please join the Friars, members of our music ministry and Friends for a wonderful afternoon of music and prayer!
Let’s get digital! Staying connected to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi community looks a lot different these days and we are bringing our annual Carols with the Choir to you!
Carols With the Choir has been a tradition at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi for over 8 years! We will be hosting Carols with the Choir virtually, so you can participate from the comfort and safety of your home. We have an exciting program planned with music, comedy and a special song by our very own Father Barry Langely. The event will be hosted by everyone’s favorite, Father Michael Carnevale.
Host a gathering at your house, with those in your covid social bubble or plan to enjoy on your own from the comfort of your couch. Either way, we have beautiful afternoon for you to enjoy while you watch our awesome lineup of music. The best part is you don’t have to leave your house! We are excited to offer the Carols With the Choir concert at no charge as our gift to you. However, we hope you will consider making a free-will donation to help sustain everything we do here at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
Advent Vespers
Join us for Advent Vespers (evening prayer) each Monday of Advent as we take time to slow down and pray during this sacred season of hope and expectation. Add some extra time to tend to spiritually prepare for the celebration of Christmas.
Vespers, 5:45 PM in the upper church and on livestream.
Monday, November 30th
Monday, December 7th
Monday, December 14th
Monday, December 21th
UPDATE: Simbang Gabi 2020
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Christmas Midnight Mass registration is open
Registration is now open for our Christmas “Midnight” Mass which will actually begin at 11:00 PM on December 24th this year due to Covid changes in the subway schedule.
Space will be limited to 100 people and social distancing and masks will be enforced. Please try to arrive a little early to Mass to be seated.
You can register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE.
This Mass will also be broadcast on Livestream.
What are you waiting for? An Advent Virtual Retreat
See below for a recorded copy of this retreat.
What are you waiting for…?
In this time of pandemic…
During these days of division within our nation…
When feeling isolated…
Emmanuel…
God with us…
Our Hope…
Our Peace…
God’s love is remembered…
Jesus’ birth is celebrated…
The homeless child radiates hope…
We are reborn…
Will you know him when he comes…?
Will you allow yourself to bask in his love…?
Can you rest in him…?
He lives in you…
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Come and join us for a short time of retreat. We will consider the scripture, reflect on our lives, and share in some sacred time together. You can do all this from the comfort of your home. You can be alone or with others. You need not worry about how you are dressed or how you look. Take the time to relax in the Spirit of God’s goodness. Breath in the Spirit of Christmas. Behold. Consider. Contemplate. Long to be transformed in Christ.
Presenter: Fr. Tom Gallagher, O.F.M.
Music by: Meredith Augustin
Friday, December 4th, 6:30 to 9:00 PM
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This is a FREE event, but registration is required:
Click HERE to register on Eventbrite.
The Ugnayan Filipino Ministry First Sunday Mass
The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry is having its December First Sunday Mass this month in the Upper Church, 2:00 PM. This is in lieu of our First Friday Mass which has been moved to accommodate members of our community who are working from home.
Please wear your masks, observe proper social distancing and sit on designated areas.
Thank you.
Immaculate Conception Schedule
For the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2020 the schedule is as follows:
Monday, December 7: Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM (in person and on livestream)
Tuesday, December 8: Masses at 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM (in person and on livestream) and 5:00 PM
World AIDS Day Commemoration
Join us for prayer on World Aids Day,
Tuesday, December 1, 5:30PM.
(in person and on livestream)
On this day, we remember all who have died from HIV and AIDS and those who continue to be affected. We also take this day to raise awareness and recommit to a faithful and dedicated response.
Come and worship with us.
All are welcome!
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