Join us Thursday, April 7th immediately after the 5:30 Mass for this beautiful reflection
which will be offered in Spanish.
On Friday, April 8, 2022 we will host a special visitor from Assisi: Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino.
Archbishop Domenico is the Archbishop of Assisi and he will celebrate Mass in the church at 3 PM.this Friday.
We invite anyone who is able to attend to join us for the celebration.
Haga clic aquí para obtener información en español
Saturday, April 2, 2022
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
San Damiano Hall
USE DISCOUNT CODE: GOODNEWS20 for a 20% discount on the registration fee.
St. Francis of Assisi’s LGBT+Ministry and Young Adult Ministry invites you to a scripture sharing reflecting on the Sunday Lenten Gospels.
Tea and light refreshments will be served.
All are welcome!
Lenten Day of Reflection 2022:
The Church Journeying Together
Presented by Dr. Brian Flanagan, PhD, Marymount College
Saturday, March 19, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
San Damiano Hall
And on livestream at: www.stfrancisnyc.org/st-francis-live/
Church of St. Francis welcomes Professor Brian Flanagan of Marymount College to begin our considerations of the Synodal way proposed by Pope Francis. Professor Flanagan completed his Ph.D. from Boston College, is currently President of the College Theology Society, and is author of Stumbling in Holiness: Sin and Sanctity in the Church.
The three key concepts of the synodal way are Communion, Participation, and Mission. With this presentation, we will kick off our process of conversations regarding life in the Church. This is an exciting time for us as Church and an incredible opportunity to listen to one another reflect on our faith journeys. For us at St. Francis, this is an opportunity to look beyond the pandemic, take what we have learned within this experience, and deepen our understanding of witnessing to the Gospel. Within the Franciscan tradition, it is once again to “rebuild my church.”
In case you missed the talk, here is a video of the presentation. We apologize that the livestream did not work on Saturday. The same issue affected the quality of the video below, but we hope you can get the gist of what was a great presentation:
If you have a difficult time hearing Dr. Flanagan’s presentation which he gave at St. Francis, here is a webinar he gave on the same topic which will be easier to hear:
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TEA WITH JESUS
Lenten Scripture Study
Sunday’s at 4pm
March 6. 13. 20. 27. and April 3
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THE PASSION
presented by the
University of Notre Dame Folk Choir
Wednesday, March 9, 7:00pm
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LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION
“The Church Journeying Together”
presented by Brian Flanigan, Ph.D.
Saturday, March 19, 1:00pm
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GOOD NEWS IN TOUGH TIMES
presented by John Carr, Georgetown University
Saturday, April 2, 9:30am
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HEALING OUR WOUNDS:
AN EVENING OF PARDON AND PEACE
Communal Reconciliation
Friday, April 8, 7:00pm
All Are Welcome!
The University of Notre Dame Folk Choir is heading to the East Coast in March to premiere “The Passion.”
Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Wednesday, March 9th at 7 PM
in the Upper Church
“The Passion” is a newly composed musical ritualization of Christ’s Passion. Emerging from a collaborative process between students in the Folk Choir and professional artists, the piece combines Scripture drawn from all four Gospels with original poetry, all set to newly composed music.
All concerts are free and open to the public. No advanced reservations are needed. The choir will adhere to all local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. This tour is made possible in part through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.
THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN TODAY’S WORLD
Join us for a 5-part series on Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE: On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World. The pope writes “We are frequently tempted to think that holiness is only for those who can withdraw from ordinary affairs to spend much time in prayer. That is not the case. We are called to be holy by living our lives with love and by bearing witness in everything we do, wherever we find ourselves.”
There is much truth to be found in Pope Francis’s words! There are five chapters in the pope’s exhortation, and in each of the five weeks we will discuss one of the chapters. You can find copies of the Exhortation online or in religious bookstores such as the Pauline Bookstore on 29th Street. It is also available free online on the Vatican website HERE.
Instructor: Fr. Steve Patti, OFM
Wednesdays, March 9 – April 6, 2022
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM; ZOOM MEETING
Fee: 50.00
Ash Wednesday is March 2nd this year. Here is our schedule of Masses, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and distribution of Ashes. Let us begin the journey of Lent together.
All Masses are in person and live-streamed where indicated:
7:30 AM
12:00 PM (livestream)
5:30 PM (livestream)
6:30 PM
We will impose ashes in the lower church from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM and in the upper church during the 6:30 PM Mass.
8:00 to 9:00 AM
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Click HERE for the Ash Wednesday Presider’s Schedule
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“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel”
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is offering a
WINTER RETREAT FOR MINISTERS, VOLUNTEERS & PARISHIONERS.
February 11-13, 2022 (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)
Loyola Jesuit Center
Morristown, New Jersey
https://www.loyola.org/
Join committed members of our St. Francis of Assisi Community for a weekend away at the beautiful Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, New Jersey. This is a great opportunity to get away to refresh your spirit with a weekend full of prayer, reflections, and sharing of our faith. And it is a great way to get to know others in your church community better.
The weekend is structured around the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours: Night prayer on Friday, Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer on Saturday, and Morning Prayer and Mass on Sunday. Between the times of prayer are 5 reflections on different aspects of our faith and we leave free time for individual reflection and prayer as well as time on Saturday evening for a social.
The weekend costs $250.00 which includes everything except your transportation to Morristown. (NJ transit goes directly from Penn Station to Morristown) Financial aid is available. See below.
Attendance Minimums and Maximums:
We need to have at least 20 registrants by February 3rd to hold the retreat. If less than 20 people register before February 3rd the retreat will have to be canceled and we will refund registration fees . Space is limited to only 40 people.
COVID regulations:
Registrants must show proof of full vaccination and booster. Negative antigen (rapid) test must be shown the day the retreat begins.
Past Retreat:
Click here for photos and an article about the 2019 retreat.
Here is some more information about the weekend:
WHO:
The 2022 Winter Retreat is open to all Church of St. Francis of Assisi ministers, volunteers and parishioners of all ages.
WHAT:
This retreat is a chance for members of our community to escape the city for a couple of days to connect with one another and reconnect with God. There will be time to pray, hear talks, discuss the faith, and enjoy quiet time on the beautiful property of the Loyola Jesuit Center.
WHERE:
The Loyola Jesuit Center is located in Morristown, NJ, a one hour train ride from Penn Station to Morristown Line of NJ Transit.
Click HERE for a list of trains to and from Penn Station to Morristown.
The Retreat Team will make arrangements for transportation to and from the train station and the retreat center for anyone arriving between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. If you must take a later train you will need to take your own cab to the center.
WHEN:
Friday February 11th
check-in from 5 to 8 PM
to Sunday, February 9th, 1:00 PM
Cost: $ 250.00
This includes room and board Fri—Sun, retreat materials, music, snacks, etc. Travel expenses not included.
Financial Aid
Scholarships to assist people with the cost of attending the retreat are available. Please contact Joseph Nuzzi to request financial aid: jnuzzi@stfrancisnnyc.org or 212-736-8500 x365.
Space is limited and spots are only reserved when payment is received
Make check payable to: Church of St. Francis of Assisi (submit with retreat form available HERE)
WHY:
Because sometimes it’s good to get away and pray. Jesus went away to pray often… and so shall we.
MORE INFORMATION / QUESTIONS:
For more information contact Joseph Nuzzi at -736-8500 x365 or jnuzzi@stfrancisnyc.org
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: February 4, 2022
or while space is available
