The Church of St. Francis of Assisi will observe Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th, with one Mass at 11:30 AM.
There will no confessions and the church offices will be closed for the day.
We offer our thanks and appreciation to all those who have served our country in the armed forces, especially those who were injured in the line of duty. May your bravery and courage not go unrewarded!
Our annual All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated on:
Monday, November 4th at 7:00 PM
This is because All Souls Day falls on a Saturday and our special liturgy would otherwise conflict with our Saturday evening Vigil Masses for Sunday.
This annual liturgy is an opportunity to remember our loved one who we have lost. We invite everyone to bring a photo of your loved one which will be placed in the sanctuary during the Mass.
We know that many people in our community come to New York from other places in the country and around the world, and at times our members and visitors cannot travel home for the funeral of a loved one who has died. We hope this liturgy allows people to pray together with members of the Church and remember those lost at a Mass dedicated to commemorated our faithful departed.
Please join us for this special annual celebration.
Friday, November 1, is the Solemnity of All Saints.
In addition to our regular weekday Mass schedule (7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 11:30 AM; 12:30,
4:30, 5:30 PM), the 4:30 and 5:30 Masses on Thursday, October 31, will also be celebrated as Vigil Masses for All Saints Day.
Enjoy an evening of original poetry by members of the St. Francis Adult Education Program and friends of our parish.
This free program will take place
Wednesday, October 23,
6:00-8:00 PM,
in the First Floor Conference Room.
Enter through the Parish House.
We invite to take part in a Week of Prayer in honor of St. Jude:
Monday, October 21, through Friday, October 25,
at the 11:30 and 4:30 weekday Masses.
Devotions to St. Jude became popular in the United States because of the Great Depression, World War II, and the sufferings of ordinary people. St. Jude continues to be a beacon of hope to those who call him, no matter how desperate the need.
Envelopes are available at the entrances of the church for your intentions.
San Damiano Hall
For more detailed information about the films and the festival see: www.indieforfilmfest.com
Opening Night Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM
Unaccompanied
Locked Inside a Box
What Happens to a Dream Deferred?
In Colors
Seadrift
Student Film Night: Friday, October 18, 6:00 PM
Nosotros
Better Together
The Gift (El Regalo)
Princesa
No
Unconditional
Fireflies
Vida Metamorphosis
Paper Boats
Matinee Day: Saturday, October 19, 1:00 PM
Retournados
No Vuelo (I Will Not Return)
Hello Mexico Lumpkin, GA
Walking for Ded
Landfall
On the Margins of Art
Adnan
Far from Home
Raheel
Free flu shots will be offered by Duane-Reade / Walgreen’s Pharmacy on
Sunday, October 6,
from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
in the lobby of San Damiano Hall.
If you haven’t gotten your annual flu shot yet, here is your opportunity!
The Festive Mass will be available via live stream on this page on October 4th at 5:30 PM
Our 175th Anniversary year will culminate this fall with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th. Please join us as we close our 175th Anniversary!
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October 3, 2019, 7:00 PM
Each year on the eve of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscans around the world commemorate the passing of this beloved saint at a special prayer service called the Transitus. If you have never attended this moving commemoration of St. Francis’ final moments please consider joining us during our 175th anniversary celebrations.
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Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, 2019, 5:30 PM
Our year will come to a close the best way we know how, with a festive celebration of the Eucharist on the feast of our Patron Saint.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will be joining us and presiding at the Mass. He will be joined by Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM, Provincial Minister of Holy Name Province, as well as our Pastor, Fr. Andrew Reitz, OFM, our friars in ministry at St. Francis and visiting friars from the Province.
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Capturing our history and vibrant spirit, Church of Saint Francis of Assisi: Welcome, Worship & Witness in the Heart of New York offers readers a colorful keepsake to commemorate our parish’s 175th anniversary.
This handsome limited edition book includes chapters on our history (“Humble Beginnings and a Hopeful Future”), parish life (“We Are St. Francis!”), and the liturgical year (“Times and Seasons”).
Our 175th Anniversary Commemorative Book will be one sale during the reception after the Festive Mass on October 4th in the San Damiano Hall.
These commemorative books will also be available for sale at the reception desk in the Parish House after September 20th.
Or you may purchase your book online and have it shipped to you for $25.00.
Click HERE to order your book today.
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Everyone is welcome to join us as we thank God for 175 years of ministry, grace and love in this sacred place.
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Are you interested in exploring Catholicism for yourself? Do you know someone who might be interested in finding out more about our faith? Were you baptized in another Christian church and are thinking about joining the Catholic Church? Are you Catholic but never received Confirmation or First Communion?
Our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. We began this series on September 10, 2019, but it’s not too late to join.
These classes are designed for people who may or may not be sure that they want to join the Catholic church. We present a comprehensive overview of Catholic faith and traditions designed for adults. Anyone inquiring into the Catholic faith may attend these sessions with no obligations. The RCIA is free for anyone exploring Catholicism.
If you would like to find out more about our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, please contact: Joseph Nuzzi, Director of Evangelization; 212-736-8500, Ext. 365 or [email protected].
