5th Annual Indie & Foreign Film Festival

Monday to Friday, October 15-19, at 6:00 PM
in San Damiano Hall


Monday, October 15

Statue (4 minutes/Animation)
Do You Know What I Mean? (2 min./Animation)
Estrillita (Little Star) (8 min./Animation)
Making an Immigrant (2 min./Animation)2nd Life (7 min./Drama)
Hermanos/Siblings (80 min./Documentary)

 

Tuesday, October 16

La Nostra Storia (4 min./Animation)
Room 140 (12 min./Documentary)
What the Hell is Going On? (6 min./Documentary)
The Language of Ball (9 min./Drama)
East of Salinas (72 min./Documentary)

 

Wednesday, October 17

Statue (4 min./Animation)
In Search of the American Dream (143 min./Drama)

 

Thursday, October 18

Statue (4 min./Animation)
My Brother (2 min./Animation)
Scent of Geranium (4 min./Animation)
Scirocco: A Case Against Deportations (5 min./Animation)
Trauma at the Border (4 min./Documentary)
The Fare (25 min./Drama)
Immigrant Prisons (14 min./Documentary)
America, I Too (20 min./Drama)


Friday, October 19

Statue (4 min./Animation)
Seeking Refuge: Julianne’s Story (5 min./Animation)
What will People Say? (106 min./Drama)

Suggested donation to attend:  $25.00 for all 5 nights.  We invite all students with valid student ID to attend for free.

For detailed information about the films

go to: www.indieforfilmfest.com

Francis Week 2018

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Blessing of Animals

 

 

 

 

Sunday, September 30, at 2:00 PM

Please gather with your pet at the entrance of the church on W. 31st Street.

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Triduum of Prayer in Honor of St. Francis

Monday, October 1, to Wednesday, October 3, at 11:30 & 4:30

Let us pray for the grace to be instruments of peace in our world.

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Culture Meets Catholicism:
A Franciscan Perspective

 

 

Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 PM

San Damiano Hall (Free, no tickets required)

The hugely popular Heavenly Bodies exhibit currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art demonstrates how much the Catholic imagination has influenced art and culture over the course of two millennia. This presentation will explore notable examples of the intersection of Culture and Catholicism from the Early Christian Era onward, and how this conversation is particularly Franciscan in outlook and practice.

 

 

Speaker: Francis Greene, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus,
St. Francis College, Brooklyn; Lecturer,
St. Francis Adult Education Program

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Transitus

Wednesday, October 3, at 7:00 PM

The commemoration of the Passing of St. Francis from earthly life to Eternal Life.

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Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi

Festive Mass on Thursday, October 4, at 5:30 PM

Additional Masses at 7:00 • 7:45 • 8:30 • 11:30 AM 12:30 & 4:30 PM

 

 

 

 

Special Francis Week Event: Culture meets Catholicism: A Franciscan Perspective

Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 7:00 PM;
San Damiano Hall (Free admission)

CULTURE MEETS CATHOLICISM:
A FRANCISCAN PERSPECTIVE

The hugely popular Heavenly Bodies exhibit currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art demonstrates how much the Catholic imagination has influenced art and culture over the course of two mil- lennia. This presentation will explore notable examples of the intersection of Culture and Catholicism from the Early Christian Era onward, and how this conversation is particularly Fran- ciscan in outlook and practice.

Speaker: Francis Greene, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus,
St. Francis College, Brooklyn;
Lecturer, St. Francis Adult Education Program

 

Blessing of Animals

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.

Sunday, September 30, at 2:00 PM

Please gather with your pet near the entrance of the church on W. 31st Street.

 

Feast Day Mass of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Please join the Ugnayan Filipino Ministry on the Feast Day of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Friday, September 28, at 6:15 PM
 Church of St. Francis of Assisi (Upper Church)
135 W. 31st New York, NY 10001

For Feast Day Mass sponsorship and intentions, please contact Zeny Avila (718- 672-0596) or Carla Lopez (718-503-4637).

 

Young Adult Fall Retreat – Registration closing soon!

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH

WHO:

The retreat is for members of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in their 20′s and 30′s and their friends.  There is a limited number of spots available for the retreat.

WHAT:

This retreat is a chance for young adults 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 Mt. Alvernia Franciscan Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls, NY.

WHERE:

The Mt. Alvernia Franciscan Retreat Center is located in Wappingers Falls, NY. about a two hour train ride from Grand Central Station.  Travel details will be given to all registrants.

The Young Adult Ministry 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 September 28th
check-in from 5 to 8 PM

to Sunday, September 30th

WHY:

Because sometimes it’s good to get away and pray.  Jesus went up to the mountains to pray often… and so shall we.

HOW:

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

ONLY MEN AND WOMEN IN THEIR 20′s AND 30′s MAY REGISTER.

Upon completion of your registration, you will be sent more information regarding travel to and from the retreat center.

COST:

The retreat costs $200 .00 per person for room and board with single occupancy, and a private bathroom.   This includes all meals Friday night to Sunday and snacks and a social on Saturday night.

Travel expenses are not included.  Arrangements will be made to assist retreat attendees to travel from the Morristown train station to the retreat center.  Information on this will be included in an information email after registration.

FINANCIAL AID:

St. Francis of Assisi is able to provide a limited number of partial scholarships to assist St. Francis of Assisi parishioners who need help covering the cost of the retreat.  For information about financial aid to attend this retreat please email Joe Nuzzi at [email protected].

 

You can still join the RCIA

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 began this week on Tuesday, September 11th and we are off to a great start.  But you can still join!

Our RCIA meets every Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM beginning September 11th.   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 x365
[email protected]

Young Adult Ministry Meet & Greet

On Sunday, September 9, 2018, the Young Adult Ministry will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” in the Clare Room immediately after the 5:00 PM Mass.

Come and stop for a glass of wine and to meet other young adults at St. Francis.

All young adults in their 20’s and 30’s are welcome to join!

Find out the educational, spiritual and outreach events that the ministry has planned for our young adult community.

Look for members of our Young Adult Ministry team wearing their blue buttons at Mass.  Our Young Adults usually sit in the front right section of the church.  Come and join us!

 

Don’t forget to join our ministy’s FB page here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/stfrancis.youngadults/

 

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Filipino Ministry Weekend Retreat

The Filipino Ugnayan Ministry invites you to participate in a retreat next weekend, September 14-16, at the San Damiano Retreat Center of Good Shepherd Parish in upper Manhattan. The retreat, A Call to Discipleship, will be directed by Fr. Brian Smail, O.F.M. and the cost is $140 per person.

For more information please contact Zeny (718-672-0596), Lou (917-806-7819) or Carla (718-503- 4637). Participants will meet in front of St. Francis Church at 6:30 PM on Friday, September 14. You can take the A subway to 207th Street (Inwood), exit via Broadway and Isham Street, and walk to 630 Isham Street – the retreat center is at the back of Good Shepherd Church.

Click here for a downloadable brochure about the retreat.

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