Forum on the Migration Crisis in Mexico
Fray Tomás González Castillo, O.F.M. is the founder of La 72 Hogar Refugio Para Personas Migrantes.
La 72 Home and Refuge for migrants is a project of the Franciscan Province of Southwest Mexico and focuses primarily on protecting migrants’ human rights and offering humanitarian assistance as they travel through Tenosique, Tabasco, Mexico, one of the most dangerous areas along the migratory route towards the United States. La “72” is named in honor of the 72 migrants that were murdered August 24, 2010 in San Fernando Tamaulipas.
Fray Tomás has been awarded the 2017 Human Rights First Award for his work in advocating for our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters. Since its founding in 2011, La 72 has helped more than 50,000 people experiencing forced migration.
Please join our panel discussion featuring Ramón Márques, Director of La 72, and other human rights advocates as we discuss the migration crisis in Mexico and Central America.
The event will be held on:
Tuesday, October, 17, at 6:00 PM
in San Damiano Hall.
It is being hosted by the Migrant Center of St. Francis and sponsored by Franciscan International. For more information, contact migrantcenter@stfrancisnyc.org or call 212- 736-8500, Ext. 377.
4th Indie & Foreign Film Festival
6:00 p.m. in the San Damiano Hall
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SCHEDULE OF FILMS:
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 6:00 PM
“The Deportation of Innocence”
“My New Kentucky Home”
“Dignity for Immigrant Detainees”
Thursday, October 12, 2017 6:00 PM
“Don’t Tell Anyone” (“No le Digas a Nadie”)
“Enslaved”
Stewardship 2017: Have you made your commitment?
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Francis Week 2017
Week of Prayer in honor of St. Francis
Monday, September 25, to Friday, September 29, at 11:30 & 4:30
In an era of doubt and uncertainty, let us pray for the grace to be instruments of peace in our world.
Viva Francesco! Cabaret
An Evening of Music, Wine, Light Fare and Friends.
Friday, September 29th at 7:00 PM in the San Damiano Hall
$50 per ticket, open seating. PURCHASE TICKET HERE
$400 for a reserved table of 8 people. PURCHASE TABLE HERE
Tickets are on sale at the front desk
and online above.
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Neither Red State nor Blue:
The Message of St. Francis for an Uncivil Age
Monday, October 2, at 6:30 PM
Fr. William Beaudin, O.F.M. will offer a reflection on how the wisdom of St. Francis might help us address the challenges facing our society today. This will be an opportunity to talk with one another about the issues that concern and at times divide us.
Blessing of Animals
Sunday, October 1, at 2:00 PM
Please gather with your pet near the entrance of the church on W. 31st Street.
Transitus
Tuesday, October 3, at 7:00 PM
The commemoration of the Passing of St. Francis from earthly life to Eternal Life. This will also be the occasion of the premier performance of a new musical setting of the Canticle of Brother Sun by the world-renowned composer, Philip W. J. Stopford.
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
Festive Mass on Wednesday, October 4, at 5:30 PM
Additional Masses at 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 11:30 AM, 12:15, 1:15 & 4:30 PM
Neither Red State nor Blue: The Message of St. Francis for an Uncivil Age
Fr. William Beaudin, O.F.M. will offer a reflection on how the wisdom of St. Francis might help us address the challenges facing our society today.
This will be an opportunity to talk with one another about the issues that concern and at times divide us.
Monday, October 2, at 6:30 PM
San Damiano Hall
Ticket sales closing at noon: Viva Francesco Cabaret 2017
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Our Viva Francesco Cabaret will open Francis Week once again!
This year’s theme is “Runner Up” and the cabaret will feature hidden Broadway gems that were nominated as best musical but did not get the Tony.
Friday, September 29th in the San Damiano Hall
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Show begins at 7:30 PM
Join us for great music, some wine and light fare!
TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING!
Feast Day Mass of San Lorenzo Ruiz
Please join the Ugnayan Filipino Ministry on the Feast Day of San Lorenzo Ruiz
Thursday, September 28, at 6:30 PM
Church of St. Francis of Assisi (Upper Church)
135 W. 31st New York, NY 10001
Prayer Intention envelopes are available at the reception desk.
They will also be distributed before the Mass.
Find out about St. Lorenzo Ruiz here.
RENEW YOUR DACA NOW! FREE DACA CLINIC
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RENEW YOUR DACA NOW! FREE DACA CLINIC
Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 3:00 PM
San Damiano Hall, 129 W. 31st Street
To register, call The Migrant Center at 212-736-8500, Ext. 305/328 or Cris Hilo at 347-342-2702.
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