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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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

 

 

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!

 

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.

 

On Tuesday, September 5, the Trump administration announced the dismantling of the DACA (Deferred Action for Child Arrivals) program and threatened some 750,000 Dreamers with the possibility of deportation and a life in the shadows. By its decision to end DACA, the Trump administration sows uncertainty and anxiety among law-abiding Dreamers, young people who have been able to live productive lives and who call this country home. Their hopes of pursuing opportunities for a brighter future have been dimmed, if not entirely extinguished. We stand with the Dreamers and will defend them against this attack!

 

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.

 

 

• 10 Days: March 7-16, 2018
• $2,479 from New York
• Hosted by Fr. Andrew Reitz, O.F.M.

To receive a detailed color brochure, please contact Fr. Andrew Reitz, O.F.M. at 212-736-8500, or email areitz@stfrancisnyc.org.

Please note: If you are interested in this pilgrimage, please note that it may not be for you since there is more walking than usual. In Assisi there are hills to be climbed that are generally not part of a pilgrimage to Assisi.

Also, the ability to keep up with the group is important. Walking in New York is one thing, walking in Assisi is more challenging. In Rome also, there are some sites that are generally not part of most pilgrimages, e.g., the Franciscan Church of Santa Maria Aracoeli with 124 steps. Consider this when making your plans.