Francis Week 2017


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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.

A happy group of friends smiling outdoors on a sunny day.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.

 

A happy group of friends smiling outdoors on a sunny day.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

 

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!

 

RENEW YOUR DACA NOW! FREE DACA CLINIC


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A happy group of friends smiling outdoors on a sunny day.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.

 

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Ministry Fair This Sunday!


A happy group of friends smiling outdoors on a sunny day.Join us for our annual Ministry Fair in San Damiano Hall this Sunday, September 17, after the 11:00, 12:30, 5:00 and 6:15 Masses for hospitality and the final Sundae Sunday for this year.

Take a few moments to explore some of the many opportunities to get involved at St. Francis!

Representatives from various ministries will be available to answer your questions.

 

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi


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• 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.

 

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary


A happy group of friends smiling outdoors on a sunny day.Vigil Masses on Monday, August 14,
at 4:30 and 5:30 PM

Masses on Tuesday, August 15,
at 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 11:30 AM;
12:15, 1:15, 4:30 and 5:30 PM

 

The roots of the feast:

The roots of this week’s feast of the Assumption can be traced back at least to the fifth century, when it is noted in the Armenian lectionary. Celebrated in Jerusalem, the feast in honor of the Theotokos, the Mother of God, became the principal feast of Mary throughout the Christian world. The place of celebration was at the tomb of Mary in Gethsemane and was therefore known as the “Dormition of Mary.â€Â In some cultures this feast is celebrated today with a resting statue of Mary, much like a wake service of modern times.

The liturgy of this feast provides images of “the place of your rest†in Psalm 132, and reverence for the Ark of the Covenant that held the signs of the Promise. Like that Ark, Mary is for us the ark of the Savior, the one who bore the Son of God. When the doctrine of the Assumption was defined in 1950 the Gospel reading for the feast was changed to include the verses of Mary’s song, the Magnificat.

The scripture readings for both the vigil Mass and the Mass of the day speak to us of life after death as well as the path to be followed in order to reach it. The key to this promised immortality is found as we take to heart the words of the vigil’s Gospel, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.†  —James Field

On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII solemnly declared: “By the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and by our own authority, we pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory†(Munificentissimus Deus, 44)

 

 

Piyestang Pinoy Filipino Festival!


A happy group of friends smiling outdoors on a sunny day.The St. Francis Ugnayan Filipino Ministry invites you to experience Philippine Culture and Cuisine at Piyestang Pinoy (Filipino Festival) on

Saturday, July 22, 2017
from 1:00 to 5:00 PM
in SanDamiano Hall.

Tickets are $20.

For more information, contact Zeny at 718-672-0596 (zenydelavi@yahoo.com),
Carla at 718-503-4637 (lockehart@yahoo.com), or
email: filipinoministry@stfrancisnyc.org.

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