Friday, March 22, 2024
at 6:30 PM
in the Upper Church
Join us for our annual Lenten Pardon and Peace communal celebration of reconciliation. Opportunities for the private celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during this Liturgy
Let us encounter God’s gift of mercy and reconciliation together and prepare our hearts to encounter Christ anew in the Resurrection.
Join us as we gather to reflect on this season of Lent, quieting ourselves so we may better hear God’s message for us.
• Days•
Mondays, February 26, March 4, 11, 18
• TIME •
6:30pm
• LOCATION •
The Francis Room
The Soup is on! Join us for one, two, three or all four reflections.
This is a free event but since soup is being served, we are asking for free will donations to offset the costs of the meal. Please register below to let us know that you are coming.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Join us for a Young Adult Game Night to enjoy games, cards or board games with other members of our Church of St. Francis of Assisi community and friends.
Sunday, March 10th after the 5:00 PM Mass
in the Francis Room
We will have many games and cards on hand, but feel free to bring your own favorite game also.
This event is open anyone in their 20’s or 30’s.
This is a BYOB event. Feel free to bring soft or hard beverages of your choice.
Let us know you are coming by filling out this form below. You can fill it out for more than one person.
This event is sponsored by CONVERGE@StFrancis
Fr. James Martin, S.J. will be speaking at this year’s Lenten Afternoon of Reflection. His theme is inspired by the miracle of the raising of Lazarus in the Gospel of St. John and will touch on themes from his new book by the same title.
Saturday, March 9, 2:00pm.
San Damiano Hall at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi
129 W. 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
The event is free and open to the public but we ask everyone to let us know if they are coming. RSVP below.
Books will be available for purchase at the event and Fr. Jim will be available to sign books.
Imposition of Ashes 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM in the Lower Church
Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Confession: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Mondays, February 26, March 4, 11, 18
6:30PM
Francis Room
Join us as we gather to reflect on this season of Lent, quieting ourselves so we may better hear God’s message for us.
click here to register for this event
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Saturday, March 9, 2:00pm.
San Damiano Hall.
This is free and open to the public but please let us know you are coming by clicking HERE.
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Encounter God’s Mercy at our communal Reconciliation service
Opportunities for the private celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during this Liturgy
Friday, March 22 at 6:30 PM
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The Stations of the Cross are prayed immediately after our 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM Masses
every Friday of Lent (February 16 – March 22, 2024)
Ash Wednesday is February 14th this year. Here is our schedule of Masses, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and distribution of Ashes. Let us begin the journey of Lent together.
7:30 AM
12:00 PM (and livestream)
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
We will impose ashes in the lower church from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM and in the upper church during the 6:30 PM Mass.
8:00 to 9:00 AM
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel”
Have you or are you experiencing a sense of grief or loss?
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi will be offering a new Bereavement Group which will run for 8 weeks. This is an in-person group and is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. We will accept a limited number of individuals to insure a more intimate group.
Our Bereavement Support Group will meet on eight Tuesdays from
Tuesday, February 13 to Tuesday, April 2, 2024
6:45 to 8:00 pm
in the first-floor conference room in the Francis house
Fr. Michael Carnevale will facilitate the group.
If you are interested, please contact Fr. Michael Carnevale at carnevale1@me.com or at 862-703-8822 to inquire.
Interested persons should be at least three months into the grieving process and no more than 2 years after the loss.
While this is a faith-based group, everyone is welcome regardless of their beliefs.
Pre-registration is required.
Imposition of Ashes 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM in the Lower Church
Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Confession: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Mondays, February 26, March 4, 11, 18
6:30PM
Francis Room
Join us as we gather to reflect on this season of Lent, quieting ourselves so we may better hear God’s message for us.
click here to register for this event
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Saturday, March 9, 2:00pm.
San Damiano Hall.
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Encounter God’s Mercy at our communal Reconciliation service
Opportunities for the private celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during this Liturgy
Friday, March 22 at 6:30 PM
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The Stations of the Cross are prayed immediately after our 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM Masses
every Friday of Lent (February 16 – March 22, 2024)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Church of St. Francis of Assisi – Clare Room
135 W. 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
Presenter:
Mr. Michael N. Connors
Elder Law, Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estate attorney
Mr. Connors and his firm, Connors & Sullivan Attorneys at Law, are renowned for their comprehensive approach to estate planning, elder law and estate litigation and are well sought after for real estate closings, tax law and asset protection matters.
Come to this informative session and hear about protecting your future and all your assets.
This seminar is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required. Please register below:
Saturday, January 6 – 4pm (vigil)
Sunday, January 7: 8am • 11am • 12:30pm • 5pm
The Feast of the Epiphany is the 12th Day of Christmas and at one time the closing day of the Christmas season. In the modern liturgy the Christmas Season closes now with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which this year is Monday, January 8, 2024.
The Epiphany continues to celebrate the Incarnation of the Son of God who was born in time over 2000 years ago. The arrival of the wise men and the gifts they bear make manifest the true identity of the child Jesus: He is the newborn King (gold), He is God (frankincense) and like all human beings, he will also eventually die (myrrh). The word “epiphany” in ancient Greek means “manifestation.” At this feast the Word of God manifests to us who hear that Word, that God is with us in Christ. He truly is “Emmanuel.” The arrival of the magi, who are Gentiles, also points forward to the manifestation of God’s salvation beyond the confines of Israel, to include all the people of the world.
The star guided the magi toward the Messiah just as the prophets guided the people of Israel. Isaiah long before his birth had foreseen his coming. His words continue to fill our hearts with joy as we proclaim them on the Epiphany each year in the first reading of Mass that day:
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come,
the glory of the Lord shines upon you.
See, darkness covers the earth,
and thick clouds cover the peoples;
but upon you the LORD shines,
and over you appears his glory.
Nations shall walk by your light,
and kings by your shining radiance.
Raise your eyes and look about;
they all gather and come to you:
your sons come from afar,
and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.Then you shall be radiant at what you see,
your heart shall throb and overflow,
for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you,
the wealth of nations shall be brought to you.
Caravans of camels shall fill you,
dromedaries from Midian and Ephah;
all from Sheba shall come
bearing gold and frankincense,
and proclaiming the praises of the LORD (Is 60:1-6)
