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.

Mass:

7:30 AM
12:00 PM (and livestream)
5:30 PM
6:30 PM

Imposition of Ashes at church:

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.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

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 [email protected] 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.

LENT 2024 – A TIME FOR MENDING

ASH WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2024
Come! Let us begin our journey together

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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SOUP AND SCRIPTURE
Come! Fill your hearts and bellies…

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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LENTEN AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION
Come! Reflect on this Holy Season with Fr. Jim Martin, SJ…

Saturday, March 9, 2:00pm.
San Damiano Hall.

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LENTEN PARDON AND PEACE
Come! Experience God’s loving mercy…

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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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Come! Let us walk the way of the cross with the Lord…

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)

Join us for a presentation on: Elder Law, Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estates

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:

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi invites you to celebrate THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
also known as “Three Kings Day”

Saturday, January 6 –  4pm (vigil)
Sunday, January 7: 8am • 11am • 12:30pm • 5pm

What is the Epiphany?

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:

Happy Epiphany!

Christmas Schedule at The Church of St. Francis of Assisi

DECEMBER 24

4th Sunday of Advent 4pm (vigil, Saturday, Dec. 23)

• 8am • 11am • 12:30pm

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES

• 4:00pm • 5:30pm
• Midnight (11:30 PM Choral Prelude, 12:00 AM Mass)

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

• 8am • 11am • 12:30pm
  There are no confessions, and the church will close after the 12:30pm Mass.

DECEMBER 31

Feast of the Holy Family

• 4pm (vigil, Sat. Dec. 30) • 8am • 11am • 12:30pm • 5pm

NEW YEAR’S DAY

• 12pm Mass
  There are no confessions, and the church will close after the noon Mass.

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ALL ARE WELCOME!
COME LORD JESUS!

The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry is inviting you to the Simbang Gabi (9-Day Advent Novena Masses)

December 15 to 23, 2023

Weekdays at 6:15 PM Lower Church
Weekends at 3:00 PM Lower Church.

For more information, please email: [email protected]

Come encounter God through the Word this Advent.

Join us as we break bread, drink soup, and open the Sunday Advent Gospels

• ALL ARE WELCOME •
November 27
December 4
December 11
December 18
We will be anticipating the Sunday Gospel this Advent since Christmas falls on a Monday.  So please read the reading for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

• 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 as we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

Masses will be at:

Thursday, December 7 – 5:30pm (vigil)

Friday, December 8 – 7:30am • 12:00pm • 5:30pm

Our Christmas Carols with the Choir is one of the most exciting annual musical events at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.

Because the season of Advent is shorter this year, this event is scheduled much earlier than it usual.

Come and sing with us…
Sunday • December 3rd • 3:00pm

This beautiful afternoon includes performances from our music ministry, and cantors. This year we are also thrilled to welcome the Empire City Men’s Chorus – an extremely talented group of men who will enhance our already exciting program. Come and sing along with the choirs to some of your favorite Christmas Carols.

You don’t want to miss it!

This event is free and open to the public.  A Free Will donation will be taken up at the event.