Join us for a week of prayer, special events, and celebrations as we remember and honor our patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi!
The Blessing of Animals
October 1 – 1:00 PM
Main Church
St. Francis and the San Damiano Cross: How Does God Speak?
Please join us as we take a closer look at the crucifix that “spoke” to a young Francis of Assisi in the ruins of the Church of San Damiano in Assisi. What did Francis see in that crucifix? What did the figure of the crucified Christ “say” to Francis? How did Francis’s experience of praying before that cross shape his way of being in the world? We will have a presentation, and also opportunities for table discussion. Presenter will be Fr. Steve Patti, OFM. All are welcome!
October 1 – 2:30 PM
San Damiano Hall
FrancisFest! – An Octoberfest celebration for the Parish
Join us for a new rooftop Octoberfest celebration for the feast of our patron saint. The event is open to all parishioners and friends. Stay tuned for more details.
October 2 – 1:30 PM
Rooftop terrace of the Francis House (San Damiano Hall in case of inclement weather)
Click HERE for details and tickets.
The Transitus
October 3 – 7:00 PM
Main Church
and on livestream. You can watch here: St Francis Live – Saint Francis of Assisi (stfrancisnyc.org)
Festive Mass for the Feast of St. Francis
October 4 – 5:30 PM
Main Church
and on livestream. You can watch here: St Francis Live – Saint Francis of Assisi (stfrancisnyc.org)
Flowers for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
As we celebrate St. Francis on October 4th, the church will be decorated with magnificent flowers. All of his teaching, preaching, healing and seeking what was lost gave glory to God. He used his gifts well. Let us fill the church with the beauty of God’s creation in honor of a saint who loved nature so much.
You are invited to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special intention.