St. Francis of Assisi Orland Park, IL
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  • Home
  • Celebrate
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Marriage
    • Funerals
    • Devotions
  • Serve
    • Serve Your Community >
      • Catholic Charities
      • Helping Hands
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Prayer Shawl Ministry
      • St. Vincent de Paul Society
      • Respect Life Ministry
      • Protecting God's Children
    • Serve Your Parish >
      • Liturgical Ministries
      • Music Ministry
      • Baptismal Greeters
      • Special Events Committees
      • Welcoming Ministry
      • Social Committee
      • Bereavement Ministry
      • Ministers of Care
      • Ministry of Praise
    • Xtreme Youth Service
  • GROW
    • Youth >
      • Pre School Group
      • CJB Catholic School
      • RELIGIOUS EDUCATION >
        • Altar Server Training
        • RE Grade 1-3
        • RE Grade 4-6
        • RE Grade 7-8
        • RE CALENDAR
        • CATECHISTS
    • Teen >
      • SFA Youth Home
      • Xtreme Calendar
      • Faith Talk >
        • NCYC & Retreats
      • Xtreme Leadership
      • Teen Resources
    • Adult >
      • Support Groups
      • Christ Renews His Parish
      • RCIA
      • Couples Ministry
  • Gather
    • Friends of St. Francis Seniors
    • Xtreme Youth Social
  • About Us
    • History
    • Staff
    • Parish Council
    • Finance Council
    • Buildings and Grounds
    • Contact
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    • Donate
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Mass Schedule 
​Weekend Schedule

Mass Times
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm

Weekday Schedule
Mass Time
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am

Reconciliation
Saturday: 9:00 am 

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Grand Raffle ​$100 per ticket and only 1500 tickets are available.

Grand Prize $30,000.00
Second Prize $5,000.00
Third Prize $3,000.00
Fourth through Tenth Prizes $1,000.00
 
Grand Raffle winners will be drawn on Thanksgiving Day
Tickets must be purchased by November 20th to be eligible for the Grand Raffle.
Ticket requests must be received in the office by October 6th to qualify for the Early Bird Drawing. On October 7th two $1,000.00 winners will be drawn. Purchase more than one ticket to be eligible for an additional $1,000.00 multiple purchaser prize.


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Saturday, October 7th Trivia Night in Upton Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15.00. Get your teams together: Family, Friends, and Neighbors (21 and over) for a Casual Night Out. Tickets on Sale Starting Sept. 16th. 
(More details....)


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Follow Fr. Jay and some of our parishioners on their Italy Pilgrimage. Take a look at the photo album.


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Fall Harvest Food Drive Before and After All Masses on September 30th & October 1st. Please drop off your non-perishable food items, toiletries and paper items at the vans in the church parking lot.  Monetary donations also appreciated. Jelly, spaghetti & sauce, rice, beans, cereal, toilet paper and larger sized diapers are especially needed. Food distributed to St. Blase in Summit, St. Philip Neri in Chicago and the Orland Township Food Pantry


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June 2023 to July 2024 - Year of the Eucharistic Revival Opportunities
The “Eucharistic Revival” was initiated by the U.S. bishops, it is a three-year movement to renew the Church by rekindling devotion to the Eucharist, the source and summit of our life.
​Click here for upcoming opportunities


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Mass of Remembrance for Parents and Extended Family Members Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM. We pray in memory of the lives we have co-created with you, God. Increase our trust that they are now in Your loving arms, enjoying the fullness of life. When a child dies at any age, the family suffers long lasting pain. Parents and families who have experienced the death of a child of any age are invited to come to a Mass of Remembrance to honor the memory of their child (children). 


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Saint Francis of Assisi has a Weekly Gospel Podcast currently available on multiple streaming platforms including: Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, & iHeart Radio. Hear the weekly Sunday Gospel and our homilies with directed questions to integrate Jesus and the Good News into our daily lives. You can also listen to all of the podcasts here on our website or on Libsyn website.


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​The SFA Art Exhibit is back again this year in the Fall slated for October 21st through 27th. Once again, we are asking for artists from St. Francis who would like to share their art. 

2D work like paintings or drawings in any medium, textiles, and small sculpture or ceramics will be accepted. Subject matter should be family friendly. If you are interested in displaying your work, please contact Fr. Jay via email (jsuero@sfaorland.org) or in the office: 708-460-0042. Space is limited, so sign up soon and start creating!


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​Want to become an Altar Server at St. Francis?  If you are in 4th Grade or higher, register here for a required in-person training session. Watch our training video on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axU1uA3l45o) to familiarize yourself with the expectations of serving with us. For any questions or concerns, please email Fr. Jay Suero at jsuero@sfaorland.org.


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ROSARY FOR LIFE 
​Please join us for the Rosary on Saturday,  October 7th at 10 AM. We will meet up the hill by the Mary statue, weather permitting. If weather is inclement, we will be in the Eucharistic Chapel at the base of the bell tower.​​


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Grief Support Group:  Monday, October 9th , 3:30-5pm
Topic: Grieving and Post-traumatic growth. Can they co-exist?
Consider joining other Grieving Hearts to explore the sixth stage of grief, Post traumatic growth. There is no specific timeline as you work through the difficult stages of grief. However, research shows that moving toward” finding meaning” through the life of our loved one, can lead to healing and personal growth. You are not alone.  Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC


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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st at 9:30 AM
ST. FRANCIS ROOM - LOWER LEVEL         
SPECIAL GATHERING FOR PARENTS & PRESCHOOL AGE  CHILDREN –
SPECIAL AGE APPROPRIATE MASS
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St. Vincent de Paul Conference of St. Francis of Assisi Parish helps the poor and needy within our parish boundaries with food and financial assistance. If you are in need of assistance, please call our parish office 708-460—0042 and a volunteer will return your call as soon as possible.

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​Becoming Catholic
All are welcome at St. Francis.  No matter where you are on your faith journey, we are here to walk with you.  We invite you to join us at mass.  Come and feel the warmth of our community.  If you would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, have questions or already have decided you would like to become Catholic, please contact the parish office to set up a time to speak to a member of our pastoral staff. 
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Our Mission ~ The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family.  We believe in Jesus Christ, and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis.  We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.
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​You & Your Family
The life and vitality of St. Francis of Assisi thrives on the commitment of the many people involved in the various ministries of the parish.  Currently, we have over 30 committees and ministries for all ages.  We encourage you to consider participation in one or more of these areas.
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Our Mission ~ The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family.  We believe in Jesus Christ, and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis.  We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
15050 South Wolf Road
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 460-0042
parishoffice@sfaorland.org

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm