Annual Grand Raffle
$100 per Ticket Raffle prizes totaling $50,000 will be drawn on October 4, 2026 1st Prize - $30,000 2nd Prize - $5,000 3rd Prize - $3,000 4th through 10th Prizes - $1,000 www.givecentral.org/customizable-online-giving/207/event/5012 
St. Francis Jubilee
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Year of St. Francis from Jan. 10, 2026 through Jan. 10, 2027. The Archdiocese of Chicago will join Catholics around the world in celebrating a Franciscan Jubilee year, observed from Jan. 10, 2026, through Jan. 10, 2027, marking the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi, a Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the special Jubilee year inviting the faithful to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of St. Francis whose profound commitment to the gospel, love for the poor and reverence for all of creation continues to inspire Christians eight centuries later. For more information www.archchicago.org/news-and-events/st-francis-jubliee Many events are planned throughout the year. Please consider immersing yourself in the life and charism of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi! More information on these upcoming events can be found on SFA Devotions page 
Upcoming Jubilee Event Celebration of the Feast of the Portiuncula August 2 12 PM Mass Followed by Knights of Columbus providing hot dogs and refreshments, as well as, activities for younger kids in Upton Hall More information on upcoming events can be found on SFA Devotions page 
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children (OCIA)
Are you interested in being baptized? Already baptized but desire to become a member of the Catholic Faith? Then the OCIA is for you! Call Sr. Gael at the parish office 708-460-0042 or email [email protected] for more information and/ or to begin this new faith journey 
Religious Ed Registration for New Families
Religious Education Classes for Grades 1-8 begin in September. Registration is open now. We look forward to welcoming 1st Graders AND new families. Classes start the week of Labor Day, and meet at the St Francis Center, up on the hill, not in the church building. You are welcome to stop at the St Francis Center to complete the Registration forms. We're normally in the office Mon-Thurs. Call us at 708-460-0155 or request information here: Contact Us 
GRIEF SUPPORT
Monday, August 10th 3:30-5pm Anxiety and Grief The experience of ‘anxiety’ after the loss of your loved one is shared by many who are grieving. The uncertainty of life after a loss is painful, yet a natural reaction. Join other grieving hearts to explore ways to work through this challenging “Stage of Grief.” You are not alone. Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC 
Lectio Divina
The format could be described as a fusion of lectio divina (sacred reading) and group spiritual direction/faith sharing. The starting point is to look at the upcoming Sunday Gospel and reflect on its various meanings, and then to see how it applies to participants' lives. For more information on Lectio Divina click here. Next meeting July 30. All are welcome! 
ROSARY FOR LIFE
Please join us for the Rosary for Life at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 1st. If we have nice weather (no rain and not terribly hot) we will be praying up the hill by the Mary statue. If we have inclement weather, we will be in the chapel at the base of the bell tower. As always, our intention is for the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, and for peace in our world, cities, campuses and homes. Please consider joining us! Hope to see you then! 
CHILDREN'S MASS
Sunday, August 2 9:30 am St Francis Room. This is a special gathering for parents & preschool age children Special age appropriate mass 
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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Online Masses at Home
SFA Parent Lifelines Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Religious Education Registration (OR CALL RE Office 708-460-0155) Art & Theology Dynamic Catholic Daily Mass Readings Liturgy of the Hours Bible Common Prayers Rosary Guide Vatican Website U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops Word On Fire FORMED Bulletins May 10, 2026 May 17, 2026 May 24, 2026 May 31, 2026 June 7, 2026 June 14, 2026 June 21,2026 June 28, 2026 July 5, 2026 July 12, 2026 July 19, 2026 |
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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. |
I'm New
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. |
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. |