The Helping Hands Committee will be holding
their winter food drive the weekend of January 25th & 26th. Non perishable food items may be dropped off at the van in the parking lot, before or after all masses. Monetary donations will also be accepted. 
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. We meet the fourth Thursday of the month. All are welcome! 
Are you interested in becoming a host family? If you are interested in hosting our traveling statue of Our Lady of Fatima, please stop by the table in the narthex before or after masses on January 25th & 26th.
Pope Francis had declared the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 26, 2025, as Sunday of the Word of God in all Catholic parishes throughout the world.
Bring your Bible with you to Mass next weekend, January 25th & 26th. After the homily, Father will bless the Bibles. A few Bibles will be available for purchase in the Narthex. A pamphlet will be available for you to take with you to enthrone the Bible in your home.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED! 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 [email protected].
ROSARY FOR LIFE Please join us for the Rosary for Life the first Saturday of each month. We will meet at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 1st. We will pray at the Eucharistic Chapel at the base of the bell tower. Hope to see you then!
CHILDREN'S MASS on Sunday, February 2nd at 9:30 am in the Great Room (upstairs). This is a special gathering for parents & PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN – SPECIAL AGE APPROPRIATE MASS
GRIEF SUPPORT Monday, February 10th
3:30-5:00 pm Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC 
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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Quick Links
Online Masses at Home SFA Parent Lifelines Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Religious Education Registration (OR CALL RE Office 708-460-0155) Fr. Jay's 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 December 22, 2024 December 29, 2024 January 5, 2025 January 12, 2025 January 19, 2025 January 26, 2025 |
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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. |