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Multi-Parish Knowledge & Prayer Series 2019, Friday, Dec. 6th at 7:00 pm "Holy Hour for Life, Marriage & Family - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Homily, Litany, Benediction" at St. Bernard's Parish, 13030 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen. Fellowship Afterwards. Sponsored by the Multi-Parish Respect Life Ministries of St. Bernard’s - St. Francis of Assisi - Our Lady of the Woods - St. Michael-Our Mother of Good Counsel - Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Parish
28th Annual Christmas Outreach Appeal 2019 Each Christmas Saint Francis of Assisi Parish has followed the example of Christ to love and serve one another. We remember to not only share our blessings with the people we love, but also with those less fortunate; the hungry, the poor, and those facing the challenges to overcome life’s difficulties. Let us, as a parish, share God’s blessings this Christmas to assist our fellow man, especially those in need of our help and prayers. Christmas Outreach Program supports: St. Agatha Sharing Tree - purchasing Christmas gifts for 425 people; St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Charities Committee programs: Providing and serving Suppers and assisting Children in need. Dinners at Bishop Goedert Residence to honor US Veterans and Seniors; Women Crisis Center and Courage Program supporting life; Hunger Relief Programs; St Vincent de Paul directly assisting parishioners of Saint Francis of Assisi. “For it is in giving that we receive”. Tree Tags & CJB Script Gift Cards will be available Nov. 30 & Dec. 1. Please RETURN WRAPPED GIFT WITH TAG December 14 & 15.
This Christmas Season, Give the Gift of Life, Donate Blood, Saturday, December 14, 7:30 - 11:30 am in the St. Francis Room (Lower Level). Blood collection at this time of year is CRITICAL. Unfortunately, the need for blood does not take a holiday. Each Donation could help save 3 lives! Schedule your donation time one of 3 ways: before or after Masses December 7 & 8 in the Narthex; Online at www.heartlandbc.org or contact Joyce Franklin at (708) 250-9022. WALK-INS WELCOME! Donate blood during the month of December and the Chicago Wolves will thank you for supporting our community with a BOGO* coupon for any home game during the 2019-2020 season. *while supplies last
St. Francis of Assisi is now a registered charitable organization with AmazonSmile. If you already do some of your shopping online, we’d love to invite you to use AmazonSmile with St. Francis of Assisi. Shopping with Amazon smile is just like shopping on Amazon.com except you can feel even better about your purchases! If you choose St. Francis of Assisi as your charitable organization with your existing Amazon account shopping online becomes a great way to support the church. Every time you shop using AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase to St. Francis of Assisi.
SAVE THE DATE for Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) 2020! Join us for a 30 hour faith deepening opportunity:
Men's Retreat - February 29th - March 1st Women's Retreat March 14th-15th To learn more/watch our video... |
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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. |