Knights of Columbus - Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 14th Following 8:00 am & 10:00 am mass Adults & Teens: $15 Children 5 - 12: $5 4 years and younger Free Proceeds to benefit SFA Children's Choir Upton Hall 
12th Night Celebration Orland Holiday Orchestra "Starring" St. Michael & St. Francis Choirs Handbells and Children's Choir Sunday January 4, 2026 3:00 pm St Francis of Assisi Church Tickets on sale now! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-epiphany-concert 
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: Thursday, December 18th. All are welcome! 
ROSARY FOR LIFE
Please join us to pray the Rosary for Life at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 3rd. We will be praying up the hill at the Mary statue weather permitting. If there in inclement weather we will be in the Eucharistic Chapel at the foot of the Bell Tower. Going forward, we will continue to meet the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Hope you can join us!Please join us for the Rosary for Life the first Saturday of each month. Hope to see you then! 
CHILDREN'S MASS
Sunday, January 4th at 9:30 am in the St Francis Room. This is a special gathering for parents & PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN – SPECIAL AGE APPROPRIATE MASS 
GRIEF SUPPORT DECEMBER
December 15th: 3:30-5:00PM, Grieving During the Holidays Holidays are difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Join other 'grieving hearts' to explore how to create meaningful ways to find comfort, hope and connection, as you hold both happy memories and sadness. You are not alone. 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 October 12, 2025 October 19, 2025 October 26, 2025 November 2, 2025 November 9, 2025 November 16, 2025 November 23,2025 November 30, 2025 December 7, 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. |