THIS LENT GIVE BLOOD!
Saturday, March 7 - 7:30 am- 11:30 am St. Francis Room (Lower Level) Schedule your donation time one of several ways: - Before or after Masses during the weekends of Feb. 21/22 and Feb 28/Mar 1 in the Narthex - Call Versiti Blood Centers at 1-800-7TO-GIVE (mention the above date and location) - Contact Joyce Franklin at (708) 250-9022 Age 16 (with parental consent) and over may donate - WALK INS WELCOME! REMEMBER: EAT A GOOD MEAL AND DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS AHEAD OF TIME Eligibility questions? Call Versiti Blood Center at (708) 633-0101 
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 
Join us this Lent for the live production of
The Passion of Christ Saturday, March 14th, 6:00PM Cecylia Jablonska is the director and screenwriter of the Passion of Christ which was set to music by Emmy award-winning composer Andrzej Warzocha. Passion of Christ has been performed all over Chicagoland as a holiday tradition for the past 35 years. It has also toured outside of Illinois, in Arizona, California, Indiana, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Canada and Poland. Join us for this amazing production, in addition to a spiritual preparation for the Resurrection of our Lord. Click to watch a trailer of this amazing production. This is a free event. No tickets required. 
You are invited to attend Christ Renews His Parish 2026
Women's weekend: March 21 - March 22 CRHP team members will be in the Narthex, or call the Parish Office with questions. 
Easter Baskets For Parish Homebound
The Helping Hands Committee is hoping to bring a smile to the faces of our parish homebound this Easter with baskets donated by our parishioners. The baskets will be delivered to our parish homebound by their ministers of care during Easter week. Here are some suggestions to fill the baskets: · Shampoo and conditioners, hand cream, combs, nail polish, and brushes, deodorant, toothpaste or dusting powder, note cards, magazines, or puzzle books, travel kleenex packs, pretzels, cheese and crackers, and snacks, playing cards, Homemade Easter Cards from your little ones. Use your imagination, be creative! Mark your calendars - Baskets can be returned the weekend of March 13th and 14th - Please mark your basket “Male” or “Female” or “Couple”. Questions? Contact St. Francis office 708-460-0042. Thank you from the Helping Hands Committee!
GRIEF SUPPORT
March 9, 2026 3:30-5:00 PM Please consider joining other 'Grieving Hearts' to share how Faith has impacted your grief journey. Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC 
St Francis of Assisi Golf League
Monday mornings beginning May 11th Rolling Hill at Silver Lake CC League Fee: $45.00 includes end of season banquet. Click here to sign up Contact the parish office with any questions 
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, March 26th. All are welcome! 
ROSARY FOR LIFE
Please join us to pray the Rosary for Life at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 7th. 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, May 3rd 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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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 January 25, 2026 February 1, 2026 February 8, 2026 February 15, 2026 February 22, 2026 March 1, 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. |