Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Men - Feb 25/26, 2023 ~ Women - March 4/5, 2023. Stop at the table in the Narthex after Mass to register.
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Calling all Kids…Saint Francis of Assisi Resumes rehearsals for SPRING on Tuesday afternoon, FEBRUARY 7, 2023 in the Music Ministry Rehearsal Room. (Lower Level of the Church, next to Upton Hall). Kids in Grades 2-5 rehearse from 4:30-5:45. First Grade students who are good readers can join with permission. Junior High and High School Youth Chorale rehearses on Saturdays beginning Feb. 18th from Noon-1PM— but are welcome to join on Tuesdays as Choir Helpers! Come and join us as we prepare for Lent, Easter, Spring and our summer tour to GATLINBURG, TN!!! Newcomers welcome! Please email: music@sfaorland.org or call: (708)460-9831 voice mail to register.
The SFA Knights of Columbus and the Children's Choir are hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 12th after all masses in Upton Hall. The cost is $10 per person. Kids 4 and under are FREE. So come join us for all you can eat Pancakes, Gluten Free Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Coffee, Milk & Juice. Proceeds will assist the Children's Choir.
St Francis of Assisi Helping Hands Committee is once again holding its Annual Courage Baby Shower to benefit young mothers in need. Donations will be accepted before and after all masses the weekend of February 11 & 12. We will be collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED baby items such as: Clothing, blankets diapers (larger sizes), Bottles, formula, diaper bags, Strollers, car seats and booster seats, Baby products such as shampoo, soap, lotion & powder, Bibs, pacifiers, onesies and sleepers, Cash and check donations are also accepted. (NO cribs or used items will be accepted). All items will benefit the “Courage” program through St. Germaine Parish and will be distributed to single mothers in the southwestern greater Chicago area. Won't you please help support these young women who have chosen LIFE for their babies?
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 jsuero@sfaorland.org.
ROSARY FOR LIFE
Please join us for the Rosary on Saturday, February 4th at 10 AM. We will meet up the hill by the Mary statue, weather permitting. If weather is inclement, we will be in the Eucharistic Chapel at the base of the bell tower. 
February Date Change. The next Grief Support meeting is
Monday, February 6th, 4:00-5:00 pm in the Great Room Topic: “What ifs”, Guilt and Regret: How they keep us stuck in grief. Consider joining other Grieving Hearts to explore and understand how holding on to unresolved feelings can keep us from moving through our grief. You are not alone. Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC 
SUNDAY, FEB. 5th at 9:30 AM
ST. FRANCIS ROOM - LOWER LEVEL 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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |