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News & Events
The Grand Raffle this year will be bigger and better than ever! $50,000 in prizes. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased in the Narthex after Masses, in the parish office or online. The Grand Raffle will be drawn on November 25th. Deadline for the final drawing is November 22nd. Purchase your tickets by September 30th to qualify for the Early Bird Drawing on October 4th. Early Bird prize $1,000. Purchase more than one ticket to qualify for the multiple purchaser prize of $1,000. First Prize$30,000; Second Prize$5,000; Third Prize$3,000; 4th ~ 10th Prizes$1,000 Each.
Parish Mission - Our Restless Journey presented by Rev. Thomas R. McCarthy, O.S.A. September 26, 27, 28 2021. Life - The restless journey towards God united in mind and heart. Am I fighting or embracing the journey? Please join us for Fr. Tom's Mission. (if you cannot attend in person you can view the livestream by clicking on the links below)
Sunday, Sept. 26, 7 pm in the Church Monday, Sept. 27, 7 pm in the Church and includes an opportunity for Reconciliation Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7 pm in the Church - we conclude the mission with a special Mass. Full Biography and Picture Rev. Thomas McCarthy, O.S.A. 
Mass of Remembrance Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00 PM - for Parents and the whole family who have lost children of any age. Join us for a special mass honoring his/her memory and praying for eternal peace. We pray in memory of the lives we have co-created with you, God. Increase our trust that they are now in Your loving arms, enjoying the fullness of life.
Pet Blessing, Saturday, October 2nd, 12:00PM at the St. Francis Center. Please join us!
Rejoice and be glad as we celebrate 25 years of Priestly Ministry of Reverend Richard A. Young O.S.A., Sunday, October 3, 2021. Join us for liturgy at 12:00 PM. Refreshments following in Upton Hall.
SFA Children's Choir Rehearsals resume on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 Kids in Grades 2-5 rehearse from 4:00-5:15 in the Lower Level Music Room; Grades 6-12 rehearse from 5:30-6:30 in the Lower Level Music Room. Hey Kids, bring a friend! To register, please email the Music Ministry Office at: music@sfaorland.org or call the Music Ministry Office at (708)460-9831 to leave a Voice Mail. Rehearsal and Mass-Performance Schedule, Parental Permission Forms, etc. will be available online and at the Sept. rehearsals.
Our St. Peregrine Novena continues on Monday, October 4th, at 7:00 pm in the church. We pray in particular for people who suffer from cancer and for an end to the pandemic. All parishioners are welcome to participate. St. Peregrine is the patron saint for persons suffering from illnesses of all types in particular cancer. Saint Peregrine was healed of a cancerous ulcer on his leg which was considered beyond saving. The fame of this event in 1325 spread rapidly around the western Church. Christians, and especially the sick, began to invoke his name and seek his intercession for the relief of their suffering and even for a cure from sickness. The canonization of St. Peregrine in 1726 increased people’s devotion to him which spread to the universal Church.
The SFA Knights of Columbus Council 16369 presents "Runnin' with the Knights" 26.2 Yard Marathon. Run Our Unique 26.2 Yard (78 ft) Course on Saturday, October 16th from 11 am to 3 pm at Paddy B's 11969 West 143 St. Orland Park, IL 60462. For more information and/or to Register Online. It is $25 to Benefit Special Olympics. Registration Earns You One Free 22oz Beer (Proper ID Required) & One Free Hotdog. Register before September 20th and receive a complimentary Commemorative T-Shirt & Beer Stein.
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.
Vicariate Workshops - Ministry Training. Click the Links below for details:
Ministry of Care Training Liturgical Minister Training for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 
Want to become an Altar Server at St. Francis? If you are in 4th Grade or higher, register here. We will reach out to you early Sept. for exact dates of the training which will occur later in the month. For any questions or concerns, please email Mary Kay Burberry at mkburberry@sfaorland.org.
ROSARY FOR LIFE ~ Please join us for the Rosary for Life, Saturday, October 2nd at 10 AM in the Eucharistic Chapel. Hope to see you there!
The next Grief Support meeting is October 11, 2021, the 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00 pm in the Great Room. Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you. It is a natural part of life, however, we are not meant to go through grief alone. The group will be facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC. Join us and allow us to walk this journey with you. Please call the parish office708-460-0042 to register – limited to 10 participants. Remember your mask and social distancing.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children (RCIA)
ARE YOU
St. Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of the Woods and St. Michael will be joining together for RCIA. If you are interested, please call the parish office 708-460—0042. We are ready to begin!!!!! |
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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. |
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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. |
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. |