Grand Raffle $100 per ticket and only 1500 tickets are available.
Grand Prize $30,000.00 Second Prize $5,000.00 Third Prize $3,000.00 Fourth through Tenth Prizes $1,000.00 Grand Raffle winners will be drawn on Thanksgiving Day Tickets must be purchased by November 20th to be eligible for the Grand Raffle. Ticket requests must be received in the office by October 6th to qualify for the Early Bird Drawing. On October 7th two $1,000.00 winners will be drawn. Purchase more than one ticket to be eligible for an additional $1,000.00 multiple purchaser prize. 
Saturday, October 7th Trivia Night in Upton Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15.00. Get your teams together: Family, Friends, and Neighbors (21 and over) for a Casual Night Out. Tickets on Sale Starting Sept. 16th.
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Follow Fr. Jay and some of our parishioners on their Italy Pilgrimage. Take a look at the photo album.
Fall Harvest Food Drive Before and After All Masses on September 30th & October 1st. Please drop off your non-perishable food items, toiletries and paper items at the vans in the church parking lot. Monetary donations also appreciated. Jelly, spaghetti & sauce, rice, beans, cereal, toilet paper and larger sized diapers are especially needed. Food distributed to St. Blase in Summit, St. Philip Neri in Chicago and the Orland Township Food Pantry
June 2023 to July 2024 - Year of the Eucharistic Revival Opportunities
The “Eucharistic Revival” was initiated by the U.S. bishops, it is a three-year movement to renew the Church by rekindling devotion to the Eucharist, the source and summit of our life. Click here for upcoming opportunities 
Mass of Remembrance for Parents and Extended Family Members Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM. 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. When a child dies at any age, the family suffers long lasting pain. Parents and families who have experienced the death of a child of any age are invited to come to a Mass of Remembrance to honor the memory of their child (children).
Saint Francis of Assisi has a Weekly Gospel Podcast currently available on multiple streaming platforms including: Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, & iHeart Radio. Hear the weekly Sunday Gospel and our homilies with directed questions to integrate Jesus and the Good News into our daily lives. You can also listen to all of the podcasts here on our website or on Libsyn website.
The SFA Art Exhibit is back again this year in the Fall slated for October 21st through 27th. Once again, we are asking for artists from St. Francis who would like to share their art.
2D work like paintings or drawings in any medium, textiles, and small sculpture or ceramics will be accepted. Subject matter should be family friendly. If you are interested in displaying your work, please contact Fr. Jay via email (jsuero@sfaorland.org) or in the office: 708-460-0042. Space is limited, so sign up soon and start creating! 
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, October 7th 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. 
Grief Support Group: Monday, October 9th , 3:30-5pm
Topic: Grieving and Post-traumatic growth. Can they co-exist? Consider joining other Grieving Hearts to explore the sixth stage of grief, Post traumatic growth. There is no specific timeline as you work through the difficult stages of grief. However, research shows that moving toward” finding meaning” through the life of our loved one, can lead to healing and personal growth. You are not alone. Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC 
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st 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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