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News & Events
Come watch the Joliet Slammers game as a parish on Friday July 29th at 6:30pm, Free tickets are provided by St. Francis. Featuring Princess Night. Come out to meet some of your favorite princesses. For all who dress in their royal attire, you are welcome to join a pre-game Princess Parade! Our very own Matt Toohill will be juggling. Stay for post game fireworks! For more information & to sign up online...
Finding God in Art - Friday, July 15th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the Religious Ed Center. This is the time for children in 1st to 5th grade to experience the love of God through art. Children will participate in age-appropriate art projects with a spiritual theme. All children must be accompanied by one or preferably both parents and should wear clothing appropriate for messy projects. If interested, turn in or mail the registration form to the Religious Education Center.
Looking for a way to help out the Ukrainian Refugees? We have set up a link to donate through Give Central. Donations will be accepted for Ukrainian Refugee Relief before and after all masses this weekend. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
ARE YOU INTERESTED in becoming a MINISTER OF PRAISE? What does it mean?
As a Minister of Praise you promise to pray and offer your sufferings and joys for the needs of the parish, the universal church and all prayer requests listed in our parish book of intercessions (located near the chapel). The pastor or designated parish staff member sends all ministers of praise a letter each month naming specific prayer intentions for that month. All parishioners are assured of being prayed for daily. To become a minister, please contact Sr. Gael at the parish office via phone 708-460-0042 or email at ggensler@sfaorland.org 
St. Francis Art Exhibit...A Call for Artists St. Francis of Assisi is having an Art Exhibition in October of 2022. This will be only for artists who are parishioners of St. Francis. 2 D 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 Father Jay in the office. 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, July 2nd 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. 
The next Grief Support meeting is June 11th, the 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00-5:00 pm in the Great Room.
Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC 
SUNDAY, JULY 3rd 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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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. |