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Calling all graduates! Whether it is from graduate school, high school, or elementary school, you name it! St. Francis of Assisi Parish wants to honor and recognize you and your wonderful academic achievement. On the first weekend of June (the 5th and 6th) we will offer a special blessing and even a little gift as a token of our support at each of our Masses. Just show up at Mass and listen to be called upon!
The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland Needs Your Help Beginning May 22nd, St. Francis of Assisi will be participating in the Annual Baby Bottle Project. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland has continued to provide counseling and support for women considering abortion. This year you have a choice of how you would like to help. You can take a Baby Bottle Envelope in which you can place a check or credit card information and return it to church on June 5th or 6th. If you would prefer not to take an envelope, you can make a Virtual Baby Bottle donation at the website for the Women’s Centers. Visit gotwc.org and click on “Virtual Baby Bottle” to make a donation. Be sure to indicate that St. Francis of Assisi is your Parish so the entire community can be thanked for their generosity. By donating virtually you can help save lives actually! If you have a Baby Bottle from last year, please return it to church.
St. Francis of Assisi Summer Blood Drive, Saturday, June 5 - 7:30 am- 11:30 am in Upton Hall (Lower Level of Church). Schedule your donation Online or Call Joyce Franklin at 708-250-9022 or Call Paula Belski at 708-460-0042. Walk-Ins Welcome. Eligibility questions? Call Versiti Blood Center at (708) 633-0101. All donors will receive a gift bag!
NOTE: DONATIONS HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED SINCE THE WIDESPREAD AVAILABILITY OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE, SO YOUR PARTICIPATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! 
Tuesday Mornings with Mary ~ Grotto on the Hill Beginning May 4 through May 25 on Tuesdays after 8:30 am Mass until approximately 10:30 am or whenever you have to leave. . Weather permitting. No scripted format. No Sign up required since we will be outside and keeping our distance. You are invited to spend your Tuesday mornings with Mary. This is a general invitation to all who would like to join a morning getting to know new friends while paying tribute to Mary. Bring your family young and old, babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, bring your favorite beverage, coffee, tea, water etc... and of course bring a chair, pillow, or blanket.
Pathlights, formerly known as PLOWS Council on Aging, is partnering with AgeOptions and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) to provide in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for suburban Cook County residents who are unable to leave home due to age, disability, or medical impairment. Please see the attached flyer for all details and criteria.
St. Francis is open for Mass with a limit of 150 people per time. You must register for Mass because of contact tracing. Click on button to the right.
We still encourage people to pray with us online. If you would rather, you can View Online Masses at Home 
If you haven't already, please take a moment to view "In the Spirit of St. Francis" messages from Staff members at St. Francis of Assisi.
Please join us for the next 'Rosary for Life' on Saturday, June 5th at 10:00 AM. We will
meet at the Mary statue, up the hill near the Religious Education Center, weather permitting. 
The next Grief Support meeting is June 14, 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)
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