St. Francis Jubilee
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Year of St. Francis from Jan. 10, 2026 through Jan. 10, 2027. The Archdiocese of Chicago will join Catholics around the world in celebrating a Franciscan Jubilee year, observed from Jan. 10, 2026, through Jan. 10, 2027, marking the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi, a Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the special Jubilee year inviting the faithful to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of St. Francis whose profound commitment to the gospel, love for the poor and reverence for all of creation continues to inspire Christians eight centuries later. For more information www.archchicago.org/news-and-events/st-francis-jubliee Many events are planned throughout the year. Please consider immersing yourself in the life and charism of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi! More information on these upcoming events can be found on SFA Devotions page 
May Crowning
May 13, Wednesday The feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Join us for the 8:30 Morning Mass and May Crowning. The celebration will continue with a potluck breakfast in Upton Hall. Bring your favorite breakfast food to share. Hope you can join in this wonderful tradition. 
IS THERE A FRANCISCAN IN YOU?
HOW YOU CAN BECOME A SECULAR FRANCISCAN “COME and SEE” ST. PADRE PIO FRATERNITY MOTHER CABRINI REGION of the Secular Franciscan Order GATHERING LOCATION: St. Francis of Assisi Parish - Great Room Meets once per month – 3rd Sunday 11:00 A.M. Start time For more information: Rosalie Leitelt will speak at all masses May 16 & 17 You can talk members in the Narthex after Mass or Contact: Rosalie Leitelt or [email protected] 
St. Vincent DePaul Bundle Weekend
May 16 & 17 Clean out your closets we will be collecting items before and after all masses. Donate new and gently used items! 
BABY BOTTLE PROJECT
Please return your change-filled baby bottles the weekend of May 23rd - May 24th The Baby Bottle Project benefits The Women’s Center of Greater Chicagoland. The Women’s Center is a nonprofit organization that directly assists mother and families experiencing crisis pregnancies by offering free services which include emotional, financial, material, and spiritual support as well as counseling, pregnancy testing, ultrasound, material and monetary provisions, prayers, and other aid. By God’s Grace, The Women’s Centers have saved over 37,000 babies –and their mothers – from abortion since 1984. 
Ocean's Rat Pack
The Social Committee at St. Francis is hosting an exciting special event! June 6th, 2026 Dinner will be served right after the 5:00pm mass in Upton Hall. Entertainment will begin at 7:30pm. Come, enjoy and be entertained by the fabulous Ocean’s Rat Pack featuring Tony Ocean, Elliot Wimbush and Bill Serritella! The Ocean’s Rat Pack entertains at various venues across the nation. They are the ultimate tribute group devoted to the music of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.. We are very fortunate that they have agreed to come to St. Francis of Assisi! You won’t want to miss it! Dinner will be a tossed Italian salad, pasta, meatballs and a boneless breast of chicken, catered by Rocco Vino’s. Ticket price is $30 per person. Tickets will be sold on the weekends of May16/17 and May 23/24 and May 30/31 after all masses. NO tickets will be sold at the door. Please feel free to BYOB! Coffee, pop and water will be provided. Please call the office with any additional questions. 
7th Annual Multi-Parish MISSION PROJECT
“Let Us Build A House Where Love Can Dwell” June 12—13, 2026 On the campus of St. Michael Parish 14327 Highland Ave Orland Park, IL 60462 Thank you for volunteering! www.signupgenius.com/go/508094AACAD2DAAF58-63719706-help#/ 
GRIEF SUPPORT
Monday, June 8, 3:30-5pm How Grief Changes Us: Forever and For Now Grief is change. It changes our life, routine, and our “picture” of what we thought life would be. As we look deeply at grief over time, we may discover changes in ourselves that have made us live life more fully in relationships, perspectives, and compassion, even though right now we can’t see it. Consider joining other “grieving hearts” to explore this idea of change and growth and healing. Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC 
Lectio Divina
The format could be described as a fusion of lectio divina (sacred reading) and group spiritual direction/faith sharing. The starting point is to look at the upcoming Sunday Gospel and reflect on its various meanings, and then to see how it applies to participants' lives. For more information on Lectio Divina click here. Next meeting May 28. All are welcome! 
ROSARY FOR LIFE
Please join us to pray the Rosary for Life at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 6th. We will be praying up the hill at the Mary statue weather permitting. If there in inclement weather we will be in the Eucharistic Chapel at the foot of the Bell Tower. Going forward, we will continue to meet the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Hope you can join us!Please join us for the Rosary for Life the first Saturday of each month. Hope to see you then! 
CHILDREN'S MASS
Sunday, June 7 9:30 am St Francis Room. This is a 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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MayOnline Masses at Home
SFA Parent Lifelines Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Religious Education Registration (OR CALL RE Office 708-460-0155) Fr. Jay's Art & Theology Dynamic Catholic Daily Mass Readings Liturgy of the Hours Bible Common Prayers Rosary Guide Vatican Website U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops Word On Fire FORMED Bulletins March 29, 2026 April 5, 2026 April 12, 2026 April 19, 2026 April 26,2026 May 03, 2026 May 10, 2026 |
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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. |
I'm New
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. |