News and Events

The following events are upcoming for the month of November/December:

ONGOING

Rosary – Tuesdays @ 6 PM in the Church; Saturdays @7:30 AM before 8:00 AM Mass

Confessions – Every Saturday, 3 PM-3:45 PM in the Church.  During Lent, every Monday, 6PM -7PM in the Church.

Pre Baptismal Classes – last Monday of the Month.  Please call Parish office to register.

Cans and Bottles – Ongoing.  Please drop off at Rectory Back Porch.  No glass!

Clothing Drive – Ongoing.  Please drop of at Rectory Back Porch.

Prayer Shawl Ministry – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 and 6:00 PM in Church Hall.  Next meeting February 14th.

St. Francis Church Choir rehearsals – Wednesdays 6:45 – 8 PM in the Church Hall

Stations of the Cross – Every Friday at 7:00 PM during Lent.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Eucharistic Adoration of our Lord – Beginning January 27, 2023 and every Friday 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory chapel.

Bags & Bucks BINGO – Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Church Hall.  Seats are limited.  Bring your own snacks and beverages.

Palm Crosses for Sale – Please call the Parish Center to order (203) 729-4543 until March 23,2023.  Pictures of the crosses are at both church entrances.  24″, various colors and 2 lilies on each cross.   $8.00 each.  Pickup at Parish Center between March 20 and March 31, 2023 8:00 – 12:00.

Lenten Meals – Every Friday during Lent from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall.  $15 – adults, $6 – children (4-9) or $38 – family   $13 – Seniors (70%) and  Veterans.  See flyer for weekly dinner menus.

Connecticut March for Life – Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Rally – 12:00 PM March – 1:00 PM.  Bus will depart from St. Francis parking lot at 10:40 am and will return at 3:20 pm.  $15.00 per person with promo code KOC23SFA.

Bereavement Program – 10 Week Program beginning April 13, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Church Hall.  Please call Parish Center to register – 8AM – 12 Noon (203) 729-4543 or Pat at (203) 723-8194.

Living Rosary – Any adult interested in participating in the Living Rosary being held April 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Church, please contact the Parish Office at 203.729.4543.  The Rosary will be said for all CCD participants in Grade 7-9.

Festival of Tables Auction – Saturday, April 29, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Church Hall.  Dinner, raffles, fun and an auction with a “Twist”.  Call (203) 228-4011 for information.