the catholic community of st. francis of assisi
Jubilee Year of St. Francis
Welcome to a sacred year of reflection, renewal, and joyful celebration as we honor the Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi. Rooted in the spirit of humility, peace, and deep reverence for all creation, this Jubilee invites our community to rediscover the timeless wisdom of St. Francis and live more intentionally in harmony with God, one another, and the world around us.
Throughout this year, we will come together as a community in prayer, service, and celebration, embracing the Franciscan call to simplicity, compassion, and care for all living things.
Elevated Parish Mission
Join us for the Elevated Parish Mission, a three-night parish-wide experience designed to help you encounter the transforming love of Jesus Christ and discover the joy of living as His disciple.
Through inspiring preaching, dynamic worship, Eucharistic Adoration, and meaningful opportunities for prayer and reflection, the Elevated Parish Mission invites you to deepen your faith and experience the love of Christ in a powerful way. Whether you are just beginning your faith journey or have been walking with the Lord for years, this mission offers an opportunity to renew your heart and grow in authentic discipleship.
Learn more about this transformational community experience!
October 25th-27th
Let the Little Children Come to Me
Jesus knew the value we should all place on our children when he said in the Gospel of Matthew, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Parents’ love for their children is endless. No parent ever wants anything bad to happen to their children, and would rather suffer themselves than have their children suffer; but that is not how the vagaries of life always work.
The Lyons family knew from the beginning that their son Joseph’s life would be different. His mom, Stephanie, tells his story: “We are very open about his story and testament, and Joseph was born in 2021 with half a heart. Typically, three surgeries would help reconstruct his heart and optimize its performance. He had the first two surgeries before he was four months old. Following the second surgery, he had a really rough recovery. He struggled to recover and spent six weeks in the ICU before going home on New Year’s Eve of 2021.”
Al-Anon
When a family member or friend is sick, struggling financially, facing career difficulties, or facing other modern-day challenges, we all hope to be there to help. When the struggle becomes more overwhelming, meal trains, visit schedules, or a donation fund can help. “Many hands make light work,” or so the saying goes. But what happens when the struggle is more personal, socially uncomfortable, and the support group is smaller? Who supports the supporters by sharing their own experiences or just listening?
Al-Anon is just such an organization for those family and friends who are supporting someone struggling with addiction. As their ministry page on the St. Francis website says, “Al-Anon is a support program for family members and friends of individuals struggling with alcoholism. It provides a safe and confidential space to share experiences, find strength, and learn coping strategies. Through meetings and resources, Al-Anon helps individuals navigate the challenges of loving someone with alcohol addiction while focusing on their own well-being and recovery. “
