St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community

09/11/2026

September 11 — We Remember. We Pray. We Will Never Forget.

Today, we remember all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and we hold in prayer their families and loved ones who continue to carry their memory.

We also remember the first responders, firefighters, police officers, military members, and ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage and selflessness that day.

May we never forget the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the unity and compassion that emerged in the days that followed.

🙏 Lord, grant eternal rest to those who died, comfort those who mourn, and bless all who continue to serve and protect our communities and our nation.

09/10/2026

Support Our 8th Grade Knights!

Please join us in supporting our St. John the Baptist 8th Grade Knights by purchasing a bracelet at the Fall Festival on Sunday, September 13th!

Our 8th graders have been working very hard over the past couple of weeks creating their bracelets, and they’ll also be volunteering at the festival alongside their art teacher.

Stop by, say hello, purchase a bracelet, and ask them how their school year is going so far!

These Knights have so many exciting ideas for where they would love to go for their 8th grade class trip before heading off to high school, but they need our parish and school community’s support to help make those dreams a reality!

Let’s show our 8th graders how much we believe in them and cheer them on as they make their final year at St. John the Baptist one to remember!

09/08/2026

Women, W**e & the Word Bible Study today!

We are studying the book Whispers of Mary from Ascension Press.
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic School Library

Come join us!

Bring your book and a friend! We’d love to have you!
Books can be purchased through Ascension Press or Amazon.

https://ascensionpress.com/products/whispers-of-mary-what-twelve-old-testament-women-teach-us-about-mary?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0eckm638&fbclid=IwY2xjawUD-4JwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Q0wdvrA4EI37sdCpHsL-M8NgauBjP2FxUNh9blDjXtOEydOKA6ovhDYR_hw_aem_RMmEGz6MTrod6mjcaN0fyg

Discover the echoes of Mary throughout the timeline of Scripture Throughout the history of the Bible, incredible women have played a part in the story of salvation. Steeped in Scripture, the Blessed Mother would have known and pondered the stories of these women. She might even have recognized piece...

09/08/2026

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Today we celebrate the birth of Mary, the woman chosen by God to become the mother of His Son. Through her humble “yes” to God, Mary gave life to Jesus—and through Jesus, she brought hope and salvation to the world.

Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant. Just as the Ark of the Old Covenant carried the presence of God, Mary carried within her the very Presence of God made flesh. She bore Jesus, the New Covenant, within her and brought Him to us.

On this beautiful feast, we give thanks for Mary’s faithful yes. May her example teach us to say “yes” to God with trust and humility, knowing that even our smallest “yes” can become part of His greater plan.

Happy Birthday, Blessed Mother! ❤️
Mary, Mother of God and Ark of the New Covenant, pray for us!

09/08/2026

What a beautiful way to remember our patron, St. Teresa of Calcutta.

09/05/2026

Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta — September 5

Today we celebrate St. Teresa of Calcutta, the patron saint of our Parish! Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910, she felt called to religious life at a young age. She became a Catholic nun and, in 1950, founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India.

For more than 50 years, Mother Teresa devoted her life to serving the poorest of the poor, caring for the sick, homeless, and forgotten, and reminding the world to see the face of Christ in every person. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and was canonized by Pope Francis in 2016.

She is the patron saint of missionaries, the poor, and World Youth Day.

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

May St. Teresa of Calcutta inspire us to serve others with humility, compassion, and great love.

St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

09/04/2026

Catholic HEART Workcamp 2026 Part 2

09/03/2026

✝️ Family Faith Formation & Sacramental Prep are less than THREE weeks away! ✝️

As we get ready to begin another year of Family Faith Formation, we wanted to share a few pictures from our 2026 Catholic HEART Workcamp Mission Trip.

These pictures are a beautiful reminder of something we are seeing more and more each year: our young people are craving to know their Catholic faith! They want to learn about Jesus, grow in their relationship with Him, serve others, and live out their faith.

Our Family Faith Formation program strives to meet them where they are and help them grow in faith through:

Family Faith Formation – Learning and living our Catholic faith, no matter where you are in your faith journey.

Youth Group – A place where our middle and high school youth can learn about their faith in a way that speaks to them, while building friendships and growing closer to Christ.

Teen Bible Study – A Bible study that was requested by our own youth and is 100% led by them! What a beautiful example of young people taking ownership of their faith!

And it doesn't stop there! Our programs continue to grow and thrive each year, and we believe they are helping cultivate a deeper love for Christ and His Church in our young people. They are also a big part of the reason our Catholic HEART Workcamp Mission Trip continues to grow year after year!

We are so excited to see what God has in store for this coming year!

*** You can STILL register for 2026–2027 Family Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation!

Bring yourself. Bring your husband or wife. Bring your children. Bring your grandchildren. Bring your family and friends. Everyone is welcome!

Come learn, pray, grow, serve, and journey together as a family of faith.

Let’s continue building a parish where our young people know that their Catholic faith is not just something they learn about—it is something they LIVE!

09/01/2026

Women, W**e & the Word Bible Study week 3!

We’ll be gathering again today, Tuesday, September 1, from 6:30–8:00 PM in the library at St. John the Baptist in Jefferson.
We are studying the book Whispers of Mary from Ascension Press.
Book: Whispers of Mary
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic School Library
Whether you were able to attend either of our first two gatherings or not, come join us!
Bring your book and a friend! We’d love to have you!
Books can be purchased through Ascension Press or Amazon.

https://ascensionpress.com/products/whispers-of-mary-what-twelve-old-testament-women-teach-us-about-mary?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0eckm638&fbclid=IwY2xjawUD-4JwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Q0wdvrA4EI37sdCpHsL-M8NgauBjP2FxUNh9blDjXtOEydOKA6ovhDYR_hw_aem_RMmEGz6MTrod6mjcaN0fyg

Discover the echoes of Mary throughout the timeline of Scripture Throughout the history of the Bible, incredible women have played a part in the story of salvation. Steeped in Scripture, the Blessed Mother would have known and pondered the stories of these women. She might even have recognized piece...