St. Francis of Assisi Church

03/11/2026

LENTEN RECONCILIATION-2026
REMINDER:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
7:00-8:30pm
SFA will hold a Night of Reconciliation
We will have 3 priests to hear confessions in the main church.
Fr. Peter, Fr. Sean, and Bishop Izen will be available.

St. Ambrose is also holding a DAY OF MERCY
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 10:00 am to 8:00pm.

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

We are sad to announce the passing of long time parishioner Lucille Mealey. She was beloved member of this community for 71 years. See link for full obituary.

View Lucille Marie Mealey's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/08/2026

Heavenly Father, as we continue our Lenten journey, we thank You for the living water that truly satisfies our thirst. This Sunday, we reflect on Your call to cleanse the temples of our hearts, removing anything that keeps us from Your love.
Lord, give us the grace to seek Your face with sincerity. Just as the Samaritan woman found hope at the well, may we find renewal in Your Word and strength in the Sacraments. Help us to live not by bread alone, but by every word that comes from Your mouth.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen."

03/07/2026

Please keep the Confirmation students in your prayers this weekend as they attend their retreat.

Lord Jesus Christ,
send Your Holy Spirit upon our Confirmation students as they step away from the noise of daily life and enter this time of retreat. Open their hearts to Your voice. Strengthen their courage, deepen their faith, and awaken in them a desire to follow You with joy.
Grant them moments of quiet where they can hear You, friendships that lift them up, and a renewed sense of purpose in the mission You have for each of them. Protect them in their travels, guide their conversations, and bless the leaders who walk with them.
May this retreat be a place of grace—
a place where they encounter Your love,
discover their gifts,
and grow in the fire of the Holy Spirit.
Mary, Mother of the Church, watch over them.
Come, Holy Spirit.
Amen.

03/06/2026

REMINDER:
WOMEN'S GROUP
Bingo & Chili Night
Mark your calendars for
Saturday March 7th
following the 5pm Mass
Bingo $1.00/card
Next Lunch social Thursday March 26 Chili's - Woodbury 1:00pm

03/05/2026

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be held in the chapel at 7pm. Please use chapel doors.

LENTEN RECONCILIATION - 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 7 - 8:30pm
SFA will hold a Night of Reconcilation
We will have 3 priests to hear confessions in the main church.
Fr. Peter, Fr. Sean & Bp lzen will be available.

St. Ambrose is also holding a
DAY OF MERCY on Wednesday March 18, 2026 from 10am to 8pm

MEN'S GROUP
Men's Group next meeting is Thursday March 5 5:30 Cards
6:30 video
7:00 Meeting

GLOBAL SOLIDARITY SUNDAY
The weekend of March 14/15 is
Global Solidaity Sunday.
The theme this year is :Embracing God's Light" This is an invitation to share God's Love & Light with your brothers & sisters overseas.
Thank you for your generosity.

03/04/2026

THE CHOSEN
We are nearing the end of Season Five
of The Chosen.
Thank you to all those faithful viewers these last few months. It was a great journey!
THERE WILL BE NO CHOSEN ON FRIDAY MARCH 6

03/03/2026

🌿 Simple Ways to Live Lent with Purpose
Lent is our chance to slow down, return to God, and let His grace reshape our hearts. Small, intentional steps can open the door to big transformation.
• Pray a little more each day—quiet time, Scripture, or a decade of the Rosary.
• Join us for Stations of the Cross on Fridays to walk with Jesus.
• Fast from distractions like social media, negativity, or habits that pull you away from God.
• Choose one act of kindness each week—reach out, encourage, or serve someone in need.
• Give intentionally by supporting parish outreach or helping a neighbor.
• Make time for Reconciliation and let God’s mercy renew your heart.
Lent isn’t about perfection—it’s about turning back to Christ with honesty and hope. Let’s walk these forty days together as a parish family.