St Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish Spokane

06/10/2026

This Sunday!

Bring the Fathers and Father figures in your life and join us for a Biscuits and Gravy breakfast to honor them.

06/10/2026

This weekend!

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06/08/2026

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

One of the hardest lines in the Litany of Humility is:

"That others may be esteemed more than I."

At first, it sounds unfair. Why should someone else receive the recognition? Why should their gifts be noticed while mine remain hidden?

But St Francis discovered a deeper truth: the need to be esteemed often reveals a heart that is still looking for its worth in the eyes of others.

When another person is praised, promoted, appreciated, or celebrated, our hidden attachments come to the surface. Envy whispers, "What about me?" Pride asks, "Why not me?"

Yet love rejoices when good is seen and honoured in another.

St Francis could celebrate the gifts of his brothers because he knew that his dignity came from being a beloved son of God, not from being the most admired man in the room.

The truly humble person does not become smaller. They become secure enough to let others shine.

A soul rooted in Christ does not compete for attention. It delights in goodness wherever it appears.

The moment you can sincerely rejoice when someone else is esteemed more than you, a chain breaks. You are no longer living for applause. You are living for love.

A Franciscan Practice:

🔹️ Thank God for the gifts you see in others
🔹️ Speak well of someone when they are not present.
🔹️ When overlooked, offer the moment to Christ without resentment.
🔹️ Remember: what is done for God is never unseen.

O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, hear me. That others may be esteemed more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. + Litany of Humility

06/02/2026

Bring the Fathers and Father figures in your life and join us for a Biscuits and Gravy breakfast to honor them.

05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

Lots happening at St Francis this month!

—6/2 Tues. Parish Council , conference room. Anyone interested in running for 1 of 2 At-large member positions on the parish council for next year 2026/2027, please feel free to attend and see what we are all about

—6/6 1)Sat. PB& J sandwiches/ parish hall kitchen .
2) Monthly parish potluck & game night- also plant & seed swap! Parish Hall

—6/9 Woman’s Club meeting @ 6p Conference rm.

—6/ 13 Sat. 1)St. Anthony of Padua feast day service with Reconciliation to follow after the service and mass as regularly scheduled at 5p.
2) Cookies-in-a-Can containers distributed after 5p mass.

—6/14 Sun. 1)Father’s & Others Day Breakfast @ 9a-noon Parish Hall. This is a parish fundraiser. Donations suggested and gratefully accepted.
2) Cookies-in-a-Can containers distributed after 10a mass.

—6/16 Special Session: Parish Council closed meeting

—6/20 Sat. 1)Father’s Day tokens of appreciation distributed after 5p mass
2) Cookies for sale! $5/ can Fundraiser for The Woman’s Club after 5p mass

—6/21 Sun. 1)Father’s Day tokens of appreciation distributed after 10a mass
2) Cookies for sale! $5/ can Fundraiser for The Woman’s Club after 10a Mass

—6/23 Tues. Peace & Justice Group Zoom

—6/28 Sun. The Living Rosary to celebrate the Immaculate Heart of Mary after 10a Mass. Outside on the lawn. Crowning of Mary with roses and public recitation of the rosary. Followed by a light potluck in the parish hall to Celebrate Mary and also to celebrate our two First Communion candidates- Juliet(Mary Lou’s granddaughter) and our very own Emma (Kayleen Stragier & Travis’ daughter).

05/25/2026