The following events are upcoming for the month of October/November.
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.
Pre Baptismal Classes – last Monday of the Month. Please call Parish office to register. Next meeting Monday, October 28, 2024.
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 – Due to the water damage in the Hall, all of our supplies (yarn, needles) were destroyed. If you can donate materials or finished shawls, it would be appreciated. Takes place the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 and 6:00 PM. The next meeting will take place on December 10, 2024 at 12:30 and 6:00.
Eucharistic Adoration of our Lord – Every Friday 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory chapel. No Adoration on Good Friday.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Connecticut March for Life – March 19, 2025
10:30 A.M. Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, celebrated by Father Glen Dmytryszyn,
11:00 A.M. Pre-Rally Concert at the Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave., Hartford
12:00 P.M. Rally
1:00 P.M. Connecticut March for Life
Lenten Regulations: The Church gives us the following regulations for the Lenten Season:
FASTING is required for those 18-59 years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
ABSTINENCE from meat is required on all Fridays during Lent for those 14 years of age and older.
FASTING is defined as eating only one full and two light, meatless meals. Eating between meals is not permitted, although liquids are allowed.
Confessions during Lent will be held on Mondays 6:00-7:00PM and Saturdays 3:00-3:45PM
Lenten Meals – Fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent Church (Fridays during Lent: 5:00 – 6:30PM). Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18. Fish Sandwich & Chips, Soup (varies weekly) and Salad. Adults: $15.00; Children 4-9: $6:00; Seniors (over 70) & Veterans: $13.00; Families: $38.00.
Stations of the Cross – will take place on Fridays during Lent at 7:00 pm at St. Francis Church and 6:30 pm at St. Vincent Church. Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18.
Wilderness Within Lenten Study – will be held Sunday mornings during Lent at 11:45 at the Parish Center. The dates are March 9, 16, 23, 20 and April 6 and 13th. Books will be distributed and a short 5-min introduction video will be shown on Ash Wednesday, March 5th at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Cost for the book is $10. To register, please call the Parish Office at 203.729-4543.
May Calendar Raffle – The May calendar Raffle will begin selling tickets on April 1st. The registration form is found on the Calendar that can be picked up either at the Church or the Parish Office. Tickets are $10 each.
Gift card donations – St. Francis office is looking for donations of gift cards (Big Y, Walmart & Stop & Shop) to help support our Parishioners looking for help. If you can donate, please put in wooden Collection boxes at Church entrances or at Parish Office (203-729-4543)
LENTEN MASS SCHEDULE:
Ash Wednesday – March 5 – 7:30 AM, 12 Noon (Service) and 6:00 PM
Palm Sunday – April 13 – Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
Tuesday of Holy Week – Chrism Mass 11:00 AM Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford
Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:00 PM; Eucharistic Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 11:00 PM
Good Friday – April 18 – Solemn Commemoration of Our Lord’s Passion and Death 3:00 PM; Stations of the Cross – 7:00 PM
Holy Saturday – April 19 – Blessing of the Food – 10:00 AM; Easter Vigil – 8:00 PM
Easter Sunday – April 20 – Regular Sunday Mass Schedule