The following events are upcoming for the month of April/May.

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.

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 – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 and 6:00 PM in Church Hall.  Next meeting September 12, 2023.

St. Francis Church Choir rehearsals – Wednesdays 6:45 – 8 PM in the Church Hall

Eucharistic Adoration of our Lord – Every Friday 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory chapel.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference – Saturday, September 23, 2023 8:30 AM – 4 PM (Vigil Mass) at Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford.  THEME: The Priesthood: God’s Gift & Our Responsibility

New Day Bereavement Program – St. Francis is offering a 10 week program beginning September 21st for those grieving the loss of a loved one.  Thursdays 6:30 – 8 p.m.in the Church Hall.  To register (limit 8-10 persons) call St. Francis Parish Center Mon – Fri 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  203-729-4543.

Bible Study – “The Eucharist”  – Wednesdays beginning October 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.  Materials fee is $15.00 and the study group is limited to 20 people.  Please call the Parish Center to register (203.729.4543)

St. Francis of Assisi Annual Raffle – Raffle tickets have been sent to all parishioners the week of September 11th.  1st prize – $2,500, 2nd prize – $1,000, 3rd prize – $500.00, 4th Place – $250.00, 5th Place – $100.00 and 6th place, $50.00.  Ticket prices are $10 each.  Please return unsold tickets and/or stubs by depositing them in the Sunday collection boxes or mailing/dropping off at the Parish Center.

Octoberfest – October 21, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall.  $30 per person (Over 21)  More info to follow.