Mass Schedule
Weekend Schedule
Mass Times
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Weekday Schedule
Mass Time
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am
Reconciliation
Saturday: 9:00 am
Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist: Becoming the Very Mystery We Receive Join us at S.F.A. Church Sunday, May 19th at 3:30 pm as Dr. Mary Amore explores the spiritual opportunities that await us when we receive Jesus in the Eucharist. The Real Presence of our Lord invites us to experience spiritual transformation, healing, and a renewed call to discipleship each time we encounter Him in the Eucharist. Dr. Amore is the executive director of Mayslake Ministries who holds a Masters in Pastoral Studies and a Doctorate of Ministry in Liturgical Studies from Catholic Theological Union. She is a Cardinal Bernardin scholar who has also written numerous articles in the area of liturgical spirituality and authored numerous books; her latest book, EVERY DAY WITH JESUS, will be available on May 19.
If you are unable to attend, you can watch the Live Stream. Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Build June 21st & 22nd
To be held at St. Terrence parish site Sponsored by the area parishes: St. Francis of Assisi, St. George, St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Stephen, St. Michael, St. Julie, and Incarnation/St. Terence. You can sign up NOW ONLINE or SIGN UP the WEEKEND OF MAY 18-19 AFTER ALL MASSES All ages welcome – anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tee shirt order is due at time of signing - $10. All Sizes The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland are dedicated to saving the lives of unborn children threatened by abortion through the most effective, morally acceptable means of reaching, informing and helping their mothers and families with appropriate loving alternatives. Through the generosity of hundreds of donors who believe in our frontline pro-life work, The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland has saved the lives of more than 40,000 babies over the past 35 years, and has provided assistance to thousands of others.
Please take a bottle home with you after Mass on May 11th or 12th Fill your bottle with change, and return it on May 25th or 26th Donate Blood and Help the St. Francis Youth Group! SATURDAY, JUNE 8 7:30 am- 11:30 am in Upton Hall (Lower Level of Church) If the combined totals of the June & August drives reach 51 or more pints, Versiti Blood Center will give at least $500 to our Youth Group. Schedule your donation time one of several ways: before or after Masses during the weekends of May 18/19 & 25/26* in the Narthex or Scan the QR Code below or Call 1-800-7TO-GIVE (mention June 8th date at St. Francis).
Age 16 (with parental consent) and over may donate - WALK INS WELCOME! REMEMBER: EAT A GOOD MEAL AND DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS AHEAD OF TIME Eligibility questions? Call Versiti Blood Center at (708) 633-0101. Please help us reach our goal! *we will not be in the Narthex the weekend before the drive due to Corpus Christi procession. ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED! Want to become an Altar Server at St. Francis? If you are in 4th Grade or higher, register here for a required in-person training session. Watch our training video on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axU1uA3l45o) to familiarize yourself with the expectations of serving with us. For any questions or concerns, please email Fr. Jay Suero at jsuero@sfaorland.org.
ROSARY FOR LIFE Please join us for the Rosary for Life the first Saturday of each month. We will meet at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 1st. We will pray at the Eucharistic Chapel at the base of the bell tower. Hope to see you then!
CHILDREN'S MASS on Sunday, June 2nd at 9:30 am in the St. Francis Room - Lower Level. This is a special gathering for parents & PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN – SPECIAL AGE APPROPRIATE MASS
GRIEF SUPPORT
Monday, May 13th, 3:30-5pm in the Great Room. Topic: Grieving and Post-traumatic growth. Can they co-exist? Consider joining other Grieving Hearts to explore the sixth stage of grief, Post traumatic growth. There is no specific timeline as you work through the difficult stages of grief. However, research shows that moving toward” finding meaning” through the life of our loved one, can lead to healing and personal growth. You are not alone. Facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC June 2023 to July 2024 - Year of the Eucharistic Revival Opportunities
The “Eucharistic Revival” was initiated by the U.S. bishops, it is a three-year movement to renew the Church by rekindling devotion to the Eucharist, the source and summit of our life. Click here for upcoming opportunities St. Vincent de Paul Conference of St. Francis of Assisi Parish helps the poor and needy within our parish boundaries with food and financial assistance. If you are in need of assistance, please call our parish office 708-460—0042 and a volunteer will return your call as soon as possible.
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Becoming Catholic
All are welcome at St. Francis. No matter where you are on your faith journey, we are here to walk with you. We invite you to join us at mass. Come and feel the warmth of our community. If you would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, have questions or already have decided you would like to become Catholic, please contact the parish office to set up a time to speak to a member of our pastoral staff. |
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Our Mission ~ The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family. We believe in Jesus Christ, and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis. We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world. |
You & Your Family
The life and vitality of St. Francis of Assisi thrives on the commitment of the many people involved in the various ministries of the parish. Currently, we have over 30 committees and ministries for all ages. We encourage you to consider participation in one or more of these areas. |
Our Mission ~ The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family. We believe in Jesus Christ, and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis. We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
15050 South Wolf Road Orland Park, IL 60467 (708) 460-0042 parishoffice@sfaorland.org Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm |