The Blessing of the Bambinelli
December 19th at 10:00 AM Mass
Pope John Paul II began the tradition of Bambinelli Sunday during his papacy to remind families about the joyous event of Baby Jesus’ arrival in the manger. Bambinelli Sunday is celebrated on the Third or Fourth Sunday of Advent. On that day children gather with their families in St. Peter’s Square and bring figures of the Christ Child from their family’s Nativity scene.
All parishioners – especially children – are encouraged to bring the Bambinelli – the baby Jesus from their Nativity sets – to the 10:00am Mass at St. Francis for a special blessing by our priests. This Advent tradition is a way for families to connect their Nativity at home to the celebration of Christmas at St. Francis.
2024 Mother’s Day Novena of Masses
Remember your Mother & Grandmother, living or deceased, with a loving spiritual gift – Remembrance in the Mother’s Day Novena of Masses May 11 – May 18
Medjugorje – My Travels to the Youth Festival of 2022
Kevin Kozub was a member of the group from St. Francis that traveled last month to Medjugorje for the 2022 Youth Festival. Here is his testimony of his time there: "I don't think I have experienced a place as holy as Medjugorje. Hundreds of priests saying Mass in...