The Blessings of the Bambinelli 2022
December 18th at 10:00 AM Mass
December 18th – 10:00am Mass Join us next Sunday December 18 at the 10:00am Mass for the blessing of the Bambinelli!
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 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 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.
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These classes are sponsored by the Louis Acompora Foundation. Louis was a 14 year old Northport lacrosse player who suffered fatal cardiac arrest during a game in 2000.
St. Francis of Assisi Church Organ Fundraiser
Dear St. Francis of Assisi Parishioners, The St. Francis of Assisi Music Ministry is appealing to parishioners to consider a donation toward our wonderful Allen organ. In May, extreme power surges related to street construction melted organ electrical wires and...
