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.
High School Honor Rolls Congratulating our students from St. Francis
The following students from St. Francis of Assisi parish have received Honor Roll Certificates for the first quarter of their high school studies.
2 New books from Matthew Kelly Free at St. Francis Church This Weekend!
The well-known inspirational author and speaker, Matthew Kelly, has recently published two new books, and free copies will be available next weekend December 23rd and 24th after Masses at St. Francis of Assisi!