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.
Pastor’s Desk – March 2023
With words of wisdom and compassion, The Pastor’s Desk archives the many Messages of the month of March 2023 starting with the most recent by our very own Fr. Peter.
And the winner is….Paul Russo!!
Congratulations to Paul, winner of the Pot of Gold 50/50 Raffle held at the St. Patrick’s Day dinner dance on March 11.