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.
The Stations of the Cross A Special Eagle Scout Project
James J. Gribbin III of Troop 382 chose for his Eagle Scout Project a special installation for our parish, an outdoor set of the 14 Stations of the Cross.
Join Us for a Lenten Mission
Please welcome Fr. Justin Cinnante, O. Carm. to St. Francis! Fr. Justin is a member of the Carmelite Order in residence at Transfiguration Parish in Tarrytown, New York.