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Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, marking 800 years since the saint’s death and inviting the whole Church into a renewed season of grace, peace, and spiritual renewal. Beginning January 10 and extending through January 2027, this Franciscan Jubilee calls every Christian to follow the example of the Poverello, the “Little Poor One”, by becoming witnesses of peace, charity, and holiness of life. During this time, the faithful may receive a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions, including pilgrimage to a Franciscan church or a site dedicated to St. Francis. In announcing the jubilee, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that St. Francis’ message is especially urgent in a world marked by division, conflict, and environmental harm. True peace, the Holy Father reminds us, unites peace with God, peace among peoples, and peace with all of creation.
May this Jubilee Year inspire hearts to deeper conversion, renewed hope, and a lasting commitment to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis.

Food Drive

Spring Food Drive for the Jonnycake Center

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Jonnycake Center’s Vacation Breakfast and Lunch Program benefits children who participate in nutrition assistance programs at school. The foods being requested are: Whole Grain Cereal, Whole Grain Snacks, Crackers, Popcorn, Trail Mix, Granola Bars, and Protein Bars. Your donations may be placed in the baskets located at St. Francis Church or St. Romuald Chapel. Cash Donations marked “Food Drive” may be placed in the offertory basket. Our St. Francis Family has always answered the call when asked to help others less fortunate in our community. Thank you for your continued generosity!

GoodFriday

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

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St. Francis Church 114 High Street, Wakefield

On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Good Friday is the day that Jesus died for our sins. Each member of the Church tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption. In the solemn ceremonies of Good Friday, in the veneration of the Cross, in the reading of the Passion, and in receiving the pre-consecrated Host, we unite ourselves to our Savior, and we contemplate our own death to sin in the Death of our Lord.