With winter approaching, children in our community are in need of winter coats. We will be accepting new and gently used coats for children ONLY. Donated coats may be dropped off at the lower level of the church on Saturday, October 11th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Long-stem red roses will be available after all Masses on Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Mother of Life Center in Providence. The Center provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling, client advocacy, parenting classes, material goods for babies & moms, and much more. The suggested donation is $3 per rose. Contributions will be gratefully accepted. Checks can be made out to Mother of Life Center. Thank you for your generous support!
Are you or anyone you know interested in exploring the Catholic Church as their spiritual home? If you know someone - a spouse, relative, friend, neighbor, coworker who might be interested in becoming a Catholic, or was baptized in the Catholic faith but has not received the sacraments of the Eucharist and/or Confirmation, we will be holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6pm to 7pm at Fr. Greenan Hall to provide an overview of the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) and to answer any questions. We are here to help you discern God’s will in your life. If anyone would like further information, please contact Pat Lefoley plefoley1@cox.net or 401-339-3858. You may also call the parish office at 401-783-4411.
The Jonnycake Food Center in need of nonperishable food items. Each year during the holidays the Jonnycake Center distributes food to hundreds of families and seniors benefitting thousands of individuals. As they do have an ample supply of holiday foods this year, they are requesting low-sodium canned soups, low sugar whole grain cereal, & healthy granola bars. Your donations may be placed in the baskets located at St. Francis Church or St. Romuald Chapel. Our parish family has always answered the call when asked to help others less fortunate in our community. Thank you for your continued generosity!
Please join us in welcoming our New Parishioners here at St. Francis! We will have a coffee/donut reception in lower level of our church following our 9:00am Mass. Those attending the 11:00am Mass
may join and mingle before Mass.
The bazaar includes craft/vendors tables, a silent auction, bake sale, and a cafe for drinks and a lunch menu. Our crafters include pottery, jewelry, cards, ornaments, small paintings, knitting, candles, wood products, coastal decorations etc. Silent auction items include a week in a beautiful condo in MyrtleBeach and themed baskets. Come join the fun!
What better way to give our thanks and praise to the Lord for the many blessings we received this year, than to come together and share in the Eucharist?
Join us at 9:00 AM on Thursday, November 27th, for our annual Thanksgiving Day Mass.
This annual tradition at St. Francis parish of bringing Christmas cheer of our neighbors in need begins on today, November 30. Gift tags are placed on the Advent trees in St. Francis Church and at St. Romuald Chapel. The Giving Tree provides much needed support to our St. Vincent de Paul chapter here at St. Francis and to the Jonnycake Center which services local families providing basic necessities. This year with food insecurity reaching its highest level, there is a great need for gift cards from food stores ($25 increments preferable) The gift cards should be returned no later than the weekend of December 20/21. They can be placed in the collection baskets or brought to the parish office.
Our annual Advent Wreath Workshop has been a long tradition at St. Francis. This year we will host it from 10am - noon in the lower level of the church on Sunday, November 30th. What a wonderful way to begin your Advent Season and a great way to bring faith into your family life and encourage prayer at home! For those who would like to be inspired by the creativity of others, come on down and enjoy a morning of faith, fellowship and food! Cost is $15 per wreath. Checks can be made out to ‘St. Francis Church’. We will be selling Advent wreath kits at the chapel after the Mass on Sunday, November 30th for those who may not be able to get to the main church.
On December 7th and December 14th, after the 10am Mass at the Chapel, a parish family will be displaying over 60 Nativities they have collected of nativities from around the world. “Despite the differences in the Nativities from around the world, each set or scene tells the story of Christ’s birth- a story that transcends cultures.” The display can be viewed from 10:50am—12:00pm on both days. This is an educational as well as a spiritual display. There will be a voluntary goodwill donation which will go to the Kitchen of Hope.