Saint Francis of Assisi Parish ~ Our Parish

Saint Francis
of Assisi

Sacramento, CA

aerial photo of St. Francis of Assisi Parish

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
1066 26th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(located in Midtown)
(916) 443-8084 phone
(916) 443-7356 fax

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We Welcome You

A Place to Call Home
Dear Friend,
Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi.
Whatever brings you here today— if you are seeking a new church home or have been away from church for a long time— we are blessed to have you worship with us.

We hope you will explore our vibrant parish.
To give you but a few examples of the uniqueness of St. Francis, we have over 400 volunteers participating in 50 ministries. Our parishioners travel to St. Francis from 100+ zip codes, some traveling 60 miles or more to participate in our liturgies. It is clear they have found something that speaks to them. Our church is as joyful, meaningful, and responsive as the committed parishioners at its heart.

Please let me, the ushers, staff, or your pew mates know how we can help you learn more about St. Francis—and if the Spirit moves you, how to become a member.

Peace and Blessings,
Fr. Anthony Garibaldi, ofm

More Information:

Welcome Brochure

Parish Centennial Book Honored

Fire Lane - No Parking A Century of Grace: A Meditation on the People of God in a House of God was named "best religion book of 2009" in the 2009 Benjamin Franklin Awards competition on May 28, 2009.

Over 300 publishers with over 1,500 titles were entered into this venue. Named in honor of America's most cherished publisher/printer, the Benjamin Franklin Awards ™ recognizes excellence in independent publishing. Publications, grouped by genre are judged on editorial and design merit by top practitioners in each field.

To purchase your copy and/or to learn more about A Century of Grace, please see Centennial Book.

Online Church History - Chapter 6

"St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the 1920's"
Be sure to check out the latest installment of our web site history project

Highlights include:

St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Sacramento: The Diocese
Anti-Catholicism in Sacramento

Find out the answers to these questions and learn about our church in the first decade of the 20th Century in this latest chapter of our web site history project.

Due to the many period photos, maps and other graphics that illustrate this chapter, it takes about 20 seconds to open, but it’s worth the wait!

Thanks to the many people involved in this wonderful project, a list of whom may be found in the web site’s preface.

Reminder: No Alley Parking
Fire Lane - No Parking

This is a gentle reminder to park in designated parking spaces only. Please do not park in the alley.

In the event of an emergency, first responders need clear access to Brunsman Hall, the school, friary, St. Clare’s Chapel, the church and St. Francis Terrace. Thank you!

New to Our Parish?
We are conveniently located in the heart of Midtown at the corner of 26th and K Street, just minutes from Downtown and the Capitol Building.

Detailed Driving Directions

Parish Campus Map

Restrooms and St. Clare’s Chapel
are located in the walkway between the church and friary.

The Parish Center is across K Street from the church.

Brunsman Hall is behind the church.

HOSPITALITY
Please join us for coffee and donuts in Brunsman Hall after 9:30AM Mass. All are welcome!

HEALING PRAYER
Healing prayer ministers are available to pray for and with you at the doors of our church after all Masses. They may be identified by their round yellow badges.

HEARING DEVICES
Personal hearing devices are available to assist those attending liturgies at St. Francis. If you would like to use one, please ask an usher for assistance.

Go Out in the World

outstretched arms The gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Simon tells Jesus, "We have worked hard all night long and caught nothing. But if you say so, I will let down the nets." They let them down and caught such a large number of fish that the nets were about to break.

When we work for our own profit alone, we work in vain. When we work in order to bring the reign of God — when we do the work that Jesus did — God blesses that effort whether we realize it or not. This week, tackle a task you have put off. Make no excuses; rather, trust that you have all you need in order to accomplish the task.

Want to Learn Why People Come to St. Francis?

outstretched arms

Read what parishioners have to say about why they attend St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

Calendar of Events: Month View

Parish Calendar (revised 1/29)

This Week's Events
Note: See Bulletin PDF icon for more information.

Date	Event/Time/Location
Saturday Feb 6	Mardi Gras Gala Dinner Dance
	5:00pm-11:00pm	Dante Club
Sunday Feb 7	Good News for Our Days
	11:00am - 11:45am	St. Clare Chapel
Monday Feb 8	RCIA Inquiry
	6:30pm-8:00pm	Parish Center
Monday Feb 8	Take Another Look...
	6:30pm-8:00pm	St. Clare Chapel
Tuesday Feb 9	Conscious Living for Men
	6:30pm-8:00pm	St. Clare Chapel
Wednesday Feb 10	"Cool Congregations"
	6:30pm-8:00pm	Brunsman Hall

Upcoming Events - February

Date	Event/Time/Location
Sunday Feb 14	High School Teen Group
	5:30pm	Newman Center
Wednesday Feb 17	Ash Wednesday
	6:30am & 12:10pm 6:30pm	Mass (with Ashes), Church Evening Service of the Word (with Ashes), Church
Saturday Feb 21 - March 27	Lenten Community Meals
	After 5:15pm Mass	School Cafeteria
Sunday Feb 21	St. Francis Welcome Brunch
	10:50am-11:50am	Brunsman Hall
Tuesday Feb 23	Conscious Living for Men
	6:30pm-8:00pm	St. Clare Chapel

Mass Schedule
Monday-Fridays: 12:10PM
Saturday: 5:15PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, Noon

Mass time for Saturday, February 6 ONLY will be changed to 4:00PM. Reconciliation will be at 3:00PM

All Masses:
•	Healing Prayer
•	Hearing Devices

9:30AM Mass:
•	Child Care / Nursery
•	Children's Liturgy
•	Coffee & Donuts

Communion
to Homebound

Prayers for
Loved Ones

Reconciliation Schedule
Saturday: 4-5PM

Taizé Prayer
Wednesday: 6PM (Church)

St. Francis Lending Library
Thursday: 12:30PM-2:30PM
1st Sunday: 8:30AM-11:30AM

•	Library Enrollment Form
•	Library Catalog (rev. 3/09)

•	Financial Statement and Proposed Budget ('08-'09 Fiscal Year)
•	Annual Financial Report •(2008-2009)
•	Direct Deposit Enrollment

We Welcome You

You're Invited to:
Explore Membership in the Roman Catholic Church

•	2009-2010 RCIA Schedule (Catechumens & Candidates, Inquirers, Neophytes)

•	Infant Baptism
•	Baptism: (Ages 7-16)

St. Francis Elementary School

USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

•	Today's Readings
•	Today's Meditation
•	Saint of the Day
•	Scripture Readings

•	Franciscan Friars of California
•	CFIT: Commission on Franciscan Intellectual Tradition

Traveling Catholics:
Worldwide Mass Times

Francis House

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