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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
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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.
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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:
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Parish Centennial Book Honored
 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 practitio ners in each field.
To purchase your copy and/or to learn more about A Century of Grace, please see Centennial Book.
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Mass Appeal Summer 2009
Click here to view the first Mass Appeal to appear online! Our summer edition highlights amazing events and interesting news about St. Francis of Assisi Parish. While parishioners who prefer a paper version of Mass Appeal will still receive one, this electronic version allows the use of color and saves the resources of time, money, and paper. Learn about our national award, Sr. Margie’s upcoming presentation, an interfaith celebration, a St. Francis concert, and more...
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Online Church History - Chapter 5
 "St. Francis of Assisi Parish in a Larger World (c. 1910-1920)"
Be sure to check out the
latest installment of our website history project
Highlights include:
- How would a St. Francis parishoner have traveled to church in this decade?
- Why did our pastor declare that St. Francis was not a "German" parish?
- Can you name the first licensed day-care center in California?
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 website 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 website’s preface. |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
Centennial Prayer |
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Most high and glorious God,
You are good, all good, the highest good!
For one hundred years you have blessed St. Francis of Assisi Church,
and we praise you, we bless you, and we thank you
for the countless men and women through the years
whose faith and vision and sacrifice
have helped to build this house of prayer, this dwelling place of God,
this Church…
A Church where the dignity of each is respected,
where one can feel at home, say what one thinks,
a Church of freedom.
A Church that welcomes without judging,
that forgives without condemning,
a Church of mercy.
A Church that listens before it speaks,
that admits its mistakes and learns from them,
a Church of wisdom.
A Church where the daring to do something new
is stronger than the habit of doing what has been done before,
a Church of possibility.
A Church that reaches out to care for the least among us,
the poor, the marginalized, and the alienated,
a Church of justice.
A Church where the faithful gather, the seekers of God too,
where all are nourished by Word and sacraments,
a Church of healing.
Rooted in your Spirit
may we face our future with the same hope and vision and faith,
as we commit ourselves to a new century of service
at St. Francis Church.
Like Francis and Clare, may we live humbly and simply,
as instruments of your grace, your peace.
We pray in the name of the One who is the same
Yesterday, Today, and Forever,
Jesus Christ.
AMEN |
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Print the prayer 
Building Centennial Events
St. Francis of Assisi Parish’s Building Centennial celebration promises a year of honoring our parish and our community.
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Children's Faith Formation Registration for 2009-2010
 If you need registration materials for next year, please pick up a packet in the racks by the entrances of the Church or in the Parish Center Office. Please note: There is a discount for early registration (before July 15).
Classes for Pre-K, K, grades 1-6 resume on Sunday, September 21, and the Junior High program begins on the following Sunday, September 27. CLOW resumes in September as well.
More Information:
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Reminder: No Alley 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! |
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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. |
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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sing Joyfully To Our God!
If you have ever thought about
singing at one of the St. Francis
liturgies, here is your chance to
give it a try! We are looking for
singers at all levels of ability to be a
part of the Music Ministry.
2008-2009 promises to be a special time for music
ministers as we celebrate the centennial of our
church building. We are planning to sing some new
and exciting music for a special concert to celebrate
the event. We especially need altos, tenors and
basses (sopranos are always welcome too).
If you can
carry a tune and can regularly attend rehearsals and
liturgies, we will train you to be part of this rewarding
ministry.
More Information:
- Please contact
Br. James Swan, Music Director:
(916) 443-8084 x106
- Ask any choir director.
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For additional opportunities to participate/volunteer, check out
Our Parish Guide
This special guide contains information on:
- Programs you can participate in
- Ministries / Committees you can join to volunteer your time and talent |
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Walking the Talk: Gospel Justice Article Series
We are presenting a series of articles on the subject of Social
Justice. The author for this series is Fr. Larry Dunphy, O.F.M.,
who is currently in residence at the St. Francis
Friary in Sacramento, California.
Fr. Larry is now actively retired after having served over 50 years as a
Franciscan, most recently as Chaplain to the Poor Clare Community in Spokane, Washington.
If you have questions or comments about these articles, Fr. Larry would like to hear from you.
You may email Fr. Larry at: WalkingTheTalk@stfrancisparish.com |
Question for the Week of June 28
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Do I have a place where I go to encounter God?
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Why I Attend St. Francis
You Responded
We received a number of responses to our survey of why people attend St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and would like
to share them with you.
Read Responses
(revised 5/22/08)
We invite you to
Submit Your Response. |
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