Church Cleaning Ministry
Saturdays at 7AM
Early every Saturday morning, the members of this ministry perform the loving task of freshening the sanctuary, chapel and
sacristy of our parish for the week’s coming activities.
More Info: contact the Parish Office at (916) 443-8084 or Info@stfrancisparish.com
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Contemplative Prayer
An ancient tradition in the Church, contemplative prayer is a time set apart to rest in God, to open our minds and hearts
our whole being to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and emotions. Quietly
consenting to God's presence and action within, we find our attention may also move outward to discover God's presence
everywhere.
- Evening Contemplative Prayer group
Mondays at 6:00PM in the Parish Center Chapel
As the Opening Weekend Celebration for
the Centennial draws near, the
Monday evening Contemplative Prayer
Group is welcoming newcomers and offering introductory
lessons in spiritual practice and meditation.
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Our new
meeting time is 6:00pm; we meet for less than an hour on
Mondays in the Parish Center. All are welcome. More info: See bulletin for contact info.
The Parish Center Chapel is located in the Parish Center (across K Street from the Church).
- Daytime Contemplative Prayer group
Tuesdays at 1PM in St. Clare Chapel (following Noon Eucharist).
All are welcome!
More info: Please contact the Parish Center at (916) 443-8084 or
Info@stfrancisparish.com.
St. Clare Chapel is located in the breezeway between the Church and the Friary.
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Ecumenical & Interreligious Committee
2nd Sunday of each month
3-6PM in the Parish Center
The goals of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Ecumenical and Interreligious
Committee are:
To educate ourselves and our parish about the beliefs, customs, and
practices of different religions in order to enrich our lives and our faith
journey.
To reach out and help to educate the community.
To bring understand and friendship to/form relationships with other faith
communities.
All are invited to join the committee, which gathers regularly for discussion and
potluck, usually on the second Sunday of the month, from 3:00-6:00pm in the
Parish Center. More Information
Contact: John or Barbara (916) 482-6976 or
Mary or Gary (916) 536-9753
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Gospel Series: Good News for Our Days
Give yourself the gift of quiet time in reflection and meditation on the gospel. Sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committee. Meets in the Parish Center Dining Room Sundays, 11:00—11:45 a.m. More information: Mary Myrick (536-9753).
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Loaves & Fishes
3rd Sunday of each month
If you wish to help the team at St. Francis serve lunch on the 3rd Sunday of each month,
please contact: Mary at (916) 441-5829 or maryv7@yahoo.com. (Volunteers
must be 14 years or over).
More Information:
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Parish Council Meetings
Regular Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month
7PM in Brunsman Hall
All parishioners are welcome to attend and participate in decisions related to the parish operations.
Brunsman Hall is located behind the Church.
More Information
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Self-Help Groups
St. Francis Church hosts self-help groups, including:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Al-Anon
Please call the Parish Center at (916) 443-8084 for times and locations of meetings.
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St. Francis Church Tour
4th Sundays,
1:15PM
Interested in St. Francis of Assisi’s church architecture,
windows, murals and statues? Our church tours are a
wonderful resource on the building’s historic and
religious significance.
Monthly
tours are scheduled for the fourth Sunday of each month,
after Noon Mass.
If you want to learn more about this
beautiful, spiritual building, plan to attend one of these
tours during the Building Centennial year.
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St. Francis Lending Library
Thursdays: 12:30PM-2:30PM
1st & 3rd Sunday of each month: 8:30AM-11:30AM
Looking for a Good Book? The St. Francis Library is open every Thursday from 12:30PM to 2:30PM and on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
from 8:30AM-11:30AM.
During these times, a library volunteer is available to help you with your reading
selection. The rest of the time, the Library is open on a self-service basis whenever
the Parish Center offices are open (M-F: 8AM-5PM).
What's New in the Library? For Children: Looking for some help
explaining the Mass and sacraments to
your children? Check out the Parish
Library, especially “Teaching Children
about the Catholic Faith,” a bibliography of books and
DVDs available in our library.
Books Free to a Good Home: The parish library has
some surplus books available for free! Please stop by
the library if you would like to
take a look.
The library is located in the Parish Center (across K Street from the Church).
All are welcome!
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T’ai Chi Chih at St. Francis
Wednesdays at 6:00PM in the back of the church (during Taizé Prayer)
Saturdays at 9:05AM in St. Clare Chapel or, weather permitting, in the park across from the church.
What is T’ai Chi Chih? It is a simple meditative movement practice, often done in the company of others. It offers physical,
mental and spiritual energy. It is grounding and uplifting.
The T’ai Chi Chih Group gathers Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm in the back of the church (during Taizé Prayer) and Saturday mornings at 9:05am in St. Clare Chapel or, weather permitting, in the park across from the church.
New members are welcome! Instruction and encouragement are offered.
Please join us for an hour of gentle movement.
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Taizé Prayer
Wednesdays at 6PM in the Church
Taizé (pronounced tuh-ZAY) is a small village in western France where there
is an ecumenical community of Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox brothers. The brothers of Taizé have developed a
unique form of prayer and mediation using music, readings and silence.
Every Wednesday evening, St. Francis of Assisi Parish hosts Taizé-style evening prayer from 6-7PM in the Church. Come
share this deeply moving experience with us. All are welcome to participate in this contemplative and spirit-filled service.
More Information:
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