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Adult Faith Formation Advisory Committee (AFFAC)
1st Wednesday of each month
7PM in the Parish Center
Our committee meets on the 1st Wednesdays of the month at 7PM in the Parish Center.

Our Mission is to research, develop, organize and implement Adult Faith Formation sessions for our parish. We aim to meet people where they are in their formation, affirm and form mature Catholics of all ages, and call all to practice of their belief.

Activities:

  • Offer programs in conjunction with liturgical seasons and scripture cycles
  • Provide parishioners with booklets for personal reflection during Advent,
  • Lent and Easter
  • Invite speakers with special expertise to speak on topics of spiritual concern
  • Sponsor annual Summer Film Festival

    More Information:





    Caregivers Support Group
    2nd Monday of each month
    7PM, Parlor 1 in the Parish Center
    Are you caring for an elderly parent or a seriously/terminally ill relative or friend and would like to meet with others for mutual sharing and support?

    Please join with us at our Caregivers Support Group that meets the second Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Parlor 1 in the Parish Center.

    More Information:

    • Contact Deacon Mike Iredale: (916) 508-2781




    Church Cleaning Ministry
    Saturdays at 7AM
    mop and bucket in church 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


    Conscious Living For Men
    2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
    7-9PM in the Assisi Room
    Men of all ages are invited to share their stories in this supportive fellowship, as we seek a deeper understanding and appreciation of our life’s journey.

    Assisi Room is located in Brunsman Hall (behind the Church).

    More Information:




    Contemplative Prayer
    labyrinth 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.

    • 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.



    Ecumenical & Interreligious Committee
    symbols of various religions 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


    Loaves & Fishes
    loaves and fishes in basket 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).

  • Loaves & Fishes Website


    Parish Council: Meet & Greet
    1st Weekend Masses of each month
    Parish Council members are eager to meet you.
    On the first weekend of each month, they will be out in front of the Church after all Masses to answer questions and hear your ideas about St. Francis Parish.

    Please stop and introduce yourself, and get to know the people who help to make St. Francis a welcoming community.

  • More Information


    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


    Peace & Justice Community
    hand holding torch in front of a globe 3rd Tuesday of each month (except July and August)
    7-9PM in the Parish Center Dining Room
    Our Mission: As members of St. Francis Parish, we embrace the parish mission, aspiring to be witnesses and prophets advocating for justice in the world. We work to foster a Franciscan awareness of and response to issues of peace, human dignity, and integrity of creation through education and advocacy. We nonviolently challenge ourselves and others to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God.

    The Peace & Justice Community meets on the third Tuesday of the month (except for July and August) from 7-9 in the Parish Center Dining Room. The Parish Center is located across K Street from the Church.

    More Information:




    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.


    St. Francis Lending Library
    candle in front of open bible 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!
  • Library Enrollment Form PDF icon    
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  • Library Catalog PDF icon (revised 3/26/09)
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    St. Francis Parish 101
    question mark A Forum About Our Parish
    Offered 3 times per year
    Hosted by Fr. Anthony, OSF and the Parish Council
    These gatherings provide:

    • a welcome and introduction to the parish
    • an opportunity to meet parish staff
    • an opportunity & other parish members, old & new
    • an opportunity to learn about parish programs & ministries

    All are welcome - especially new parishioners!

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    Tai Chi at St. Francis
    Wednesdays at 5:30PM in the Parish Center
    Saturdays at 9AM in the Parish Center
    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 Tai Chi Chih Group gathers Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm and Saturday mornings at 9am in the Parish Center (across K Street from the Church) or in the park across from the Church, if weather permits.

    New members are welcome!  Instruction and encouragement are offered.
    Please join us for an hour of gentle movement.


    Taizé Prayer
    dove with olive branch 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.

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    Teen Group: Youth Meetings
    1st Sunday of each month
    11AM-1PM in Parish Center Dining Room
    Join our Teen Group Meetings on the 1st Sunday of each month from 11AM-1PM in the Parish Center Dining Room.
    The Parish Center is located across the street from the Church, Northwest corner of K & 26th.


    Welcoming Team/Ministry
    smiling woman using telephone Help Welcome New Parishioners!
    WOULD YOU BE WILLING to contact newly registered members of our parish and share your enthusiasm for St. Francis? Or prepare a dish to share and help us welcome newcomers at St. Francis Parish 101, our new parishioner orientations? We can use your help with this rewarding ministry of welcome.

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