Mass Schedule
5:30 pm (Saturday Vigil)
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 and
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. (in Spanish)
5:30 p.m.
Live Stream Mass
Readings for Mass
Dispensation Lifted - New Mass Schedule
Upcoming Parish Events, Ministries, and Opportunities
The 2021-2022 Year
Registration for 2021-2022 Religious Education classes is now open!
Sunday classes start Sept 19, 2021;
Thursday classes begin Sept 23, 2021.
Don’t put it off! Register here.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
The parish school will offer a full-day pre-kindergarten class for the 2021-2022 school year. For more information, please visit our website or contact our Director of Admissions, Mrs. Orille. Download our info flyer.
Faith Formation/Religious Education
Religious Education is in need of Catechists (Teachers) for the upcoming R.E. year. Training and materials provided and no experience is necessary. All R.E. fees are waived for Catechists and Co-Catechists. Interested? Cli
THANK YOU!!!
Thank You! Due to your generosity, all the studens were sponsored with scholarships!
Let’s do our part for the environment by cleaning up the trash in the area around the church! You can sign up here!! Join us Saturday, June 26th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. Gloves, trash pickers, bags, and reflective vests will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Scott Deane for more information.
Eight years ago, the Prince William County Public School (PWCPS) system only had 8 Pre-K classes. The St. Francis of Assisi VOICE ministry began an initiative, that with the help of many other groups, changed Pre K availability for all. Today there are 80 Pre-K classes in PWCPS. Learn more here.
Let’s get ready for post-pandemic parish life with full Masses! Get involved in ministries! Volunteering at Mass is a beautiful way to share your warm smile and gifts, to grow in faith and serve others. Veteran ministers and those willing to give it a try!- please reach out the ministry leaders listed below. Thanks in advance.
Lector Ministry
God speaks to us through Sacred Scriptures. The role of Lector is to proclaim that Holy Word to the folks gathered at Mass. Your voice tells the stories of the prophets, the kings, the saints, and the early church. Express your interest and reach out to Pequitte ([email protected]). Young Adult and Teens – be part of this great ministry!
Sacristan
At St. Francis, there are men and women who do the quiet work of preparing for and assisting at Mass. Sacristans care for altar linens, order wine and hosts, arrange liturgical books for the altar, prepare the altar, light candles, order seasonal flowers, and lots of small unnoticed things. Our celebrations are wonderfully enhanced by their ministry. Interested? Reach out to Pequitte ([email protected]).
Eucharistic Minister
Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers (EMs) assist the presiding priest in offering the Precious Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful. “It is a gift to be a Eucharistic Minister – to share the Body and Blood of Christ with another,” said one Eucharistic Minister reflecting on her experience. This moment is unique because it is both personal and much bigger than the two people. Interested? Contact Chanel ([email protected])
Usher & Greeter
The role of the usher/greeter is one of offering a friendly presence to those coming to Mass, of providing leadership during emergencies and performing such tasks as taking up the collection, presenting the gifts, and assisting parishioners during Communion – always conscious of Christ’s words “For I was…a stranger and you welcomed me,” (Matthew 25:35) Interested? Contact Chanel ([email protected])
Choir & Music
Music is a vital part of the celebration of the Mass. This ministry shares the faith and serves the community, expressing the love of God and neighbors through music. As we celebrate the Sunday mass, we encourage and promote active participation by means of acclamations, responses, psalmody, antiphons, and songs; and we have fun! Interested? Contact Nikki ([email protected])
Altar Servers
Teens, youth and children (10 years and older) – young adults, too! – help the priests in the celebration of Mass. This ministry is a unique one in the Catholic Church. You are privileged to play a part in the preparation of the Eucharist. Your participation as an Altar Server is special as you serve the priests, the people of God, and above all, you serve Christ. Interested? Contact Chanel ([email protected])
Reflection from our Friars
Each weekday Mass our friars provide a short reflection on the readings for that day's Mass. Make it part of your daily spiritual practice that you can ever more be a Disciple of Christ! Check back daily for new content!
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Read Fr. George's Blog
Fr. George publishes reflections, homilies, bible studies, and his musing over some topic that has caught his interest - mostly about the faith - but his interest are wide ranging! Check it out at friarmusings.com!
Ongoing Parish Ministries
St. Francis House
The St. Francis House mission is to serve the many needs of the low-income, disadvantaged families in the Eastern Prince William County. Support our onging work. Find out more here!
Bill Mehr Shelter Support
Support our sisters and brothers in need right here in Prince William County. Volunteer or donate - find out more.
Adult Faith Formation
Did you know that there are ongoing programs for Adult Faith Formation? From Bible Studies, to spiritual groups, devotional groups and more. Want to know more? Contact Sheila Noble .
Diocesan Announcements and Events
Bishop Burbidge's Podcast
The ‘Walk Humbly Podcast’
Join our Bishop for podcast #73 - In this week's episode our Bishop discusses the recent US Catholic Conference of Bishops meeting, advocacy of Loudoun Catholics for school reform, and refugee resettlement.
Religious Freedom Week - June 2021
The theme for this year's Religious Freedom Week is “Solidarity in Freedom.” We are encouraged to take time each day to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this country and abroad. Learn more about current international and domestic threats to Religious Liberty on the USCCB website.
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