by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 21, 2020 | Friar Reflection
From the article, ‘God Comes from Within’ by Kathy Coffey After a long, tiring trip, the young woman arrives at the home of her cousin, who is several years older. She’s come to care for her, who despite her years, is expecting a child. The young woman is pregnant,...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 15, 2020 | From the Pastor, Parish Blog
Dear Parishioners, In a few days we will celebrate Christmas. This is normally a time of the year when families and friends gather in a spirit of joy and hope. To be able to celebrate this year as we have in the past, will be difficult, if not impossible. This...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 15, 2020 | Parish Blog
Live Stream Masses and our Christmas Masses are time in which folks in the church are recorded simply because you are in the church nave and sanctuary. By entering and by your presence here at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, you consent on behalf of yourself and/or your...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 15, 2020 | Parish Blog
Long-time staff member, Marcia Connolly is retiring – congratulations to her! And so, the parish is interviewing to fill the job position of parish receptionist. The position is a full-time parish position (40 hours per week). Bilingual capability in English/Spanish...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 9, 2020 | Friar Reflection
To take on the responsibility of discipleship is to take on one another’s burden. To bear the yoke of Christ is to give ourselves to His work of healing and reconciliation. Let us in this Advent recommit ourselves to embracing an attitude of compassion and empathy,...
