Parish Blog

Christmas 2020 Message from our Pastor

by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 15, 2020

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 Christmas season we face one of the most challenging crisis of modern times, a pandemic that has made millions ill and taken the lives of thousands of our fellow human beings. And so our natural response may be to ask how can one...

Photography and Audio/Video Recording Notice

by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 15, 2020

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 child(ren) to be photographed, recorded or live streamed during the liturgy (celebration of the Mass, Baptism, Wedding, etc.), event, or conference taking place. You and your child(ren) are also consenting to the Parish and...

Parish Reception Job Posting

by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 15, 2020

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 is preferred. The primary job activity is admitting and greeting parish office visitors as well as answering in-coming parish telephone calls. The receptionist provide visitors and external phone callers with requested general...