Sharing Our Stories
Parish Blog
Do you have a story about putting your faith into action? We’d love to hear about how our various ministries here at St. Francis are impacting you and the world around us. Send an email to Chanel Marquis to submit your story for consideration.
The posts shown below are designated as being of general interest for the parish. We also have other pages with a more dedicated focus; a few are listed below... in case you would like to "take a look." Enjoy!
Annual Car Raffle
...You know, you have to buy a ticket to win...just saying... Take a chance! For $5 a ticket you can have the possibility of winning one of 4 new 2026 vehicles similar to the ones shown. And that's not all! There are also 21 cash prizes available - totaling...
Bishop Burbidge Statement on Minneapolis
August 29, 2025 We are united in prayer for those who died, were injured and traumatized by the attack on Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic School during Mass in Minneapolis. We pray that Our Lord will embrace in his love the children who died; heal those who were...
Jubilarian’s Mass
Jubilarian Mass and Celebration of Marriage Celebrating A Silver or Golden Wedding Anniversary this year? Were you married in 1976 or 2001? Then please contact the Parish Office to make sure that you are registered for the “2026 Mass for Jubilarians.” Join Bishop...
Mary’s Baby Shower
In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for the entire month of May, we are collecting new baby clothing (sizes newborn to 12 months), blankets, and disposable diapers (sizes newborn to size 3). All of this is to support St. Francis House clients and clients of...
Dog Days of Summer
The expression the "dog days" gives rise to the humid, hot days of summer when we are all just looking for a cool, shaded spot to wait out the sweltering day. I assumed that our canine friends got singled out and tagged with the expression. Turns out it was something...
Parishioner Featured in Arlington Catholic Herald
May 2023 - Parishioner John Powell, Lt.Col. USA (Ret.) was featured in a wonderful article celebrating Memorial Day. Take a moment to read the article here.
Principles for Parish Life and Ministry
Principles for the community and our parish in ministry, but also great principles for life in the world. THY WILL BE DONE - Are we completely giving ourselves over to God’s will? And embracing the high adventure of His plan, over our plan, wherever that may lead?...
Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching
Life and Dignity of the Human Person Do I respect the life and dignity of every human person from conception through natural death? Do I recognize the face of Christ in all others around me whatever their race, class, age, or abilities? Do I work to protect the...
The Immaculate Conception
It’s important to understand what the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception is and what it is not. Some people think the term refers to Christ’s conception in Mary’s womb without the intervention of a human father; but that is the Virgin Birth. Others think the...