Saint Francis of Assisi Parish

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 7pm VIGIL MASS FOR LIFE FROM ST. PAUL CATHEDRAL. Bishop Zubik will celebrate a dioc...esan Vigil Mass for Life from St. Paul Cathedral on Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 pm. The Mass will be livestreamed on Comcast channel 65, online at christianassociatestv.org, and the Facebook page of St Paul Cathedral. This Mass will occur right before the national vigil begins in Washington, D.C. Bishop William Waltersheid, who leads our 40 Days for Life Pittsburgh in prayer at our kick-off and closing Masses and in Eucharistic Procession to the downtown abortion facility, has written: A NOTE FROM BISHOP WILLIAM WALTERSHEID, EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR EVANGELIZATION: This January, as in every year, the Church asks us to remember the most vulnerable human beings who are the future of the human family in our society and in our nation the pre-born children in their mother’s womb. Even in the midst of a pandemic, we must not forget those who have no voice but ours to speak for their defense, their well-being and their right to be born. Out of an abundance of caution because of COVID-19, Bishop Zubik asked parishes and institutions of the Diocese of Pittsburgh not to organize groups to participate in the March for Life scheduled for January 29 in Washington, DC.The USCCB has decided to close to the public the opening Mass on the evening of January 28, the Prayer Vigil that follows, and the Mass on the day of the March itself.Does that mean that we are not praying for and witnessing to the Pro-Life message of the Gospel? Not by a long shot! We never forget the unborn, all those women and men wounded by abortion, and all those in danger of being deprived of the God-given gift of life.Let us offer our prayer without ceasing and make our voices heard not just in January but throughout the entire year and beyond until the gift of life is protected, loved, and cherished by all! Love and prayer is the answer! See more

The Procession for Life: St. Francis and St. Clare Parishes On Friday, January 29th, St. Francis and St. Clare Parishes will be hosting The Procession for Life. This Procession coincides with the 2021 now virtual March for Life. Gathering to pray, we support the theme of the March that Together Strong: Life Unites! We will meet at the following churches and will have different prayer experiences at each: 11am - St. Joseph, Cabot Music/Prayer Noon - S...t. Mary, Herman Litany/Prayers/Meditation 1pm - St. John, Coylesville Stations of the Cross 2pm - Mater Dolorosa, Chicora - Rosary 3pm - St. Joseph, North Oakland Chaplet of Divine Mercy 4pm - St. Wendelin, Butler Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction You are welcome to participate in any or all stops. Signups are encouraged as space will be limited. Click on this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084ba9ac29a4f85-assisi Walk-ins can attend, space permitting. If you have questions, contact Sue or Cecilia. Cecilia: 724-822-0614, [email protected] Sue: 724-445-3713, X3103, [email protected] Face coverings required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. This event will NOT be canceled due to weather! Let’s come together on Friday, January 29th to pray for an end to the tragedy of abortion. See more

Join thousands of Catholics nationwide praying the annual 9 Days for Life novena, January 21-29.

Today, we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord! Jesus’ immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God’s will.

Please visit the following link to sign up for Christmas Mass at Saints John, Joseph and Mary Parish. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4DA9AF29A7FF2-christmas

Our Bishop has announced the name of our new Parish and some details about the merger in the letter below. Because of our Franciscan association over the years, we are excited to be named Saint Francis of Assisi Parish effective January 4th!

The Advent season begins today! How will you use the next four weeks to prepare your heart for Christmas?

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for all of our wonderful parishioners. What are you thankful for?

Today, on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King.

Today we observe Veterans Day and remember all those who have served our country in times of war. Among those veterans are our military chaplains.