THE CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI

SHOWCASE OF SCHOOLS: JANUARY 24-27 AND PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4. The RCS Winter Showcase of Schools is right around the corner! Prospective families with rising preschool-grade 12 students are invited to explore the five campuses and exceptional learning communities of RCS on January 24, 25, and 27 between 4:30-7PM. Priority application deadline for the 2022-2023 school year is Friday, February 4. Tell your friends and family! Register for the showcase or apply for the fall of 2022 at rcsmn.org/admissions

CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 5!  There’s a lot to celebrate at Rochester Catholic Schools! Join us during National Catholic Schools Week from January 30-February 5, 2022, as we rejoice together. To begin our celebration, families are invited to attend Mass at our RCS parishes on January 30. School and system events will follow throughout the week, including the President’s Reception on February 4 - where we will honor five members of the RCS community. Also watch for prize giveaways throughout the week! We look forward to celebrating our schools, faith, mission, and YOU - our community! Learn more about Catholic Schools Week and RSVP for the President’s Reception at rcsmn.org/catholicschoolsweek

SYNOD UPDATE: SYNOD PROCESS @ ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH. On the weekend of January 29/30, we will speak about the Synod at all Masses. Handouts will be provided in the pews with questions for you to pray about and answer.  Please take these handouts home to complete.  On the following weekend, February 5/6, we ask that you put your completed handout in the collection box in the Gathering Space or return it to the Parish Center.  The Faith Justice committee will review your answers and look for common themes. A parish report will be sent to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.

Our parish is conducting the Synod process in this manner due to COVID concerns.  If you wish to go to an in-person Synod, please call one of the other Rochester parishes to see if you can attend their session.  Thank you!

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH T-SHIRT.  Larger Adult sizes are here!  We now have: MED, LG, XL, 2XL and 3XL!  $15/Adult sizes.

Call the office at 288-7313 for more information!

Learn more about the Catholic Advocacy Network - an initiative of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.  This network allows a person to easily stay informed about upcoming legislation,and to contact our state representatives to voice our concerns or support.  It includes thousands of Catholics and non-Catholics from Minnesota who are striving to live their faith in a challenging culture.

By joining the free network, you will receive periodic e-mails and a monthly E-Update in order to promote life and dignity. Consider visiting the Catholic Advocacy Network Action Center to join!

DAILY MASS:  7AM (English) Monday - Friday
SATURDAY:  4:30PM (English)
THURSDAY:  7PM (Spanish)
SUNDAY:  8AM (English), 10AM (English) and 12PM (Spanish)