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Advent 2020 | Come Lord Jesus!
Marantha! Come Lord Jesus! The Advent season is filled with preparation and expectation! In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, let us strive to keep Advent a season of waiting and longing, of conversion and hope! We hope that you and your family will be able to use some of these FREE resources to grow in a deeper relationship in your faith.
ADVENT WREATH BLESSING. Many families have the tradition of using the Advent Wreath to help their family prepare “spiritually” for the birth of Jesus. Click here for an ENGLISH and SPANISH version of an Advent Wreath blessing.
ADVENT CALENDARS AND PRAYERS. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) provides various Advent Resources.
DAILY ADVENT REFLECTIONS. To sign up for Bishop Barron's Daily Advent Reflections by email, click HERE. -
Christmas Mass Reservations Now Open
This year, there will be a Sign-Up for each Christmas Mass Time to ensure we stay within our capacity limits and prevent overcrowding. Our Mass Times are as follows:
CHRISTMAS EVE: 4:30PM (Childrens), 7PM (Spanish), 10PM (English) w/9:30PM Christmas Carols;
CHRISTMAS DAY: 8AM and 10AM (English) and 12PM (Spanish).
To sign up, click on the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4AAAA923A2FD0-christmas
1. Scroll down to view available Mass times and check the Sign Up Box next to the ONE Mass you wish to attend. Seating capacity is noted in ( ).
2. Click on the Submit and Sign Up button at the bottom of the page to enter the number of people in your party and your party's Contact Person's information.
3. If properly submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.
Our maximum capacity is 180 people at this time. Each Mass Time sign-up will be first come first serve. We ask that you sign up for one Mass time and include the number of people in your household and any out of town guests that may be attending Mass with you. Families should share a pew, but maintain social distance with another family (6ft). Do not just sit at ends of pews. Make room for others. No one will be admitted without a face mask.
We urge parishioners to reserve the 4:30PM Mass for families with children. If one Mass becomes full, we hope you will sign up for a different Mass time. For those who do not have internet access to sign-up, please call the Parish Center Office to sign up for a Mass time. We will stream Christmas Mass on our Facebook page for those who cannot attend.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbers of reservations for each Mass may be subject to change should the State of Minnesota alter the numbers we can have or shut us down for public liturgies. -
Weekend Masses
VIRTUAL: We will be posting the live weekend Masses in English and Spanish to our Facebook page (located at right).
During these uncertain times, we can continue to stay connected to our faith through the technologies available to us.IN PERSON: When you do come to church, a face mask will be required (per the Governor's Executive Order 20-81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all indoor businesses and public indoor spaces); to keep the 6 feet social distancing rule (families will be able to sit together in one pew); the entrance to the church is limited to the north entrance by the Gathering Space; sanitizer is available; communion is restricted to the host only. After each Mass, people will be asked to leave the church for the purpose of cleaning the church, Gathering Space, bathrooms, and doors.
Please Note: The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in effect. The Church continues to be cautious and concerned for all who are vulnerable – the elderly and those with serious health issues – and anyone who feels that they would put their health at risk by coming to church. Anyone who is not feeling well should NOT come to church. -
Celebrating Our Patronal Feast Day!
Please check out the Facebook page at right for special videos of the celebration of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi - including the St. Francis of Assisi Virtual Choir, the Blessing of the Animals and our Patronal Feast Day Masses this weekend. Thank you to all who participated!
A special bi-lingual Prayer Card for our Patronal Feast Day is available in the Gathering Space. We invite you to join us in praying this prayer or the Peace Prayer of St Francis of Assisi. During these times of conflict in our nation - we turn to the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi - that like him, we may be true ambassadors for peace - in our lives, in our parish and in the world. -
News from the Vatican
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Pope Francis has made the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, formerly known as the Apostleship of Prayer, a Vatican foundation.
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In a message for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Pope Francis issued a strong call that disabled persons must not be denied the sacraments.
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National Catholic Register
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Aydin Hassan Saint Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Chur, Switzerland. The three-candidate list proposed by the Holy See was rejected by the diocese’s Cathedral Chapter, who have the...
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Daniel Ibanez Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks to members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Region III who gathered at Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls on...
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Catholic Advocacy Network
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!
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A special THANK YOU to all who are sending in Sunday envelopes or giving online. Your support is especially needed at this time to support our parish and maintain our ministries. We are grateful for all you do! Click the image below to make a gift:
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Mass Times
DAILY MASS: 7AM (English) Monday - Friday
SATURDAY: 4:30PM (English)
THURSDAY: 7PM (Spanish)
SUNDAY: 8AM (English), 10AM (English) and 12PM (Spanish) -
Location/Hours
1114 Third Street Southeast
Rochester, MN 55904
507.288.7313
francis@stfrancis-church.org
NEW! PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday thru Thursday 8:00AM-3:30PM
Friday: 9:00AM-3:30PM
PLEASE NOTE: During inclement weather, the Parish Center Office follows the Rochester Catholic School weather closing policy. -
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 IS 29:17-24Responsorial Psalm PS 27:1, 4, 13-14Gospel MT 9:27-31
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