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ST. FRANCIS MINISTRY CENTER FESTIVAL

 

ST. FRANCIS MINISTRY CENTER FESTIVAL

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022

On Tuesday, October 4, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. As we celebrate the life of St. Francis, we will celebrate at St. Anne’s our accomplishment of the St. Francis Ministry Center. Ours will be an all day celebration!

ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO ANY PART OF THE DAY!

The day will begin with the usual 7:30 and 9:00 Masses. In addition there will be an evening Mass at 7PM followed by a procession, blessing and open house and a celebratory gathering and welcome to all with wine, cheese, and other light fare.   Included will be a Prayer of Thanksgiving for our parish and our new ministry center.

JOIN US FOR THIS DAY OF FESTIVAL AT ST. ANNE’S!!

During the day we will celebrate with the children of the parish. During the school day the children of St. Anne’s School will pray at Mass and enjoy a pizza lunch in the
St. Francis Ministry Center.

At 4PM our Faith Formation classes will begin with Mass in the church and then an ice cream welcome and celebration in the St. Francis Ministry Center.

7PM EVENING MASS, BLESSING, & CELEBRATION

An evening with Mass, Procession, Blessing, and Open House. A celebratory gathering and welcome to all with wine, cheese, and other light fare.

All parishioners are invited for the Mass for the Feast of St. Francis, followed by a procession to the new building, a prayer of blessing, open house and a community gathering with light fare.

BLESSING OF ANIMALS

Blessing of Animals is a traditional celebration for the Feast of St. Francis.

Blessings will occur at 3:00PM, 5:30PM, and 8:30PM in a designated area behind the school, close to the rectory. Animals of all kinds are invited for blessing. Live animals should be leashed or secured by pet owners.

JOIN US FOR THIS DAY OF FESTIVAL AT ST. ANNE’S!!