St. Francis & St. Clare
Celebration and Month of Service
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ST. FRANCIS CELEBRATION AND OCTOBER MONTH OF SERVICE
It was while living with and serving the lepers and poor that St. Francis of Assisi saw the face of God most clearly. Since then, service to the poor and the outsiders is at the heart of what it means to be a Franciscan Community. To celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi this year, we are encouraging everyone to participate in at least one act of service during the month of October. Below is a list of opportunities to serve along side fellow parishioners! Find something that speaks to your heart, and in the humble Spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare, serve your neighbor or community. The Peace Prayer reminds us that “It is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.” May we serve willingly, give generously, and receive with glad hearts the blessing of our Holy Father, St. Francis of Assisi!
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Friday, October 31
We will bless children suffering from extreme poverty by filling boxes with toys and other gifts, sharing the joy of Christmas, and planting seeds of hope through the Gospel. Boxes can be picked up BEGINNING OCTOBER 1st in our Parish Office Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1pm) or Fridays 9am-12pm.Read More -
Saturday, November 1, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us on November 1st from 9-11:30 am on the Morristown Green as we partner with Market Street Mission to distribute coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to those who are in need. REGISTRATION IS FULL!!!!!!!Read More -
Saturday, November 8, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The St. Francis Inn is a Franciscan, Eucharistic community called to minister with the poor and homeless of Philadelphia. Formed in the spirit of the Gospel and inspired by the life and compassion of Francis and Clare of Assisi, we try to meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and hospitality. Our restaurant-style soup kitchen, open 365 days a year! Our mission is to not only feed the hungry, but also provide essential toiletry products and a safe place to receive mail. Volunteers typically help seat, serve, and bus a meal service. We may help with Meal preparation, or assist in Marie's closet, the clothing distribution center. We will be there to serve however we can for the day. Join us on November 8th as we travel to Philadelphia to work with the St. Francis Inn, feeding the unhoused and those who have food insecurities. This trip is open to those in high school and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. REGISTRATION IS FULL!!!!!!Read More
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