EVENTS PAGE
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Celebrate the Fr. James' Birthday!
Celebrate Fr. James's Birthday!
Join us in prayer with Fr. James on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, for Mass at 9:15 AM, followed by Holy Hour and then (about 11am) in the the Assisi Center... all are welcome to bring a dish to share and celebrate with Fr James on his actual birthday!
Please RSVP sign-up here, so we know how many people are coming and tell us if you can bring a dish to share and/or help decorate. ... or call Scott (734-821-2121). Possible Ideas for What to Bring: FRUIT or QUICHE, EGGS or a BREAKFAST CASSEROLE or a SWEET BREAD.
We’ll have the coffee ready. This and all "FIFTY-FIVE & FASTER" Daytime Events are organized and hosted by Seniors @ St. Francis. Please RSVP sign-up here.
Join us for:
”Fatima Rosary Rally to Save America”
Where: In front of St Francis Church, Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
When: October 10, 2026
Time: 12:00 Noon
Questions? Contact: Anita Merritt (734-223-6253)
The Mercy Ships movie
is showing at our
event on
Monday
evening,
October 12th
at 6:30pm at St. Francis in the Assisi Center - St. Clare Room.
Mercy Ships
is a Christian medical outreach that provides medical care in third-world countries. Marty Javornisky, a St. Francis parishioner, has served on a Mercy Ship in 2024 and 2026. He is presenting a 90-minute movie produced by Mercy Ships that highlights stories of many of the patients they have served.
All are welcome. No RSVP required.
Just come and enjoy the show folks!
Questions?
Contact:
Marty Javornisky, mjavornisky@outlook.com.
See:
https://www.mercyships.org
Altar Server Training and Refresher
Please sign up for altar server training by clicking below (10/18/2026). We will be serving pizza after the training! If your child has any food allergies, please list them in the comments during signup so that we can accommodate them. Thank you! Click Here!!
Taizé Prayer Service 10/22
focused on St. Francis Life
is planned by our Secular Franciscans.
Join us at Saint Francis of Assisi Church on Thursday evening, October 22nd at 6:30pm -7:30pm as we celebrate the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi's passing into heaven... with an evening of Taizé Music, contemplative prayer, readings from scripture & St. Francis' writings, prayerful silence, Adoration, and Benediction. All are welcome to attend this peaceful time of prayer and reflection.
Learn more... and let us know if you can help us setup and/or, cleanup.
Cross Catholic Outreach - Water for Life -
Welcome our visiting missionary priest at all Masses at St Francis the weekend of October 24-25, 2026. Father and another represetative from Cross Catholic Outreach will share with us many exciting updates on how our Lenten donations are saving lives!
Food Drive Nov 7th-15th
Food & groceries are needed for those who use the food pantries in our area. We need your help! Especially shopping before Sun, November 15th, 2026, delivery! (& again during Lent Feb/March __, 2027).
- Please pick-up an empty grocery bag with an attached shopping list, available at the church doors November 7th & 8th, 2026. You are also invited to assist with distributing the empty bags . Sign-up here...
- Return the groceries directly to the truck/trailer parked by the PAC November 14th & 15th, 2026.
- Help Deliver the grocery bags to the food pantries in Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti.
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
Traditional Thanksgiving
Meal & Talk on
"Finding Your Joy"
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, ...
At 9:15 AM Holy Mass in Church.
After the Mass in the Assisi Center...
"Finding Your Joy" a program of reflections and prayer experiences utilizing music, Scripture, and movement to help us find more joy in life... by Janene Ternes Trevisan.
Help us plan by signing-up here, or call 734-821-2121. RSVP by Nov 12th, 2026.
Tapestry of Promise
The Work of God Woven from the Threads of the Old Covenant
Catholic Conference
at
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ann Arbor, Thursday– Saturday
November 19th -
21st ,
2026
Donate/Sponsor/Get Tickets
HERE!
Inspired by the call of The Most Reverend Bishop Boyea to make 2026 the "Year of the Bible," the Tapestry of Promise conference invites you to deepen your understanding of the beautiful way in which Jesus, the Incarnate Word, is prefigured by the events of the Old Testament – a tapestry woven by God from the people and events of the Old Covenant. We invite you to grow in faith through the Sacraments, sacred music, and the dynamic teaching of learned and charismatic speakers.
Seniors @ St. Francis * 55 & Faster
Our “perpetual-youth group” type of event activities each month help us grow in joy and in the love of Jesus. Some of our regular annual events include:
July - Picnic at County Farm Park
August - Saint Clare of Assisi
October - Fr. James Birthday & the CAKE WALK @ Francis Fest!
November - Thanksgiving Meal & Talk
December - Christmas Cookies & Carols
Monthly - Seniors' Out-to-Lunch Bunch
Monthly - Daytime Events Planning Committee - Leadership Team;
Keep a lookout for event details in the Bulletin or on our website! You can RSVP for 55 & Faster events by the Sign-Up HERE! Or, contact (734-821-2121).
Alpha House Family Shelter
St. Francis is hosting the week of May 10th-16th, 2027, to serve the several homeless families at Alpha House. Dinner foods may be prepared and simply dropped-off. We need your help to purchase, cook and deliver foods (for about 35 people mostly children). The current number of residents and their food allergies will be available one week prior. Sign-up here:
www.signupgenius.com/go/shelter
Scott Wright (734-821-2121) justice@stfrancisa2.org.
Alpha House, 4290 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor (between Zeeb and Wagner).
Jesus is in JAIL! Will you pray with Him?
“Be Not Afraid!” Jesus was incarcerated during his life, and he can still be found in the jail.
Come and see for yourself.
Both women and men attend Catholic services in the Jail on Hogback Road, Ann Arbor. About 25 Catholic volunteers, from St. Francis and various other parishes in our area, take turns visiting. Some volunteers go weely, or twice each month, and some go less frequently, only 5-6 times in a year. Each Saturday morning and Wednesday evening a small team of volunteer ministers offer a Catholic prayer service.
Learn more here! Or call Scott (734-821-2121)
Eucharistic Ministry for Homebound of St. Francis Parish
Visit Homebound Catholics:
Volunteer to visit individual residences of St. Francis Parishioners who are unable to join us at Sunday Mass. These homebound members rely upon your generosity to bring Christ in the Eucharist to their home. Catholic relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to consider assisting with this ministry for their homebound loved one.
Learn more here!
Questions? Contact: Scott Wright 734-821-2121
justice@stfrancisa2.org
For more information about what is happening at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, check out our bulletin.
See our Calendar here!
