Faith Focus: The Mass
The Eucharist: More Than a Memory
When Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of Me,” He meant far more than simply recalling a past event.
In ancient Jewish worship, a “memorial” was not just remembering—it was participating in God’s saving action. At Passover, God’s people did not merely think about their deliverance; they entered into it anew.
At Mass, Catholics believe Jesus makes present sacramentally His one eternal sacrifice on the Cross. The Eucharist is not only a symbol of Christ’s love—it is Christ truly present, giving Himself to us in the new covenant.
This week: As you approach Communion, prayerfully reflect on the gift of Jesus giving Himself to you. Continue that prayer after receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, offering Him your thanksgiving and praise. Ask Him how He desires to transform your heart, and seek one way to share His love with others this week.
The Mass in a Month podcast on the Ascension Press app explains the Jewish roots of the Eucharist and how they illuminate the Mass.
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ANNUAL PICNIC (First Saturday of Aug every year)
The St. Francis Family proudly offers:
What: Rainforest Falls VBS!
When: July 6-10th from 9:00am – 12Noon
Where: St. Francis Parish Center
Who: Kids going into K-5th Grade as of Aug. 2026.
Registration forms are now available!
Go to the Parish website www.stfrancisav.org and click VBS under the Links & Forms tab.
https://www.stfrancisav.org/vacation-bible-school
To use the “pay online” option, scan the QR code below or go to this direct link:
www.osvhub.com/stfrancisav/forms/vbs-2026
Explore Our Church
Mass Times
Mass Times:
Tuesday: 7:30am
Wednesday: 7:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am
Friday: 7:30am
Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am & 9:30am
Confession:
Saturday Evening: 3:15pm-3:40pm
Sunday Morning: 8:45am-9:10am
(or by appointment)
Weekly Rosary:
(before Masses)
Saturday: 3:40pm
Sunday: 7:10am
Church Hours:
The St. Francis Church Building is open from 7:00am - 3:00pm
for private prayer and adoration Monday through Friday via the parking lot entrance.
Mission Statement
We, the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Family, are a welcoming faith community that
believes in and proclaims the powerful and loving presence of Jesus Christ.
Follow Us
Visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) web site
to view daily Mass readings just as they appear in the Lectionary we use for Mass.
Click above to access the Ascension Press Bible In a Year or Catechism in a Year Podcasts.
Click the logo above to discover more ways to donate to St. Francis.
