Save the Dates:
Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi, La Verna and Greccio
St. Anthony Church (St. Francis of Assisi Parish)
1530 11th Street Southeast, Canton, OH 44707
Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Includes lunch with free-will donation. Mass follows at 4 p.m. RSVP by May 9 to the parish office: 330-452-9529 or email office@stfrancisofassisiparish.com.
Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, with Bishop Bonnar Presiding
Shrine of Our Lady, Comforter of the Afflicted
517 South Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
Saturday, October 3, at 5:30 p.m.
Visit https://shrineofthefriars.org/.
Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, with Bishop Bonnar Presiding
St. Anthony Church (St. Francis of Assisi Parish)
1530 11th Street Southeast, Canton, OH 44707
Sunday, October 4, at 11 a.m. Visit https://www.stfrancisofassisiparish.com/.
Saint Francis Retreat
St. Benedict Church (St. Francis of Assisi Parish)
2207 Third Street Southeast, Canton, OH 44707
Sunday, November 8, time TBA
Attendees are asked to bring canned goods or winter supplies for donation. RSVP by October 31 at the parish office: 330-452-9529 or office@stfrancisofassisiparish.com.
Advent by Candlelight with Saint Francis and Saint Clare
St. Clement Church (Holy Family Parish)
216 East Wooster Street, Navarre, OH 44662
Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m.
Contact the St. Francis of Assisi Parish office: 330-452-9529 or office@stfrancisofassisiparish.com.
Online Resources
Franciscan Media Resources:
Notes from a Friar: St. Francis’ Prayer before the Crucifix, by Father Roch Niemier, OFM
A Franciscan Celebration of the Psalms,
A Look at the Peace Prayer of St. Francis, by Father Jack Wintz, OFM
How to Be an Instrument of Peace, by Father Martin Pable, OFM Cap.
Online Resources
Franciscan Media Resources:
Notes from a Friar: St. Francis’ Prayer before the Crucifix,
by Father Roch Niemier, OFM
A Franciscan Celebration of the Psalms,
A Look at the Peace Prayer of St. Francis,
by Father Jack Wintz, OFM
How to Be an Instrument of Peace,
by Father Martin Pable, OFM Cap.
USCCB Prayer Resources:
Prayers on the Care of Creation, English:
https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayers-care-creation-0
Oraciones sobre el cuidado de la creación:
https://www.usccb.org/es/prayers/oraciones-sobre-el-cuidado-de-la-creacion
Catholic Climate Covenant Resources:
Feast of Saint Francis Program:
YouTube Resources:
Video-Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace:
IDEAS FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND OBSERVANCES
Go on a nature walk, picnic or hike, while reflecting on the beauty of God’s creation.
Attend Adoration and pray for peace.
Watch a movie! Examples of movies with Franciscan themes include Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) and Francesco (1989).
Start a vegetable or flower garden at your home. Include a statue of Saint Francis!
Participate in the Corporal Works of Mercy by volunteering at a community garden or food drive. You can also support Catholic Charities or St. Vincent de Paul by donating or volunteering at seasonal drives or food banks.
Keep an eye out for events at your parish in honor of the jubilee year.
For more resources and events, visit www.doy.org/year-of-st-francis/
