Next Tuesday, October 4th, marks the patronal feast day of Franciscans across the globe – the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. It is a time when Franciscan communities come together to remember the passing of Francis from this world to the next, to celebrate his life and legacy in Masses and gatherings, and to hold events that are notably Franciscan. We hope you can join us at one of the upcoming events below.
Sunday, October 2nd
On Sunday, October 2nd, the Franciscan friars will hold the annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your beloved pets and furry friends to the North Campus for a blessing and to share in God’s blessing of all of creation.
Sacred Heart North Campus (3515 N. Florida Ave.)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Monday, October 3rd
On Monday, October 3rd, join the friars and parish community for a celebration of the Transitus. Every year on the third evening of October, Franciscans ritually remember the passing of Francis of Assisi from this life into God as a reminder to renew our own commitment to follow Christ in the way of the poor man from Assisi. You can read more about the Transitus here.
Sacred Heart Church
7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 4th
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi occurs on Tuesday, October 4th, every year. The feast will be celebrated at each of the daily Masses, at 7:00 am and 12:10 pm on this day. To learn more about the life of St. Francis, we encourage you to explore the links below.
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
The Life of St. Francis of Assisi
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