Saturday:
Vigil Mass – 4:00 pm (Confession 3:30 – 3:50 pm)
Spanish Mass – 6:00 pm (Confession 5:30 pm)
Sunday:
8:00 am
Family Mass at 9:45 am (Confession from 9:00 – 9:20 am)
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am Friday – NO MASS
Telephone Rosary:
Every day 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Call (508)924-3039
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every Thursday at 9:30 am
Every 1st Friday at 6:00 pm
Every 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Parish Rosary:
Sunday at 7:30 am
Saturday at 5:30 pm (Spanish)
December 21st & 22nd – 2024
(4th Sunday in Advent)
** If you are new to the area, welcome to St. Francis, your new spiritual home! Please stop off at the Welcome Counter in the narthex and chat with Fr. Slawek (pronounced Swa-Vek), Deacon Ralph, Deacon Tom, or Deacon William to find out more about us, register, and become a part of the family!
There will be No Daily mass Thursday, December 26th.
This year’s Christmas Eve Masses will be at 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. for English;
8:00 p.m. for Spanish mass.
Christmas Day Mass will be at 10:00 a.m.
The office will be closed Thursday December 26th & Friday December 27th
Before and after all the masses next weekend, those who have lost a child (unborn or of any age) may enter his or her name in our Book of Life under the Divine Mercy image and light a candle of remembrance.
Please do not drop off your donation items in the Narthex or Quiet Room.
The Donation Drives for various charities will be conducted periodically and will be announced in the weekly bulletin, parish website, and Facebook page.
St Francis of Assisi Young Adult Ministry is open to everyone ages 18-25. It is a place where you can build authentic relationships centered on following Jesus. Come as you are. You belong here! Next meeting Friday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Ms. Jackie Sanchez – youth@stfrancisyulee.org
(next: January 17th)
Thursday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. please join the St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group for a night of fellowship & fun. All youth and friends ages 13 and up are welcome. Refreshments are provided.
For more information, please contact Ms. Jackie Sanchez – youth@stfrancisyulee.org
(next: January 16th)
The Youth Group Praise and Worship band will rehearse on Thursday, December 26th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All youth & friends ages 13 and up who play any instrument or love to sing are invited to join the fun.
For more information, please contact Ms. Jackie Sanchez – youth@stfrancisyulee.org
(next: January 9th)
Join us for Bingo on Friday, January 10th from 5 p.m.
(next: February 14th) click here for more information
If you would like to represent our church as the first best impression, we would be glad to have you. This is a great chance to meet, greet, and assist your St. Francis family. All Are Welcome.
If you feel the call to serve, please look for Fred Sanchez (ushers@stfrancisyulee.org).
If you have not signed up for Prayer Watch (prayerwatch@stfrancisyulee.org), please do so that you can join with others to pray for one another in this powerful ministry.
Check the bulletin or click here for more information.
Join us for our weekday daily rosary at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel as we ask Our Blessed Mother to intercede for our needs.
First Friday Adoration is the first Friday of each month from 5 – 6 p.m.
You will find additional information and announcements in the bulletin, on Facebook, or right here on our Website
BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism is a serious obligation and requires a faith commitment on the part of the parents. This commitment is exemplified by being a practicing, active Catholic, having been registered in the Catholic Mission of St. Francis of Assisi for at least 3 months prior to the Baptism. Parents seeking Baptism for their child should contact Deacon Ralph at deaconralph@stfrancisyulee.org to register for the REQUIRED Baptismal Preparation Class. The class takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am in the “Quiet Room.” The sign-up and registration documents must be done at least 2 weeks before the offered date. Baptisms are scheduled individually for every family.
MARRIAGE: A minimum of 8 months’ notice is required by the Diocese of St. Augustine because of the sacredness and the seriousness of this Sacrament. Please contact the office (904-849-1256) for an appointment.
MASS INTENTIONS: Every Mass at St. Francis can be offered for the intention indicated by you. Make a great gift to someone you love and offer a Mass for them. You may request a Mass intention by contacting the Parish Secretary in the office at (904-849-1256).
HOMEBOUND: The aged and ill should feel free to contact the office about Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick.
HOUSE BLESSING: Upon request, your house can be blessed. Please contact the office (904-849-1256) to arrange a date and time.
FUNERALS: Before making arrangements with a funeral home please call the office (904-849-1256) for the available schedule and needed information.
NEW PARISHIONERS: A warm welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission in Yulee, FL. PARISH REGISTRATION
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If your address has changed or if you are leaving our Catholic Mission, please notify the office.
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION FOR 2024
In 2024 the following will be observed as Holy Days of Obligation
Solemnity of All Saints – Friday, Nov. 1st – Masses at 9:00 am and 6:00 pm
Immaculate Conception – Monday, December 9th Mass 9:00 am and 6:00 pm
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Tuesday, December 24th – Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Children’s Mass 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass 8:00 pm Hispanic Christmas Eve Mass Wednesday, Dec. 25th 10:00 am Christmas Day Mass
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God – Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Please Note: In 2024, December 8th occurs on a Sunday and will be observed in the Roman Calendar as the Second Sunday of Advent. The liturgical observance of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Monday, Dec. 9th, 2024. However, the obligation to participate in Mass for the Immaculate Conception is not transferred. Also, please note that a Funeral Mass may be celebrated on any day except solemnities which are days of obligation, Holy Saturday, the Easter Triduum and Sundays during the seasons of Advent, Lent and Easter (cf. GIRM 380). Finally, a reminder that the Solemnity of the Ascension is observed on Sunday, May 12th, 2024. The Solemnity replaces the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
“We are brothers and sisters in Christ who gather to worship God and witness our Catholic faith by serving the community.”
PARISH NEWS, INFORMATION, & EVENTS
1. Type the word “Give” to (904) 606-9630 and click the link in the text you receive in order to make your contribution. 2. You will be guided through a quick one-time setup and receive an immediate confirmation. For more information or if you have questions, contact Jackie at bookkeeper@stfrancisyulee.org
Prayer for Our Country
O most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at this most critical time, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care.
Most Holy Mother, we beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son.
Overwhelmed with the burden of the sins of our nation, we cry to you from the depths of our hearts and seek refuge in your motherly protection.
Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts of our people. Open our minds to the great worth of human life and to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom.
Free us from the falsehoods that lead to the evil of abortion and threaten the sanctity of family life.
Grant our country the wisdom to proclaim that God’s law is the foundation on which this nation was founded and that He alone is the True Source of our cherished rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
O Merciful Mother, give us the courage to reject the culture of death and the strength to build a new Culture of Life.
(Say three Hail Marys)
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Join us for Las Posadas at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche on Saturday, Dec. 21st, from 3 to 8 p.m., along the route of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights!
Experience Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem with reenactors, processions, sacred music and Eucharistic Adoration.
Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies at the Pilgrim Center. Tickets are $5; children under 12 are free with registration.
Walk-ups are $10. Reservations open Nov. 4th by visiting missionandshrine.org.
Flyer: Click here
Join us as we begin the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, a special year of grace in the Catholic Church. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier will celebrate the Opening Mass at 5:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine.
This is a time to come together as a community of faith to embrace the theme of “Hope” and welcome the blessings of the Jubilee Year.
All are invited to attend, but seating and parking will be at a premium.
Get there early or view the opening Mass online by visiting:
DOSA Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@
Cathedral Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@
On Jan. 1st, at 9 a.m., St. Maria del Mar Catholic Church, 915 N. Central Ave. in Flagler Beach, will host the Fourth Annual Mass for Parents and Grandparents Who Have Lost Children.
This special Mass offers a time of prayer, reflection and healing.
For additional details, contact Christine Sudano, christine@smdmcc.org.
Come and experience a peaceful and spiritual evening of prayer, healing, and reflection every first Friday of the month for the First Friday Mass and Healing Service at San Sebastian parish, 1112 State Road 16 in St. Augustine led by Father Martin Ibeh.
The Mass is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
We invite you to engage with fellow young adults in a welcoming environment and explore the Catholic faith with your peers over drinks and conversation at our next Theology on Tap on Monday, Jan. 13th, from 7-9 p.m. at Legacy Ale Works, 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite 129-130, Jacksonville, FL 32258.
We are honored to have Dennis L. Johnson Jr, chancellor for Administrative Affairs of the Diocese of St. Augustine, as our guest speaker. He will discuss “A Big Church with Big Questions: Who is the Bishop? What is a Curia? Where is our Mission? When do we Evangelize? Why Synodality? How do we find and Foster Hope? A Year of Jubilee is Upon YOU!”
The Northeast Florida Human Trafficking Coalition invites you to its Annual Gathering on Jan. 14th, 2025, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Baptist Hospital’s DuPont Auditorium. Highlighting vulnerable populations, the event features Marina Anderson, Statewide Human Trafficking Training Specialist.
Learn more and register at click here.
Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Western Faith Formation Day on Saturday, January 25th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Queen of Peace Parish, 10900 SW 24th Avenue in Gainesville.
Designed for the western region of the diocese, the event offers workshops on Scripture, the Mass and faith formation.
The cost is $25 per person, with a $35 walk-up fee.
Register by January 20th
Calling all Catholics! Join the Jacksonville Icemen for a memorable family night out! Witness an exhilarating game as your Jacksonville Icemen face off against the Trois-Rivières Lions on Saturday, Feb. 8th, at 7 p.m. at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Plus, as a special bonus, each ticket purchased through our exclusive link will contribute a portion of the proceeds to Camp I Am Special. This fabulous camp offers enriching experiences for individuals with disabilities.
Take advantage of this chance for an action-packed game while supporting a great cause.
Get your tickets today! https://fevoenterprise.com/event/Diocesest5
Flyer: click here
Couples are invited to A Day for Couples: The Marital Voyage on Saturday, Feb. 8th, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Jacksonville.
Sign-in begins at 1:15 p.m. This enriching pre-marriage and marriage conference includes inspiring talks, quiet time, fellowship, Mass, and a catered dinner.
Learn more at adayforcouples.
Flyer: click here
Bishop Pohlmeier will confer the sacrament of confirmation on baptized Catholic adults who have received First Communion on two occasions:
Saturday, Feb. 8th, 2025, at the 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick Parish, Gainesville
Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at a 2:00 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine.
Join us on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. for our Monthly Discernment Evenings with Fr. Clay Ludwig. The event will begin with a Holy Hour in Marywood Chapel, followed by a meal and small group discussions. This event is open to young men ages 16 and above interested in learning more about priestly vocations.
To RSVP, please email vocations@dosafl.com.
Mark your calendars for future dates: Nov. 11th and Dec. 9th in 2024, and Feb. 10th, Mar. 10th, Apr. 14th, and May 12th in 2025.
Flyer: https://dosafl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Discernment-Evening-Monday-Oct-14-2024.jpg
Join us for DYC X, a dynamic youth conference at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, from Feb. 21st-23rd. Our keynote speakers will explore topics such as discovering God’s love, finding joy in following Christ, understanding the gifts of the sacraments and embracing a community life within the church.
Featured speakers include Michael Merchand, Carol Wiget, Oscar Rivera and Marlys Adjevi. Musical performances by Stella and a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Pohlmeier will also be part of the event.
The cost to attend is $175, but scholarships are available.
For registration and further information, contact your youth minister at your parish or the diocesan office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
contact rshipley@dosafl.com for registration and details
Join Catholics from across Florida for Catholic Days at the Capitol, March 18th-19th, in Tallahassee. Advocate for human life and dignity while engaging in civic action alongside our bishops.
Fill out the Diocese of St. Augustine interest form by Feb. 7th to participate. Space is limited!
https://form.jotform.com/Office_Family/cdac-2025-interest-form.
