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)
February 22nd & 23rd (2025)
(7th week in Ordinary Time)
** 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!
Please bring your old, blessed palms from last year to be burned for Ash Wednesday.
There will be a box in the Narthex to drop the old palms
Our annual Mardi Gras celebration will be Sunday March 2nd from 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Join us for a N’awlins Shrimp Boil.
Tickets will be on sale in the narthex after all masses this weekend only.
See the bulletin for more details
We will share Bishop Pohlmeier, Annual Stewardship Appeal video message at all Masses next weekend
The Knights of Columbus will be distributing Lenten Devotional Prayer Books after all Masses this weekend. Donations are accepted and appreciated.
Please return the baby bottles you picked up to support the Women’s Help Center.
Collections for Gracie’s Kitchen Pet Corner will be held on the weekend of February 22nd & 23rd after all the Masses.
Pat & Gary Janko will be accepting your donations in the church parking lot
Join us and our guest speaker, Patti Mathis, for our monthly Human Life and Dignity Meeting this Monday at 9:45 a.m. in church.
Her shared experiences will be valuable in helping us explore ways to begin a Serving Our Sick program in the parish
Are you wishing to immerse yourself in a deeper experience of the Eucharistic Celebration? Become a sacristan and help prepare the altar for Mass. Positions available at 4:00 p.m., 9:45 or daily 9:00 a.m. Mass. It takes just 30 minutes of your time once or twice a month. Please contact Chip or Maryfaith Stone
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, March 21st at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Ms. Jackie Sanchez – youth@stfrancisyulee.org
(next: April 18th, May 16th)
Thursday, March 20th 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: April 17th, May 15th)
The Youth Group Praise and Worship band will rehearse on Thursday, February 27th from 5:30 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: March 13th, March 27th)
Join us for Bingo on Friday, March 14th from 5 p.m.
(next: April 11th, May 9th) 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.
Time Change for our upcoming First Friday Adoration & Communion Service, starting at 3 p.m. (not 5 p.m.) on February 7th, 2025
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
Celebrate faith and beauty through art at the Mission Museum of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche. The exhibit features 2024 Hall of Fame artist Roger Bansemer’s “On the Path of Beauty” from Feb. 1st-March 16th.
A Plein Air Artists Invitational with artists from all over the U.S. will take place Feb. 1st-20th, and the closing event is Sunday, March 16th, from 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Admission is free. Don’t miss this inspiring tribute to the power of creativity!
Does your marriage need a makeover? Rediscover the love you once had at the Retrouvaille Marriage Weekend Retreat.
This transformative program helps couples reconnect and rebuild intimacy, even in the face of serious challenges. The retreat will be held at Marywood Retreat Center in St. Johns.
Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/retrouvailleretreat/1348585?
or call (866) 470-2243.
Click here for promotional resources.
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
Looking for a meaningful career in Catholic education? The Diocese of St. Augustine is hosting a career fair to connect passionate educators and professionals with opportunities in our Catholic schools and early learning centers.
Join us on Feb. 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Academy in Gainesville to learn more about available positions and how you can make a difference in the lives of students.
For more information, visit https://dosafl.com/2025/01/22/
Join us at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gainesville for a concert at 6:00 p.m. Using tunes, technology and testimony, the concert delivers a big show! In just 90 minutes, you will experience moments of fun, sincerity, prayer and celebration, making it a great event for all ages!
Cost: Free-will donation. Click here for more.
Enjoy a concert by Emmet Cahill, Ireland’s leading tenor and star of PBS’ “Celtic Thunder” at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, March 2nd at 7 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an evening of Irish Classics and sacred hymns. Ticket prices are $40 for General Admission and $60 for Meet & Greet (at 5:30 p.m.) plus a concert.
Buy tickets at https://emmetcahill.com/tour.
The MFP is accepting applications for its next class, beginning in August 2025. This three-year lay formation program prepares leaders in catechesis, adult faith formation, youth ministry and OCIA.
Now in its 34th year, the MFP provides growth in theology, spirituality, pastoral ministry and human development. A pastor’s endorsement is required.
To help discernment, the MFP will host an information session at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Jacksonville, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
Email Brittany at layministry@dosafl.com for details.
Click here for more information.
A Mass of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, March 8th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rustic Altar at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine.
A reception will follow at the Shrine’s pavilion. The Mass of Remembrance is held annually in the spring for families who have lost a child at any point, through miscarriage or adulthood.
For more information or questions, please contact Red Bird Ministries Advocate, Regina Quiñones at (904) 910-7221 or rquinones.redbirdministries@
All men are invited to Assumption Catholic Church for the annual Day for Men with the theme “Jesus, I Trust in You.” The day begins at 8 a.m. Mass, followed by the rosary, inspiring talks on the Divine Mercy Chaplet and trusting in Jesus, and concludes with a barbecue lunch provided by Butler BBQ.
Wendy Nelms, Charlie Nuzum and Father Mac Hill will be featured speakers.
There is no registration fee, but lunch donations are appreciated.
Register by visiting https://forms.gle/
Don’t miss this day of prayer, reflection and fellowship! Click here for a social media graphic.
He will renew your strength. Caregivers, past and present, are invited to a one-day retreat for spiritual, emotional and mental renewal on Saturday, March 8th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine.
Cost: $35.
To register, click here.
For a promotional flyer, click here. Email Elena Schiavo at familylife@dosafl.com for more information.
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, March 10th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mellow Mushroom, 3611 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville.
We are honored to have Father Leonard Chuwa, pastor of St. Paul Parish, Jacksonville, as our guest speaker. He will be unpacking the topic of “Artificial Intelligence and Faith.“
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
Sacred Heart Parish, Fleming Island, invites the community to a Lenten Mission. Join us March 10th-12th as Deacon Greg Kandra explores the Lenten practices of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, offering insights to deepen your spiritual journey.
Sessions will be held at 8:30 a.m. (following daily Mass) and repeated at 6 p.m.
For details, click here for a flyer
or visit the parish website at https://
March 18-19
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.
The Diocese of St. Augustine’s Urban Plunge Youth Ministry will provide no-cost home repair services for residents in Putnam County and surrounding areas.
This initiative puts faith into action, offering hands-on help to homeowners in need.
For assistance, contact Robin Shipley at rshipley@dosafl.com or submit an application form.
If you or someone you know needs help with home repairs, please contact Robin Shipley at rshipley@dosafl.com or complete and return the attached application form.
All requests will be prioritized based on need and our group’s skill set.
Save the date for a larger Urban Plunge event: July 6th-12th, 2025
Join FOCUS Alumni, Jacksonville (YCP) and Holy Family Parish for a half-day event designed to inspire, encourage and equip you to transform the culture of Jacksonville.
The Catholic Culture Tour includes talks, small group discussions, service opportunities and social gatherings.
The event is on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9800 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville (32256).
Admission is free.
For more information, visit https://life-long-mission.
contact Joseph West at jwest@dosafl.com.
To download the promotional flyer, click here.
Experience faith and hope through film, music and dance. Enjoy the short film “Steps into The Exile,” the exhibit “Embodied Grace,” and live violin performances.
Showtimes: 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Tickets: $35 adults, $15 children (8–17), includes beverages and snacks.
For details, contact Father Liguori at cliguori2@hotmail.com.
The Annual Scout Religious Medal Ceremony is Sunday, March 30th at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine beginning at 2 p.m. Award applications and order forms are due to the Diocesan Youth Office no later than March 1.
Religious Medal Form AHG
Religious Medal Form GSA
Religious Medal Form Trail Life and Scouting USA
A new Religious activity patch, the Jubilee 2025 Activity Patch, was released on Dec. 24th, 2024. The patch invites participants to pray the Jubilee Prayer, learn about the logo, and understand what a Jubilee Year is, how often it can be proclaimed, and what other requirements are needed. This activity patch will only be available until Jan. 6th, 2026, when the Jubilee Year ends. In addition to the activity patch, Scouts and Scouters are encouraged to participate in our diocesan events.
Save the Date and plan to join us for the oldest running golf tournament in the diocese on April 21st, at Marsh Landing Country Club in Ponte Vedra. Proceeds help provide services to 17 counties, including financial aid for those who cannot afford to attend youth programs and assist our diocesan and parish youth and young adult programming.
John F. Lanahan and a few of his good friends ran this tournament for more than 30 years; it is now named in his memory. Registration is now open for this year’s tournament. Help support the tournament by registering to play, inviting golfers to play, becoming a sponsor or donating to our live/silent auction.
Online Registration Link: https://dosafl.wufoo.com/
Click here for the brochure
Click here for a flyer
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.
