Faith Focus: The Mass

Heaven Touches Earth


Have you ever considered that there is more happening at Mass than we can see?


At every Mass, we join in the worship of Heaven itself. Scripture gives us glimpses of angels and saints crying out, “Holy, Holy, Holy,” the same words we proclaim at Mass before the Eucharist. We are not simply attending a service—we are participating in Heavenly worship with the Communion of Saints.

The Mass reminds us that Heaven and Earth are closer than we realize.


This week: During the “Holy, Holy, Holy,” reflect on the reality that you are worshipping alongside angels and saints. Pray in gratitude for this gift, and let that awareness deepen your reverence at Mass and throughout the week.


For those wanting to dive deeper, the Mass in a Month podcast on the Ascension Press app beautifully explains the meaning and mystery of the Mass.

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News & Upcoming Events

  • Fueled By Faith Young Adult Event: June 20th, 6-9PM

    Mark Your Calendars! Be a part of an inspiring evening created for young adults ages 18-30 (though everyone is welcome!) from Clinton County and nearby communities. Fueled By Faith blends music, faith, and connection in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. For more information & register, use the link below.


    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bA07-NdeSfhr5E5VIKfcW6pQ9O6a1hImhkplMPUlFoQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

  • Vacation Bible School: July 6-10th, 9AM-12PM

    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.


    VBS registration is now open!

    To register using the “pay online” option, go to this direct link: www.osvhub.com/stfrancisav/forms/vbs-2026


    To register & mail a check, go to the parish website www.stfrancisav.org and select "Vacation Bible School" under the Links & Forms tab.

    https://www.stfrancisav.org/vacation-bible-school

  • St. Francis Quilt Show - July 18-19th, 11-3PM

    Join us from 11:00-3:00PM on July 18 & 19th for the St. Francis Quilt Show.

  • St. Francis Church Picnic - August 1st

    Join us for the St. Francis Church Picnic on August 1st!

  • PSR 2026-27 Registration - Now Open!

    The St. Francis Family is excited to begin planning for the 2026-27 PSR school year! 


    PSR registration is now open!

    To register using the “pay online” option, go to the direct link: www.osvhub.com/stfrancisav/religious-ed/parish-school-of-religion-psr-2026


    To register & mail a check, go to the parish website stfrancisav.com and select "PSR Registration" under the Links & Forms tab. 

    https://www.stfrancisav.org/psr-registration

  • Community Resources - Utilities & Food Assistance

    Visit the Community Resources page for information on local services offering utilities and food assistance. 

  • Faith Formation Survey - View the Results

    Thank you for your participation in the recent Faith Formation survey. By completing this survey, you are helping us build a Parish that supports, welcomes, and inspires everyone in our faith family. 


    Linked below are the survey results. More  information will follow through the parish bulletin. 


    Survey Response Presentation

    Survey Responses


    Faith Formation Team Members:

    Fr. Von Deeke

    Sr. Jeannette Fennewald

    Denise Castillo

    Milissa Faust

    Corey Huegen

    Lynn Huegen

    Kevin Kohlbrecher

    Dan Ribbing

    Terry Thole

    Dave Weis

  • Franciscan at Home (FaH)

    St. Francis Parish has just subscribed to an extraordinarily effective new outreach from Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute (CI). Thanks to a partnership between our diocese and the CI, we are now able to offer on-line education for every person in the parish. Select the "Faith Formation" tab from our website menu above to learn more.

  • Forming Catholics For Life

    St. Francis now has access to FORMED. FORMED is like “Netflix for Catholics”. Here are instructions on how to Create an Account:

    1. Visit Formed.org/signup

    2. Click on "Continue to Sign up/Login" (skip this step if the page says "Join your Parish”)

    3. Near the bottom, click on "Sign Up"

    4. Enter your information then click on "Sign Up"; .Here it may ask you to put in a code from your email. Or it may just have you click “sign in now” from your email.

    5. Enter the Zip Code, 62216

    6. Select St. Francis of Assisi

    7. Click "Submit"

    You will need to create an account on a browser before downloading the App. After signing into the app you may be sent another email.

  • Parish Center Rentals

    The St. Francis Parish Center is available for rental.

    Please visit the "Parish Center Use Agreement" under the "Links & Forms" tab for further instructions on how to make a reservation.

    NOTE: ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH THE PARISH OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. THE AGREEMENT FORM DOCUMENT ON THE WEBSITE CANNOT BE SUBMITTED FOR AUTOMATIC RESERVATIONS. 

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12pm Quilting Room #1 every Tuesday until June 16th 12-4:30pm

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7pm PICNIC MEETING

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12pm Quilting Room #1 every Tuesday until June 16th 12-4:30pm

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6pm FUELED BY FAITH (Young Adult Event 18-30 years old) at Aviston City Park

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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: 7:30am
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.

And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE)

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