Faith Focus: Prayer
Come to God in prayer with a humble and contrite heart. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “But when we pray, do we speak from the height of our own pride and will, or ‘out of the depths’ of a humble and contrite heart?” (paragraph 2559)
So often our prayers can sound like: “God, what can You do for me? Take this problem away. I cannot handle this right now.” Notice how easily prayer can become centered on “I.”
God hears every one of those prayers and responds with the love of a Father: “Oh, my dear child.” But He also invites us deeper—not only to bring Him our problems, but to trust in His mercy and grace.
Prayer is not only asking God to change our circumstances. It is allowing Him to change our hearts.
This week, take a moment to ask yourself: Am I trusting God? Am I resting in Him? Do I believe He truly loves me?
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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
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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.
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