The feast of St. Francis of Assisi is on Sunday, October 4 and we will once again celebrate the life and spirit of our holy father Francis as a parish community. There will be a Transitus service on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 P.M. in the church which will commemorate the passing of Francis. A reception will follow in the library in the church hall. The Masses for that weekend (Saturday vigil and Sunday morning) will be in honor of St. Francis. And there will be a blessing of the animals on Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 outside the church. Please bring your pets to be blessed in the spirit of the man who saw God’s goodness in all of creation. All are welcome to attend all of these events.