🐾 Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis by helping animals in need! 🐾
The Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Assembly 1665 is collecting new or gently used pet toys and unopened containers of pet food to benefit the Edison Animal Shelter.
🐶🐱 Bring your donations to the Knights of Columbus table at the Parish Picnic this weekend!
Thank you for your generosity—and Happy Feast of St. Francis! 💙🐾
Vivat Jesus!
Parish Picnic Update!
Sunday's Parish Picnic will take place Rain or Shine - it will be held in the CYO.
Join us for great food, DJ, activities for the kids include a Petting Zoo in honor of our patron St. Francis!
See you there, October 4th: 1:00-4:00 pm
Sunday's Parish Picnic will take place Rain or Shine - it will be held in the CYO.
Join us for great food, DJ, activities for the kids include a Petting Zoo in honor of our patron St. Francis!
See you there, October 4th: 1:00-4:00 pm
⛪ Volunteers Needed! Help with Communications Weekend, Oct. 3 & 4, after Mass by assisting parishioners with new registrations or updating their information.
Please meet in the Breezeway 10 minutes before your Mass.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AEAE2AA4F9C25-56326247-communications
Please meet in the Breezeway 10 minutes before your Mass.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AEAE2AA4F9C25-56326247-communications
✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
All Masses this Weekend:
📱 Stay Connected with St. Francis!
After every Mass, stop by our Communications Table in the Breezeway or Front Narthex!
✅ Already a parishioner? Update your contact information.
👋 New to St. Francis? We’d love to officially welcome you—register with the parish!
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay St. Francis! 💙
Upcoming Events & Important Information
Saturday, October 3
Parish Blessing of the Pets at 10am
St. Francis CYO Parking Lot
Sunday, September 4
Rosary Altar Society Meeting at 8am
Pastoral Center- Solarium
Parish Picnic at 1pm
Rain or Shine!
🌿 Francis Fast Facts 🌿
Did you know? In 1224, while making a 40-day retreat in preparation for the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Francis of Assisi became the first recorded saint to receive the stigmata—the sacred wounds of Christ.
✨ According to Franciscan tradition, he received this extraordinary gift during a vision of the crucified Seraph, marking his profound union with Christ's Passion. His life reminds us that true holiness is found in conforming ourselves ever more deeply to Jesus.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #Stigmata #CatholicHistory #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral 🌿
Did you know? In 1224, while making a 40-day retreat in preparation for the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Francis of Assisi became the first recorded saint to receive the stigmata—the sacred wounds of Christ.
✨ According to Franciscan tradition, he received this extraordinary gift during a vision of the crucified Seraph, marking his profound union with Christ's Passion. His life reminds us that true holiness is found in conforming ourselves ever more deeply to Jesus.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #Stigmata #CatholicHistory #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral 🌿
✨It's a Cathedral Weekend!✨
🙌 Don't Miss it!🔥💙
Upcoming Events & Important Information
Thursday, September 24
Body of Christ Prayer Group at 7:30pm
Pastoral Center - St. Joseph Room
Sunday, September 27
Festival of Filipino Saints: San Lorenzo
Parade of Saints at 3pm & Festival Mass at 5pm
Cathedral
Monday, September 28 & Tuesday, September 29
Legion of Mary at 6:30PM (Monday) and 9:15AM (Tuesday)
Pastoral Center - Solarium
Today, we joyfully celebrate the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen! 🙏✨
A gifted preacher and devoted servant of Christ, Archbishop Sheen inspired generations through his deep love for the Eucharist and his commitment to proclaiming the Gospel.
May his witness encourage each of us to grow in holiness and bring Christ to the world.
📺 WATCH LIVE: The Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen! 🙏
CatholicTV is covering the event as the Church prepares for this historic celebration. The Mass of Beatification begins today at 3:00 PM Eastern in St. Louis.
Watch LIVE on CatholicTV: https://www.catholictv.org/watch-live.html
#FultonSheen #BlessedFultonSheen #Beatification #CatholicFaith #CatholicChurch #StFrancisCathedral
✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
Friday, September 18
Hispanic Heritage Mass at 7pm
Cathedral
Pastoral Center Office closes at 12pm
Saturday, September 19
Men on Mission at 8:30am
Cathedral Community Room
Sunday, September 20
CatecheticalSunday
Family Center Orientation is at 4pm with mass at 5pm
Upcoming Events & Important Information
Tuesday, September 22
Legion of Mary Meeting at 9:15am
Solarium
Wednesday, September 23
Into the Deep with Fr. Christy at 7pm
Cathedral Community Room
📲 Have You Customized Your Notifications Yet?
The St. Francis app defaults to the St. Francis Cathedral feed, but you can customize your feed to see updates from the St. Francis communities and organizations that matter most to you!
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Open the Feed Menu
At the top of your Feed, tap the blue dropdown showing your current feed.
2️⃣ Tap the ⚙️ Gear Icon
In the My Schools list, tap the gear icon in the top-right corner.
3️⃣ Choose Your Feeds
Select all the feeds you want to see, then tap Save.
📱 Customize your feeds today so you never miss the updates that matter to you!
Stay Connected. Stay Informed. 🔵🔴
#StFrancisCathedral #SFCS #StFrancisApp #StayConnected #StayInformed
🎉 Happy Birthday, Pope Leo XIV! 🇻🇦
Today, we join Catholics around the world in wishing our Holy Father a very happy birthday! May God continue to bless Pope Leo XIV with wisdom, strength, and joy as he shepherds the Church.
🙏 Ad multos annos, Holy Father!
🔴 WATCH LIVE: Bishop Michael A. Saporito addresses the faithful of the Diocese of Metuchen.
🙏 Join us for this special moment for our diocesan family.
📺 Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/100068668485057/videos/1084771494041142
New Bishop for the Diocese of Metuchen:
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Michael A. Saporito, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, as the Bishop of Metuchen.
The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on September 15, 2026, by Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Read the full release at the link in our bio. https://www.usccb.org/news/2026/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-most-reverend-michael-saporito-bishop-metuchen
Support the 2027 St. Francis Cathedral School Tricky Tray
The 2027 St. Francis Cathedral School Tricky Tray is coming up on Friday, February 12, 2027, and there are several ways for our parish community to help make this special event a success.
You can support the Tricky Tray by making a monetary donation, shopping our registry, contributing to the Alumni Wine Pull in honor of a past or current St. Francis student, or learning more about business sponsorship and donation opportunities.
Ways to Get Involved:
Make a Monetary Donation: Click Here
Donate an item from our Tricky Tray Registry (password: TTSFCS) Click Here
Donate a bottle of wine towards the Alumni Wine Pull: Click Here
Become a Business Sponsor: Click Here
🇺🇸 We Will Never Forget.
Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and all who courageously served.
May God grant eternal rest to those who died and continue to bless and protect our nation. 🙏🇺🇸
#NeverForget #September11 #25Years
🚨 DATE CORRECTION! 🚨
Our Dine Out to Donate event is NOT tonight!
🍦 Please mark your calendar for our NEW DATE:
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 2:00–9:00 PM
📍 What’s the Scoop? – Metuchen
❤️ A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to St. Francis Cathedral School!
When ordering, be sure to mention St. Francis School.
Thank you for your understanding—and we hope to see you on September 17! 🍦💙❤️
✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
Wednesday, September 9
Dine out to Donate Fundraiser for St. Francis Cathedral School at What's the Scoop (Metuchen)
Visit 'What's the Scoop' between 2-9 pm today for some ice cream and mention St. Francis Cathedral School when you order!
What's the Scoop
Friday, September 11
Eucharistic Praise and Worship at 7:00pm
Come this Friday night for Eucharistic Adoration and Praise and Worship. Meet other parishioners for prayer and fellowship , and light refreshments after
Cathedral
Sunday, September 13
Grandparent's Day Mass & SFCS Open House
This Sunday’s 12:00 PM Mass will be offered in honor of all grandparents. ❤️ Following Mass, please join us for a reception in the Cathedral Community Room, followed by an Open House at St. Francis Cathedral School until 3:00 PM. We look forward to celebrating our grandparents and the special role they play in our families and faith community!
Cathedral | St. Francis Cathedral School
5PM Sunday Mass Returns
All Masses This Weekend:
Knights of Columbus: God's Special Children Collection will be at the entrances.
Visit our KoC to help children with special needs
Upcoming Events & Important Information
Saturday, October 4th
St. Francis Parish Picnic at 1pm
Save the date for our annual parish picnic! If you would like to volunteer or help with this year's picnic, please email kkwiatowski@stfranciscathedral.org
📱 Download the NEW St. Francis App! 💙
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Stay connected with the ⛪ Cathedral, 🎓 Cathedral School, and/or 🤝 HSA—all in one place! Get the news, events, and notifications that matter to you.
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🌐 Visit the St. Francis App webpage to learn more and add our calendars to your personal calendar.
🌐Click Here: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/st-francis-app
One Community. One App. Customized for You.
Stay connected with the ⛪ Cathedral, 🎓 Cathedral School, and/or 🤝 HSA—all in one place! Get the news, events, and notifications that matter to you.
Download the FREE app today!
🍎 iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/st-francis/id6766295032
🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.stfranciscs&hl=en_IE
📅 Plus, add our St. Francis calendars directly to your personal calendar so important dates and events are always at your fingertips!
🌐 Visit the St. Francis App webpage to learn more and add our calendars to your personal calendar.
🌐Click Here: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/st-francis-app
🌸 Women of Worship Fall Bible Study begins soon! 🌸
Join us for A Biblical Walk Through the Mass and discover the beauty, meaning, and biblical roots of the Mass while growing in faith and fellowship.
📅 Beginning September 21 & 22
🌙 Mondays | 7:00–8:30 PM
☀️ Tuesdays | 10:00–11:30 AM
📖 Five-week study
💜 Women of all ages are welcome!
Come grow in faith, discover the Mass anew, and build community. We hope you’ll join us! 🙏
Register: Click Here
⛪️Our first school Mass was celebrated this morning in the Cathedral. Our faculty received beautiful ✝️crosses for their classrooms. Fr. Christy explained that the San Damiano Cross is a special crucifix that St. Francis of Assisi was praying to in a rundown church in Italy when he received his divine command to “Rebuild My Church”. After Fr. Christy blessed the crosses, Principal Dalton commissioned the faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. She reminded our students that “God is always walking beside them”.🙏🏻 #SFCS
✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
Friday, September 4 at 10:00am
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Join other parishioners to prayerfully create handmade shawls that offer comfort, warmth, and a tangible reminder of God’s love to those in need.
Pastoral Center - St. Joseph Room
Saturday, September 5 at 8:30am
Men on Mission
Join the men of our parish for fellowship and prayer as we prepare for Sunday’s Gospel through the practice of Lectio Divina.
Cathedral Community Room
Sunday, September 6 at 9:30am
Altar Rosary Society
Join men and women of the parish at 9:30am, before the 10:00am mass, to pray the rosary for our parish and community. The Rosarian meeting will follow at 10:00am in the Pastoral Center
Pastoral Center- Solarium
Upcoming Events & Important Information
Monday, September 7th
Labor Day Schedule
The Cathedral Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Daily Mass will be at 9 a.m. on Labor Day and the Cathedral will close after
The Cathedral Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel will open at normal business hours Tuesday, Sep 8th
Tuesday, September 8
Legion of Mary at 9:15AM
The Legion of Mary brings parishioners together in prayer, devotion to the Blessed Mother, and service to others as they seek to grow in holiness and share the love of Christ.
Pastoral Center- Solarium
Sunday, September 13
5PM Sunday Mass Returns
For more upcoming Cathedral Events: Click Here
