Tapas & Art: Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 pm. (PAC)

Rembrandt:  The Face of Christ

TAPAS & ART:  Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. (PAC)

The Face of Christ in Our Midst  

WHAT:  An enjoyable evening of Tapas (Spanish mini-dishes) & Art

WHEN:  Thursday, December 1^st at 6:30 PM

WHERE:  Parish Activities Center  (PAC)

WHO:  Our guest speaker, Fr. Peter Fenessy, will talk on the artwork of Rembrandt, currently on exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts, in the presentation, "Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus."   Fr. Fenessy is experienced in theology and the arts and is currently helping with the DIA exhibit.

HOW:  RSVP by using the sign up form or contact us and let us know the name and number attending.

Cost is $10 per person or $30 per family.  Cost includes dinner.  The Art Presentation begins at 7 p.m.  Childcare is available in the school preschool room for the evening.  Children up to age 10 years are welcome in childcare.  (A simple meal and activities will be provided for the children). 

For more information, please contact Marty Lucas at mlucas@stfrancisa2.org or 821-2125 or Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 821-2132.

Nativity Choir Practice Begins Wed, Nov. 9 and Sun, Nov.13

Children interested in singing in the Nativity Procession (December 11) are invited to choir practice starting Wednesday, November 9 (grades K-3) at 4:30 p.m. in church and Sunday, November 13 (grades 4-6) at 9:30 a.m. in the school music room.  Sign up by showing up!  Contact Ellen Ward at 734-821-2132 or ward@stfrancisa2.org for information.

Happy Hallow's Eve and a Blessed All Saint's Day

There are no 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. classes on Monday, October 31 and Wednesday, November 2.

Matt Maher Concert for Middle School Youth

Sorry,our tickets are sold out! Please feel free to call Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth to see if perhaps they have tickets.  If so, please plan on driving and attending as a family.

Sign up for the "Love in Between Tour" featuring eight-time dove award nominee & Christian Rock singer Matt Maher!  The excitement begins Saturday, October 29 at 5:45 p.m.  We meet in the PAC and will travel to Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth for this event.  Tickets are limited!  (And remember to fill out and complete the Field Trip Permission Form).  Click on the Middle School Youth Group above the slideshow for more information.

A Presentation on the Mass Word Changes

On the first Sunday of Advent, the Church begins using the new (Roman missal) translation during Mass.  Interested in knowing more about the word changes in the Mass?  The whys, the whats, and the wheres of these new changes? 

Fr. Jim will be presenting on the Mass on Sundays, October 23 & repeating the presentation again on Sunday, October 30 at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC).  All are invited! 

Child care is available in the preschool room (located in the school).  For more information, contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2132 or Marty Lucas at mlucas@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2125.

(BTW:  Fr. Jim’s presentation follows the Family Session in the PAC.  So, if you arrive early, be bear with us as we conclude the Family Session and transition to the presentation.  All are welcome!)

2012 Date of Confirmation

The 2011-12 date for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for St. Francis Parish is Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. in church. Candidates and sponsors will be asked to arrive by 1:30 p.m.  The date for rehearsal is Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Religious Education Classes Begin

Religious Education classes have begun! It's not too late to register your children! For more information, contact the Religious Education office at stfreled [at] stfrancisa2 [dot] org or 734-821-2130. You can enroll your children using our on-line or paper registration form.