elcome to our Parish Website!
We are a Roman Catholic community of believers in Jesus Christ located in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, part of the
Archdiocese of Newark.
This website is a reflection of our wonderful ministries that serve not only our members but embrace the needs of our community as well. It is our hope that you will find what you need on this website. You may view our church calendar for event’s or see the “What’s Happening” section below to find out what is currently going on.
It’s important to remember that ultimately we are about the people: the people we serve, the people we are, and the people we strive to be.
It is our privilege to invite you to be part of our Parish Family. You'll find a diverse group of individuals with a common greeting for you.
“Welcome Home!”
If you are thinking about moving to the Ridgefield Park area, we cordially invite you to make St. Francis your parish home.
St. Francis Church invites you to consider our new electronic giving program as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parishioners and provides much-needed donation consistency for our parish. We anticipate that electronic giving will appeal to many church members — from longtime parishioners who will appreciate an alternative to frequent check writing to younger members and others who prefer to pay or donate by electronic means whenever possible.
As you contemplate your future contributions, please consider electronic giving. Use the button to the left to donate now.
“THIS IS MY PARISH”
It is composed of people like me.
We make it what it is.
It will be friendly, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help to fill them.
It will make generous gifts to many causes
if I am a generous giver.
It will bring other people to worship and fellowship
if I bring them.
It will be a church of loyalty and love,
of fearlessness and faith,
and a church with a noble spirit.
if I, who make it what it is,
am filled with these qualities.
Therefore, with the help of God
I shall dedicate myself
to the task of being all things that I want my parish to be.
Calendar Meeting
The Yearly Calendar meeting will be held on May 30th at 7PM. Please either e-mail me
pacosta@stfrancisrp.org
CPR Certification Class
Complete Training on CPR and Life Saving Techniques
Learn How to Save Someone’s Life
(It could be someone you love)
Where: St. Francis Church – Lower Level
When: June 16th, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $30.00 for materials and certification *
Contact: Ed Ilg (201) 805-3222 or
St. Francis Rectory (201) 641-6464
RSVP by: June 2, 2012
Members of the Ridgefield Park Ambulance Corps and other EMT personnel will be conducting comprehensive training on CPR and Life Saving techniques. The course will take approximately 5 hours at a cost of $30.00 which covers manuals, course materials and certification from Holy Name Hospital. A lunch will be provided by the Holy Name Society as well as coffee and refreshments during the day.
It is important that reservations be made in advance as the number of instructors will be determined by the class size. In order to be properly certified and trained, a minimum student to instructor ratio must be maintained. In addition, course material must be ordered in advance – it is important that you contact the numbers above, even if you are not sure if you will attend, so we know you are thinking of attending.
(food, refreshments & prayers)
Mother’s Day Gathering!
We will have a small gathering on Sunday, May 27, 2012, from 2:15 PM to 5:00 PM, in the Gym, to honor the mothers of our parish.
If you would like to join us and help us donating a dish, please, contact Father Fernando this Monday, Tuesday or Friday.
Feast “Jar-A-Do” Booth Donations
We are hard at work for our Annual Feast to be held Oct 5, 6, 7, 2012
The Jar-a-Do booth is a combination of specialty baskets and gifts. We are in need of new or gently used items; they can be boxed or open. Example- Avon, candles, statues. Baskets, handbags, holiday items, new toys and new stuffed animals, pictures, statues, new bedding (Tag on) lamps, porcelain dolls, jewelry, new DVD movies & CD’s, men’s children’s and ladies items.
Please mark all items “Jar-a-Do Booth”. If you have any questions please Call Patty Acosta at the rectory. All articles may be dropped off on the back porch of the Rectory.
“Memorial Day”
In observance of Memorial Day the Rectory Office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 28th. There will
ONLY be one morning Mass at 7:30AM. In case of an EMERGENCY, please call the Rectory at
ANY TIME. (201)-641-6464
