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.
Our Mission
We, the Community of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, commit ourselves to the unifying work of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds in the Living Tradition of the Church. We further commit ourselves to witness to that work in our everyday lives by serving God and each other, being missionaries of our Faith, reaching out to those in need, and being the welcoming arms of Christ to all.
Our calling is to worship God, to be disciples of Christ, and to serve with others. 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!”
If you are thinking about moving to the Ridgefield Park area, we cordially invite you to make St. Francis your parish home.
PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury,pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen
Novena prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts
Of your Faithful and
Enkindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall
be created and you shall renew the
face of the earth.
O, God, who has instructed the hearts
of your faithful by the light of the
Holy Spirit, grant that by the same
Holy Spirit we may have a right judgment
in all things and evermore rejoice in
His consolations.
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Just a Reminder:
The 2009 Confirmation and First Communion DVD’s are in. If you ordered one,
you may pick it up at the Rectory During office hours.
