ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
First Spark of Advent
Sunday, 11/23
9 AM to 12:30 PM - St. John's Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop Pop Up Advent Market
11:30 AM - Advent Wreath Making Activity in the Parish Hall. Join the St. Francis Flower Guild to make a beautiful advent wreath using live greens to use at home this season! Please register and pay here ADD REGISTRATION LINK. We are asking for a $15 contribution to help cover the cost of materials. One wreath per household please.
Adult Formation
Sunday, 11/30 through 12/21 | 9 AM in the Parish Hall
This Advent, gather for a town-hall-style formation led by clergy and a lay leader, diving into how justice shows up throughout the scripture. Engage in open conversation, thoughtful reflection, and faithful discovery.
December Outreach - Help Make a Difference in our Community this Season
Join us in sharing the spirit of Christmas! Take a tag from our Giving Tree to support Her Song this December and help bring hope and joy to women in need. Please only take a tag if you plan to bring in the listed items—and return them by [DATE].
The Outreach Committee is also collecting non-perishable foods for the FSJC H.O.P.E. Food Pantry. Peanut butter, jelly, grab-and-go snacks, canned tuna or chicken, soups, cereals, pasta, and sauce are especially appreciated!
T.G.I.S. - St. Nick's Night
Sunday, 12/7 | 5 PM to 7 PM
Join us for a fun family evening celebrating St. Nicholas and the true meaning of giving. We’ll begin in the Sanctuary with Fr. Justin and Rev. Kevin for Compline, then the kids will enjoy a Christmas craft and create encouraging cards for Blessings in a Backpack. Pizza and drinks will be provided, and a Sign-Up Genius will go out for appetizers and Christmas desserts. Kids are invited to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas! Let’s gather in fellowship and fun as we prepare our hearts for the season of giving. Everyone is welcome—please sign up so we can plan accordingly! INSERT LINK HERE.
Advent Quiet Day
Saturday, 12/13 | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Join the Daughters of the King for a peaceful morning of meditation, reflection, and prayer. There will be a light, continental breakfast. Register here INSERT REGISTRATION LINK
Children's Christmas Pageant
Sunday, 12/21 | 4 PM
Join us for one of our most joyful traditions—the annual St. Francis Christmas Pageant! Our children share the story of the first Christmas through song, costumes, and youthful enthusiasm. It’s a heartwarming celebration for the whole family.
Please contact Lindsay Tonge for more information or the practice schedule.
Christmas Eve Worship Services
1:30 PM Family Service
3:30 PM Traditional Service
9:00 PM Candlelight Service
Christmas Day Worship Service
10 AM Festival of Christmas Lessons & Carols