Community Events

Annual Blessing for All Animals – Saturday, October 3rd

Community Events, Liturgical, Parish Life, PNCC /

On Saturday, October 3rd St. Francis parish will hold its annual Blessing For All Animals at 1 p.m. Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, birds, fish, ferrets, turtles, lizards, for a special St. Francis blessing…

Blessed are you, Lord God, Maker of all living creatures, On the fifth and sixth days of creation you called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all animals his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this animal. By the power of your love enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.

Directions to St. Francis parish: Take Southern State Parkway to exit 25N (RT-106 N) toward East Meadow for about a half mile. Turn left onto East Meadow Avenue for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Harton Avenue. Harton Avenue is off East Meadow Avenue between Pietro’s Pizzeria and the Chinese Take-Out.

blessing of animals flyer color (1)

Annual Blessing for All Animals – Saturday, October 3rd Read More »

Healing Holy Mass

Community Events, From the Pastor, Liturgical, Parish Life, PNCC /

Jesus went to every town and village. He taught in their meeting places and preached the good news about God’s kingdom. Jesus also healed every kind of disease and sickness. — Matthew 9:35

St. Francis Catholic Church PNCC will celebrate a Healing Mass and service on Sunday, May 31st at 10 A.M. All are welcome. For more information please call Fr. Andrew Koterba at 516-794-5189

Healing Holy Mass Read More »

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2015 Schedule

Community Events, Parish Life, PNCC /
  • Stations of the Cross – Sundays During Lent following Holy Mass
  • Passion Sunday, March 22nd – Passion Sunday Holy Mass at 9am
  • Palm Sunday, March 29th – Palm Sunday Holy Mass & Distribution of Palms at 9am
  • Maundy Thursday, April 2nd – Maundy Thursday Holy Mass at 7pm
  • Good Friday, April 3rd – Good Friday Liturgy at 7pm
  • Holy Saturday, April 4th – Blessing of the Easter Baskets & Foods at 1pm
  • Solemnity of the Resurrection, Easter Sunday, April 5th – Easter Sunday Holy Mass at 9am

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2015 Schedule Read More »

Jerry Burke Memorial Ten Commandments Hike

Community Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

On November 28th Scouts from the Theodore Roosevelt Council of the Boy Scouts of America visited our parish as part of the 2014 Jerry Burke Memorial Ten Commandments Hike. Fr. Andrew spoke about 3rd commandment.

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” – Exodus 20:7

Scouts visited ten different churches in East Meadow.

Jerry Burke Memorial Ten Commandments Hike Read More »

Holiday Gift Fair

Community Events /

Join us for our Holiday Gift Fair on Sunday, December 14th from 12:30-5pm in the St. Francis Church Hall (Downstairs)

Come shop from some of the most popular Direct Sales companies and Local Crafters! Many handmade, unique and decorative items!!! As well as cosmetics, clothing, handbags, candles, spices, gourmet mixes, jewelry and more!!!

Holiday Gift Fair Flyer

Holiday Gift Fair Read More »

Annual Christmas Fundraiser Dinner – December 7th

Community Events, Parish Life /

Come celebrate Christmas with delicious traditional holiday dishes — great food and tons of fun! Participate in raffles sing carols and visit with St. Nicholas too at our annual Christmas Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday, December 7th at 3p.m. at St. Francis Church Hall, 1752 Harton Avenue, East Meadow NY (just off East Meadow Avenue near the Post Office).

Seating is limited to 80. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Call Monika at 516-794-5189 by November 30th for reservations. When you call please leave your name, phone number, and the number of adults and/or children in your party.

St Francis fiund-raiser 2014 bw

Annual Christmas Fundraiser Dinner – December 7th Read More »

St. Francis’ Annual Blessing For All Animals, October 4th

1 Comment / Community Events, Parish Life, PNCC /

On Saturday, October 4th St. Francis parish will hold its annual Blessing For All Animals at 1 p.m. Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, birds, fish, ferrets, turtles, lizards, for a special St. Francis blessing…

Blessed are you, Lord God, Maker of all living creatures, On the fifth and sixth days of creation you called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all animals his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this animal. By the power of your love enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.

Directions to St. Francis parish: Take Southern State Parkway to exit 25N (RT-106 N) toward East Meadow for about a half mile. Turn left onto East Meadow Avenue for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Harton Avenue. Harton Avenue is off East Meadow Avenue between Pietro’s Pizzeria and the Chinese Take-Out.

blessing of animals flyer 2014

St. Francis’ Annual Blessing For All Animals, October 4th Read More »

Scroll to Top