Saint Francis of Assisi Church

“Let us call upon him today, firmly rooted in prayer, for without prayer all our activity risks being fruitless and our message empty.” (Evangelii Gaudium, No. 259)

What you need to remember … No touching, no singing, and stay at least six feet apart.  We are providing a clean, safe, and being mindful of your health needs in preparation for a non-touch Mass experience. 

Attending Masses (Daily:  8:15 AM / Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM / Sunday:  8:00 AM and 10:00 AM / Tuesday:  Adoration & Benediction - 9:00 AM)

1. At-risk parishioners and people who don’t feel comfortable attending services should continue to stay at home. Sick people and those who have recently been exposed to COVID-19 should also not attend services.  Please join in one of the online services provided on the Church website.
2. On June 28th the Bishop issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass to all the Catholic Faithful until September 1st.
3. 50% capacity - Reservations are recommended for Sunday Masses to keep everyone safe and healthy. Families from the same household will be allowed to sit together.  For reservations, please call the Parish Office at 941-697-4899.
4. Face Masks are required.
5. Social distancing of six feet is required.
6. Pews are marked for seating.
7. Using sanitizer upon entering the Church. Please bring your own if you can. 
8. No shaking of hands during the Peace Sign and do non-contact greetings.
9. Social distance while in Communion line.
10. Communion will be distributed in the hands with no touching. No precious blood, no Communion on the tongue.
11. Fathers Tony and Edwin are hard at work providing Mass presentations that are spiritual, soothing, comforting and relevant to today’s world. Join us if you can.
12. No bulletins, no choir, no hymnals/missals.
13. No gathering in groups for prayer (again for your safety)

Lectio Divina

Mondays 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM

Masses, Rosary, Online Learning, Prayer Intentions, Mass Intentions (Online)

14. Televised Masses (Daily and Sunday) - Diocese of Venice - CLICK HERE
15. Live-Streaming - Daily Mass - CLICK HERE
16. Live-Streaming - Sunday Mass - CLICK HERE
17. Find a Sunday Mass (enter a zip code) - CLICK HERE
18. Rosary Online - CLICK HERE
19. To Deepen Your Faith - CLICK HERE
20. SFOA Mass Intention Requests - CLICK HERE
21. SFOA Prayer Requests - CLICK HERE
22. SFOA Online Donations - CLICK HERE
23. SFOA Bulletins - CLICK HERE

Parish Office (Open for Business)

24. Please wear a face mask when visiting on property and bring your hand sanitizer.
25. Office Hours - Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon
26. Church Visitation Hours - Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday:  9:00 AM to Noon
27. Memorial Gardens Visitation Hours - Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday:  9:00 AM to Noon
28. Food Donations: Contact the Parish Office at 941-697-4899 to drop off food or to pick up food.
29. Sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointings: Please call the Parish Office at 941-697-4899 to set up an appointment.
30. Parish Donations: Please drop off or mail your parish donations to 5265 Placida Road, Grove City, FL 34224 

So many thanks to all of our Parishioners for their continued support, for our volunteers and Parish Staff for keeping our Parish alive through the pandemic.  Also, a special thanks for our first responders, Englewood Hospital and Hospice Houses and especially for Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for keeping a close eye on our Parish.  Please call the Parish Office if you have any questions… (941) 697-4899.