St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church & School

Tuesday May 1, 2018

• Rosary

  Tuesday May 1, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

  Tuesday May 1, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will have their annual picnic at Riverbend. A $10 gift exchange will be held. Winners of the essay contest will be our guests. Reservations, along with $16, need to be made by April 23rd to Barbara Smith.

• Ancient Order of Hibernians - Meeting

  Tuesday May 1, 2018 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  The regular monthly meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernanians will be held at St. Andrew's Hall on Pinckney Colony Road in Bluffton. There will be a social prior to the business meeting at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Jim Coyne at jpcoyne50@gmail.com.

• Charismatic Prayer Group

  Tuesday May 1, 2018 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM

  Charismatic Prayer Group
  Weekly on Tuesday in School Music Room. To learn more, you may click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/charismatic-prayer

Wednesday May 2, 2018

• Rosary

  Wednesday May 2, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Peace Movement

  Wednesday May 2, 2018 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

  Peace Movement of St. Francis
  Monthly on 1st Wednesday in Family Center. For more information on the Peace Movement, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/peace-movement-of-st--francis

• Middle School Youth Group

  Wednesday May 2, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. This ministry is open for all students in grades 6th through 7th. Registration is required for attendance. Forms can be downloaded on the Youth Ministry web page and brought to Youth Group with your child. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

Thursday May 3, 2018

• Rosary

  Thursday May 3, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Bible Study

  Thursday May 3, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

  Bible Study
  Weekly in Family Center
  September through May. For more information on Bible Study, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/bible-study

• Rosary Makers - Women of St. Francis

  Thursday May 3, 2018 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Rosary Makers meet in the Sacristy behind the Main Altar of the Church. For more information about the Rosary Makers, please click on this link: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/women-of-st--francis

• First Communion Practice

  Thursday May 3, 2018 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Please have all First Communicants meet in the Family Center for line up. Please do not be late! For more information on First Communion, please click on this link http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/first-reconciliation---first-holy-communion

Friday May 4, 2018

• Diocesan Wide Young Adult Retreat

  Friday May 4, 2018 All day

  The Diocesan Wide Young Adult Retreat for this year will be at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island with the theme, Accompany. The cost is $75 for a shared room, $140 for a private room. Scholarships are available. It is a lovely weekend on the beach, with talks, time for reflection, small groups, confessions, Mass, and Adoration, plus free time to enjoy one another in fellowship or rest. The brochure and registration can be found online at HTTPS:/catholicyoungadultsofsc/com/register-for/

• Rosary

  Friday May 4, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Half Day for St. Francis by the Sea Catholic School

  Friday May 4, 2018 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

  St. Francis by the Sea Catholic School will be dismissing early - Staff Development Day.

• The Divine Mercy Chaplet

  Friday May 4, 2018 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

  The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each Friday at 3 p.m. in the Church.

• Music Concert - St. Peter's Beaufort

  Friday May 4, 2018 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  For God and Country - music performed by the St. Peter's in Excelsis and Cherub Choirs with guest soloists and instrumentalists. Concert are by donation. St. Peter's is located at 70 Lady's Island Drive, Beaufort, SC.

Saturday May 5, 2018

• Diocesan Wide Young Adult Retreat

  Saturday May 5, 2018 All day

  The Diocesan Wide Young Adult Retreat for this year will be at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island with the theme, Accompany. The cost is $75 for a shared room, $140 for a private room. Scholarships are available. It is a lovely weekend on the beach, with talks, time for reflection, small groups, confessions, Mass, and Adoration, plus free time to enjoy one another in fellowship or rest. The brochure and registration can be found online at HTTPS:/catholicyoungadultsofsc/com/register-for/

• First Communion

  Saturday May 5, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  Please have all First Communicants meet in the Family Center by 9:30 a.m. Mass will begin promptly at 10 a.m. with a Reception afterwards in the Family Center hosted by the Women of St. Francis. For more information on First Communion, please click on this link http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/first-reconciliation---first-holy-communion

• Sharing Thy Bounty

  Saturday May 5, 2018 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Our collecting Agency will be Holy Family Food Pantry. Their needs are as follows: Oatmeal, cereal o all kinds, bags of rice, and bags of dry beans. For more information on Sharing Thy Bounty, please click on this link: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/sharing-thy-bounty

Sunday May 6, 2018

• Diocesan Wide Young Adult Retreat

  Sunday May 6, 2018 All day

  The Diocesan Wide Young Adult Retreat for this year will be at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island with the theme, Accompany. The cost is $75 for a shared room, $140 for a private room. Scholarships are available. It is a lovely weekend on the beach, with talks, time for reflection, small groups, confessions, Mass, and Adoration, plus free time to enjoy one another in fellowship or rest. The brochure and registration can be found online at HTTPS:/catholicyoungadultsofsc/com/register-for/

• Sharing Thy Bounty

  Sunday May 6, 2018 7:30 AM to 1:15 PM

  Our collecting Agency will be St. Stephens UMC Food Pantry. Their needs are any and all non-perishable food and personal care items. For more information on Sharing Thy Bounty, please click on this link: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/sharing-thy-bounty

• Fordham Alumni Chapter of Savannah and the Low Country

  Sunday May 6, 2018 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM

  Cordially invite you to an oyster roast to be held at the Dolphin Point center in Hilton Head Plantation. Soft drinks will be provided and if you wish, BYOB. Please bring along a guest. The cost of admission is $25 per person and any excess funds will be donated to the University. Please respond by e-mail to bleitzia@roadrunner.com or call at 843-342-9511 - no later than April 15th.

• 8th Grade Youth Group

  Sunday May 6, 2018 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

  Eighth Grade Youth Group is for those students who are currently preparing for Confirmation. However, all students in 8th grade are invited to attend. Registration is required. Registrations can be downloaded on the Religious Education web page. This group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

• High School Youth Group

  Sunday May 6, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  High School Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. Registration is required. Registrations can be downloaded on the Youth Group web page. This group is open to students 9th grade through 12th grade. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

Monday May 7, 2018

• Rosary

  Monday May 7, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Centering Prayer

  Monday May 7, 2018 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Centering prayer is a method designed to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our faculties to cooperate with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Meetings include a period of prayer and reflective reading, especially Scripture. Please join us in the Family Center. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome! Please click on this link for more information: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/centering-prayer

• Bereavement Group

  Monday May 7, 2018 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  The St. Francis by the Sea Bereavement Group meets on the first Monday of each month in the Padre Pio Room in the Family Center. For more information, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/bereavement

• Knights of Columbus Membership Meeting

  Monday May 7, 2018 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

  Knights of Columbus will meet in the Family Center for their monthly meeting,

Tuesday May 8, 2018

• Rosary

  Tuesday May 8, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Pregnancy Center and Clinics Fundraiser

  Tuesday May 8, 2018 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

  Fat Patties will be hosting the evening dinner hours "Dine Around" tonight. They are located at 207 Bluffton Road, Bluffton, SC.

• Charismatic Prayer Group

  Tuesday May 8, 2018 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM

  Charismatic Prayer Group
  Weekly on Tuesday in School Music Room. To learn more, you may click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/charismatic-prayer

Wednesday May 9, 2018

• Rosary

  Wednesday May 9, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Middle School Youth Group

  Wednesday May 9, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. This ministry is open for all students in grades 6th through 7th. Registration is required for attendance. Forms can be downloaded on the Youth Ministry web page and brought to Youth Group with your child. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

Thursday May 10, 2018

• Ascension

  Thursday May 10, 2018 All day

  Holy Day of Obligation transferred to Sunday, May 13, 2018.

• Rosary

  Thursday May 10, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Bible Study

  Thursday May 10, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

  Bible Study
  Weekly in Family Center
  September through May. For more information on Bible Study, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/bible-study

Friday May 11, 2018

• Rosary

  Friday May 11, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Music Concert - St. Peter's Beaufort

  Friday May 11, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Steven Branyon, Organist will be playing at St. Peter's in Beaufort. This is in partnership with the Lowcountry Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. St. Peter's is located at 70 Lady's Island Road, Beaufort, SC. Concert is by donation.

• The Divine Mercy Chaplet

  Friday May 11, 2018 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

  The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each Friday at 3 p.m. in the Church.

Saturday May 12, 2018

• Secular Franciscans

  Saturday May 12, 2018 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

  The Secular Franciscans will gather at St. Francis by the Sea beginning with 8 a.m. Mass, in the Church, followed by Breakfast, gospel meditation, and a formation lesson in the St. Francis by the Sea Family Center. For more information on the Secular Franciscans, please click on this link: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/secular-franciscan-order

Sunday May 13, 2018

• Mother's Day

  Sunday May 13, 2018 All day

  Carnations will be given out after all masses by the Citizens for Life.

• 8th Grade Youth Group

  Sunday May 13, 2018 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

  Eighth Grade Youth Group is for those students who are currently preparing for Confirmation. However, all students in 8th grade are invited to attend. Registration is required. Registrations can be downloaded on the Religious Education web page. This group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

• High School Youth Group

  Sunday May 13, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  High School Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. Registration is required. Registrations can be downloaded on the Youth Group web page. This group is open to students 9th grade through 12th grade. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

Monday May 14, 2018

• Rosary

  Monday May 14, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Centering Prayer

  Monday May 14, 2018 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Centering prayer is a method designed to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our faculties to cooperate with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Meetings include a period of prayer and reflective reading, especially Scripture. Please join us in the Family Center. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome! Please click on this link for more information: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/centering-prayer

• Women of St. Francis General Membership Meeting

  Monday May 14, 2018 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  The Women of St. Francis will be having their General Membership Meeting tonight in the Family Center, with an Ice Cream Social, Root Beer Floats, and Game Night. For more information on the Women of St. Francis, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/women-of-st--francis

Tuesday May 15, 2018

• Rosary

  Tuesday May 15, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Charismatic Prayer Group

  Tuesday May 15, 2018 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM

  Charismatic Prayer Group
  Weekly on Tuesday in School Music Room. To learn more, you may click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/charismatic-prayer

Wednesday May 16, 2018

• Rosary

  Wednesday May 16, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Middle School Youth Group

  Wednesday May 16, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. This ministry is open for all students in grades 6th through 7th. Registration is required for attendance. Forms can be downloaded on the Youth Ministry web page and brought to Youth Group with your child. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

Thursday May 17, 2018

• Rosary

  Thursday May 17, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Bible Study

  Thursday May 17, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

  Bible Study
  Weekly in Family Center
  September through May. For more information on Bible Study, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/bible-study

Friday May 18, 2018

• Rosary

  Friday May 18, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• The Divine Mercy Chaplet

  Friday May 18, 2018 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

  The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each Friday at 3 p.m. in the Church.

• Notre Dame Hesburgh Lecture

  Friday May 18, 2018 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

  The Lecture this year will be "Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Future of the World". The Lecture will take place in the Church. For more information, please click on the link to the Knights of Columbus site: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/knights-of-columbus

Sunday May 20, 2018

• Pentecost Sunday

  Sunday May 20, 2018 All day

• St. Francis Catholic School Mass

  Sunday May 20, 2018 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  St. Francis Catholic School children and their parents are invited to attend the 9 a.m. mass today. We will be having a May Crowing during the Mass today.

• 8th Grade Youth Group

  Sunday May 20, 2018 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

  Eighth Grade Youth Group is for those students who are currently preparing for Confirmation. However, all students in 8th grade are invited to attend. Registration is required. Registrations can be downloaded on the Religious Education web page. This group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

• High School Youth Group

  Sunday May 20, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  High School Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. Registration is required. Registrations can be downloaded on the Youth Group web page. This group is open to students 9th grade through 12th grade. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

Monday May 21, 2018

• Rosary

  Monday May 21, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Centering Prayer

  Monday May 21, 2018 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Centering prayer is a method designed to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our faculties to cooperate with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Meetings include a period of prayer and reflective reading, especially Scripture. Please join us in the Family Center. Today will be our last day until September. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome! Please click on this link for more information: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/centering-prayer

• Women of St. Francis - Installation of New Officers

  Monday May 21, 2018 12:15 PM to 2:30 PM

  The Women of St. Francis Installation of New Officers at the 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Church, followed by a Dutch Treat Lunch in a restaurant. For more information on the Women of St. Francis, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/women-of-st--francis

Tuesday May 22, 2018

• Rosary

  Tuesday May 22, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Charismatic Prayer Group

  Tuesday May 22, 2018 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM

  Charismatic Prayer Group
  Weekly on Tuesday in School Music Room. To learn more, you may click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/charismatic-prayer

Wednesday May 23, 2018

• Rosary

  Wednesday May 23, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Middle School Youth Group

  Wednesday May 23, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. This ministry is open for all students in grades 6th through 7th. Registration is required for attendance. Forms can be downloaded on the Youth Ministry web page and brought to Youth Group with your child. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

Thursday May 24, 2018

• Rosary

  Thursday May 24, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Bible Study

  Thursday May 24, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

  Bible Study
  Weekly in Family Center
  September through May. For more information on Bible Study, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/bible-study

Friday May 25, 2018

• Rosary

  Friday May 25, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• The Divine Mercy Chaplet

  Friday May 25, 2018 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

  The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each Friday at 3 p.m. in the Church.

Sunday May 27, 2018

• Trinity Sunday

  Sunday May 27, 2018 All day

• Memorial Day Concert

  Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  The St. Gregory the Great Music Ministry will present a Patriotic Salute to the Armed Forces Featuring the SSG Chorale with organ, harp, and a congregation sing-along.

• 8th Grade Youth Group

  Sunday May 27, 2018 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

  Eighth Grade Youth Group is for those students who are currently preparing for Confirmation. However, all students in 8th grade are invited to attend. Registration is required. Registrations can be downloaded on the Religious Education web page. This group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

• High School Youth Group

  Sunday May 27, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  High School Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. Registration is required. Registrations can be downloaded on the Youth Group web page. This group is open to students 9th grade through 12th grade. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

Monday May 28, 2018

• Memorial Day

  Monday May 28, 2018 All day

  The Parish Office and School will be closed today. There will only be 8 a.m. Mass today.

• Rosary

  Monday May 28, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

Tuesday May 29, 2018

• Charismatic Prayer Group

  Tuesday May 29, 2018 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM

  Charismatic Prayer Group
  Weekly on Tuesday in School Music Room. To learn more, you may click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/charismatic-prayer

Wednesday May 30, 2018

• Rosary

  Wednesday May 30, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Middle School Youth Group

  Wednesday May 30, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  TONIGHT'S TOPIC:
  Youth Group meets in the Youth Room in the Gym. This ministry is open for all students in grades 6th through 7th. Registration is required for attendance. Forms can be downloaded on the Youth Ministry web page and brought to Youth Group with your child. For more information on Youth Group, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/youth-ministry

• New Altar Server Training

  Wednesday May 30, 2018 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

  New Altar Server Training for those children that have already received First Communion. If you are interested, please click on this link: http://www.stfrancishhi.org/altar-servers

Thursday May 31, 2018

• Corpus Christi

  Thursday May 31, 2018 All day

  Transferred to Sunday, June 3, 2018

• Rosary

  Thursday May 31, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

  The Rosary is prayed each day before the 8 a.m. mass in the Church.

• Light of Life

  Thursday May 31, 2018 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Light of Life Ministry
  Monthly on last Thursday on Family Center. For more information on the Light of Life Ministry, please click on this link: http://stfrancishhi.weconnect.com/light-of-life-ministry