Advent & Christmas

As the church year turns toward Advent and Christmas, gather with us to prepare our hearts, celebrate the season, and welcome the birth of Christ.



Advent Wreath Making

Sunday, Nov. 29 | 10 a.m. | Parish Hall Rm207

Between the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, gather with other St. Francis families to prepare your hearts and homes for the season of Advent. Make a tabletop Advent wreath using fresh evergreens, decorations and the four traditional candles to light with your family during the four weeks of preparation.

Women’s Christmas Coffee

Thursday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m. | Home of Laurie Gutierrez

Women of the Parish are invited to gather for a festive morning of fellowship.

Children’s Christmas Party

Saturday, Dec. 5 | 9:30-11 a.m.

Celebrate with Santa and his elves, reindeer games, crafts, hot chocolate and real snow.

St. Nicholas Sunday

Sunday, Dec. 6 | 9 a.m.

Learn about the generosity of St. Nicholas during the family worship service.

Christmas Carol Singalong and Potluck

Sunday, Dec. 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Parish Hall

Share a festive meal and sing favorite Christmas carols.

Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant

Thursday, Dec. 24 at 2 and 5 p.m.

Please join us in the live Nativity Pageant on Christmas Eve. Children and teens are invited to sign up to play the roles of angels, shepherds, soldiers, Joseph, Mary and Gabriel.

The pageant will feature a donkey, sheep, and goats, concluding with a candlelight singing of  “Silent Night.”

• 1:30 p.m. — Music begins

• 2 p.m. — Holy Eucharist with Nativity Pageant

• 4:30 p.m. — Music

• 5 p.m. — Holy Eucharist with Nativity Pageant

Christmas Eve with Assisi Choir, Organ, and Instruments

Thursday, Dec. 24 at 9 p.m

• 8:30 p.m. — Music begins

• 9 p.m. — Holy Eucharist

Christmas Day

Friday, Dec. 25 | 11 a.m.

Celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord with Holy Eucharist.