elcome to our Parish Website!

We are a Roman Catholic community of believers in Jesus Christ located in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, part of the  Archdiocese of Newark.

This website is a reflection of our wonderful ministries that serve not only our members but embrace the needs of our community as well. It is our hope that you will find what you need on this website. You may view our church calendar for event’s or see the “What’s Happening” section below to find out what is currently going on. 

It’s important to remember that ultimately we are about the people: the people we serve, the people we are, and the people we strive to be. 

It is our privilege to invite you to be part of our Parish Family.  You'll find a diverse group of individuals with a common greeting for you.

“Welcome Home!” 
If you are thinking about moving to the Ridgefield Park area, we cordially invite you to make St. Francis your parish home. 

St. Francis Church invites you to consider our new electronic giving program as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parishioners and provides much-needed donation consistency for our parish. We anticipate that electronic giving will appeal to many church members — from longtime parishioners who will appreciate an alternative to frequent check writing to younger members and others who prefer to pay or donate by electronic means whenever possible.

As you contemplate your future contributions, please consider electronic giving.  Use the button to the left to donate now. 

 “THIS IS MY PARISH”
It is composed of people like me.
We make it what it is.
It will be friendly, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help to fill them.
It will make generous gifts to many causes
if I am a generous giver.
It will bring other people to worship and fellowship
if I bring them.
It will be a church of loyalty and love,
of fearlessness and faith,
and a church with a noble spirit.
if I, who make it what it is,
am filled with these qualities.
Therefore, with the help of God
I shall dedicate myself
to the task of being all things that I want my parish to be. 

 Live life to the fullest potential.

We can – and should – keep our hearts and minds focused on our ultimate goal of heaven, but in the meantime live every day as Alleluia people. What, specifically, can we do to be an “Alleluia people”, as St. Augustine calls us?
• Be thankful.
Gratitude is the greatest gift we can return to God. If you can’t think of anything to be thankful for except that you are alive, then give thanks for that.
• Give generously Since we have the promise of abundance, we have no reason to be selfish or hoard possessions. Give freely, believing that your needs will always be met.
• Trust God has given you a new life. Be confident that he will give you what you need to live that new life, be it financial,
emotional or physical.
• Smile St. Teresa of Avila said, “May God
protect me from gloomy saints.” Who would want to learn about Jesus if you look and act like you are mis-erable all the time?
• Be an example Ask yourself if people can tell that Jesus has risen from the dead by the way you think, act and speak. Remember, you may be the only gospel a person ever sees, so make sure that you live so that the reality of the redemption is visible to all you meet.

 Save The Date! Parish Family Picnic
Save the date for our First Parish Family Picnic to be held on:
Saturday, June 22nd, between 12Noon and 5:00PM. 

 DO YOU NEED EXTRA
SUMMER SPEND MONEY?
IT’S A GOLD RUSH!
Cash in with the St. Francis 2013 Gold Rush! Don't miss this Golden Opportunity!
Saturday June 8th
(5:00pm-8pm) & Sunday June 9th (8am-2pm)
Do you have a drawer full of old, broken, simply unwanted jewelry just collecting dust? You would be pleasantly surprised to know that a small amount of things (class ring, broken bracelet & necklace, some mismatched earrings, etc are worth Hundreds, even Thousands of dollars! $$$$ Gold is at all-time highs and NOW is the best time to turn your old pile of gold into a big pile of extra cash while
benefiting St. Francis Assisi Church!
Come to the St. Francis Gold Rush!
Saturday Evening Mass June 8th
(5:00-8pm) & any Mass
Sunday June 9th (8am-2pm)
** We Buy Gold, Platinum, Silver,
Diamonds, Coins, Watches, musical
instruments, collectables, ETC.
Questions? Want more info?
Call - 917.405.3884