What's New!
upcoming community activities
Updated: 10/22/2026
Tree Pruning and Shrub Trimming Day: Please bring your hedge trimmers and join us on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 AM for a morning of landscape maintenance, tree pruning, shrub trimming, and general grounds beautification. The effort will be led by our own Rich Farrell, a professional arborist, who will share his guidance and expertise. Whether you can stay for an hour or the entire morning, your help will make a meaningful difference in maintaining the beauty and welcoming appearance of our parish buildings. We take pride in our church and rectory grounds, and this is a wonderful opportunity to help care for the place we gather for worship, fellowship, and community. For questions, please contact Craig Stanovich at cstanovich@austinstanovich.com. Many hands make light work. We hope you’ll join us as we care for the grounds of our rectory and our church home.
Youth Meeting Sunday, October 25 The youth will meet this Sunday after worship from 11:30-1:00pm. We will meet in the youth room for games, fellowship, and food!
Living with Grief: We will be meeting this Sunday, October 25th after the 10 a.m. service and will be exploring what All Saints may feel like as we come up on November 1. This year we will be sharing a table in the Narthex on 11/1 for pictures of our lost loved ones to help remember. Even if you aren’t in the group but want to share you are welcome to bring photos as well. We will display next weekend and if you’d like to be included please bring your photo (framed or not) before services on 11/1. Let’s remember together. All are welcome. Any questions feel free to contact Lori at lchurchill@mac.com or 978-503-2045.
Mission Ministries: This Sunday, October 25th, is the last Sunday of the month, which Mission Ministries has designated as Spare Change Sunday. Collection jars are on the table in the narthex for Laundry Love, Mampong Babies Orphanage, and Heifer International. So please consider grabbing your loose change on your way to church next week to donate (or donate at any other time!). Thank you.
The Financial Stewardship Season Is Upon Us! Our 2027 Stewardship letter has been mailed, and we are grateful that pledges are already beginning to come in. Thank you to everyone who has responded so promptly. Pledges provide the foundation for St. Francis' budget and support our ministries and mission in the coming year. Because financial stewardship is an important expression of our faith, we ask that you prayerfully consider your pledge. If you have not already done so, please return your pledge card or submit your pledge using the QR code at your earliest convenience. Please join us for our First Sunday Conversation on November 1st at 9:00 AM to learn more about stewardship and how your generosity supports the ministry and mission of St. Francis.
Women's Retreat: "Drawing NEAR" - Saturday November 21st, 9AM - 1PM. This retreat will focus on four ways to experience and draw NEAR to God. In preparation, participants are asked to collect one small item from Nature to bring with them. Snack items and donations for supplies are appreciated. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for our mission partners. If you have any questions, please speak with Susan Bastardo, Liz Carroll, Lori Churchill, Susan Dresley, or Kathleen O’Connor. We hope you'll be able to join us! Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
The Acolyte Ministry: The acolyte ministry is looking for new members. This is a meaningful way to be a hands-on part of the service and help prepare God’s table for communion. No prior experience is necessary. We will provide training and support. We are hoping to get enough people to have a 4-6 week rotation. Anyone in Grade 7 through adult who is interested in serving at the altar during the 10:00 service should speak with Pat, Shirley Blehar, or Rich Farrell (vestry liaison) to get more information.
The Mustard Seed: St. Francis has agreed to provide additional meals for the Mustard Seed this year. The date is December 23. We are looking for bakers and servers for our meal in December. Please let Beth Ann know if you are able to help out.