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Summer 2010

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Francis:

As we begin this glorious summer season, it seems to be the right time to offer a few words of thanks to all of you for the time, talent, support and love that you generously share with us throughout the year.

First, I would like to thank our Friars, Pastoral Leadership Team, and the entire pastoral staff for their competency, energy and hard work as they minister to us through worship, preaching, music, reconciliation and hospitality! You are the BEST. In particular, I wish to congratulate our wonderful Pastoral Leadership Team for participating in a year-long pastoral planning process which we completed a few weeks ago. You can read the plan in full by clicking here. One very specific and tangible outcome of our strategic planning is the beautiful and more informative weekly bulletin. You will also notice in the plan three specific priorities that have been identified as areas of growth and development. In the Fall we will be asking your help and assistance in their implementation.

I would also like to recognize and thank Linda Bethel and Helen Thornton who have served for the past three years as our parish trustees. I deeply appreciate their overwhelming kindness, sage advice and loyal support.

Upon my recommendation, Archbishop Dolan has appointed Julie Jamita and Daniel Von Herzen as our new trustees effective June 1, 2010. I thank them for accepting this important responsibility in our parish. I will welcome their wise comments on significant issues and future directions and financial matters.

Last but not least, I would like to thank all of you, our dear parishioners and friends who minister, worship, pray and share your faith, hopes, joys, sorrows and pains with us here. Our Church is beautiful but it wouldn’t amount to anything if it was not filled with your wonderful presence. Along with the friars and the entire pastoral staff, you make St. Francis of Assisi the most beloved church in New York City.


Sincerely,



Jerome J. Massimino, O.F.M.
Pastor and Guardian