St. Francis de Sales Parish

Join us for Family Advent Celebration on Sunday, December 7th beginning at 12 Noon Mass with the annual Advent play, blessing the outdoor creche and the story of Christmas and Brunch in Boland Hall. Enjoy eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, beverages and more cooked & served by the Knights of Columbus. Activity stations include Census Game, Inn Search, Sheep Craft, Angel Game, Stable Bowling, Wise Men Gifts, Follow the Stars, Prophecy Bean Bag Toss, Where is Jesus, Escape to Egypt and the Service Project Station creating keychains for Night to Shine. The day also includes the Christmas Tree Lighting & Christmas Carols. This event is free to all who attend. Monetary donations to support our generous buffet are greatly appreciated.

Adults, 21 and older, are invited to our Parish Christmas Party on Saturday, December 6th immediately following the 5 O' Clock Mass in Boland Hall. The evening includes catered dinner entrees with music & sing-a-longs for $25 per person. This event is BYOB & desserts to start. Register by November 30, 2025 by clicking here.

During Advent, we contemplate the First Coming of Jesus as Savior, and anticipate his promised Second Coming. Amid the flurry of Christmas preparations, we look for ways to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives.  We invite you to receive an Advent Reflection each morning via email, written by one of our Parishioners or by a member of the Clergy.  If you were a part of our Lent Reflections you are already signed up!  If you were not and would like to receive them please email [email protected].

Night to Shine Guest and Volunteer registration will open on our website December 1, 2025. Please check back at that time to register online.

Come and join our prayer and conversation as we focus on the gift of Hope. In these two weeks of sessions, we will reflect on how each of us are the gift of hope. We will reflect on the many ways God has enabled and entrusted us to be the "Answers to Someone's Prayers." Sessions are Thursday, December 4th & 11th or Friday, December 5th & 12th both from 9:30am-11:00am. Please sign up for either Thursday or Friday after Sunday Liturgies on November 15th, 22nd, and 29th or call Laura at 973-875-1703.