St. Francis Cathedral School

✨ Start 2026 the BOLD way! ✨ 💪💙



All middle school students are invited to a fun and meaningful night of service, games, prayer, and community as we reset our hearts and refocus on God for the new year.

📅 Friday, January 9
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 St. Francis Cathedral
❤️ Service Project: We’ll be assembling 80 toiletry kits for the residents of the Ozanam Family Shelter in Edison. Scan the QR code to sign up and bring a specific item to help us reach our goal!

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you.” — Ezekiel 36:26

👉 Questions? Contact Gwen & Brian at StFrancis@boldym.com

Register:
https://www.boldym.com/SFC/events

#BOLDMiddle #NewYearNewHeart #StartTheYearStrong #FaithInAction #MiddleSchoolMinistry

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son.-Hebrews 1:1-2

🌟 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 🌟
A Holy Day of Obligation

As we begin the New Year, we honor Mary, the Mother of God, who gave Christ to the world and continues to lead us to her Son.

🕊 Mass Schedule
Vigil Mass
📅 Wednesday, December 31
⏰ 5:00 PM

Holy Day Masses
📅 Thursday, January 1
⏰ 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM

All are warmly invited to gather in prayer as we entrust the year ahead to the loving intercession of Our Blessed Mother. 💙✨

🕊️ Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸
March for Life 2026

Join us as we journey together to witness to God’s precious gift of Life at every stage.

📅 Friday, January 23, 2026 (rain, shine, or snow)
⛪ 6:30 AM Mass at the Cathedral
🚌 7:00 AM Bus Departure
💲 $25 per person

📩 Register:
email: Mrs. Kara Kwiatkowski
✉️ kkwiatkowski@stfranciscathedral.org

First come, first served.

🙏 Let us stand together for Life.

Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!-Psalm 96

Let the peace of Christ control your hearts;
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.-Colossians 3:15a, 16a

We praise you, O God,
we acclaim you as Lord;
the glorious company of Apostles praise you. - Te Deum

Join us as we mark the Conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Hope.
🕊️ Sunday, December 28 | 12:00 PM Mass
Principal Celebrant: Very Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky
Administrator of the Diocese of Metuchen
📍 St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral

Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. - Psalm 118

A holy day has dawned upon us.
Come, you nations, and adore the Lord.
For today a great light has come upon the earth.

🎄 Christmas Schedule Update ✨

Please note the holiday hours for the Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi.

Wishing you and your family a blessed and joyful Christmas ✨

✨🎄 It’s a Cathedral Christmas Season! 🎄✨
🙏 Come adore the newborn King and celebrate the joy of Christmas with us. 🙏
💙 Don’t miss it! ⭐

Tuesday, December 23rd
Simbang Gabi at 7PM
Cathedral

Wednesday-Thursday, December 24th-25th
The Nativity of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)
see below for more information
Cathedral

Sunday, December 28th
Conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Hope Mass at 12 PM
Cathedral


Wednesday-Thursday, December 31st- January 1st
The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
see below for more information
Cathedral

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Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel Christmas Closed
December 24th-January 2nd
Note: no daily mass on Dec 24th. Only 9AM mass on Dec 26th
see below for more information

Discipleship Opportunity:
33 Days to Morning Glory, Hallow
see below for more information

🎄On Friday, the students attended Mass and their class Christmas parties. Our class parents deserve all the thanks for making it so much fun! We wish all our students, faculty and safe an enjoyable break. See you all in 2026!🎊 #SFCS

The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel.-Matthew 1:23

🎅🏻Check out our video on YouTube from this week’s Kindergarten, First & Second Grade Christmas Show! Special thanks to our Technology Director, Mr. Emma for all his hard work on putting the video together! https://youtu.be/OKUapt4Y-xU

🎅🏻The Kindergartners in Sister Josephine’s class crafted beautiful stockings and Santas this week. They showcased their gross motor skill growth while creating beautiful projects to bring home to decorate for Christmas.🎄#SFCS

🎄Mrs. Farrell’s 8th grade math classes dazzled the classrooms and school office yesterday with their “math caroling”. They students rewrote Christmas carols with math concepts and functions. It was a creative and clever task that the whole school got to enjoy!🎶 #SFCS

🚂Our first grade class students wore pajamas today for the annual “Polar Express STEM Day”. The children worked together to complete their STEM challenge. Not only did they have a good time, but they truly grasped the importance and value of teamwork.😃 #SFCS