🤠The SFCS “Rodeo Round Up” was a huge success last night! 😃Special thanks go out to our incredible HSA for all their hard work all year long to make this fundraiser so successful! Thank you to all our generous school families who volunteered their time and donated to this great cause.🥰 #SFCS

✨Mrs. Johnson’s butterfly 🦋 release was a success! The students learned all about the life cycle of a caterpillar. 🐛 They were amazed watching and observing the stages of caterpillar, to chrysalis to butterfly!!😃 #SFCS

😃Sister Jo’s Kindergarteners are winding down their “Countdown to Summer” with the letter U. They were writing ✍🏻 UNDER their desks today.😂They have also been busy preparing for their 🎓graduation ceremony next week. Hard to believe they will be off to 1st grade!🥰 #SFCS

🌿✨ Francis Fast Facts (FFF) ✨🌿

Did you know?
Saint Francis of Assisi was born around the year 1181 and grew up as one of seven children in a wealthy merchant family in Assisi, Italy.

Before becoming the humble saint we know today, Francis lived a comfortable and joyful youth — a powerful reminder that God can transform every heart for a greater purpose. 🕊️

Follow us throughout the Franciscan Jubilee Year at the Cathedral

Learn more:
https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis

😊Our 2nd graders and new communicants led us in our school Mass on Friday. They did an excellent job reading, singing and performing the special offertory service. We are so proud of all of them!✝️ #SFCS

🥐☕ Moms of St. Francis — you’re invited! 💕

Join the Saint Francis Moms Share Group Brunch on Wednesday, May 27 at 9:30 AM at the Parish Center in Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi!

Come enjoy good food, coffee, conversation, and fellowship with other moms in our parish community. 🌸✨

📍 Parish Center — 45 Library Place, Metuchen
🍓 Please bring a small brunch item or drink to share
📱 RSVP to Chelle: 978-880-8958

We hope to see you there! 💛

🌿✨ Francis Fast Facts (FFF) is here! ✨🌿

In honor of the Franciscan Jubilee Year, follow along as we share fun, inspiring, and little-known facts about the life, spirituality, and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan tradition. 🕊️

From history and faith to symbols, saints, and traditions — discover something new each week as we celebrate this special Jubilee together!

Learn more about the Jubilee Year of St. Francis:
https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis

#FrancisFastFacts #FFF #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancis #JubileeYear #Catholic #Franciscan #FaithAndFormation

📣 Calling All Evangelists, Catechists, Teachers, Parents, and Those Serving Young Children! 🌿✨

For the first time, the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi will host Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I Formation!

CGS is a Montessori-based approach to faith formation that nurtures wonder, prayer, and a relationship with God in children ages 3–6. This 90+ hour foundational training is designed for adults seeking to accompany children in the life of faith through this beautiful and contemplative method of catechesis.

🗓️ Part I: August 17–22 & 24, 2026
📍 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi — Metuchen, NJ
💲 $360 per person for Part I only
⏳ Register by July 31, 2026
⚠️ Limited spots available!

Part I and Part II are both required for full certification as a Level I CGS catechist. Part II registration will open in Spring 2027.

🌟 Register today for Part I:

Register today: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/37675a04-b1df-4f8c-b490-e9ebdf27b331

This Memorial Day, we pause in grateful remembrance of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. May we never forget their courage, devotion, and love of country.

Please note: The Cathedral Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM only.

The Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

💐Students in Mrs. Johnson’s Kindergarten class took turns crowning our Blessed Mother Mary during the month of May. It was a beautiful testament to our devotion to her.💒 #SFCS

📚Sister Mary Elizabeth and Mrs. Masset’s classes wrote, illustrated, and published their very own class book. 🌟Congrats to our 2nd graders who are now published authors!📕 #SFCS

😃The “Countdown to Summer” continues in Sister Jo’s Kindergarten class. The students did “L” for limbo and “O” for outside📖reading. The children are excited to see what’s in store for each new letter as they count their school🏫days down.🚌 #SFCS

🦋PreK A released their butterflies - Qt Pie, Love, Butterbean, Cookie, and Flitter at SFCS yesterday. PreK B joined them as they prayed for the butterflies to have a safe venture out into the world!🌎 #SFCS

🇺🇸Students in Mrs. Adinolfi’s 5th grade social studies class shared their research reports with their classmates on the Founding Fathers. Each student researched and 📝wrote a informative five paragraph report. Then, they channeled their creative side to 🎨illustrate a one of a kind cover. Our students are truly embracing their patriotic side as we near Memorial Day weekend!😃#SFCS

🎬That’s a wrap! The SFCS Drama Club did a spectacular job on the “Lion🦁King Jr.” production! The show was absolutely amazing. Special thanks to Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Langton and Mr. Emma for their hard work and to our very talented students for dazzling us with their talent!🌟#SFCS

🏗️✨ Project Updates at St. Francis ✨🏗️

Exciting improvements continue across our Cathedral campus through the generosity of our parish and school community!

🎭 Our new St. Francis CYO sound and lighting system was proudly used during this week’s production of The Lion King Jr. presented by St. Francis Cathedral School—enhancing performances and supporting our students in the arts. Great work to all of our students, teachers, and volunteers who helped put together such a wonderful production! 🦁👏

🚧 Cathedral bathroom renovations are also now underway, continuing our efforts to care for and improve our Cathedral facilities for all who worship and gather here.

Want to learn more about the campaign or make a pledge? Visit: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/rebuild

Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us move Always Forward together! 💙

💙To honor our Blessed Mother Mary, Kindergarten students in Sister Jo’s class had their May Crowing today.✝️Together, they prayed the rosary.🙏🏻 #SFCS

🎭Join us on Thursday, 5/14 & Friday, 5/15 at 7pm in the St. Francis Cathedral School CYO for the Drama Club’s production of “The Lion 🦁 King, Jr.”! Tickets are being sold at the door. You won’t want to miss it! #SFCS

🤝Our Helping Hands hosted a “Baby🍼Shower” to support Life Choices. The students collected various baby👶🏻items from each class. The items were sorted and then picked up by Lorraine at Life Choices. What a great service project that will benefit so many babies!😃 #SFCS

💐Our Kindergartners hosted their Moms in class yesterday morning.🥰The children served them breakfast, did a word search together and shared their special projects with them. They ended by singing their moms a special song.🎶 #SFCS