St. Francis Cathedral School

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

🎄The SFCS Student Council spread a little Christmas cheer this week delivering treats to all of our students. Doors were decorated by Class Representatives, Liaisons and the Executive Board. It made the school halls very festive! The Student Council wishes everyone a “Merry Christmas”!🎅🏻#SFCS

✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨

🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙



Friday, December 19th
Advent Penance Service at 6PM
Cathedral


Saturday, December 20th
Christmas Flowers Distribution at 8AM
Pastoral Center


Cathedral Concert Series presents
Handel's Messiah at 7:30PM
Cathedral

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Volunteering Opportunities at St. Francis

Christmas Flowers Distribution
See Below

🎄✨ Saint Francis Moms Christmas Brunch ✨🎄

Join us for a joyful morning of fellowship, food, and Christmas cheer!
Bring a dish to share and celebrate the season together.

📅 Wednesday, December 17
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Parish Center
45 Library Place, Metuchen

👶 Children welcome!

📩 Questions? Contact Michelle: chocdabelle@gmail.com

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💚✨

Lord, come and save us.

Those whose hearts are pure are the temples of the Holy Spirit - St. Lucy