St. Francis Cathedral School

✨ Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception ✨

Monday, December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation as we honor Mary, conceived without sin.

Join us for Mass at:
7:00 AM • 8:00 AM • 12:00 PM • 5:00 PM

“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” 💙

🎄The St. Francis Family Christmas Dinner was held last night. It was a festive fun-filled evening for all! The music, crafting and visits with 🎅🏻Santa were enjoyed by everyone who attended. Thank you to our HSA for all their hard work in making last evening so wonderful.💫 #SFCS

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:
all flesh shall see the salvation of God.-Luke 3:4, 6

"Those who love God must extend their hands in charity, for we are mere stewards of what we hold"-St. Nicholas

See you TOMORROW at the Cathedral Jingle Bells Craft Celebration! 🎁✨ Doors open at 10 AM — free admission, 70+ vendors, food, Santa & more! 🎅🎄

🌟It was an exciting day to be an SFCS student! Our student council & 8th graders hosted the school in the CYO at our annual pep rally. Special thanks to the Rutgers Cheerleaders 📣 for helping us celebrate and showcase our Crusader spirit.😃 #SFCS

🎄🍪 Come Support Our SFCS HSA Christmas Bake Sale! 🎁✨

Treat your family and friends to delicious holiday goodies from LaBon Bakery—and support our HSA at the same time!

Choose from mixed butter cookies, struffoli platters, and assorted chocolate-covered pretzels… perfect for gifting or enjoying at home this season. ❤️

📅 Preorder & Prepay by 12/10
📍 Pickup: Thursday, December 18 • 2–3PM • The Breezeway

Scan the QR code on the flyer to order today!
Thank you for supporting our school and students! 🎅🏼🎄🍬

✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨

🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙



Saturday, December 6th

Jingle Bell Craft Fair, 10AM-4PM
St. Francis CYO

Christmas Tree Lighting Memorial & Blessing of Creche after the 5PM Mass.
*we are not accepting anymore tree gifts at this time*
In Front of the Cathedral

Monday, December 8th
Additional Confession Times for Advent on Mondays from 8AM-10AM
Cathedral

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Times: 7AM, 8AM, 12:10PM, 5:00PM
Cathedral

Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel is Closed

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Volunteering at St. Francis

Hot Chocolate and Cookies Distribution after the Christmas Tree Lighting

Christmas Flowers Distribution

✨ Advent Confession Times ✨

As we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, we invite you to encounter God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Advent. 💜🕯️

Regular Confession Times
📅 Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📞 Or by appointment — call the Pastoral Center at (732) 548-0100 or use the link below.

Additional Advent Confession Times
✨ Mondays in December: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
📍 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi

💎✨ Shop stunning handcrafted holiday jewelry made by local artisans! One-of-a-kind gifts, beautiful craftsmanship, and the perfect accessories for the season. 🎁❤️ Find this and MORE at the Jingle Bells Craft Celebration 🎄 📅 Saturday, Dec 6 • 10 AM – 4 PM 📍 St. Francis Cathedral CYO, Metuchen ✅ FREE ADMISSION — all are welcome! Support small • Shop local • Gift beautifully 🎄💍

Be vigilant at all times and pray
That you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man. -Luke 21:36

🕯️✨ Bring the Christmas glow home! Shop handmade candles, warmers, gifts & more at our Jingle Bells Craft Celebration! 🎄 📍 St. Francis Cathedral CYO, Metuchen 📅 Saturday, Dec 6 • 10 AM – 4 PM 🎅 Meet Santa • 🎁 Shop Local • ✅ FREE Admission Come support small businesses & get festive with us! All are welcome! 🎄❤️

🕯️💜 Happy Advent from the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi! As we enter this season of Hope, Faith, Joy, and Peace, may our hearts be prepared to welcome Christ anew. Come, Lord Jesus! ✨

In all circumstances, give thanks,
for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.-1 Thessalonians 5:18

👩🏼‍⚕️Today Fr. Christy blessed our newly renovated nurse’s office. Together with our school nurse, Katrina, we acknowledged and thanked the families of Kathleen Freis (mother of our Art 🎨Teacher, Patti Ackerson), Patricia LaPointe and Carol Trecolis who served as the school nurse for our students for over thirty years.🌟Dr. Locquiao and our Student Council Executive Board presented the family members with a beautiful statue as a token of appreciation for their service to SFCS.🥰 #SFCS

🦃Mrs. Burke’s third graders used Thanksgiving Eve to recreate “Liberty Trees” like the colonists. They learned about how the balloons are created for the Macy’s Parade and put on a “Turkey Puppet Show”. Special thanks go out to their Student Council Representative, Brandon for all his hard work so far this school year.😃 #SFCS

🌟Our 8th graders and 3rd graders from the Helping Hands Club delivered items collected from the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to the Pastoral Center this afternoon. Bidgie Williamson, Director of Social Concerns, was so happy to replenish the food pantry. Principal Dalton took time out of her busy day to assist in this great cause. Special thanks to all of the families that donated this year. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!🦃 #SFCS

🏫Today our 3rd grade classes visited the The Old Franklin School House. It was the first school built in Metuchen in 1807. The Borough Improvement League purchased it in 1901 and it is now used as a community center. The students had fun on their trip off campus and learning more about the history of Metuchen.😃 #SFCS

Stay awake!
For you do not know when the Son of Man will come.-Matthew 24:42a, 44