St. Francis Cathedral School

✨🎄 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)
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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)
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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
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Discipleship Opportunity:
33 Days to Morning Glory, Hallow
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🎄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

Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Are you not in the folds of my mantle?- Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego

🎁Yesterday, members of our student council and Security Officer Tony delivered toys that were donated by our faculty and staff to Life Choices in Metuchen. The gifts will bring smiles to the faces of children this holiday season. Thanks to the faculty and staff that donated the toys and for all you do at SFCS!🎅🏻 #SFCS

✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨

🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙


Friday, December 12th

A Night of Hope: Advent Penance Service, Adoration, & Praise & Worship Night at 7 pm
Cathedral

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Volunteering Opportunities at St. Francis

Christmas Flowers Distribution
See Below

✨The 5th graders welcomed the 4th graders to their “Native American Museum” yesterday. Each group researched a Native American group and created an artifact to be showcased in the museum. The 4th graders really enjoyed their visit.😃 #SFCS

I am a nobody... I am a small rope, a tiny ladder, the tail end, a leaf" and the famous lines from Our Lady to him: "Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? - St. Juan Diego

🎅🏻Our Kindergarten classes celebrated St. Nicholas Day on Friday. The students put their shoes out in the hallway in hopes that St. Nicholas would leave them a special treat. They were excited to learn all about the legend of the candy cane and to receive one in their shoes!👞🥿 #SFCS