Good Afternoon,
Due to the continued snow removal on the St. Francis Cathedral campus and side streets, school will be closed on Tuesday Feb 24th.
Thank you,
Principal Dalton
Due to the continued snow removal on the St. Francis Cathedral campus and side streets, school will be closed on Tuesday Feb 24th.
Thank you,
Principal Dalton

βοΈ School Closed β Monday, February 23 βοΈ
Due to inclement weather, St. Francis Cathedral School will be closed on Monday, February 23.
Enjoy the snowfall and stay warm! βοΈπ

βοΈ Ash Wednesday β February 18 βοΈ
Enter the season of Lent with prayer, repentance, and hope.
Join us for Mass and the distribution of ashes at one of our opportunities throughout the day:
π 7:00 AM
π 8:00 AM
π 12:10 PM
π 5:00 PM
βRemember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.β
Come begin Lent with your Cathedral family.
Enter the season of Lent with prayer, repentance, and hope.
Join us for Mass and the distribution of ashes at one of our opportunities throughout the day:
π 7:00 AM
π 8:00 AM
π 12:10 PM
π 5:00 PM
βRemember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.β
Come begin Lent with your Cathedral family.

π Spring 2026 School Tours π
Discover what makes St. Francis Cathedral School a place where faith, academics, and community come together. Join us for our upcoming school tour and experience SFCS in action!
π Thursday, February 26
β° Tours begin at 9:00 AM
π Register for the tour:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu2ljLsWO0QqSM_bK-Jv008NJf-_fZNWYfqduh5gW8xljR8A/viewform
π Inquiry Form
Curious about our school and want to learn more? Connect with us!
https://sf-nj.client.factsmgt.com/oa/inquiry.cfm?memberId=19278&districtCode=sf-nj
Discover what makes St. Francis Cathedral School a place where faith, academics, and community come together. Join us for our upcoming school tour and experience SFCS in action!
π Thursday, February 26
β° Tours begin at 9:00 AM
π Register for the tour:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu2ljLsWO0QqSM_bK-Jv008NJf-_fZNWYfqduh5gW8xljR8A/viewform
π Inquiry Form
Curious about our school and want to learn more? Connect with us!
https://sf-nj.client.factsmgt.com/oa/inquiry.cfm?memberId=19278&districtCode=sf-nj

π« SFCS Open House π«
Join us for our St. Francis Cathedral School Open House on
π Sunday, February 1st from 1-3PM
Come explore our vibrant Catholic learning community, meet our faculty, tour our campus, and discover what makes SFCS a place where faith, scholarship, and community come together.
Join us for our St. Francis Cathedral School Open House on
π Sunday, February 1st from 1-3PM
Come explore our vibrant Catholic learning community, meet our faculty, tour our campus, and discover what makes SFCS a place where faith, scholarship, and community come together.

βοΈ Snow Day Announcement βοΈ
Due to weather conditions, St. Francis Cathedral School will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026.
School will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Please stay safe and warm! π
Due to weather conditions, St. Francis Cathedral School will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026.
School will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Please stay safe and warm! π

π Opportunities to Pray for Life π
Join us at the Cathedral as we unite in prayer for the dignity and protection of all human life during the March for Life.
βͺ Masses:
β’ 6:30 AM (THERE IS NO 7:00AM MASS)
β’ 8:00 AM
β’ 12:10 PM
β¨ Eucharistic Adoration:
8:30 AM β 5:00 PM In the Adoration Chapel
Or travel to Woodbridge to join the Diocese of Metuchen for the Rosary for Life at 1:00 PM.
Let us stand together in faith and prayer. π


βοΈ Weather Update and SFCS OpenHouse RESCHEDULED 2/1/2026 βοΈ
Due to the impending snowstorm, our Open House originally scheduled for this Sunday, January 25th has been rescheduled for next Sunday, February 1st.
We hope to see you there β all are welcome!
Due to the impending snowstorm, our Open House originally scheduled for this Sunday, January 25th has been rescheduled for next Sunday, February 1st.
We hope to see you there β all are welcome!

β¨ A Legacy of Scholarship & Faith β¨
π« St. Francis Cathedral School Open House
π Sunday, January 25
β° 1:00 β 3:00 PM
π Pre-K3 through 8th Grade
Discover a faith-filled, academically strong community where children are known, loved, and formed in mind, heart, and soul. Meet our faculty, tour our classrooms, and experience what makes St. Francis Cathedral School a place where scholarship and faith grow together.
π Metuchen, NJ
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families welcome β bring a friend!
#StFrancisCathedralSchool #OpenHouse #ScholarshipAndFaith #CatholicEducation #SaintsAndScholars #MetuchenNJ
π« St. Francis Cathedral School Open House
π Sunday, January 25
β° 1:00 β 3:00 PM
π Pre-K3 through 8th Grade
Discover a faith-filled, academically strong community where children are known, loved, and formed in mind, heart, and soul. Meet our faculty, tour our classrooms, and experience what makes St. Francis Cathedral School a place where scholarship and faith grow together.
π Metuchen, NJ
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families welcome β bring a friend!
#StFrancisCathedralSchool #OpenHouse #ScholarshipAndFaith #CatholicEducation #SaintsAndScholars #MetuchenNJ

πβ¨ Saint Francis Moms Christmas Brunch β¨π
Join us for a joyful morning of fellowship, food, and Christmas cheer!
Bring a dish to share and celebrate the season together.
π Wednesday, December 17
β° 9:30 AM
π Parish Center
45 Library Place, Metuchen
πΆ Children welcome!
π© Questions? Contact Michelle: chocdabelle@gmail.com
We canβt wait to celebrate with you! πβ¨
Join us for a joyful morning of fellowship, food, and Christmas cheer!
Bring a dish to share and celebrate the season together.
π Wednesday, December 17
β° 9:30 AM
π Parish Center
45 Library Place, Metuchen
πΆ Children welcome!
π© Questions? Contact Michelle: chocdabelle@gmail.com
We canβt wait to celebrate with you! πβ¨

See you TOMORROW at the Cathedral Jingle Bells Craft Celebration! πβ¨
Doors open at 10 AM β free admission, 70+ vendors, food, Santa & more! π
π

ππͺ Come Support Our SFCS HSA Christmas Bake Sale! πβ¨
Treat your family and friends to delicious holiday goodies from LaBon Bakeryβand support our HSA at the same time!
Choose from mixed butter cookies, struffoli platters, and assorted chocolate-covered pretzelsβ¦ perfect for gifting or enjoying at home this season. β€οΈ
π Preorder & Prepay by 12/10
π Pickup: Thursday, December 18 β’ 2β3PM β’ The Breezeway
Scan the QR code on the flyer to order today!
Thank you for supporting our school and students! π πΌππ¬
Treat your family and friends to delicious holiday goodies from LaBon Bakeryβand support our HSA at the same time!
Choose from mixed butter cookies, struffoli platters, and assorted chocolate-covered pretzelsβ¦ perfect for gifting or enjoying at home this season. β€οΈ
π Preorder & Prepay by 12/10
π Pickup: Thursday, December 18 β’ 2β3PM β’ The Breezeway
Scan the QR code on the flyer to order today!
Thank you for supporting our school and students! π πΌππ¬

πβ¨ Shop stunning handcrafted holiday jewelry made by local artisans!
One-of-a-kind gifts, beautiful craftsmanship, and the perfect accessories for the season. πβ€οΈ
Find this and MORE at the
Jingle Bells Craft Celebration π
π
Saturday, Dec 6 β’ 10 AM β 4 PM
π St. Francis Cathedral CYO, Metuchen
β
FREE ADMISSION β all are welcome!
Support small β’ Shop local β’ Gift beautifully ππ

π―οΈβ¨ Bring the Christmas glow home!
Shop handmade candles, warmers, gifts & more at our Jingle Bells Craft Celebration! π
π St. Francis Cathedral CYO, Metuchen
π
Saturday, Dec 6 β’ 10 AM β 4 PM
π
Meet Santa β’ π Shop Local β’ β
FREE Admission
Come support small businesses & get festive with us!
All are welcome! πβ€οΈ

π―οΈπ 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! β¨

π Congratulations to Our St. Francis Scholars! πβ¨
We are proud to celebrate our Honor Roll students for their outstanding commitment to scholarship, virtue, and excellence in Q1. Your hard work, discipline, and dedication shine brightly in our school community.
Thank you for inspiring your classmates and living out what it means to be Saints & Scholars! ππ
Keep aiming high St. Francis ScholarsβGod has great plans for you! β¨
#SFCS #SaintsAndScholars #HonorRoll #FaithFamilyExcellence #ProudToBeSFCS
We are proud to celebrate our Honor Roll students for their outstanding commitment to scholarship, virtue, and excellence in Q1. Your hard work, discipline, and dedication shine brightly in our school community.
Thank you for inspiring your classmates and living out what it means to be Saints & Scholars! ππ
Keep aiming high St. Francis ScholarsβGod has great plans for you! β¨
#SFCS #SaintsAndScholars #HonorRoll #FaithFamilyExcellence #ProudToBeSFCS

π§Άβ¨ Cozy, handcrafted, and made with love! Shop Handmade Holiday Treasures at our Jingle Bells Craft Celebration π π St. Francis Cathedral CYO π
Saturday, Dec 6 β’ 10 AM β
FREE admission Perfect gifts β’ Crochet goods β’ Holiday dΓ©cor β’ One-of-a-kind finds π Come support local makers!

π
β¨ Get into the Christmas spirit at our Jingle Bells Craft Celebration! π Saturday, December 6, 2025 β° 10 AM β 4 PM π St. Francis Cathedral CYO β’ 520 Main St, Metuchen, NJ

ππ―οΈ Join us for SFCSβ 1st Advent Wreath Make & Take!
Create a beautiful Advent wreath for your home while enjoying fellowship, creativity, and light refreshments!
π
Sunday, November 30
π 11:00 AM β 12:00 PM
π St. Francis Cathedral Cafeteria
π² $40 per kit β’ Pre-order by 11/10
Kits can be made on-site or taken home. Limited quantity β reserve yours today!
π Order here:
https://b70b9e-7e.myshopify.com/products/advent-wreath-make-take
π² Or scan the QR code on the flyer!
Hosted by the SFCS HSA
#SFCS #SaintsAndScholars #Advent #MakeAndTake #CatholicCommunity #FamilyFaithTime

π£ Happening Today!
To our Cathedral and Diocese community:
Please join us today for Bishop Checchioβs Thanksgiving & Farewell Mass as he begins his new ministry as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans.
π 11:00 AM
π Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen
π° Light reception to follow in the St. Francis CYO
Let us gather in prayer and gratitude for Bishop Checchioβs faithful leadership and years of service to our Diocese. All are welcome! π

