Sacrament of Anointing

Every Monday after the

8:15 am Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Thursday after 8:15 am Mass

(9:00 am - 9:15 am)

Saturday 3:00 pm-3:30 pm

Sacrament of Baptism

Contact the Parish Office at

941-697-4899

Sacrament of Marriage

Contact the Parish Office at

941-697-4899 at least six months ahead

Mass Schedule

Sunday Masses

Sunday Vigil (Saturday)

After Easter thru December 28, 2024

4:00 pm

January 4 to April 12, 2025

3:00 pm and 4:30 pm

Sunday

After Easter Sunday thru

December 29, 2024

8:00 am, 10:00 am

January 5, 2025 thru Easter Sunday

7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am

Weekday Masses

Monday thru Friday 8:15 am

Holy Days

8:15 am and 6:00 pm

Church "Open" Hours

Monday thru Friday, 7 am-4 pm

Saturday, 2 pm-5 pm

Sunday, 7 am-11 am

Prayer Intention Request

Are you or a loved one in need of prayers? We firmly believe that prayer is a powerful means of connecting with God. You're not alone. Everyone needs prayer. We would love to pray for you or someone you care for. We invite you to fill out the Prayer Intention Form below.

Prayer Intention

Parish Office Hours

Winter - September 6 thru June 3

Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm,

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am- 12:30 pm

Summer - June 6 thru September 5

Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mass Prayer - After Prayer Intentions

Mass Prayer - At the End of Mass

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Parish Events

Sun, Jan 12
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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Jan 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Knights of Columbus, every second Sunday of the month, Pancake Breakfast. Ten dollars includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits, and gravy, juice, and coffee. Kids eat free!!
Sun, Jan 12
Religious Education Confirmation Preparation for High School
SFOA Church and Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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Jan 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
SFOA Church and Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
The Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation is a two-year program beginning with ninth-grade students. The Sacrament of Confirmation typically takes place in the spring of 10th grade. This preparation aims to help young men and women better understand the Holy Spirit.
Mon, Jan 13
Pray the Rosary
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 13, 2025, 7:50 AM – 8:10 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Each morning before the daily Mass our Ador-ers and Pray-ers Ministry gather together to pray the rosary. Praying the rosary helps us to fortify our Catholic beliefs and strengthen our bond with Jesus Christ. This powerful prayer only takes 20 minutes. Why don't you join us?
Mon, Jan 13
Daily Mass (followed by Sacrament of the Sick/Anointing)
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
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Jan 13, 2025, 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
On Mondays, we celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick at Saint Francis of Assisi during a Eucharistic celebration. The Sacrament is administered to all who are suffering from an ailment or undergoing medical treatments, as well as the frail and elderly.
Mon, Jan 13
Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 13, 2025, 8:50 AM – 9:05 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Join our Ador-ers and Pray-ers in praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily (except Tuesday) after our Daily Mass.
Mon, Jan 13
Parish Outreach Food Pantry
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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Jan 13, 2025, 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
The Parish Outreach Food Pantry exists to establish a conduit for donors and volunteers to serve the population of our community. We serve shelf-stable canned and dry food, and we also serve frozen proteins. Our food bags contain enough food to feed a family of four (and more).
Mon, Jan 13
Rosary Makers' Ministry
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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Jan 13, 2025, 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
The Rosary Makers Ministry helps promote our faith through the making, sharing, distributing, and repairing of rosaries. The Holy Rosary is considered a perfect vehicle for prayer as it recalls the beautiful story of our salvation.
Mon, Jan 13
Lectio Divina (Gospel Prayer)
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
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Jan 13, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Lectio Divina is a way of reading the Bible. It is a way of praying the scriptures that leads us deeper into God’s word. We slow down. We read a short passage more than once. We chew it over slowly and carefully. Scripture begins to speak to us in a new way. It speaks to us personally.
Mon, Jan 13
Knights of Columbus Council 7672 Business Meeting
Parish Conference Room
Multiple Dates
Learn more
Jan 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Parish Conference Room, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Knights of Columbus Council 7672 Business Meeting every 2nd Monday of the month.
Tue, Jan 14
Daily Mass
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
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Jan 14, 2025, 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Mass is the central act of worship in Catholic life. Going to Mass is about spending time with God and receiving his graces (the inner strength to live the Christian life). Won't you join us?
Tue, Jan 14
Adoration and Benediction
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
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Jan 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Adoration and Benediction - Adoration every Tuesday after Daily Mass with Benediction around 10:10-10:15 AM.
Tue, Jan 14
Parish Women's Guild Coordinators Meeting
Parish Conference Room
Multiple Dates
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Jan 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Parish Conference Room, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Parish Women's Guild Coordinators planning meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Parish Center.
Tue, Jan 14
Women's Bible Study
Parish Conference Room
Multiple Dates
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Jan 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Parish Conference Room, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Gather together with other women of faith and grow closer to Christ through studying God’s Word. If you have any questions about this Bible Study group, contact Gail Kovach via email at floridawalking@gmail.com
Tue, Jan 14
Religious Education (K-8)
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
Learn more
Jan 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Our Religious Education program aims to partner with parents in helping children come to know and love Jesus and their Catholic faith. Classes for K-8 grades are every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 PM.
Wed, Jan 15
Choir Practice
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
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Jan 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Choir practice for everyone in the Church.
Wed, Jan 15
AA Meeting
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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Jan 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
We meet on Wednesdays in the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center.
Thu, Jan 16
Hooks & Needles for Angels
Parish Conference Room
Multiple Dates
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Jan 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Parish Conference Room, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Knit and Crochet blankets, shawls, slippers, and walker totes for babies and seniors. We meet on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Parish Conference Room. ALL ARE WELCOME! For more information, contact the Parish Office.
Thu, Jan 16
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
Learn more
Jan 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
OCIA is the process through which adults are welcomed into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass each year. All parishioners are welcome! For more information, please contact Jim Brantner in the Parish Office at 941-697-4899. Our doors are open! Is God inviting you to join us?

SOME NOTABLE STUFF (SCROLL THROUGH)

Our Knights Council 7672 and Ladies Auxiliary wish to thank all of our parishioners who donated to the Baby Bottle Campaign. The Knights and Ladies collected donations for the Baby Bottle Campaign from October to November. A check for $5,400 was presented on December 31, 2024 to Reitha Butson, Executive Director of Empowherwrc Inc.

Left to Right in the above photo are: Phil Jelenieski, Deputy Grand Knight and Life Director; Bob Bazinet Grand Knight and Program Director; Reitha Butson Executive Director of Empowherwrc Inc.; Fr. Cory Mayer Pastor Saint Francis of Assisi Church; Marita Nunes, Respect Life Chair; Linda DeGonzague, Respect Life Committee; and Tim Fallon KC Council Financial Secretary.

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