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

Tue, Apr 23
Women's Bible Study
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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Apr 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Are you interested in joining a group of women to explore your Catholic faith? Would you like to see how the Bible applies to your everyday life? If you do, we invite you to consider participating in the SFOA Women's Bible Study.
Tue, Apr 23
Religious Education (K-8)
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Apr 23, 2024, 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, Apr 24
SFOA Food Pantry
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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Apr 24, 2024, 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Our SFOA Food Pantry is open to anyone in the greater Englewood area who is hungry and needs food for themselves or their families. Many come for food because of an unforeseen crisis, illness, job loss, or accident.
Wed, Apr 24
SFOA Choir Practice
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
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Apr 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:05 PM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, the SFOA Choir meets for practice in the Church.
Thu, Apr 25
Hooks and Needles for Angels
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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Apr 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center, 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 PM to 3:00 PM in the Parish Conference Room. ALL ARE WELCOME! For more information, contact the Parish Office.
Thu, Apr 25
SFOA Adult Book Club
Grove City
Multiple Dates
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Apr 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Grove City, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
The mission of the SFIA Adult Book Club is to provide an opportunity to share our love of reading while building knowledge and growing spiritually. We meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM.
Sat, Apr 27
Religious Education - First Holy Communion Retreat
Parish Center
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Apr 27, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
All candidates for First Holy Communion need to attend the mandatory retreat before receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Mon, Apr 29
Daily Mass with Anointing
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
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Apr 29, 2024, 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Every Monday after Daily Mass, the Sacrament of Anointing is offered through the priest's ministry; Jesus touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by dying and rising.
Tue, Apr 30
Parish Pasta Dinner
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Apr 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Come and enjoy the company of fellow parishioners and friends for a wonderful homemade spaghetti dinner with all the fixins.
Wed, May 01
Parish Women's Guild Card Party
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
RSVP
May 01, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Every month from September thru May, our Parish Women's Guild hosts a Card Party. A $12 donation covers lunch, card play, and door prizes. All are welcome! REGISTRATION is required by the Monday before the Card Party.
Sun, May 05
Religious Ed (K-High School) Family Mass
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Multiple Dates
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May 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month for our Family Mass. This mass is a beautiful way for families, young and old to participate in prayer and worship together, and all parishioners are welcome. Religious Ed sign-in and sit in reserved pews.
Sun, May 05
Religious Education - The Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
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May 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
First Holy Communion is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Roman Catholic person’s life. It is the first time a person receives the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is eating consecrated bread and drinking consecrated wine.
Wed, May 08
Parish Women's Guild Members Meeting
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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May 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
Our Membership is open to all women of the Parish aged 18 and over. Dues are $10 per year. Meetings are held on the 2nd Weds of each month, Sept thru May. Help is always needed at fundraising events, even if members cannot attend meetings. The Guild also participates in several community project.
Sun, May 12
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
Parish Center
Multiple Dates
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May 12, 2024, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
The Knights of Columbus Council 7672 hosts a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. The Knights will serve pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy! Coffee, juice, and water will also be provided. $10 per person, and kids eat free!
Tue, May 21
Parish Bereavement Ministry
Parish Conference Room
Multiple Dates
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May 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Parish Conference Room, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
The Parish Bereavement Ministry meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month. We are a group of parishioners who walk with our fellow parishioners who have experienced the recent death of a loved one.
Sun, Apr 14
Religious Education Confirmation Preparation
Church and Parish Center
Multiple Dates
Details
Apr 14, 2024, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Church and Parish Center, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
The Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation is a two-year program beginning with 9th-grade students. The Sacrament of Confirmation takes place typically in the spring of 10th grade. The purpose of this prep is to assist young men and women in gaining a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit.
Tue, Apr 09
Parish Women's Guild Coordinators' Meeting
Parish Conference Room
Multiple Dates
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Apr 09, 2024, 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Parish Conference Room, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
The Coordinators meet on the second Tuesday of each month from September to April to plan their monthly activities and events.
Mon, Mar 25
Lenten Soup & Stations
Parish Center and Church
Multiple Dates
Details
Mar 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Parish Center and Church, 5265 Placida Rd, Grove City, FL 34224, USA
At 4:00 pm on Monday evenings during Lent, the parish will be hosting a “Soup Supper” consisting of soup, bread, and dessert. A different ministry of the parish will prepare the soups each week. The soup suppers will be held in the Parish Center. There is a free-will donation.