We would like to remind all of you to come to a parent and child meeting Friday September 27th at 6:30pm in the Gathering Hall to introduce you to this year’s Virtus Safe Environment Program that we will be using.

Join us for our 3rd annual 'SFOA's Got Talent!' Friday, October 4th at 7pm in the Gathering Hall. If you are interested in performing; whether music, comedy, magic, etc. please contact Leslie Legacion in the parish office.

On Saturday, October 5, we will celebrate our traditional blessing of animals in the open area on the rear side of the St. Francis of Assisi sculpture. Bring your pets, in a cage, on a leash, or in a bowl. This is a great time to reinforce to our children the gifts which are their pets and the responsibility we all have in caring for God’s creatures. A special “feast day” animal show will follow.

Evaluations start 10/15 to 10/18 All children will be evaluated at this time. Please make sure your child has a good breakfast, sleep and they are here every day.

he film will be followed by a panel discussion that includes with a panel of professionals in mental health including a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, therapist, and two school counselors. Students, parents, grandparents and all interested in the well-being of our teens are welcome! Reservations can be made online through Eventbrite after Sept. 11. The film is free. Donations are appreciated to defray film rental costs. For info: barbarazahner1@mac.com.

Our annual fundraiser, for Birth and Beyond/Juan Diego Society. This year we are featuring an amazing and savory assortment of soups and gorgeous artisan bowls, 100% of proceeds will go to help young mothers and pregnant women in our community. St. Lucy’s Church, main gym next to the church 2350 Winchester Blvd, Campbell. Purchase tickets today to attend this event and help homeless pregnant women and their children. https://tinyurl.com/BraveMothers

Tell your friends about St. Francis of Assisi Preschool!

Parent/Teacher conferences will be 11/4-11/8. The times will be 8 am to 9 am; 12 noon to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm. Each conferences is 15 minutes long.

Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities.  Enjoy a chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you! The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Nov 8-10, in Menlo Park,  For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at sanjosewwme.org  or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413.  

St. Francis of Assisi offers a ONE DAY Marriage preparation class for couple getting married at St. Francis of Assisi. If you are getting married at another parish, we welcome you to attend our classes for a fee of $100 per couple. For more information or to register, please contact Rosie at ROlivas@dsj.org or 408.223.1770 x324. Space is limited to 8 couples.