By virtue of our baptism, we are baptized into the mission of Christ. His mission is one of mercy, of love, and of compassion. St. Francis parish is dedicated to the poor, the outcast, and the sick.
“We cannot delude ourselves:
by our mutual love and, in particular, by our concern for those in need we
will be recognized as true followers of Christ. This will be the criterion
by which the authenticity of our Eucharistic celebrations is judged” --
Pope John Paul II
Outreach is
not an option for us; it is a foundation of our faith. We must reach out in
love and compassion to others, and be a voice in the community against
poverty, violence and injustice.