St. Francis Parish is a family-friendly, warm and welcoming parish that was founded in the Franciscan tradition in 1889. Built by Italian immigrants, the parish maintains a strong Italian heritage and offers mass in Italian on Sundays. Yet, the parish today reflects the best of old and new Hoboken: old world values and a rich diversity of people who share in God’s faith. We are an active parish with numerous faith-based orders, volunteer opportunities including the St. Francis Food Pantry, robust CCD and RCIA programs. Each Sunday we celebrate a Children’s Liturgy at 9:30 AM mass and we have a roster of active ministries. We are always looking for followers who can help make our parish even more vibrant. We invite you to join us for mass, to volunteer or just to learn more as part of your spiritual journey. God Bless you. – Father Chris
The Season of Lent - Week 3
This is the holiest season of the year and we're providing opportunities each week to fulfill the three pillars of Lent: Fast. Give. Pray. Lent is an opportunity to demonstrate our Christian values. Please join us for "Lord, Teach us to Pray" on Thursday or for the Stations of the Cross on Friday. Volunteer to help hand out sandwiches to those in need.
A Wing & A Prayer is SOLD OUT
Thanks to everyone for supporting A Wing & A Prayer competition. The event is sold out. A reminder for those who are going: the event is Saturday, March 23, 6 PM - 9 PM. Defending champ Green Rock Tap & Grill will be on hand, along with three-time winner Carpe Diem; Antique Bakery, Dark Side of the Moo, House of 'Que, The Madison Bar & Grill, Mikie Squared, Napoli's, The Shepherd and The Knucklehead, Texas Arizona, Union Hall and Willie McBride's. Join us on March 23 at the Hoboken Elks to see who's King of the Wings! Limited tickets available. All proceeds to benefit the Fr. Michael Food Pantry. We could also use your help to volunteer - sign up today!
Volunteer for the Fr. Michael Food Pantry
Living in the service of Christ is a tenet that we try to live by every day at St. Francis. And through the Fr. Michael Food Pantry we are able to help those in need. More than 60 people who are in need of food, knock on the doors of St. Francis every day for a free lunch. We can only provide this service with through the generosity of our volunteers. Additionally, we provide nearly 75 bags of groceries each month to families in need. Please help in the service of Christ by volunteering today. We need assistance on Wednesdays and Fridays. Call Joyce or Joan at the rectory today. 201.659.1772.
Find time to spend with Jesus
Life is busy but we can find time for Facebook and our mobile phones. Find just one hour to spend with Jesus. Our mass schedule can accommodate you no matter what you have in store for the weekend. 
Support the Annual Appeal
The Newark Archdiocese Annual Appeal is underway and despite the continued crisis for the Church at large, it's important that we continue to support the work of Christ and our very own parish. Every penny received through the appeal will benefit the more than 40 ministries that service fellow Catholics in need. Our parish goal is $25,557 as part of the Archdiocese's goal to raise $8.2 million.
The money will help fund 40% of the operating budgets of such programs as the Family Life office. Catechetical Office, Campus Ministry and Vocations for Diocesan Priests. And if we reach our goal we get a rebate back to St. Francis.
Although the Archdiocese sees this an a full-year effort, we at St. Francis do things a little differently. We are running the Appeal for 10-weeks - through March 14 - and are asking all families to help us achieve 90% parish participation during this period. 
With every donation, we'll post an Appeal Cross with the donor's name on the bulletin board in the vestibule. Please Help us fill the board with your support!
A Welcoming Parish to All
St. Francis is a welcoming parish that is open to all. We cherish the roots of old Hoboken, and look forward to meeting newcomers who now call Hoboken home. We are here to be your spiritual home.