Upcoming events.
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering for widows and widowers will be held on Tuesday, August 11, at 5:15 p.m. in the Brant Beach Church Hall. Please enter through the Church Hall doors on the Boulevard side.
Please bring your dinner and a drink. Feel free to bring your caregiver. All widows and widowers, including vacationers, are welcome to join us for dinner, conversation, and a game or two.
Gatherings are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month unless there is a meeting space issue, which will be announced prior to the gathering.
If you are new and need more information, please call Angela at 609-618-9974. This is a very welcoming group of men and women, and we all enjoy meeting new friends.
Can’t wait to see you on the 11th!
Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive Appointments are now available for blood donations at our upcoming Blood Drive. The event will be held at the Church Hall in Brant Beach. Blood donations are essential to the health of our community. The donation process only takes about an hour and can make an enormous difference for a patient battling illness or injury.
Teen Trivia Night
Contact us at: formation@stfrancislbi.org or (609) 494-8861 (Ext. 176)
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering will be Tuesday, July 14th at 5:15pm in the Brant Beach Church Hall. Enter through the Church Hall doors on the Boulevard side. Please bring your dinner and something to drink. Feel free to bring your care giver. All widows and widowers are welcome to come each month or whenever you would like for dinner, conversation, and a game or two. Check the website if you need information. Can’t wait to see you all!
Emmet Cahill Concert
An unforgettable afternoon of music is coming to St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Center.
Join us on Sunday, June 28 for a special concert featuring world acclaimed Irish tenor Emmet Cahill of Celtic Thunder at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Long Beach Island, NJ.
Concert begins at 3:00 PM
Doors open at 2:15 PM
Mark your calendars and get ready for a beautiful performance you will not want to miss.
Tickets: $40 General Admission
Scan the QR code or visit our website to purchase tickets.
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering for widows and widowers will be Tuesday, June 9th at 5:15 PM in the Brant Beach Church Hall. Please enter through the Church Hall doors on the Boulevard side.
Please bring your dinner and a drink. Feel free to bring your caregiver. All widows and widowers are welcome to come each month, or whenever you would like, for dinner and conversation.
Gatherings are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month, unless there is an issue with securing the meeting space. We also welcome any of our visiting friends!
If you are new and need more information, please contact Paula at 609-276-4510, JoAnne at 609-713-7245, or Angela at 609-618-9974.
This is a very welcoming group of men and women, and we all enjoy meeting new friends. We can’t wait to see you on the 9th!
The Funky Flea (Spring Clean Edition) Save the Sate
SAVE THE DATE.
More info Coming Soon!
Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive Appointments are now available for blood donations at our upcoming Blood Drive. The event will be held at the Church Hall in Brant Beach. Blood donations are essential to the health of our community. The donation process only takes about an hour and can make an enormous difference for a patient battling illness or injury.
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering for widows and widowers will be on Tuesday, April 14, at 5:15 p.m. in the Brant Beach Church Hall. Please enter through the Church Hall doors on the Boulevard side.
Please bring your dinner and a drink. Feel free to bring your caregiver. All widows and widowers are welcome to join us each month, or whenever you can, for dinner and conversation. We also warmly welcome any of our visiting friends!
If you are new and need more information, please contact JoAnne at 609-713-7245. This is a very welcoming group of men and women, and we all enjoy meeting new friends.
Hope you all had a very happy and holy Easter. We can’t wait to see you on the 14th!
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Brant Beach Church Hall. Please enter through the Hall doors on the Boulevard side.
Please bring your own dinner and drink. If possible, please RSVP to Angela so we know how many folks are coming. Feel free to bring your caregiver.
All widows and widowers are welcome to come each month, or whenever you can, for dinner and conversation. We also welcome any vacationing or visiting folks!
If you need a ride, please contact Angela at 609-618-9974. This is a very welcoming group of men and women, and we all enjoy meeting new friends. We can’t wait to see you!
If you want, I can also give you a slightly more warm/inviting version for a flyer or church bulletin.
Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive Appointments are now available for blood donations at our upcoming Blood Drive. The event will be held at the Church Hall in Brant Beach. Blood donations are essential to the health of our community. The donation process only takes about an hour and can make an enormous difference for a patient battling illness or injury.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026
Services: 7:15 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Mass: 9:00 AM* Live Stream
Anointing of the Sick - Sunday, February 15
Anointing of the Sick - Sunday, February 15 | 11:30 AM Mass
On Sunday, February 15, at the 11:30 AM Mass, we will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during our regularly scheduled Sunday liturgy. This will take place during the week when the Church observes the World Day of the Sick and honors Our Lady of Lourdes, a special time to pray for healing, comfort, and hope.
The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing and strength. Through prayer and the anointing with blessed oil, Christ offers peace, courage, and grace to those who are experiencing serious illness, the effects of aging, or those preparing for surgery or ongoing medical treatment. This sacrament is not only for those at the point of death, but for anyone in need of God’s healing presence.
All who feel called to receive this sacrament are warmly invited to come forward during the Mass when the invitation is given. Family members and caregivers are encouraged to pray in support as we lift up all who are sick or suffering in our community.
We invite you to join us in prayer as we celebrate this beautiful sacrament of God’s mercy and care.
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering for widows and widowers will be Tuesday, February 10, at 5:15 p.m. in the Brant Beach Church Hall. Please enter through the Hall doors on the Boulevard side.
Please bring your dinner and a drink. Feel free to bring a caregiver. All widows and widowers are welcome to come each month, or whenever you can, for dinner and conversation. We also welcome any visiting friends.
Since it is Valentine’s week, if you would like to bring one candy bar or a small heart to trade, please do.
If you need a ride, or if you are new and need information, please contact Angela at 609-618-9974. This is a very welcoming group, and we all enjoy meeting new friends. We can’t wait to see you on the 10th.
Special Daily Mass for the Memorial of St. Blaise & Blessing of Throats
Tuesday, February 3 • 9:00 AM Mass
On Monday, February 3, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr of the 4th century, well-known for his intercession in illnesses of the throat and ailments of the body. Born in Armenia, Blaise first served as a physician and later as a bishop during a time of persecution. Tradition tells us that while in prison he miraculously healed a young boy who was choking on a fishbone. Because of this act of mercy, the Church has invoked his protection for centuries.
Blessing of Throats
During the 9:00 AM Mass on February 3, we will offer the traditional Blessing of Throats using crossed candles. This blessing asks for the intercession of St. Blaise and God’s healing grace to protect us from illnesses of the throat and from all other sicknesses of body and spirit.
The blessing includes the ancient prayer:
“Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr,
may God deliver you from every disease of the throat
and from every other illness.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
For more than a thousand years, the Church has cherished this sacramental as a sign of Christ’s tender care for the sick and suffering. While it is not a Sacrament, it is a beautiful reminder of the mercy of God and the communion of saints who intercede for us.
All are invited to attend the 9:00 AM Mass and receive this special blessing.
The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
Forty days after Christmas, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. On this day we remember how Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem, in keeping with Jewish custom, to dedicate Him to God. While there, the holy elder Simeon recognized Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and proclaimed Him to be “a light for revelation to the nations.”
This beautiful moment reveals Jesus as the Light of the World, and it is from this theme of light that the feast gained its popular name: Candlemas. For centuries, February 2nd was also considered the “final echo” of Christmas. Some cultures even kept their crèche up until this feast because it shows Christ still as a child, being welcomed into God’s house.
Another long-standing tradition of Candlemas is the blessing of candles. Lighted candles remind us that Christ scatters the darkness and guides His people as they journey through life. At Mass on February 2nd, we will bless all the candles that will be used throughout the liturgical year for the altar, for the sacraments, and for prayer.
This feast encourages us to do what Simeon did: to recognize the presence of Jesus in our midst and to carry His light into the world. As we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord, may His light dwell in our homes, our parish, and our hearts.
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering will be Tuesday, January 13th at 5:15 PM in the Brant Beach Church Hall. Please enter through the Hall doors on the Boulevard side.
Please bring your dinner and a drink. Feel free to bring your caregiver. All widows and widowers are welcome to join us each month, or whenever you are able, for dinner and conversation. We also warmly welcome any of our visiting friends!
If you need a ride or are new and need more information, please contact Angela at 609-618-9974. This is a very welcoming group of men and women, and we all enjoy meeting new friends. We can’t wait to see you on the 13th!
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering will be Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at 5:15 PM in the Senior Lunch Room at St. Francis Center for our Christmas get-together. Food and drink will be provided. Please buy or bake cookies or other dessert items.
Please RSVP, as we need to know how many will be attending dinner. Feel free to bring your caregiver. All widows and widowers are welcome to come each month or whenever you can. If you need a ride or are new and need some info, please contact Angela at 609-618-9974.
This is a very welcoming group of men and women, and we all enjoy meeting new friends. Can’t wait to see you on the 9th for some Christmas joy!
Dinner with Friends
Our next “Dinner with Friends” gathering will be Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025, at 5:15 PM in the Brant Beach Church Hall. Enter through the hall doors on the Boulevard side. This meeting will be a covered dish event. If you can bring something to share, that would be wonderful! Please bring your own drink. If possible, please RSVP to Angela (609-618-9974) so we know how many folks are coming and what you’ll be bringing. That information helps us with set up. We will enjoy a reading of a famous Halloween poem. Try to remember your scariest Halloween, and we’ll play a Halloween-themed round of Trivial Pursuit! Feel free to bring your caregiver. All widows and widowers are welcome to join us each month or whenever you can for dinner and conversation. We also welcome vacationing or visiting friends! Check the website if you need a ride. Can’t wait to see you all—BOO!