Once there lived a simple man by the name of Francis of Assisi. He spent his days feeding the hungry and cleansing the wounds of lepers.

One day, while praying in the tiny chapel of

San Damiano, he heard a voice call to him, "Francis, go, rebuild my house, which as you

can see is falling into ruin."

And so Francis did. Stone by stone, he began repairing the walls of this forgotten chapel.

His labors and outpouring love for the poor attracted a band of followers. And together,

they began rebuilding the walls of the whole Church, bringing to life God's love and care for the world.

Some eight hundred years later, Franciscan Friars  of the Sacred Heart Province are continuing to heed this call to serve the poor and marginalized.            In a very real way, the Franciscan Connection is seeking to rebuild a deeper sense of community through a hands-on ministry among God's neediest.  Staff and volunteers work together to provide emergency assistance and home repairs to low-income families in south St. Louis city.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Coming August 2009!!!

Back To School

For collection sites, a supply list,

and volunteer opportunities:

Click Here

 

 

 

Donor Alert:

NAP Tax Credit Program

recently extended!

 

State of Missouri

Neighborhood Assistance Program

Tax Credits

NOW AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 31st

for eligible 2009 donations.

Check out our flyer for ways to help

a local non-profit agency

better serve low-income families

needing minor or emergency home repairs.

(Serving 63118 , 63111 and

surrounding south St. Louis city neighborhoods)

PDF Flyer -- page one

PDF Flyer -- page two

For donation info, contact Bro. Donald

 

 

 

See what our interns

Justin & Michael

were up to this past year

on our new

ONLINE SCRAPBOOK.

Plus lots of photos from previous projects & special events.

 

 

 

New Feature:

St. Louis Home Repair Network

BLOG!

Click here for more info and link

 

 

Email List Join Up :

Coming Soon!

REGISTER HERE

to be included on our Email List

for quick updates & volunteer opportunities.

Until we set it up this new feature,

simply send us a note at:

FranciscanConnection@theFriars.org

Tell us your key interests.

 

Now you can support the Franciscan Connection
and score cool gear

at the same time!

Shop our online store!

 

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