Location change for tomorrow's (Friday's) location for Celebration of St. Francis!

[YouFraSyracuse]

Dear friends,

Good evening!  I wanted to sent you a crucial update for tomorrow's Transitus service.  The Transitus is a special tradition which takes place on the vigil of the Feast of St. Francis.  

Location Change

 It will be held at 7pm tomorrow (Friday, October 3rd) at the new Franciscan Villa on 6900 Buckley Rd in Liverpool, not at Assumption like I had mistakenly assumed.  I'm so sorry for the confusion! 

In additions, refreshments will be served afterwards.

Information about the "Transitus"

I attended last year, and found it to be a very beautiful devotion - I hope you can join us!  

Here is a very nice overview taken from http://fscaston.org/transitus/.

"It is an event during which we "ritually remember the passing of St. Francis from this life into God.  It is similar to what you might do on the anniversary of the death of a family member or very dear friend.  You sit around and remember  their lives, recall the day they died and what occurred.  You share your memories and talk about how much they meant to you…[at the Transitus] we will listen to the stories Francis' early brothers and Clare of Assisi shared about the night Francis died.  They tell that, despite the pain he was enduring, there was a deep joy and peace in him. He wanted the Gospel read to him and he wanted all his followers there so that we could give him a blessing.  And, of course, Francis wanted singing all around him as he welcomed Sister Death.  Come see what it is like!"

Yes, the Diocese of Syracuse Young Adult Ministry will still be hosting First Friday mass downtown at 6:30 pm tomorrow as well.  We unfortunately have two different excellent Catholic Celebrations tomorrow evening!  Tough decisions!  We look forward to seeing you soon :)

God bless,

Ellen