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Saint Francis Of Assisi Church
Weston
CT
06883-2103
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Who we are
Saint Francis of Assisi is a Roman Catholic Church led by Rev. Michael L. Dunn. We are blessed to have approximately 750 parishioners. Our on-site preschool offers a summer camp for ages 3, 4, and 5. A Montessori based religious formation program is offered for children in preschool through 8th grade. We invite you to visit our parish and preschool and learn more about our programs and community.
Our Mission
"In the Spirit of Saint Francis, to know Jesus and make Him known." We welcome you to Saint Francis of Assisi and invite you to join us at mass and learn more about our family and community. We believe the purpose of the church is to love God, love others, and to serve the community. God enables us to do those things through His Son, Jesus Christ. If you would like to speak with someone about your relationship with God, or about the Saint Francis community, ministries, and activities, don't hesitate to call the parish office at 203-227-1341 to make an appointment.
Our Mission
"In the Spirit of Saint Francis, to know Jesus and make Him known." We welcome you to Saint Francis of Assisi and invite you to join us at mass and learn more about our family and community. We believe the purpose of the church is to love God, love others, and to serve the community. God enables us to do those things through His Son, Jesus Christ. If you would like to speak with someone about your relationship with God, or about the Saint Francis community, ministries, and activities, don't hesitate to call the parish office at 203-227-1341 to make an appointment.
Church Address
35 Norfield Rd
Weston,
CT
06883-2103
United States
Phone: 203-227-1341 Ext. 120
Fax: 203-226-1154
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Church Pastor
Fr. Augustine Nguyen
Pastor
35 Norfield Rd
Weston,
CT
06883-2103
United States
Phone: 203-227-1341 ext. 128
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 139:14
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
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Roman Catholic
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Fr. Augustine Nguyen
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I was born in Vietnam and came to the United States when I was 11 years old. I graduated high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I attended the University of Bridgeport for my undergraduate degree and Southern California for my master degree. After many years of working in different fields, I decided to quit my job, a manager of Lifeline Screening of America, and answered the Lord's call and followed Him into the priesthood. I was ordained in 2012. After ordination, I served as parochial at St. Joseph in Shelton, chaplain for Kolbe High School and recently as chaplain for Western Connecticut University. In addition, I also serve as the Parochial Vicar for the Vietnamese Catholics in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
I want everyone of you to know that I am here to serve you and your needs. If you ever need to get a hold of me, you can either call the parish office or you can email me.
I want everyone of you to know that I am here to serve you and your needs. If you ever need to get a hold of me, you can either call the parish office or you can email me.
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Kimberley Del Corso
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Sunday Mass Schedule
Sunday: 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Daily Mass Schedule
Mon - Fri 7:30 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM VIGIL
Adoration Times
Wed: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM ON THE FIRST WED. OF EACH MONTH
Sat: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Respect for Life - Third Saturday of each Month 9:30 AM CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY WILL BE SUNG ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AFTER 9AM MASS
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Sat: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Or by appointment with the priest
Rosary
M-F: 7:30 AM
SAT: 8:30 AM
Mass Times last updated on the 24th of May, 2023
Sunday: 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Daily Mass Schedule
Mon - Fri 7:30 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM VIGIL
Adoration Times
Wed: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM ON THE FIRST WED. OF EACH MONTH
Sat: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Respect for Life - Third Saturday of each Month 9:30 AM CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY WILL BE SUNG ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AFTER 9AM MASS
Confession Times
Sat: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Or by appointment with the priest
Rosary
M-F: 7:30 AM
SAT: 8:30 AM
Mass Times last updated on the 24th of May, 2023
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Saint Francis Of Assisi Church History
Parish History
St. Francis of Assisi Parish – The Catholic Community in Weston
The regimental chaplain of General Lafayette’s staff celebrated the first Mass in Weston when the Continental troops were bivouacked in this area. More than 150 years later, in September of 1953, 35 people from eight families met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Smith, in the presence of Father Joseph Cleary, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Georgetown, who became the group’s first spiritual director. At that time, in order to attend Mass, Weston Catholics had to travel seven miles south to the Church of the Assumption in Westport or north to Sacred Heart Church in Georgetown. “What do we have to do to get a church of our own here in Weston?” they asked.
This meeting proved to be a giant step on a journey of faith. Father Cleary shared the results of his very successful meeting with the Bishop of Hartford, who gave a sympathetic response to their dream. The Weston Catholic Society was soon formed.
In February 1954, Bishop Lawrence J. Shehan, recently installed as the fist Bishop of the newly created Diocese of Bridgeport, enthusiastically encouraged the members of the Weston Catholic Society to continue their efforts. Toward the end of 1954, after much work and many fundraising events, 12 acres of land owned by Mr. George O. May were purchased at a cost of $25,000. As the congregation grew, the celebration of Mass was moved to the Weston Town Hall.
Finally, on October 26, 1955, Bishop Shehan announced he was canonically establishing the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, with the Town of Weston as its boundaries. At the same time, he announced the appointment of Father Franklin J. Corrigan as its first pastor.
There would be other milestones ahead. Father James Murphy, who succeeded Father Corrigan as pastor in 1957, undertook a fund-raising drive to complete the building of a church. On Christmas Eve 1958, the first Mass in the nearly completed St. Francis of Assisi Church was celebrated. After six years of planning, fund-raising and hard work, the dream of Weston’s Catholics finally came to fruition. Bishop Shehan formally dedicated the church on February 1, 1959.
After the church was dedicated, Father John Filip was appointed pastor and remained until 1964. Father Hugh Coffey arrived as pastor in August of that year; he oversaw the construction of a rectory next to the church in 1968. Father Edward Doyle served from 1974 to 1981, and Father Robert Franklin, who served from 1982 to 1991, succeeded him. Bishop Edward M. Egan then installed Monsignor Nicholas Grieco as seventh pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church on February 2, 1991.
Along with the Parish Council, Monsignor Grieco began long-range parish planning, including the formulation of a parish mission statement, “In the Spirit of St. Francis, to know Jesus and make Him known.” Seven ministries were created to carry out the mission of the church in the parish.
Work was completed on a new parish center, which was blessed and dedicated by Bishop Egan on September 30, 1999. The new facilities were quickly put to use as Religious Education classrooms, ministry meeting rooms, and the large hall and kitchen used for social events. The new St. Francis of Assisi Preschool was also incorporated on the ground level.
After serving as pastor for more than 19 years, Monsignor Grieco retired on June 30, 2010.
Bishop William Lori turned to Father Michael L. Dunn to lead the parish; his tenure began on July 1st of the same year.
Past Pastors
Rev. Franklin Corrigan 1955-1959
Rev. John Filip 1959-1964
Rev. Hugh Coffey 1964-1976
Rev. Edward Doyle 1976-1981
Rev. Robert Franklin 1982-1991
Monsignor Nicholas Grieco 1991-2010
Rev. Michael L. Dunn 2010 – present
St. Francis of Assisi Parish – The Catholic Community in Weston
The regimental chaplain of General Lafayette’s staff celebrated the first Mass in Weston when the Continental troops were bivouacked in this area. More than 150 years later, in September of 1953, 35 people from eight families met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Smith, in the presence of Father Joseph Cleary, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Georgetown, who became the group’s first spiritual director. At that time, in order to attend Mass, Weston Catholics had to travel seven miles south to the Church of the Assumption in Westport or north to Sacred Heart Church in Georgetown. “What do we have to do to get a church of our own here in Weston?” they asked.
This meeting proved to be a giant step on a journey of faith. Father Cleary shared the results of his very successful meeting with the Bishop of Hartford, who gave a sympathetic response to their dream. The Weston Catholic Society was soon formed.
In February 1954, Bishop Lawrence J. Shehan, recently installed as the fist Bishop of the newly created Diocese of Bridgeport, enthusiastically encouraged the members of the Weston Catholic Society to continue their efforts. Toward the end of 1954, after much work and many fundraising events, 12 acres of land owned by Mr. George O. May were purchased at a cost of $25,000. As the congregation grew, the celebration of Mass was moved to the Weston Town Hall.
Finally, on October 26, 1955, Bishop Shehan announced he was canonically establishing the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, with the Town of Weston as its boundaries. At the same time, he announced the appointment of Father Franklin J. Corrigan as its first pastor.
There would be other milestones ahead. Father James Murphy, who succeeded Father Corrigan as pastor in 1957, undertook a fund-raising drive to complete the building of a church. On Christmas Eve 1958, the first Mass in the nearly completed St. Francis of Assisi Church was celebrated. After six years of planning, fund-raising and hard work, the dream of Weston’s Catholics finally came to fruition. Bishop Shehan formally dedicated the church on February 1, 1959.
After the church was dedicated, Father John Filip was appointed pastor and remained until 1964. Father Hugh Coffey arrived as pastor in August of that year; he oversaw the construction of a rectory next to the church in 1968. Father Edward Doyle served from 1974 to 1981, and Father Robert Franklin, who served from 1982 to 1991, succeeded him. Bishop Edward M. Egan then installed Monsignor Nicholas Grieco as seventh pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church on February 2, 1991.
Along with the Parish Council, Monsignor Grieco began long-range parish planning, including the formulation of a parish mission statement, “In the Spirit of St. Francis, to know Jesus and make Him known.” Seven ministries were created to carry out the mission of the church in the parish.
Work was completed on a new parish center, which was blessed and dedicated by Bishop Egan on September 30, 1999. The new facilities were quickly put to use as Religious Education classrooms, ministry meeting rooms, and the large hall and kitchen used for social events. The new St. Francis of Assisi Preschool was also incorporated on the ground level.
After serving as pastor for more than 19 years, Monsignor Grieco retired on June 30, 2010.
Bishop William Lori turned to Father Michael L. Dunn to lead the parish; his tenure began on July 1st of the same year.
Past Pastors
Rev. Franklin Corrigan 1955-1959
Rev. John Filip 1959-1964
Rev. Hugh Coffey 1964-1976
Rev. Edward Doyle 1976-1981
Rev. Robert Franklin 1982-1991
Monsignor Nicholas Grieco 1991-2010
Rev. Michael L. Dunn 2010 – present
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