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1425 Bay Rd
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Loving Christ, Loving Others

The parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi seek to continue the presence of Jesus Christ in this community, as they have since  1951.  We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people.


Our parish mission is: 

​To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth.

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Giving
Ministries

  • (Spanish Only) martes Clases de Formación - Programa de Liderazgo (Enero 6 - Marzo 24, 2026)

    La Arquidiócesis de San Francisco invita a todos los interesados al "Programa de Liderazgo".  Cada martes de 7pm- 9pm. Se trata de un programa de cinco años aprobado por el propio arzobispo. Comienza con un curso de un año sobre las Sagradas Escrituras, impartido por el padre Gerardo Vázquez (en la iglesia de San Francisco de Asís, en East Palo Alto). El programa también abarca temas como eclesiología, mariología, teología moral, historia de la Iglesia, derecho canónico, los sacramentos, etc.


    ¡Esperamos contar con su participación!


    Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor DeepL.com

  • (English Only) Formation Classes with Fr. Leandro (Feb. 19th 7:30 PM)

    English Classes with Fr. Leandro resume on Thursday, February 19th, following Ash Wednesday. 


    The topic will be Pope Bendedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week, covering the events from the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection, to help prepare us for the Lenten season. Classes will be held in Portable #2 every Thursday, 7:30 PM. 


    You can preorder the book from Igantius Press  or Amazon.

     

    Please note: ALL Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are strongly encouraged to attend these courses (either in English or Spanish with Fr. Gerardo).

  • Palm Sunday (March 29)

    Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time of the year for Christians. It commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where crowds greeted him by waving palm branches.


    The day is a powerful blend of joy and solemnity, as we transition from celebrating his arrival to reflecting on the beginning of his journey toward the Passion. 


    Please join us for our Palm Sunday services. We look forward to praying with you!

    7:30 AM English

    9:30 AM Spanish

    11:30 AMEnglish

    1:30 PMSpanish

  • St. Francis of Assisi Fesvial (October 2-4)

    We are thrilled to invite our community to a weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship! Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a celebration you won’t want to miss.


    When: October 2nd – 4th

    Where: Parish Grounds


    Get ready for three days packed with:


    Delicious Food: Local favorites and festive treats.


    Games & Prizes: Fun activities for all ages with plenty of chances to win big.


    Community Spirit: A wonderful time to gather with friends and neighbors.


    The weekend culminates in our Grand Raffle! Join us Sunday at 5:00 PM outside the parish for the live drawing.


    We can’t wait to celebrate with you. See you there!

Parish Calendar

Mass &  Confession Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 
  • 6:00pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 
  • 7:30am, 11:30am (English)
  • 9:30am, 1:30pm (Spanish)
​Daily Mass:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00am (English)
  • Monday to Thursday: 6:00pm (Spanish)
  • Friday: 6:00pm (Traditional Latin Mass-TLM)
  • ​Saturday: 8:00am (English)
Confession:
  • Fridays: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Saturday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • NOTE: Available by appointment as well.

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  • An AI-generated image of how

    A 9-ft fence is planned to be placed in front of St. Francis of Assisi for security and safety purposes in roughly 6-months.

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  • AI-generated Communion Rail

    A communion rail is planned to be placed in front of the St. Francis of Assiis sancturary space for late 2026.

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  • Parish Hall Extension

    A long-term project to help extend the Parish Hall for additional classroom space and theatrical preparations.

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"You, Holy Father, are King of heaven and earth.
You are Three and One, Lord God, all Good.
You are Good, all Good, supreme Good, Lord God, living and true...
You are our eternal life, Great and Wonderful Lord,
God Almighty, Merciful Savior.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: 
where there is hatred, let me sow love; 
where there is injury, pardon; 
where there is doubt, faith; 
where there is despair, hope; 
where there is darkness, light; 
where there is sadness, joy."
- St. Francis of Assisi