St. Francis of Assisi Parish Launches Parish App
February 11, 2017
St. Francis of Assisi is excited to announce the release of our own parish app. This new app is now available for parishioners to download on both Apple iPhones and Android phones.
We expect the features and capabilities of our new app to foster a stronger sense of community and faith in the daily lives of all parishioners. St. Francis of Assisi will be able to communicate quick and easy with all parishioners via messages and notifications to keep you in the loop with what is going on in our church. You will then be able to quickly reply to messages or RSVP for upcoming events.
Other features will include:
– the daily readings read at Mass,
– the Sunday homily,
– the weekly bulletin,
– the latest Catholic news from around the world,
– an easy-to-reference list of Catholic prayers with prayer requests,
– a helpful examination of conscience and next confession reminder,
– a reminder feature called “Mass Mode,” for Mass and confession. This includes phone-silencing notification to help encourage us all to be more present while at St. Francis of Assisi.
– and much, much more.
As you can see, this app offers a lot of capabilities for improving parish communication and serving as a faith building resource. It is well thought out and should become a real asset to complement our daily faith lives.
From your smart phone, visit www.myparishapp.com or use the convenient QR Code below.
Ann Elizabeth (Connally) LeBrun, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 63. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Ann's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and again from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. A Funeral Mass will take place the following morning at 11:00 AM. Burial will be held at a later date. For more information please see here .
Gilles Andre Gagnon, age 92, died peacefully at home on February 7, 2026, in Belchertown, Massachusetts Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Gilles' soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Calling hours are Saturday, February 21st from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gill’s life. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be offered to the American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/ . For more information please visit www.beersandstory.com
Douglas J. Rogers, of South Windsor, CT passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 16, 2025. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Douglas' soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. On January 12, 2026 a memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown at 11:00 am. Followed by a Celebration of Life at McCarthy's Pub in Belchertown.
It is with deep sadness and great love that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary T (Kusek) Kos on October 9, 2025. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Mary's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Services will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Motyka Funeral Home, 2186 Main St. Three Rivers, MA. There will be a calling hour from 9AM-10AM, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St Francis of Assisi Parish, 24 Jabish St, Belchertown at 11AM, and Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery, Fuller Rd, Palmer.
Anita C. (Roy) Coulombe, entered eternal rest on Sept. 12, 2025, at the age of 92, at home with her son Roy by her side. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Anita's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A calling hour will be held on Mon., Sept. 22, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home. This will be followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM at St. Francis Church. Burial will be private, at the family's request. For more information see here .
Patricia (Barney) Skaza, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 77 in New Bedford, MA. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Patricia's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. The Funeral Mass in Patricia's honor will take place on Saturday, September 13th, at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Church, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Chicopee. For more information see Legacy.com
Marilyn R. (Claus) Brunelle, 84, of South Hadley, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Nursing Home in South Hadley. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Marilyn's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Calling Hours for Marilyn will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 4:00pm – 6:00 pm in Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant Street, Ware, MA 01082. A Funeral Service will be held the following morning, on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:00 am in Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, 24 Jabish Street, Belchertown, MA 01007. Entombment will be held at 12:30 pm in St. Michael's Cemetery, 1601 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109, following the church service. An online tribute page is available at www.charbonneaufh.com .
Jean Baptiste Bangoret Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Jean's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A Memorial Mass will be held in his honor at St. Francis of Assisi, where family and friends will gather to celebrate his life on Saturday, July 5th at 1:00pm.
Elizabeth Smola passed away earlier this year. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Elizabeth's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A Memorial Mass will be held in her honor at St. Francis of Assisi, where family and friends will gather to celebrate her life on June 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Wilfrid Victor Roy (“Will” or “Bee”), 77, of Belchertown, MA, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Medical Center. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Wilfrid's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, June 22nd from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home, 646 Newton Street. On Monday, June 23rd, family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home at 8:30am for a funeral procession to St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown for a 10:00am Funeral Mass. Burial will immediately follow at West Street Cemetery in Granby. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.