St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
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About St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, a Catholic church serving the Philadelphia community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Traditional liturgical worship with sacred music and choral singing
Typical for Catholic churches
Quick facts
Denomination
CatholicLocation
Mass Times
Groups
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VerifiedLast updated
Sep 2026
General guidance · Catholic churches · not specific to St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
A structured liturgical service (Mass) with Scripture readings, homily, and the Eucharist. Multiple Mass times are typically offered throughout the week and on weekends.
Catholic parishes offer a rich tradition of faith rooted in 2,000 years of Christian history. All are welcome to attend Mass, though full participation in sacraments is reserved for Catholics.
Weekly rhythm
Mass Times
3 mass times across 3 days
Verified by the church · Sep 2, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:15 AM
Sunday Principal Mass
Sat
Saturday
5:00 PM
Saturday Anticipated (Vigil) Mass
Dai
Daily
7:00 AM
Daily Mass
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
10:15 Mass on Sunday, September 13th - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published September 13, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from St. Francis de Sales Parish on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
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Groups & Ministries
5 groups across 4 categories
Verified by the church · Sep 2, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
2 groupsSFDS School
Weekly · ask the church for times
Parish Catholic school.
Family Faith Formation (F3)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Family catechesis program including Family Masses, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and Sacramental Preparation.
Reading Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Parishioner discussion groups on theological/magisterial texts and other topics.
Worship Team
1 groupSFDS Choir
Weekly · ask the church for times
25+ member parish choir providing sacred music for worship.
Missions
1 groupKnights of St. Peter Claver
Weekly · ask the church for times
Fraternal Catholic organization historically providing fellowship and spiritual direction for African American Catholics.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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