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The St. Francis of Assisi church was inaugurated in November 2001 as part of the Vicarate of Arabia, presently pastored by Bishop Paul Hinder. It is a parish comprised of many nationalities from around the world. We are diverse communities united in one body of Christ. We are situated just off of Sheikh Zayed road beside the village of Jebel Ali in the emirate of Dubai. It is easily accessible from The Gardens/Ibn Battuta mall and from the Jebel Ali village interchanges. View our location map.

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sfa CHARITY BAZAAR — will be open on every Friday of February from 09:00 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 20:00. Anyone who wishes to volunteer please get in touch with the parish office. The harvest is plenty; laborers are few. –Matt. 35-38. Remember! "Many hands make light work".
sfa WORK IN PROGRESS Work in progress all parishioners and visitors are requested to exercise caution and steer clear of dug up areas on the church premises and construction material to prevent injury or accidents to themselves or to others. Similarly, parents and wards are requested to keep a watchful eye on their children.

We regret any inconvenience and strive to complete the work as soon as possible.

sfa PASSION OF CHRIST Passion of Christthe youth are organizing a play on the Passion of Christ. They require actors & volunteers of any age. There will be practice once or twice a week.
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sfa HAITI AID — our sincere thanks to each one of you for your generous contribution towards the earthquake victims of Haiti. Total amount collected was AED 93,000. God Bless.
sfa Q&A SESSION — at Dubai parish on Wednesday, 10 February from 19:40 to 21:30 for all the queries raised during the apologetics seminar. All are welcome.
sfa FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES — will be observed on Thursday, 11 February.
sfa ALTAR SERVERS MEETING — from 10:30 onwards on Saturday, 13 February in the parish hall.
sfa LECTORS MEETING — on Monday, 15 February at 20:00 in hall# 12. During the meeting new members will be inducted. Refer to "Ministries" for additional info and updates.
sfa PILGRIMAGES — are often organized by the parish around key holidays. Contact the parish office regularly for information.
sfa 2010 CALENDAR Calendar 2010is available from the religious items stall for AED 5/-
sfa YEAR OF THE PRIEST — Pope Benedict has announced that the Church will celebrate a special year for the priests commencing on 19 June 2009, the 150th anniversary of the death of the Cure d'Ars, St Jean Vianney, a true example of a pastor at the service of Christ's flock. The year will draw to a close on 19 June 2010 with the Pope presiding at a "World Meeting of Priests" in St Peter's Square.

At a recent address, the Pope warned against the "dilution" of the priestly ministry. Without priests, "there would be no Eucharist, no mission" or the Church, he said. Let us pray for our priests. » more

Year of the Priest
sfa CAUTION Work in progress on Thurday, 3rd December 2009 a car belonging to a parishioner was broken into while she was attending Mass. A portion of the rear passenger window was neatly pried open and the handbag containing cash and valuables was stolen from the rear seat. The laptop which was on the front seat was not taken, probably because it was out of reach.

Please ensure that your car is locked and that you do not leave any valuables in the car.

Please check regularly for updated information and times as the parish may change the schedule as, and when, appropriate.