Our church is beautiful.
Our stunning grounds are a blessing.
But it's our deep faith, service to others and a vibrant Catholic community, closely connected to Christ, that truly make us shine.
Join us in being a Light.
You will be warmly welcomed.
We are often referred to as "the church on the hill" or the "light on the hill" due to our extraordinary location on a hill, nestled among 15 acres of former farmland in East Dracut. Our faith community is connected through the Eucharist, prayer, service, friendship and community, leading us closer to Christ. All ages are part of our parish life -- from tots to seniors.
We hope you will enjoy learning about our faith-filled Catholic community through our website, and please be sure to join us for Mass -- 4pm Saturday or 8am and 10:30am Sunday.
A few words from new parishioner and toddler mom Julie: "Thank you St. Francis Church for making new parents with babies and young children feel so welcomed. This is what keeps us returning every Sunday and makes it a positive experience versus a tense or stressful one."
If you have questions, please reach out at [email protected] and we'll be happy to answer them.
FUNERALS: If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, we at Saint Francis Parish want to express our sympathy for your loss. Please click the box below for resources regarding funerals at St. Francis.
More info on Funerals
STEPHEN MINISTRY: If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, our trained Stephen Ministers are here to walk that journey with you. Visit here for more information .
Learn about our Stephen Ministry
PRAYER LINE: If you or a loved one is in need of prayer, our "prayer warriors" will pray confidentially for your intentions, and only first names will be used. To submit a request to the Prayer Line:
Email our Prayer Line
We send out a newsletter about once a week as well as short announcements when needed. If you are not receiving our updates, please sign yourself up here:
Sign up for Email Updates
At St. Francis Parish, children and families are very important to us. Our goal is to make sure families feel warmly welcomed, fed in their faith, enjoy family-focused events, and become a vital part of the parish family. Join us for Mass and you're sure to feel the welcome.
To read an article about bringing young families to church, click HERE
With our QR code, simply point your phone camera at the QR code and follow the prompts to donate. Thank you for your support of St. Francis Parish!
Live Stream through our website includes all weekend Masses, daily Mass, Adoration, funerals, weddings and more.
Live-Stream through our Website
YouTube Live-Stream for Sat. 4pm and Sunday 10:30am Masses. To access our YouTube Channel, click box below:
St. Francis YouTube Channel
Our parish is known for being deeply rooted in our faith while also serving others in Christ's name. From helping the homeless in Lowell to gardening for the families of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank to gathering in prayer and serving at the altar, we have ministries and groups at St. Francis for all ages. Please join us! Photo shows our Decorating Committee and volunteers getting the church ready for Easter.
Visit our Groups Page