Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care

Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction
2022-06-07 17:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Connecticut
Tickets: $75.00 per seat, a table seats 10.
Sponsorships available.
Donations for the silent auction are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Memorial Day
2022-05-30
We remember the men and women who have given their lives in service to their country. Since the Civil War we have set aside this day to honor our fallen soldiers. We ask God to give them peace in His eternal presence, and we pray for those who still mourn them.

Ash Wednesday
2022-03-02
Last year, Pope Francis called us to “renew our faith, draw from the ‘living water’ of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.”
As we begin this ascent together, may it deepen our unity with Christ and each other and draw us into a deeper understanding of our personal and universal suffering in light of the passion, death, and resurrection.
Resources for Lent:
Message of His Holiness for Lent 2021
USCCB – What Is Lent?

President's Day
2022-02-21 08:00 - 17:00
Today, Monday February 21st we remember the legacy of our nation’s first president, George Washington.
“But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.”
President’s Day was first celebrated in 1879 after an official act of Congress. In some states, Abraham Lincoln is honored on this day in addition to George Washington. In Connecticut, we observe Lincoln’s birthday separately.

February is Healthy Heart Month
2022-02-01
American Heart Month encourages the public to make heart health a priority and is designed to bring awareness to many factors surrounding heart disease, such as risk factors, symptoms, complications, and new treatment options and tools that arise as further advances are made.
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care professionals can give you tips on keeping your heart healthy.

Christmas Day
2021-12-25
We wish all of our clients, families and staff a
Blessed and Merry Christmas!

Buon Natale – 메리 크리스마스 – Wesołych Świąt
圣诞快乐 – Feliz Natal – Feliz Navidad

Joyeux Noël – Frohe Weihnachten – عيد ميلاد مجيد

Advent Season Begins
2021-11-28
Today we begin the journey towards Christmas. We journey together as clients, healthcare providers, family members and friends.

“The journey of life is precisely this: journeying in order to meet Jesus.”
Pope Francis, First Sunday of Advent Homily 2020

Thanksgiving Day
2021-11-25
“If we are bearers of gratitude, the world itself will become better.”
Pope Francis, General Audience 12/3/2020

We wish all of our clients, families and staff a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Come to the Franciscan Christmas Fair!
2021-11-20 09:30 - 14:30 | Franciscan Life Center Campus, 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451, United States
The Franciscan Christmas Fair will be back “in person” this year!
Take a look what you might expect to find:
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Please help support our services by attending this year’s Franciscan Christmas Fair. You’ll be glad you did!

Veteran's Day
2021-11-11
“On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.”
President Eisenhower
Veteran’s Day, 1954

National Home Care & Hospice Care Month
2021-10-31 - 2021-11-01 | Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT, 06451
This month we celebrate the dedicated and compassionate professionals who serve home-bound patients. Whether you have worked with us for four days or forty years, we are grateful for your time and unique gifts.
“Home care and hospice nurses, therapists, aides, and other providers who choose to use their lives to serve our country’s aged, disabled, and dying. This noble work deserves our recognition and praise and we celebrate November as home care and hospice month for that very reason.” – NAHC President William A. Dombi

Franciscan Sports Banquet & Silent Auction OCTOBER 18, 2021
2021-10-18 17:30 - 21:30 | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Connecticut

Saint Francis Day
2021-10-03 - 2021-10-04
Saint Francis entered eternal life on October 3, 1226, but his legacy of joy, love, and humility is still very much alive. As a mission of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care strives to embody the compassionate spirit of Saint Francis. This holy man was known to care for the poor and the sick even though his contemporaries scorned him for it.
May we all strive to live in charity and love as St. Francis did.

Physical Therapy Month
2021-10-01 04:00 - 13:00
October is Physical Therapy Month!
Whether you’re healing from an injury or illness, recovering from surgery, or just learning to move better, our physical therapists can help you get back to your feet. They can also help you to assess the safety of your home and give you quick tips to avoid slips and falls.
We thank our physical therapists for their dedication and true spirit of compassion.

Franciscan Golf Classic 2021
2021-08-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Tunxis Country Club, 87 Town Farm Rd., Farmington, Connecticut, 06032
Save the Date! August 16, 2021

Second Session: Summer Land-based Experiences for Children
2021-08-02 - 2021-08-06 | John Lateran Center, 405 Allen Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451
August 2 to August 6, 2021
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
John Lateran Center Campus
Activities include confidence-building games, gardening, animal experiences, sports, crafts, and more!
Ages 6-12. Cost is $180.00 per child.
Click here to download a Registration Form.

First Session: Summer Land-based Experiences for Children
2021-06-28 - 2021-07-02 | John Lateran Center, 405 Allen Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451
June 28 to July 2, 2021
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
John Lateran Center Campus
Activities include confidence-building games, gardening, animal experiences, sports, crafts, and more!
Ages 6-12. Cost is $180.00 per child.
Click here to download a Registration Form.

Summer Youth Leadership Program
2021-06-28 - 2021-07-02 | Franciscan Life Center Campus, 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451, United States
One Week Only – June 28 to July 2, 2021
Franciscan Life Center Campus
Team building exercises, games, and group discussions build communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-esteem.
Ages 13-14. Cost is $250.00 per child.
Click to download Registration Form below:

Casa di Roma Fundraiser
2021-06-01 11:00 - 21:00 | Casa di Roma, 103 Main Street, South Meriden, CT, 06451

National Nurses Week
2021-05-05 - 2021-05-12
Every May we take a week to celebrate our nurses. As professionals, our nurses are compassionate, knowledgeable, kind, and dependable. Many patients feel that our nurses are not just visiting workers but welcome guests. Tell us what you like best about your nurse and visit us on facebook!

Older Americans Month
2021-04-30 - 2021-05-01
This month Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, together with the Administration for Community Living, celebrates the experiences, gifts, and wisdom of the older generation. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength”. This month will focus on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities.

National Occupational Therapy Month
2021-04-28
For the entire month of April we celebrate our occupational therapy patients and caregivers, and raise awareness of the benefits of this type of therapy. Occupational therapy helps people get back to independent living after an illness or injury. The expertise of an occupational therapist can help you improve and maintain your strength and dexterity, making daily activities easier and reducing the risk of a fall or accident.
Original photo by Roger Mommaerts

National MS Awareness Week
2021-04-20 04:00 - 2021-04-25 13:00
“Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.
“The cause of MS is still unknown. Scientists believe that a combination of environmental and genetic factors contribute to the risk of developing MS.”
(From National Multiple Sclerosis Society)
Our staff members are trained to help care for patients with MS. We also offer LSVT Big and Loud through physical and occupational therapy. Learn more by calling us today. 203-238-1441

Sale Into Spring
2021-04-17 09:30 - 15:30 | Franciscan Life Center Campus, 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451, United States
A giant TAG SALE benefitting the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care will be held:
Saturday, April 17, 2021
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Franciscan Life Center Campus
271 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
Come and find Furniture, Household Goods, Art, Religious Articles, Baskets, Knitted Items, Jewelry, Sporting Equipment, Electronics, Vintage Pieces, Books, Movies, and More! All sales are final. Take a Tote for Ten ($10) in the Big White Tent or venture to the Green-Roofed Barn for individually priced specialty items. All items sold as-is.

Easter Sunday
2021-04-04
“He is risen as He said.” Matthew 28.6

To all our clients, families, staff and friends we wish a Happy Easter.

Holy Saturday
2021-04-03
On Holy Saturday, there is no Mass or Communion Service during the day. It is a time of waiting with the disciples. It is a time of the unknown. If Jesus has died, what does that mean for us? If Jesus has died, what does that mean about all that He taught and all that we have come to believe?
Pope Francis tells us “every moment of our lives is a time for believing, hoping and loving.” Even when it seems that everything is lost and all is at an end, can we wait in the unknown? We look forward to the Easter Vigil.
Resources for Lent:
Fr. Mike Schmitz, Praying Through Holy Week
The Bible In A Year
Message of His Holiness for Lent 2021
What Is Lent? (USCCB)

Good Friday
2021-04-02
In a parallel scene to the triumphant entry into Jerusalem, today Jesus travels through Jerusalem accompanied by crowds. Instead of praising Him with laud and honor, they shout at Him, curse Him, and urge His captors to crucify Him. Pope Francis writes “Love is a gift that means giving our lives.” Jesus leads us in this by offering his life for all.
How do we receive this gift from Christ? How can we offer the gift of our lives for others?
Resources for Lent:
Fr. Mike Schmitz, Praying Through Holy Week
The Bible In A Year
Message of His Holiness for Lent 2021
What Is Lent? (USCCB)
Photo Attribution:
Elias, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Holy Thursday
2021-04-01
Today, look at Jesus as He stoops to wash your feet. He draws near to you. He knows the paths your feet have trod, the aches, the worries, the missteps, the hesitations. He takes your foot gently in His hand and you wonder why. Like Peter, you think it is not right for the Master to descend to the task of a slave. He takes your other foot. You receive His love. He tells you, “As I have done for you, you must also do.”
Resources for Lent:
Fr. Mike Schmitz, Praying Through Holy Week
The Bible In A Year
Message of His Holiness for Lent 2021
What Is Lent? (USCCB)
Photo Attribution:
Drlukitas, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Palm Sunday
2021-03-28
In the midst of Jesus’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, there is a simultaneous note of discord. We can easily imagine the same crowds who shout, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” shouting, “Crucify him!”
As we make our way inexorably forward in our mission, what fears do we have that might stop us from committing to the first step? Jesus knows where the journey into Jerusalem will end, yet he proceeds anyway. How can we participate in this commitment in our own lives?
Resources for Lent:
Fr. Mike Schmitz, Praying Through Holy Week
The Bible In A Year
Message of His Holiness for Lent 2021
What Is Lent? (USCCB)
Photo Attribution: Randi Hausken from Bærum, Norway, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Saint Patrick's Day
2021-03-17
We wish all of our patients, families, and staff a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
