Festival of San Francesco

Throughout the festival:
A traveling photo exhibition on St. Francis will be on display in the three churches of the Pastoral Community from October 10 to 25.

Schedule:
Sunday, September 27 
11:00 a.m.
Walk through the suburbs—30th edition at the Marvelli Oratory—Via Parmenide

September 30 through October 2 
6:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Celebration—Triduum in Preparation for the Festival at San Francesco Church — Via Cederna

Saturday, October 3
10:00 a.m.
Guided tour of the Cristo Re neighborhood with the Art-u Association. Departure: Cristo Re Church - Via Tosi 6
9:00 p.m.
“Dona nobis pacem”—concert and meditation with Maestro Andrea Sarto 
At the Church of the Holy Family—Piazza S. Caterina da Siena 

Sunday, October 4 
10:30 a.m. 
Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr. Alberto Cozzi, theologian at the Theological Faculty of Milan 
At the Church of the Holy Family - Piazza S. Caterina da Siena 
3:30 p.m. 
“No one shuns the desire for peace, but not everyone is willing to practice justice” (St. Augustine) The example of St. Francis. 
Reflection by Fr. Alberta Cozzi 
At the “Don Cazzaniga” Parish Center - Via Muratori 3 

Thursday, October 8 
6:00 p.m. 
In Search of Lost Needs (Needs and Values in Hypermodernity) with Stefania Fuso Nerini (President of AMA) and Dr. Enrico Cazzaniga (Scientific Director of AMA)" 
At the Cederna Civic Center - Via Cederna 19 
9:00 p.m.
Book presentation: “Valdo of Lyon and Francis of Assisi—Two Christian Experiences.” With the author, Prof. Francesca Tasca 
At the Cederna Civic Center – Via Cederna 19 

Friday, October 9 
5:00 p.m.
Cascina Cantalupa Festival and market organized by the Arcodonna and Clorofilla associations, with children’s activities 
At Cascina Cantalupo - Viale Sicilia 
9:00 p.m.
“Marta and Maria (Twice My Name),” a play starring Marta Martinelli and Adriana Bagnoli
At the St. Ambrogio Parish Hall - Via Amendola 3 

Saturday, October 10 
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
“Amarcord Cederna.” Souvenir photos from days gone by. Come to the library and have your photo taken in the historic rooms that housed it before the move to the new location. 
At the Cederna Public Library – Via Cederna 
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
FAI National Day—cultural tours of the Church of San Francesco and the Cederna Civic Center 
At the Church of San Francesco – Via Cederna 
3:00 p.m.
Guided tour of the Cederna neighborhood and the Villa Archives with the Art'u Association 
Departure: Church of the Holy Family – Piazza S. Caterina da Siena 
5:00 PM
Presentation on the frescoes of the Church of San Francesco with Sister Gloria Riva 
At the Church of San Francesco – Via Cederna 
9:00 PM
“Harmonies of Peace” Concert by the Anthem and Fior di Montagna Choirs 
At the Church of Cristo RE – Via Tosi 6 

Sunday, October 11 
3:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony for the Literary and Photography Contest sponsored by Spazio Socialità Anziani 
At the Don Cazzaniga Parish Center - Via Muratori 3 
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
FAI National Day—cultural tours 
San Francesco Church and Cederna Civic Center At San Francesco Church—Via Cederna 
6:00 p.m. 
Community Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Friar Giambattista Delpozzo (Representative of the Franciscan Fraternity of St. Mary Crowned of Canepanuova (PV)) 
At St. Ambrose Church – Via Amendola 

Wednesday, October 14 
9:00 p.m.
“The Dog and the Wolf” – on the enemy we create for ourselves (based on a poem by Trilussa). 
Meeting with Father Paolo Alliata 
At St. Ambrose Parish Hall - Via Amendola 3

Friday, October 16 
9:00 p.m.
48Kg. – Group reading of poems by Batool Abu Akleen, a poet from Gaza 
At Casa Uroburo - Via Pascarella 

Saturday, October 17 
12:30 p.m. 
Charity lunch in collaboration with the Social Services Department of the City of Monza and San Vincenzo 
At Oratorio Marvelli - Via Parmenide 
3:30 p.m. 
“Help for the Most Vulnerable.” A discussion on social justice and solidarity with Refettorio Ambrosiano
At Oratorio Marvelli – Via Parmenide 
6:00 PM
Eucharistic celebration featuring the Monza Cathedral Choir 
At St. Ambrose Church - Via Amendola 
7:30 p.m. 
Reading of Alda Merini’s “Magnificat,” accompanied by the Monza Cathedral Choir 
At St. Ambrose Church - Via Amendola 

Sunday, October 18 
8:30 a.m. 
“Run-Walk” “It’s Worth It” 
At the Frassati Oratory - Via Frassati 
3:30 p.m. 
Guided tour of the Villa Archives 
At the Villa Archives - Piazza Santa Caterina da Siena