About St. Francis de Sales · Robesonia, Pennsylvania
St. Francis de Sales is a Roman Catholic parish in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, serving the spiritual needs of the people in the western part of Berks County. Established in 1982 and part of the Diocese of Allentown, the parish is home to about 625 registered families and is known as a friendly, caring community where visitors often comment on the warm welcome and gentle spirituality. Under the patronage of St. Francis de Sales — the 'Gentleman Saint' and Doctor of the Church — the parish embraces his practical teaching that holiness can be lived in everyday life, summed up in the parish motto 'Live Jesus.' The church sits at 320 N. Church Street and is served by a small staff led by a pastor, a Director of Religious Education, and an Administrative Assistant. Families with school-age children are supported by the regional Saint Ignatius Loyola Regional School in West Lawn.
- Established
- 1982
- Patron
- St. Francis de Sales (Bishop of Geneva, Doctor of the Church, 1567–1622)
- Rector
- Rev. John A. Frink, M.Div.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Allentown (Roman Catholic)
Why belong here
St. Francis de Sales offers a close-knit, family-friendly Catholic community of roughly 625 registered families in western Berks County, with three weekend Masses (Saturday evening and two Sunday morning), daily morning Mass, and a strong tradition of Eucharistic adoration throughout the week. The parish supports families with a Parish Religious Education Program (P.R.E.P.) for preschool through 8th grade — including sacramental preparation — and is a sponsoring parish of Saint Ignatius Loyola Regional School in West Lawn. Visitors and new parishioners consistently remark on the warm welcome and the gentle, Salesian spirituality of 'Living Jesus' in everyday life.
Mass times at St. Francis de Sales
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Thursday 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
- Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Other times by appointment
Adoration times
- Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM (Eucharistic Adoration)
- Thursday 9:30 AM (Adoration with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 PM)
About St. Francis de Sales Parish
St. Francis de Sales is a vibrant Roman Catholic parish in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, established in 1982 to serve the spiritual needs of the faithful in the western part of Berks County. The parish is home to about 625 registered families and is widely recognized as a friendly, caring community. Visitors frequently comment on the warm welcome and the gentle spirituality — a spirituality rooted in the practical Salesian tradition of finding holiness in everyday life. The parish's mission statement, displayed on its website, expresses the community's desire to 'Live Jesus' in daily life, proclaiming the Gospel and celebrating the Eucharist while building a community that 'brings joy to our faith and light to the world.'
- Founded 1982
- About 625 registered families
- Located in western Berks County
- Part of the Diocese of Allentown
- Motto: 'Live Jesus'
Our Patron Saint — St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) was born in France, studied law, then entered the priesthood and was appointed Provost of the Diocese of Geneva before becoming Bishop of Geneva in 1602 after a personal meeting with Pope Clement VIII. In an era when holiness was thought to require withdrawal from the world, Francis taught that holiness can be achieved in everyday life — for mothers, carpenters, bankers, physicians, and people in every walk of life — summed up in his famous counsel: 'Be who you are and be that well.' He was a prolific writer (Introduction to the Devout Life, Treatise on the Love of God) and was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1877. Because of his kind temperament he is often called the 'Gentleman Saint.' His feast day is January 24.
- Born 1567 in France
- Bishop of Geneva (1602)
- Doctor of the Church (1877)
- Author of Introduction to the Devout Life
- Known as the 'Gentleman Saint'
- Feast day: January 24
Parish Staff
The parish is served by a small, dedicated staff headed by its pastor.
- Rev. John A. Frink, M.Div. — Pastor
- Mrs. Alison Snyder — Director of Religious Education
- Mrs. Christina Kopinski — Administrative Assistant / Parish Accountant
Office Hours
Parish office hours and inclement-weather policy.
- Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
- Friday: Closed
- Inclement weather: office follows delays and closings of the Conrad Weiser School District
Faith Formation & Religious Education
St. Francis de Sales runs a Parish Religious Education Program (P.R.E.P.) that serves children from preschool through 8th grade, including sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Classes follow the Children and Adolescents Protection Program (CAPP) / Protecting God's Children guidelines of the Diocese of Allentown at the start of each academic year.
- Preschool & Kindergarten PREP — bi-weekly, ages 4 through Kindergarten, held during the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass
- Grades 1–7 PREP — $65 per student or $100 for multiple children
- 2nd Grade Sacramental Fee — $30 additional
- 8th Grade — combined class and sacramental fee of $40 (typically Confirmation prep)
- Payments payable to St. Francis de Sales; online payment option via the parish 'Donate' button using the 'school support' designation
Sacraments & Becoming a Parishioner
All parishioners are asked to register with the parish office. The parish requests a minimum of three months of registered, active membership before scheduling a Baptism, beginning marriage preparation, or issuing a Godparent/Sponsor eligibility certificate.
- Register by downloading the form from the parish website, picking one up from the pamphlet rack, or visiting the office
- Submit registration in person, by mail, or by email
- Baptism, Marriage Preparation, and Sponsor Certificates require 3 months of registered membership
Parish Ministries
Parishioners can become involved in a range of ministries. The Garden Ministry is a visible example — its mission is to enhance the church's surrounding gardens to make them welcoming to all who enter, and it also provides altar flowers throughout the year by sharing from members' gardens or purchasing from local suppliers. The parish regularly hosts special events such as the biennial Garden Ministry Plant Sale with Keystone Wildflowers.
- Garden Ministry
- Religious Education volunteer catechists and helpers (tuition waived for teachers and teacher helpers)
- Liturgical ministries (Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers — implied by parish life)
- Parish Mission hosting — recent mission (March 2025) led by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
Saint Ignatius Loyola Regional School (Affiliated)
St. Francis de Sales is a sponsoring parish of Saint Ignatius Loyola Regional School, a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic regional school located at 2700 St. Albans Drive, West Lawn, PA 19609 (610-678-0111). Founded in 1967, the school serves multiple parishes in western Berks County and is led by Principal Mrs. Emilia Ward. The parish encourages its families to consider the school for Catholic Pre-K–8 education and supports it through parish contributions and shared governance.
- Founded September 6, 1967
- Pre-K through Grade 8
- Under Diocese of Allentown sponsorship
- Located at 2700 St. Albans Drive, West Lawn, PA 19609
- Principal: Mrs. Emilia Ward
- Phone: 610-678-0111
Newcomers & Visitors
A warm welcome awaits. The parish invites all visitors to 'come and see' what St. Francis de Sales has to offer. Registration forms are available online and at the back of the church, and the office is happy to answer questions about faith formation, sacraments, school enrollment, or parish life.
- Download or pick up a registration form
- Submit in person, by mail, or by email
- Active registered membership of 3 months is required for sacramental scheduling
Contact & Visit
- Address: 320 N. Church Street, Robesonia, PA 19551
- Telephone: 610-693-5851
- Pastor Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.stfrancisroby.org/
- Diocese: Diocese of Allentown (www.allentowndiocese.org)