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Phone: (303) 772Phone: (303) 772--6322 Fax: (303) 7726322 Fax: (303) 772--9415 9415
Bulletin: [email protected]: [email protected]
Web: www.sfassisi.orgWeb: www.sfassisi.org
3791 Pike Road, Longmont, Colorado 805033791 Pike Road, Longmont, Colorado 80503
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT
Mission of the Church “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Mt 28:19-20
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Welcome to Our Guests Thank you for visiting with us today. If you would like to join our parish please fill out a registration form found in the pamphlet rack. Welcoming packs are also available in the parish office during the week.
Office Hours Open Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Mass Schedule Saturdays: 4:30 pm Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 5:00 pm
First Fridays: 8:00 am First Saturdays: 8:30 am Holy Days: to be announced
Sacraments Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and
Confirmation: Preparation classes are required. Baptism: Preparation Class meets on the second Monday of
each month from 6:30-9:00 pm. Contact Deacon George to register.
Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-4:15 pm or by appointment. Matrimony: Call Fr. Frank eight months in advance. Communion to Homebound: Call Helen. Anointing of the Sick, Funerals: Call Fr. Frank.
Other... Stephen Ministry: Caring lay ministers who offer supportive
listening. Call Judy Cabrera. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children: Call John for
adults, and Helen for children. Adoration: On this Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Cenacles: On Thursdays 7:30-8:15 pm, but no Thursday
Cenacle this week, two rosaries before the Blessed Sacrament, and on First Saturdays the Marian Movement of Priests program beginning at 8 am.
Meals of Mercy: Call Michele at 303-564-0696 or email [email protected] to provide or receive meals.
Bulletin: E-mail articles to [email protected] by Thurs. Dec. 15th at noon for the Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st bulletins.
Pulpit announcements: E-mail articles by Thursday at noon to [email protected].
Phone: 303-772-6322 Ext. Pastor: Rev. Frank Maroney………[email protected] 228 Deacon: George [email protected] or
303-801-7670 Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm —
Secretary: Marilyn Fleming……………………………... 221 Office Manager: Louise Kubier…………………………. 222 Director of Adult Formation: John Cox…...………….... 223 Family Ministry Coordinator: Judy Cabrera…………... 102 Music Director & Facilities Manager: Michael Kilcoyne…. 224 Youth Director: Dan Aedo………………………….…... 225 Director of RE for Children: Helen Herman…….……….... 226 Religious Ed. Assistant: Cristina Crossman…………….. 226
E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon: Peter Wojda……... [email protected] or call the office
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Staff
Pastoral Council Ray Falce, Dennis Graham, Jeanne Kuhn, Arleen Mack,
Richard Mandile, Lola Swedbergh, Reg Valencia
Upcoming Events Poinsettia Pick up...Dec. 10/11
H.O.P.E. Items, Nursing Home Cards and Ornaments, & Holiday Meal Bags Due...Dec. 11
Knights Breakfast for H.O.P.E...Dec. 11, after 8am and 10 am Masses
Meat and Greet Potluck...Dec. 11, 6 pm Ladies’ Luncheon...Dec. 13, 11:30 am
Vespers...Dec. 16, 23 See Christmas Schedule below...Dec. 15-Jan.1
Christmas Gift Card Drawing...Dec. 19
Prayer Corner Please pray for: Our Church Leaders; the Rosa Family; Larry & Michele Pulec & Family;
The sick: John Archibold, Angela Apodaca, Jennifer Grundl, Sarah Hoer, Helen Rayl, Mary Rosa,
Marge Thierjung, and all those in the Book of the Sick;
And those in harm’s way: Matthew DeBarris, Tyler DeBarris, Airanne Fellows, Jacob Kingsley, Andrew Mazzarelli,
Nicholas Shallcross, Chase E. Stoner, and all babies in the womb.
Christmas Schedule
Thursday, December 15 6:30 pm Reconciliation Service
Saturday, December 24 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 10:00 pm
Christmas Eve Masses
Sunday, December 25 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Christmas Day Masses
Saturday, December 31 4:30 pm Vigil for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
the Mother of God
Sunday, January 1 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 5:00 pm
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Due to the Reconciliation Service on Thursday at 6:30 pm, Adoration will end at 5:30 pm, and the Cenacle will not meet.
St. John’s Reconciliation Services: If you can’t make it to our service you may want to try St. John the Baptist, 323 Collyer St.:
Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 22nd at 9:30 a.m.
Multiple priests will be available to hear confessions in English and Spanish.
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Pastor’s Corner
Be patient! How many times have we heard that? It does indeed come right from scripture. It is from both the Old Testament and today’s reading from James. Be patient, for the Lord is coming. He will fulfill all His promises and restore all creation and humanity to perfect harmony. Isaiah gives us such beautiful poetry to describe what it will be like. He of course was talking about the return of Israel from its captivity in Babylon to Jerusalem, something his listeners had not yet experienced since they had been exiled for about 75 years. Isaiah gives hope to people in darkness, just as the New Testament scriptures give us hope until the final coming of the Lord. Meanwhile, we must patiently work to prepare the way of the Lord. John the Baptist, imprisoned and perhaps a little depressed, had the courage to ask Jesus if He was the One. Do we sometimes feel like asking Him the same question? Are You going to handle the problems of the world, and of my world? I’m waiting! Sometimes we probably feel exactly like John. When will our problems end? Just as God has spoken to His people for thousands of years, He speaks to us. Be patient! If anyone else had told us to be patient for a couple thousand years, we would certainly abandon them. But in fact, we do know from our own experience that God answers our calls for help. It may not be when or in the way we want, but God does answer. In hindsight we see how God works in our lives and brings us to His love and forgiveness just when we are about to give up. And then we can certainly say, at least until our next trial, He is indeed the One!! He is on His way!
Scripture Readings For the Week of December 11, 2016
Sun. Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 Mon. Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;
Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712
Tues. Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32
Wed. Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21c-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23
Thurs. Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Fri. Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Sat. Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17
Next Sun. Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24
Priest Mass Intentions Sat. 12-10 4:30 pm †Mary Mally
By Randy & Tina Mally Sun. 12-11 8:00 am The People of St. Francis of Assisi 10:00 am †Stephen P. Mazzarelli
By Ruth T. Mazzarelli 5:00 pm †Delaney Goodner
By the Goodner Family Tues. 12-13 8:00 am †John Menardi
By Conrad & Kathy Kawulok Wed. 12-14 8:00 am The Souls in Purgatory
By Anna Kucharsky Deceased members of the
Brady Family By Anne-Marie Boyer
†Ken Franke By Anne-Marie Boyer
Thurs. 12-15 8:00 am †Bob Mally By Randy & Tina Mally
Fri. 12-16 8:00 am †Elmer Haselhorst By the Haselhorst Family
Sat. 12-17 4:30 pm †Roger Dammeier By Mary Jane Hendryx
Sun. 12-18 8:00 am †Buster Donley By CeCe
10:00 am Herman Family By Helen
5:00 pm The People of St. Francis of Assisi
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.
-Jas 5:7a
Library Corner Did you see the story about the St. John’s Illuminated Bible in the Register? The St. Francis library has the 7-volume copy, thanks to an anonymous donor. You can see it shelved horizontally in the right set of shelves. Enjoy the beauty.
ARE YOU TAKING HOLY COMMUNION TO SOME-ONE WHO IS HOMEBOUND?: If you are currently taking Communion to a friend or family member, please notify Helen so that we may be aware of that person’s need to receive Holy Communion. We try to keep a communication with them and the Church. Thank you.
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GIFTS FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: For nursing homes with less material needs but
with lonely residents, we are asking for donations of special religious Christmas Cards and Ornaments. We need 50 of each. Please place in the
box in the Narthex. Deadline: Dec. 11th. Deacon George would also appreciate volunteers to help take these to the Nursing Homes, and perhaps spending a little time with a resident. Please call Deacon George to sign up for these visits. HOLIDAY MEAL BAGS FOR THE OUR CENTER: Please bring the filled bag back this weekend Dec. 10th/ 11th. The items requested are: Canned Chicken Breast Stuffing Mix (box) Mashed Potatoes (box) Gravy Mix (packet) Green Beans (can) Cranberry Sauce Mix (can) Yams (can) Pie or Holiday dessert (cans, boxes) Only nonperishable foods please.
You are also very welcome to work with friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors in “From Compassion to Action” ideas in the loose insert from Oct. 30th (Or please see the bulletin board.) The OUR Center would really appreciate it!
Helping H.O.P.E.: We have been asked to provide items for special Christmas gift bags to be delivered to a local Longmont shelter on Christmas Eve. Items that they would like to include in the gift bag are listed below, plus a sample board of these items is in the Narthex. Anything that you can contribute
will help make for a warmer Christmas for the homeless.
You can drop items off, UNWRAPPED, in the box in the Narthex. Deadline for the items is Sunday, December 11th. Thank you in advance for your kindness and help! Please feel free to call Vivian Baker with any questions at 720 988 3004.
~Waterproof warm gloves ~Moisture wick socks
~Chapstick ~Premium chocolate bar
~Sample size deodorant ~Body Warmers for their sleeping bag
~$5 McDonald's gift cards ~Foot Warmers
~Base layers, top or bottom, sizes medium and large
~Washer Dryer Voucher's. These can be purchased for $2.50 in the office
Items to be collected:
Please place all cash or gift card donations in an envelope, clearly marked for the Outreach you wish to support, and place in the Collection Basket at Mass, or drop it off in the office. If supporting more than one outreach, writing separate checks and/or providing exact change for each would be appreciated.
Helping H.O.P.E.: All pro-ceeds from the Knight's parish breakfast held after the Sunday morning Masses on December
11th will be donated to H.O.P.E. Monetary donations are always welcome. Please join us and your fellow parishioners in supporting a worthy (and badly needed) local program. As always, thanks for your generosity!
LAST WEEKEND FOR THESE THREE
Pick up your order, or come to St. Clare Hall to see if we have extra poinsettias available. Testimony from Helen: “My white poinsettia was still in full color in August, loved it!!” This is an opportunity for you to get a beautiful plant while helping towards our Building Fund goal.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS THIS WEEK-END!
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Religious Ed Helen Herman
HAVEN’T SIGNED UP YET? WAYS TO REGISTER for RE: 1. Visit the Parish Office – forms are located in the pamphlet rack in the Narthex. 2. Parish web-site where you may register and if you wish, pay by Electronic Check or Credit Card. All late Registrations will require a one week waiting period prior to attending class. Kindergartners & 1st graders, it is important to begin learning about your faith before your Sacramental year.
THANKS FOR VOLUNTEERING – My prayers were answered by Christine Hickey who stepped up to teach the Tuesday 2nd grade (She’s also teaching the Tues. 4:30 class.), and Molly Falls who will be the Aide for Tuesday 4th grade. BLESS YOU BOTH!!
INVITATION for KINDERGARTENERS – We have very small classes in our early Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. We especially invite children in Kindergarten to join us.
PROJECT AT HOME: I’m in need of someone with nice handwriting to do a project at home for me in the next couple of weeks. Nothing fancy needed, just nice printing or cursive handwriting that your Catholic School teacher would be proud of! Please call Helen. Continued on page 8.
Women’s Salad Luncheon: Our next luncheon is on Tuesday, Dec. 13th, at 11:30 in St. Clare Hall. Bring a salad and a friend!
Adult Ed John Cox
Vespers
St. Francis of Assisi Church is praying Vespers, also known as Evening Prayer, on Fridays at 6:30 pm during this Advent Season. Please join us. We will provide handouts for anyone who is interested in joining us, or you can bring your own breviary.
NEED RE SUBSTITUTES – What do we do when a Teacher or Aide can’t be here? It’s a real dilemma! We are in serious need of adults willing to be Substitute Teachers or Aides; and
young adults or teens to be Substitute Aides. This is vital for our classes to be able to continue when a regular volunteer can’t be here. We need subs for any, or all of the RE class times, see below. You can be a blessing to us!!
RE Classes Tues. early class–
Grades K-3 ONLY – from 4:30-5:45 pm Tues. evening class –
Grades K-5 – from 6:15-7:30 pm Wednesday class -
Grades K-5 – from 4:30-5:45 pm
We put your child’s Faith formation first. Early Registration Is Encouraged
To register go to: www.coloradocatholicretreats.org
Check-in begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the lobby at Longs Peak Lodge. Retreat begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Friday and concludes Sunday at noon.
Presiding Priests The weekend retreat is presented by a group of committed lay men and two Catholic priests-Monsignor Ken Leone and Fr. John Lager, a Capuchin Franciscan Friar.
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Stewardship OCTOBER OFFERTORY:..…….......$83,930.97 (5 weeks) If you need offertory envelopes, please call the office. If you would like Electronic Fund Transfer go to our website and highlight LIVE YOUR FAITH, click on GIVING and follow the prompts. If new, skip the envelope number. EFT offertory donors will not receive Sunday Offertory envelopes but will receive special occasion envelopes on a quarterly basis.
Hello Everyone! Thank you to everyone who has brought items for those in need. It is time to bring all of our Christmas Outreach items to the church so they can be delivered before Christmas. Thank you for always being so generous. We are truly blessed. Please continue to pray for those who are less fortunate then we are and for everyone in need of prayer. Our Advent Prayer Tree is beginning to be covered with Love for our loved ones. Please add yours to our tree of Love. "Thank you God for giving us all of our loved ones to pray for. We Love You!" Love and Prayers, Stewardship Council
October 2016 Gift Card Program Results Sales Earnings Gift Cards/Scrip 9,530.00 774.55 King Soopers Reload 16,358.00 817.90
PrestoPay Proceeds 1,290.00 41.90
October Totals 34,862.25 2,308.70
Safeway Reload 5,750.00 287.50
Chick-fil-A night 1,934.25 386.85
09/30/16 Building $1,933,807 Updated quarterly Land $445,526 Monthly Payments $21,510
Building Loan Balances
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Weekly Schedule Sat./Sun. 12-10/11
After Masses Book Club/ Rooms
After Masses Poinsettia Pick-up/ SCH Sun. 12-11 9am-noon K of C Breakfast/ SCH 6:00 pm Meat & Greet/ SCH Mon. 12-12 9:00 am Biblical School/ SCH 6:00 pm Baptism Class/ Adult Ed. Tues. 12-13 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 11:30 am Ladies’ Luncheon/ SCH 4:30 pm RE/ Rooms 6:15 pm RE/ Rooms Parent Class/ Music 6:15 pm MS Confirmation/ SCH Wed. 12-14 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:30 am CCM/ SCH etc. 4:30 pm RE/ Rooms Parent Class/Ad.Ed. 6:15 pm HS Confirmation/ SCH 6:30 pm ENDOW/ Adult Ed. 7:00 pm Choir–Christmas/ Church
DIRECTORY PICTURES: Those who opted for the FREE 8X10 picture and did not order additional pictures can pick up their 8x10 in the office during the normal office hours of 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Respect Life This story happened in a Boulder County restaurant very recently.
A daughter and her parents were having dinner. The daughter is newly pregnant. They are discussing alternatives. There is tension but they're civil. The parents are advocating abortion, citing concern for the daughter's whole life. The daughter wants to have the baby in keeping with church teachings. The waitress brings drinks. Overhearing the conversation, she keeps to herself and tries to depart saying "I'll give you guys some time". The father calls her back and asks "You're young, what would you do in this situation?" The waitress reached into her pocket for her keys. She detached a "TITL" key chain, that's Trust In The Lord carved from wood, and left it on the table. They recognized it. The mood improved. After dinner, the daughter asked the waitress if she can keep the key chain. The waitress said yes. The family left the restaurant happy. The key chain was hand carved by the waitress's grandfather. When the grandparents visited the Vatican, they took the key chain so it could be blessed by Pope Francis. Wow, what a gift! Many small details were omitted for the sake of brevity. They can be summarized as: God is active everywhere, all the time. What a great story!
Bob Gilson
MARCH FOR LIFE! on Jan. 14th: Join thousands of people from the Rocky Mountain region in celebrating life! All are welcome to attend English or Spanish Masses before the rally and march. Dynamic and national speakers Abby Johnson and Chris Stefanick will lead the rally held outside the state Capitol downtown before the march begins. Bring the whole family to witness to life!https://respectlifedenver.org/ More details on page 8.
Weekly Schedule Thurs. 12-15 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:30 am-
5:30 pm Adoration/ Church
12:30 pm ENDOW/ Adult Ed. 6:30 pm RCIA/ Adult Ed. 6:30 pm Penance Service/ Church Fri. 12-16 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:30 am Rosary/ Church 6:30 pm Vespers/ Church Sat. 12-17 7:00 am Men’s Group/ Adult Ed. 5 pm &
6:15 pm SFA Youth Mass & Formal/ Immaculate Conception Church
Sat./Sun. 12 –17/18
After Masses Book Club/ rooms Sun. 12-18
9am-noon Coffee & Donuts/ SCH 6:30 pm Science & Religion
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT
8 Snow / Bad Weather Closure Policy: Check our website or our facebook page for closure information.
2017 Lector Workbooks are available for pickup in the sacristy at no cost. 1 per family.
Mass Attendees: Please let the ushers know before Mass if you would like an EM to bring you Communion. ☺
Religious Ed Continued LOOKING FOR PRAYER PAPMPHLET – I’m look-ing for a small red pamphlet type prayer book that I had long ago. It had prayers for those who might die this day. I’m also looking for a single prayer sheet from Loyola Press that had a beautiful Prayer for Pope Francis when he was installed. Please call Helen if you can help with either of these. Thank you!
WHAT R U MISSING?: Is something missing from your life? Try volunteering, it’s God’s gift to you, and to US! You’ll be happier, smile more, sleep better, and like Brussel sprouts even more!
HALO AWARDS: Teachers who care enough to plan a great lesson.
RE CALENDAR: Dec. 13/14 – Class Dec. 19 – Jan. 2 – CHRISTMAS BREAK
CATHOLIC RADIO KRCN – 1060 am – “Change your station, change your life.”
This year of Mercy has brought me to the school of Mercy, especially regarding my adult children. – From a caller to the Take 2 Show.
We want to do more! We know that we have many people in our community who are in dire need of a meal. As part of our evangelization to others in the community, and as an out-reach to continue in the spirit of the Jubilee year of Mercy, we are planning
to partner with Agape, to make a meal for the homeless once a month, through our Meals of Mercy program.
We will be helping with their new Safe Haven program. This program aims to be a “Hand up” rather than a “Hand out” program. Through an application process, 25 homeless individuals who are trying to get their feet on the ground, have been chosen to participate. They will have guaranteed shelter from Nov. 15-March 15th. Many of these individuals work day labor jobs but have no place to rest their bodies at night but on the street. Through the partnership with Faith Community Lutheran Church and New Creation Church, Agape/Safe Haven will set up cots and will count on volunteers to be present on site, as well as provide a hot dinner and simple breakfast.
We will provide one dinner and one breakfast a month. If interested in being a part of this important outreach, please contact Michele McCracken at: [email protected], ph: 303-564-0696 or Judy Cabrera at the office: 303-772-6322.
OTHER NEWS: GET READY! Meals of Mercy is planning to create a cookbook, along with all of you, with ½ of the proceeds going to our building fund, and ½ of the proceeds going to the Meals of Mercy program in order to develop a budget for this program.
It has been several years since we did a cookbook at St. Francis of Assisi. We plan to kick off the recipe collecting at the first of the year and have the cookbook ready for sale in Oct. 2017, in time for holiday gift giving! Put aside your favorite recipes so we can include them in our cookbook, along with a possible special message about your recipe (s) or a favorite Bible verse or quote.
How Will You Pass on Your Catholic Legacy? Just as we plan to ensure financial health for our families, we must plan for the health of our “faith families.” Your deferred gift to St. Francis of Assisi Longmont Parish held at The Catholic Foundation will provide financial support for the many generations to come. What a wonderful way to steward your finances to pass along your faith and love for your parish. You have an amazing Catholic legacy…Pass It On! For a free consultation about the advantages of making a planned gift to The Catholic Foundation for the benefit of St. Francis of Assisi Longmont Parish or favorite Catholic organization, please contact Jean Finegan at the Foundation at 303.867.0613 or visit www.TheCatholicFoundation.com.
Celebrate Life Masses: (Continued from Respect Life on p. 7.) Celebrate Life Rally @ 1:00 PM: Speakers: Archbishop Aquila, Abby Johnson, Chris Stefanick
Celebrate Life March @ 2:00 PM: CO State Capital: 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
English Masses • The Cathedral @ 11:30*Celebrant Archbishop
Aquila • Holy Ghost @ 11:00 • St. Elizabeth of Hungary @ 11:00 *Youth rally
will take place from 10:30 - 11:00
Spanish Masses • Our Lady of Guadalupe @ 11:00*Celebrant
Bishop Rodriguez • Holy Rosary @ 11:00 • Dominic @ 11:00
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GOING, GOING, GONE!!!
The Payback Books are going fast! If you would like one, buy it soon! Enjoy savings with many
selections in the categories of...dining in, casual and fast food places, shopping and services, and attractions and
fun...while helping the building fund! And they make a great Stocking Stuffer! Cost is still $20.
Saint Francis of Assisi Youth News Dan Aedo, Youth Minister Visit Youth Website NOW ONLINE www.SFAYOUTH.net Email: [email protected]
Youth Group Fundraiser’s - PLEASE Support the following… Thank You!
- Mystic Monk Coffee Sales after all Masses Dec 10-11 High School Youth going to the March for LIFE in DC Only $11 for K-Cups, and $12.50 for Ground Discount Card’s ONLY $15, for Middle School Youth Retreat, Mountain Madness - helps our youth afford to GO!
March for LIFE - Washington, DC Jan 25-29, 2017
Please Pray for Our Youth Pilgrims…
SFA Middle School Youth (EDGE ) News!
SFA High School Confirmation ROC News!
Meets Scheduled Tuesday’s at 6:15-7:30pm
Meets Alternate Wednesday’s at 6:15-7:30pm
Dec. 20/27 - Christmas
Break
Dec. 14 - Confirmation Class Dec. 17 - Formal (details
below)
SFA Middle School Confirmation (ROC) News!
Meets Alternate Tuesday’s at 6:15-7:30pm
Dec. 13 - Confirmation Class
SFA High School Youth Group (D-Night) News!
Meets Scheduled Wednesday’s at 6:15-7:30pm
Dec. 20/27 - Christmas
Break
DRAWING! One more week to go until December 19th! Chances started on October 3rd and run through December 18th. Same rules as in the past: for each $100 worth of gift cards purchased, you receive a drawing entry for a chance to win! Prizes are: $100, $75, and $50 of gift cards of your choice, and $100, $75, and $50 of Used Book Emporium gift certificates! Six, yes six prizes!
WEEK TO GO
Stuck with Applebees Gift Cards?… Longmont’s Applebees has closed down. If you have family or friends near an operational Applebees perhaps you can make a switch with them... Applebees for some-thing operational here to redeem your money. We
have three $25 gift cards left, a big hit to the Building Fund. Please consider buying our Applebees gift cards and send to your family or friends near an operational Applebees as a gift for Christmas or to do a switch!
Whole Foods Market will soon be opening at The Village at the Peaks. If you think you will be shopping there please order your gift cards, $25 or $100 denominations, to ensure availability.
HOLIDAY MEALS: We have many options for grocery shopping with scrip. We have reloadable
(at the store) King Sooper's ($25, $50) and Safeway ($50) gift cards; We also have $25 and $100 denomi-
nations of Safeway and Natural Grocers cards; We have $25, $50, and $100 Sprouts and $50 Lucky’s (non-
reloadable); $25 Whole Foods; and $10 Your Butcher Frank available.
Get your groceries at Target or Walmart? We have Target cards in $10, $25, $50 and $100 denominations and $25 and $100 Walmart. We all have to eat,
so using gift cards for grocery shopping is one of the best ways we can earn money with the scrip program!
*Last chance to order the low denomination gift cards. Dec. 16th is the last day unless they run out sooner. *Amazon is now up to 2.5% return. *Lefty’s is still at 65% return for Saturday, Dec. 10th.
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