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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
Weekdays: Tues.-Fri.: 8:00 am First Fridays: 8:00 am First Saturdays: 8:30 am
Holy Days of Obligation: To be determined
Sacraments Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and
Confirmation: Preparation classes are required. Baptism: Contact John Cox to register for a class. 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, Thursdays 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, and Cenacle on
Thursdays 7:30-8:15 pm, two rosaries before the Blessed Sacrament, are cancelled temporarily due to the construction.
Cenacle: 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. October 18th at noon for the October 28th bulletin.
Pulpit announcements: E-mail articles by Thursday at noon to [email protected].
Staff Phone: 303-772-6322 Ext. Pastor: Rev. Frank Maroney……[email protected].... 228 E-mail: [email protected] — Secretary: Marilyn Fleming…………………………... 221 Office Manager: Louise Kubier………………………. 222 Director of Adult Formation: John Cox…...……........ 223 Facilities Manager & Maintenance: Carl Ribbing…... 230 Maintenance: Alan Haselhorst………………………... — Director of Music and Liturgy: Fidel Cuellar-Torres... 224 Family Ministry Coordinator: Judy Cabrera………... 241 Spiritual Direction: Rita Levine……………………... 231 Youth Coordinator: Sandy Gross……………………. 225 Director of RE for Children: Helen Herman……………. 226
Pastoral Council Kelsey Bosworth, Ray Falce, Jeanne Kuhn,
Richard Mandile, Sheryl Roberts, Lola Swedbergh, Reg Valencia
Prayer Corner Please pray for: Our Church Leaders; the homeless;
The sick: Bill Barrett, Celia Castro, Lisa Cavazos, Sal Coppolecchia, Frank Costello, Jeanette Denfeld, Amber
Emanuel, Vivian Evers, Kim Gross, Francis Hinnegan, Gina Hinnegan, Jonathan Jansen, Pam Knollenberg, Elizabeth
McIntosh-Schwartz, Nick Mazour, Dakota Miller, Nicole Mor-row, Edmund Nespoli, Monica Peria, Irma Pulido, Helen Rayl, Brittany Rehage, Marcia Rehage, Ruth Shields, Cecilia Smith,
Jack Spittal, Bernadette Thalman, Bernadette Tharp, Zachary Quick, and all those in the Book of the Sick;
For those in harm’s way: Matthew DeBarris, Andrew Mazzarelli, Joe Roberts, Seth Roberts, Nicholas Shallcross, Aaron Snyder, Chase E. Stoner, and all babies in the womb.
And for the repose of the soul of: †Araceli S. Francisco
Upcoming Events Caregivers Support Group…Oct. 17, 1-2:30 pm, 5th Gr. ENDOW Humanae Vitae...Oct. 18, 10 am-noon, 5th Gr.
Liturgical Training Make-up... Oct. 19, 6-8:20 pm See p. 5. Next OUR Center Lunch to serve...Oct. 20, 10:30am Women’s Day of Faith...Oct. 20, 8am-3pm, Windsor
Road to Rome Raffle Tickets...Oct. 20/21, after Masses
October 14, 2018 9 am to noon
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018
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Pastor’s Corner
In religious circles there is a question that always deserves deep reflection, “How much would I be willing to give up to get to heaven?” I mentioned a few weeks ago that there seems to be at least one thing that each of us clings to that keeps us from allowing God’s grace to fill us completely. It might be an attitude such as pride or stubbornness, or it might be an attachment to something such as money or material goods. Each day on our journey of life each of us will encounter an opportunity to reflect on what is the most important thing that is keeping me from being the shining child of God that God invites me to be. The rich young man in the gospel loved Jesus and the idea of listening to Him, until he was challenged to give up everything and follow Jesus. He was willing to be a disciple but wanted to remain rich as well. It’s not that wealth in and of itself keeps us from God, it is putting our wealth (or something else) before God. Some people can have wealth and not be negatively affected by it but for many the temptation to rely on wealth and things to give us security and happiness can lead to sin and loss of heaven. In hope I like to think that perhaps the young man had a change of heart after he reflected on his attachment to wealth and turned back to Jesus. It is indeed proper that parents make financial plans for the good of their families but they should always acknowledge that God is the source of all gifts. Sometimes God will ask us to let go of all of our plans and trust in Him to demonstrate our faith. Anyone can be a disciple when everything is going well, when we are warm and well fed. But could we be a disciple under persecution or when everything is lost? Think of the people who have suffered through a hurricane or earthquake – many of them have learned that it is the love of people for one another that is the most important thing we need. The gift of Wisdom helps us to understand the proper place for everything in God’s creation. But when times are tough and we are afraid it is easy to be deceived into trusting in money as the solution to our troubles. Ironically, the very fear of not having “enough” actually prevents us from receiving God’s spiritual wealth, grace. Let us pray for a detachment from relying on the “things” of life and instead grow in trusting in God in good times and in bad. If we do this we will always have enough Good. Amen!
Scripture Readings For the Week of October 14, 2018
Sun. Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 [17-27]
Mon. Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 -- 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32
Tues. Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wed. Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thurs. 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Fri. Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Sat. Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Next Sun. Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16;
Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for
one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. - Mk 10:25
Priest Mass Intentions Sat. 10-13 4:30 pm Mary Adams
By Derek Adams Sun. 10-14 8:00 am †Patrick Couch
By Frank & Rose Marie Granato 10:00 am †Jim Martin & †Jim Laveroni 5:00 pm The People of St. Francis of Assisi Tues. 10-16 8:00 am †Jenny Grundl
By Al & Rosanna Thomas Wed. 10-17 8:00 am Frank & Gertrude Susa & Family
living & deceased By Rudy Susa
Robert & Jeanette Bauer By Karen Behne
†Francis Pfisterer By Tony Conigliaro
Thurs. 10-18 8:00 am †John Reynolds By Family
Fri. 10-19 8:00 am †Margaret Pillmore By Kay Burkett
Sat. 10-20 4:30 pm †Frances Russo Sun. 10-21 8:00 am †Henri & †Suzanne Rabin
By Bernadette Ryle 10:00 am The People of St. Francis of Assisi 5:00 pm †Deceased members of the
Leistiko Family By Gene & Evelyn Leistiko
Library Corner The library is open on a limited schedule during construction. You can visit from 10 AM to noon on Tuesday and Thursday and from 3 to 4:30 on Saturday. If you would like access at another time, contact John Cox or call Lucy at 303-485-7193.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT
BRINGING COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND AND NURSING HOMES: If you or a loved one are unable to come to Mass, or are in a care facility, we have wonderful ministers who would be happy to bring Holy Communion to you, whether it is for a short term, or longer term. We are here for you! Ways we have ministered: We have given hope to those going through a crisis, we have given families comfort, and brought the love and strength of Jesus to the weary; and have prayed with someone who was dying. Please call Helen Herman for a Communion Minister to visit you. 4
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Road to Rome Raffle tickets are now on sale! Grand prize: airfare for 4 to Rome, Italy and a 7-night stay at the Alimandi Hotel just outside the Vatican walls.
Buy 3 or more tickets to be entered into the Sydney, Australia drawing. Tickets are 1-$50, 3-$135, 5-$220 and 10-$400,15-585, 20-$750. Grand prize drawing will take place December 2018.
Tickets are limited — buy yours today! Visit Road-toRomeRaffle.com or call 303.477.5436. Proceeds benefit the lives and ministries of the Capuchins Franciscans of the Province of Mid-America.
The Capuchin Brothers will be selling Raffle tickets at St. Francis of Assisi after each of the Masses on the weekend of Oct. 20th.
Agape Safe Haven As we prepare for the winter season the staff and volunteers at
Agape Safe Haven have been reflect-ing upon the fact that "We Are All God's Children". Each one of us, no matter our life's circumstances, is a child of God and beloved by Him. Won't you help Agape Safe Haven bring dignity and hope to the homeless guests we serve?
We are a Christian Organization that w o r k s w i t h o u r H o m e l e s s Guests. Our goal has always been to
be a 'HANDS UP’ ministry. Our goal is to be GOD’S good stewards. Isn’t that what He calls us to do?
This is our 3rd Season and we have had wonderful results…
We are in immediate need of donations like plain t shirts, men’s and women’s undergarments, socks, and thermal underwear. In addition, we would appreciate donations of coffee and household cleaning supplies. Please place these items in the appropriate box in the Narthex. Do you have an extra hour or two during the week? We are in such need of Volunteers. Agape Safe Haven does not receive State or City funding. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Michele McCracken at 303-564-0696. Also, please go to our website-agapesafehaven.org
FOOD DRIVE: The Knights of Columbus will be coordinating a parish food drive to benefit St. John's Food Bank after all of the Masses on Saturday, October 27th, and Sunday, October 28th. "Reminder" grocery bags will be distributed after the Masses on Saturday, October 20th, and Sunday, October 21st. Needed items include non
-perishable foods like canned soups, vegetables, and fruits, canned tuna and chicken, dry pasta, boxed macaroni and cheese dinners, peanut butter, and the like. Disposable diapers are also in great demand. The Food Bank assists over 200 families and individu-als each week in meeting basic nutritional needs. Last spring, the parishioners of St. Francis donated 2,256 pounds of food, 160 pounds of disposable diapers, and $85.00 in cash to the Food Bank; your continuing generosity is greatly appreciated!
Kick off the Christmas season with this fundraiser for Longmont Meals on Wheels! The Gift of Home is a self-guided tour of three beautifully decorated homes, running November 30th and December 1st, with a VIP preview night on November 29th. Decorations will be available for purchase. VIP night (Nov 29th 5-9pm) includes dinner at one of four local restaurants and an opportunity to view the homes that evening or through Saturday. General admission days are Nov 30th 10am-7pm and Dec 1st 9am-3pm. VIP tickets are $45 per person, and General Admission tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. All tickets can be purchased online or at Ace Hardware, Longmont Florist, Niche Design House, Longmont's Woodley's Fine Furniture, Niwot Market, Front Range Mercantile and Longmont Meals on Wheels. Go to www.thegiftofhome.org for more information or to purchase tickets.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 3, 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 10, 2017 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018
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Religious Ed. Helen Herman 303-772-6322 x 226 E-mail: [email protected]
God’s been asking for your commitment; and you’ve been hoping he’s asking someone else, but certainly not YOU! But wait, He IS asking you; and so am I! Time’s a wasting! We need you to take that step in faith now!! The following classes have no volunteer. Kids are waiting for you!
Tues. 4:30-5:45 pm – 2nd grade – Aide Tues. 6:15-7:30 pm – 1st grade – Catechist Substitutes – always needed for all sessions, some-times with short notice.
CONFIRMATION FOR 3RD & 4TH GRADES: Did you know that due to Archbishop Aquila’s Restored Order for Sacraments that our 3rd & 4th graders will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year if they have completed 1 year of Basics? Please register your children for RE Classes soon. It is very important for them to begin learning about their faith before their Sacramental year; and to continue their formation beyond Eucharist or Confirmation. Green Registration Forms are available in the Narthex; or you may go to our web-site to register and pay on-line. A copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate is required to register for a Sacramental class. Please help us by registering early.
WHERE ARE OUR 1ST and 3rd GRADERS? Right now enrollment for 1st & 3rd grade is low. Where are you? We’re missing you, come and join us!
CLASS SESSIONS There will not be Kindergarten classes during regular RE. Tuesday 4:30-5:45 pm – Grades 1-4
Tuesday – 6:15-7:30 pm – Grades 1-5
Wednesday – 4:30-5:45 pm – Grades 1-5 Please complete your registration by Friday 11 am in order to be placed in a class for the upcoming week. Thank you! STEWARDSHIP: IS ABOUT USING YOUR GIFTS WELL.
MY CHILD HAS RECEIVED FIRST COMMUNION or CONFIRMATION – WHAT HAPPENS NOW? We truly hope your child will continue their religious education long after receiving the sacraments. Your/their faith is a life-long learning process!
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ENDOW class studying Pope Paul VI’s encyclical Humanae Vitae: We are exploring Pope Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical upholding the Church’s teaching on the sanctity of marriage and the incompatibility of birth control with that vocation. With others in this study group, dare to open the letter that challenges the demands and expectations of the secular world. Learn the good news of what the Church really teaches about marriage, lasting love, and the treasure of new life!
Classes began on Thursday, October 11, from 10:00 am to 12 noon. We are meeting in the grade 5 classroom near St. Clare Hall. To purchase a study guide go to https://endowgroups.org/groups/kathleen-huddleston-s-group-6 If you have any questions you may send an email to Kathleen Huddleston at [email protected]
Liturgical Training Make up Day
Current and new ministers EMHCs: Mandatory!
(Archbishop’s Mandation Renewal is this year!)
Friday, 10-19, 6-8:20 pm Mass. Coord. + EMHC: 6-7:20 pm
Lectors: 7-8:20 pm
Calling All Moms! MUMS will be meeting this Thursday, October 18th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Benedict Hall at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. MUMS is a program for mothers of all ages. It is a place to meet new friends, be inspired,
share ideas and get encouragement from other moms. We hope to see you there! As always, new members are welcome any-time and babysitting is available. Contact Nina at [email protected] for more information.
7:30 a.m. – Holy Mass Bishop Jorge Rodríguez, Ph.D., Celebrant
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Speakers throughout the day
Coffee and pastries at registration Lunch at noon – Mile High Catering
GospelOfLifeCo.org
REGISTRATION AND PRICING Early Bird Registration $50 (online closes Oct. 18)
Student rate $15 (high school/university) Walk-ins $55 (no lunch provided)
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Religious Ed. Continued
CATHOLIC RADIO – 1060 am – KRCN – “Change your station, change your life.” On 10/4 at 10 am, the topic on “Take 2 With Jerry & Debbie” was “Have You Sat at the Bedside of a Dying Person? Did You Do Something to Help Them Get to Heaven?” – You can always listen to a replay at 10 pm, or go to their website. (Can you tell this is my favorite pro-gram?)
TODAY’S JOKE – Andy: I read in the newspa-per that Scarecrow won the Nobel Prize.
Aloysius: Yes, because he was outstanding in his field!
CHURCH ATTIRE REMINDER: Did you know that you are a temple of the Holy Spirit? You’ll never regret dressing appropriately with modesty & humility. Be brave, be a leader – please dress reverently when you come to spend time with our Lord, Jesus Christ! Thank you! Do your jeans have glitter on the back pockets? This scratches the wooden pews. Please save such jeans for another time.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd started last week. The program has had tremendous support from our parish and I wanted to make sure to thank 2 very special businesses for their help. Longmont Florist is providing flowers each week so that the children can put arrangements on our prayer table. This is the most important
area of our atrium (classroom) and where the children begin and end each session. The children love creating something beautiful to display and take great pride in their work. St. John’s Food Bank is providing a walking break-fast for our CGS children on Sundays so that they can quickly fill their bellies and attend 10am mass with their families. Thank you so much Longmont Florist and St. John’s Food Bank!!! If you are interested in helping our program, contact Julia at 310-409-5701 or [email protected].
MUMS (Mothers Uplifting Mothers Spiritually) is in need of babysitting help! We are looking for adults to care for our children two mornings a month. The time and care you give will be a critical piece in the success of this important ministry for women. You would be needed the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month 8:45-11:00 am through May at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. These are paid positions.
OUR Center Lunch: Please call Cece @ 303-682-1032 if you can help serve on Oct. 20th. We purchase the food, prepare and serve. We are there from 10:30—2:00. Thank you.
Stewardship AUGUST OFFERTORY:……..…... $66,270.19 (4 weeks) If you need offertory envelopes, please call the office. If you would like Electronic Fund Transfer go to our website, highlight Live Your Faith, and click on GIVING and follow the prompts. EFT offertory donors will not receive Sunday Offertory envelopes but will receive special occasion envelopes on a quarterly basis.
Hello Everyone! October is the month of the rosary. On October 7 we celebrated the feast of Our Lady of The Rosary. Let us all try extra hard to pray the rosary everyday for the safety of our nation. We have so much to be thankful for, especially Jesus & Mary being with us always. Thank You God. We love You!!! Love and Prayers, Stewardship Council
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018
August 2018 Gift Card Program Results Sales Earnings Gift Cards/Scrip 12,150.00 648.79 King Soopers Reload 16,806.50 840.33 Schwan’s online 578.07 115.61 Amazon Smile rebate 6,298.22 31.57 PrestoPay Proceeds 2,500.00 77.25 Totals 38,332.79 1,713.55
Building Loan Balances 6/30/18 Building $1,703,201.53 Updated quarterly Land $387,308.93 Updated yearly Monthly Payments $17,031.87
Weekly Schedule Sun. 10-14 8:00 am CGS/ 5th Gr 9am-noon Knights Breakfast/ SCH 6:00 pm Return Support Group/ SCH Mon. 10-15 9:00 am Biblical School/ SCH 1:00 pm CGS/ Library 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry/ 5th Gr Tues. 10-16 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 4:30 pm RE/ ClRms 6:15 pm RE/ ClRms Wed. 10-17 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:45 am TORCH CCM/ SCH, ClRms 9:30 am CGS/ Library 4:30 pm RE/ ClRms 6:00 pm Edge Youth/ SCH 6:30 pm Teresa of Avila Study/ 5th Gr Thurs. 10-18 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 6:30 pm RCIA/ 4th Gr. 6:30 pm S.T.E.P. parenting class/ 5th Gr Fri. 10-19 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:30 am Rosary/ Church 5:30 pm Mass of Reparation/ Church 6:00 pm Lit. Ministry Make up, EMs 7:00 pm Lit. Ministry Make up, Lectors Sat. Oct.20/21 After masses Bags for SJ Food drive/ Narthex Sun. 10-21 8:00 am CGS/ Library 9am-noon Coffee & Donuts/ SCH 6:00 pm Return Support Group/ SCH
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Respect Life
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: Gabriel House (Sacred Heart of Mary Parish) is an outreach program of Catholic Charities and is committed to assist pregnant women and families with small children 0 - 5 years old. We provide diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, clothes. Boulder Gabriel House is in need of volunteers to help on Saturdays 9am to 12 noon. If you would like to volunteer some of your time on Saturdays, please contact Amy Robertson (720)799-9302 or email to [email protected]
Between September 26 and October 7th, 101 moms, that we know of, decided to turn away
from abortions and chose life. Parishioners who stood outside of the Boulder abortion clinic, 1130 Alpine, reported seeing 6 women enter on Tuesday, the day the late-term abortion begins. Is abortion rare? Not with 6 in a week at one clinic in one American town. Please join us for the campaign, in peaceful witness at the clinic, with your prayers and fast-ing. Please visit the 40 Days for Life daily blogs for updates on the international campaign – how God is changing hearts and minds.
VOLUNTEERS: The “Safe Environment”
class is required by the Archdiocese of Denver for staff & adult volunteers who work with, or volunteer with children within the Archdiocese.
Participants are required to read and sign the Archdiocese “Code of Conduct” and complete a secure on-line Back-ground Check.
This class is for adults only - class size is limited to 14 participants.
Registration is required for class attendance – Please sign up on the Sign-up Board, e-mail Helen, or call Helen at 303-772-6322 x226. THANK YOU!
If you have taken this class within the past 5 years you may take an on-line refresher course. Please check your certificate for the expiration date; and contact Louise.
“SAFE ENVIRONMENT” – AN IMPORTANT CLASS FACILITATOR – Helen Herman
WE WILL KEEP ALL OUR CHILDREN SAFE!!
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT
Youth Leadership Team Opportunities GREAT NEWS TO REPORT! The number of boys in the EDGE Middle School program has grown! Another man is needed to mentor these young men at our gathering each week. Are you or someone you know available to lead these young men? You must be between the ages of 17-77 and a Catholic in good standing. Please contact Sandy Gross at [email protected].
Two female mentors are needed in order to start a new high school girls’ YDisciple group. If you’ve been wondering how you can share your gifts with the Church, especially with high school young ladies, please contact Sandy Gross at [email protected]. As always, training and support are provided! The best way to learn your faith is to pass it on to others!
Thank you to Tim Medearis, Ethan Brandt, Jonah Martinez, Rachel Riley, Terri Monahan-Mitchell, Karen Simmons, Maddie Brandt and Hoa Nguyen for hearing the call to ministry! If you or someone you know is interested in being part of a YDisciple group, please let me know. I can put girls on a waiting list at this time. I can accept 3 more guys at this time.
YDisciple is a mentor-intensive discipleship group where youth meet once a week with their friends and two mentors to discuss their faith and get to know one an-other on a deeper level. Each group determines its own meeting time and place. YDis-ciple groups use the YDisciple program on FORMED and the SUMMIT Scripture study program. Every 6 weeks YDisciple groups gather for service projects, mini-retreats, or fun outings. Space for YDisciple is very limited, so register soon. Parent involvement is a must. Parents provide snacks and places to meet in their homes. Parents also help us locate new mentors for new groups. YDisciple will continue to add new groups through-out the year as new mentors are trained. All registration forms are online and in the lobby. We now have a waiting list for girls and 3 spots available for boys. Registration is $25. Contact [email protected] to sign up youth and recommend mentors.
The EDGE Middle School Youth Group is open to grades 6 – 8. We meet on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30. EDGE is filled with fun activities, games, praise and worship experiences, small group discussions, teaching elements, and a special opportu-nity to "Put on the Armor of Christ". The Armor program has different challenges for the youth to accomplish on their own in order to earn medals. At EDGE, St. Francis youth will make friendships with each other and with Jesus
Christ. Our goal is to encourage youth to develop a daily prayer time, Scripture study, and an appreciation for the Sacraments so they will remain disciples of Christ throughout their lifetime. Retreats will be offered in the Spring.
To join Edge, please fill out a registration form and return it to the parish office. Forms are online and in the church narthex. Registration is $25.
There will be NO EDGE on Oct. 31 or Nov 21. Nov. 28 is our last meeting in 2018.
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Youth Group Happenings
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KICK-OFF retreat was SO MUCH FUN! The “Faith like a Child” Kick-Off retreat was a great success! THANK YOU to all of our mentors for being so awesome! A special thanks to Anne-marie Boyer for being our lunch angel and feeding us all so well! It’s going to be a great year!
Youth Program Dates Edge Middle School meets on Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30 PM. All 6-8 grade youth are welcome! There will be no EDGE on Oct.
31 or November 21. High School YDisciple times will be determined by each small group and its mentors. Youth MUST register in order to be
part of YDisciple. There are 3 spots left for high school-aged young men. Fill out a registration form and drop it off at the office or fill one out online. Registration fee is $25. Thanks! For information regarding EDGE, YDisicple, Leadership team, and MS/HS Sacramental prep, please contact Sandy Gross at
[email protected]. My hours are usually Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Sacraments grades 6-12 Why: The teen Sacrament program is here to help you became a Saint and know and love the Lord for a lifetime and beyond. What else is there?! Who: All Catholics in grades 6 -12 who need the Sacraments of 1st Communion and/or Confirmation. What you need to do: Sacramental Prep classes at St. Francis are two-year programs. Therefore, youth who desire First Communion as well as Confirmation need to participate in two years of youth group and one year of monthly Sacrament classes. They can take their Sacramental prep class during their second year. Those who only need the Sacrament of Confirmation have already attended classes for
their previous sacraments, so they will meet the 2-year requirement with one year of youth group and the monthly Sacrament prep classes. These can be done during the same year. When: Classes are the first Tuesday of the month with home assignments, 6:15-7:30. Starting Oct. 2 and ending April 30. How: Registration forms for grades 6-12 can be found in the lobby and online. Fill out a form and put it in the office mailbox downstairs. Registration is $65.
WHAT CAN I GET FOR $10? Take a look at these RESTAURANT/ FOOD gift cards as well as the return percent-age to the building fund! Looking for something else? Just ask one of the sellers and we will see if that card is available for order, or go to www.shopwithscrip.com to see all the listings. Arby’s 8% Lefty's-40% Smashburger-10% Burger King 4% McDonald’s-10% Starbucks-7% Your Butcher Frank-10% Noodles-8% Subway-6% Carl's, Jr-5% Panera-8% Taco Bell-5% Chipotle-10% Papa Murphy's-8% Wendy's-4% Dairy Queen-3% Pizza Hut-8% Ziggi's-10% Einstein Bros Bagels-10% Chick-fil-A (temporary)
LOOKS WHAT’S NEW: We now have $25 DSW gift cards at a 8% return to the Building Fund. Does your baby need a new pair of shoes? Get these gift cards first and help your baby and the Building Fund too!
FALL IS CALLING!! Please remember to get your gift cards for all your fall cleanup projects. We have Lowe's, Ace, and Home Depot in $25 denominations. You can order $100 (or higher denominations for Lowes and Home Depot) for your large projects. For Fall sports, we have Dick's. Please stop by the
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