St. Francis of Assisi Parish February 15, 2015 • Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ...................................................................................... From the Pastor’s Desk his weekend our parish is invited to par cipate in the Diocese of Sacramento’s 25th Annual Catholic Appeal for support of social services, tui on assistance for needy Catholic school families, and the training of future clergy who will serve in this diocese. 25% of all funds contributed by our parish is returned to us, which we will use for our Assistance to the Needy program. T Our parish has responded very well over the 25 years of this Appeal. You are to be commended for your generosity, for caring about those who are in need here in midtown, and those who are in need elsewhere in our diocese. In many places in our diocese, people live below the poverty level. This is especially true in the north area of the diocese as well as in the small agricultural communi es. Our awareness, and our willingness to reach out to the most vulnerable and marginalized is a witness to our gra tude for what we have received from God, to our willingness to share our gi s, and to our radical commitment to live the gospel—to our Franciscan values. We enter into the Lenten Season this coming Wednesday with the recep on of ashes. Lent is a me for looking at who we are and what we have. It is a me of repentance. Our tradi on suggests that giving “alms;” taking me out of our busyness for “prayer,” for serious reflec on on what needs to change in our lives; and performing acts of “penance”— all lead to “repentance” and provide us with an opportunity for something to happen within each of us that deepens our rela onship with God and one another and ourselves. Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 5:15 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am, Noon Weekday Masses (in St. Clare Chapel) 12:10 pm A means to move us in this peniten al me is our Parish Lenten Retreat, which will begin next weekend with the preaching of Sister Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ at all the Masses. Sister Mary Beth is a top-notch scholar and teacher, and a deeply prayerful and insigh ul person, who will encourage us to use this Lenten Season to open our minds and broaden our horizons to experience Lent as a Spring me of new hope and life in the Spirit, inspired by Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi. I hope that you will join me for her presenta ons on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings (February 23-25) in the church—as well as for the soup suppers in Brunsman Hall, before the presenta ons, which will be prepared and hosted by our parish staff and ministries. Sr. Mary Beth will also present a morning session on Tuesday, February 24, for those not able to come to the evening sessions. I also invite you to join us on Thursday evening for the celebra on of our parish Lenten Community Rite of Reconcilia on. During our recent retreat, the parish staff spent some me in faith sharing, and I was inspired by what our staff members were sharing to ask that they contribute to this column during the weeks of Lent, sharing with you some reflec ons on what this season means to them and how they envision their ministries encouraging each of us on our Lenten journey of repentence. On a closing note, I wish to thank all those who contributed their me and talents to the wonderful dedica on of our altar last weekend at the 9:30 am Mass. Un l next week…. May The Lord Give You Peace…. kjl Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm or by appointment Church Hours M-Th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Opportunities and Information Franciscan Pathways of Justice and the Sacramento Diocese Black Catholic Ministry are sponsoring: Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 18 Lenten Journey For Racial Justice Mass with Distribution of Ashes 6:30am, 8:30am (with our School) and 12:10pm in the Church Workshop Sunday, February 15 3:00 - 4:30 pm Brunsman Hall Evening Service of the Word with Distribution of Ashes 6:30pm in the Church A sh Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. The Lenten season is not just a ma er of personal renewal and healing. We do not enter it alone. We enter as community, seeking to renew the heart and soul of our community. (Note: the 8:30am Mass will be with the students, faculty and staff of our parish school. All are welcome to par cipate!) P lease plan to join us for a workshop on racial jus ce. Our guest speakers at the workshop will be: • Father Bartholomew Landry, CSP Parochial Vicar at Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco. Fasting and Abstinence • Judge Ronald A. Wilson, reƟred Founder of the Na onal Jus ce Founda on, the Roots College Preparatory School for Wayward Children. His many awards include: the NAACP Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award, the Mar n Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award, and the Ida B. Wells Social Jus ce Award. Before re rement he served as Presiding Judge for South Tucson, AZ. Abstinence from Meat Observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14 years and older. Fasting Observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics 18 to 59 years old. The tradi onal norm for fas ng is to eat only one full meal. Smaller meals throughout the day, if all added up, should not be more than one full meal. • Father Bernard Kwame Assenyoh, SVD Past Provincial Council member of the SVD Southern Province, Priest Council Member of the New Orleans Archdiocese, and Superior, SVD New Orleans District. Mass 5:00pm in the Church (immediately following workshop) Lenten Soup Suppers Sponsored by Our School February 19 Topic: 5:30pm F ather Bartholomew Landry will preside. Music will be provided by the St. Dominic Youth Choir, whose mission is to “bring those present closer to our Lord by providing a musical se ng that allows the spirit to speak to and open hearts.” “Penance and Merciful Cross” Dinner (please bring 1 can of soup per person) For more informaƟon please contact Galen (GalenU@ sƞrancisparish.com or 916-443-8084 x114). 6:00 - 7:00 pm Lenten Reflection and Activity February 25: March 18: “Almsgiving” “Stations of the Cross and Resurrection” Little Black Books for Lent J oin our school families in Brunsman Hall for a simple meal and an opportunity for prayer, reflec on, and prepara on for Easter. RSVP not required but greatly appreciated for a general head count: Tami Gu errez (TamiLG@sbcglobal.net). This Weekend After Mass in the Old Sanctuary e are once again offering the Little Black Books as a prayer opportunity for our Lenten journey! Copies of this very popular Lenten guide will be available after all Masses in the old sanctuary space and during the week at the Parish Center. $1 donation. W Stations of the Cross Fridays in Lent, starting this Friday 3:00pm and 6:00pm in the Church W e invite you to join our parish community in praying the Sta ons of the Cross. 2 A Springtime of Franciscan Giftedness Parish Lenten Retreat with Sr. Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ EVENING SESSIONS Monday – Wednesday, February 23 – 25 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Church (Preceded by a Simple Supper at 5:50 pm in Brunsman Hall hosted by Our Parish Ministries) MONDAY: “Beauty and Abundant Love: A Springtime of Franciscan Giftedness” TUESDAY: “Lent: A Time for Conversion into Love” WEDNESDAY: “‘God So Loved the World’ — Walking the Narrow Path into Life” MORNING SESSION “Lent: A Time for Conversion into Love” Tuesday, February 24 9:30 am - Noon in Brunsman Hall (9:30 - 10:00 am Coffee and Refreshments • Parking available in the schoolyard) S r. Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ is a sister of St. Joseph of Orange, currently on the faculty at the Franciscan School of Theology in Oceanside. She has a doctorate in Medieval Philosophy from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland and taught for many years at Loyola Marymount University, where she was chair of the Philosophy Department and Professor of Philosophy. Her specialty is the thought of Franciscan Master, Blessed John Duns Scotus. Sr. Mary Beth is the author of many books and ar cles, including Rejoicing in the Works of the Lord: Beauty in the Franciscan TradiƟon (2010), and is a frequent speaker at Franciscan gatherings. Your Financial Support Mardi Gras Gala Thank You, St. Francis! REGULAR GIVING (Offertory) (Includes direct deposit and online donaƟons) January 18 Year-to-date (7/1/2014-1/21/2015) Last year $ Change % Change Our Mardi Gras Gala was a wonderful celebra on of community and, thanks to your overflowing presence and generosity, it was a huge success, with a record-breaking a endance of 300! All proceeds will help support our parish ministries, especially our Step Live Auction Item Ministry, which provides shelter Donor & Winner each night of the week and a nutri ous breakfast each morning to our homeless brothers and sisters. $12,275 $390,899 380,482 10,417 2.7% DESIGNATED DONATIONS (Includes direct deposit and online donaƟons) Building Fund (includes ONE Campaign 25% share) Dona ons to date (7/1/2014-1/21/2015) Last year $ Change % Change $49,434 34,899 14,535 41.7% There are many people to thank and to recognize for their hard work and commitment: the Mardi Gras Commi ee, which met monthly beginning in August 2014: Diana Bosley, Clayton Whitehead, Phil Trimboli, Bob Reid, Fran Anderson, Jackie Mikesell, Judy Guardalabene, Bernade e Claire, Rose Richards, Janet Vi , Marguerite Oates, and Galen Unruh. Step Ministry Dona ons to date (7/1/2014-1/21/2015) Last year $ Change % Change $30,491 32,975 -2,484 -7.5% Francis House (January 2015) Volunteers who helped on the day of the event with set up, gree ng, raffle cket sales, “spo ng” bidders at the live auc on, clean up and...: Anny Beeson, Bob Mar nez, Kay Skonieczny, Susan Greene, Steve and Cheryl Tholcke, Judy Miranda, Pat and Vickie Cosen no, Paul Rieschick, Skip Bacon, Dale Richards, Maureen Paley, Andy Molina, Jackie Mikesell, and Adam Pacheco. A special thanks to 7th-grade students from St. Francis Elementary for helping assemble table decora ons: Mariah Hudnut, Samantha Lingao, Chloe Splinter, Alaine Blasé and Mira Saab—and to parishioner Mar n White who was their guide. $1,833 ONE CAMPAIGN: January 2015 Update Goal: Pledged & One-Time Gi s: % of Goal: # of gi s: % par cipa on: $653,833 $464,613 70.8% 248 15.5% Prayer Requests Most of all, a big thank-you to those who donated items for the live and silent auc ons and raffle, to those who bid on and purchased those items, and to all who joined us for the evening. Your community spirit and generosity made the Mardi Gras Gala a big success. Congratula ons, St. Francis! Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters Who Are Ill or in Pain Michele Dyke Who Have Been Called to Eternal Life Richard Sanchez, Inez Dolores Millesis Mass Intentions for this Week Feb. 14 Sat. Feb. 15 Sun. 5:15pm 7:30am 9:30am Noon Feb. 17 Tue. 12:15pm Feb. 18 Wed. 12:15pm Feb. 17 Thu. 12:15pm Feb. 17 Fri. 12:15pm Lawrence Weisser FMU (Franciscan Missions) Mona Mertens† Pro Populo (for parishioners) Lawrence Weisser Lawrence Weisser Lawrence Weisser Lawrence Weisser o request that your loved one be added to our prayer request list, please contact Galen Unruh, Director of Outreach (443-8084 x114 or GalenU@s rancisparish.com). To request a Mass Inten on, please contact SJeanay Willis Bolden, Parish Secretary (443-8084 or SJeanayB@s rancisparish.com). Welcome New Parishioners T Joshua and Kate Alves and daughter Zoie and son Ryker 4 Marissol Ramirez-Maldonado and Vicki Maldonado-Ramirez From Our School End of Year Statements Catholic Schools Week Staff Appreciation Day Your 2014 Donations to St. Francis M any students arrived on the morning of January 27 with gi bags, flowers, and small tokens of apprecia on for our incredible teachers and staff. Meanwhile, our Parent Club and Room Parents organized breakfast treats, lunch, and an array of tasty desserts in the teacher’s room. T hank you to all who shared with St. Francis from your financial resources in 2014—no gi was too small, and every gi ma ered, helping to build up our community and support our parish programs 2014 summary statements of dona ons have been mailed out. If you did not receive a statement and would like a copy, please contact Fran Anderson (frana@s rancisparish. com or 443-8084 x102). Lost and Found Lost and Found This Weekend and Next Weekend E very week, someone leaves something behind in the church—prescrip on glasses, car keys, sweaters, rosaries.... These items are taken to the Parish Center on Monday mornings. Kinders Come to Mass O n January 24, our Kindergartners joined us at our School Mass for the first me. They were accompanied by their Big Buddies in the 8th Grade, and we were delighted to have them join in our celebra on. The Mass was led by the 3rd Grade, who chose to donate items to the SPCA as part of their offering. One of the highlights was the enthusias c par cipa on of our students during the invigora ng final song, "Rise Up In Splendor" — which was led by our always harmonious School Choir. This weekend and next weekend, items that have been collec ng for a period of me will be in a box near the main doors of the church, so if you have lost something, you are welcome to go through the items. As we go forward, “found” items will be kept for one month at the Parish Center. Usable items will then be donated to chari es; other items will be discarded. Illness and the Liturgy Illness and the Liturgy O ur tradi on of prayer involves close contact with each other. By gathering together, singing, praying, sharing a pew, exchanging the sign of peace and receiving communion we respond to God’s call to worship as members of Christ’s body and to be nourished by Word and Sacrament. However, if you are ill, it is a sign of charity for your brothers and sisters to keep that illness from spreading to others. CSAC Needs You! A re you a registered member of our parish? Do you have a strong and posi ve commitment to Catholic school educa on? Nomina ons are now being accepted for our Catholic School Advisory Commission (CSAC), for a two-year term. Guided by Franciscan values, the CSAC advises Fr. Ken and Principal Ivan Hrga about opportunities and goals in these areas: Planning, Policy Development, Finances, Facilities Management, Marketing and Development. Members par cipate in monthly mee ngs, as well as ad hoc and execu ve mee ngs. New members a end the Diocesan "New School Advisory Commission Members' Workshop." To help us to protect and care for our brothers and sisters, we are asked to: If you are interested, please submit a nomina on form (available on the school webiste under “Forms,” or from the Parish Center) in a sealed envelope to St. Francis Parish, 1066 26th St., Sac 95816, a n: Fr. Ken Laverone, OFM. • Receive Holy Communion in the form of bread only (un l flu season has passed). • Pray the Lord’s Prayer with our hands joined instead of holding hands. • Exchange a sign of peace that does not involve touching others. (it helps to smile!) 5 Ongoing: All Are Welcome Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Young Adults Sundays during the Liturgy of the Word at our 9:30am Mass, children K-4th grade are escorted from the church to the Parish Center Chapel by an adult catechist for CLOW. No registra on required. Parents may accompany their children. If you are in your 20’s or 30’s, come try out our young adults groups called Chris an Life Communi es (CLC), where you will become part of a young adult community (approximately 4 - 10 people). There is no commitment—just a end once and go from there. Our CLCs are based on Igna an as well as Franciscan spirituality and are a place for growth, companionship, and transforma on. More info: Patrice at YoungAdults@s rancisparish.com. Church Tours 4th Sundays a er Noon Mass. Communion Visitation To request a visit for you or a loved one, please email: SFCommunionVisita on@gmail.com. Please include your phone number in your email. Or call Galen (443-8084 x114). Other Opportunities Clara’s House Needs You! Contemplative Prayer Healing Prayer ministers are available to pray for you or your loved ones. Email your prayer pe ons to healingprayer@ s rancisparish.com, or call the parish office (443-8084). Be a missionary in your own back yard to those living in poverty, those who are homeless, those without enough to eat, those who are poor and ill without access to health care. They are o en invisible, yet they live here in our own back yard! You can be a missionary to these people through Clara’s House – a primary health-care clinic serving the voiceless and vulnerable among us. Opera ng completely with volunteer staff, we need skilled and caring people to serve as medical professionals, clerical workers and recep onists. See “How to Help” at www.clarashouse.org for more informa on. We ask the prayerful support of everyone. Thank you. High School Youth Ministry World Marriage Day - Renewal of Vows Mondays 6:00 pm in the Parish Center Chapel. Tuesdays a er 12:10 pm Mass in St. Clare Chapel. Gospel Series Sundays 11:00 -11:45 am in the Parish Center. Reflecon and medita on on the gospel. Sponsored by the Peace & Jus ce Commi ee. More info: Mary Myrick (536-9753). Healing Prayer High School Youth Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:00-8:00pm in the Parish Center. Light dinner provided. Don’t forget to bring a friend! February 21 Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a special 11:00 am Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in which married couples may renew their wedding vows. An informal recep on for couples and their families will follow. Special cer ficates will be given to couples celebra ng milestone anniversaries (10, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 50+). If you are interested in a ending this free event, please register (names and anniversary year) at www.SacWMD.com. More info: (916) 733-0123. Hospitality Sundays a er 9:30am Mass join us for coffee and donuts in Brunsman Hall. Library Hours Thursdays, Noon-2:00pm and 1st and 3rd Sundays, 8:30-11:30am in the Parish Center. Registrations Now Open for Camp Pendola Nursery Program Catholic Iden ty through small group Chris an living is a part of the mission of Camp Pendola. Each cabin group has the opportunity to learn to live and play together with a collegeage counselor leading the way in a fun environment that experiences the wonders of God’s gi of crea on. For more informaon check out www.pendola.org or call 916-733-0123. Sundays: Child care (staffed by an adult and teen helpers) for children ages 1-3 during 9:30 am Mass in the room opposite the cafeteria on the first floor of our school on the Sundays when Faith Forma on classes are in session. Registra on is on-site. Prayer Service Weekly Readings Mondays: Led by our school children at 8:10am in the church (when school is in session). All are welcome! Sunday: Taizé Prayer Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00pm, in the church. T’ai Chi Chih Saturdays 9:05am in St. Clare Chapel or, weather permi ng, in the park across from the church. Wednesdays 6:00pm in the church (during Taizé Prayer). Thomas Merton Circle Meets bi-monthly. Refreshments provided. More info: John (482-6976). 6 Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 Parish Information St. Francis Parish Center Ofϐices: 1066 26th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Phone: 916.443.8084 Fax: 916.443.7356 • Website: www.stfrancisparish.com • Office Hours: MON-FRI, 9AM-5PM St. Francis Elementary School: 2500 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Phone: 916.442.5494 Website: www.stfranciselem.org • Office Hours: MON–THUR, 8AM–4PM and FRI, 8AM-2PM (during the School Year) Pastor Associate Pastor Principal Pastoral Associate Director of Liturgy Director of Faith Formation Director of Outreach Administrative Associate Plant Manager Office Assistant Parish Secretary and Wedding Coordinator Bookkeeper Communion Visitation Ministry Coordinator Infant Baptism Coordinator Library Coordinator Membership Coordinator Parish Council Chair Young Adults Ministry Coordinator Youth Ministry Coordinator In Residence at the Friary: Ken Laverone OFM Sebas an Sandoval, OFM Kjlofm@s rancisparish.com Sebas anS@s rancisparish.com x115 x111 Ivan Hrga Principal@s ranciselem.org Peggy Chambers, OMC PeggyC@s rancisparish.com x103 Deborah Jones DeborahJ@s rancisparish.com x110 Skip Bacon SkipB@s rancisparish.com x112 Galen Unruh GalenU@s rancisparish.com x114 Fran Anderson FranA@stfrancisparish.com x102 Joe Prassa JoeP@s rancisparish.com x107 Pamela Caballero PamelaC@s rancisparish.com x105 SJeanay Willis Bolden SJeanayB@s rancisparish.com Jacquie Embs JEmbs@s rancisparish.com Peggy Briggs SFCommunionVisita on@gmail.com Carol Spinella InfantBap sm@s rancisparish.com Pat Pavone Library@s rancisparish.com Christelle Cobian Membership@s rancisparish.com Michelle Hernandez-Flores ParishCouncil@s rancisparish.com Patrice Clemons YoungAdults@s rancisparish.com Traci Bean StFrancisTeens@gmail.com 916-442-5494 x104 x302 x101 Ray Bucher, OFM • Ken Laverone, OFM • Sebas an Sandoval, OFM Mark Schroeder, OFM • John Summers, OFM Register as a Member of Our Parish • Update Contact Information Name 1: Name 2: (Last Name, First Name) (Last Name, First Name) Address: (Street Address) (City, State) Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( Cell Phone: ( ) E-Mail: Mass you attend: [ ] 5:15 [ ] 7:30 Children’s Names [ ] 9:30 [ ] Noon PđĊĆĘĊ place this form in the collec on basket or • Mail it: 1066 26th St., Sacramento CA 95816 • Fax it: 916-443-7356 or • Register online: www.s rancisparish.com/membership.htm (Zip Code) ) M/F Date of Birth Grade G ILBERT CPA. 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