Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings Calendar of Events

November 2 —November 9, 2014

2 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís Grapevine, TX

Mon., November 3 St Martin de Porres, Religious

Phil 2:1-4; Lk 14:12-14

8:30AM Dale Armstrong Sr.

Elizabeth Cho

Tues., November 4 St Charles Borromeo, Bishop

Rom 12:3-13; Jn 10:11-16

NO MASS

Wed., November 5 Weekday

Phil 2:12-18; Lk 14:25-33

6:00PM Isabel Tabangcura

James Sincere

Joe Jarzynka

Thurs., November 6 Weekday

Phil 3:3-8a; Lk 15:1-10

8:30AM Micaela Garcia

Edelmira Rodriguez

Fri., November 7 Weekday

Phil 3:17—4:1; Lk 16:1-8

8:30AM Marty Mazur

Carolyn Holden

Amando Palma

Sat., November 8 Weekday

Phil 4:10-19; Lk 16:9-15

8:30AM NO MASS

5:00PM For the People

Sun.,November 9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12; 1 Cor 3:0c-11,16-17;

Jn 2:13-22

8:00AM Cathy West

10:00AM Julia Geng de Rios & Maximillano Rios

1:00PM Maria de la Paz Moran y Familia Lopez

4:30PM Vivian Tribble

Sunday, November 2 11:00am R.E.A.Ch-Meeting Rm

11:30am Children’s Catechesis

3:00pm Scout Emblem Instruction-Conference Rm

6:00pm Young Church (High School)-MPR

6:30pm Adult Catechesis-PH

Monday, November 3 10:00am Monday Morning Prayer Group-Rm 113

4:15pm Children’s Choir –Rm 112

7:00pm Service of Light-Church 7:00pm Spanish Adult Bible Study-Conference Rm

Tuesday, November 4 9:00am St Francis of Assisi Pre-School-FLC

6:30pm After Divorce Ministry Meeting-Rm 113

7:00pm Jovenes Para Cristo-Rm 115

7:00pm English Baptismal Prep Class-Meeting Rm

7:00pm Spanish Baptismal Prep Class—Rm 213

Wednesday, Novmeber 5 9:00am Women’s Crafters– Meeting Rm

9:00am Grupo de Mujers –Rm 113

7:00pm Breakout (Middle School)-MPR

7:00pm RCIA for Adults—PH

7:00pm Children’s Catechesis-FLC (Spanish)

Thursday, November 6 9:00am St Francis of Assisi Pre-School-FLC

6:15pm St Francis Flowers Group-Conference Rm

7:00pm CORE Team Meeting-Youth Center

Friday, November 7 9:15am Padre Pio Prayer Group-Reservation Chapel

9:30am St Francis Mom’s Group-PH

6:00pm Wedding Rehearsal Mummey/Miller

7:00pm Concert—Ge’la-MPR

Saturday, November 8 9:00am John Paul II Institute = Rm 213

3:00pm Wedding Mummey/Miller

7:00pm Man Up! Project-PH

Sunday, November 9 11:00am R.E.A.Ch.-Meeting RM

11:30am Children’s Catechesis—FLC

2:30pm Confirmation Session

3:00pm Scout Emblem Instruction-Conference Rm

6:00pm Young Church—MPR

6:30pm Adult Catechesis—PH

Altar Linen Ministry: Cathy Braunreiter-November 2

Sandra D’Ambrosio-November 9

THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (All Souls) November 2, 2014 3

Service of Light Mon., Nov. 3rd at 7pm

Book of Remembrance:

During the month of November, Catholics remem-

ber their deceased loved ones in a special way.

Located next to the baptismal font is the Book of

Remembrance in which you may list the names of

your deceased loved ones.

Training Session for

Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion

If you are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minis-

ter of Holy Communion, there will be a training session

on Sat., Nov. 15, 2014 @ 10:00 A.M in the Church and we

would invite you to attend. If you are currently a serving

minister and it has been four (4) years or longer since you

have been trained it is recommended that you attend to

learn of changes that have been incorporated by the

Diocese. To join this ministry you must meet the following

requirements: Sincere Christians of age from adoles-

cence (high school age on) through adulthood ac-

knowledged by peers to be active Catholic Christians.

Faithful Catholics who have received the sacraments of

Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation and participate

faithfully in the sacramental and liturgical life of the

Church. Fostered their own devotion to the Eucharist

and show an example to the rest of the faithful by their

reverent and prayerful manner. If you would like further

information or have any questions concerning this minis-

try please contact Tom Greathouse at sfceucha-

rist@verizon.net or 817-722-8484.

Ministry of the Week

Vocation Committee

ADVENT

November 19-21, 2014 Opens Wednesday @ 6PM Holy Mass

Ends Friday @ 1:00PM Benediction

Please pick up a brochure at Church En-

trances, browse through the details, choose

the time you wish to participate,

SIGN UP AND DROP THE FORM IN

THE DROP IN BOX.

Advent is a time of waiting and

preparation for the coming of Christ.

His birth was for His death, His death

was for our birth!

Thanksgiving Day

Mass Thursday, November 27

9:00am

You are invited to bring food to be blessed, rep-

resentative of your thanksgiving meal. Parish Of-

fice will close on Wed., November 26 at 12:00

noon and will remain closed until Monday, De-

cember 1st.

There will be Daily Mass on Friday, November

28th at 8:30am. The building will be closed im-

mediately following. There will be no Adoration.

The Respect Life Ministry thanks you for your generosity with the baby bottle campaign. All baby bottles should be returned to the Got Bot-tle? boxes at the entrances. May God richly bless you.

SAVE THE DATE! 31st Annual St. Francis Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 14 at 7:30 PM. More information coming soon!

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís Grapevine, TX 4

O U T R E A C H

M I N I S T R Y

Outreach Thrift Store and Pantry is in need of the following items:

Edible items: Tuna, chicken, mac and

cheese, cereal, pasta noodles, peanut

butter, jelly, pancake mix, syrup, crack-

ers, coffee, sugar, flour, cooking oil.

Paper goods: Dish detergent, laundry

detergent, toothpaste, deodorant,

shaving razors, shaving cream, sham-

poo/conditioner, bath soap and Toilet

Paper

Grocery or Wal-Mart Gift cards for

perishables.

Please place all items in the Outreach

Box in the Narthex or the Northwest

Foyer. Please check expiration dates

on food as expired food items cannot

be distributed. Thank You.

The Thrift Store is open

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Parishioners are welcome!!!

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The store carries new and gently used

men’s, women’s and children’s clothing,

toys and household items at an afford-

able price. Proceeds from SFO Thrift

Store are used to provide emergency

financial assistance to those in need.

Items carried in the Thrift Store are those

which are generously donated by our

parish community.

Votive Candle Intention

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Our Lady of Grace

Votive Candle for Personal Intention to

Our Lady of Grace or Sacred Heart A six day intentions votive candle which will burn from Saturday until

Thursday may be requested on a “First come first serve” with a do-

nation at the receptionist desk. For more information contact Rosie

at 817-481-2685.

Please pray for . . .

Report of Parish Contributions

Weekend of October 25th and 26th

Needed $ 28,000.00

Actual Regular Collection $ 30,822.93

Year-to-Date Over (Under) Budget $ (2,814.18)

St Francis Outreach $ 2,030.69

Mass Attendance 2,731

Our brothers and sisters who are ill, especially… Ruth Babson, Robin Chavez, Claire Coen, Sophie Diamond, Mozelle

Duckett, Roger Gilley, Diane Hardin, Betty Hale, Sandy Laverock, Mary Liz Loar, Steve Prescott, Demetrio Perez, Lexi Rhoads,

Jaydan Thompson, Daniel Pruit, Don Schutt, Desi Styer and family, Betty Tate, Cathy West, Margaret Weddel, & those serving

in the armed forces.

Please remember in prayer those who are deceased. May they find light & peace in the loving arms of our Lord

and Savior: Aurelia Garcia, Elaine Duston, Eva Resendez, Dona Pursley Cornutt, Ruth Alice Babson

Vocation View In You, Lord, I have found my peace. Is the Lord

calling me to be a peacemaker? (Psalm 131)

St. Francis Outreach will be sending packages to any

loved ones serving in the military and away from home

this Holiday Season. If you have someone you would like us

to send a package to please email: mmolini@sfatx.org or

place in Mary Molini's mailbox their APO address so that we

may send them a care package to be received by Christ-

mas. Items Needed for Care packages if you would like to

donate are:

Razors shaving cream baby wipes

beef jerky cards of support & Christmas blessings

Candy mixed nuts chewing gum

snack packages (goldfish crackers, cookies, etc)

playing cards word searches &crosswords phone cards

St. Francis of Assisi Preschool is looking for you! For more informa-

tion on this Catholic choice for your

preschooler contact Karen Deal at ext.

230 or at kdeal@sfatx.org.

THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (All Souls) November 2, 2014 5

Pilgrimage Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

and

Mexico City

With Fr. Flynn

Wed., February 25 -

Mon., March 2

Cost: $1690.00 Per Person-Double Occupancy

(add $450 for Single Supplement)

Included:

Flight from DFW to Mexico City

4 Star Hotel

Breakfast and Dinner

Transfers

Entrance to all the sites

Tour Guide

Taxes

Not Included: Tips for Guide, Drivers, Hotel staff, etc.

Lunch

Mandatory Travel Health Insurance:

Personal Expenses and souvenirs

Expenses for Travel Days

Please make checks payable to St. Francis of

Assisi—Credit Cards will be charged a 3%

Service Charge. Please call the parish

office for more information.

St. Francis Outreach

Youth Catechesis Thanksgiving Food Drive

Over the weeks of Nov. 2th and Nov. 9th we will be collecting can food to fill the Pantry at St.

Francis Outreach for the holidays! The following items are needed to prepare Thanksgiving

Baskets for those served by St. Francis Outreach.

Thanksgiving Baskets Items

Stuffing Mix Instant Potatoes Canned sweet potatoes Chicken broth

Cranberry sauce Gravy mix (no glass) Canned string beans, peas & corn

Bag of sugar or flour (small) Boxed pie crust mix Canned pumpkin mix Rice-small bag

Coffee or Tea Fruit cocktail Cream of mushroom soup

Canned french fried onions Frozen Chicken (2-3 pounds) Evaporated milk Small marshmallows

Turkeys (brought to Outreach on Saturdays)

Please consider donating these items needed for everyday use:

Everyday Items

Laundry detergent Dish soap Toothpaste and tooth brushes Toilet paper Deodorant Bar bath soap

ARISE

Adults Rooted in Scripture and Eucharist Young Adults Ministry

Come join us for our weekly Sunday Scripture Study on

Thursday nights at St. Francis!

For more information, see our calendar at sfatx.org/

index.cfm?load=page&page=207

Confirmation Session Dates: For Students & Parents

Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8 & Mar. 8

2:30pm-4:15pm

April 12 Session is for Students only Register your child for Confirmation online at sfatx.org

For information about requirements and the schedule for

our Youth Ministry, go to sfayoungchurch.com

Spirit Retreat

February 20—22, 2015

Confirmation

Saturday, April 25, 2015

10am

St. Francis Moms Please join other St. Francis Moms

for our monthly meeting in the

Parish Hall Wed., Nov. 19 at

9:30a.m. Childcare pro-

vided. For more information

about this group, please contact

M e l i s s a C o l l i n s a t

ffunkm@yahoo.com

St. Francis Mom’s Book

Study Group: The group meets from 9:30-11am

every other Friday, next meeting

November 7th.

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

for Catechesis

No Classes on

Wednesday, November 26 &

Sunday, November 30

Lector Workbooks, both English and Span-

ish, for the 2015 Liturgical Season are now

available for pick up in the church office.

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40 Horas de Adoración comienza el 19 de

noviembre después de la misa a las 6:00pm.

Día de Acción de Gracias

Jueves 27 de noviembre

Misa 9:00am (ingles)

La Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen Maria

Día de obligación

Lunes 8 de diciembre

Misas: 6:30am; 12:15pm y 7:00pm

Servicio de Reconciliación durante Adviento

Jueves 4 de diciembre

7:00pm Venga a celebrar el sacramento con Dios. No

habrá confesiones durante la Víspera de Navidad o

el Día de Navidad.

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Viernes 12 de diciembre

Misa 7:00pm

Concierto Navideño

Domingo 14 de diciembre

7:00pm

Platicas de Bautismo

Martes, 4 de noviembre a las 7pm. Se ofrecerán pláticas para los padres

y padrinos. Necesita traer una copia

del acta de nacimiento del niño a la

plática. Los padrinos seleccionados por los padres

tienen que ser católicos practicantes, es decir, que

han sido bautizados, confirmados, reciben comu-

nión, son casados por la iglesia, y asisten a Misa ca-

da Domingo, no hay excepciones. Para registrarse

por favor llame a la oficina con Rosie al 817-481-

2685. Los Bautizos en Español solo se llevarán aca-

bo el cuarto sábado del mes a las 10am en la Igle-

sia. Ya no tendremos bautizos durante la Misa en

Español de la 1:00pm

El peregrinaje a la Basílica de Nuestra

Señora de Guadalupe y México D.F.

con el Padre Flynn será del 25 de fe-

brero hasta el 2 de marzo. Mas infor-

mación esta disponible en las entrada.

FAMILIAS CATOLICAS

TE INVITA AL Gran Concierto:

Gela

Noviembre 7 – 2014 7:00pm

En el Gimnasio de la iglesia de San Francisco de Asís

861 Wildwood Lane, Grapevine Tx 76051

Ven Alabemos todos juntos a Dios!!!

Pre-venta Donación $10:00 Donación en puertas $15:00-Niños de 12 años o menores GRATIS

Información y boletos :

Oficina Rosie Rodriguez 817-481-2685 “o”

Patty Munoz 817-501-8569

Ministerio de la Semana:

Comité de Vocación

Celebración por nuestros difuntos. Te invita-

mos el 3 de noviembre a las 7pm a orar por

nuestros familiares que murieron en este año.

El Sacramento de Reconciliación Se realiza los sábados de 3:30 a 4:30p.m.

Les invitamos para que nos acompañen cada domingo a la 12:30pm en la iglesia para participar en el ROSARIO.

Clases de Confirmación para padres y estudiantes que recibirán confirma-

ción este año

Domingo: 9 de noviembre, 14 de diciembre,

11 de enero, 8 de febrero, 8 de marzo y 12 de abril

A las 2:30-4:15pm

THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (All Souls) November 2, 2014 7

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 7099 and ASSEMBLY 3476

Grand Knight: Eric McKuzes, 817-908-2227

Faithful Navigator: Ruben Cisneros, 214-202-8352 Knight of the Month – Vince Flores

Family of the Month – Steve McKuzes and Family

Rookie of the Month – Matt Crofts 11/8 8AM – 12PM St. Francis Major Degree

11/10 6:30 PM Council 7099 Rosary, Dinner, and Monthly General Meeting

11/13 6:30 PM Mass for Departed Knights- Our Lady of Lebanon 11/14 7:00 PM Assembly 3476 Rosary and Monthly Meeting

11/8 7 - 9 PM Man Up Project

For more information on upcoming events visit “www.kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=7099” or http://kofcknights.org/Assembly.asp?A=3476

November The Month Of The Holy Souls In Purgatory

Knights of Columbus Sponsored Family Rosary Please join us on the Blessed Mother’s side of the Church:

Saturday at 4:30 PM; Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM

For membership information contact membership7099@gmail.com”

Pancake Breakfast Sun. Nov. 16th In The Family Life Center

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting our third fundraiser for the Ameri-

can Wheelchair Mission. During the past drives, we were able to purchase

25 wheelchairs for those in need. Please see us after Mass on Nov. 15 or 16

to contribute or obtain more information. Volunteers will be available at the

pancake breakfast and at the main entrance.

St. Francis of Assisi will be holding 40 hours of Adoration of the Holy

Eucharist from Wed., Nov 19—21. The parish needs the Knights of Colum-

bus to provide adoration security for adorers during the late night and early

morning hours. Glenn Hendry glennhendry@yahoo.com 972-355-0646