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Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church Sacraments Confessions: Friday 10:30am Saturday 8am and 3:30pm; and anytime by appointment, Confessions are heard in Rooms 107 & 113 in Catholic Education Center Matrimony: Parish couples planning to be married must make ar- rangements with the Office at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage. Baptism: Baptisms are typically held on the second or third Sunday of the month at 1:30pm. Please note, dates are subject to change. Baptism class is the last Friday of the month at 7pm. Call the office for details. Anointing of the Sick: We are privileged to bring Holy Communion and administer the Holy Anointing to the sick and homebound upon request. Please call the office to let us know your needs. Parish Staff Reverend Ronald S. Escalante, Pastor Very Reverend Michael G. Taylor, Parochial Administrator Reverend Mark Mullaney, Parochial Vicar Reverend John Heisler, In Residence Deacon Larry Hammel Mrs. Amy Harrison, Business Manager Mrs. Janice Rees, CRE, Sunday Bulletin, Website Ms. Emily Glass, Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Michael Galdo, Director of Music Mr. William Gibson, Facilities Manager Mr. Jerry Jones, Custodian Mrs. Maria Alvarenga, Custodian Mr. Antonio Alvarenga, Rectory Cook Contact Info Parish Office - 540-338-6381 office email - [email protected] Religious Education Office - 540-338-4497 RE email - [email protected] In case of an emergency - 540-338-6440 Fax - 540-338-6431 37730 St. Francis Court, Purcellville, VA 20132 www.SaintFrancisParish.org Welcome! Please register and become part of our parish community. You may fill out a registration form in the parish office during business hours. Office Hours - M-F 8:30am-4:30pm (Office closed between 12noon and 1:15pm daily) Moving? If you are leaving the parish, please let us know by calling or dropping a note. Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil - 5pm Sunday - 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm 5pm (Mass with contemporary music) Daily Masses Monday and Wednesday - 9am Tuesday and Thursday - 6:30am Friday - 6:30am & 12 noon; First Friday - 12 noon & 7pm Saturday - 9am Check the bulletin for Holy Days of Obligation 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 29, 2019 Adoration/Benediction Friday - Adoration is held every Friday following the 12 noon Mass until 5pm. The Rosary is prayed at 12:30pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 3pm. First Friday - Adoration follows the 12noon Mass until the 7pm Mass.
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Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Let us run to her, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with perfect confidence.-St. Francis de Sales

SacramentsConfessions: Friday 10:30amSaturday 8am and 3:30pm; and anytime by appointment, Confessions are heard in Rooms 107 & 113 in Catholic Education Center

Matrimony: Parish couples planning to be married must make ar-rangements with the Office at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage.

Baptism: Baptisms are typically held on the second or third Sunday of the month at 1:30pm. Please note, dates are subject to change. Baptism class is the last Friday of the month at 7pm. Call the office for details.

Anointing of the Sick: We are privileged to bring Holy Communion and administer the Holy Anointing to the sick and homebound upon request. Please call the office to let us know your needs.

Parish StaffReverend Ronald S. Escalante, Pastor Very Reverend Michael G. Taylor, Parochial AdministratorReverend Mark Mullaney, Parochial VicarReverend John Heisler, In ResidenceDeacon Larry HammelMrs. Amy Harrison, Business ManagerMrs. Janice Rees, CRE, Sunday Bulletin, WebsiteMs. Emily Glass, Director of Youth MinistryMr. Michael Galdo, Director of MusicMr. William Gibson, Facilities ManagerMr. Jerry Jones, CustodianMrs. Maria Alvarenga, CustodianMr. Antonio Alvarenga, Rectory Cook

Contact InfoParish Office - 540-338-6381office email - [email protected] Education Office - 540-338-4497RE email - [email protected] case of an emergency - 540-338-6440Fax - 540-338-643137730 St. Francis Court, Purcellville, VA 20132www.SaintFrancisParish.org

Welcome!Please register and become part of our parish community. You may fill out a registration form in the parish office during business hours.

Office Hours - M-F 8:30am-4:30pm(Office closed between 12noon and 1:15pm daily)

Moving? If you are leaving the parish, please let us know by calling or dropping a note.

Sunday MassesSaturday Vigil - 5pmSunday - 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm 5pm (Mass with contemporary music)

Daily Masses Monday and Wednesday - 9amTuesday and Thursday - 6:30amFriday - 6:30am & 12 noon; First Friday - 12 noon & 7pmSaturday - 9amCheck the bulletin for Holy Days of Obligation

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 29, 2019

Adoration/Benediction Friday - Adoration is held every Friday following the 12 noon Mass until 5pm. The Rosary is prayed at 12:30pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 3pm.First Friday - Adoration follows the 12noon Mass until the 7pm Mass.

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Sun., Sept. 29 Adult Basketball 8:30pm Tue., Oct. 1 SoulStitch 9:30am, Parish Hall No Catholic Theology class RCIA 7pm, Room 107Wed., Oct. 2 No Catholic Theology class Corinthians Bible Study 7pm, Rm 206 TMIY 7pm, Cath. Education Ctr.Thu., Oct. 3 Rosary Group 7pm, Church Mysteries of the Eucharist 7pm, Rm 206Fri., Oct. 4 Children’s Rosary 10am, Church Blessing of the Animals 6pm, stepsSat., Oct. 5 TMIY 6:30am, Cath. Education Ctr.Sun., Oct. 6 Adult Basketball 8:30pm

Masses for the Week+ deceased Saturday, Sept. 28 Weekday 9:00 am + Robert K. BaileySaturday, Sept. 28 Vigil: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm + Jeffrey CullatonSunday, Sept. 29 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 am The Zurschmeide family 8:30 am People of the Parish 10:30 am + Father Thomas Cassidy 12:15 pm The McCaffrey family 5:00 pm Gabriel StocksMonday, Sept. 30 Saint Jerome 9:00 am + Eleanor Szemborski Tuesday, Oct. 1 Saint Therese 6:30 am Joan and Frank RiceWed., Oct. 2 The Holy Guardian Angels 9:00 am James BlankenshipThursday, Oct. 3 Weekday 6:30 am Br. Luke at New SketeFriday, Oct. 4 Saint Francis of Assisi; First Friday 12:00 pm + Alice Judge 7:00 pm All victims of sexual abuse and their continued healingSaturday, Oct. 5 Weekday; First Saturday 9:00 am James Recasner familySaturday, Oct. 5 Vigil: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm + Daniel EarlSunday, Oct. 6 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 am Deceased members of the Butts and D’Elia families 8:30 am McRoberts family 10:30 am People of the Parish 12:15 pm Sant and BJ Szemborski 5:00 pm Father Escalante

Parish Financial StatusIn-Pew Offertory - September 22 $ 9,7762nd Collection - Parish Center Debt Reduction $ 2,701Parish Giving for August $ 26,263 YEAR TO DATE $ 170,477

This week’s 2nd Collection -- BirthrightNext week’s 2nd Collection - Maintenance Fund

26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESeptember 29, 2019

[K]eep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ.

— 1 Timothy 6:14

Readings for the Week

This Week

HOW GOD INTENDS US TO LIVE Today’s readings are again directed to believers, communi-ties of faith. As in last week’s reading, Amos confronts us with a condemnation of those whose lives are focused on pleasure and self-absorption. The psalm contrasts that focus with the Lord’s—justice for the oppressed; food the hungry; freedom for captives; sight to the blind; raising of those who are bowed down; loving the just; protecting strangers, or-phans, and the widow; and by doing so, thwarting the way of the wicked. Timothy urges the pursuit of righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Luke tells the familiar tale of the wealthy man and the poor beggar at his doorstep, who experience life very differently in this world and in the next. We are once again being given clear indica-tions about how God intends for us to live our lives.Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6, 10-11; Mt 18:1-5, 10Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10

Blessing Of The Animals Friday, October 4 at 6pm on the steps leading up to the church. October 4 is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. In honor of St. Francis’s Feast Day, we invite all Pets and their Humans to come and be blessed by Father Heisler. Each year we have a variety of pets. Come and join us. Bring your animals, great and small!

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Our Military Members: MAJ Chuck Marshall; Lcpl John Owen Patter-son; Sgt. Tim Marshall; 2nd Lt. Patrick Gutierrez, MAJ Andrew Cahan; 1st Lt Matthew Ryan, Capt. Patrick Godfrey, Cpl Zachary Gingras, LT Scott Cypher, Cap. Vincent Jovene, 1st Lt. Jamie (Jovene) Liddle, A1C Joshua Jovene, 1LT Jared Willard, Joe Pultro, LCpl Paul Cotter, 2dLt Rachel Jovene, GySgt Jose O Ruiz Pedroza, PFC Jorge A Lara Pedroza, LT Ross Mentzer, 2nd LT Ryan Patrick Grady; PFC Stephen G. Beard, Sgt. Ernesto G. Castro, LCpl Frankie ThysonThe Sick: Dominic Corcoran, Jack Lehtonen,Mary Jane Arens, Zach Miller, Phyllis Heller, Madeline Gonzalez, Mike O’Brien, Bill and Valerie Wieliczko, Sarah Nolan, Liz Keller; Bob Cote, Jerry PollardThe Deceased: Ellen Delaney, Daniel Duggan, Bud Nolan, Marilyn Cote, Michael Konopa, Renato Torrijos, Rosema-rie Bighouse, John Robinson, Michele Mackey, Margaret Maykrantz, Fr. Edwin Thayer Tewes, Eleanor Szemborski

Our thoughts and prayers are with ...

Write your Dedication on a BrickYou have an opportunity to place your permanent dedica-tion etched on a brick on the church property: in front of the parish center. Think of honoring someone on their wed-ding anniversary or birthday! Proceeds go directly to pay our center’s mortgage. Go to our website: www.saintfrancisparish.org/commemorative-brick-campaign/

Bella Notte Sales: Please do your part!Thanks to all of our parishio-ners who purchased tickets at the Parish Picnic. We all want to support this parish fundrais-er to reduce the parish center debt. Tickets will be sold at Masses this weekend.

Commemorative SFDS mugs and coaster sets are also available for sale, along with Christmas pew and parking raffle tickets.We ask parishioners to donate items for the silent and live auctions, and to donate their time to help in the event. Auction items can be dropped off with Janice Rees at the office in the parish center during business hours, or contact Lynne Borneman at [email protected]. Volunteers can contact Chris Miller at [email protected] or (760) 622-0907. Those with a business and/or sponsorship donation can contact Scott Grimard at (703) 965-8054.Thanks for your support!

DIVINE MERCY SAID: “Don’t cry. You are that saint…It is not for you to know how this will come about. Your duty is to be faithful to my grace and to do always what is within your power and what obedience allows you to do.” (St. Faustina Diary, 1650)

FIRST PANCAKE BREAKFAST WILL BE ON OCTOBER 6TH:We will have our first pancake breakfast after the 7 am Mass and will run until after the 10:30am Mass as in the past. Free - will dona-tions accepted. If you would like to volunteer please send an email to [email protected]

‘19-’20 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Sponsored by Knights of ColumbusTheme: Discuss the meaning of Virtue and how you live and em-body the Virtue of Charity“Charity is the theological virtue which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God” - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1822Biblically, virtue is understood as the conformity of life and conduct with the principles of morality, while Charity signifies the reciprocal love between God and man, one that is manifest in unselfish love and eloquently shown in the life, teachings, and death of Jesus Christ. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is lie it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39)In an essay of 500-750 words, consider the meaning of virtue and think about ways in which you exemplify the virtue of Charity to glorify and reflect the nature of God. This could be at home with your families or in your communities, as you enrich the welfare of others. This contest is for 8th - 12th graders. A $15 prize for each grade (five prizes). Deadline is Friday, October 25. Please submit your essays to the RE office.

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YOUTH RALLY- The Diocesan Youth RALLY is on Sunday, October 20th. Open to all high schoolers. An all-day event with amazing talks, inflatable obstacle courses, a climbing wall, a concert, Adoration, Mass, and more at Bishop O’Connell High School. $25 per teen. Get more details and sign up with Emily at [email protected]

HOMELESS SHELTER – High schoolers are invited to come cook for the homeless shelter on Monday, October 7th from 4:30-6:00 PM in the Education Center kitchen. We will serve the dinner on Tuesday, October 8th from 4:45-7pm.

FALL RETREAT – Save the date! The Fall Retreat is November 15th – 17th and open to all high schoolers! Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks.

YOUTH NIGHT – Join us on Sundays from 6-8pm in room 213 for fellowship, food, and fun. Bring a friend!! All high schoolers are welcome! Come to grow in friendship with Christ and one another.

YOUTH GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS – If you would like to receive text message announcements about time changes, event cancellations, etc., you can go to this link: remind.com/join/eglass16 and enter your information to be added to the recipient list! Also, follow the Youth Ministry Instagram account St.FrancisYouth for event updates and announcements

Emily Glass Director of Youth Ministry 540-338-6381 or

[email protected]

We do our very best to ensure delivery of emails regarding regis-tration, upcoming meetings, important Sacrament info, etc. Email filters will often block these messages due to the large volume of emails we send out, or perhaps we have an outdated email address. Please check your email, especially if you have a child preparing for a Sacrament. If you are not getting email notifica-tions you need to let me know. Janice R.

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Prayer Action Charity

KICK-OFF!!SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

following 5pm Mass

We’ll play games, have pizza, and share ideas for the upcoming year. Spread the word and bring your friends! Pick-up at 8pm. Parents, if you would like to assist with Sunday gatherings or service events, please contact Dan or Lindsay Glass at [email protected].

8th Grade Confirmation Parent MeetingThusday, October 3, 7pm, Room 113

orTuesday, October 8 , 7pm, Room 113

These are mandatory meetings, one parent needs to attend

Religious Education CalendarWEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29 and October 6Sunday Grades K-8th Session 1 - 8:45am Grades K-8th Session 2 - 10:30amMonday Grades K-8th - 4:30pm RCIT - 6:30pmWednesday Grades K-8th - 4:45pm

Bishop O'Connell High School Open House - Sunday, October 13, 1-4 pm Bishop O'Connell High School is hosting an Open House, where families are invited to learn more about the Catholic high school experience. Find out how the school’s Catholic mission is integrated across the curriculum, visit science and engineering labs, meet teachers, administrators and coaches, and chat with current students. No RSVP necessary. Presentation begins at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information, visit www.bishopoconnell.org or call 703-237-1433. Bishop O'Connell High School is located at 6600 Little Falls Road in Arlington.

ST. PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FROM 1-4pm Fairfax CampusGroup presentations will take place at 1:15 and 2:15 in Father Heet Auditorium. This is a perfect opportunity for 6th, 7th and 8th graders and their families to explore the benefits of a Catholic high school education. Visit www.paulvi.net or [email protected] for additional information about PVI. Current 8th graders are encouraged to set up a PANTHER FOR A DAY experience by emailing [email protected] School students and their families are invited to Middle School Night Under the Lights at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax. Join us at 6pm on Friday, October 4th for pizza, tee shirts, games and tons of prizes. All are invited to join the VI Man cheering on our Panther varsity football team. Free to all and no reservations are needed. Email: [email protected] with questions.

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Session 4 - The Battle of GideonLast week was dynamite and Deacon Harold was just getting warmed up!We are back this week with another Old Testament battle story: The Battle of Gideon. Life-changing spiritual and eternal truths will emerge as we continue to discover how the Lord of the Universe fights our battles.As we enter into the depths of these Scriptures, we discover new perspectives and a wisdom this world could never offer or even understand. Let us enter into the mind of God and listen intently to what the Holy Spirit reveals. See you for another “WOW” session!Knowing who you are changes everything.Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. - 2 Timothy 2:1-4We meet in the Parish Education Center on Wednesday from 7pm-8:45pm OR Saturday from 6:30am-8:15pm. Each TMIY session stands on its own so you can join us at any time. Walk-ins are always welcome or you can register at [email protected].

Parish Homeless MinistryMany thanks again to all who gave their time, homemade casseroles, muffins and brownies, cookies and cake for our meal last Saturday in Anacostia. The Sisters truly do appreciate the help, and the guests are so grateful! We all know that other parts of life can be challenging while you are trying to deliver the promised items for the meal, and we appreciate everything you do. • Needed: a small crew of helpers to do light electrical, light plumbing and light carpentry at the Sisters of Charity Soup Kitchen in Anacostia. This would be on an “as needed basis”. Guesstimated time involvement of approximately five hours. Please email us if you can help• Needed: a volunteer to do our Sign-Up Genius for the Leesburg Homeless Shelter 1 x monthly meal, which is two email distributions.Tracy Ippoliti - [email protected] 703-727-4125Mark Ippoliti - [email protected] 571-748-8584Please contact us if you have any questions or to be added to our mailing list.

LECTORS NEEDEDLectors (adults and teens) are needed for all Masses. As a lector, you may choose which Mass and dates you would like to lector through an online scheduling system. Adults may lector at any Mass. Teens are used exclusively at the Teen Mass, as well as opportunities on Holy Days of Obligations and subs for week-end Masses. If you have a love for the scriptures and a commit-ment to live the message of the scriptures, consider joining the Lector Ministry. Training is provided. Please contact Michael Galdo [email protected] or call the Parish Office for more information.

The Portiuncula Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order invites you to a Come & See presenta-tion on Sunday, October 13, 1:30–3:30pm. We are Catholics committed to living a Franciscan spirituality in the secular world. Agenda: short presentations, questions, dialogue, prayer, refreshments. Address: Priest Field Pastoral Center, 4030 Middleway Pike, Kearneysville, WV (Route 51 near Opequon Creek bridge).Contact Carl Ewald 703 777-7396, [email protected] with any questions.

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS - SEPTEMBER 2019

The Protection of the OceansThat politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.

Celebrating A Silver or Golden Wedding Anniversary This Year?Were you married in 1969 or 1994 ? Then join Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for the 20 19 Mass for Jubilarians to be celebrated on Sunday, October 1 3 th at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of S t. Thomas More in Arlington. Contact the parish office to register no later than September 30th. For more info, visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/MJM

Heaven In Your Home

A Workshop On How To Build A Flourishing Christian Household

Today, there’s so much coming at us as parents: overwhelming schedules, media overload, an increasinglyaggressive and secular culture, loneliness in a busy world, the wounds and burdens we all carry... How can we create grace and peace-filled homes that protect, nourish, strengthen, and even bring joy to ourchildren, our grandchildren, our friends and neighbors? We must learn to live out a thoughtful Christianlifestyle that can bring about our flourishing in the midst of today’s harsh realities. In this new workshop designed especially for parents, but which is also applicable for grandparents and peoplefrom all walks of life, you will gain renewed faith and confidence, best practices, and practical tools supportedby social science research. Invest three hours and learn simple yet life-changing ways to:

$15 per person

SaturdayOctober 5, 20198:30 - 11:30a.m.

St. John the Apostle Catholic ChurchLeesburg, VAParish Center

Space is limited. Register online at

We are the co-foundersof the nonprofit TrinityHouse Community andits Trinity House Café inLeesburg, VA. Ourmission is to renew faithand culture by inspiringfamilies to make their

www.trinityhousecafe.com/workshop

Coffee & baked goodswill be served, courtesyof Trinity House Café.

Soren & Ever Johnson, Workshop Hosts

Root your household in God’s life through prayer, scripture study, and sacraments;

Attend to the personal development of each unique member of your family;

Build a productive household economy;

Enjoy a vibrant family culture;

Share your faith-filled life with neighbors and friends.

homes into a little taste of heaven. As parents of fivechildren and parishioners at St. John the Apostle, welove our Catholic faith and struggle each day to makeit a reality in our home. Like you, we experience thelittle joys, the setbacks, and the roller coaster of tryingto lead a Christian life in today’s world. With so muchat stake, we’re excited to share an intuitive frameworkfor building a flourishing and grace-filled home. Wehope it will inspire you on your own journey!

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The Leesburg Life Chain will be held once again adjacent to St. John the Apostle Church on October 6. Please save the date of this 2pm event as we prayerfully witness to the sanctity of Life. Hundreds of Life Chains occur on Respect Life Sunday across the nation.St Francis de Sales parishioners comprised a large bloc of participants last year and our parish has a proud history of valuing Life from the first moment of conception until natural death.

Project Rachel Post Abortion Healing Ministry: 888-456-HOPE or

visit: www.helpafterabortion.org.

Gabriel Project Pregnancy Assistance Ministry: 866-444-3553 or

info@helpfor pregnantwomen.org

Post-Abortion Healing Retreat for WomenAn Entering Canaan Day of Prayer & Healing for women who have experienced abortion will be held on Saturday, October 5th. Come be-gin your healing journey and experience God's hope and mercy. You are not alone. There is hope. There is healing. For more information and confidential registration, please contact Project Rachel Ministry at 888-456-HOPE (4673) or [email protected].

The Ladies Auxiliary's primary purpose is to actively promote the principles of the Order {charity, unity, fraternity & patriotism}, and to aid and foster the charitable activities, purposes and functions of the

Knights of Columbus Council 11136.

The Ladies Auxiliary will contribute their time and talents through charitable, spiritual and social works in order to support the needs of the Saint Francis de

Sales parish and church sanctioned ministries.

Ladies Auxiliary Events: Cake Walks at Pancake Breakfasts Shrove Tuesday Dinner Christmas Market Village – bake sale Giving Tree contributions Funeral Receptions Feast Days & Special Mass Receptions Movie Nights Conferences Parish Outreach

Partnership with the Knights: Pancake Breakfasts January 24th March for Life in D.C. Participation Valentine’s Day Marriage Renewal Mass and

Celebration Parish Picnic Mass for People with Special Needs Reception October 6th life chain in Leesburg Participation November 16th Pilgrimage to Saint John Paul II

National Shrine

Monthly meetings on the 1st Monday of the month 7:00 p.m. Rosary in the Chapel &

7:30 p.m. Business Meeting in the Parish Hall

Contact us to join at [email protected]

NEXT LADIES AUXILIARY EVENTS:OCTOBER 7 - 7pm Rosary in the Chapel followed by 7:30pm Business Meeting downstairs in the Parish Hall. New officers will be announced and Trunk or Treat Night will be discussed. OCTOBER 21 - 7:30pm Pizza on the Patio - socialize and share in fellowship with other ladies in the parish; must be 18 years and older to attend.

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St. Francis Council 11136

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Our next council business meeting will be on Monday, October 21, at 7:30pm. We will pray our Rosary in the chapel beginning at 7pm. Any parishioner is welcomed to join our Rosary!

NEED HELP AT THE LOVETTSVILLE OKTOBERFEST: On 9/28 from 6am to 11am vendor set up and 9-12, 12-4 pm parking at Lovettsville Elem school. If you would like to help, please reply to email below or look for the email sent from the council with the sign-up genius. Fundraiser for the Council.

IF YOU ARE A KNIGHT AND NOT GETTING EMAILS WITH UPDATES TO EVENTS AND PROGRAMS: Please contact me at the email below and let me know!! There are a lot of Programs and activities upcoming that you can get involved in.

CORPORATE COMMUNION: We will have a Corpo-rate Communion on 9/29 at the 12:15pm Mass. We will sit with our families in the center Blessed Mother side and after Mass will go to the wing area to pray the Rosary. PARISH IS WELCOME!!! Will pass out Rosary cards. This is part of our FAITH program.

MASS FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: A huge thank you for all who volunteered and attended the Mass/Reception!!! What a wonderfully spiritual night!!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Starts on October 6th

WHY ARE YOU A KNIGHT? Be more than a Knight in name only. We will be focusing and looking for volunteers in these four main program types: FAITH, COMMUNITY, FAMILY and LIFE. Contact GK Scott Grimard and tell me what it would take for you to come help your church and community. Be active again.

Have You Ever Considered Becoming a Knight and Help-ing Others in Your Parish and Community? Find out how you can be a part of the largest Catholic men’s organization in the world. Discover how the Knights can support you, your family, your faith and your community. Contact GK Scott Grimard or Chancellor Rae Edmonson ([email protected]) or look for any man wearing a Knights of Co-lumbus name badge. Let your Light Shine

May God bless you!

Scott Grimard, Grand KnightSt. Francis Council #11136 [email protected]


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