4201 De Zavala Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249 | Office: 210. 492. 4600 | Fax: 210. 492. 8128 | www.sfasat.org
Est. 1980
We know that the Lord has moved you in the right direction. We hope you feel right at home in our parish. If you plan to make St. Francis of Assisi your church, let’s get to know each other! Register online through a quick and secure form at sfasat.org/welcome. It’s a simple way that we keep track of our growth, and you bene"t from the advantages of membership. Welcome to our St. Francis of Assisi community!
%e 17th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference is Friday and Saturday, July 27 & 28, 2018 at Pedrotti’s North Wind Ranch (Helotes). Enjoy two days of
enlightenment, spiritual direction, reconciliation, and healing. Our speakers are Mother Adela Galindo, Colleen C. Mitchell, and Fr. Donald Calloway. Reserve your seat or give a special gift of love to a special woman in your life. Register at CWCSanAntonio.com or contact Marissa at [email protected] or 713.416.4814.
Pilgrim Center of Hope - Spa for the Soul Women's ConferenceJULY 27 & 28
Put your faith into action by joining our Sister Parishes and other COPS/Metro leaders of our parish and Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller in an assembly regarding issues such as immigration, housing, economic security and education. %e assembly starts at 7:00 pm, Monday, June 18, 2018. It is at the Chapel Auditorium at Our Lady
of the Lake University located at 411 SW 24th St, San Antonio, TX 78207. If you would like additional information, please contact Sister Rose at the parish o*ce.
A Cry for Justice - A Call to Action with Our Sister ParishesJUNE 18
Did you miss our Annual Family Night Out at the Ballgame on Friday, June 8? Maybe you were there but want to relive it. %anks to Marc Johnson, you can! Marc has created a video of the night and posted it on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ZHWdEQGoPIY&feature=youtu.be. %ank you for your great work, Marc!
Family Night at the Ballgame Video
Did you know that you can subscribe to be noti"ed by email about new obituaries that are posted to the parish website? Visit http://sfasat.org/obituaries, click the link at the top of the page, and enter your email address to be added to the noti"cation list.
Obituary Noti#cations
Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership at Oblate School of %eology will host Moving Forward – A Gospel & Jazz Concert and Gourmet Dinner on August 12, 2018 from 6-8:30 pm at the Whitley %eological Center. %e concert will feature Lemelle Taylor and the Chosen Generation Band. A gourmet dinner, prepared by Chef Don, will
be served from 6-7 pm, with the concert to follow from 7-8:30 pm. Limited reservations are available. Attire is semi-formal. Tickets are $75 and include both dinner and the concert. Tables for 8 are $600. Net proceeds from this bene"t will provide scholarships to allow men and women serving in African American faith communities to pursue higher theological and ministerial education. %is bene"t concert is part of a year-long celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Sankofa Institute. For more information or table reservations, please contact %elma Chenault at 210.341.1366, ext. 230 or [email protected]. To purchase tickets, please visit, https://ost.edu/events/category/sankofa/.
Moving Forward — A Gospel & Jazz ConcertAUGUST 12
E9ective June 18, the parish o*ce will have new hours during the week. Mondays and Fridays 8 am-5 pm. Tuesdays and %ursdays 8 am-7 pm. Wednesday 8 am-6 pm. Saturday 8 am-4 pm. Sunday 9:30 am-11:30 am.
New Summer Parish O!ce Hours
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI'S CASINO NIGHT JUNE 30, 2018
St. Francis of Assisi's
Live Auction
Tickets for St. Francis of Assisi's Casino Night 2018 are still available for purchase! Tickets are $45.00 and can be purchased online at www.sfacasino.com and in the o#ce. Tickets will also be sold in the Gathering Space after all Masses in June leading up to Casino Night. Your ticket includes 1000 in chips, elevated chef attended cuisine options, a premium open bar, and access to great entertainment. St. Francis of Assisi's Casino Night bene%ts the parish's Mobile Loaves & Fishes Ministry, teen mission trip, and Immaculate Conception, St. Timothy's, and Christ the King.
• Dinner with wine for 10 with the "#ree Amigos" (Fr. Jim, Fr. Larry, & Fr. Tony) at Fogo De Chao.
• Framed $ne art reproduction on canvas from an original painting by G.E. Mullan, "Madonna of Humilitatis"
• 5 course dinner with wine for 7 in your home with Fr.Kris.
• 2 Spurs Tickets in the 5th row behind visiting team bench.
Henke Hall6:30-10:30 pm
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F AITH FORMATION
Our Parish Festival celebrates our community to thank God for all of our blessings at St. Francis of Assisi. As our biggest party of the year, the festival committee has more fun behind the scenes than people know! Make new friends and join in on the fun by becoming a
member of the festival committee. %e "rst committee meeting is Tuesday, June 26 at 6 pm in the Emmaus Room. %e following meetings will be on the last Tuesday of each month leading up to the festival. If you cannot make it to this "rst meeting but want to join the committee, please call Irma Flores at 210-413-1120. %is is a great way to give back to our beloved parish community and build new relationships with fellow parishioners!
Join Our Festival Committee!
Come join us for another International Habitat for Humanity trip. %is year we will be traveling to Cumpana, Romania. We are very pleased that St. Francis has helped support these outreach e9orts, both "nancially and
with parishioner participation. Please contact Ken Koch for more information at 210.867.0993 or [email protected].
International Habitat for Humanity
Our RCIA program provides a welcoming group setting where the journey of faith and moments of conversion can be celebrated. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or need to complete your sacraments of initiation
with Holy Communion or Con"rmation, we invite you to join our RCIA. For more information, contact Sr. Rose in the parish o*ce.
Interested in Becoming Catholic? Join RCIA!
Pre-School Faith Formation is on summer recess. We are looking for more catechists for the program. Your commitment would be one Sunday a month (unless you're willing to do more!). Please contact Miriam
if you are interested. %e program will resume in September.
Pre-School Faith Formation on Summer Break
Estas en busca de acercarte mas a Dios? Quieres profundizar tu relación con Dios? Te gustaría empezar ese acercamiento a través de Dirección Espiritual aquí mismo en tu parroquia, entonces, comunícate con Noelia Saavedra al teléfono 210.833.8088 o al correo electrónico [email protected].
Direccion Espiritual en Español
We invite you to join us for an extraordinary weekend of spiritual renewal and brotherhood. %is experience will take place June 21-24 at the Omega Retreat Center in Boerne, Texas. %is retreat will provide you the opportunity to focus on your faith and its application to your daily life. You will deepen your prayer life, increase your presence and participation at the liturgy, and cultivate friendships among members of our parish community. You can download the registration form at www.sfasat.org/acts. You must submit a $75 deposit with your completed registration form to the parish o*ce to reserve your spot on the retreat. %e total cost is $200. Questions? Contact Andy Flores at 210.849.2069.
Last Chance to Register for Men's ACTS Retreat!
McCullough Hall Nursing Center (MHNC) has long served as a Long Term Care facility for the Sisters of Divine Providence. Opened 46 years ago, the nursing facility has always provided quality care for people in their wisdom years. Now, in addition to the Sisters, MHNC has
many laypeople as residents. MHNC is Skilled Nursing Facility, with 51 beds, that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay Residents. If you are interested in your loved one enjoying life at MHNC, please contact Jessica Stemmerding, Administrator, at [email protected] or 210.435.7711 ext.1164.
McCullough Hall Nursing Center
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Mark your calendars for Deaf Faith & Fellowship's upcoming summer events:
- DFF's regular monthly gathering set for Friday, June 15, 2018 has been CANCELLED. Instead, we will have a social after the ASL signed mass on Saturday, June 16th.
- Friday, July 20, 6:30-8:30pm: Instead of our regular DFF evening, Fr. Guy will lead us in a workshop on the parts of mass! Please bring light snacks and drinks to share with everyone and arrive on time so you don't miss anything.
- Saturday, July 21, Fr. Guy Blair will sign mass in ASL at OLGS, Confessions will be from 4-4:45pm; mass will be at 5pm, and we will have a social from 6-8pm. Please bring a light snack or drinks to share with everyone.
- Friday, August 17, 6:30-8:30PM: Instead of our regular DFF evening, we will have MOVIE NIGHT! Bring popcorn, candy, and/or drinks to share. Bring some cash to chip in, and we'll order pizza, too! %e movie, "Universal Signs," is ALL IN ASL (with captioning for those who don't know ASL). Please arrive on time so you don't miss part of the movie!
%anks to those who have already registered for Pilgrim Center of Hope's Women's Conference set for July 27 and 28. If you have not registered yet, please do so soon.
Are you or someone you know divorced, widowed, or separated and hurting? %e July 13-15, 2018 Beginning Experience Weekend Retreat will help you deal with the grief process. It o9ers an opportunity for turning the pain of loss into a growth experience. People in any stage of life, male or female, who have experienced
such a loss can bene"t from the retreat. For more information on how we can help, visit http://www.sanantoniobe.org/, call 210-478-0690, or e-mail [email protected].
Beginning Experience Weekend Retreat
6 JUNE 17, 2018
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SHIPWRECKEDCalling all Castaways! VBS Space Still Available!
JUNE 18-22
Vacation Bible School is June 18-22 from 9 am-12:15 pm. Online registration is open at www.sfasat.org/vbs. %e earlier you register, the better! You won’t want to miss out on Shipwrecked VBS: Rescued by Jesus! Each day we will focus on Bible stories and a Bible point that will lead us closer to understanding God’s great love for us. Children 4 years-"nishing 4th grade can join us in elementary VBS. We wouldn’t leave middle schoolers stranded! Middle school VBS is for children "nishing 5th grade-entering 8th grade. Are you older than that? Join the castaway crew! We need volunteers 9th grade through adult. It takes a crew of about 100 to make VBS a magical experience for our kids. If you have questions about VBS, please email Miriam Flores at [email protected].
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATIONRegistration for faith formation (elementary, middle school, EDGE, Life Teen, and adult) for the 2018-2019 school year is now open online at sfasat.org/faith-formation/registration. Please note that we have added a new 12:30 pm class on Sundays for elementary students as an additional option to choose from. Register early to secure your desired class day and time.
Congratulations to the following graduating high school seniors for winning our Knights of Columbus/Men's Club scholarship: Kendall Caya, Rachel Hernandez, Natalie Blanco, Maddie Podmore, Christopher McCormick, Sarah Solis, and Hope Westerman. We also congratulate Mark Navarro and Victoria Martinez, recipients from one of our Sister Parishes, St. Timothy. We are proud of all of you!
We wish all fathers a blessed Father’s Day as they celebrate with their families. We also pray for all fathers who have gone before us, that they may join our Father in heaven and continue to watch over us.
Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son, Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they care for their families. Give them strength and wisdom, tenderness and patience; support them in the work they have to do, protecting those who look to them, as we look to you for love and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our holy redeemer. Amen.
Happy Father’s Day from St. Francis of Assisi!
BaptismBaptisms are celebrated during Mass on the "rst full weekend of each month. For preparation classes for parents and godparents and to register for a baptism, please register at sfasat.org/baptism or email [email protected] for more information.
MatrimonyEngaged couples associated with our parish, please contact Deacon Mike & Cathy Portele at [email protected] with a minimum of nine months prior to your expected wedding date. A date may not be "nalized until all formation is completed.
Con"rmationClasses for teens begin in their junior year of high school. Classes for adults are scheduled with RCIA. For more information, please call the parish o*ce.
ReconciliationReconciliation is o9ered on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:00 pm and Saturdays from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm or by appointment.
Anointing of the SickIf you or a loved one is seriously ill or preparing to undergo major surgery, please call the o*ce to schedule.
Youth Faith FormationPrograms o9ered for elementary, middle, and high school levels, including preparation for baptism, communion, and con"rmation. Please call the o*ce for more information.
Interested in Becoming Catholic?If you (an adult, teen, or child over the age of 7) are interested in becoming Catholic or need to complete sacraments of initiation, join us Sundays at the 8:30 am Mass, followed by a session in the JP II Room. Please call Sister Rose.
Mass Intentions
The Sanctuary Candle%e Sanctuary Candle in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel burns for Mary Ann Kle9ner from June 10 to June 23.
The Prayer Line%e prayer line ministry team prays for your intentions. Submit prayers to Cindi Adcock at [email protected] or 210. 410. 3591.
Ways to Request Prayer
Readings & Mass Intentions
Barbara Braden, Alicia Pelczar, Lucy Bishop, Mike Hotard, Lisa & Carl Dietrich, Fr. Mike Lenihan, Vilma Brookshire, Margaret Garza, Lucy Silva, Irene Connor, Carmen Morales, Arlene Hengst, Bill Dum, Donald Garrido, Ryan Solis, Marcella Weisbruch, Sue Luckhardt, Jarett Oldt, Lorraine Gri*n, Virginia Uriegas, Rusty & Marilyn League, Sr. Ginny Celmer, Danielle Fox, Joshua Hanna, Dee Patino, Tony Patino, Devin Kanney, Karen Baur, Marilyn Gibson, Teddie Lou Stephens, Wilma Grupe, Rick Doucette, Rita Morales, Dyer Family, Beth August, Priscilla Santoy, Paula Byars, Bart Pelton, Joe M Lara, Michael McGlothing, Cecile Robichaud. e community prays for these names on our prayer list each week. We will keep names for 4 weeks unless otherwise notified. Submit prayers online at sfasat.org/prayer-requests.
Those For Whom We Pray
P RAY TOGETHER
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SacramentsMonday, June 181 Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7 [2b]/Mt 5:38-428:30 am †Nick Martinez - Jo Danko & Dee Granato †Ronald Turck - Linda Harrison †Tom Brecheen - FamilyTuesday, June 191 Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16 [3a]/Mt 5:43-486:00 pm Fr. Krzysztof - Mary Kay Mastracci Dcn. Tom Franklin - Mary Kay Mastracci Kerry O'Connell - Lulu & Poppa JoeWednesday, June 202 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20, 21, 24 [25]/Mt 6:1-6, 16-188:30 am Doug & Anna Wealty - Family Mandi-Bre Watson - BESA SCC Martin Scholl - FamilyThursday, June 21Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 [12a]/Mt 6:7-158:30 am †Antonio Ramirez - Cresencio & Maria Petra Alvarez †Robert Weyel - Wife6:00 pm †John Jurecky - FamilyFriday, June 222 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 [13]/Mt 6:19-236:30 am †Bertha Hesles Acosta - Sta9 of Ear Institute of Texas †Chad Simmons - Simmons Family †Enrique Ramirez - FamilySaturday, June 232 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34 [29a]/Mt 6:24-345:00 pm †Felix Mitchell - Mary Kay Mastracci †Rose McClure - Kathy Brunot †Regina & Ray Waldron - Vicki & Ron Layer Sunday, June 24Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-178:30 am †Bud & Marty Scherer - Scherer Family †Lester Jung - Richard & Jody Bellacosa †Oligario Campos - Family11:15 am Charles V. Uranga - Wife †Eloisa Machado Gonzalez - Daughter †Sean Justin Veilleux - Dr. Joan Meany1:30 pm Gente de la Parroquia5:00 pm †David James Tse Jr. - Tse Family †Corina DaSilva - Renee DaSilva People of the Parish
2018 Mass Intentions are open. Donations are $5 per intention, and only three intentions per Mass will be allowed. Mass intentions will only be scheduled with payment in person at the parish o*ce.
Ed Rizzolo | 210.913.9759Sr. Rose Kruppa | 210.492.4600Andrea Herrera | 210.492.4600Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Karen Jones | 210.854.7818Nan Balfour | 985.373.5077Julie Mellin | 210.416.4536Sr. Rose Kruppa | 210.492.4600Sally Gomez-Jung | 210.317.5405Ron Kinney | 210.913.8646Lorraine Beding"eld | 210.380.8939Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Dcn. Mike Portele | 210.492.4600Ray & Cecilia Bruce | 210.492.4130Paula Trusela | 210.479.7597Kathy & Gerry Caron | 210.265.3064Mary Claire Becan | 210.284.7765Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Sr. Rose Kruppa | 210.492.4600
Outreach MinistriesHabitat for HumanityLiving Water Mission TripMobile Loaves and FishesSt. Vincent de Paul SocietyFaith in Action TeamSister Parish CollaborationPeace, Life & Justice
OrganizationsACTS CoreAmerican Heritage GirlsBoy ScoutsCub ScoutsCYO AthleticsKnights of ColumbusKoC Ladies AuxiliaryMoms MinistryMen’s ClubSilver StarsSociety of the Rosary
Adult Faith FormationACTS RetreatsAdult Con"rmations Baptism Preparation Bible Study Centering PrayerLord, Teach Me to PrayEndow Women’s StudyGrief Support SeminarLife Beyond DivorceMen’s SpiritualityWomen in the SpiritSmall Church CommunitiesSeasonal Missions Sunday Adult Faith LearningMarriage FormationMarriage Sponsor CouplesSix Dates for Catholic CouplesBeyond CanaSingle-Parent MinistryYoung Adult MinistryRite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Youth Faith FormationCatechumenate for ChildrenPre-school Faith FormationElementary Faith FormationElementary Sacrament PrepHome-School Faith FormationVacation Bible SchoolEdge Middle SchoolLife Teen High SchoolTeen Con"rmations Teen Mission Trip
Available ResourcesAmerican Sign LanguageBabysitting MinistryCounselingEucharistic Adoration ChapelFinancial Peace UniversityKid’s Day Out ProgramLibraryPrayer LabyrinthPrayer LineQuilting Piece-makers GroupSpiritual DirectionSpanish Spiritual DirectionStations of the Cross
Bill %orpe | 210.279.7853John Trusela | 210.479.7597Sr. Rose Kruppa | 210.492.4600Larry Perry | 210.492.4600
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