8151 Chimneyrock Blvd. Cordova, TN 38016 Parish Office (901)756-1213 Fax(901)755-2168 www.stfrancismemphis.org Office Hours: 9am-5pm, M-F Rev. Robert W. Marshall, Pastor Rev. Robert D. Ballman, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Mauricio Abeldaño, Assoc. Pastor Deacons: Bill Davis, Mick Hovanec, Joe Kuzio, Chuck Lightcap, Tony Rudolph MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Sunday 7:15am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm & 5:30pm (September-May) 7:15pm (In Spanish) Holy Days As Announced Weekdays Mon-Sat 8:15am Mon-Fri 12:00 Noon RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:00-4:45pm or by appointment ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH
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8151 Chimneyrock Blvd. Cordova, TN 38016
Parish Office (901)756-1213 Fax(901)755-2168
www.stfrancismemphis.org
Office Hours: 9am-5pm, M-F
Rev. Robert W. Marshall, Pastor
Rev. Robert D. Ballman, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Mauricio Abeldaño, Assoc. Pastor
Deacons: Bill Davis, Mick Hovanec, Joe Kuzio,
Chuck Lightcap, Tony Rudolph
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday 5:00pm Vigil
Sunday 7:15am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm &
5:30pm (September-May)
7:15pm (In Spanish)
Holy Days As Announced
Weekdays Mon-Sat 8:15am
Mon-Fri 12:00 Noon
RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 4:00-4:45pm or by appointment
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Though I will have returned by the time you read this, I am actually writing this from Owensboro, Kentucky. I travelled to Owensboro on Monday morning with Bishop Holley and Msgr. Victor Ciaramitaro to attend the annual meeting of the presbyteral councils of the Province of Louisville. Each year, the bishops from Kentucky and Tennessee gather with the priests who serve on their diocesan presbyteral councils to discuss the issues that each diocese is confronting or the new and creative approaches they are taking. This is an unusu-al year for us in that the Diocese of Memphis does not have a pres-byteral council at present. By canon law, a presbyteral council ceases to exist when a bishop’s resignation is accepted. A new bishop is given a year from the time of his ordination or installation to establish a new council. Bishop Holley is getting to know the needs of our diocese and the gifts and talents of our priests before he reconstitutes this body. So Msgr. Ciaramitaro and I are here representing the priests of the diocese in an unofficial capacity. It is always good to hear what is going on in the other dioceses and to see friends who are the priests of the neighboring dioceses.
Our trip does give me a little chance to get away and reflect upon the meaning of this Advent season. Our liturgy during Advent is focused upon the Prophet Isaiah, St. John the Baptist, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. We are reading from Isaiah at our Sunday Masses, and this weekend and next the gospels feature John the Baptist. Our attention is drawn to Our Lady throughout this week by the Church’s calendar. On Thursday, we observe the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, when we recognize that the preparation for the Incarnation began long before the Annun-ciation. Our Lady was preserved from original sin from the first moment of her existence, and we honor Mary as the Immaculate Conception as the patroness of the United States. Also in Decem-ber, the Church honors Mary as Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is an important feast throughout the American hemisphere and particu-larly among our Latino brothers and sisters. Our parish celebration will take place on Friday, December 9th, the Feast of St. Juan Diego, and all of you are welcome to come, pray, and enjoy the festivities of this feast. While Catholic Christianity is quite diverse, the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary are often our points of unity. No matter the image or the title, Our Lady’s example of faith and love is a touchstone for all Catholics. Please take the time this week to reflect upon the witness of our Blessed Mother.
Finally, last Friday evening, we had the opportunity to gather with the catechists who volunteer as teachers and assis-tants in our Parish Religious Education program. We are grateful to these catechists for their efforts to pass along their faith to the next generation and it is always great to be able to say “Thank you.” I pray that your Advent continues to be a blessed time of prayer and preparation. Pax et bonum,
From Father’s Desk Noteworthy……
Retirement fund for Religious Second Collection on December 10 & 11
Your donation works for aging religious. “I read that roughly 95 percent of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious aid senior religious,” a donor writes. “That’s wonderful when we truly want our donations to work.” Your gift works for elderly religious by help-ing to furnish medications, nursing care, and more. Please support next week’s collection for the Retire-ment Fund for Religious, and give to those who have given a lifetime.
Parish Penance Service
Our Parish Penance Service will be on Monday, December 5th at 7:00pm in the Church.
The Immaculate Conception of
the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, December 8
Masses at 8:15am, 12:00 Noon, and 7:00pm
Christmas Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) 5:00pm in the Church 5:15pm in the PLC Gym 7:30pm in the Church 12 Midnight in the Church
Sunday, December 25th (Christmas Day) 8:00am in the Church 10:30am in the Church 12:15pm in the Church 2:30pm Spanish Mass in the Church
(There are no other Masses on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.)
Minister sign-up sheets are in the altar server room.
Please help us fill all the openings!
S t . F r a n c i s o f A s s i s i C a t h o l i c S c h o o l
2100 N. Germantown Pkwy Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321 Office (901) 388-8201 Fax
www.sfawolves.org
Mrs. Kathleen Scherer, Principal Mrs. Alicia Brown, Asst. Principal
For more information, new student applications, or a tour of our school,
please call (901) 381-2548.
Give your child a gift for life - a Catholic education! We offer an education that combines Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellence. Please visit our web-site at sfawolves.org.or call Susan Fetz at 381-2548 to schedule a tour!
¿Está usted interesado en ser parte de nuestra familia de la escuela de St. Francis? Estamos aceptando aplicaciones para el año escolar 2016-2017. Si desea obtener más in-formación de nuestra escuela, aplicaciones para nuevos estudiantes o para visitar la escuela pueden ponerse en contacto con [email protected]. Para hablar con alguien en español llamen al nume-ro: (901)381-2548. “Descubran por qué tantas familias están optando por las escuelas católicas.”
St. Francis Part-Time Program
There is still time…. to enroll for the 2016-2017
School Year! Two, three and four-year-old classrooms. Children may attend 2, 3 or 4 days per week. Please contact Susan Fetz for more information: Email: [email protected] Phone: (901)381-2548
SUNDAY, December 4th Second Sunday of Advent 12:00PM Adult Bible Study Rm. 111 1:30PM SFA Sports Gym Pack 457 Webelos—Meister Rm. 107 2:00PM Pack 457 Bear Dens—Igharas & Paul Rm. 113 Pack 457 Tiger Cubs—Clark Rm. 112 6:30PM Good Friends Christmas Dinner Rm. 108 Lifeteen Rm. 105
MONDAY, December 5th 7:00PM Parish Penance Service Church
TUESDAY, December 6th 6:00PM Rosario en Español Chapel 7:00PM Ladies of the Parish Chrismas Dinner Rm. 108 K of C Council Meeting Rm. 113 Spanish Choir Practice Rm. 110 Pack 457 Webelos—Fontanilla SF/SC Pack 457 Wolf Den—Dugger Rm. 111
WEDNESDAY, December 7th 7:00PM RCIA Rm. 108 EDGE Gym Rosary Makers Rm. 111 Evangelizacion Class Rm. 112 Contemporary Choir Practice Church Traditional Choir Practice Rm. 109 7:30PM Spanish Choir Practice Rm. 110
THURSDAY, December 8th
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Masses at 8:15am, 12:00 noon, & 7:oopm
Parish Office and PLC Closed
FRIDAY, December 9th
9:15AM Career Transition Group Rm. 111 6:30PM Guadalupe Procession on the Church Grounds 7:00PM Guadalupe Mass & Celebration Church Guadalupe Reception Rm. 108
SATURDAY, December 10th 7:00AM St. Joseph ‘s Men’s Club Rm. 111 (Formerly Fishers of Men) 8:45AM Breakfast with Santa Gym 1:00PM Sports Gym 4:25PM Rosary Church
SATURDAY, December 3rd 8:15AM SEAN O’LEARY, JR. by the Sweeney Family 5:00PM MARY OSSANNA by Bob & Katherine Musolf SUNDAY, December 4th 7:15AM JOSEPHINE LAGUZZI by Rosemary Wakefield & Family 8:45AM BARBARA BUTLER by Theresa & Michael McCusker 10:30PM JOHN E. “JACK” NEUMANN, JR by the Neumann- Taylor Families 12:15PM ANDREW BARNETT by Family 5:30PM PARISH 7:15PM INT/FR. BEN BRADSHAW (B’day) by Family MONDAY, December 5th 8:15AM NANCY & WILLIE MCGEE by Family 12:00PM HERMAN BALLMANN by Shirley Hollahan TUESDAY, December 6th 8:15AM ERIC GASTON by Jan and Children 12:00PM INT/JULIE CLARY by Denise & Mike Yatsula WEDNESDAY, December 7th 8:15AM BYRON NESTLER (Anniv.) by Emelia Miekicki 12:00PM PAM YATSULA by Michael & Denise Yatsula THURSDAY, December 8th 8:15AM PARISH 12:00PM MICHAEL SHAWN KELLY by Family 7:00PM RAFAEL MAGNO, Jr. by Family FRIDAY, December 9th 8:15AM INTS/BERT & EDNA POLETTI (Anniv.) 12:00PM STANLEY RYBCZYK by the LoBianco Family SATURDAY, December 10th 8:15AM JOHN & HELEN LAVELLE by Family 5:00PM JOSEPHINE BAUER by Bob & Katherine Musolf SUNDAY, December 11th 7:15AM VALERIA MATTINGLY by Mary Ransdell 8:45AM MIKE DENEGRI by Barbara & Mickey Glidewell 10:30PM LARRY DEMCHUK by Marlene Demchuk 12:15PM SEAN O’LEARY, JR. by Sandy, Ryan & Lauren Harris 5:30PM LOUKIS LOUKA by Nora & Al Fernandez 7:15PM PARISH
This Week at St. Francis
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Betty Siano, Director of Religious Education Yissel Carroll, Religious Education Adm. Asst.
PARISH STAFF: Barbara King, Office Mgr./Bulletin Editor Charlene Lane, Bookkeeper Barb Cobb/Tracy McClure, Reception/Admin. Chris Bernardini, Building Supervisor Mark Morra, Maintenance
LITURGY: Chelsea Negray, Director of Traditional Choir and Handbell Choir Cheryl Scott, Contemporary Choir Director Judy Brewer, Organist Tim Vaziri, Youth Ministry Music
YOUTH: Jeff Bogue, Youth Minister Michael Brooks, Youth Minister
FIRST COMMUNION, FIRST RECONCILIATION & CONFIRMATION: Preparation for sacraments is a two-year process. Call Parish Office for information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: September —May; Four year old—High School, 10:15am-11:45am Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi School. Call Parish Office for information.
YOUTH MINISTRY: LIFETEEN—High School (9th-12th Grade) 6:30-8:30pm following 5:30pm Mass on Sundays EDGE—Middle School-(7th-8th Grade) 7:00-8:30pm - Wednesdays
NURSERY: Located in Parish Life Center Ages 8 months thru 3 years Saturday, 5:00PM, Sunday 8:45 and 10:30AM
BULLETIN DEADLINE: 4:45PM on Tuesdays. Please submit in writing via mail or to [email protected].
BAPTISMS, ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND MATRIMONY: For more information and requirements, please visit the parish website, www.stfrancismemphis.org, and click on the Sacraments tab.
Christmas Decorations
Parishioners will be collecting for Christmas flowers and decorations after all Masses this
weekend, December 3 & 4. Your contributions are appreciated!
Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Sr. Helen Marie, O.P.,
former SBA Middle School Principal; James Sommers, brother of Deborah Crocker;
Brian Castello, son of Ruth Kimble; and Barbara Remkus Bawwab,
sister of Allen Remkus.
STEWARDSHIP
“Our culture values the size of the gift, but God values the size of what we keep.”
Contact Jeff Bogue in the Parish Office, 901-756-1213, or Michael Brooks at 901-435-3611
Check us out on: facebook.com/sfayouth.
1st Quarter 2017 Ministry Schedule
Attention all Lectors, Ushers and Extraordinary Min-isters of Holy Communion. Believe it or not, it is time to prepare the first ministry schedule of the new year! So if you know of any specific dates and times that you will not be able to serve during the
first quarter of 2017 (January 7th through March 26th), please let the church office know as soon as possible so that we do not schedule you on those dates. Doing so will eliminate having to find a replacement. We would also like to be able to email the completed schedule to you, so please ensure that we have your correct email address as well as your preferred Mass times on file. Please note that this request was emailed to all liturgical ministers earlier this week, so if you did not receive an email, then we do not have your correct email address on file. Please send any contact updates, changes to your preferred Mass times, and “do not schedule me dates” by December 15th to: [email protected]. Any questions? Please call the church office at (901) 756-1213. Thank you for your time and service to St. Francis Church!
If you would like to learn more about the Knights or would like to be part of our organization, please contact Tom Viotti at 865-789-2427 or Danny Doyle at 901-382-3783.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Upcoming Events:
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 7:00pm, Room 113, Council meeting; Rosary at 6:30pm
SATURDAY, Dec. 10, 8:45am, Gym Breakfast with Santa
Confraternity of Christian Mothers Wednesday, December 7, 6:30pm
at Ellen Saba’s home
Our Christmas party and final meeting of this year will be Wed., Dec. 7th from 7:00-8:30pm. Email Jeff at
Next LifeTeen night (Grades 9-12th) is tonight, Sunday, December 4th, 6:30-8:30pm. And join us next week,
December 11th for our Christmas party and final meeting of 2016!
Don’t forget to bring your Dirty Santa gift ($25 limit). Food and wine provided by CCM.
Call or text Ellen for her address or with questions at 901-359-5283.
Breakfast with Santa Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Santa will make his appearance on Saturday, December 10 from 8:45am-10:45am in the Parish Life Center. Come early so you can take a photo with Santa!! Please remember to bring your own camera. The breakfast menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs,
bacon, sausage, biscuits, coffee, milk and juice. $5/Adult. $4/Child.$20/Family. Pay at the door. For more details, please email Danny Doyle at [email protected].
Upcoming Second Collections
Please note there will be second collections on the following dates:
Sunday, December 11 Retirement Fund for Religious
Sunday, December 18 Catholic Charities—Providing Help, Bringing Hope Sat./Sun., December 24/25—Villa Vianney, Catholic Diocese of Memphis’ Retirement Home for Priests
Angel Tree Deadline is Next Weekend, December 10 & 11
The St. Vincent de Paul Angel Trees help a number of people to have a nicer Christmas, including, among others: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOUP KITCHEN: 200 homeless; GRACE HEALTH CARE (formerly Cordova Rehab): 235 senior residents; SIGNATURE AT ST. PETER VILLA: 180 residents; PORTER LEATH CHILDREN’S HOME: 100 children. The Angel Trees will be in the Vestibule beginning November 26/27, and the ornaments can be selected after all Masses. The gifts with the ornaments attached should be returned NO LATER THAN the weekend of December 10/11. It is important that the ornaments be securely attached to the gift so they can be distributed properly. The gifts for Porter Leath Children’s Home should not be gift wrapped, but can be placed in a gift bag with the ornament attached. Thank you in advance, and may you and your family have a blessed and Mer-ry Christmas! Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Judy Cupp at 901-385-9474, or Gordon Proud at 901- 466-0999.
Assistant Track Coach Needed
The SFA track team is looking for a qualified hurdle coach.
If you are interested, please contact Kareen Baird at 381-2569.
St. Francis of Assisi Youth Groups
Faith Formation for Children
BASKETBALL REGISTRATION for 1st – 4th Grade Boys and Girls is NOW OPEN $60.00
PAA rules require that participants be either
students at St. Francis School or attending PRE through St. Francis Church.
Registration is NOW available at the St. Francis Church office, through the Athletic Director’s office or online at: http://www.sfawolves.org/index.php/athletics/register-online. A printable form can be found at: http://sfawolves.org/index.php/athletics. The Concussion form and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest form are also required in addition to the registration form. The forms are found on the SFA Wolves website: http://www.sfawolves.org/images/Athletics/Packet%20for%20sports%204k-4.pdf
The season will begin mid-February. Questions?
Call Kareen Baird at 381-2569.
DEADLINE for registration is December 14th.
Late registrations will only be accepted if space is available.
Good Friends
Our Christmas meeting is tonight, Sunday, December 4th, 6:30pm in PLC Room 108. Dinner will be Prime Rib, Greek Salad, Redskin Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, and Sweet Potato Casserole. The cost will be $20/person at the door. Members should have received a call the weekend of 11/26-27 to reserve your place.
Entertainment will be provided by Kayla Walker, pianist, and Ann Miranda, vocalist.
If you have any questions, please call Tom Viotti at 901-207-3160.
PRE News On December 11th, we will end our semester and observe the Advent season with the lighting of the Advent Wreath in the school gym beginning at 11:25am. Parents and fami-lies are invited to attend! Upcoming Christmas Break Schedule: No classes on De-cember 18th, 25th, and January 1st. Classes will resume Sunday, January 8th. Confirmation Reminder: The Confirmation Retreat will be on January 21st from 10am to 4pm. Please mark your calendars!
Notícias de PRE El 11 de diciembre terminaremos nuestro semestre y ob-servaremos la temporada de Adviento con la iluminación de la Corona de Adviento en el gimnasio de la escuela comenzando a las 11:25 am. ¡Padres y familias están invita-dos a asistir! Horario del temporada de Navidad: No hay clases el 18 de diciembre, 25 y el 1 de enero. Las clases se reanudarán el domingo, 8 de enero. Recordatorio de Confirmación: El Retiro de Confirmación será el 21 de enero de 10 am a 4 pm. ¡Por favor marque sus calendarios!
Mark your Calendar!
Ladies of the Parish Christmas Dinner Tuesday, December 6
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 10
Women’s Morning of Spirituality Saturday, February 25, 2017
Men’s Morning of Spirituality Saturday, April 1, 2017
(PLEASE NOTE: Rescheduled from March 25, 2027)
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MASS
The Hispanic Ministry invites everyone at St. Francis of Assisi to celebrate Mass
in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe and the Feast of St. Juan Diego.
Friday, December 9, 2016 6:30pm Procession
7:00pm Mass
Reception following in the Parish Life Center
Are you interested in learning about or joining the Catholic Faith? Are you Catholic and wish to have a deeper knowledge of your Faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA) is a process through which adults become full members of the Catholic Church. There are several stages involved in the process beginning with a period of inquiry to find out more about Catholicism.
If you are interested in RCIA, please visit our website to com-plete an inquiry form: www.stfrancismemphis.org; click on “Becoming Catholic,” scroll down to the form and submit it after completion, and a team member will contact you.
RCIA meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in Room 108 of the Parish Life Center, September through Easter. Please join us!
Please call or email the Church Office with questions: 901-756-1213 or [email protected].
Please pray for the sick and f or those who are serving in the military.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS IN PRAYER
Our sons, daughters and family members are halfway around the world serving our country. Help support our troops in pray-er, especially those known personally to our parish:
Christopher Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson, Gareth Bowen, Christopher Rusty Bownds, Lt. Col. Chad Carroll, Sgt. Ashley Carter, Sgt. Steven Carter, Annie Cynkar, Airman Colby Findley, Capt. Dennis Fitz-gerald, Sgt. Adam Gallick, Aaron Galvez, Cpl. Christopher J. Henderson, Sgt. Israel Hernandez, Staff Sgt. Matthew David Huddleston, Staff Sgt. Richard Hulshof, Sgt. Jonathan Koskey, Sgt. Jennifer Kuzio, Lt. Col. Terry Lakin, Sgt. Sean Lamb, 1Lt Angela Lewis, Spc. Kyler Lun-man, William Marshall, Cpl. Michael McCaffrey, USMC, Captain Chris McCarver, Sgt. PFC Dale Eric Moore, Sgt. Justin Murrell, James Edward Owens, III, Capt. Tom Petrilak, Daniel Presley, Jo-seph Presley, Dennis Proctor, Sgt. Ricky Rendon, Spc. Joey Scott, Sr., Sgt. Cody Sedlacek, Capt. Andrew Magpuri Shaffer, Airman Angela Thomas, Anthony Thomp-son, 1st Lt. Allison Todd, 1LT Kyle Treece, Dominique Willis.
Christmas Extravaganza for People with Special Needs
December 11th 5:00-7:00 PM Church of the Incarnation
360 Bray Station Rd.
Pictures with Santa ~ Ornament making Crafts ~ Food ~ Music
Grounded in Faith – Elevated by Excellence, Come see for yourself!
LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY—Please remember these parishioners and friends of St. Francis in your prayers: Audrey Allen, Max Baer, Loretta Ballman, Char-lie Bargiachi, Joshua Beer, Lillian Bernard, Nancy Bloss, Terry Brannon, Bill Bryant, Claude Carpenter, Cecelia Chiodo, Dorothy Ciarloni, Leonard Ciarloni, William & Margie Ciarloni, Marilu Cianciola, Bobbie Cicalla, Jan Cordray, Dick Davis, Russell P. DeLassus, Carolyn Denegri, Austin Dolan, John Dolan, Carolyn Dominick, Aine Donaghy, John Dori-an, Stephen Dufrechou, Evelyn Durbin, Pam East, Lou Ellmo, Marlene Evans, Nora Fer-nandez, Arianne, Ferrer, Billy Gaetano, Mike Gallagher, Mark Giannini, Earl Gillespie, Tom Griffin, Juan Diego Guadalupe, Roberto Guadalupe, Fred Geiger, Amelio Guasco, Sharon Hanna, Mary Hargrave, Robert Harmon, Mike Harty, Sr., Ann Henderson, Thom-as Hernon, Becky Heslep, Pam Hipp, Bob Hoppe, Loree Horton, Richard Howell, Sr., Hol-ly Hudson, Bob Huffman, Debra Huttig, Warren Irvine, Wayne Jackson, Pam Jeter, Au-rora Jiminez, Bill Johnson, Janet & John Paul Jones, Jim King, Garrett Knight, Maury Knowlton, Barbara Killian, Max Kolar, Trish Krog, Jo Lambert, Ed Land, Don Lear, Barba-ra Lee, Annie Lewis, George Linder, Sam Lobianco, Jim Lockard, Shirley Lurry, Dana Lynch, Patricia Macbrohn, Lidia Macias, Agnes Marquette, David Marshall, Margaret Marshall, John & Jody Martin, Carmen Martinez, Megan Mastrobattista, Elizabeth Mays, Carol McCusker, Andy McDermott, Nitza Melendez, Mitch Morgan, Larry Mix, Sam Mul-liken, Tony Neri, Sandy Nestler, Lan Thi Nguyen, Harvey Nicholson, Maria Ocasio, Dea-con John & Norma Oates, Sandra Perez, Pam Peri, Bill Phalan, Connie Pirani, Annie Plumley, Duane Poehnelt, Lee Powell, Lisa Ravlija, Diana Reid, John Remkus, Frank Rive-ra, Nancy Rivera, Bobbi Rodgers, Michael Rodgers, Evan Ross, Bob Rounsefell, Jane Sacharczyk, Clara Sanabria, Jason Scott, Jean Scott, Betty Seago, Kay Sentovich, Gary Sheridan, Landon Slawsom, Mary Lou Smiltnieks, Jake Speltz, Janet Stains, Thomas Stiever, Bob & Beverly Stroughton, Debbie Sullivan, Susan Sutton, Sally Tanner, Fay Mary Taylor, Jaison Thomas, Clare Thorpe, Coring Tipay, Ralph Veth, Richard Waldon, Anita Ward, Donna Wathen, Kenneth Wathen, Kathleen Webster, Lindsey Wells, Arlene Williams, Breccan Wilson, Jeanette Wilson, George & Jo Yohanek, and Paul Zoccola, Sr. RECENTLY ADDED: JOSH WARLICK.
Names will run for one month. Please call the church office at 756-1213 to extend.
Join us in serving those experi-encing homelessness in the Mem-phis area by inviting them to be our guests at Room in the Inn Sunday nights at a downtown or
midtown location. The “Inn Crowd” has asked the parishion-ers of St. Francis of Assisi to join them in this ministry. On cold winter nights from Nov. 1, 2016-March 31, 2017, we will be offering food and shelter to those in need of our aid. Each Sunday evening we can assist in this endeavor by preparing and serving dinner, sharing in fellowship and arranging sleep-ing quarters for those in need of a warm place to shelter for the night.
For more information, call Jim Burge, 901-254-1595, Deborah Blackwell, 901-758-4057, or Charlie and Kye Bargiachi at 901-373-3694.
If you are unavailable on Sunday evenings, please visit www.roomintheinn-memphis.org for other days and loca-tions throughout Memphis.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.” —Matthew 25:35
Birthright Family Holiday Luncheon & Auction Children, dress up as your favorite superhero or princess and
eat at our special princess or superhero table. For more information, call Vicki at 901-327-8109.
Saturday, December 10, 2016 11:00am—2:00pm
Hilton Hotel 939 Ridge Lake Blvd.
RSVP to Rita at 901-327-8109
Experience SBA! Tours and Shadow Days available throughout the year. sbaeagles.org/visistsba.
St. Benedict Christmas Concerts
Gaudete - A Holiday Choral Celebration
Tonight, Sunday, December 4th, 7:30 PM, SBA Chapel
Christmas Concert - Orchestras & Rock and Soul Bands
Saturday, December 10th, SBA Theatre, 6:00PM
Thank you to all of our parishioners who have signed up for VANCO online giving! Your use and support of our new online giving page is greatly appreciated. If you would like
to check out our new online donation page, just look for the picture above on our website @ www.stfrancismemphis.org. We are confident that you will discover that online giving is very easy and convenient. With this new giving option you are now able to:
Set both the frequency and date of all of your contributions!
Throw away your checkbook! Toss out your envelopes! Use your credit card!
(as well as your checking or savings account) Never have to worry about missing a contribu-
tion again….especially all second collections! Please check it out! It is a convenient and consistent way to help our church grow! Questions? Call the church office at 756-1213.
Providing Help…. Bringing Hope
Please support the work of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee during this season of Advent and their annu-al Providing Help….Bringing Hope campaign. Their Fig Tree program assists over 25,000 of our neighbors with emergen-cy gifts of food, clothing and other essential needs. Please donate at www.ccwtn.org or by returning the envelope found in the brochure mailed to your home.
Additional brochures and envelopes can be found in the narthex.
Advent Table
Please visit the Advent Table in the narthex, where you will find litera-
ture to see you through the beautiful Season of Advent.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Visit the website of our nation’s bishops for uplifting materi-als to help you observe Advent – www.usccb.org/prayer-and-
worship/liturgical-year/advent/index.cfm
Dynamic Catholic – the people who brought us the “Best Lent Ever” program earlier in the year – have announced a
series of daily Advent messages. To subscribe to these mes-sages, please visit: www.BestAdventEver.com.
Hesburgh Lecture at OLPH Monday, Dec. 5, 7-9pm, St. Therese Hall
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 8151 Poplar Ave., will host Notre Dame Law Professor Nicole Garnett, who will speak about the importance of Catholic schools for the disadvan-taged children and urban neighborhoods and steps to sustain and strengthen our Jubilee Schools in Memphis. Free and open to the public. Continuing Education Credits available from the Diocese of Memphis. Moderated by Dr. Charles T. Kenny, Notre Dame Club of Memphis.
Clases de Ingles como segunda lengua (ESL) estaran dis-ponibles en la Iglesia de La Encarnación, 360 Bray Station Road, en Colliverville, daran comienzo el martes 6 de Sep-tiembre, seran impartidas los lunes por la noche de 7pm a 8:30pm en la casa del ministerio, atrás de la Iglesia. Las clases han sido diseñadas para ayudar a principiantes o gente con conocimiento basico del Ingles, para mejorar su conocimiento, para más informacion o detalles favor de contactar a Bob Wakefield al teléfono 901-854-9617 o Wil-son Parma al teléfono 901-786-3220.
MINISTERIO HISPANO DE LA PARROQUIA SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSIS
Les Invita a celebrar la MISA SOLEMNE en HONOR de la VIRGEN de GUADALUPE
Y Fiesta de San Juan Diego Viernes, 09 de Diciembre, 2016
6:30 Pm. Procesión 7:00 Pm. Santa Misa y Recepción en el Gimnasio
Birthright Christmas Cards Send a Birthright Christmas card to some-one special in your life. Your donation will help change a life. Call Rita at Birth-right of Memphis at 901-327-8109 to send a Christmas card by December 15, 2016!!
Our New Guide Book & Directory is Here!
Look in your mailbox for our new parish Guide Book & Directory arriving in the next two weeks!
The advertisers helped provide this service at no cost to St. Francis. We encourage you to think of them in the future as
your needs arise.
If you are interested in advertising next year, contact [email protected] for
more information.
Please familiarize yourself with the many ministries and organizations at St. Francis located in the front section of the
Guide Book.
This year there is an electronic PDF version of the front section of the book (not your personal information) which
you can download to your computer, smart phone, or tablet. Just visit:
www.GuideBookPublishing.com/booklist.php. Click on “Tennessee,” followed by “Cordova” and then
20’S & 30’S ADVENT PARTY! - Theology on Tap is a ministry to young adults in their 20s and 30s. We meet at a different bar or restaurant in the Memphis area and have a speaker on a topic related to young adult spirituality. Check out our website at totmemphis.org for more information. This December we’re hosting a Theology on Tap Advent Party: Mon., Dec. 12, 2016, 6:30 PM, Bayou Bar and Grill, 2094 Madison Ave. Come for food, fun, and fellowship with other young adults from the Dio-cese of Memphis. Bring a friend! For more information, contact Sam at [email protected].
TAKING TIME FOR TRANQUILITY—Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center will host a spa inspired weekend experience for women designed especially for post-holiday restoration, January 6-8. Enjoy opportunities to experience new aids for your personal spiritual journey that support physical wellness, mental relaxation, stress management and an overall healthier life-style. Suggested offering, $195. Register soon as space is limited at olqpretreats.com, 731-548-2500 or debbie.voyles @olqp.cdom.org.
QUEST FOR 9TH & 10TH GRADES—The next QUEST retreat for 9th and 10th grade students will be January 27-29, 2017 at Memphis Catholic High School. QUEST centers around a “three circles of love” theme, calling the young people to reflect on love of self, love of neighbor and love of God. The deadline for registration is two weeks prior to the QUEST weekend. Please apply as early as possible. Upon receipt of registration and closer to the weekend, participants will be sent additional infor-mation and instructions. Cost is $50 and should be sent with the registration form, which can be obtained at www.cdom.org. For questions or additional information, please contact Dianne Dolan at 901-373-1292 or [email protected].
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER—Jesus tells us not to let our hearts be troubled because he has given us His peace; the peace that passes all understanding. We also have the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us and our marriage. The next World-wide Marriage Encounter Weekend is April 28-30, 2017 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center in Stanton, TN. For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.arkansaswwme.org/apply or contact us at e-mail: [email protected] or 479-806-5711.
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FALL SALE—Catholic Cemeteries’ Fall Sale is for each grave purchased receive your second grave at half price. Special offer on Mausoleum Crypts, Columbarium Niches and Family Estate Lots is a 10% discount when paid in full on day of purchase. Offers end Dec. 21, 2016. For more information, please call 901-948-1529.
GRACEHOUSE OF MEMPHIS SWEEPSTAKES—Madonna Circle will hold a drawing on Feb. 7, 2017 for the winner of the $5000.00 Grace House of Memphis Sweepstakes. Grace house empowers women and families by removing barriers and re-storing hope after addiction. Tickets are $100.00 each and can be purchased at http://madonnacircle.org/sweetstakes-ticket-view/.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
TOURS PILGRIMAGE—Ireland—Join Fr. Bryan Timby on a pilgrimage to the holy sites of Ireland (Drogheda, Glendalough, Ballintuber Abby, Knock) that includes the best of Ireland. Daily Mass will be offered in historic churches. See the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, Waterford, the Rock of Cashel, Dublin, Avoca, the Hill of Tara, Newgrange, Achill Island, Galway, and the Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle and lift a pint (or two) with Father’s cousins in Killorglin and Ballycroy. 14 days (Sept. 18 to October 1, 2017). $3989/person from Memphis (tips billed separately). Limited single rooms available ($795 surcharge). $600 deposit required. Call Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 901-353-1530 to request a brochure. Space is limited.
COLLEGE CAMPUS MINISTRY
CAMPUS MINISTRY HELP WANTED—The Department of Pastoral Life Ministries is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Assistant Catholic Campus Minister. This position provides administrative support to the Director of Campus and Young Adult Ministry, performs ministerial and administrative duties and promotes fellowship among Catholic students, faculty and staff. QUALIFICATIONS: College degree in pastoral ministry or its accepted equivalent, one year experience administrative respon-sibilities. Excellent interpersonal skills, gifted in hospitality, highly organized, and able to work well as a member of a team. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and the use of social media. TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources, 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr., Memphis, TN 38134.
SEEK CONFERENCE—Interested in growing in your relationship with God? In learning about our Catholic faith? Want to be surrounded by 11, 000 college students striving to do that same thing? Catholic Campus Ministry and The Fellowship of Catho-lic University Students (FOCUS) is inviting all high school seniors and college students to register for the life -changing SEEK conference this January in San Antonio, TX! Thousands of students have been transformed through encountering the love of Jesus Christ during this renowned bi-annual gathering of students, parents, FOCUS missionaries, priests, religious, and many others. Register at www.seek2017.com, and for any questions, contact [email protected]. God Bless!
