Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis | Our parish exists to give Glory to God
4556 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63129 | sfastl.org | 314-487-5736
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If you are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you personally.
We pray that through our worship, you may experience the depth of
God’s love for us. To become a member, please e-mail the rectory
office at [email protected] or register online at www.sfastl.org
(click on the Contact tab and select Register With Us). We hope that
you find a home here among friends who pray together, work together
and play together.
If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic Faith, we
encourage you to return. If you would like to speak with someone on
the parish staff, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us.
If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we
invite you to contact one of the priests. In many cases we can work with
you toward a favorable solution so you can again receive the
Sacraments in the Catholic Church.
Saturdays 7:45 a.m. / 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 7:00 a.m. / 9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. / 7:45 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday: 8:15 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
Saturday: 2:45 p.m.—3:45 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
St. Anthony Devotions
Tuesday after the 6:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday—Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Baptism Attendance at a Baptismal Preparation Class is required prior to Baptism. Classes
are held the 1st Thursday of the month in the Rectory Meeting Room. Please call
the rectory or visit our website to register.
Sacrament of the Eucharist and Confirmation For those who have been baptized Catholic or wish to enter the Catholic Church, sessions in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is required. For more
information contact Linda Pudlowski (314) 799 9744.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick If you or a loved one is seriously sick and would like a visit from one of the
parish priests, please call the rectory to request a visit. Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer call to notify churches of parishioners who are ill so we need
to be notified by a family member.
Sacrament of Marriage The Archdiocesan Preparation Program requires a minimum of six months
before your expected wedding date for spiritual study, instruction and discussion. Contact the rectory office to begin your preparation.
Sacrament of Holy Orders and Vowed Religious Life If you are interested in learning more about a vocation to the priesthood or
consecrated life, please contact one of the parish priests or the Archdiocesan
Vocations Office at stlvocations.org.
Holy Communion for the Homebound Anyone in our parish who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Communion please contact the rectory to make arrangements.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Helpline 314-289-6101 Ext 2232
FORMED – The Catholic Faith. On Demand. www.formed.org | Parishioner code: W3EFPT
Parish Library Open Saturdays after 4 p.m. Mass, Sundays after 9 & 11 a.m. Masses,
and Monday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. during the school year or by appointment.
Donna Spaulding | [email protected]
4556 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129
Phone: 314-487-5736 | Fax: 314-487-3701
www.sfastl.org | [email protected]
Facebook: stfrancisstl | Twitter: @stfrancisstl
Rectory Office Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Rectory Office closed everyday: 12 noon—1:00 p.m.
CLERGY
Reverend Anthony R. Yates
Pastor
Reverend Kent M. Pollman
Associate Pastor
Reverend Mr. Patrick Moser
Transitional Deacon
Beth Bartolotta
Principal
Ext 121
Hannah Auer
School Secretary
Ext 121
Elaine Dyn
Pre-school Secretary
Ext 132
Karen Weber | CRE [email protected] | Ext 129
Facility requests: [email protected]
Announcements for bulletin & pulpit are due by Monday at 12 noon.
Bulletin announcements: [email protected]
Pulpit announcements: [email protected]
4550 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63129
Phone: 314-487-5736, Ext 121 | Fax: 314-416-7118
PASTORAL STAFF
Tammy Chumley
Coordinator of Evangelization
Ext 104
Jeremy Boyer
Sacred Music & Liturgical Director
Ext 107
Hannah Auer | Youth Minister [email protected]
Joseph Detwiler | Seminarian [email protected]
Dominic Vahling | Seminarian [email protected]
Michael Meinhart | Seminarian [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Bill Fulhorst
Director of Operations & Finance
Ext 142
Pam Kemlage
Office Receptionist
Ext 150
Karen Higgins
Administrative Coordinator
Ext 101
Stacey Fister
Communications Coordinator
[email protected] | Ext 109
May we always keep in mind that this parish exists to give glory to God in all we do
and for each one of us to be sanctified in our lives. St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us.
We continue to pray for those of our Parish who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. This past weekend and today and next weekend,
the Elect will go through the Scrutinies. The initiation rites of the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent don’t have the most
comforting of names. On these days we engage the elect in rites and prayers called scrutinies and exorcisms. The first connotes
probing and critical examination of one’s life, and the second—well, let’s just say many of us have had nightmares because of what
Hollywood thinks exorcisms look like. Yet if we understand the history of these initiation rites, we’ll see that they are both more
pastoral and comforting than we may think.
What does this mean for us then? I think the scrutinies give us three points to remember:
The scrutinies and their accompanying exorcisms are a series of rites that cannot be condensed in time; they need time “to
work.” Nor should we diminish their ritual symbols of silence, posture, litany, and hand laying.
The scrutinies focus as much on the grace of God as on the sin of humanity. We can’t truly call a scrutiny a Christian rite of
initiation unless our self-searching leads to acknowledgment and praise of Christ who saves us.
The scrutinies are for the elect, not for the baptized, for we believe that baptism matters. That is, when one is baptized, one is
freed from the power of sin. The baptized are no longer enslaved by Satan. Those who have not yet entered the waters of the
font are still vulnerable; they have not yet been clothed with Christ; they have not yet been reborn as new creations. That is why
those who have already been released from the devil’s grip are able to pray these scrutinies and exorcisms for the elect.
During times when we wish to express repentance and especially during Lent, it is customary to pray the seven penitential psalms.
They are Psalm 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, & 143. The penitential designation of these psalms dates from the seventh century.
Prayerfully reciting these psalms will help us to recognize our sinfulness, express our sorrow and ask for God’s forgiveness.
Q. I've noticed that restaurants
and grocery stores advertise
specials on expensive types of
fish and seafood on Fridays
during Lent. Some of my
Catholic friends take advantage
of these deals, but somehow I
don't feel right treating myself
to the lobster special on Fridays
during Lent.
A. While fish, lobster and other
shellfish are not considered meat
and can be consumed on days of
abstinence, indulging in the
lavish buffet at your favorite
seafood place sort of misses the
point. Abstaining from meat and
other indulgences during Lent is a
penitential practice. On the
Fridays of Lent, we remember the
sacrifice of Christ on Good Friday
and unite ourselves with that
sacrifice through abstinence and
prayer.
We have had many faith growing opportu-
nities recently at St. Francis and the
mission was a great start of Lent. Many of
you may be wondering how to keep the fire
going since the mission. You are encour-
aged to attend a couple hours reflecting on
the mission and asking God in what ways
He wants you to grow from here. Please
consider attending the Parish Mission
Night of Discernment on Sunday, March
18 at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm in the church.
Another special way to grow this Lent is at
our Parish Lenten Evening of Reflection at
the White House Retreat Center. This
special night will be held on Sunday,
March 25 at 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Reserva-
tions will be taken only until March 15, so
register soon! You can register and pay
online at our website or using the form
found in the bulletin. Join me, Fr. Pollman
and Deacon Sinak as we discuss the holiest
week of the year and ways you can enter
into this special time in the Church.
Spending Time with God in Prayer.
Take advantage of the Lenten Opportunities. Attend an
extra Mass each week. Go to confession every other
week. For a full list of Lenten Opportunities, see page 7
of the bulletin.
Using Talent to Participate in Building His Kingdom.
Volunteers are needed for the Fish Fry. Please consider
signing up to work. Sign up online at goo.gl/msB6Z3 or
call Margaret Hunt at 618-531-4547.
Being Generous with Treasure.
Recap for week of 2/25/18
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son…”
- John 3:16
Of all the wonderful gifts that God has given to us, the gift of
His own Son is truly the greatest. How can we ever thank God
for a gift like that? God does not ask us to sacrifice our own
precious firstborn, but He does ask that we are grateful and
generous with our God-given gifts. That we nurture and
develop them and return with increase.
Please consider switching from paper envelopes to giving online.
It helps our parish plan and budget, while ensuring continued
support when parishioners travel. Visit www.sfastl.org and click
on Online Giving at the top of the page. Thank you!
Fast . Secure. Easy .
Collection vs Parish Budget
Actual Budget over/(under)
Weekly Total $18,039.50 $20,125.57 ($2,086.07)
Year-To-
Date Total
$663,762.07 $704,394.98 ($40,632.91)
Contributors Online Envelopes Total
99 265 364
Parish Investment in the School
This year, amount the parish
plans to invest in school:
$315,945.00
The Francis Fund - Keeping Catholic Education Affordable
Weekly Total $650.00
Year-to-Date Total $36,746.00
Fund Goal $80,000.00
YOU make the DIFFERENCE! Gifts of your treasure
helps provide a location and/or materials for:
New Parishioner Dinner
Parish Mission
Every single day of our lives, we have the freedom to make lots
of choices. We can choose to share the love and truth of God in
different situations, making the conscious decision to choose
goodness and light. On the other hand, we can choose to reject
God as the ancient Israelites did before going into exile. The lay
faithful have the beautiful blessing of sanctifying the
world. While priests and religious sanctify the Church, the lay
faithful can sanctify the world in its increasing secularity. What
does this mean for us? It means choosing prayer, silence,
patience, compassion, and selfless love over unnecessary noise,
anger, self-gratification, and individualism. Choose wisely in
each situation and help lead people to encounter God through
you. archstl.org/dynamic
The Parish will be praying the Prayer to St. Michael the
Archangel at the end of all Masses. It can be found on the back
of the Breaking Bread Hymnal.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Please consider honoring the Blessed Mother by having the
Lady of Fatima Statue in your home for one week. It is a
wonderful way to show your love for Mary and ask for her
blessings. For additional information or to schedule a week call
Chris Cuneo at 846-4439.
Due to Easter there are some early bulletin due dates in March
and April. Please see the article due dates below.
Bulletin Date Article Due Date
March 25th March 12th @ noon
April 1st March 19th @ noon
April 8th March 26th @ noon
Our Fish Fry this year has been a great success!! Thank you for
your support!!! We have 3 more weeks for you to come out and
join us for a fabulous dinner. There are still opportunities
available to join in and be part of the fabulous fish fry crew or
bring some baked goods to support the parish. We would love
to get to know you. Congratulations to all our basket winners
each week!! Be sure to stop by our drawing table and get you
tickets so you have a chance to win.
We still have positions that we need volunteers for every week.
Come and volunteer as a family, we have jobs that everyone
can do. Sign up either on the website or by contacting Margaret
Hunt so we have an accurate count of workers. The online link
can be found on the parish website under any of the fish fry
events or go to: https://goo.gl/msB6Z3 If you don’t have access
to the online system call Margaret Hunt 618-531-4547 or email
[email protected]. Thank you for helping to make this
year our best ever!!
FRIDAYS | 4-7PM | PARISH CENTER
Purpose: We serve in an advisory capacity to the Pastor and
parish staff to provide leadership, direction, education,
resources and encouragement in accordance with the constant
and continuing goals of the parish, the Archdiocese and the
Universal Church.
Ministry Activities: Event planning for the Par ish - Mass in
the Grass, Anniversary Dinner, Fall Festival, Diaconate Ordina-
tion Celebrations, Annual Mass Counts
Meeting Time/Location: 3rd Wednesday @ 6:45pm
Contact: Chr istina Bresnan 795-7891 | [email protected]
Benefits we saw, felt, and heard:
St Francis was a very welcoming Parish
Deepened our faith development—250 for confession/600 for
pledge
24+ years since last confession
Excitement and energy – “It feels like our Parish is alive!”
Parish ownership and teamwork
Worked together as a Parish amongst ministries
Pastor picked up some speaking tips
Openness of Priests to Parishioners
Growth of Parish staff - Came together as a team
Prayer success for mission - Prayer commitments
Participation from our neighboring Parishes
Confidence in trusting God for Mission team and Staff
Attendance from outreach efforts
Babysitting was well received
Concerns:
How to continue spiritual growth?
How to sustain energy from Mission?
How to bring Mission experience to those that did not attend?
How to carry on collaboration with neighboring parishes?
How to make our church feel like Heaven?
Some programs and items being worked on to continue our
spiritual growth:
“Be a Man” study guide group for men of SFA
Mission night of discernment - March 18, 6-8pm in Church
Start faith sharing groups and form leaders to facilitate
Launch Welcoming Committee and Francis Friends
Provide Fr. Larry Richards media material for Parish Library
Educate parishioners on beauty in liturgy
Dynamic Catholic team explore further collaboration with
neighboring Parishes
Analyze restoring the beauty of Church Sanctuary, Gathering
Space, Vestibule, and Adoration chapel by reviewing
Welcome Task Force recommendations
Where is God calling you next beyond your
mission experience?
Is his soft whisper gently molding your soul?
Come grow with us on Parish Council.
NEW THIS YEAR! TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE SFA FISH FRY
EVERY FRIDAY FROM 5-7 P.M. CASH OR CHECK.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SFA.
We know that students learn so
much more when they are
engaged in the learning.
Recently our youngest pre-
school students participated in a
Breakout. This activity is like
an Escape Room in a box.
There is a treasure inside a box
covered in many locks.
Students have to solve clues to
open the locks and reveal the
prize. Mrs. Paeper’s class was
showing off their knowledge of
letters, numbers, patterns, and
the Rainforest when they
revealed their treasure of Rain-
forest animals.
During our parish mission, we previewed an engaging faith
formation program we’re bringing to St. Francis next year called
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This Montessori-based
program began in Italy in the 1950’s, was brought to the US in
the 1980’s and is currently used in 37 countries. It’s a hands-on
experiential approach to enrich the faith formation of our
students. We previewed this program during our parish mission
when the kids in the learning commons were introduced to the
region where Jesus lived and worked while he walked on Earth.
We used topographical maps, dioramas, and models to help
younger students have a visual to associate with these places they
will be hearing about in the scriptures during Lent and especially
during Holy Week. Mr. Herries then added a STREAM twist
when he got out our new Virtual Reality goggles and allowed the
students to “visit” the Jerusalem of today to see what it looks like
now. During our third trimester electives, some students will be
creating materials for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as a part
of the Spiritual Works of Mercy. (pictured below)
Parking Lot Safety on Fish Fry Fridays: We have had two near misses in the past two weeks of children getting hit by cars on the
south parking lot (near the rectory) on Fish Fry Fridays. Please, please, please do not move your car on that lot between 3:00 and
3:10 while we get children into their vehicles. If you arrive during that time, we're going to hold you in the back of the lot until we
load the cars. If you're leaving during that time, please stay in your car until we've loaded the cars and have waved you forward to
go. If you are a parent, please try to get your child in the car and safely seat belted quickly so that we aren't holding up others any
longer than necessary. For the safety of all involved, please either avoid the parking lot between about 2:55 and 3:10 or wait patient-
ly for those moving the traffic to wave you forward. A few minutes of inconvenience is worth a life. Thank you for your support.
Please join us at the White House Retreat Center for the 2018 Lenten Evening of Reflection on March 25th from 4-9 p.m. The cost
is $15 per person. Dinner is included. Adults only. Dress for walks between buildings and outdoor reflection. Reservations are due
by March 15. Put your registration and a check made out to SFA in an envelope marked 2018 Lenten Evening of Reflection and
place in Sunday Collection or bring it to the Rectory Office.
Name: ____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________
Email: ____________________________________
Number of People
Registering For: _________ X $15 = _________
Register below or online at
Volunteer Appreciation Event
@ SFA | April 20th All Parishioners Welcome Thank you for sharing your time, talent and treasure.
Our Middle School Youth Ministry group will meet on March
24th, April 7th, April 28th, and May 19th. We will meet in the
Life Teen Room after Mass for donuts and a teaching on the
Church as visible and invisible. Parents can pick up middle
school students on the North parking lot at the school door
closest to Telegraph Rd.
Luke 18 preparation is upon us! Meetings for Luke 18 prep will
be from 9a.m.-12:30p.m. on Sundays, which includes 9
a.m. Mass. Sundays included are March 1th, 18th, 25th all
from 9a.m.-12:30p.m. We will have one long team retreat day
on April 8th from 8a.m.-4p.m. Luke 18 weekend is April 13-15.
During this period of preparation for the Luke 18 Retreat, we
will not be having normal Life Nights on Sunday evenings.
Teens are welcome to come to the Life Teen Room on
Wednesdays from 7-8:30p.m. to pray, socialize, or work on
Luke 18 prep. Watch our social media accounts for updates
during this time of preparation.
Please keep our 8th grade students and our teens in your prayers
as we prepare for the Luke 18 Retreat.
Instagram: @sfayouthministry | Twitter: @StFrancisYM_
Facebook: St. Francis Youth Ministry
Remind App: Text @sfastl to 81010
We hope that you’ve noticed the new lighting upgrades inside
Church. These upgrades started last summer and were made
possible by the generosity of your support through the Beyond
Sunday Campaign. All the new lights are LED, they produce
light approximately 90% more efficiently than incandescent
light bulbs and they can last as long as 25,000 hours. With this
information we are happy to report the savings we have already
began to notice. Over the 6 month period from July 2017
through January 2018 our electric bill for the church has
decreased $3,190 or 12% from the same 6 month period a year
ago (2016-2017). Again, we thank everyone for their support in
the Beyond Sunday Campaign as we now have better quality
lighting for the church at a lower cost.
We are also in the process of replacing approximately 2,000
fluorescent lights with new LED lights in the school buildings.
The new lights use approximately half the wattage compared to
the old lights. This process includes removing the ballast that
was required for the fluorescent lights and installing the new
LED lights. This is not a simple task but with the help of
wonderful SFA volunteers the project is over half completed!
The best part is through Ameren Missouri rebates many of the
bulbs are FREE! We are excited to report back to our parishion-
ers with the savings we will see with these new lights. Up next
the Rectory!
All Volunteers Welcome! Thank you for sharing your Time,
Talent, and Treasure with SFA Parish! Reservations required
and due by April 6th. Adults only. Complete this registration
and drop off at the Parish Office or in the Sunday Collection.
Name: _______________________ Phone: ______________
Email: _______________________
Number
Of Adults
Registering:__________
SFA Broadway Presents...
Based on the book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Adapted for the stage by: Leslie Bricusse & Timothy Allen McDonald
On Stage at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center
Tickets on Sale at SFA Fish Fries through March 23rd!
Saturday March 24, 2018 at 6 p.m. Ticket Price: $15
Reservations Only. Doors Open at 5 p.m. Price includes show and drinks (21 and over).
Guests are encouraged to bring in additional food items for their table on Saturday.
Sunday March 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. Advance Ticket Price: Child $3 | Adult $5
Door Price: $8 Doors open at 1 p.m.
Concessions will be available for purchase on Sunday.
Questions? Contact: Ann Wismann 314-307-4696 [email protected]
Willy Wonka Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International,
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Extraordinary
Ministers
Polly Fick
Annette Kovarik
Michael Bridges
Pat Eaton
Ann Fujarski
Bill Covington
Barbara Hoeing
Anthony Jaskiewicz
Helen Menges
Jane Poelzl
Jeffrey Soell
Mary Ann Hodits
Linda Pudlowski
Darren Roach
Henry Schaper
Rosemary Nigro
Cathy Burke
Betty Dirnbeck
Lisa Jacob
Cheryl Jost
Jean Zuck
Lectors Mike Wigand Jim Hahn Mary Schurk Lynn Crecelius
Servers Gus Immken
Madi Lieberoff
Sydney Spieckerman
Joe Randazzo Lauren Pappageorge
Michael Soell
Gabe Soell
Matthew Flowers
Bryan Gerwel
Corrine Schomaker
Catechist Flo Paeper Lynn Hennesy
The annual Food for the Hungry Challenge is running through
April 30th. All the money collected will go to our food pantry.
The need for food continues to grow as we are getting more
requests for help daily.
We will provide special envelopes for the challenge. They will
be on the food baskets at all entrances to the church. We ask
that you make your check payable to St. V incent de Paul
Society and mark in the memo line Food Pantry. We also ask
that you continue to donate food to our pantry.
As you might know the State of Missouri has a Food Tax
program. Every dollar you donate they will give you 50% off
your tax liability. For example if you give $200 you will get
$100 off your taxes owed. This is a win win situation for both
you and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. We will provide you
with a tax form at the end of the year.
We want to thank you for all your help in the past and also in
the future. If you have any questions please contact our
treasurer Jim Hahn at 892-2392. Thank you again for your
continued support.
BUNCO NIGHT | May 4, 2018 SFA Parish Center
Sponsored by St. Anne’s Sodality Doors Open at 6 p.m. Bunco 7-10 p.m.
Patriotic Theme
Tables of 8 or 12. $10 per person. Price includes soda, one free adult beverage and attendance prices. You may bring your own snacks. No outside alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine available for purchase. Basket Raffles, Baseball Ticket Raffles, and Pot of Gold. Prizes will be awarded to the top three persons who have the most Buncos for the night.
For Reservations Contact: Carol Venturella at 892-6690 by April 30. (Proceeds raised help support Pro-Life, Our Four Parish Seminarians, Continued Catholic Education for an eighth grade boy and girl through a scholarship, and many other needs within our parish and community.) Thank You in advance!
Back by popular demand! Beer and Soda provided. Bring your favorite snack to enjoy. Doors Open 6 pm. Band Plays 7-11 pm. $25 per ticket before April 21st/ $30 per ticket starting April 22nd
For tickets: Eventbrite.com That 80’s Band at SFA or Renee Kossman: [email protected] (314-680-8897)
SFA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PROUDLY PRESENTS
SUN
3/11
8-11 a.m. RCIA RMR 12:30-6 p.m. Basketball PC
6-9 p.m. Adult Basketball PC
7-9 p.m. Life Night LTS
MON
3/12
6:30-8:30 p.m. Stretch-Fit | Martial Arts PC
7-8:30 p.m. Cub Scout Committee Meeting RMR
7-8:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting RCR
TUE
3/13
5-7:30 p.m. SFA Broadway PC
6 p.m. Confession Church
6:30 p.m. Mass Church
7-9:15 p.m. Guitage Practice Church
7:30-9 p.m. Basketball PC
WED
3/14
7:45 a.m. Music Mass Church
9-10 a.m. Moms in Prayer RL
3-3:30 p.m. SFAS Children’s Choir Church
3-5 p.m. Dance Class Stage
5-7:30 p.m. SFA Broadway PC
5-9 p.m. Basketball PC
6-9 p.m. Secular Franciscans Fraternity RMR/RL/SCC
6:30-8 p.m. School Board Meeting RCR
7-9 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Church
7-9 p.m. Cub Scout Committee Meeting SBR
THU
3/15
5-7:30 p.m. SFA Broadway PC
7:30-9 p.m. Basketball PC
FRI
3/16
4-7 p.m. Fish Fry PC
5:30-6:30 p.m. Rush Hour Reconciliation Church
5:30-6:30 p.m. Faith & Fish with Father RMR
7 p.m. Stations of the Cross Church
SAT
3/17
8:45-9:45 a.m. SoulCore RMR
SUN
3/18
8-11 a.m. RCIA RMR 12:30-6 p.m. Basketball PC
6-8 p.m. Parish Mission Evening of Discernment Church
6-9 p.m. Adult Basketball PC
7-9 p.m. Life Night LTS
LC-Learning Commons | LTS-Life Team Space | PC-Parish Center
RCR-Rectory Conference Room | RL-Rectory Library
RMR-Rectory Meeting Room | SBR-School Board Room | SCC-St. Clare Chapel
Monday March 12, 2018
6:00 a.m. Joel A. Garmatz
7:45 a.m. Sylvia Pope
Tuesday March 13, 2018
6:00 a.m. John Neil Warwick
7:45 a.m. Ken Miller
6:30 p.m. Harold Hill
Wednesday March 14, 2018
6:00 a.m. Michael Hummel
7:45 a.m. Earl Robinson
Thursday March 15, 2018
6:00 a.m. Joan Goltschman
7:45 a.m. Kenneth Schwartz
Friday March 16, 2018
6:00 a.m. Elizabeth Mueller
7:45 a.m. Hill Family | Special Intention
Saturday March 17, 2018
7:45 a.m. Mary & Walter Trela
4:00 p.m. Aida Sajol
Sunday March 18, 2018
7:00 a.m. Manuel Cajigal
9:00 a.m. For the Parish
11:00 a.m. Robert Wolk
We have coffee from our sister parish in Honduras! It is
available in 1 pound bags, ground or whole bean for $14 plus
tax. If you would like to order some coffee for yourself or as a
gift, please call Judi Yemm at 846-2996.
Join SoulCore leader, Susanne Rosenthal, to nourish your body,
mind and soul with SoulCore Chair – a group exercise experi-
ence that combines the prayers of the Rosary with core
strengthening, stretching and functional movement. No fitness
level or experience required. All are welcome! Her next
session will be held here at SFA on Saturday, March 17, 8:45-
9:45 a.m. in the RMR. There is no cost, but a suggested
donation is $5, for those who are able. Dress in comfortable
clothing or sportswear. Bring small hand weights, if available,
but these are not necessary to participate. SoulCore Chair offers
the same enriching experience while participating in a seated
position. Questions? Please contact Susanne Rosenthal at
314-603-7073 or [email protected].
We need men and women to help prepare our
Church for Easter. Cleaning day will
be March 22nd after the 7:45 a.m. Mass. This
is a wonderful way for our parish family to
come together and ready our Church for the
Resurrection of Our Lord. Any questions
please contact Sharon Ryan @ 314-892-3629.
The parish will hold a one day event to prepare any Catholic
adult who desires to be Confirmed. The day retreat will take
place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 8:00 am until 5:00
pm. The event will occur at St. Francis and will conclude
with 4:00 pm Mass. Adults who participate will be Confirmed
at the Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018. To
get more info or to register for Confirmation preparation please
call 314-487-5736 x104 or email [email protected].
Registrations must be received no later than March 28.
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