St. Francis Church Msgr. Kevin McCoy
Couples planning a wedding at St. Francis need to
contact the rectory 6 months in advance.
Pre-Cana or a similar marriage prep program is required.
Baptism is by appointment and takes place usually
after Saturday evening or Sunday a.m.
MARCH 9, 2008
MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK MARCH 10/16
Monday 8:00 A.M.
Tuesday 8:00 A.M. NO MASS
With the
Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.
Wednesday 5:30
P.M. Martha Doohen
Thursday 8:00 A.M. Ed Burke Family
Friday 8:00 A.M. Frank
& Mildred Renze
Saturday 5:00 P.M. Confession
Saturday 5:30
P.M. Marie
Siepher
Sunday 8:30 A.M. Confession
9:00 A.M.
MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 15/16
SATURDAY-5:30 P.M. SUNDAY-9:00 A.M.
EM: Doug Klocke/Marcia Lynch/Eleanor Monahan Pat McGinty/Michael
Miller/Marilyn Nicholson
LECTOR: Paul Feld/volunteer Linda
Winkelbauer/volunteer
SERVERS: Chris
Gray/Michael Schmitt Matthew
Dischler/Michael Dischler
USHERS: Scott O’Tool/Kevin Monahan Gary Nicholson/Loren
Wuebker
Sunday, March 8, 2008-The Fifth
Sunday of Lent: Sisters and
brothers, the Holy Spirit gathers us together on this Fifth Sunday of Lent to
stand in wonder and awe at the miracle of the raising of Lazarus. For those preparing for baptism, this miracle
signals the promise made to all who put their hope in the Lord. That promise, made to each of us who are
baptized, keeps our hope alive. We are
promised a share in glory of the Resurrection at the end of time. As this Mass begins, let us be open to the
miracles that the Lord Jesus wants to work in the world, in this community, in
our families, and in our hearts.
Parish Support for March 1/2, 2008: Adults-$2899.00 Students-$12.20 Catholic Rel.-$266.00
Loose-$156.00
Black/ Indian-$217.00 Total-$3067.20
Funds Received for others-$483.00
Parish Support YTD as of 3/3/2008: Projected receipts to meet budget: $84,000.00
Actual
receipts year to date: $95,776.74
Thanks for your financial and spiritual
support!
Palm Sunday and Vigil of Palm Sunday: Given the high
probability of cold weather (predicted highs are now for the mid-30’s),
the blessing of palm will be done at the beginning of Mass in the vestibule of
the church.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: The second
precept of the Catholic Church, “You
shall confess your sins at least once a year,” is often understood in
relation to the third precept, “You shall
humbly receive your Creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter
season.” Of course, the reception of
the sacrament of penance is preparatory for one’s reception of our Lord in the
Eucharist. Traditionally these two
precepts are frequently referred to as a believer’s “Easter duty.”
CCD-Wednesday, March 12, Frs. Richard Ries and Timothy Boekelman will be
present to assist with an evening of reconciliation
for our young people in religious education.
This service will follow the Stations of the Cross-so approximately 7:00
P.M. The service will offer those
present the opportunity for individual confession-the service will last
approximately one hour.
Holy Week Schedule: Please see the schedule on the
attached sheet which also includes the minutes of the February parish council
meeting.
Easter Flowers:
Those who wish to bring an
Easter Lily, or other potted plant to be used in
decorating the altar as a memorial for a loved one; please leave the plant in
either sacristy with a note attached regarding the memorial. Thank you!
A word of thanks to all who prepare the soup supper for last Wednesday night. Again
thanks-and a word of invitation to all-come join us!
Holy Name Men’s Club meeting will be held on Monday, March 10th at 6:30
P.M. in the parish hall.
CALL FOR QUILTERS-the quilters will gather once again in the Church Hall on Tuesday, March
12 at 10:00 A.M. to continue their projects. If you have questions, please contact Carolyn
Richardson at 297-7028.
The St. Francis daily Mass schedule for the Wednesdays of Lent is 5:30
P.M. followed by a soup supper in the parish hall. The Religious Education classes will conduct
the Stations of the Cross at 6:45 P.M.
prior to their regular class time of 7:00 P.M
Lenten Ecumenical Prayer Breakfasts will be hosted this Wednesday morning at 7:00 A.M. by
The United Family Knights of Columbus is having a drawing for one of four quarters of
beef. The proceeds
will be divided between the EMT”s of Churdan, Lohrville,
The Rockwell City Boy Scouts will be having a breakfast on Sunday. March 9th from 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Cost for the breakfast is a free will
donation.
Community Hospice and Calhoun County Hospice are offering a “Healing Journey” Bereavement Support
Group beginning April 1, 2008. This
five-week support group will be held April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29th
from 5:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M. The group will
meet in the conference room at the Calhoun County Department of Health in
Head Start is
currently accepting applications for the 2008/2009 program year. For more information contact Jenny at
712-662-3236.
The Office of Adult and Family Ministries in collaboration with the Office of Tribunal will be
holding a workshop regarding annulments.
A workshop will be held on Monday, March 31st from 6:30
P.M.-8:30 P.M. in Carroll at the Holy Spirit Greteman Center. For more pre-register or for more information
contact the Office of Adult and Family Ministries at 712-233-7530.
The Mass of Welcome celebrated by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will be held
on Monday, March 24, at 3:00 P.M. at the Cathedral of the Epiphany in