0ctober 6, Weekday
MON 12:05 PM ��Barbara Bleni
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October 7, Our Lady of the Rosary
TUE 5:30 PM ��Marie Brooks (B. Cooper)
October 8, Weekday
WED 12:05 PM ��John Miller (D/M M. Gowen)
October 9, Weekday
THU 12:05 PM ��Reverend Daniel Downey
October 10, Weekday
FRI 12:05 PM ��Reverend T. O. Al Sears
October 11-12, Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SAT 5:00 PM ��Aubrey Burnett (M. Simonetti)
SUN 7:15 AM Mass for the People of St. Francis
8:30 AM ��Ray Paccadolmi (K. Paccadolmi)
11:30 AM For the Sick of our Parish
5:00 PM ��Reverend John Teeling
MINISTERS SCHEDULE
COMMENTATOR LECTOR
5:00 PM J. Zucconi S. Zucconi
7:15 AM J. Walsh M. Willett
8:30 AM J. Karaffa L. Karaffa
11:30 AM A. George R. Raab
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
HOST CHALICE
5:00 PM H. Hairfield F. Chester, D. Nessar*
7:15 AM D. Kalas E. Lockhart, L. Tracy*
8:30 AM B. Tinsley* J. Hawpe, J. Franklin
11:30 AM J. Meerleveld J. Wirth, P. Coogan*
ALTAR SERVERS
5:00 PM Gowen, Ryan
7:15 PM Dukes, Donfrancesco
8:30 AM Clemmer, Kirkwood, McNamara
11:30 AM Bruce, Kearney
THIS WEEK
MONDAY 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus
TUESDAY 5:15 PM Novena
WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM Homebound Meals
5:00 PM Youth Choir
THURSDAY 4:30 PM Legion of Mary for MBC Students
7:00 PM Choir
FRIDAY 10:00 AM Bible Study
Meals on Wheels
7:00 PM Shepherds of Christ Prayer Group
SATURDAY 8:00 AM Legion of Mary
Blanket Drive begins
SUNDAY 9:45 AM CCD
10:00 AM Adult Education
11:00 AM Lay Carmelites
12:45 PM RCIA
3:00 PM Eckenrode-Eckelman Wedding
TODAY IS RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
Pray always for a civilization of Love
where the rights and dignity of each person
are respected from the moment of
conception until natural death.
TODAY IN ADULT ED: Come for the presentation of short movie about the moral dilemma facing a woman with a medical condition that puts at risk both her life and the life of her unborn child. There will also be a discussion of conscience formation and Catholic voting. Join us this morning (Sunday) in Assisi Hall AT 10 AM.
A RETREAT FOR MEN: The Knights of Columbus are
sponsoring a retreat for all the men in the parish on Saturday, October 25 in Assisi Hall. There is no charge and lunch is included. The retreat will be lead by Father Mark Purcell from the Benedictine Abbey in Richmond. Sign up sheets are now available in the vestibule.
THE SENIOR ADULT LUNCH will be held on October 15 this month. Celebrate the fall season with your friends in Assisi Hall after the 12:05 Mass.
THE FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY starts this
week on October 10 at 10 AM. This year the focus
will be on St. Paul as found in the Acts of the
Apostles and his letters. Everyone is welcome to
attend. If you have questions please call facilitator
Alexa Shmidheiser at the office 886-2262.
HAITI NOTE: Thank you to everyone who gave generous
donations to our brothers and sisters in LaGonave as they try to recover from the disastrous effects of Hurricane Ike. Our ministry group here is still collecting donations as the need continues to be great. To send a donation, make a check to “Haiti Outreach Foundation” and send it to the parish office or put it in the collection basket in a plain envelope clearly marked “Haiti Relief.”
OUR BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE will be out near the
Baptismal font by next weekend. You are invited to record the names of loved ones who have died. If you entered names before, you do not have to do it again as we keep the book from year to year. All through the month of November, the month of All Souls, we will pray for all of them.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: New schedules are coming out soon. If you already know of dates you are not available in November, December & January, please contact our scheduler Becky at 886-1392 or Rebecca.coburn@verizon.net
THE OFFERTORY REPORT
2 Weeks Ago Year to Date
September 21 6899 $98,466.00
Budgeted 8037 96,416.00
Youth Collection: $1294
Second Collection Next Weekend: Haiti & Local Missions
Thank you for your continued giving.
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WELCOME TO THE LITTLE BETHLEHEM CHRISTIANS who
are here this weekend to sell olive wood carvings from crafts
persons in the Holy Land!
A PART-TIME YOUTH MINISTER POSITION has been
approved by the Parish Council and the Finance Council. This
is a provisional position subject to review before continuing on
into the next fiscal year which begins in July, 2009. A position
description is being developed and will be available soon. They
will be looking for someone with a strong Catholic background
and education and/or experience in the area of Youth Ministry.
A diocesan application will be required and candidates must be
willing to be screened by the Virginia State Police and
Department of Social Services Child Protective Services. If you
are interested and think you qualify for this position, please
contact Father Burt or Alexa for more information.
CHRISTMAS SHARE NOTES: We will be collecting new
blankets for the families in our Christmas Sharing program
starting next weekend. Help keep people warm, especially the
little ones. If you are among those who want to buy gifts for an entire
family this year, please contact Gudrun Grimes at 885-4405 so
she can arrange to have that happen.
THE ST. FRANCIS YOUTH CHOIR practices on Wednesdays
at 5 PM in the Church. If you would like to lend your voice or
your instrument , call Kathy Hawkins at 887-9892 or just come
to the practice. A variety of music from Latin to Contemporary
Praise and Worship are all part of their repertoire. Youth, young
adults and the young at heart are all welcome.
AT ADULT ED NEXT SUNDAY: “Roots of Catholicism”
continues in Columbian Hall at 10 AM. Come feed your hungry
heart!
COLLECTION NOTE: The Finance Council has designated the
second collection for the third Sunday (October 18-19) to go for
the maintenance of our historic buildings. We are blessed to
have such wonderful old places but they are expensive to keep
up. This third Sunday collection will alternate with those for the
Youth programs throughout the year.
NOVEMBER 22 is the date of our annual Holiday Bazaar.
Proceeds go to St. Francis needs and projects.
The committee is asking parishioners to donate
baked goods, Christmas tins, holiday decor
(such as wreaths, ornaments or table
decorations), needlework items (such as scarves
or mittens) and baskets with a theme (such as
specialty coffees or pets). They request that you
start thinking about how you might help and they thank you for
your kind consideration.
ALL SAINTS PARTY: Bring the family for games, food, prizes
and lots of fun! Dress as your favorite saint or Biblical figure. It
will be held in Assisi Hall after the 5 PM Mass on Saturday,
November 1. If you would like to donate candy, please use the
containers in the CCD classrooms. Also needed are lots of
volunteers to run games. If you can do this or have any
questions, please call Penny Montijo at 292-1543 or e mail her
at ladyslipper33@verizon.net.
Eucharistic Adoration News
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom to
teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and
spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And
whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:15-17
THE RICHNESS OF CHRIST can be found in our Adoration
Chapel where we meet Him face to face. You are welcome at
any time. Please prayerfully consider if you can come at a time
when ADORERS ARE NEEDED: Sundays at 12 AM & 1 AM,
Tuesdays at 12 AM, Fridays at 3 AM & 10 AM and Saturdays
at 2 PM and 11 PM. PRAYER PARTNERS ARE ALSO
NEEDED: Mondays at 8 AM, and 2 PM and Thursdays at 4 PM.
Please leave a message for Mary Thompson at the office if you
can commit to one of these hours..
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DIAPER DRIVE: In order to help the people who come to our
doors in need, St. Francis is sponsoring a diaper/wipes drive
through the month of October. As the economy tightens those
on limited incomes often have a hard time getting these
necessities. If you can help please bring disposable diapers
sizes 2 through 6 and/or wipes, and put them in the boxes
provided in the vestibule, the first floor of the Ministry Center
and St. Clare House.
RCIA: If you or someone you know wants to learn more about
our Catholic Faith, please consider joining our Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults (RCIA) class. They meet on Sunday
morning after the 11:30 Mass in Assisi Hall.
THIS WEEK: Homebound Meals Oct. 8: James & Betty
Russell; Meals on Wheels Oct. 10: Dan & Pat Kalas; Altar Guild
Oct. 11: Tom & Linda Tracy.
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
FIRST READING Isaiah 25:6-10a
SECOND READING Philippians 4:12-14
GOSPEL: Matthew 22:1-14
HIGH SCHOOL TEENS: The Coffee House is scheduled to be
open on the First Friday of each month. We have basketball,
pool and other new games & activities. During November we
will be focusing on service projects for the needy, Please
register if you would like to come. Forms are available in the
office. Hope to see you on November 7!
HEY ALL YOU SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS!
Watch out!!! The KLUB is coming!!! Watch for more news in
the next bulletin!
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