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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís
Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings
Calendar of Events
October 25— November 1, 2015
Mon., October 26 Weekday
Rom 8:12-17; Lk 13:10-17
8:30AM
Marci Geppert
Samira Abraham
 Tranquilino Garcia
Grapevine, TX
Sunday, October 25
11:00am
11:30am
6:00pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
R.E.A.Ch.—Meeting Rm
Youth Catechesis Classes
High School Young Church-FLC
SEEK-FLC
Adult Choir Rehearsal-Music Rm
10:00am
6:30pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
Monday Morning Prayer Group-Rm 113
Familias Catolicas-Rm214
KOC planning meeting-Annex
Spanish Bible Study-Conference Rm
Marian Novena Prayer Group– Res. Chapel
Literature as Prophecy-PH
Tues., October 27 Weekday
Rom 8:18-25; Lk 13:18-21
NO MASS
Wed., October 28 St Simon and Jude, Apostles
Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16
6:00PM
Al Heim
Emily Smith
Monday, October 26
Thurs., October 29 Weekday
Tuesday, October 27
St Francis of Assisi Pre-School –FLC
Rom 8:31b-39; Lk 13:31-35
8:30AM
Ruth Hellis
Orlin King
Steve Cirino
Fri., October 30 Weekday
Rom 9:1-5; Lk 14:1-6
8:30AM
Gilbert Falcon
John and Farida Tjahjadi
John Shinnick
Sat., October 31 Weekday
Rom 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29; Lk 14:1,7-11
8:30AM
NO MASS
5:00PM
Christian Munoz
6:30pm
Jovenes Para Cristo-Rm 214
9:00am
9:30am
4:15 & 7pm
7:00pm
Grupo de Mujeres-Rm 113
Women’s Crafters– Meeting Rm
Youth Catechesis Classes
Middle School Young Church-FLC
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
St Francis of Assisi Pre-School –FLC
6:30pm
Jovenes Para Cristo-Rm 214
9:15am
9:15am
12:00pm
Literature as Prophecy-Parish Hall
Padre Pio Prayer Group– Reservation Chapel
Book Club-Meeting Rm
Friday, October 30
Sun.,November 1 ALL SAINTS
8:00AM
10:00AM
1:00PM
4:30PM
Rv 7:2-4,9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
 Attila T. Penzes
Julia Geng de Rios and Maximillano Rios
For the People
Wayne Lanier
Saturday, October 31
Trunk or Treat
12-3pm
Church Parking Lot
Sunday, November 1
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Altar Linen Ministry:
Maite Stella Casaldeiro-October 25
Kate Velasco-November 1
9:00am
11:00am
11:30am
6:00pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
Women of Grace Conference—FLC
R.E.A.Ch.-Meeting Rm
Youth Catechesis Classes
High School Young Church-FLC
SEEK-FLC
Adult Choir Rehearsal-Music Rm
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 25, 2015
Priesthood Sunday
It is a special time to express our appreciation to our
clergy for all they do for us. Tell our priests how much
we thank them for devoting their lives to God and His
Church. Recite this prayer on your own or with your
family:
Blessing Prayer for our priests
In your loving kindness, O good and gracious God,
you sent your Son to be our shepherd and guide.
Fr James Flynn and Fr John Stasiowski continue Christ's
ministry of working in the vineyard by sustaining and
guiding your holy people. Bless both our priests.
Let your Spirit uphold them always in their service
to the people of this parish.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
INTERESTED IN
VOLUNTEERING?
There are many ways you
can share your time and
talents at St. Francis of Assisi!
Our liturgical ministries
have an immediate need for
additional volunteers (Sacristans, Extraordinary Ministers, Altar
Servers, Readers, and Greeters). To volunteer for liturgical ministry positions, complete the form at http://sfatx.org/serve.
For a list of other ministries, please visit http://sfatx.org/
ministries and email the Ministry Leader for more information on
volunteer opportunities. Please note: all volunteers must complete
training and the Keeping Children Safe certification course.
During November, Catholics remember their deceased loved
ones in a special way. Our parish
celebrates a Service of Light to
remember those who died during the past year, specifically
since November, 2014. At this
liturgy, the names of those who
have died in the past year will be
read and family members or
loved ones are invited to bring
forward a candle in remembrance. If you have a loved one
who died during this year, please
call the office at 817-481-2685. If
you cannot attend, we will remember your deceased loved
one & a candle will be brought forward. There will be a reception immediately following the service.
Book of Remembrance: During the month of November,
Catholics remember their deceased loved ones in a special
way. Located next to the baptismal font is the Book of Remembrance in which you may list the names of your deceased loved ones.
St. Francis of Assisi Grief Ministry
The St. Francis Grief Ministry provides prayer
and comfort to those faced with the end of
life of a loved one. We offer confidential support to those in grief. Please call the Church
office to register at 817-481-2685.
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Troop 7
Christmas Fundraiser
‘The Wreath is a symbol of peace and hospitality
known the
world over.’
Boy Scouts of Troop 7 will take orders for Christmas
Wreaths and Centerpieces in the Parish Hall after all the
Masses on Oct 25th
Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of handcrafted evergreens throughout the Christmas season. All prepurchased items will be delivered on Nov. 29th & Dec. 6th
Thank you for supporting our Scouting activities.
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís
Grapevine, TX
S T .
F R A N C I S
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A S S I S I
O U T R E A C H
M I N I S T R Y
Come you who are blessed by my Father…
For I was hungry and you gave me food.
Matthew 25:34-35
St. Francis Outreach has set a goal to provide food for Thanksgiving
baskets to many families in need. With your help, we will organize food donations and prepare baskets. We
need the help of the whole church community to make this year’s project a success. In addition to providing
dinners to Outreach families, this ministry is important for those in need so that they can experience God’s mercy
through the ministry of his servants-all of us here at St. Francis. We need donations of food from the following list
to help with the baskets. If you would like to donate food items, please place them in the boxes provided in the
Narthex. Your participation in this project is the key to our success in serving in need during this time of Thanksgiving.
Food Items Needed:
Canned Goods Including:
Green Beans
Sweet potatoes
Evaporated Milk
Cranberry Sauce
Creamed soups
Pumpkin Pie Filling
Dry Foods Including:
Boxed stuffing mix
Cornbread Mix
Instant potatoes
Instant turkey gravy mix (No glass, please)
Gift cards in amount of 10 to 15 dollars for any perishables to buy to Walmart or Grocery Stores
Connecting the hearts, hands and efforts of a community
to meet the basic necessities of our brothers and sisters in need.
St. Francis Outreach will be sending packages to any
loved ones serving in the military and away from home
this Holiday Season. If you have someone you would like us to
send a package to please email: [email protected] or place in
Mary Molini's mailbox their APO address so that we may send
them a care package to be received by Christmas. Items
Needed for Care packages if you would like to donate are
(Deadline is Sun., Nov. 29th):
Razors
shaving cream
baby wipes
beef jerky
cards of support & Christmas blessings
Candy
mixed nuts
chewing gum
snack packages (goldfish crackers, cookies, etc)
playing cards
word searches &crosswords
phone cards
Votive Candle Intention
Sacred Heart of Jesus
&
Our Lady of Grace
For the People of Our Community
Votive Candle for Personal Intention to
Our Lady of Grace or Sacred Heart
A six day intentions votive candle which will burn
from Saturday until Thursday may be requested
on a “First come first serve” with a donation at the
receptionist desk. For more information contact
Rosie at 817-481-2685.
Please pray for . . .
Our brothers and sisters who are ill, especially… Sarah Jean Allen, Crystal Ball, Cathy Carroll, Robin Chavez, Jeremy Conklin,
Sophie
Connor, Dianne Cragin, Joe Czyz, Sophie Diamond, Andy Dominguez, Richard Filippi, Dennis Flynn, Afton Ford,
Marion Gerome, Diane Galiano, Deborah Gray, Klaus Gutbier, Diane Hardin, Betty Hale, Robert House, Frank Kolbaba, Greg
Kovach, Zelta Jackson, Jim Jackson, Mark Joseph, Sandy Laverock, Gloria Lease, Brother Eric Loran, Melanie Morales, Isabel
Palandro, Jaydan Thompson, Daniel Pruit, Roscoe Fallin Mabery, Bruce Rider, Estefana Salinas, John Shinnick, Jim Stricklen,
Zara Stull, Desi Styer and family, , Mark Thornsburg, Jaydan Thompson, Charlie Tremayne, Diana Zapata, H. L. Wyatt, Julie
Whaley, Wanda Wawrzyniak, Cathy West, Margaret Weddel, Paula Wilson, Glenn Wright, Lori VanMeter, & those serving in the
armed forces.
Please remember in prayer those who are deceased. May they find light & peace in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior:
Curtis Staley ,Sister Bernice, Mozelle Duckett
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 25, 2015
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Sacramental Prep- If you are in high school or middle school and need Baptism, First Communion, or
Reconciliation preparation, please attend our
Sacramental Prep class 5-6:30pm the first Tuesday
of every month Sept - April at the Church.
Confirmation classes have begun and registration
is closed. Don’t forget these dates for Confirmation class. On weeks when there is Confirmation
class, students are not required to attend Young
Church on Sunday night.
Confirmation class is 2:30-4:15pm in the Family Life
Center
Dates:
Nov. 1
Feb. 7
Nov. 15
Feb. 21
Dec. 6
Mar. 6
Jan. 10
Apr. 3
Jan. 24
Apr. 17
Parent Confirmation sessions are on these dates,
at the same time in the parish hall: Nov. 1 & 15,
Dec. 6
Angelus Scripture Study
for Seniors
Sat., November 7th
3:30pm— Room 113
(group meets every other week)
Join St. Francis for a afternoon of fun and fellowship at our
Annual Trunk or Treat Party on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 123pm. There will be bounce houses, food, and trick or treating
out of the trunks of cars! Decorate your car up to make it the
scariest or most fun Halloween theme. Prizes awarded for
the best trunks. Dress up in your costumes and come enjoy
an afternoon of fun!
Parish Contributions
Weekend of October 17th and 18th
Weekly Budget
$ 31,000
Actual Regular Collection
$ 31,294
Year-to-Date Over(Under) Budget
$(32,691)
Mass Attendance
3,263
St. Francis of Assisi Preschool is celebrating Community Helpers and getting ready
for our Halloween Parade with lots of
crafts and artwork. Our Fire Truck visit
will be visiting soon! We are enrolling children ages 18 month – 4 years for our two day/week program,
and have been doing so since 1990. Please stop by the Preschool to visit. For more information contact Karen Bedore,
Director [email protected] (817) 481-2685 ext. 230
Please join the St. Francis
MOMS at our regular MORNING
meeting Wed. Nov. 18th at 9:30
am Childcare provided.
SFA Young Church—High School and Middle School Youth Ministry, Stay in the loop about youth ministry at St. Francis of Assisi!
Checkout Middle School Young Church (7th-8th grade) and High
School Young Church (9th-12th grade) at sfayoungchurch.com for event schedule, pictures, videos, and teen written
articles!
Have an upcoming parish event or activity to announce? In an effort to make communication to our parish family more efficient, we have established a new Announcement Form. This fillable, online form can be found at http://sfatx.org/announce.
Simply complete and submit this form for your ministry announcement or event to be considered for inclusion in the St. Francis
of Assisi bulletin, website, calendar, social media, digital displays, and newsletter. For questions or concerns, contact Danielle
Milliken at [email protected]
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís
Knights
of
Columbus
Wheelchair
Drive
The Knights of Columbus
will be hosting our fourth
fundraiser for the American Wheelchair Mission.
During the past drives, we have been
able to purchase 57 wheelchairs for
those in need through your generosity.
Many of these were distributed to our
parishioners, veterans and others in
need in the Diocese of Fort Worth.
Please see us after Mass on October 31
or November 1 to contribute or obtain
more information. Volunteers will be
available at the KC Burrito sales location and at the entrances.
Grapevine, TX
Invitamos a los padres de los niños del Catecismo a que los vistan
de santos, tendremos una Feria de la Santidad el miércoles 28 de
octubre a las 7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia.
Celebraremos a nuestros Santos, pueden traer sus carros y decorarlos El 31 de octubre de las 12: 00 a 3:00 p.m. en el estacionamiento habrá comida, juegos y dulces. No falten.
Llama a la oficina para dar tu nombre y la hora que vendrás con tu
carro decorado. Gracias.
J
JOVENES PARA CRISTO te invita próximo Martes 3 de noviembre a las 6:30 p.m. El grupo de Oración Familias Católicas te invita
este lunes 26 de octubre, 6: 30 p.m. a una noche de testimonio.
Los que quieran participar los esperamos.
MARTES 10 DE NOVIEMBRE A LAS 7:00 P.M.
A LOS DANZANTES DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE, Y
TODOS LOS QUE DESEEN PARTICIPAR SERA UNA
PREVIA PREPARACIÓN A LA FIESTA DE NUESTRA MADRE DEL CIELO. NO FALTES
A todos los padres de niños que no han terminado de pagar la
catequesis, favor de pasar a la oficina. Los libros del catecismo
ya se deben de pagar.
El Sacramento de Reconciliación
Se realiza los sábados de 3:30 a 4:30p.m.
Former University of Dallas Literature Professor and long-time parishioner Bob Alexander will be teaching a class on how and
why we might be able to see the intimations, of Christ in the writings of the ancient
pagans. Classics such as the Iliad and the
Odyssey and so much more will reveal
Christ so long as we know where to look.
He will offer the same class twice. Once on
Mon., Oct. 26th at 7:00 p.m. and once on
Fri., Oct. 30th at 9:15 a.m. (after morning
Mass)
Safe Environment HELP KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE
WHILE YOUR FAMILY WORSHIPS WITH THE
COMMUNITY OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI!
The public areas of the St. Francis facility (like the
Narthex and restrooms of the Church, the Parish
Hall and Multi Purpose room) are just that – they
are open to the public. Your children must not
be permitted to leave the church sanctuary or
chapel alone! Go with them! Thank you for
helping keep your children safe!
Les invitamos para que nos acompañen cada domingo a la
12:30pm en la iglesia para participar en el ROSARIO.
Platicas de Bautismo—Martes, 3 de noviembre a las 7pm.
Se ofrecerán pláticas para los padres y padrinos. Necesita traer
una copia del acta de nacimiento del niño a la plática. Los padrinos seleccionados por los padres tienen que ser católicos practicantes, es decir, que han sido bautizados, confirmados, reciben
comunión, son casados por la iglesia, y asisten a Misa cada Domingo, no hay excepciones. Para registrarse por favor llame a la
oficina con Rosie al 817-481-2685. Los Bautizos en Español solo se
llevarán acabo el cuarto sábado del mes a las 10am en la Iglesia.
Ya no tendremos bautizos durante la Misa en Español de la
1:00pm
ENTORNO SEGURO—Con todas las actividades escolares y de la
Iglesia dando inicio de nuevo, ahora es un buen tiempo para recordarles a todos los padres y guardianes: ¡AYUDE A PROTEGER A
SUS NIÑOS MIENTRAS SU FAMILIA ADORA CON LA COMUNIDAD DE
SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS! Las áreas publicas del edificio de San
Francisco (como el Nartex y los baños de la Iglesia, el Salón Parroquial, y el gimnasio-uso) son solo eso – están abiertos al publico.
¡Sus niños no deben de ser permitidos de salir del santuario de la
iglesia o la capilla solos! ¡Acompáñelos!
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 7099 and ASSEMBLY 3476
Grand Knight: Eric McKuzes, 817-908-2227
Faithful Navigator: Dennis M. Stark, 817-485-2851
Knight of the Month – Vince Flores
Family of the Month – Bob and Kathie LaCroix
Rookie of the Month – Daniel Langendorf
10/26
7:00 PM Council 7099 Planning Meeting
11/1
KC Burrito Sunday – After the 8 and 10 AM Masses
11/7
5:30-10:00 PM Bishops Respect Life Dinner
11/9
6:30 PM Council 7099 Rosary, Dinner, and Monthly General Meeting
11/12
6:00 PM KC Annual Memorial Mass – Good Shepherd
October The Month Of The Holy Rosary
Knights of Columbus Sponsored Family Rosary
Please join us on the Blessed Mother’s side of the
Church: Saturday at 4:30 PM;
Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM Planned Parenthood and 5:00PM St. Francis Chapel
KC Respect life: Sidewalk prayer Every Wednesday morning 8:30
– 9:30 AM. Meet at 6464 John Ryan Drive, Fort Worth 76132—
Adoration For Life Wednesdays in the St. Francis Chapel 5 – 6 PM
Burrito Sunday Nov. 1- The Knights of Columbus will be selling
Burritos after the 8 and 10 AM Masses Sun., Nov. 1 st. Join us for
coffee, lemonade and fellowship in the Parish Hall or take a
bunch home. Enjoy! Credit cards are welcomed
The Knights will be selling "Keep Christ in Christmas" magnets at
the Burrito Sunday. Buy one for your car, refrigerator, or filing
cabinet. The magnets are only $5.00
October 25, 2015
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