St. Francis of Assisi Parish February 1, 2015 • Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time ...................................................................................... From the Pastor’s Desk T he next few weeks, it seems, are going to be a me for reflec on and retreat. Once a quarter, each friary is expected to gather the brothers together for a fraternal Day of Recollec on. This coming Monday, our friary, here at St. Francis, will gather at Mercy Center in Auburn to spend some quiet me together, some me for prayer and reflec on on the needs of our Province—in par cular, on our common life and balancing that with our ministries. Our life as friars is intended to be “fraternity in mission.” Fraternal life is primary, and our mission as friars follows from that. The perennial difficulty is that of trying to keep our mission—or work, from taking precedence over our fraternal life lived with a spirit of prayer and devo on. Work cannot take precedence over family. Work is necessary to support the family, but family should not suffer on account of work. Work is a means to an end—not the end in itself. To keep this balance is not an easy task. Our Provincial Chapter, scheduled for the first week of January 2016, will address this tension in our lives as friars. It is hard to tell what will come of this discussion, but to have vital fraterni es and fulfilled friars, we must do whatever is necessary to bring these two values into balance. This is also so true for families. So, as the friars pray and reflect on this issue in our lives here in Sacramento, I might suggest that your families also spend some me this week reflec ng on the level of balance in your own families. Following the friars’ me away on Monday, the parish staff will have its annual three days of retreat me together. This year, the staff will be spending next Tuesday through Thursday at Mercy Center in Burlingame to relax, pray, reflect on our lives and ministries at St. Francis and just be with one another and enjoy one another’s company and spirit. The staff looks forward to this every year, and I am sure we will return relaxed and ready for Lent. Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 5:15 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am, Noon Weekday Masses (in St. Clare Chapel) 12:10 pm Next Saturday, the parish staff and the Parish Council will gather for its annual day of retreat and reflec on in Brunsman Hall. Bro. Ryan Thornton, OFM will lead a reflec on on what makes our parish a Franciscan versus a diocesan or Jesuit or Dominican parish. Bro. Ryan is currently a transi onal deacon serving as Sts. Simon and Jude Parish in Hun ngton Beach, CA. He is one of our bright young friars who give our province a future full of hope. Bro. Ryan will be ordained a priest within this year. He will be assis ng and preaching at all the Masses next Sunday—with the excep on of the 9:30 am Mass, as Bishop Soto will be dedica ng our new altar and ambo at that Mass. The Parish as a whole will have its opportunity for retreat at our annual Lenten Retreat, on February 23-25. The retreat presenter will be Sr. Mary Beth Ingham, OSJ. Sr. Mary Beth is a scholar in Blessed John Duns Scotus, the medieval Franciscan philosopher and theologian. Sr. Mary Beth is a wonderful scholar and teacher at the Franciscan School of Theology at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, CA. She is also very down-to-earth in style. Many parishioners have expressed the desire for a deeper understanding of the Franciscan imagina on and its applica on and presence in our minds and hearts, so Sr. Mary Beth is providing us a retreat on a Franciscan topic, “A Spring me of Franciscan Gi edness.” I urge you to take this opportunity for me away from your busy lives to gather with others and go deeper into our Lenten journey. You won’t find a be er guide than Sr. Mary Beth! Lent is a me of repentance. As I men oned in my homily last Sunday, we might seek to repent during this coming Lent of being “boxed and ed up” in our understanding of ourselves, others and God. May we be free of this containment and experience a deeper awareness of our gi edness as God’s beloved sons and daughters. There is a lot of me for reflec on coming our way. Let’s take advantage of this me to gain a deeper understanding of who we are and how we are living as disciples of Jesus. Un l next week…. May the Lord Give You Peace…. kjl Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm or by appointment Church Hours M-Th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Opportunities and Information Franciscan Pathways of Justice and the Sacramento Diocese Black Catholic Ministry are sponsoring: Annual Catholic Appeal February 14 and 15 T Lenten Journey For Racial Justice he Annual Catholic Appeal connects us to thousands of people who need our help every day. This year, our Appeal Weekend takes place two weeks from now on the weekend of February 14-15. Workshop Sunday, February 15 3:00 - 4:30 pm Brunsman Hall Through your support, we can assure that many vital social service programs con nue to assist tens of thousands of people in need, assist with the forma on of diocesan seminarians, and provide need-based tui on assistance to deserving families in our most economically-challenged communies. Programs supported by the Annual Appeal include Loaves & Fishes, Wellspring Women’s Center, Stanford Se lement Neighborhood Center, and Mercy Educa on Resource Center. P lease plan to join us for a workshop on racial jus ce. Our guest speakers at the workshop will be: • Father Bartholomew Landry, CSP Parochial Vicar at Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco. Our parish will receive a 25% share of your dona ons to the Appeal. As in past years, that share will support our assistance program to those in need. • Judge Ronald A. Wilson, reƟred Founder of the Na onal Jus ce Founda on, the Roots College Preparatory School for Wayward Children. His many awards include: the NAACP Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award, the Mar n Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award, and the Ida B. Wells Social Jus ce Award. Before re rement he served as Presiding Judge for South Tucson, AZ. Your gi makes a difference in someone’s life. Please prayerfully consider what you can give. • Father Bernard Kwame Assenyoh, SVD Past Provincial Council member of the SVD Southern Province, Priest Council Member of the New Orleans Archdiocese, and Superior, SVD New Orleans District. In-Session School Tour Wednesday, February 4 8:30 am - 9:30 am Mass 5:00pm in the Church (immediately following workshop) RSVP for tour by Monday, February 2 (916-442-5494 or mainoffice@s ranciselem.org) F ather Bartholomew Landry will preside. Music will be provided by the St. Dominic Youth Choir, whose mission is to “bring those present closer to our Lord by providing a musical se ng that allows the spirit to speak to and open hearts.” C ome see why we are so proud of our school! Applica ons for the 2015-16 school year are being accepted through February 10, 2015. More info: www. s ranciselem.org or (916) 442-5494. For more informa on please contact Galen (GalenU@ s rancisparish.com or 916-443-8084 x114). Welcome New Parishioners Little Black Books for Lent Next Weekend After Mass in the Old Sanctuary Erika Garza Deanna Kozlowski e will once again be offering the Little Black Books as a prayer opportunity for our Lenten journey! Copies of this very popular Lenten guide will be available after all Masses next weekend in the old sanctuary space and during the week at the Parish Center (until we run out). $1 donation. W Brendan and Nicole La mer and son Carter Elisabeth McKechnie Maria Munguia and Edgar Rivas Gabriel and April Van Dyke and sons Waylon, Charlie, and Jonathan 2 Kimberly and Gilbert Zogbi and daughter Sophia and son Emile A Springtime of Franciscan Giftedness Parish Lenten Retreat with Sr. Mary Beth Ingham, OSJ EVENING SESSIONS Monday – Wednesday, February 23 – 25 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Church (Preceded by a Simple Supper at 5:50 pm in Brunsman Hall hosted by Our Parish Ministries) MONDAY: “Beauty and Abundant Love: A Springtime of Franciscan Giftedness” TUESDAY: “Lent: A Time for Conversion into Love” WEDNESDAY: “‘God So Loved the World’ — Walking the Narrow Path into Life” MORNING SESSION “Lent: A Time for Conversion into Love” Tuesday, February 24 9:30 am - Noon in Brunsman Hall (9:30 - 10:00 am Coffee and Refreshments) S r. Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ is a sister of St. Joseph of Orange, currently on the faculty at the Franciscan School of Theology in Oceanside. She has a doctorate in Medieval Philosophy from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland and taught for many years at Loyola Marymount University, where she was chair of the Philosophy Department and Professor of Philosophy. Her specialty is the thought of Franciscan Master, Blessed John Duns Scotus. Sr. Mary Beth is the author of many books and ar cles, including Rejoicing in the Works of the Lord: Beauty in the Franciscan Tradi on (2010), and is a frequent speaker at Franciscan gatherings. Your Financial Support Quarterly Financial Report Six-Month Report to Parish: July - December 2014 REGULAR GIVING (Offertory) (Includes direct deposit and online dona ons) January 18 Year-to-date (7/1/2014-1/21/2015) Last year $ Change % Change $390,899 380,482 10,417 2.7% Offertory Collec ons Parish Programs Step Ministry Dona ons Other Dona ons Interest Other Receipts (rent, bulle n ad rebate, etc.) Parish Fund Raising Net Sacramental Services Religious Ar cles & Books DESIGNATED DONATIONS (Includes direct deposit and online dona ons) Building Fund (includes ONE Campaign 25% share) Dona ons to date (7/1/2014-1/21/2015) Last year $ Change % Change $49,434 34,899 14,535 41.7% Total Income Step Ministry Dona ons to date (7/1/2014-1/21/2015) Last year $ Change % Change $1,833 ONE CAMPAIGN: December 2014 Update Goal: Pledged & One-Time Gi s: % of Goal: # of gi s: % par cipa on: $344,452 $35,750 $26,449 $25,995 $20,023 $7,100 71.61% 7.43% 5.50% 5.40% 4.16% 1.48% $11,496 $6,960 $2,796 2.39% 1.45% 0.58% $481,022 100.00% % of Expense OPERATING EXPENSE $30,491 32,975 -2,484 -7.5% Francis House (January 2015) % of Income OPERATING INCOME $12,275 $653,833 $464,613 70.8% 248 15.5% Salaries Employee Benefits Parish Programs Diocesan Assessment Parish Office Building Maintenance (church, friary & parish center) Property & Liability Insurance Other $163,352 $62,162 $67,275 $61,158 $25,323 $59,037 34.40% 13.09% 14.17% 12.88% 5.33% 12.43% $21,610 $14,946 4.55% 3.15% Total Expense $474,863 100.00% Net OperaƟng Income $6,159 OTHER INCOME Bequests Building Fund Dona ons Prayer Requests OTHER EXPENSE Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters Capital Expenditures Who Are Ill or in Pain Total Revenue over Expense $2,313,843 @ 6 months Who Have Been Called to Eternal Life Fermin Perez, Sr., Jacqueline Sare Mass Intentions for this Week Feb. 6 Fri. 5:15pm 7:30am 9:30am Noon 12:15pm Constance Gwinn † Confrats (for friars) Pro Populo (for parishioners) Aaron and Jasmine Wayne Roger K. Miller † o request that your loved one be added to our prayer request list, please contact Galen Unruh, Director of Outreach (443-8084 x114 or GalenU@s rancisparish.com). To request a Mass Inten on, please contact SJeanay Willis Bolden, Parish Secretary (443-8084 or SJeanayB@s rancisparish.com). $96,953 Net Other Income/Expense $2,307,684 Michele Dyke Jan. 31 Sat. Feb. 1 Sun. $2,356,790 $47,847 T 4 From Our School Illness and the Liturgy Thank You! Illness and the Liturgy Dear St. Francis of Assisi Parishioners, O ur tradi on of prayer involves close contact with each other. By gathering together, singing, praying, sharing a pew, exchanging the sign of peace and receiving communion we respond to God’s call to worship as members of Christ’s body and to be nourished by Word and Sacrament. However, if you are ill, it is a sign of charity for your brothers and sisters to keep that illness from spreading to others. W e are truly blessed here at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School to learn, pray and grow in this special, Franciscan environment. Our blessings would not be possible without the generous support of you, the members of the St. Francis Parish. As you support our school, you help strengthen, foster and invest in the future of all of our students and the overall well being of the Church. To help us to protect and care for our brothers and sisters, we are asked to: Last week we celebrated Na onal Catholic Schools Week. We want to thank you for all that you have done and connue to do to help our school. We are truly grateful for your prayers, contribu ons and dona ons. We also appreciate the gi of your me and talents that you so graciously share with us. We also hope that you had a wonderful me on Sunday whether you joined us for pancakes and bacon or just walked the halls. • Pray the Lord’s Prayer with our hands joined instead of holding hands. • Exchange a sign of peace that does not involve touching others. (it helps to smile!) • Receive Holy Communion in the form of bread only (un l flu season has passed). To add to what Fr. Ken said last weekend in his homily, together, Parish and School, we are a strong and vibrant community. We hope that you will con nue to join us in our endeavors and in our never-ending celebra on of Franciscan, Catholic educa on. From all of us… Thank you! Franciscans for Justice.org Gratefully, I n today's Gospel, we hear this: "...on the Sabbath...in their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit." Theologian Bruce Epperly writes: St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School Students & Staff “The reading from the Gospel of Mark (1:21-28) sees Jesus' authority as joining words and ac on. Jesus walked the talk, and spoke words that transformed people's lives and reflected God's vision for humankind. In today's reading, Jesus' sermon leads to ac on. He confronts a man, possessed by a destruc ve spirit. While we don't know the nature of this spirit, it destroyed his personality, rendered him an outcast, unclean, and unable to live with his family. Jesus confronts this unclean spirit with the simple words: ‘Be s ll. Come out from him.’ Pancake Breakfast CSAC Needs You! Jesus' authority leads to healing and wholeness, inclusion and hospitality. Jesus' power was for good. His words and ac ons promoted crea vity, agency, growth, and interdependence.” A re you a registered member of our parish? Do you have a strong and posi ve commitment to Catholic school educa on? Nomina ons are now being accepted for our Catholic School Advisory Commission (CSAC), for a two-year term. Watch (or tape) Franciscan author Richard Rohr on Oprah’s morning broadcast on OWN Network on “Super Soul Sunday,” February 8. Guided by Franciscan values, the CSAC advises Fr. Ken and Principal Ivan Hrga about opportunities and goals in these areas: Planning, Policy Development, Finances, Facilities Management, Marketing and Development. Members par cipate in monthly mee ngs, as well as ad hoc and execu ve mee ngs. New members a end the Diocesan "New School Advisory Commission Members' Workshop." If you are interested, please submit a nomina on form (available on the school webiste or from the Parish Center) in a sealed envelope to St. Francis Parish, 1066 26th St., Sac 95816, a n: Fr. Ken Laverone, OFM. 5 Ongoing: All Are Welcome Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Young Adults Sundays during the Liturgy of the Word at our 9:30am Mass, children K-4th grade are escorted from the church to the Parish Center Chapel by an adult catechist for CLOW. No registra on required. Parents may accompany their children. If you are in your 20’s or 30’s, come try out our young adults groups called Chris an Life Communi es (CLC), where you will become part of a young adult community (approximately 4 - 10 people). There is no commitment—just a end once and go from there. Our CLCs are based on Igna an as well as Franciscan spirituality and are a place for growth, companionship, and transforma on. More info: Patrice at YoungAdults@s rancisparish.com. Church Tours 4th Sundays a er Noon Mass. Communion Visitation To request a visit for you or a loved one, please email: SFCommunionVisita [email protected]. Please include your phone number in your email. Or call Galen (443-8084 x114). Other Opportunities 2015 Days of Dialogue for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered People Contemplative Prayer Mondays 6:00 pm in the Parish Center Chapel. Tuesdays a er 12:10 pm Mass in St. Clare Chapel. February 8, April 19, August 23, November 8 San Damiano Retreat in Danville. More info: www.sandamiano.org. Gospel Series Sundays 11:00 -11:45 am in the Parish Center. Reflecon and medita on on the gospel. Sponsored by the Peace & Jus ce Commi ee. More info: Mary Myrick (536-9753). Retrouvaille—Marriage Recovery February 6-8 in Sacramento. Is your marriage in trouble– miserable–dead? Would you like it to come alive? Retrouvaille can give you the communica on skills you need to relate to one other in a be er, more respec ul and emo onally mature way. More info: (800) 470-2230 or www.helpourmarriage.com. Healing Prayer Healing Prayer ministers are available to pray for you or your loved ones. Email your prayer pe ons to healingprayer@ s rancisparish.com, or call the parish office (443-8084). Rachel’s Vineyard: Healing After Abortion Retreat February 6-8 at Mercy Center Auburn. This unique and effec ve experience presents the mercy and compassion of God. Open to women, men, couples, and family members touched by abor on. More info: Paula (733-0161) or [email protected]. Inquiries and par cipa on are strictly confiden al. Sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento. High School Youth Ministry High School Youth Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:00-8:00pm in the Parish Center. Light dinner provided. Don’t forget to bring a friend! Hospitality Sundays a er 9:30am Mass join us for coffee and donuts in Brunsman Hall. World Marriage Day - Renewal of Vows February 21 Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a special 11:00 am Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in which married couples may renew their wedding vows. An informal recep on for couples and their families will follow. Special cer ficates will be given to couples celebra ng milestone anniversaries (10, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 50+). If you are interested in a ending this free event, please register (names and anniversary year) at www.SacWMD.com. More info: (916) 733-0123. Library Hours Thursdays, Noon-2:00pm and 1st and 3rd Sundays, 8:30-11:30am in the Parish Center. Nursery Program Sundays: Child care (staffed by an adult and teen helpers) for children ages 1-3 during 9:30 am Mass in the room opposite the cafeteria on the first floor of our school on the Sundays when Faith Forma on classes are in session. Registra on is on-site. Weekly Readings Prayer Service Sunday: Mondays: Led by our school children at 8:10am in the church (when school is in session). All are welcome! Taizé Prayer Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00pm, in the church. T’ai Chi Chih Saturdays 9:05am in St. Clare Chapel or, weather permi ng, in the park across from the church. Wednesdays 6:00pm in the church (during Taizé Prayer). Thomas Merton Circle Meets bi-monthly. Refreshments provided. More info: John (482-6976). 6 Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk1:21-28 Monday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39 Parish Information St. Francis Parish Center Ofϐices: 1066 26th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Phone: 916.443.8084 Fax: 916.443.7356 • Website: www.stfrancisparish.com • Office Hours: MON-FRI, 9AM-5PM St. Francis Elementary School: 2500 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Phone: 916.442.5494 Website: www.stfranciselem.org • Office Hours: MON–THUR, 8AM–4PM and FRI, 8AM-2PM (during the School Year) Pastor Associate Pastor Principal Pastoral Associate Director of Liturgy Director of Faith Formation Director of Outreach Administrative Associate Plant Manager Office Assistant Parish Secretary Bookkeeper Communion Visitation Ministry Coordinator Infant Baptism Coordinator Library Coordinator Membership Coordinator Parish Council Chair Young Adults Ministry Coordinator Youth Ministry Coordinator In Residence at the Friary: Ken Laverone OFM Sebas an Sandoval, OFM Kjlofm@s rancisparish.com Sebas anS@s rancisparish.com x115 x111 Ivan Hrga Principal@s ranciselem.org Peggy Chambers, OMC PeggyC@s rancisparish.com x103 Deborah Jones DeborahJ@s rancisparish.com x110 Skip Bacon SkipB@s rancisparish.com x112 Galen Unruh GalenU@s rancisparish.com x114 Fran Anderson [email protected] x102 Joe Prassa JoeP@s rancisparish.com x107 Pamela Caballero PamelaC@s rancisparish.com x105 SJeanay Willis Bolden SJeanayB@s rancisparish.com Jacquie Embs JEmbs@s rancisparish.com Peggy Briggs SFCommunionVisita [email protected] Carol Spinella InfantBap sm@s rancisparish.com Pat Pavone Library@s rancisparish.com Christelle Cobian Membership@s rancisparish.com Michelle Hernandez-Flores ParishCouncil@s rancisparish.com Patrice Clemons YoungAdults@s rancisparish.com Traci Bean [email protected] 916-442-5494 x104 x302 x101 Ray Bucher, OFM • Ken Laverone, OFM • Sebas an Sandoval, OFM Mark Schroeder, OFM • John Summers, OFM Register as a Member of Our Parish • Update Contact Information Name 1: Name 2: (Last Name, First Name) (Last Name, First Name) Address: (Street Address) (City, State) Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( Cell Phone: ( ) E-Mail: Mass you attend: [ ] 5:15 [ ] 7:30 Children’s Names [ ] 9:30 [ ] Noon PđĊĆĘĊ place this form in the collec on basket or • Mail it: 1066 26th St., Sacramento CA 95816 • Fax it: 916-443-7356 or • Register online: www.s rancisparish.com/membership.htm (Zip Code) ) M/F Date of Birth Grade G ILBERT CPA. 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