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New Parish Directory – Sign Up Today

Scott — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:45:27 +0000

Dear Parishioners & Friends,

We need YOU to make our directory complete! To celebrate our church family and strengthen the bond within our congregation, we have made the commitment to produce a new parish pictorial directory. A pictorial directory is our church family album.

We have selected Lifetouch Church Directories and Portraits for this important project. Lifetouch is providing the directory at no cost to our church. Plus, every family photographed receives a complimentary directory and an 8×10 portrait!

I encourage you to sign up for your portrait session now. Just click the image below to get started:

Access to online sign up will be available each week Monday – Friday

Paper sign-up sheets will be available at the weekend masses starting May 19^th

Our Photo Dates:

Tuesday-Saturday, June 12-16, 2012
Tuesday-Saturday, June 19-23, 2012
Tuesday-Saturday, June 26-30, 2012
Tuesday-Saturday, July 10-14, 2012

Our Photo Times

Tuesday – Friday (2:30 – 9:00)
Saturday (10:00 – 5:00)

For your convenience, all photography and portrait viewing will take place in school. One pose will be selected for the directory. In addition to your complimentary 8xl0, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits on the day of your portrait session.

Please allow one hour during which time you will check-in, be photographed and select your portraits.

I am encouraging 100% participation!

We are looking forward to seeing you in our directory!

- Fr. Don Blaeser, O.F.M., Pastor

Holy Week and Easter Services

St. Francis Solanus — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:09:44 +0000

Holy Thursday, April 5—7:00 p.m.
Mass of the Last Supper followed by Public Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight Good Friday, April 6—3:00 p.m.
Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Jesus with Holy Communion.

Good Friday, April 6—6:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, April 7—8:00 p.m. Blessing of the Easter Fire, Liturgy of Readings, Baptism of the Catechumens, Profession of Faith of Candidates, Confirmation and First Communion of the Neophytes followed by a reception in the Tuesday Club Room.

Easter Sunday, April 8—Masses—6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

2012 Parish Picnic Update

St. Francis Solanus — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:07:35 +0000

On January 10 the 2012 Picnic Committee met for the first time to begin organizing for the year’s picnic. It seems like it is a long time until June, but we have to get things moving in order to be ready. I am pleased to announce that the members of the Picnic Committee are the following parishioners:

John and Cindy Mock (223-8979)
Stephen and Amy Wiewel (257-6212)
Jamie and Jayne Pieper (440-6908)
Ginny Lease (779-4702)
Saleem Mamdani (224-1240)
Marty and Karen Wagner (257-5953)

The committee members will be contacting all those who marked the parish picnic on the stewardship form. It is great that a number of people have said they would be happy to work on the picnic in that way. However, if there are any parishioners who would like to volunteer in any capacity, please contact any of the members listed above and they will bring your willingness to the next meeting. More hands make less work for everyone.

We will keep you posted on the plans for the picnic as they develop. Right now the members are working on the details of the raffle and silent auction. We ask that any parishioners who are able to donate items for BINGO to please drop them off at the parish rectory. Items could include: dish towels, paper towels, 2-Liter Soda, toys, etc…

Now is the time to mark your calendars. The parish picnic is Saturday, June 9, from 5:00 to midnight. Once again, on the Saturday only, the Saturday vigil Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m.

Fr. Augustine Tolton Scholarship Application Packet

St. Francis Solanus — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:50:40 +0000

The Fr. Augustine Tolton Scholarship Application Packet is now available for download/printing. It can be downloaded directly from the link below and will also be available on the School Forms & Downloads page of the St. Francis Solanus website.

Fr. Augustine Tolton Scholarship Application Packet - February 2012 (PDF, 278.96 kB)

The deadline for completion is March 15,2012.

Anniversary Recognition

St. Francis Solanus — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:10:57 +0000

On February 11 and 12 at all the Masses, we will new honoring those who are celebrating the following anniversaries in 2012. Newlyweds celebrating their first year of marriage, as well as those who will be celebrating 10, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, or 70 years. If you will be celebrating one of these anniversaries in 2012, please complete the form below and return it to the rectory or call the rectory at 222-2898 with the following information. After communion, couples will be called forward and given a blessing.

Name of Couple: ______________________________________

Date of Marriage (Month/Day/Year): _______________________

Mass you will attend on Feb. 11 or 12: _______________________

Coming Soon…St. Francis Youth Group!

St. Francis Solanus — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:18:23 +0000

In December, a group met to discuss starting a junior high youth group for grades 6-8 at St. Francis. We will be meeting again on January 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the library annex of the school to discuss a starting date and activities. Interested adults and high school students are welcome to join us.

Parish Mission – January 29th Through February 1st

St. Francis Solanus — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:16:46 +0000

“The Road to Emmaus”

We have an exciting Parish Mission planned for this year. Deacon Glenn Harmon will be coming here from California for the Mission that will run from Sunday, January 29 thru Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Unfortunately, his wife Linda is unable to be with him. Deacon Glenn has given over 400 Parish Missions, and promises to stir us deeply. The title of the Mission is “The Road to Emmaus,” and will include such topics as Catholic Identity, Agape Love, God’s will for our lives, Unforgiveness to Forgiveness and Catholic discipleship. Please be sure to put it on your calendars. Don’t let anything else get in the way of attending this year’s Parish Mission. We welcome everyone, including anyone who has been away from the Faith and all visitors to our church.

Young Adults – Register As A Parishioner

St. Francis Solanus — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:13:15 +0000

Hello, Young Adults!

Once you are about 18 years old or older, it is time to register on your own as a member of St. Francis Parish. This happens when you have either graduated from school, or have a job, or are out on your own. We encounter this many times when dealing with couples who are engaged to be married and still haven’t established their own membership in the parish. It will only take about 10 minutes to have you come in and register. Just give us a call and we will be glad to welcome you as a registered parishioner.

Parish Picnic Committee Meeting – Help Needed

St. Francis Solanus — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:10:58 +0000

The current Picnic Committee is looking for additional help to plan and organize the 2012 Parish Picnic. The committee meets once a month and then more often as the picnic nears. Our first meeting is scheduled for January 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Tuesday Club Room. Feel free to join us or contact Jayne Pieper with any questions, 440-6908.

Catholics Returning Home – An Invitation To Non-Practicing Catholics

St. Francis Solanus — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:05:20 +0000

The Church has changed and you may not know it! Has it been a while since you’ve been to Church? Are you mad at the Church or God? Please give us–and yourself–another chance. Join us for informal sessions for non-practicing Catholics. We would like to know your feelings and try to address your questions.

The meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Brother Martin Room on six Monday evenings, January 9 through January 23. We will not meet January 30 to allow us to attend tyne Parish Mission, the series will continue February 6 through February 20. If you have any questions, contact Deacon Wayne Zimmerman at 222-4836.