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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.

Mass Times For The Solemnity Of The Immaculate Conception

St. Francis Solanus — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:30:25 +0000

Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 5:15 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 a.m., 8:35 a.m., and 5:15 p.m.

Holy Name Meeting – Tuesday, 11/29

St. Francis Solanus — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:52:29 +0000

All men are welcome to our next Holy Name Society meeting on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the school kitchen. Refreshments and dinner will be served. Call Dennis Holbrook with any questions at 224-3898.

St. Francis Hospitality Ministry

St. Francis Solanus — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:51:11 +0000

Have you been greeted at church before Mass by a smiling face lately? If you have, then you have been touched by our Hospitality Ministry. This Ministry began the first week of October, and has had very positive feedback from parishioners and guests who have been attending our church.

Being a greeter requires very little time, you arrive 15 – 20 minutes before Mass, pick up your greeters’ badge in the ushers room, and begin greeting people at the north or south door. When Mass begins, return your badge to the ushers’ room, and take your seat for Mass. That’s it!

How little time it takes to open the door for someone or brighten their day with a smile as you welcome them into God’s House! We would love to be able to have greeters at every door if we could get enough volunteers. If you would like to be a part of our Hospitality Ministry or have any questions, call Cindy Reichert at 224-9694 or 257-1627.