ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH

S T. F R A N CI S OF A S S I S I C A T HO L I C C HU RC H
T W E NT Y - FO U R T H S U ND A Y IN O R D INA R Y T IM E — S E PT EM B E R 1 3 , 2 0 1 5
8151 Chimneyrock Boulevard
Cordova, TN 38016-5157
(901) 756-1213 - Parish Office
(901) 755-2168 - Fax
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday 5:00pm Vigil
Sunday
7:15am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm &
5:30pm (September-May)
7:15pm (In Spanish)
Holy Days As Announced
Weekdays 8:15am & 12:00 Noon
RECONCILIATION:
Saturday
4:00-4:45pm or by appt.
FIRST COMMUNION, FIRST RECONCILIATION &
CONFIRMATION: Preparation for sacraments is a
two-year process. Call Parish Office for information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES:
September —May; 4 year old-8th grade,
10:15am-11:45am Sunday
at St. Francis of Assisi School
Call Parish Office for information.
Photo courtesy of Lee Arnoult
YOUTH MINISTRY:
LIFETEEN—High School (9th-12th Grade)
6:30-8:30pm following 5:30pm Mass -Sundays
EDGE—Middle School-(7th-8th Grade)
YOUTH WEBSITE: www.sfaym.org
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm
Closed for lunch 1:00pm-1:30pm
NURSERY: Located in Parish Life Center
Ages 8 months thru 3 years
Saturday, 5:00PM, Sunday 8:45 and 10:30AM
CHURCH WEBSITE:
“And he asked them, ‘But who do you say that
I am?’”
—Mark 8:29
PRIESTS:
Rev. Robert W. Marshall, Pastor
Rev. Robert D. Ballman, Associate Pastor
Rev. Mauricio Abeldano, Associate Pastor
DEACONS:
Bill Davis, Deacon
Mick Hovanec, Deacon
Chuck Lightcap, Deacon
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Betty Siano, Director of Religious Education
Donna Hofer, Religious Education Adm. Asst.
www.stfrancismemphis.org
PARISH STAFF:
Charlene Lane, Bookkeeper
Barbara King, Office Mgr./Bulletin Editor
Barb Cobb/Toni Blount, Reception/Admin.
Chris Bernardini, Building Supervisor
Mark Morra, Maintenance
LITURGY:
Chelsea Negray, Director of
Traditional Choir and Handbell Choir
Cheryl Scott, Contemporary Choir Director
Judy Brewer, Organist
Tim Vaziri, Youth Ministry Music
YOUTH:
Jeff Bogue, Youth Minister
Michael Brooks, Youth Minister
S t . F r a n c i s BAPTISMS: Call the Church Office (M-F) to make arrangements. Baptism of adults and school
O F A S S I S I S c h o o l -age children is scheduled through participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
2100 N. Germantown Pkwy program. Parents wishing to have a child (6 and under) baptized must be registered and active
Cordova, TN 38016 parishioners for a minimum of three (3) months prior to the date of baptism and are required
(901) 388-7321 Office
to attend a Baptism Preparation Class prior to setting a date. Classes are held the third Thurs(901) 388-8201 Fax
www.sfawolves.org day of each month. Dates and times of classes will be noted in the bulletin. Godparents must
meet the requirements of canon law.
Mrs. Kathleen Scherer, Principal ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please have someone contact the Parish Office if you are hospitalMrs. Vicki Boyd, Asst. Principal ized or are seriously ill. Due to privacy laws, hospitals do not notify churches when their paMrs. Alicia Brown, Asst. Principal
rishioners are admitted. Catholics are encouraged to seek the sacrament in advance of scheduled surgery.
For more information, new student
applications, or a tour of our school, MATRIMONY: Couples planning to marry must call at least nine (9) months prior to setting date. If either party (even one not Catholic) has had a previous marriage, a date cannot
please call (901) 381-2548.
be set until the freedom to marry has been established by the Diocesan Tribunal.
St. francis of assisi
Parents Day Out
Program (PDO)
Office: (901) 624-0146
PARISH EMAIL: [email protected]
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Information for the bulletin must be submitted no later than
4:45pm on Tuesdays. Announcements must be submitted in writing and accompanied by
name and daytime phone number. To submit information, please e-mail information to:
[email protected].
September 13, 2015
“I shall walk before the Lord in the lands of
the living.”
—Psalm 116:9
This Week at St. Francis
SUNDAY, September 13th
Oktoberfest Sign-ups after all Masses
11:30AM
Bible Study
Rm. 111
1:15PM
Ice Cream Social
Rm. 113
1:30PM
SFA Sports
A/C
2:00PM
Social for People with Special Needs Rm.108
Cub Scouts—Bosque
Rm. 110
Boy Scouts—Hahn
Rm. 111
Cub Scouts—Igharas
Rm. 112
3:00PM
Scouts-Den 7—Ortiz
Rm. 107
4:00PM
Webelos II—Operfman
Rm. 110
MONDAY, September 14th
8:00AM
SBA Freshmen Retreat
3:00PM
Sports
7:00PM
Ladies Bible Study
Monday Night Study Group
Berryhill HOA
PLC
A/C
Rm. 112
Library
Rm. 111
TUESDAY, September 15th
3:00PM
SFA Sports
7:00PM
Women’s Cursillo - Rosenfield
Spanish Choir Practice
Prayer Group
A/C
Rm. 112
Rm. 110
Chapel
WEDNESDAY, September 16th
5:30PM
Parish Spaghetti Dinner
7:00PM
RCIA
Traditional Choir Practice
Contemporary Choir Practice
Rosary Makers
Evangelizacion Class - Gonzalez
A/C
108
Rm. 109
Church
Rm. 111
Rm. 112
THURSDAY, September 17th
11:30AM-8PM
Our Lady of Fatima Statue
10:00AM
TOPS
3:00PM
SFA Sports
6:30PM
Rosary
7:00PM
Baptism Class
Church
Rm. 110
A/C
Church
Rm. 113
FRIDAY, September 18th
GARAGE SALE
9:15AM
Career Transition Group
3:00PM
SFA Sports
Rm. 111
A/C
SATURDAY, September 19th
6:45AM
Fishers of Men
4:25PM
Rosary
Rm. 111
Church
GARAGE SALE
Flowers on the altar this weekend are in
honor of Stan and Emelia Miekicki’s
39th Wedding Anniversary.
Mass Intentions for the Week
SATURDAY, September 12th
8:15 AM
JOHN BRANNON by Angie Garbuzinski
5:00PM
ROBERT ZIZZO by Bob & Katherine Musolf
SUNDAY, September 13th
7:15AM
PETE BRAMUCHI by Family
8:45AM
PARISH
10:30AM
KARIN BRETT by Jerry & Joan Brett
12:15PM
BILL POWERS (ANNIV.)
5:30PM
PHYLLIS PADUCK by Mike & Denise Yatsula
7:15PM
LILIAN GORHAM by Family
MONDAY, September 14th
8:15AM
JACK MCCUSKER by Stan & Emelia Miekicki
12:00PM
HELEN LAVELLE by Vikki & Allen Remkus
TUESDAY, September 15th
8:15AM
JOE ROSITZ by the Red Hats
12:00PM
JIM DOYLE by Pat Crowe
WEDNESDAY, September 16th
8:15AM
INT/DAVID FINKELSTEIN (B’DAY) by Family
12:00PM
STEVEN REID by Fr. Robert Marshall
THURSDAY, September 17th
8:15AM
HELEN LAVELLE by Pat Crowe
12:00PM
INT/SOULS IN PURGATORY by the Lozano Family
FRIDAY, September 18th
8:15AM
ANDREW BARNETT by Family
12:00PM
ANGIE FERACI by Family
SATURDAY, September 19th
8:15 AM
INT/BEATRIZ INGRAM by the Nolan Family
5:00PM
ANTON CONDELLA by Bob & Katherine Musolf
SUNDAY, September 20th
7:15AM
VINCENT LAGUZZI by the Wakefield Family
8:45AM
INT/PAM YATSULA by Mike & Denise Yatsula
10:30AM
ERIC GASTON by Jan & Children
12:15PM
DORIS BROWN by the Scott Family
5:30PM
PHYLLIS PADUCK by Karen & Danny Doyle
7:15PM
PARISH
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
Patrick Howell, husband of Priscilla Howell;
and of Thomas Clark Hammond, Jr.,
son of Tom & Barbara Hammond.

Noteworthy……
Parish Ice Cream Social
Join your fellow parishioners to celebrate
Grandparents’ Day with ice cream in PLC
Room 113, following the 12:15pm Mass
today, Sunday, Sept. 13.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Our Lady of Fatima Statue
to Visit St. Francis of Assisi
On Thursday, Sept. 17th, the World Apostolate of Fatima is
bringing to our parish the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of
the USA. This beautiful Image of Our Lady of Fatima was
blessed by Pope Paul VI and given to our country by the
Bishop of Fatima to carry the important message of Fatima
to the United States. This special statue has been traveling
throughout our country for almost 50 years.
All are invited and encouraged to come see this beautiful
Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and hear Our Lady’s message
for obtaining peace and putting an end to abortion and the
moral corruption that is afflicting our country today.
SCHEDULE:
8-10am
St. Benedict at Auburndale H. S.
11:30am-8pm St. Francis of Assisi Church
SAVE THE DATE!
30th anniversary Mass
St. Francis of Assisi Church will celebrate our 30th Anniversary on Sunday, October 4th at the 10:30am Mass.
Bishop J. Terry Steib will be the main celebrant. Join us
afterwards for a reception in the Parish Life Center. Former pastors and associate pastors have been invited to
join us as well. Come help us celebrate this milestone!
Baptism Class
Diocesan policy requires attendance for parents
who are planning to present their child for the
Sacrament of Baptism. Our next Baptismal Class
in ENGLISH is Thursday, September 17, at 7pm
in Room 113 in the Parish Life Center. There is no
charge and no registration is required. Both parents
should attend. Please refer to guidelines for baptism on
the front of this bulletin or on our website:
From Father’s Desk…….
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Welcome back! Experience has shown that many of
our parishioners who have been travelling over the summer
return to us on this weekend after Labor Day. As a result,
these next few weeks at St. Francis are among the busiest of
the year. Today (Sunday), we welcome back the students
and teachers in our Parish Religious Education program. We
are so grateful to the parents who value their child’s faith
formation enough to enroll them in our PRE program. Our
classes are held at St. Francis of Assisi School from 10:1511:45am. As parents drop off and pick up their children,
traffic will increase on Sunday mornings. Please be careful.
We also welcome back our youth groups – LifeTeen
and EDGE – on Sunday evening. Jeff Bogue, our new youth
minister, has been working hard with our Core Team members to prepare an engaging and faith-filled year for our junior high and senior high school parishioners. We are looking
forward to the energy and excitement our young parishioners add to our campus.
Our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) returned on Wednesday of this week, welcoming new members into the Catholic faith. And our annual parish festival –
Oktoberfest – is fast approaching. This weekend, after all
Masses, we are looking for Oktoberfest volunteers. Please
consider getting involved in this fun activity.
To these regular events, we have some special additions to our calendar this week. This afternoon, St. Francis
hosts the Sunday Social for People with Special Needs. This
is an opportunity for us to provide an enjoyable and supportive afternoon for a wonderful part of our parish and diocesan family. We are honored to welcome this community to
our parish. And on Thursday, September 17th, St. Francis will
host the pilgrim virgin statue of Our Lady of Fatima. As the
name implies, this statue travels from parish-to-parish
throughout the country, encouraging the faithful to unite
with Our Lady in prayer for peace throughout the world.
Our prayers are needed more than ever. Please visit us on
Thursday from 11:30am through 8:00pm and unite your
prayers with those of our SFA school children and with Catholics worldwide.
Finally, Father Rob Ballman will leave on Monday
for his annual retreat. Please remember him in your prayers
over these next ten days as he spends some quiet time in the
presence of the Lord.
Once again, welcome back!
Pax et bonum,
www.stfrancismemphis.org
Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults
The Rite of Christian Initia- tion of
Adults (RCIA) is a process through
which adults become full members of
the Catholic Church. There are several stages involved in the process
beginning with a period of inquiry to
find out more about Catholicism.
Sessions meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in
Room 108 of the Parish Life Center.
If you (or someone you know) are interested in learning more about the RCIA, please contact us by phone or email:
Call the Parish Office at 901-756-1213
Email the parish at [email protected]
A member of the RCIA team will contact you. We look forward to
helping you in your journey!
Garage Sale Parking
Please be aware that traffic will be heavy and parking difficult during the upcoming Countrywood Garage Sale on
Friday and Saturday, September 18 & 19.
St. Francis of Assisi Extended Care Program is looking for
adults or college students to work in our after school program. We are looking for people who have experience and
enjoy working with children. The hours are from 2:45pm –
5:45pm two to three times a week or as needed. Please contact Julie Von Bergen, Director of
Extended Care/Camp for more
information at (636)346-2060.
STEWARDSHIP
“Give and it shall be given to you. For the measure you
use, will be measured back to you.” —Luke 6:38
Offertory for September 6, 2015
Offertory
Enriching Our Future
Youth
$31,383.00
$7,530.00
$19.00
ENRICHING OUR FUTURE III CAMPAIGN
Registered Parishioners/Families
EOF III Participants
Continued use of Envelopes
(no formal pledge)
Formal Pledges
Total Participants in EOF III (36%)
Total
2,730
554
437
991
$1,150,821.41
St. Francis Parents Day Out
has started school!!
We are looking for 3 & 4 year olds
to learn, play and grow with us.
School Hours: 9:00am-2:30pm
Two year olds - Monday—Thursday
Three & Four Year Olds - Monday—Friday
Director: Mary Prus
Phone: 901-624-0146
Office Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm, M-F
www.sfawolves.org
SFA Parent’s Day Out provides educational opportunities to children
regardless of sex, race, color or creed, subject only to availability.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus are sponsors
of these upcoming events……….
Spaghetti Dinner
The Knights of Columbus will hold a spaghetti
dinner for the parish on Wednesday, September 16, 5:30-6:45pm, PLC Gym. Please plan to
bring the family!
$8/adult $5/child $25 maximum per family
Countrywood Garage Sale
Friday & Saturday, September 18 & 19
The Knights of Columbus still have a few spots left to rent
in the front (West) parking garage. $75/spot. Forms are in
the parish office. Call Dave Cash at 901-494-5516 with
questions.
SAVE THE DATE
Trivia Night - Saturday, October 3
Watch for details in next week’s bulletin!
If you would like to learn more about the knights or would
like to be part of our organization, please contact Steve
Manzo at 901-489-1144 or Tom Viotti at 865-789-2427.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, Sept. 20
Coffee & Donuts
Life Teen & EDGE
We're looking forward to a great year with
Life Teen and EDGE!
Life Teen (9th-12th grade): Our fall kickoff tonight, Sunday, September 13th at 6:30pm immediately following the
5:30pm Mass. Come out as we learn more about our victory
in Christ! Amazing food (dinner provided), good friends,
and an awesome victory party. You don’t want to miss this
year’s LifeTeen kickoff!
EDGE (7th-8th grade): Our semester kickoff is tonight, Sunday, September 13th at 6:30pm immediately following the
5:30pm Mass with GLOW IN THE DARK GAMES. Wear your
brightest colors and come join us for a night of awesome
games and awesome food! Dinner will be provided!
Oktoberfest Service Hour Opportunity
Open to all 8th-12th grade students
Volunteers are needed to work the rock wall at our upcoming Oktoberfest. Available shifts:
Friday, Sept. 25
- 5-7:30pm & 7:30-10pm
Saturday, Sept. 26 - 11am-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm, 5-7pm,
7-10pm
To volunteer for a shift or for more information, please contact Jeff Bogue, [email protected].
EDGE (7th and 8th Grade)
LIFE TEEN (9th—12th Grade)
Contact Jeff Bogue in the Parish Office, 901-756-1213
or Michael Brooks at 901-435-3611
Check us out on: facebook.com/sfayouth
twitter@sfayouth, Instagram: SFA Youth
Holiday Craft Fair Coming to St. Francis of Assisi
The Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary
are co-sponsoring a Holiday Craft Fair in conjunction with the Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 5th.
If you are interested in reserving a booth, please
contact Jeanie at [email protected] or 901754-2146 for more details.
NEWS FROM OUR PARISH SCHOOL
At the beginning of each year, our eighth grade students are paired with second and third grade students to become “Prayer Partners” throughout the
year. Special relationships are formed as these students grow in faith and prepare for their sacraments
together. Prayer partners were introduced to each
other last week at our annual Prayer Partner Picnic. Please
keep these and all children preparing for sacraments in your
prayers.
Apply now for the 2016-2017 school year! For more information or a tour, please contact Susan Fetz at 381-2548 or
[email protected].
¿Esta usted interesado en ser parte de nuestra familia de la
escuela de St. Francis? Estamos aceptando aplicaciones para
el ano escolar 2015-2016. Si desea obtener mas
informacion de nuestra escuela, aplicaciones para
nuevos estudiantes o para visitar la escuela pueden ponerse en contacto con
Classes For You at St. Francis
CLASES DE PLANIFICACION FAMILIAR NATURAL
Ven y aprende con tu pareja como planificar tu familia!
(Se require la pareja pero individualmente pueden venir).
Para mas detalles, puede recoger las paginas de informacion que se encuentran en las mesas a la entrada de
la iglesia.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Games, Tickets, Food Tent and
More!! Sign up in the narthex after Masses this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13 and Saturday
& Sunday, September 19 & 20, or you can complete the
volunteer form on our website: www.stfrancismemphis.org.
Please sign up for one or more two-hour shifts,
so everyone can work AND enjoy the event!
Your help is also requested to assist with set up on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday and clean up on Sat. & Sunday.
SFA OKTOBERFEST
Friday & Saturday, Sept. 25 & 26
St. Francis of Assisi’s Oktoberfest is fast approaching
and will be here before we know it. The food and
music tents will be present again with brats and live
bands. We are always looking for SFA parishioners who would like
to assist in helping plan and/or volunteer to help on that weekend.
New this year…..
Rock climbing wall, dunk tank and picture booth!
Arts & Crafts
You and your business are invited to participate in the Arts and
Crafts event. Arts & Crafts registration forms are located in the
parish office, or you can request a form by email:
[email protected].
Brat Cooking Contest
We invite you and your team to participate in the Brat Cooking
Contest. This contest will include a Corn Hole Competition, an Anything But Competition, and the Brat Cooking Competition. Forms
are in the parish office.
Be a Sponsor!
We would like to take this opportunity to invite your business to
be a part of our events with a sponsorship. We are approaching
our deadline and need to get donations and scholarships registered and placed on our website, brochures/flyers & t-shirts.
Forms are in the parish office.
Youth Talent
Do you have a special talent or does your organization enjoy performing in front of a live group of people? We have had dancers,
singers, gymnasts, and jump ropers in the past and are open to
many forms of entertainment.
Any interested groups or individuals wishing to perform in the
Youth Talent Expo are asked to contact Maureen Carrasco at 901270-0858.
For more information, visit our website, or call Chris Lomasney at
756-6822 with questions.
St. Francis of Assisi Church is pleased to offer its parishioners the following classes:
Altar Server Training
Saturday, October 3, 9am in the Church
4th graders and above who have received First Holy Communion. Pre-registrations is not required, but parents
should accompany children in for onsite registration.
Lector Training I
Saturday, October 24, 9am-3pm, PLC Room 113
Bring sack lunch. Drinks provided. Registration forms on
tables in narthex. Return completed forms to parish office.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training I
Saturday, November 7, 9am-3pm, PLC Room 113
Bring sack lunch. Drinks provided. Registration forms on
tables in narthex. Return completed forms to parish office.
SFA Athletics - BASKETBALL
Registration is NOW OPEN for 5th-8th grade boys and girls basketball. $50. Registration is available through the church office, by
mail or online:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2141270
A printable registration form can be found at
www.sfawolves.org
If you want to play – don’t delay – register today!!
Participants must be attending St. Francis PRE or be a student at St. Francis School.
DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 18th!
All 5th - 8th grade Boys & Girls are required to have a physical in order to participate in any Parochial Athletic Association (P.A.A.) sport. Forms are available in the Church office, School office or Athletic Director’s office.
The SFA Medical form must be on file by October 16th in
order to participate in the evaluations. Any questions, call
Kareen @ 381-2569.
Late registrations will only be accepted if space is available.
Basketball Evaluations have been scheduled in the SFA school gym
Sunday, October 18
5th grade girls, 2:00-3:00pm
6th grade girls, 3:00-4:00pm
Monday, October 19
5th grade boys, 5:30-7:00pm
6th grade boys, 7-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 20
7th grade girls, 5:30-7:00pm
8th grade girls, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, October 21
7th grade boys, 5:30-7:00pm
8th grade boys, 7:00-8:30pm
All registered players MUST attend the scheduled evaluation.
Good Friends
Please join us on Sunday, September 27, 6:30pm in
Room 108 for Favorite Team Jersey Night. If you don’t
have a jersey, wear your team’s colors!
Dinner will be BBQ chicken, Greek salad, buttered corn,
redskin parsley potatoes & rolls. Starting with this
meeting, our meal price will increase to $10.
Dues paid before October 1 are $10, after which time
dues will be $12. This is our last meeting before the
increase. You can pay dues at the door or mail to Rita
Turner. Make checks payable to Good Friends.
Current members will be called around Sept. 20 for dinner reservations. Interested non-members should call
Tom Viotti at 901-207-3160 to make reservations.
Faith Formation for Children
Sunday Social for People
with Special Needs
PRE News: We have about 400 students enrolled in PRE Classes! We still
have openings in some grades – please call Yissel Carroll at 435-3616 if you
need to register.
Confirmation News: Wednesday, September 23 ~ Confirmation Program
Overview
 7:00pm in the Church
 All Confirmation Students and Parent(s) are required to attend
Sacrament Information
Preparation for sacraments is a two-year process. This means in order
to receive First Communion and First Reconciliation in 2nd grade, the
child must be enrolled in Catholic School or PRE in 1st grade. In order
to receive Confirmation in 8th grade, the child must be enrolled in Catholic School or PRE in 7th grade.
Attention Homeschooling Families: Children who are homeschooled
in all subjects including religion must register each year with the parish
religious education office. This ensures that their religious education is
being recorded each year in order to receive their sacraments at the
traditional time.
A fun social gathering for “kids at
heart” who have special needs
and are ages 21 and up will be
held today, Sunday, September
13 from 2:00pm to 4:00 p.m. at
St. Francis of Assisi in Room 108
of the Parish Life Center. Enjoy
music, food and fun! Please invite
family and friends whom you
think might benefit from this
growing ministry.
We are also interested in starting
a social for kids and teens with
special needs. For more information, contact Christine Hughes
at [email protected].
Has your child missed receiving his/her sacraments at the traditional
time? We can help! We have classes for older students that will
prepare them for First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation.
Contact the church office at 901-756-9375.
Please pray for the sick and f or those who are serving in the military.
LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY—Please remember these parishioners and friends of St. Francis in your
prayers: Audrey Allen, Loretta Ballman, Joshua Beer, Lillian Bernard, John Blount, Theresa Bounds, Bill Bryant, Sallie Bryant,
Austin Burch, Conner Buse, Albert Caccamisi, Francis Cagle,
David Cargile, Claude Carpenter, Arnoldo Cespedes, Joann
Clayborne, Larry Chism, Kelly Crisel, Russell P. DeLassus, Austin Dolan, John Dolan, Carolyn Dominick, David Dominick, Aine
Donaghy, Jim Doyle, Stephen Dufrechou, Evelyn Durbin, Jim
Gaither, Pam Jeter, Mike Gallagher, Mark Giannini, Eloise Graziosi, Juan Diego Guadalupe, Roberto Guadalupe, Fred Geiger,
Amelio Guasco, Ben Gutteridge, Austin Hanner, Garrett Helms,
Becky Heslep, Pam Hipp, Jim Holtwick, Holly Hudson, Debra
Huttig, Warren Irvine, Wayne Jackson, Aurora Jiminez, Bill
Johnson, Janet & John Paul Jones, Dixie Knowlton, Maury
Knowlton, Trish Krog, Margaret Kuzio, Michael Kuzio, Pat
LaPorte, Don Lear, George Linder, Sam Lobianco, Patricia Macbrohn, Lidia Macias, Agnes Marquette, Caroline Marshall, David
Marshall, Carmen Martinez, Daniel Mazeika, Carol McCusker,
Andy McDermott, Nitza Melendez, Timothy Merrill, Mitch Morgan, Larry Mix, Maddie Morgan, Maddy Napolitano, Tony Neri,
Sandy Nestler, Lan Thi Nguyen, Maria Ocasio, Deacon John &
Norma Oates, Blaine Parker, Phillip Perez, III, Sandra Perez,
Connie Pirani, Mary Francis Nix, Edna Poletti, Lee Powell, Joe
Richardson, Nancy Rivera, Bobbi Rodgers, Bill Rose, Bob Rounsefell, Amira Saba, Jane Sacharczyk, Clara Sanabria, John Schauber, Jason & Mark Schneider, Jason Scott, Jean Scott, Betty Seago, Kay Sentovich, Gary Sheridan, William F. Smith, Jake Speltz,
Janet Stains, Jana Stressel, Tracy Tallman, Sally Tanner, Jaison
Thomas, Clare Thorpe, Ralph Veth, Anita Ward, Barbara Wasilewska, Kathleen Webster, Lindsey Wells, Pam Wells, Diane
Conner White, Breccan Wilson, Jeanette Wilson, Pam Yatsula,
George & Jo Yohanek, Christina Zachary, Gerland Thomas
Zarend, Katie Zazzara, and Paul Zoccola, Sr.
RECENTLY ADDED: EDWARD SMITH.
Names will run for one month. Please call the church office at 7561213 to extend.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS IN PRAYER
Our sons, daughters and family members are
halfway around the world serving our country.
Help support our troops in prayer, especially
those known personally to our parish: Christopher Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson, Gareth Bowen, Christopher Rusty Bownds, Lt. Col. Chad
Carroll, Cpl Steven Carter, Annie Cynkar, Capt.
Dennis Fitzgerald, Sgt. Adam Gallick, Aaron
Galvez, Cpl. Christopher J. Henderson, Sgt. Israel Hernandez, Staff Sgt. Matthew David Huddleston, Staff Sgt. Richard Hulshof, Sgt. Jonathan Koskey, Spc. Jennifer Kuzio, Lt. Col. Terry
Lakin, Sgt. Sean Lamb, 1Lt Angela Lewis, Spc.
Kyler Lunman, William Marshall, Cpl Michael
McCaffrey, USMC, Captain Chris McCarver, Sgt.
PFC Dale Eric Moore, Sgt. Justin Murrell, James
Edward Owens, III, Capt. Tom Petrilak, Daniel
Presley, Joseph Presley, Dennis Proctor, Sgt.
Ricky Rendon, Spc. Joey Scott, Sr., Sgt. Cody
Sedlacek, 1st Lt. Andrew Magpuri Shaffer,
Anthony Thompson, 1st Lt. Allison Todd, 2LT
Kyle Treece Sgt. Ryan Weiher, Dominique
Willis.
Bishop’s Appeal Update
Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. At. St Francis, we have met our goal,
but some smaller parishes have not and may not. It is
not too late to continue showing our support by making
a pledge in solidarity with Bishop Steib’s efforts to show
love to those who are less fortunate in West Tennessee.
Diocesan Goal
$2.5 million
Current Pledges
$2.36 million
Please prayerfully consider making a pledge.
Praise and Worship—Feel a need to draw closer to the
Lord? Then answer the call for Praise and Worship at
St/ Ann Bartlett Chapel, 7629 Stage Rd. on Fridays,
10/16, 11/13 and 12/11, 6:30-8:30pm.
Faith West Tennessee—Your generosity helps to connect ministries, parishes and schools! Read about local
Catholics who put their faith in action in the Faith West
Tennessee. For $18/year ($1.50/month) the magazine
will help you to explore your faith and to evangelize. If
you wish to subscribe, please complete forms on tables
in the narthex and return them to the church office.
Grief Support Group—An eight week grief support
group will begin on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, from
6:30 – 8:00pm, at Methodist Hospice, 6416 Quince
Road. Mrs. Reba David, Minister of Consolation, will lead
the group. If you have experienced the death of a loved
one, you are welcome and invited to attend. For additional information and registration, contact Reba David
at 754-7085.
Life Chain 2015 is scheduled for Sunday,
Oct. 4, 2:00-3:00pm on the NW corner of Poplar Ave. and Kirby Parkway with easy parking
in the bank lot. Plenty of pro-life signs will be
available. Bring the family! In Memphis, Life Chain is 33
miles of sidewalks from the Mississippi River to the
county line in Collierville. Join us in prayer to end abortions, for the safety of all unborn children and healing
for those impacted by abortion. Please contact Tom
Griesmer at 901-413-1271 for more information.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter—Find out God’s way
for your marriage on an upcoming Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend. The next weekend is scheduled
for November 6-8 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat
Center in Stanton, TN. For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.arkansaswwme.org/apply
or contact us at email: [email protected] or
501-312-1119.
Walk for the Poor-8th Annual St. Vincent
de Paul of Memphis, Inc. Friends of the
Poor Walk/Run. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at
Christian Brothers High School Tom Nix
Stadium. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. and the walk/run
starts at 10:00 a.m. $25 registration for individuals and
$50 for families. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul
Ozanam Center Dining Hall.
Prepare to Soar with the Eagles
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. 8th
grade visit days are Sept. 18 & 30 and Oct. 1, “Be
an Eagle for a Day” Shadow Day is Oct. 9 and family Open House is Nov. 8. There are a limited number of openings for this year.
For information visit:
wwwsbaeagles.org/admissions
or call Mrs. Heath at 260-2873.
Studying St. Catherine of Siena—Facilitated at St.
Paul’s Book & Gift Store, this eight week study has
begun and continues every Tuesday from10-11:30am
through September 28. Contact 901-762-2078 or
speak to a sales associate in the store.
Divorce Hurts—But the Church is here to help!
Group session starts Monday, October 5th from 6:008:00pm, St. Louis Catholic Church, Clunan Center,
Room A, 203 S. White Station Rd. For more information or to register, please call the Office of Pastoral
Life Ministries at 901-373-1237 or email
[email protected].
Morning of Reflection for all Ministers to the Sick
“Healing the Healers”: Reflections on Emotional and
Spiritual Wounds and Healing will be presented by
Fr. Ben Bradshaw.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
8151 Chimneyrock Blvd.
Saturday, December 5
8:15 Mass in the Chapel
Program: 9:00—11:-00am
Parish Life Center, Room 113
RSVP by November 20 to Pam Ray, Office of Pastoral
Life Ministries, 373-1237 or [email protected]
Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Diocese of Memphis is accepting resumes for the CFO
position to oversee the management, facilitation and operation of all programs and services provided by the Finance
Office under authority of the bishop and in accordance to
the budget determined by the Diocesan Financial Council.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, budgeting,
accounts receivable and payable, bank relationships, relationship with investment advisors and contact point for a
variety of day-to-day operational issues for all parishes and
other affiliated entities. The CFO works closely with the
Finance Council.
For qualifications and directions for submitting resumes,
please visit www.cdom.org and click on the Human Resources Department.
COMMUNITY NEWS
COMMUNITY NEWS
40TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER/DANCE—The Church of the Holy Sprit will celebrate it’s 40th Anniversary with a dinner/dance at 7pm on
September 19th at Christian Brothers High School, Heffernan Hall, 5900 Walnut Grove Rd. All past parishioners and friends are invited.
Tickets are $35/person before August 31 and $40 thereafter at www.hspirit.com/40thanniversary. For more information contact Sharon
Donovan at [email protected] or 340-4691.
OLS SEMI-ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT - Saturday, September 19, at Our Lady of Sorrows, 3700 Thomas Street. Doors open at 5:30 and play
starts at 6:30 p.m. The theme is “Anything Greek” to celebrate the parish pilgrimage to Greece that departs the following week and follows
in the footsteps of St. Paul. Brother Ignatius will emcee. Tables cost $90.00 (1-6 players). Additional players are $15.00 each with a limit of
eight players per table. There will be door prizes, two rounds of Heads or Tails and a 50-50 game. There will be prizes for first place, second place, last place and the best-decorated table. All proceeds benefit the OLS Youth Group. Any questions call Father Timby at 901-3531530.
TRIVIA NIGHT AT ST. PAUL—St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 1425 E. Shelby Dr., will host Trivia Night on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7pm.
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and last place. $15/person. $90/table. Bring your own snacks.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING—Did you know that NFP is a totally moral, healthy, steroid free way to plan your family that works in harmony with God’s design of men and women? Did you know it can also help to strengthen your marriage? Natural Family Planning class
series begins Saturday, October 10 at 10am at the Catholic Center, 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr. $75 per couple for all instructions and followups. Pre-register at www.cdom.org or call Mary Pat Van Epps at 901-373-1285 if you need more information.
SUNDAY SOCIAL FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS—The next monthly Sunday Social for People with Special Needs and Disabilities will
be Sunday, October 4, 6:30-8:30pm at St. Brigid Church, 7801 Lowrance Rd. Special blessings and welcome after the 5pm Mass in the
church.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE RETREAT CENTER —Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center is turning 10 years old! Come celebrate with us
Saturday, September 19th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Our new statue of Mary will be blessed at 3:00 p.m., followed by a picnic and concert
with John Angotti at 3:30. Free hamburgers, hot dogs and cold drinks, or bring your own special treats. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. No registration necessary, but very helpful. Email Debbie Voyles: [email protected].
CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF MEMPHIS will meet Sat., Oct. 17 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for a morning of reflection on “Interventions in End of Life Care.” Mass honoring St. Luke begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by breakfast and a panel discussion. Led by Dr. Joseph Weems, panelists include Dr. Sergio Acchiardo (nephrologist), Dr. Amado Freire (pulmonary/critical care specialist), Dr. Kodangudi Ramanathan (cardiologist) and Dr. Claudio Tombazzi (gastroenterologist). All are invited to attend. A $10 donation
is suggested.
MERCY DAY MASS & HALL OF FAME LUNCH—Immaculate Conception Cathedral School will celebrate its annual all-school Mercy Day Mass
and Hall of Fame Luncheon on Friday, September 25. Mercy Day activities will begin with the 9:30am with Mass in the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception, followed at 11am by the Hall of Fame Luncheon in Marian Hall. Luncheon tickets are $25. To purchase tickets,
visit www.myiccs.org/mercyday. For more information, please contact Vicki Sampietro (‘64) at 901-435-5252.
NUNS ON THE BUS—Meet “Nuns on the Bus” at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 1695 Central Avenue, on Monday,
September 14, 7pm. Pope Francis’ radical call is to change our politics, not just our policies. More info: [email protected].
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS—Get on board! Become a hospice volunteer. Volunteer Training will take place at Baptist Trinity Hospice, 6141
Walnut Grove Rd., Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:30am-4:30pm. Lunch provided. Call Sandra Livesay at 767-6767 for more information.
PILGRIMAGES:
THE HOLY LAND—Fr. Bill Parham will travel with a group to places where Jesus was born, walked and taught plus many more
locations. November 10-20, 2015. $3,790 includes airfare, taxes 2 meals/day plus 3 lunches & hotel. Contact Jeannie, 901-335-4563 or
[email protected], for more info.
FATIMA, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA AND LOURDES—Join Fr. Dexter Noblefranca for this pilgrimage, April 5-15, 2016. Price
from Memphis with two meals included each day is $3,790 plus $148 taxes. There are numerous extra stops such as the Eucharistic Miracle in Santarem, Portugal. Itinerary may be seen on www.traveltyme.com/scheduled pilgrimages. A $400 deposit will hold your place.
Contact Jeannie Presley at 901-335-4563 for info.
FATIMA, SPAIN & LOURDES—Join Rev. Jolly Sebastian, M.C.B.S. & 206 Tours on a Pilgrimage to Fatima, Spain & Lourdes, from
August 29-September 7, 2016! $3,799/person includes round trip airfare from Memphis (all taxes & surcharges), 8 nights in first- class,
four-star hotels. Transfers, sightseeing, daily Mass, and spiritual activities. $400 deposit & balance due 60 days prior to departure. Insurance is $299. Register at www.Pilgrimages.com/marykayball or call 800-206-TOUR (8687), ext. 109 (Amanda).
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