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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
1066 26th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(located in Midtown)
(916) 443-8084 phone
(916) 443-7356 fax
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St. Francis Parish 101: Saturday, May 18 or Monday, May 19
Sunday, May 18 after 9:30AM Mass or
Monday, May 19 at 7:00PM
Brunsman Hall
A forum to ask questions about the parish and meet
volunteers and staff. Open to all–especially new
parishioners.
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Reminder: No Alley Parking
This is a gentle reminder to park in
designated parking spaces only. Please do not park in the alley.
In the
event of an emergency, first responders
need clear access to Brunsman
Hall, the school, friary, St. Clare’s
Chapel, the church and St. Francis Terrace. Thank you!
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Children's Faith Formation: Registration
Registration for 2007-2008 Catechetical Year
Deadline: August 1
Welcome to all who wish to register their children for Faith Formation Classes: Preschool/K, Grades 1-6, Jr. High!
Classes begin: Sunday, Sept 23
2007/2008 Registration Packet:
Note: Parents who serve as Catechists or Aides pay discounted fee of $15.
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St. Francis Needs Your Help!
To be in ministry is to be called by the community to serve.
We have an urgent need for volunteers in these ministries:
Mother's Day Rose Sale Volunteers
On May 10 and 11, the Sacramento Life Center is sponsoring its annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale at
St. Francis. Beautiful,
long-stemmed roses, individually packaged, will be available for $5.00 after all Masses.
Imelda Schroeder is coordinating the rose sale and
needs help after all the Masses that weekend.
Please call her and offer your assistance. Thank You!
See bulletin for contact info.
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Volunteer Electricians
Our parish center needs some help!
If you
can volunteer to install switches and light
fixtures,
please contact Joe Prassa: (916) 443-8084 x107 or
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Minister to Our Homeless Guests
Homeless not only for a room made of
bricks but homeless from being
rejected, unwanted, completely torn out
of society . . .That unwanted one is my
brother and my sister. . .We belong to
each other. –Mother Teresa
As a Step Minister you will have the opportunity to
serve as a welcoming presence for the homeless
guests of the St. Francis Step Ministry one day a
week from 6:00-7:30pm.
The Step Ministry helps
our parish provide them with a safe, peaceful and
private place to sleep in the Parish Center courtyard.
This ministry is rooted in Scripture and responds to
the call to welcome strangers, provide shelter to the
wanderer, love our neighbor, and not turn away from
the needs of others..
More Information:
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Companions Needed!
Consider walking as a
companion with someone
who is discerning a call to
become a Catholic Christian.
Time commitment: two hours/week (on Thursday nights
or during a weekend Mass), usually for a year and a half.
Companions do not have to be either catechists
or saints–just regular folks willing to be present to
another on a consistent basis over a period of time. This
is a wonderful way to learn more about your faith, to get
to know another person in the parish, to grow in your
ability to talk a little about how you experience God in
your everyday life.
Companioning begins in April, when our parish will
welcome into the catechumenate people who are
inquiring into our faith.
More Information:
If you are interested in this very important ministry and in
offering your support to those God is calling, please contact
Sr. Peggy Chambers:
(916) 443-8084 x103 or PeggyC@stfrancisparish.com. Thanks!
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Exciting 2008 Centennial Volunteer Opportunity!
Our 2008 Centennial Celebration Committee is seeking a Volunteer Chair for:
Publicity
Coordinate publicity for centennial activities, to
include press releases, parish announcements, etc.
Experience in public relations or related field would
be helpful.
More Information:
If you can help, please contact
Kay Skonieczny:
(916) 443-8084 x111 or KayS@stfrancisparish.com. Thanks!
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Like Working with Young Children?
During the 9:30am Mass, from late September through mid-May, St. Francis
provides a preschool and Kindergarten program for children age 3-5.
We are seeking
adults to help teach and work with these children, especially adults who do not have children in this
age group and so will not have to choose between going to Mass without their own young children or
volunteering in their classes. We provide materials and mentoring.
More Information:
Please contact
Georgie Saydak, Director of Youth Faith Formation:
(916) 443-8084 x112 or GeorgieS@stfrancisparish.com.
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Help with Annulments
Can You Help With Annulments? If you have experience working with individuals seeking annulments and are
willing to volunteer your time, Fr. Anthony would appreciate your help!
More Information:
Please contact Fr. Anthony directly:
AnthonyG@stfrancisparish.com or (916) 443-8084 x100
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Help with CLOW (Children's Liturgy of the Word)
Our program to break open the Word for our children welcomes extra help in these areas:
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CLOW "Shepherds" the children safely across K Street to the Parish Center Chapel
once a month
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CLOW Musicians -
If you play guitar or another instrument and are willing to share your time and musical talent,
we invite you to help with our Children’s Liturgy of the Word program. Thanks! |
More Information:
If you can help as a shepherd or musician, please contact
Georgie Saydak,
Director of Youth Faith Formation:
(916) 443-8084 x112 or GeorgieS@stfrancisparish.com. Thanks!
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Tithing Committee Seeks New Members
The St. Francis of Assisi Tithing Committee is looking for new members.
The committee meets four times a year to discuss and discern how the parish will tithe to local,
national and international charities.
More Information:
Tithing Committee
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Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Are you interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Communion?
More Information:
For more information on this ministry and training sessions,
please contact Deborah Jones, Liturgy Coordinator:
(916) 443-8084 x109 or DeborahJ@stfrancisparish.com
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Ministers of Hospitality
Are you interested in becoming a Minister of Hospitality (formerly known as Ushers or Greeters)?
More Information:
For more information on this ministry and training sessions,
please contact Deborah Jones, Liturgy Coordinator:
(916) 443-8084 x109 or DeborahJ@stfrancisparish.com
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For additional opportunities to participate/volunteer, check out
Our Parish Guide
This special guide contains information on:
- Programs you can participate in
- Ministries / Committees you can join to volunteer your time and talent
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Walking the Talk: Gospel Justice Article Series
We are presenting a series of bi-weekly articles on the subject of Social
Justice. The author for this series is Fr. Larry Dunphy, O.F.M.,
who is currently in residence at the St. Francis
Friary in Sacramento, California.
Fr. Larry is now actively retired after having served over 50 years as a
Franciscan, most recently as Chaplain to the Poor Clare Community in Spokane, Washington.
If you have questions or comments about these articles, Fr. Larry would like to hear from you.
You may email Fr. Larry at: WalkingTheTalk@stfrancisparish.com
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Question for the Week of May 4
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Jesus promises to be with us always, and
sends us forth to continue his mission.
How do I respond to God’s call to “go and
make disciples?
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Why I Attend St. Francis
You Responded
We received a number of responses to our survey of why people attend St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and would like
to share them with you.
Read Responses
(revised 4/9)
We invite you to
Submit Your Response.
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