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COVENANT OF SHARING: YOUR GIFT OF SERVICE Join our 400+ volunteers who give their time and talents to make possible the many programs and ministries of our parish. Your gifts are needed! Here are some specific ways you can help:
A Call For Youth Ministers If you are interested in helping the Church of the Future, you are invited to become part of a team that ministers in the present to teens and younger adolescents in our High School and Jr. High Youth Ministry Programs. We want to provide fun, faith-filled opportunities for our youth to experience the love of God and to help them grow in that love. Please consider sharing your time, talent and faith with our teens. Interested? Questions? Become a Minister of Communion
Breakfast Ministry Collection: Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 The Breakfast and Step Ministry can always use your financial support as well. Donation envelopes marked "Step/Breakfast Ministry Contribution" are located in the racks in the back of the church. You may place envelopes in the collection basket or mail them to the Parish Center. God bless you for your generosity and compassionate care.
Care for Our Church
Franciscan-Minded People Sign up and receive information on current issues via emails, electronic newsletters, action alerts, and a means to respond–suggested emails, phone numbers of representatives and senators, and talking points. More info: www.franciscanaction.org or Fr. Larry (397-0055) or pick up a flyer on the back table. More information or to register:
God is Calling Approximately four times a year we invite people to begin their formal journey with our family of faith in RCIA Inquiry. After six weeks of informal discussion, we share in the Rite of Welcome at the doors of our church, and people enter the catechumenate, the next period of RCIA. At that time, companions begin their walk with our catechumens as representatives of the parish. To be a companion involves attending two Thursday evening RCIA sessions a month, as well as participating in rites during weekend Masses, particularly in Lent. To be a companion, you do not need to know theology. You do need to be willing to meet someone, support and pray for them, and make a commitment to walk with them for approximately one year. It really is not possible to minister in RCIA without parish companions. Our inquirers need you. Don't let our welcome stop at the door. Individuals and couples are welcome as companions. Our next Rite of Welcome is in two weeks, so please call this week! There will be another at the end of our Easter season. Every blessing, Sister Peggy. More Information:
Green Thumb or Good with a Rake? Several new helpers have stepped forward, but more are needed! Please help us keep this ministry going! Contact Joe Prassa (443-8084 x107 or JoeP@stfrancisparish.com) or just show up on a Tuesday or Saturday morning around 7:00! We have gardening tools, including a lawnmower. Help Welcome New Parishioners! More Information or to volunteer:
Help with Junior High More Information:
Infant Baptism Program: Donation So, if you are looking for a way to contribute directly to the parish, please consider donating towards the purchase of a new computer for our Infant Baptism Program. Checks can be made out to St. Francis Parish with “Infant Baptism Program” specified in the memo line, and dropped into the collection basket or mailed to the parish center, attention Sr. Peggy. More Information:
In-Home Caregivers If you are a caregiver and would like your name added, Join Our Teen Group For more information about our group, or to join,
please contact Minister to Homeless More information:
OR ... Start your day offering a hot cup of coffee, a warm smile and a light breakfast to our homeless guests. Help is needed for the 4th & 5th Sundays. We need you! Contact Kay (443-8084 x111 or kays@stfrancisparish.com).
Our School Needs Your Help! Our Shelves Runneth Over If you have books or DVDs that you would like to donate:
Praise God's Name with Dancing...! If you have ever thought you would like to join the dancers at one of our feast day liturgies, now is your chance! The Sacred Movement Ministry invites you to join us for the 2008 Centennial Celebration liturgies on the weekend of the Feast of Francis, October 4 and 5. More Information:
Self-Help Groups
For times and locations of meetings, please call the Parish Center: (916) 443-8084 General Mills Box Tops & Campbell's Labels Just drop them in the jar marked “Box Tops” at the main entrance to the church. Thank you for your support!
Sing Joyfully To Our God! If you can carry a tune and can regularly attend rehearsals and liturgies, we will train you to be part of this rewarding ministry. More Information:
Singles Group Fellowship - Interested? More Information:
Spiritual Direction Opportunity A woman parishioner is participating in the Spiritual Direction Internship offered by the Bread of Life Center. She is available to offer spiritual direction at no cost. More Information:
Sunday Hospitality Ministry (Coffee & Donuts)
Taizé Prayer Every Wednesday evening, St. Francis of Assisi Parish hosts Taizé-style evening prayer from 6-7PM in the Church. Come share this deeply moving experience with us. All are welcome to participate in this contemplative and spirit-filled service. More Information:
Teens: Help with Coffee & Donuts
Would You Like to Help Give Church Tours?
Care Packages for US Troops More info: Operation USO Care Package Web site Community Chaplain Program
More Information: Visit the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Sacramento Web site Contact director@crisiscare.us Diocesan Scripture Institute: Available Online To view the video presentations, visit: Diocesan
Scripture Institute Web page Healing Prayer Requests by Email Help Foster Children More Information: Call 875-6460 Help the Hungry More Information on how to support their efforts: Visit: CDFB Web site Call: (916) 761-5624 Mercy Volunteer Corps: Year of Service More info: Mercy Volunteer Corps Web Site (215) 641-5535 Pastoral Assistance for Victims Please call toll-free (866) 777-9133 if you are seeking assistance in coping with this tragic situation. Assistance is available in English and Spanish. Samaritan Counseling Service More Information: See Samaritan Counseling Service Web site Sr. Nora's Place More Information: See Sacramento Loaves and Fishes Web site
Volunteer at Francis House If you can give a few hours each week to help those less fortunate, More Information: Volunteers Needed for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance More Information: Wellspring Women's Center If you would like to make a difference in the lives of women and children, please contact Sr. Jane (916) 454-9688 x202. Annual Christmas Store needs donations of new, unwrapped gifts for babies, children, teens and women. More Information: |
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It has been said that our Youth are the Church of the Future – actually, the youth are in our Church right here and now!
Interested in serving as a minister of Communion one weekend a month? A training for new Extraordinary Ministers of Communion will be held soon. If you are at least 16 years old and a fully-initiated Catholic, please consider serving our parish as a member of this rewarding ministry.
1st Weekend of every month 
Enjoy cleaning AND love St. Francis? Join a group of early risers who show up regularly to clean our church. No need to call ahead or bring supplies. Just come to the church between 7:00 and 9:00am and roll up your sleeves!
Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is seeking people from the
ministries we serve to join with
Franciscans of the First Orders,
Third Order Regulars, and Seculars,
so that we can speak with a
common voice of advocacy in
Washington, D.C. on issues of peace-making,
poverty, human rights, and care for creation.
God continues to call women and men to our faith. And you and I are needed to walk with them individually.
St. Francis needs you! Lend a hand on Tuesday or Saturday mornings — mow, rake, edge, prune weed, plant ...
WOULD YOU BE WILLING to contact newly
registered members of our parish and
share your enthusiasm for St. Francis?
Or prepare a dish to share and help us
welcome newcomers at St. Francis Parish 101, our new
parishioner orientations?
We can use your help with this
rewarding ministry of welcome.
How do we reach out to the parents of the babies who join
our Church community each year, welcome them, make
sure that we get the names of the babies and godparents
right, arrange baptism dates and times? By computer!
Unfortunately, the computer in the Infant Baptism
office stopped working this past week....
Our Outreach office often receive requests for a list of caregivers who provide services for elderly and infirm individuals
needing various levels of In-Home Care. We'd like to expand our list.
Our Step Ministry needs you. We provide a safe, peaceful and private place to sleep in the Parish Center courtyard for 16 homeless folks from our neighborhood. The service commitment is one day a week from 6:00-7:30pm. Welcome the guests at the gate as they arrive and provide a guiding presence as they set up their cots on the patio for the night. There is plenty of time for fascinating conversation. If you think you hear the call, take the leap!
We are grateful for the many generous
donations to our parish library,
but our shelves are literally overflowing
and many of the donated books and other materials
are duplicates or not a “good fit” for our small collection.
“Let them praise God’s name with
dancing, making melody to God with
tambourine and lyre” (Ps 149:3).
Please bring your General Mills cereal box tops and Campbell’s Soup labels for St. Francis Elementary School. 
If you have ever thought about
singing at one of the St. Francis
liturgies, here is your chance to
give it a try! We are looking for
singers at all levels of ability to be a
part of the Music Ministry.
Sunday Coffee and Donuts help needed! Hospitality Ministers needed for set up, serving and clean up for coffee and donuts after 9:30am Mass for the 2nd or 4th Sundays (You Pick which Sunday works for you). If you enjoy this treat and/or would like to meet and welcome people, how about taking a turn at offering a friendly greeting, a hot cup of coffee and a yummy donut? Interest? See 
Wednesdays at 6PM in the Church 
Join us in helping serve coffee and donuts 
Join a group of dedicated parishioners who lead visitors on a tour of our beautiful and historic church, 4th Sundays, with a partner, alternating with other docents. Information, material and training provided. This is a great opportunity to learn about our church-its stained glass, statues, murals-and to meet and reach out to our community. Interested? Please see 
Each week, your prayers are requested for those serving in the Armed Forces. 