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PARISH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE/VOLUNTEER
St. Francis 101: Saturday, May 18 or Monday, May 19
Hosted by Fr. Anthony and the Parish Council.
Volunteer Electricians
Teens: Help with Coffee & Donuts
Step Ministry Volunteers
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:
Companions Needed! 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.
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Exciting 2008 Centennial Volunteer Opportunity! Coordinate publicity for centennial activities, to include press releases, parish announcements, etc. Experience in public relations or related field would be helpful.
More Information:
Like Working with Young Children? 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:
We Are Called To “Feed the Hungry” & “Shelter the Homeless” Our brothers and sisters who are homeless and find shelter with us every night need your generosity and prayerful support. The cold, dark days of winter are especially daunting for those who live their lives on the streets, as is this time of year with its festive, family activities. During the holiday season, particularly, many of us want to share with those who are most vulnerable among us. Below are some opportunities for you to consider:
Ride Needed! Can You Help?
Please call Kay (916) 443-8084 x111 if you are able to offer a ride.
2007 Summer Film Festival DVDs The theme of this year’s offerings was “Suffer the Little Children.” Titles include: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, Born into Brothels, Not One Less;, and Jesus Camp.
Discussion questions are also available with the DVDs.
Sacred Movement Ministry Invites You!
More Information: Contact Pam at (916) 443-8084 x105 or
PamC@stfrancisparish.com
Catechumenate for Children
Help with CLOW (Children's Liturgy of the Word)
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!
Help with Annulments Needed
Please contact Fr. Anthony directly: AnthonyG@stfrancisparish.com
or (916) 443-8084 x100
Self-Help Groups
For times and locations of meetings, please call the Parish Center: (916) 443-8084
Tithing Committee Seeks New Members The committee meets four times a year to discuss and discern how the parish will tithe to local, national and international charities.
If you are interested in joining the committee please contact Stephen Tholcke.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Needed
For more information on this ministry and training sessions,
please contact Deborah Jones, Liturgy Coordinator:
Ministers of Hospitality Needed
For more information on this ministry and training sessions,
please contact Deborah Jones, Liturgy Coordinator:
(916) 443-8084 x109 or DeborahJ@stfrancisparish.com
General Mills Box Tops & Campbell's Labels Just drop them in the jar marked “BoxTops” at the main entrance to the church. Thank you for your support!
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?
Join Our Teen Group
For more information about our group, or to join,
please contact
In-Home Caregivers
If you are a caregiver and would like your name added,
2006 Summer Film Festival DVDs Discussion questions are included.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE/VOLUNTEER
Camp Pendola Registration More Information:
Holy Land Pilgrimage: Saturday, May 24-Wednesday, June 4 or More Information:
Weekend Retreat: Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1 Sr. Jose insists that simplicity can be a positive renewal as well as a way of joy and freedom. Living more simply becomes pleasurable and delightful and Gospel clean if practiced daily and in every aspect of life. This weekend will not be a strictly silent retreat but will invite an atmosphere of reflection. Sister Jose Hobday is a Seneca elder and a Franciscan from Tucson, AZ. Keynote lectures, workshops and retreats keep her traveling 75,000 miles a year, cut back from 150,000 as a concession to her age. A profound storyteller and sage full of wisdom and humor, her latest books are Simple Living: The Path to Joy and Freedom and Stories of Awe and Abundance. More Information:
Sr. Nora's Place More Information:
Samaritan Counseling Service More Information:
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.
Mercy Volunteer Corps: Year of Service More info:
Sacramento Young Adult Ministry: Thursdays More info:
2008 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: January 18-25
Worship Resources for the Week of Prayer and throughout 2008:
Francis House: "Give A Night Holiday Appeal" Francis House had its origins here at St. Francis parish 37 years ago. For the last 17 years, it has been a community agency supported by 18 interdenominational churches. Last year Francis House responded to approximately 19,000 requests for help from those in need. 85% of all Francis House resources are distributed directly to the poor in the form of vouchers, counseling and hospitality services. Please consider Francis House’s "Give a Night Holiday Appeal" for those in need. Provide a gift for a friend or relative who might be difficult to shop for and, at the same time, aid us in our mission to serve the underprivileged. Your gifts make a difference in people’s lives, rekindle a sense of hope, and provide the first step toward community. More Information:
Care Packages for US Troops
More info: Operation USO Care Package website
Help Southern CA Fire Victims
Donations: Musical Instruments
More info: See bulletin for contact info.
Diocesan Scripture Institute: Available Online
To view the video presentations, visit:
Diocesan
Scripture Institute webpage
Counseling: Christ the King Retreat Center Call Christ the King Institute for Counseling and Spiritual Direction (916) 783-9005 for information or appointment. More Information:
Community Chaplain Program
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer community chaplain, or if you just want to learn how to care for people in crisis:
Pastoral Assistance for Victims
Please call toll-free (888)777-9133 if you are seeking assistance in coping with this tragic situation.
Assistance is available in English and Spanish.
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.
Furniture for Families in Need If you can help, please see bulletin for contact info.
Sisters of Mercy: 150th Anniversary More Information:
Mentors for Children in Foster Care Commitment: 8 hours/month for one year, to lead a child (ages 6-12) on excursions in music, the arts, sports, volunteer service, dining out and nature. More Information:
Bingo for Cerebral Palsy We’re playing Bingo: Thursday night 6:30pm, Friday night 6:30pm, Friday late night 11:00pm. More Information:
Emancipation Baskets Child Protective Services' Independent Living Program coordinates the collection of household items that are placed in baskets and given to foster kids who are aging out of the system. These baskets are presented at an annual graduation ceremony and are an immense help in getting these teens started in their new living arrangements. With your help, we can make sure each youth emancipates with a care package or basket to help them in their transition. More Information:
Volunteer at Francis House
If you can give a few hours each week to help those less fortunate,
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St. Francis Retreat: Fire Damage Recovery The friars are now living in the Casita; the Chapel serves as a conference room; and the offices are in a 30-year-old double-wide trailer. Despite this loss, St. Francis Retreat is open, with dining al fresco or in their “luxurious tent.”
The friars request the financial support of the community as they struggle to recover from this loss. Checks can be made out to
Bring Back St. Francis and sent to:
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Diaper/Clothing Drive
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Maryhouse seeks Volunteers
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Sunday, May 18 after 9:30AM Mass or
Our parish center needs some help!
Join us in helping serve coffee and donuts 
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
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.
Our 2008 Centennial Celebration Committee is seeking a Volunteer Chair for:
Publicity
During the 9:30am Mass, from late September through mid-May, St. Francis
provides a preschool and Kindergarten program for children age 3-5.
“God comes in every voice, behind every face, in every memory, deep in every struggle.”
One of our longtime older parishioners needs a ride to the 9:30am Mass. She lives just five blocks from the church
and is ambulatory, but cannot walk that distance on her own.
The four films screened at this year’s Summer Film Festival are now available for checkout in the Parish Library.
With ten children to feed, postwar Ohio housewife Evelyn Ryan (Julianne Moore) has gotten used to being resourceful,
stretching her husband’s meager salary to the limit. But when clipping coupons won’t cut it, she’s forced to rely on
her creativity and enters a jingle-writing contest for extra income. Woody Harrelson and Laura Dern co-star in this
uncommon comedy-drama based on a heartwarming memoir by Ryan’s daughter, Terry. (PG-13)
This Oscar-winning documentary is a portrait of several unforgettable children who live in Calcutta’s red-light district,
where their mothers work as prostitutes. Spurred by the kids’ fascination with her camera, Zana Briski, a photographer
documenting life in the brothels, decides to teach them photography. As they begin to look at and record their world
through new eyes, the kids awaken to their own talents and sense of worth. (R)
Master Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou turns his lens on the travails of modern China’s peasants. Wei is a 13-year-old girl
pressed into serving as a substitute teacher in the school where she just graduated. To assist her in this task, she is
supplied with one piece of chalk for every day the teacher will be away. And she gets strict instructions: Since the
school’s subsidy depends on its head count, she is to return the full class to the teacher— ”not one less. But when a
student leaves for the city, she follows and strives relentlessly to bring him back. (G)
This riveting Oscar-nominated documentary offers an unfiltered look at a revivalist subculture where devout Christian
youngsters are being primed to deliver the fundamentalist community’s religious and political messages. Building an
evangelical army of tomorrow, the Kids on Fire summer camp in Devil’s Lake, N.D., is dedicated to deepening the preteens’
spirituality and sowing the seeds of political activism as they’re exhorted to “take back America for Christ.” (PG-13)
If you feel called to be part of the dynamic group that enlivens our liturgies, you are in luck!
The St. Francis Sacred Movement Ministry is now open to new members.
Our program to break open the Word for our children needs your help in these areas:
The St. Francis of Assisi Tithing Committee is looking for new members.
Your community is calling for you to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.
Are you interested in becoming a Minister of Hospitality (formerly known as Ushers or Greeters)?
Please bring your General Mills cereal box tops and Campbell’s Soup labels for St. Francis Elementary School.
It has been said that our Youth are the Church of the Future – actually, the youth are in our Church right here and now!
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.
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify Everything
Pray without ceasing (Thess. 1:5,17) is the theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (JAN 18-25).
Begun in 1908, these days have been set aside each year so that Christians the world over may share the prayer of unity.
Each week, your prayers are requested for those serving in the Armed Forces. 
Cristo Rey High School, Sacramento
Where There is Need, There Is Mercy
Wonder, Inc. is recruiting for mentors for children in foster care.
Saddle Pals 
Each year, approximately 300 to 600 youth emancipate from the Sacramento County foster care system. These youth are forced
to begin a life of independence at the young age of 18 or 19.
The Franciscan retreat house in San Juan Bautista recently suffered a fire: their stately victorian House burned to the ground,
and the friars’ home and belongings, kitchen and dining rooms, upper conference room and all files and equipment were destroyed.
The Sacramento Life Center is in need of diapers, new or gently-used baby clothes, and diaper wipes for their baby closet.
Each year, the Sacramento Life Center helps hundreds of women facing an unintended pregnancy, and the baby closet is a vital
part of the services offered.