Take Another Look... • Tuesdays, January 3 - February 7
7:00-8:30 p.m. in St. Clare Chapel
For whatever reason you may have left the Church, we are here to listen and to support you. Our goal is to help you make peace with whatever may have caused you to leave. If you want to explore today's church, we can give you a start. That's just one option. We seek to offer whatever you need to continue your spiritual journey, wherever it takes you. More information: Sr. Peggy (peggyc@stfrancisparish.com or 443-8084 x103).
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RCIA Inquiry • Mondays, January 9 - February 13
6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center
Come to RCIA Inquiry! At the end of the sessions, there will be a retreat and opportunity to participate in the Rite of Acceptance for those discerning God's call to take the next step in the RCIA Process. More information: Sr. Peggy (peggyc@stfrancisparish.com or 443-8084 x103).
Additional Information
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Workshop for Couples • Friday, February 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 4, 10:100 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In the Parish Center
This workshop will help you understand and appreciate yourself and your partner, build on the strengths of your relationship, identify snags in your communication process, and make constructive use of your differences. This workshop is based on the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, a personality instrument that is practical and backed by over 50 years of research and widely used for personal and professional development. $49 per couple materials fee. Scholarships available. Presented by Sandra Nelson and Tom Pinkel. To register: 457-9489 or profiles.sacto@sbcglobal.net.
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4th Annual Mardi Gras • Saturday, February 4, 2012
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
 New Venue: Sacramento Elk's Lodge
Discount tickets for the Mardi Gras Gala go on sale this Tuesday, November 1. Tickets are $55 until January 1. After that date they will be $60.
TICKETS GOING FAST! - GOT YOURS?
Some tickets are left... but going fast! Don't miss this fun, fabulous evening! Don't delay; get your tickets today.
Order Tickets / Flyer
- We'll dine and dance and celebrate our community and one another.
- Dancing fun for everyone! No partner needed. All partners and friends welcome.
- This star-studded evening will feature: YOU... and the St. Francis staff dance team led by Fr. Anthony, the MRQ Band, a professional DJ, wilent/live auction/raffle.
- Proceeds benefit parish ministries, including the Step Ministry, our outreach program to the homeless.
- Limited seating: Tables for 10 can be reserved; otherwise open seating.
- Contact: Kay (443-8084 x111 or kays@stfrancisparish.com)
HOT ITEMS FOR LIVE AUCTION!
- Palace resorts Cancun or Mayan Riviera, 7 nights, all inclusive, sleeps 4
- Dinner with the friars.
- Sunset River cruise (Sacramento) for 6, dinner, fireworks from Raley Field
- Mulvaney's B & L Restaurant, dinner for 8
Get your group togethr and plan to win the bid for one of our party/vacation packages!
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS!
Join in the fun bidding on our great silent auction items: Taste of Italy gift basket, Tea and Coffee gift basket • Tickets to River Cats, Kings, Theatre and Musical Ventures • Wines • Sierra Buttes vacation home stay • Artwork • Antiques-and much much more. Something for everyone!
Want to bid but can't attend? Contact Kay Skonieczny (KayS@stfrancisparish.com or 443-8084 x111)
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The Body at Prayer • Wednesday, February 8
With Tom Pinkel at 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Chapel
I beg you through the mercy of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1)
The church has a rich tradition of movement expression in Liturgy and at prayer. As whole persons, our bodies express our inner worship of God by sitting, standing, bowing, kneeling processing up and down, folding hands and holding hands, reaching out and lifting up and extending arms to bless. The Body at Prayer will invite you to invest new life in the "actions, gestures and bodily attitudes" of the Mass and experience movement itself as a sacred instrument of prayer. (Wear clothing suitable for movement.)
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Day of Dialogue • Thursday, February 9
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the SALAM Center (4545 College Oak Drive)
The St. Francis Ecumenical and Interreligious Committee invites you to attend a "Day of Dialogue: The Questions of the Day." Refreshments. RSVP 801-8883. Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento.
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Anointing of the Sick • February 11 & 12
At all the Masses
Next weekend, our parish will celebrate the ANOINTING OF THE SICK at all the weekend Masses. This Sacrament was truly restored to its proper dignity by the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. For those of us born before 1965, this Sacrament was called EXTREME UNCTION, and literally was the LAST ANOINTING or the LAST RITES.
The Council boldly recalled and restored the healing aspect of this Sacrament. The Council quoted the Letter of James in the New Testament:
"Are there any who are sick among you? Let them send for the priests of the Church, and let the priests pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick persons, and the Lord will raise them up; and if they have committed any sins, their sins will be forgiven them."
Who can receive this Sacrament? The Instructions for the Anointing of the Sick states the following" Great care and concern should be taken to see that those of the faithful whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age receive this sacrament."
In our parochial situation the following people would qualify for anointing:
- The aged
- Those suffering from chronic disease or a serious chronic medical condition (e.g. cancer, advanced diabetes, a heart condition)
- Those suffering from a chronic serious mental or emotional condition (e.g., bi-polar condition or addiction in any of its forms)
- Those scheduled for serious surgery
This Sacrament can be repeated. So if you recover from a major illness, you can receive the Sacramento again if you become seriously ill again.
It is consoling and comforting to know that you are being prayed for by the Church, so family and friends, please DO NOT HESITATE to ask for THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK if someone you know becomes seriously ill or has advanced old age.
I truly believe that Jesus meant for us all to be whole. I am constantly aware of how many times in the Gospels Jesus is healing the blind, the sick, the lame, the deaf. This was to be one of the signs of the Messiah. Perhaps this is what salvation means for us all—that we will be the whole person we are intended to be with God forever.
May God heal us all.
Fr. Anthony
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Health Survey • February 11 & 12
After all the Masses
Health Ministry emphasizes the wholeness of body, mind and spirit as part of the mission and ministry of a faith community to its members and the community it serves. It is a cooperative effort of health professionals, clergy and other interested lay members who have a desire to focus on health promotion and disease prevention programs in their congregations. They pool their combined knowledge, experience and willingness to serve in order to form a Health Ministry Committee and implement programs to respond to the unique needs of the congregation and community.
A Health Ministry Committee both encourages whole person health through increased self-knowledge, and also encourages people to take personal responsibility for their own health. The Health Ministry Committee facilitates the use of available resources in the congregation and the community—rather than providing direct, "hands-on" health care services. It does not duplicate other available nursing or medical services, but seeks creatively to bridge the gaps identified in health education and in the care delivery system.
The Health Ministry Committee activities may include:
- Health screening
- Educational Programs (promoting whole person health)
- Advocating for patients and connecting them with resources
- Listening, personal health counseling, advocating personal responsibility,
- Home and hospital visitation.
The needs and concerns of our parish community will be assessed by a Health Survey to be handed out at the end of all Masses next weekend, February 11 and 12. Health Ministry Chairperson Sr. Lisa Brown, OSF, BSN, RN, PHN, FCN (Faith Community Nurse) will be available after all of the Masses that weekend to answer questions.
More information: Sr. Lisa (srlisatoo@netscape.net or 709-2016).
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Paul: Part II • Wednesday, March 14
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in Brunsman Hall
If you've never heard Ann Denham talk about Scripture, you've missed out! She not only researches her topic, and KNOWS it, she is passionate about it and able to bring Scripture vividly to life for us. So, come hear about Paul, but especially come hear Ann bring to life this most important figure in Christianity. If you find it hard to relate to Paul or to understand him, you won't find a better guide than Ann. Join her as she continues this introduction to the Paul you never knew. Sponsored by the St. Francis Adult Faith Formation Committee.
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