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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
 

Sr. Peggy Chambers: Joins Parish Staff
New Pastoral Associate
Following a nationwide recruiting effort that started in April, the parish has hired a new Pastoral Associate, Sr. Peggy Chambers, OMC.

Sr. Peggy comes to us with impressive credentials and extensive pastoral experience; she has served parishes in Seattle, Montana and, most recently, Alabama.

Sr. Peggy met with the parish staff and search committee during the July 14-15 weekend, and attended all our weekend liturgies. She is looking forward to becoming a part of our St. Francis community. Sr. Peggy will officially started her ministry here on August 15, 2007.

Many thanks to the search committee and interview team– Ann Denham, Jean Iacino, Judy Miranda, Kay Skonieczny, Tony Tarango, Cheryl Tholcke, Jackie Tinetti and Sr. Margie Will, OSF – for giving so generously of their wisdom and time.


 

Walking the Talk: Gospel Justice Article Series
We are presenting a series of 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.

• Read Article 4 - We Are All Special
• Read Article 3 - Social Justice: A Franciscan Perspective II -
  Reject of Society or Brother?
• Read Article 2 - Social Justice: A Franciscan Perspective
• Read Article 1 - Social Justice: The Church’s Best Kept Secret

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


 

Photo Gallery: Your Permission?
Thanks to the time and talent volunteered by J.D. Warrick and Cathy Flores, we will soon be posting photographs of parish events on our website!

If you do not want a photo that includes you or your child/children to be published on our website,
please notify Fran Anderson at:
FranA@stfrancisparish.com or (916) 443-8084 x102.


 

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.
 

• Registration Information
• Registration Form
• Health & Release Form
• Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Only one packet is needed per family. Please return completed forms (4 per packet) to Georgie Saydak.

More Information:

• Contact Georgie Saydak at (961) 443-8084 x112 or GeorgieS@stfrancisparish.com

Urgent Volunteer Needs: Opportunities to Help
To be in ministry is to be called by the community to serve.
We have an urgent need for volunteers in these ministries:

• Breakfast Ministry Invites You:
  Start your day offering a hot cup of coffee, a warm smile and a light breakfast to our courtyard guests. Help is needed for Wednesday and Sunday mornings. We need you!

  If you are interested in joining the committee please contact Kay Skonieczny , Director of Outreach: (916) 443-8084 x111 or KayS@stfrancisparish.com
  
   

• 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!

  Please contact Fr. Anthony directly: AnthonyG@stfrancisparish.comor (916) 443-8084 x100
  
   

• Help with CLOW (Children's Liturgy of the Word):
  Our program to break open the Word for our children needs your help in these areas:

  -	Leading the children and breaking open the Word
  -	Shepherding the children safely across K Street to the Parish Center Chapel
  -	Music (guitar, piano or other instrument

  If you are interested in volunteering or just want to find out more about what is needed, please contact Georgie Saydak, Director of Children's Faith Formation: (916) 443-8084 x112 or GeorgieS@stfrancisparish.com
  
   

• 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.

  If you are interested in joining the committee please contact Stephen Tholcke.
  
   

• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
  Your community is calling for you to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.
   

  For more information on this ministry and training sessions, please contact Deborah Jones, Liturgy Coordinator:
  (916) 443-8084 x109 or DeborahJ@stfrancisparish.com
  
  
   

Centennial Quilt Project
Looking for a project this summer? Something creative and fun that you can do for the parish? Look no further! If you like to quilt or would like to try quilting, our 2008 Centennial Celebration Committee has a project for you.

You are invited to create a square or squares for a quilt (the number of quilts depends on the number of squares) that will be raffled off as part of our 2008 Centennial Celebration. The theme for the quilt(s) is “Rebuild My Church.”

More Information:

• See bulletin for contact info.

Question for the Week of August 12
 

Do I believe that the gospel life is possible today? What challenges me to be able to live the gospel life?

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.

Weekly Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday: 12:10PM
Saturday: 5:15PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, Noon
 

Communion to Homebound
 

Reconciliation Schedule
Saturday: 4-5PM

Taizé Prayer
Wednesday: 6PM (Church)
 

St. Francis Lending Library
Thursday: 12:30PM-2:30PM
1st Sunday: 8:30AM-11:30AM
 

•	Library Enrollment Form
•	Library Catalog (rev. 3/07)

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Let Us Pray
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Proposed Parish Budget
• (2007-2008 Fiscal Year)

Annnual Financial Report
• (2005-2006)

Direct Deposit Enrollment
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You're Invited to:
Explore Membership in the Roman Catholic Church

 

•	Inquiry Schedule • (2007-2008)
•	Catechumenate Schedule • (2007-2008)

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Baptism: Children Ages 7-16
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St. Francis Elementary School
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John Jay Report on Sexual Abuse in the Church
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Traveling Catholics:
Worldwide Mass Times
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Francis House