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Join us this Sunday, July 24 in La Salette Hall as we say farewell to our Youth Minister, Cindy Caughman. We will gather after the 10 am and the noon Masses to wish her well in her new job and thank her for her many years of service here at St. Francis.
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Confessions:
Are every Saturday from 3:30-4:30 pm. Please note that Wednesday confession times are scheduled during Lent and Advent and when necessary for our Faith Formation students. We currently have no Wednesday confessions scheduled.
Daily Readings:
For daily readings, please visit the
USCCB website.
Sunday Homily:
Saint Spotlight:
(Sunday Homily and Saint Spotlight are courtesy of Bishop
Robert Barron and Word on Fire website. If you would like to find out more, please visit the website)
Elijah Cup Prayers for Vocations
Prayers f
or Peace
Someone has said that if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during World War II there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at the prescribed hour for
one minute
to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people and peace?
There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America. If you would like to participate:
Every evening at 8 PM Central, stop what you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation. If you have a smart phone - set an alarm to pray from 8-8:01 PM (Central). Please pass this along to your prayerful family and friends. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.
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Attention Youth:
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2016-2017 Registration
Time is running out:
Registration will close August 1st
If you have not yet signed up for Faith Formation classes for next year, please do so as soon as possible. Registration can be found online (here) or ask Amparo for a paper copy.
We are in need of catechists for this year! If you are available to teach next year, please get in touch with Amy or Amparo for details at:
Amy Toft
770-382-4549 x18
Amparo Paniagua
770-382-4549 x16
Job Opening
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cartersville is seeking a part-time Youth Minister. This person will be responsible for faith development and social programs for grades 6 through 12. The position is also responsible for coordinating the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Candidate should be someone who has a strong Catholic Faith, has a passion towards teaching teens, and someone who can creatively and energetically grow a ministry for youth. He/she should be able to communicate effectively with teens and parents in the parish and have excellent leadership skills, be well organized, and have good verbal and written communication skills. A degree in theology, philosophy or similar field is preferred.
Please forward a letter of interest and résumé to Amy Toft at atoft@stfac.org.
Guardian Angels Program
*Parent Orientation Workshop - Wednesday, August 10th - from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in La Salette Hall. All new and previous parents wanting their special needs child to attend or think they might want their child to attend MUST attend this orientation. All interested volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend and learn about the program and meet the parents and the guardian angels (children). Your children are welcome to attend as well and we will have approved volunteer Faith Mentors available to interact with your children and keep them safe during the presentation inside LaSalette hall. Come and engage with the hands-on curriculum and meet some of the Faith Mentors for Guardian Angels. For more information or questions, please contact Kristy Mitchell, Guardian Angels Assistant Program Coordinator at: 770-324-9834 or email her at:
kristy.mitchell@bartow.k12.ga.us
Parents and their children are welcome from all parishes and the community to attend and to participate in our Guardian Angels Program. Please help us spread the word that this wonderful program is available to all the children with special needs in our community.
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K of C Installation Ceremony
The Knights of Columbus for St. Francis of Assisi will be having their Officer Installation ceremony on Sat. July 23 at 6:00, between the masses.
Father Juan and our new District Deputy will be seating the officers for the new fraternal year. The ceremony is open to all, and all are welcome to attend.
K of C-Building the Domestic Church
Knights of Columbus has always been an organization dedicated to the well-being and support of Catholic family life. Beginning in July, we will be featuring a series titled 'Family Fully Alive' every month. Each series will feature themes and meditations which will ensure that our parishes become beacons of the new evangelization.
Interested in Liturgical Ministry?
On Saturday, August 27, 2016, a training will be held-starting at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary. For further questions, please contact your Mass Captain or the Front Office. Thank You.
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Birthday Celebration!
What: Fr. Juan's Birthday Celebration
When: July 31, 2016, 2:00 pm
Where: La Salette Hall
Support our Kermess, and then join your fellow Parish families in wishing Fr. Juan a Happy Birthday!
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CCW Meeting
Where two or more come together in My name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20
Please join us for St. Francis Council of Catholic Women meeting Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 6:30 p,m.
We will share in God's love and sisterhood.
Your invitation will be used for a door prize. Bring it with you!
See you soon. Peggy, Bonny, Debbie, and Rosemary
Please join your parish in the Crowning of Mary on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Crowning will be held on the grounds at 11:00 am, between our Sunday Masses.
A reminder that the portrait photos have arrived. You can stop by the front office during the weekday or please see Maria after Mass to pick your package up. Our directories have also arrived. If you had your photo taken, you will be receiving a directory for free. Be sure to pick yours up today!
Offertory Reminder
Your parish won't shut down during the summer so we really need your financial giving even if you are enjoying your time at the beach. Enjoy that beverage with the little umbrella in it but please remember St. Francis parish while you are away.
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News from the Archdiocese
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Quo Vadis,
Where are you going?
Quo Vadis is a retreat for rising 10th graders to graduated seniors who are open to considering God's calling for their lives. The retreat is sponsored by the Vocations Office and will be held July 27th-July 29th at Camp Gideon in Acworth, GA. For information, contact the Office of Vocations at 404-920-7460 or vocationsatl@archatl.com.
Couples Celebrating 50th & 60th Anniversary in 2016
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples married in 1966 and 1956 with an invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday October 1st, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Saint Brigid Catholic Church. A reception will follow the Mass for the anniversary couples and their families. Space is limited. Please go to http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass to RSVP for this event and for additional information.
Volunteer Opportunity With Catholic Charities Atlanta
The CCA office of Refugee Resettlement Services helps refugee families from all over the world to rebuild their lives here in the Atlanta area. Resettlement services include finding and furnishing a home for the new arrivals, enrolling children in school, helping adults find employment, and so much more. Within their first six months, most refugees have become completely self-sufficient. To help with this process, we are looking for new volunteers to become Family Friends.
Family Friends are volunteers who provide friendly encouragement to a family of refugees as they become familiar with life in the U.S. They support newly-arrived refugees by helping them learn and adapt to American culture and become familiar with the local community. They will also help refugees with basic life skills such as managing household affairs, going through their mail, and practicing English and language skills, as well as other related activities according to need and interest. Family friends must commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week for 4 months and will meet with refugees based on their individual schedules.
Thank you so much for your assistance,
Anne Sodipo
Refugee Volunteer Organizer
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This email contains weekly news and updates from our Parish. If you have any questions about any of the activities mentioned above, please contact Laura in our front office at 770-382-4549 and she will be happy to provide any clarification.
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