Chocolate Advent Calendars are Here!
Women in Faith will be selling chocolate Advent calendars this weekend (Oct 21-22)  at all of the Masses.  The calendars are $5 each and contain a little window with a bible scripture, plus a delicious chocolate for each day during the Advent season. These are great for all ages. Chocolate Advent calendars will be sold that weekend only - Get some for all of your loved ones or friends. Call if you can't be at church that weekend (we can arrange some way to get your Advent Calendar for your family to enjoy. Get yours early- while supplies last!
Proceeds from the calendars pay for nursery costs so that our members attending Thursday morning bible studies can have free babysitting. Watch for more information in  the weekly buzz! Please call Kristy Leischow at 770-445-5131 or Teresa Coffey at 678-290-0681 to get these sweet calendars.  

Worship

Communion Announcement:
A reminder that for the wealth being of all our parishioners, the Precious Blood of Christ will be postponed during the fall and winter months.
 
Un recordatorio que por el bienestar de todos los parroquianos, debido a las enfermedades de la influenza durante las temporadas de otoño e invierno, la Preciosa Sangre de Cristo no será ofrecida durante las misas.

Altar Server Training:
All interested in helping at Mass! We will have altar server training.
When: 10/29/2017
Time: 1:30-4:00 PM
Must have received First Holy Communion
For more information, please contact Lenny Hawes at 404-431-0719
 
Daily Readings:
For daily readings, please visit the  USCCB website. 
 
Sunday Homily:

Homily  from Bishop Barron
 
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
Sign-up sheets are available, please see your Mass Captain or contact Dee Hidalgo at mdh4jc@outlook.com to sign up.
Prayer to Know My Vocation download
Six Ways to Discover My Vocation  download
Seven Ways Families can Foster Vocations flyer download

How to pray the rosary link





Faith Formation News


Homeschool Co-Op Ministry
If you homeschool your child(ren), please join us on Thursdays for Mass at 8:30 am and classes (Catechism, Science/Nature, and Art). Classes are from 9 Am until Noon.
On Friday, November 3rd, please join us for First Friday Mass at 8:30 AM. Have your children dress as their favorite saint for Mass! Join us for fellowship and "Can you guess the Saint?" after Mass in La Salette Hall.
For more information, contact Tiffany Gokey at 678-918-0566.

The 7 Gifts and 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit
We know that at some point Fr. Juan will ask us again in one of his homilies, "Come on, everybody.  Tell me what are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?"  And of course we'll be trying to remember what we learned when we were confirmed.  Well now we can be prepared!
Let's come together for a discussion on the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit placed in our souls and why (hint: to safeguard the Theological Virtues).  We'll also discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, which are to be visible in Christians as signs that the Holy Spirit dwells within us - "as a tree is known by its fruits".  Don't be caught again without an answer!
Join us on Saturday October 28, 9:00-11:30 in the St. Thomas Room. All are welcome!

Youth Night
Teens - Our next High School Youth Night is Sunday, November 12th. Join us as we begin our journey to the Source of Mercy! The night starts with Dinner at 6pm.
Parishioners- Feed the Teens!? We need food donations! For more information about helping with snacks, meals and supporting our parish youth, please contact the Youth Minister, Mike @ 770-382-4549 xt17 or  mpabst@stfac.org if you can help!   



An Advent Sabbath                                                      with Mary                                                                        the Maiden of Nazareth                                                  with Joseph her faithful Spouse
 
Saturday, December 16, 2017
10 AM - 4 PM

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Parish Life



St. Francis of Assisi-St. Vincent de Paul Chapter News
Through a wide array of programs and services, St. Vincent de Paul, SVdP, continues to be Hope in Action for children, families, and individuals throughout the world. Respecting the dignity of each person, SVDP brings hope and help to those in need so they may find stability and move toward self-sufficiency. The vision of SVdP is to change the face of charity by offering hope and help to those we serve through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul began in Paris in 1833 and emphasized the importance of giving kindness, respect, and compassion to people in need. 
Recently, St. Francis of Assisi began working toward becoming a SVdP conference. We want to take this mission of hope to our local community by providing family support, direct aid, advocacy and community referrals. It is our belief that as part of a community of faith we are purposed to be a source of good for others. We will be meeting monthly and are still in need of financial support and those willing to make home visits as part of the mission of the organization. Please contact, Liz Fox, at 770-382-1405 if you are interested in helping.

Parish Picnic Photo Contest Deadline Extension
Our deadline to turn in photos for the contest has been extended to this Friday, Oct 20. 

Travel Planning Before you are Called Home Presentation
Well my travel plans are made .... October 26,2017,  6-8 PM, I am attending a Family night here at St. Francis church. The guest speakers will be Darrell Waits and Kevin Marcy of Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services along with Sharon McCoy an elder care attorney and Josh Brock with Peachtree Planning. They will talk about making sure your travel plans are written down. They will tell us all about the Funerals and Cremation as well as Sharon and Josh will help with the money side, God knows the hearse will not have a U-Haul behind it. Come on get your travel plans in order.... Before you are called home.


Anyone Wishing to Become a New Member of St. Francis
If you would like to become a member of our Parish, please visit
stfac.org and click on the Forms tab to download our parish registration form. You can also speak with one of our ushers after Mass and they will provide you with a welcome packet.





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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