Worship



Flu Season and Communion: 
Due to the flu season being upon us we will stop giving the blood during communion, we will only give the body. This change will begin this Saturday, November 3rd and will  remain in effect until Easter Sunday 2019.

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)   

St. Francis Live Stream!
St. Francis now has live stream which we will use for special Masses and events. You can search 
for 'St Francis of Assisi Live Stream in YouTube or click on the link on our website. 

Homebound Ministers Needed
The Homebound Ministry at Saint Francis is compose of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EXO) who visit the sick and elderly in nursing homes/extended care facilities and homebound.
The Ministry is in need of additional volunteer in order to continue visitation on a regular basis. Members must presently be trained as an EXO Eucharistic Minister. If you are interested in finding out more about this important ministry, arrangements can be made for you to accompany ministers as they they make their visits. For more information or if you would like to be involved, please contact:
Betty Hamilton
Phone-(H) 770-974-6975
            (C) 404-317-8940
or
Laura Adams-St. Francis Administrative Assistant
Phone-770-382-4549 




ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
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Elijah Cup Prayers for Vocations
Our parish has a beautiful ministry dedicated in prayerful support of vocations - The Elijah Cup Ministry.  
The Elijah Cup is a consecrated chalice taken home for one week, rotated at each Mass.  There is also the monthly chalice given at every First Friday Devotion Mass.  Each carrying case comes with a chalice, instructions, a selection of prayers, Rosary, book, and spiritual journal to share the experiences felt while praying for those called to religious life.
A receiving family or individual displays the chalice in a prominent place at home and prays for an increase of men and women called to religious vocations:  priests, deacons, seminarians, sisters or nuns.  Knowing that you are praying for them will lift their called hearts ready to serve or to continue as our spiritual leaders bringing us closer to God. 
We always need families and individuals to pray for vocations.   What a blessing ...so let this chalice journey to your home and t hank you for the prayerful consideration!
Please look for the sign-up sheet in the narthex.  For more information, please contact:

Dee Hidalgo
Elijah Cup Ministry Coordinator
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
404-374-4920

El Cáliz de Elías
Nuestra parroquia tiene un hermoso ministerio dedicado en apoyo orante a las vocaciones religiosas - el Ministerio del Cáliz de Elías.    
Este es un cáliz consagrado llevado a casa durante una semana, girado en cada Misa. También está disponible un cáliz en la Misa de Devoción el primer viernes mensual.  Cada estuche viene con un cáliz, instrucciones, una selección de oraciones, un Rosario, y diario espiritual para compartir las experiencias de sentido mientras que ore por aquellos llamados a la vida religiosa.
Una familia de acogida o individuo muestra el cáliz en un lugar destacado en su hogar y reza por un incremento de hombres y mujeres llamados a vocaciones religiosas: sacerdotes, diáconos, seminaristas, hermanas o monjas.  Saber que están orando por ellos se elevará el corazón llamado listo para servir o seguir como nuestros líderes espirituales que nos acercan a Dios.  
Siempre necesitamos familias e individuos orandos por las vocaciones.  Es una bendición... así permite que el cáliz llegue a su casa y gracias por la consideración orante.
Por favor, busque la hoja de inscripción en el Nártex.  Para obtener más información, favor de comunicarse con:
 
Damarys Hidalgo
Coordinadora del Ministerio del Cáliz de Elías
Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís
404-374-4920

Vocation Flyers:
Prayer to Know My Vocation download
Six Ways to Discover My Vocation  download
Seven Ways Families can Foster Vocations flyer download


Faith Formation News
 



SAVE THE DATE IF YOU ARE IN HIGH SCHOOL  

This just in! We will be beginning a Catholic Youth Organization right here at St Francis! The first event is
November 4th from 5pm-7:30pm. 
See flyer in the Narthex for details!


Parish Life

2017-2018 Annual Report to the Parish
Download report

 
Have You Ever Met A Saint?
I feel like I have and you will have the opportunity to meet him also on Friday night, November 9 at 7 pm in La Salette Hall. John Drake was an executive with a Fortune 500 company in 2002 working on a project in Toledo City in the Philippines. John was called to help the children there and what he has accomplished is truly a miracle. John saw abandoned children with no hope, no future, and no place to go. "I would wake up in the night crying" he said. He decided to do what he could and his work has been featured on CNN, he has been the cover story of Faith magazine, he has been recognized by the President of the Philippines, and the Lingap Center has been a top rated non-profit every year since 2012. He will share both heartbreaks and successes and share his incredible story with us. You will not want to miss this opportunity to see God work thru one individual who answered his call and you will see that miracles happen and saints still walk the Earth. 
Download informational flyer

 
CCW Workshop
Attention ladies! Let's Keep Christ in Christmas. The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will have a Christmas workshop at their November meeting on Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm, on how to make Christmas Christ centered. More information to come. All Catholic women are CCW members!

Watch a FREE Livestream of Dave Ramsey's Smart Money Event
In November, we're excited to be hosting a free livestream of Dave Ramsey's Smart Money event here at St. Francis. Dave Ramsey has spent over 25 years teaching his program Financial Peace University, hosting the third largest talk radio show in the country, and helping people find hope and change their family trees. Dave and Chris Hogan will take the stage on November 15 in San Antonio, and we will stream the event live.
The best part? It's absolutely free for you to attend!
We'd love for you to join us and learn the steps you and your family can take to live like no one else. Sign up today by contacting Brian Gokey at b@rpen.net to watch this amazing event at our parish.


THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE :   
St Francis of Assisi Council of Catholic Women (NWCCW) will be hosting our annual Thanksgiving Bake sale after all masses on Nov 17 & 18th. Come purchase a delectable treat for your guests & reduce the stress of the holidays.   All women of St Francis are encouraged to bake an item & drop off in the Parish Hall before mass to support the sale or at the church prior to the sale.   Proceeds support activities at the church and in the community. We will be sharing information on our Human Trafficking Campaign and how everyone can help support efforts to stop these activities. In addition to buying a delicious baked good, please also consider bringing a baby item (diapers, wipes, layette items, etc.) as we will be collecting for Mothers in Need at all our events this year. We can't do this wonderful event without your support.  Questions? Reach out to Lynn Anderson at  lynn_anderson84@att.net or 404-931-5103.  

Women in Faith Advent Calendar Fundraiser
Women in Faith will be selling the Advent Calendars after our Masses on November 17th & 18th. The funds raised go to help pay for baby sitters for our weekly meetings. WIF meet every Thursday from 9:30-11:30 AM. All women are welcome to join us!
 
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 pick up a Welcome Packet at our Welcome and Connect Desk in the Narthex.


From the Archdiocese




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. 

St. Francis of Assisi - Cartersville