Greetings!

How often have you or I thought, or said out loud, "Sorry, Lord. I just don't have time. Maybe I will find time to spend with you tomorrow ... " ? We both know that excuse has been thrown out the window given our "new normal."

The suggestions we offer this month can help us all pray for Vocations, remember our Blessed Virgin Mother and provide ways to honor her as well as remembering our own mothers. In addition, there is a specific way to honor your mother (and other mothers in your life) at St. Francis of Assisi on Mother's Day.

Please also consider spending time watching the recommendations from FORMED that you will find as you scroll down through this message.

I hope you will join me during the month of May in these opportunities to nurture our spirituality.

God Bless,
Katie Christensen
Pastoral Associate
Worldwide Day of Prayer for Vocations
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is
May 3, 2020

Even when Mass is cancelled,
God is still calling.
When youth groups can't meet,
God is still calling.
When schools are closed,
God is still calling.
When college students are stuck at home,
God is still calling.
In the hardest, strangest times,
God is still calling.
During this pandemic,
God is still calling young people to
the priesthood and religious life.
How can you help them hear the call? 

Pledge to Pray for Vocations,
Watch the 40 second video below.
May is the Month
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8 Faces of Mary to Call on in Prayer
by Christine Valters Painter  

In the northern hemisphere, May brings the height of spring blooming. In the time before Christianity, May 1st was a feast day heralding the fertility of the earth, and the month of May was dedicated to different goddess figures such as Artemis (Greece) and Flora (Rome).

In medieval times, the month of May slowly became dedicated to different celebrations of Mary, whose “yes” to God is the witness to fruitfulness.

By the 18th century May became a time of daily devotions to Our Lady, and it became commonplace to crown statues of Mary with flowers to symbolize her blossoming forth into the world. Today, during the month of May, Catholics are invited to create a prayer corner with images of Mary that inspire them. 

Scripture reveals Mary as mother, wife, cousin, and friend. Over the centuries she has carried many names celebrating the different qualities she can bring to our lives. Read the full article about the 8 Faces of Mary to Call on in Prayer here .

Are you looking for a May project to enjoy for many years? Consider a Mary Garden - it does not have to be elaborate or large. No garden? A corner of your deck or patio, or a sunny window will do! Get tips on how to start a Mary Garden in 7 easy steps.
Mother's Day
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Sunday, May 10, 2020
Help us celebrate all mothers on Sunday, May 10th.

E-mail the name of your mother and other mothers you wish to honor to the Parish Office by Friday. May 8th. If you prefer, you can leave a message on our voicemail at 775-831-0490, spelling all names slowly and clearly please! The names will be handwritten on cards and placed before the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Livestream Mass on May 10.
FORMED.org Suggestions for the Month of May
The May 2020 Liturgical Calendar includes:

Friday, May 1 - Saint Joseph the Worker
Wednesday, May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima
Thursday, May 14 - Saint Matthias
Friday, May 22 - Saint Rita
Sunday, May 24 - Ascension of the Lord
Tuesday, May 26 - Saint Neri
Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost

To see recommendations from FORMED for videos, podcasts, ways to pray and study on (or around) these special days, click here and scroll down to the second page for clickable links to the suggested programs.
Monthly recommendations from FORMED are available on the FORMED page of our website (Media tab) each month. If not yet signed up for FORMED, get instructions here. It's free of charge, thanks to the St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation team.
St. Francis YouTube
Livestream from St. Francis
Sunday Mass
11:00 am (English)
Community prayer,
Music and Lyrics

1:00 pm (Spanish)

Morning Prayer with Father Chris
Monday through Saturday
9:00 am
We Give
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Giving During the Easter Season
We appreciate your continued financial support by sending your envelopes via mail (701 Mt. Rose Highway, Incline Village, NV 89451) or by using Online Giving (button below). Collections will be posted in our bulletin when the office reopens.
Please also remember the
Second Collection on May 10 for

Thank you for your generosity.
Stay Connected!
Important to Know:

  • Father Chris' homily is posted to our website (media tab) and MyParish app on Sunday evening at 5 pm.

  • If you know of anyone who needs help of any type in this time of isolation - if only a phone call - please e-mail stewardship@sftahoe.org.

  • Our office phones are being monitored but the best way to contact staff members is by e-mail. Please click button below for link to the web page with e-mail addresses.
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Incline Village, NV 89451
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