This message includes the following:
- The Week at a Glance
- Scam Alert
- What is the Paschal Candle?
- Arts and Crafts Festival
- The Case for Jesus Bible Study
- Women's Guild April Meeting
- Planning Last Things Workshop
- Celebrating Spring Seeking Volunteers
- Young Adult Group
- Mexican Breakfast
- Formed
Calendar
*During the month of April, Communion Services will be held in place of weekday Mass.*
Saturday, April 17:
- 4:30 Vigil Mass
Sunday, April 18:
- 8:30 Mass
- 9:45 Catechism
- 11:00 Mass
- 1:00 Spanish Mass
- 5:00 Youth Group
Monday, April 19:
- 9:00 Communion Svc/Adoration
- 10:00 Case for Jesus Bible Study Marian Hall
- 11:15 Online Rosary
- 11:30 Bible in a Year
- 6:30 Case for Jesus Bible Study Online
Tuesday, April 20:
- 10:00 Women's Guild Hamilton Garden
- 11:15 Online Rosary
- 1:00 Consecration to St. Joseph
- 7:30 On-Line Prayer via https://sfprayerministry.online.church
Wednesday, April 21:
- 10:00 Prayer Ministry
- 11:15 Online Rosary
- 12:00 -2:00 Communion Svc/Adoration
- 1:30 Catechism in a Year
- 6:00 pm Communion svc and Adoration
- 7:00 Consecration to St. Joseph -online
Thursday, April 22:
- 9:00 Communion Svc
- 10:00 SVDP
- 11:15 Online Rosary
- 1:00 Care for Creation
Friday, April 23:
- 9:00-11:00 Communion Svc and Adoration
- 11:15 Online Rosary
- 4:00 Grace Force
Scam Alert
You may receive or have received an email or text asking for money/gift cards etc. that seems to come from our Pastor Father Mario. This is a scam. Donations of any kind will never be requested through text or email from Father. If you ever have doubt about and donations you may wish to make please contact the Parish Office!
What is the Paschal Candle?
Arts and Crafts Festival
Attached below is the Artist Application for the Show! If you or someone you know is interested in participating please fill out this form and email it to MaryjaneWysocki@gmail.com
If you have any Questions Call Maryjane at 321-960-6351
The Case for Jesus Bible Study
Please let us know your interest below!
I will attend in person
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I will attend online
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I am unsure when I will attend but please add me to the email list
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Easter Bible Study begins April 19
Our newest parish Bible Study is The Case for Jesus available on Formed.org. In this study by Dr. Brant Pitre, we will go back to the sources - the biblical and historical evidence for Christ - in order to answer key questions about the Four Gospels, the "Lost Gospels", the divinity of Jesus, his resurrection and more. We will also see how the divine claims of Jesus of Nazareth can only be understood by putting them in their ancient Jewish context. The study groups begin meeting on Monday, April 19 at 10:00 in Marian Hall and at 6:30 online. To sign up or for more information, contact Colleen Orchanian.
Women's Guild April Meeting
The Women’s Guild April meeting will be a field trip to the Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee. We will meet in the upper parking lot of the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds near the Garden entrance at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 20. This 20+ acre woodland garden paradise is the largest collection of rhododendrons in the southeast and features a walking trail near the lake. All women of the parish are invited. For more information and to see Covid-19 virus precautions, please visit the website at https://hamiltongardens.org/
Planning Last Things Workshop
April 24 from 1:30-3:30
Death of a loved one is a painful and stressful time for survivors. This workshop helps you get things in order so that survivors know your wishes and can manage the practical details of life after your death. You will learn:
- Church teachings about last rites, the funeral mass, and burial.
- Procedures followed in our parish to help survivors plan the funeral mass and burial.
- Legal documents necessary and helpful at the end of life.
- Estate documents helpful to ensure your wishes are carried out.
- Practical planning for your personal, business, and financial accounts.
You will leave the workshop with a binder to fill in with instructions for your survivors to use at the time of your death. It will be a most valuable gift to them as they navigate the emotional and practical challenges they will face. Contact Colleen Orchanian to register.
Please let us know your interest below!
I will attend in person
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I will attend online
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I can't attend now but keep me on a list for future classes
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Celebrating Spring Seeking Volunteers
The weekend of April 18th, the parish Green Team (Soon to be called "Care for Creation Team") will have a table in the church vestibule with all kinds of goodies. Free plants. Free seeds. Free sign-up. Yes! Volunteers are needed to help weed and water the new perennial/native plants garden being planted this week. Where, you ask?
The area between the church and St. Clare Memorial Garden will be developed over the next few years. Phase 1 is placing a St. Francis of Assisi statue in the center of a 10'x13' perennial garden. Under the direction of Master Gardener Pat Smith, with muscle from Lew Gebhardt and the Knights, maintenance by the Green Team and friends, the parish will create (or recreate) what God intended for our area.
Do you want to be part of it? Here are some options.
Tilling, mulching, planting
Saturday, April 17, 2021 (9a - 12p)
Helper
Watering & Weeding Crew
Maintaining new garden spot this spring and summer
Weeder
Waterer
Young Adults Group "The Search"
Next Meeting: Saturday, April 24 at 10:00T
The Young Adult Group has been meeting twice a month to watch and discuss The Search by Chris Stefanik. The Search is an innovative video series that tackles the key questions of every human heart. In seven beautifully filmed episodes, Chris Stefanick and experts from multiple fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion examine our place in the larger story of existence. Whether you're a practiced inquirer or a jaded skeptic, The Search will speak to you and you will find a lot to think about. For more information contact JessicaSmithAshcraft@gmail.com.
Mexican Breakfast
Tickets are on sale outside the Church after all Masses, or stop by the office Monday-Thursday. Don't miss this opportunity for a delicious breakfast that benefits our Hispanic Ministry right here at St. Francis. The breakfast will be served as a drive-thru, take home meal.
Formed Online
Has the end of Lent left you asking what's next for your spiritual journey? In addition to frequenting the sacraments and a number of groups you can join at our Parish, we also have access to Formed. Formed is a free program that offers bible studies, movies and various formation programs that can be used in your home. This program can be accessed online and through apps on IOS, Android, and ROKU. We hope that these programs can provide you and your families continued participation in our faith community.
Sign up is simple and instructions are provided on our Parish Website at the following link: https://stfrancisblairsville.com/formed . If you have any difficulties or questions please contact communications@stfrancisblairsville.com
Any questions about flocknote? Need help updating your information or being added/removed from groups? Please email communications@stfrancisblairsville.com for assistance!