This message includes the following:
- Holiness 101 with Fr. Wise
- Homeschool Resources and Support
- Time to Enroll Your Children in Religious Education Classes!
- Prayer Vigil for God and Country
- Stewardship Station
- Mass for those hurt by Abortion
- Discipleship Group/Parish Leaders
- Rosary Making Class
- Prayer Ministry
- Fall Festival
- Veiling
- Donations for Women's Guild
- Help Needed
- Koffee Klatch
Calendar
Saturday, July 31: Food Pantry Weekend
- 4:30 Vigil Mass
Sunday, August 1:
- 8:30 Mass
- 11:00 Mass
- 1:00 Spanish Mass
- 5:00 Youth Group
Monday, August 2:
- 9:00 Mass
- 10:15 Online Rosary
Tuesday, August 3:
- 9:00 Trailer Tuesday
- 10:00 DJM
- 10:15 Online Rosary
- 12:00 Mass for Those Hurt by Abortion
- 1:00 DJM
Wednesday, August 4:
- 10:15 Online Rosary
- 11:50 Litany of St. Joseph
- 12:00 -2:00 Mass/ Adoration
- 12:40 Prayer Ministry
- 1:00 RCIA
- 1:30 Catechism in a Year (Room 5)
- 6:00 pm Mass (Spanish)
Thursday, August 5:
- 9:00 Mass
- 9:45 Discipleship Group
- 10:15 Online Rosary
- 1:00 Care of Creation
- 2:00 Koffee Klatch
- 5:30 Young Adult
- 7:00 Lost Sheep
Friday, August 6:
- 9:00-11:00 Mass and Adoration
- 10:15 Online Rosary
- 4:00 Grace Force (Marian Hall)
Holiness 101--Are We There Yet?
Once when Dorothy Day was told that she would be a saint when she died, she said, "Before you ask for my intercession in heaven, get me out of Purgatory!"
When did we get to the point where going immediately to Heaven was no longer an option? Shouldn't the goal be to bypass Purgatory? If this can all be accomplished before leaving earth, what do we need to know to get to Heaven? This is an invitation to learn "How to be Holy".
Please join us for a life-changing experience with Fr. Richard Wise exploring the paths that lead to holiness. It will be time well spent in learning about holiness and then putting into practice what you've learned in your own life every day. It's worth eternity spent with God in Heaven to attend. Your soul depends on it!!!
This 4-week class will begin Tuesday, August 24th, and meet every Tuesday through September 14th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. There is recommended reading material available for purchase and all in attendance will need a Bible and a Catechism of the Catholic Church. Please contact Linda McKnight at adultformation @stfrancisblairsville.com or sign up in the narthex of the church starting the weekend of July 24th/25th. If you have marked your interest you will be added to a group where additional information will be provided. No need to respond again!
Let us know if you plan to attend!
Yes I will be there!
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I am interested but unsure if I can make it.
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Homeschool Resources and Support
*Volunteers Needed*
The parish would like to begin a home-school assistance program for families who are currently or would like to begin homeschooling their children. Experienced homeschool parents, retired teachers, teacher-aides, mentors, crafters, and anyone interested in helping to support this mission/program get off to a great start are invited to contact Linda McKnight: adultformation@stfrancisblairsville.com
Time to Enroll your Children in Religious Education Classes!
The Religious education of our youth is extremely important to our Parish and classes begin in August! You can find the forms you need for enrollment to the left on this flocknote, online on our website, (https://)stfrancisblairsville.com/religious-education), or pick up a packet at the church! You can start turning in forms at any time to the office or leave them in the collection basket. A parent meeting will be held on August 15 from 9:45-10:45. We hope to see you and your children!
We are also still in need of teachers! If you are interested in becoming a teacher or just want to learn more please contact communications@stfrancisblairsville.com who will put you in contact with Caroline Lucas
Prayer Vigil for God and Country was a Success!
A lively group of parishioners attended the "Pray for God and Country" event on Tuesday, July 27th. While rain and storms were all around us, the skies were blue and sunny above St. Francis. Praise God! We prayed, we sang, and we asked for protection and unity for our country from Our Almighty Father. It was a very blessed evening. Thanks to all who, on short notice, choose to serve God and participate.
Stewardship Station
Mass for People Hurt by Abortion this Tuesday August 3, 2021
Hurt by Abortion?
Are you a Mother, Father, Grandparent, Sibling, Relative or Friend who still feels the effects of an abortion?
Come and join us for a Mass of repentance, healing love and peace:
Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 12 p.m.Mass for People Hurt by Abortion: Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents, Siblings, relatives and friends…All are welcome!
Are you a Mother, Father, Grandparent, Sibling, Relative or Friend who still feels the effects of an abortion?
Come and join us for a Mass of repentance, healing love and peace:
Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 12 p.m.Mass for People Hurt by Abortion: Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents, Siblings, relatives and friends…All are welcome!
Father Wise will be available for Confession after Mass.
Discipleship Group/Parish Leaders
Thursday, August 5 at 10:00 (until 11:30) in room 6
The purpose of this group is to help small group leaders grow in their faith and as leaders. The topic for August is "The Bible - Food for the Soul." We will explore how we can better understand Scripture and incorporate it into our small group meetings
Rosary Making Class August 9th
Monday, August 9 at 10:00 in Room 6
For many years we have given a handmade rosary or rosary bracelet to parish visitors. It is a beautiful way to welcome people and encourage the powerful prayer of the rosary. We need a few more people to help make these rosaries - and we'll teach you how! A rosary making class will be held on Monday, August 9 at 10:00 in Room 6. Contact Colleen Orchanian for more information.
Prayer Ministry
Prayer Ministry at St. Francis of Assisi may be a new concept to most of us. But think of it as God working with you to transform your life into that described in the gospel of John 10:10b: “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." Yet we contend with the world, the flesh, and the devil. (Ephesians 2:2-3). As Catholics we each desire to be closer to God, have more faith and remove anything keeping us from God. Trained parishioners will be available to meet and pray with individuals in a personal, loving, and strictly confidential setting following noon Mass on the first Wednesday of each month.
Fall Festival News : Volunteers Needed!
Come one, come all! Help us with the Festival this Fall! That’s right! We are planning to hold our annual Fall Festival on the last weekend of September. All who would like to help organize and be part of the organizing committee, please contactTim Massey at 706-994-1247 or 706-896-7631 or by email atlivesound1944@hotmail.com
Trailer Tuesday:
If you are available, we could use your help on Tuesdays from 9 - 12.00 to help unload, sort, price, pack and store our donated treasures. Again this year, we will NOT be accepting any exercise equipment or furniture except high-value furniture for Silent Auction.
If you wish to serve at the festival, please sign up in the volunteer binder, located in the narthex, or call the office for details
Veiling
Due to the success, in one weekend, of having veils available for purchase, we only have a couple left. More have been ordered in a variety of colors, so please be patient. We greatly appreciate your support of this project!
Join via livestream for a four-part Pentecost Mission that will celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and help participants welcome Him more deeply into their lives! Each session will include dynamic preaching and teaching, followed by a time of worship and prayer for greater activation of the workings of the Holy Spirit.We look forward to journeying with you closer to the heart of Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit! You can Register through:
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Donations for Women's Guild
The Women's Guild is looking for umbrella donations for a special project they are working on. If you have any spare umbrellas you can part with, there is a collection box in the church kitchen.
Help Needed for Screens at Mass
Would you be able to donate your time to help progress the slides on the television screens during Mass? We are in need of additional volunteers to do this at all Masses! IF you are interested please leave a note or contact: communications@stfrancisblairsville.com
Koffee Klatch Resumes August 5, 2021
On Thursdays from 2:00 -4:00 Meet and socialize with fellow parishioners in a relaxed, informal setting. Meet new people, have great conversations, snack a bit, “shoot the breeze,” and maybe even play some games for those interested.
For more information contact Maryjane Wysocki
at 321.960.6351 or maryjanewysocki@gmail.com
For more information contact Maryjane Wysocki
at 321.960.6351 or maryjanewysocki@gmail.com
We are not human beings living a spiritual life. We are spiritual beings living a human life.
Did you know we have a Parish Facebook Page? You can follow us at https://www.facebook.com/sfablairsville as another way to stay up to date and engaged with the parish!
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