Tuesday, October 19th - Revelation Bible Study - 1:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Family Center
Tuesday, October 19th - Confirmation 2 - 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Youth Room
Wednesday, October 20th - Alpha - 11:30 - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20th - Religious Education and Middle School Youth Group - 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20th - Catholic Refresher - 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 21st - Bible Study - Jesus, The Way, The Truth, and the Life - 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Family Center - Topic - The Truth About Jesus.
Thursday, October 21st - Adoration and Benediction from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Church - Confessions will be heard while the Blessed Sacrament is exposed.
Thursday, October 21st - High School Youth Group - 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Youth Room
Friday & Saturday, October 22nd & 23rd - 9th Annual Marian Conference - for more information, please click the link below.
Friday, October 22nd - Divine Mercy Chaplet - 3 p.m. in the Church
Saturday, October 23rd - Annual Italian Festival - Coastal Discovery Museum from 11 - 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 24th - Becoming Catholic - 10 - 11:30 a.m. - Topic - Virtues and Viles
Sunday, October 24th - Religious Education - Kindergarten and First Grade - 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, October 24th - CHRP Women's Meeting 4 - 5 p.m. - Family Center.
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." (CCC 1213)
We are happy to assist you in this important sacrament for your child. You may either stop by the office or you may go to our website to download the required forms (see below).
- Baptism Registration: This information is for us to create the baptism certificate and to record the baptism.
- Sponsor Certification Form: This form includes the requirements for the selection of a godparent or godparents (technically only one godparent is required). These are very important and must be adhered to. The Godparent Certification forms are to be filled out by the Catholic godparents and signed by the pastor or his representative where they are registered and should include the parish seal.
Once these documents are back to the office, we can secure a date for the baptism.
If this is your first child, you are required to complete a baptism preparation class. This preparation class is a DVD that can be borrowed from the church office, once the completed forms are received. By completing the baptism preparation at home, we feel parents can go at their own pace and reflect on any questions they may have for the celebrant.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Merideth Johnson, Parish Secretary.
America Needs Fatima Public Rosary Rally
We had 50 participants at our America Needs Fatima public rosary rally. It was a beautiful setting under the image of the Holy Family on their campus. St. Francis was well represented and participated in leading three of the five decades of the rosary. The K of C Council 10668 provided rosary rings and Our Lady of Fatima prayer cards. We plan to join forces again next year. A thank you to Cheri Dillinger from Holy Family for welcoming us and co-leading the event with me.
WOSF WELCOME COFFEE
New and potential members are welcome to come and find out what the Women of St. Francis is all about. Just curious about the Women of St. Francis? There is no obligation to join if you are just inquiring to see if we are a good fit for you, especially if you're new to the area and the parish. We are a great way to make new friends and this coffee is a chance to hang out in a relaxed atmosphere and get comfortable with a smaller group before attending a monthly meeting. We'd love to have you join us!
WOSF Rosary Makers
Will meet on Thursday, October 21st from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Back Sacristy of the Church.
Thursday, October 21st - K of C Monthly Meeting 7 - 8 p.m. - Zoom Only
On the third Tuesday of October every year, students give up their voice for Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity.
Representing the 3,000 voices taken by abortion every day, these students chose to take a vow of silence. The movement suggests wearing a red armband representing your participation in the day. Others may wear red duct tape across their mouths. No matter how participants demonstrate their participation the day, a vow of silence represents those who’ve been silenced forever through abortion.
HOW TO OBSERVE #ProLifeDayOfSilentSolidarity
Those who participate are encouraged to plan ahead for their day of silence by preparing cards explaining their silence. Use #ProLifeDayOfSilentSolidarity to post on social media.
