Notice of Parishioner's Death
Alma Louise Smith passed away on May 14, 2018 and her funeral Mass will be celebrated here at St. Francis on Friday May 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Daily Mass attendees are encouraged to attend the funeral Masses on that day as the 9:00 a.m. daily Mass will be cancelled.
Please join us in praying for Alma and her family during their time of sorrow.
Each One, Reach One
Who will you invite to REBOOT? Don't delay!
Get tickets for your family on line or at St. Francis.
“Sharing His Love, Encouraging Hope”
Last weekend we have raised $44,759.00 towards our BAA goal . Thank you to all those families that have made a gift or pledge. If you have not yet made your gift to this year’s appeal, please consider doing so in the days ahead. We need everyone to respond. Remember our parish goal is $109,813.10. Every dollar over our BAA goal will go towards our Divine Renovation Fund and will be matched by a few generous donors to help us take care of our growing maintenance needs. Together we can bring hope that can change lives and continue to support our parish mission to “Make Disciples and Disciple Makers”.
Volunteer hours are available. Please sign-up at:
Blest Week Ever Service Retreat
July 15-19th
Blest Week Ever is a five day urban service retreat that allows students to get involved with local service organizations and groups to help those in need in Licking County. Possible work sites include Churches, Schools, Summer Camp programs, Food pantries, and more. Students will serve the community during the day and will return to Saints Peter and Paul retreat center fellowship.
Graduating Seniors and Families, due to conflict the Senior send-off has been moved to Sunday, June 3rd at the 5 pm Mass. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating this milestone with you and your family!
Steubenville Conference: Revealed
July 20th-22nd in Steubenville, Ohio
We live in a world where there are voices shouting at us from all sides, trying to tell us who we are and who we aren’t, who we should be and who we shouldn’t be. If we pay too much attention to these voices, it won’t be long before we forget our true identity altogether.
But amidst all the noise is our loving Father, who wants to make Himself known to us and speak truth about who we are. God’s love is deeper and His plan for our lives is greater than anything the world has to offer – will we allow Him to reveal it to us?
This summer, over 50,000 Catholic teens across North America will participate in 25 Steubenville Youth Conferences, and we want you to be one of them! Come experience the love of God in a new and more profound way. He has so much in store for you.
Contact Ed Watson for more information--hurry, space is limited!
Vacation Bible School Enrollment is now OPEN!
This year’s Vacation Bible School theme is SHIPWRECKED – Rescued by Jesus! It’s a super fun week-long camp where faith-filled activities abound!
When: Sunday, June 24 – Thursday, June 28, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Who: Kids entering grades K – 5
Where: St. Francis de Sales Parish
Cost: $45 for Early Birds registering before June 10; $25 for each additional child.
Registration fee includes: 1 t-shirt per child and 1 music CD per family!
How: Register online at https://vbspro.events/p/stfrancisnewark.
Calling all kid-loving, fun-making volunteers…VBS volunteers are needed for a variety of roles like Small Group Leaders, Station Leaders, Decorations Team and more! Volunteers DO received a discount on participant registration. For more info or to sign up visit https://vbspro.events/p/stfrancisnewark or contact Angel Schneider at aschneider@stfrancisparish.net.
Wednesday, May 23rd, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
including Adoration Holy Hour, Reconciliation, Praise, and Worship and Prayer Ministry. Come worship our Lord, all are welcome.
Seeds of Faith - 9:30-10:30 am in Cafeteria
Grab a donut and your bible and learn about our faith through Scripture! If you have questions,contact Katherine Kraft gr8faithgirl@yahoo.com or Jacque Annarino jacque.annarino@gmail.com
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a pancake breakfast in Johnson Hall after the 8 am Mass. Pancakes, sausage, fruit and donuts are available at a reduced price. Donuts and coffee or juice are available for a donation. Come and enjoy fellowship with other parishioners.