A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM FATHER DAVE
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JOIN US IN PROTECTING THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US
When considering faithful citizenship, “the U.S. bishops have reaffirmed that ‘the threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself, because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the number of lives destroyed.’” Read more.
HAVE WE HEARD FROM YOU YET?
Yikes! As of 10/25, we are at 29% of our goal for 2021 and we need all of our parishioners to participate in order to reach our goal.
If you have not yet turned in your pledge, we'd love to hear from you! Complete the form online or print, complete and drop your pledge form by the parish office or into the collection basket on Sunday. We would like everyone to make a pledge even if you are not changing the amount you pledged last year.
Contact Maggie Wright, OFS, Director of Accounting and Development with questions at 740.345.8708, ext. 204.
CALLING ALL TEENS
ONLY ONE TEAM REGISTRATION LEFT!
Due to COVID19 restrictions please pray with the men and their families
by joining the live stream Mass of Ordination at columbuscatholic.live
or listen on St. Gabriel AM 820.
HEARTBEATS VIRTUAL BANQUET
St. Francis de Sales will host a Watch Party for the Heartbeats Virtual Banquet on Thursday, November 5 in Johnson Hall. The banquet is Heartbeats main source of support. If Respect for Life is important to you, please plan to attend. The livestream begins promptly at 7p. Please arrive early if attending the Watch Party; dessert will be provided. Concerned about social distancing? You can attend from home. Please register today!
BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH
All are invited to join the Ethnic Ministries Office in celebrating Black Catholic History Month during November. Consider join us for one of these upcoming virtual events:
- Sunday, 11/1, 4 - 6p: African American Men & Women on the Road to Sainthood
- Sunday, 11/15, 3 - 6p: Virtual Day of Reflection in preparation of the next National Black Catholic Congress, which will be July 2022.
Both events are free. Donations for the cause of canonization will be accepted. If you would like resources and information to celebrate Black Catholic History Month please visit the Ethnic Ministries website or email Director Pam Harris.
CHRISTMAS POLL COMING SOON
Please keep an eye out in the coming weeks for a poll on which Christmas Mass you and your family plan to attend. We will have several options: Christmas Eve at 4p, 6p, 8p and 10p and Christmas morning at 10a. Participating in the poll will allow us to take the best possible care of you and all our visitors at this most special time of year! Please begin making your plans now.
FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL PILGRIMAGE
Fr. Dave will be leading a pilgrimage next June 16-26, 2021, thru Greece, Ephesus, and Patmos. He loves doing pilgrimages and everyone who does them have the time of their lives! They are faith-filled, full with culture and history, tons of fun, great food (and beverages), and new friends. Click the link below for itinerary, costs, and to register! We had to delay this trip this past June, due to COVID-19. This new date, a year away, gives us something to look forward to....You can register early and still cancel, if need be, closer to departure. Contact pilgrimage coordinator Gary Dwyer by email or call 614.633.8419. We also have a “come & see” Zoom call on Tuesday, 11/10, 6 - 7:30p, to present the trip and to answer any questions.
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM UPDATE
Since Fall of 2017, Lisa Carr has been a mighty behind-the-scenes collaborator with parish staff as Communications Director. She took this on as missionary staff member in addition to working full time as a nurse. Much of our growth over the last 3 years can be attributed to Lisa's commitment to ensuring that our parishioners have had all the info they need to participate in parish life. Lisa is now being called to another role within our parish - more on that to come - and we can't thank her enough for her service to the Communications Team! Lisa, we know God has great things in store for you and for us in your new role! For any parish communications requests (Flocknotes, bulletin, Mass slides, pulpit announcements, social media, etc.), please email our team at communications@stfrancisparish.net.
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PASSING THE VIRTUAL OFFERTORY BASKET
We really need everyone to make an ongoing pledge to support our mission. Electronic giving is currently the most consistent way to give, safest and most reliable. Will you consider how you can help us during this time?
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) - MOST RECOMMENDED - For reoccurring gifts, you can set up automatic debit to one’s bank account or charges to one’s credit card. Please fill out this Offertory Commitment Form to set up recurring payments.
- One-Time Online Donation If you normally donate by envelopes or the basket, we have set up a link to donate online with a one-time donation by credit card. Click here to complete the form. You may use this link as often as you like.
- Text-to-Give Another option is through our new TEXT-to-GIVE number. Donate simply by texting SFDS to 740.240.6093. You can also use this in place of your normal offertory basket giving.
- US Mail If you would like to continue using your envelopes, please mail your contribution into the parish office at 40 Granville Street, Newark, OH 43055. Checks are preferred as cash is not a safe or secure way to fulfill your offertory through the mail.
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:30a - 4p
Sunday 9:30a - 12:30p
740-345-9874
Reconciliation
Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:15p
Saturdays 3:45 - 4:15p
Mass Times
Tuesday @ 12p
Wednesday @ 6:30p
Thursday
Friday @ 9a
Saturday Vigil @ 4:45p
Sunday @ 8:30a and
Sunday @ 11a (streamed online)