A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM FATHER DAVE
Thank you Fr. Swartz for serving our country in the US Marines
and thanks to all our parish veterans and active duty military.
If you missed our Veterans Video Tribute last week, check it out here!
STOP! READ THIS & PARTICIPATE TODAY!
Please help us with planning the Christmas liturgies by taking this online survey. To help you with your planning, you can expect the busiest Mass to be at 4p and we will likely be using all of our overflow spaces (Murphy Hall, Johnson Hall and the gym), though overflow spaces could be used for other Masses as well. Thank you in advance for your help!
Our Mass schedule is as follows:
- 4pm Christmas Eve: Praise & Worship Mass Ensemble; Mass will begin with the singing of the Proclamation of the Birth of Jesus Christ (no incense)
- 6 pm Christmas Eve: Praise & Worship Mass Ensemble
- 8 pm Christmas Eve: Duet of voices with piano, flute, and horn
- 10 pm Christmas Eve: A prelude with an eclectic collection of Christmas carols and songs on both piano and organ followed by Mass; Mass will begin with the singing of the Proclamation of the Birth of Jesus Christ
- 10 am Christmas Morning: Organ and an ensemble of voices singing traditional carols
As many of you already know, our school's annual Christmas Bazaar is looking a little different this year due to COVID19. But we're excited to share that we will have some of our most popular bazaar events online! Please join us to finish your Christmas shopping (or get started) by participating in the online auction and raffle drawings! Hurry auction and raffles end Friday, 11/20 at 3p. Donations accepted too!
Registration are filling quickly. Don't miss out!
THANKSGIVING UPDATES & CLOSURES
- Adoration: Closes Tuesday, 11/24 at 10p and reopens Monday, 11/30 at 5a
- Parish Office: Closed Wednesday, 11/25 - Sunday, 11/29
- Masses: Thursday, 11/26 Mass will be celebrated at 9a; no Mass Friday, 11/27
BATTERY FUNDRAISER SALE
The Knights of Columbus Council 11665 are selling batteries and other electronic devices as gift ideas for Christmas. There are several items that you can choose from on our website. Because of Covid-19 it is recommended that orders be done online https://www.kofc11665orders.com. If you don't have a computer, see any Knight of Columbus member of our Council, who will have a brochure and order form. If you order through a Knight, make your check payable to Knights of Columbus, Council 11665. If ordered by 12/11, the items should arrive in time for Christmas.
WOMEN OF ST. FRANCIS ORNAMENT SALE
The Women of St. Francis will be in the old Eucharistic Chapel following the Masses the weekends of November 15 and 22 selling Christmas ornaments with our parish and school logos on them. Ornaments are priced at $5 each. See all three designs on the WOSF Facebook page.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
WE'RE @ 49% OF OUR GOAL!
We are almost halfway there!!! We have reached 49% of our goal! We want to hear from you, even if you are keeping your pledge the same. Pledge forms have been mailed. If you did not receive one, call the parish office or better yet, submit your pledge using our online link.
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)