Phone: (303) 772Phone: (303) 772--6322 Fax: (303) 7726322 Fax: (303) 772--9415 9415

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Web: www.sfassisi.orgWeb: www.sfassisi.org

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Mission of the Church “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Mt 28:19-20

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Welcome to Our Guests Thank you for visiting with us today. If you would like to join our parish please fill out a registration form found in the pamphlet rack. Welcoming packs are also available in the parish office during the week.

Office Hours Open Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Mass Schedule Saturdays: 4:30 pm Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 5:00 pm

Weekdays: Tues.-Fri.: 8:00 am First Fridays: 8:00 am First Saturdays: 8:30 am

Holy Days of Obligation: To be determined. Communion Service: Mon. 8:00 am

Sacraments Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and

Confirmation: Preparation classes are required. Baptism: Call the office to register for a class. Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-4:15 pm or by appointment. Matrimony: Call Fr. Frank eight months in advance. Communion to Homebound: Call Helen. Anointing of the Sick, Funerals: Call Fr. Frank.

Other... Stephen Ministry: Caring lay ministers who offer supportive

listening. Call Judy Cabrera. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children: Call Sandy

for adults, and Helen for children. Adoration, Thursdays 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, and Cenacle on

Thursdays 7:30-8:15 pm, two rosaries before the Blessed Sacrament, are cancelled temporarily due to the construction.

Cenacle: On First Saturdays, the Marian Movement of Priests program beginning at 8 am.

Meals of Mercy: Call Michele at 303-564-0696 or email mealsofmercy@sfassisi.org to provide or receive meals.

Bulletin: E-mail articles to bulletin@sfassisi.org by Thurs. March 14th at noon for the March 24th bulletin.

Pulpit announcements: E-mail articles by Thursday at noon to fidel@sfassisi.org.

Staff Phone: 303-772-6322 Ext. Pastor: Rev. Frank Maroney…….father@sfassisi.org.... 228 E-mail: firstname@sfassisi.org — Secretary: Marilyn Fleming…………………………... 221 Office Manager: Louise Kubier………………………. 222 Director of Music and Liturgy: Fidel Cuellar-Torres 224 Adult and Youth Minister: Sandy Gross……..………. 225 Director of RE for Children: Helen Herman……………. 226 Facilities Manager: Carl Ribbing…………………….... 230 Spiritual Direction: Rita Levine……………………... 231 Maintenance: Alan Haselhorst………………………... 232 Family Ministry Coordinator: Judy Cabrera………... 241

Pastoral Council Kelsey Bosworth, Ray Falce, Jeanne Kuhn, Richard Mandile,

Sheryl Roberts, Lola Swedbergh, Reg Valencia

Prayer Corner Please pray for: Our Church Leaders; the homeless;

The sick: Bill Barrett, Lisa Cavazos, Frank Costello, Mary Jane Crouthamel, Jeanette Denfeld, Tina Emanuel, Vivian Evers, Eric Forsberg, Kathy Gaertig, Paul Grimmer, Kim Gross, Sandy Gross, Fred Imbriani, Jonathan Jansen, Pam Knollenberg, George Kolinski, Griffin Lambert, Nick Mazour, Elizabeth McIntosh-Schwartz, Dakota Miller, Nicole Morrow, Danny Mourino, Carol O’Sullivan, Don Perschbacher, Alberta Poland, Zachary Quick, Helen Rayl, Brittany Rehage, Marcia Rehage, Kevin Ryan, Andreas Sgourdou, Patricia Shore, Tommy Simmons Jr., Saunier Stagger, Annette Steere, Jan Struck, William Toth, and all those in the Book of the Sick;

And those in harm’s way: Matthew DeBarris, Andrew Mazzarelli, Joe Roberts, Seth Roberts,

Nicholas Shallcross, Aaron Snyder, Chase E. Stoner, and all babies in the womb.

Upcoming Events 40 Days for Life...Mar. 6-April 14, see p.7

Psalm Lenten Study...Mar. 12 or Mar. 14, see p.5 Tour of Church...March 9 & 10 after Masses

Empty Bowls Fundraiser...Mar. 16, Longmont High, see p.3 Next MUMS...Mar. 21, St. John’s

Divorce Seminar begins...Mar. 21, see p.6 Baptismal Class...Mar. 23, 9 am-noon

Lenten Morning Retreat...Mar. 23, see p.4 Worldwide Marriage Encounter...April 26-28

Catholic Women’s Conference...April 27 Our Lady of the Valley Women’s Day of Faith...May 4, Windsor

Welcome Weekends…Women’s June 8/9; Men’s June 22/23

Baptismal Class Saturday, March 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m.- Noon. Both parents and Godparents must attend. Please remember the Godparents must be practicing Catholics. To sign up please email: AnnemarieBoyerRealtor@gmail.com with your name, phone number, child's name and

birth date to get started. Questions, please call Anne-marie 858.755.2111. For non-parishioners there is a $25 fee per couple.

Tiger Gala 2019 You are welcome to join Holy Family for a Night on the Red Carpet for their 28th Annual Tiger Gala fundraiser on April 13. Purchase your tickets and sponsorships now at www.tigergala.org.

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Priest Mass Intentions

Sat. 03-09 4:30 pm The Family of Fidel Cuellar-Torres By Sharon Fisher

Sun. 03-10 8:00 am †Ralph M. & †Martha Stumpff By Steve & Margie Reynolds

10:00 am The Herman Family By the Herman Family

5:00 pm The People of St. Francis of Assisi Tues. 03-12 8:00 am †Helen Lester

By the Lester Family Wed. 03-13 8:00 am †The Deceased Members of the

Helen Krawiec Family By Gene & Evelyn Leistiko

†Bill Gilbert By Stephen Reynolds

†Don Davis By Maria Dolores Power

Thurs. 03-14 8:00 am †Mildred Gaslevic By Anne Springfield

Fri. 03-15 8:00 am The Souls in Purgatory By Maria Dolores Power

Sat. 03-16 4:30 pm †Eileen Gallagher By Brent & Jeanne Kuhn

Sun. 03-17 8:00 am Ezekiel Machado By the St. Teresa of Avila

ENDOW Group 10:00 am †Elizabeth Quintela

By Rudy & Yolanda Nunez 5:00 pm The People of St. Francis of Assisi

Scripture Readings For the Week of March 10, 2019

Sun. Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

Mon. Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tues. Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wed. Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thurs. Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Fri. Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5: 20-26 Sat. Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sun. Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14;

Phil 3:17 -- 4:1 [3:20 -- 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36

Pastor’s Corner

Since we are doing a walk-through of the new church this weekend, I thought I would bring you up to date with the construction schedule. Before construction started, our projected completion date was March 19. As anyone who has worked on complex building projects these days knows, that date is always tenuous and depends on everything and everyone falling into harmony. We had problems early on with the steel fabrication, especially where it attached to the existing building (as one of the steel subcontractors said, it had been built too well!). We had problems with the delivery date of the new pews (had to be ordered 9-12 months in advance). The pew installation is one of the last things to be done. Once we missed that window, the next available delivery was the end of May. Recently, the Gas Company said our current gas line can’t carry the load for the expansion, and we may have to drill a new gas line into the building. The pews should be installed by June 7, and then the new carpet will be laid. The final stage is the inspection by the city to allow occupancy. So we don’t have a firm date for the dedication of the new church yet. Please plan on the walk-through after all masses this weekend (9th and 10th) and keep your prayers coming!! Thank you Lord!

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 94 will be awarding three $500.00 scholarships to students attending a Catholic school in grades 1-8 during the 2019/20 school year. Applications for this scholarship / essay contest are available at the parish office. Completed applications, essays and supporting documents must be

mailed to the Knights of Columbus Assembly 94 by April 15, 2019. Winners will be announced by the end of May 2019.

Please join us for the 2019 Denver Marian Conference “Behold Your Mother”: Mother’s Day weekend Friday and Saturday, May 10 & 11, Crown Plaza Convention Center, 15500 East 40th Avenue. Speakers: Fathers Donald Calloway, MIC; Wade L.J. Menezes, CPM; Chad Ripperger; Fr. Joseph Tran, and MC, Fr. Frank Garcia. This Marian Conference has been approved by the Archdiocese of Denver and seating is limited so please register soon! Visit our website for more information and to register: www.DenverMarianConference.com or phone:303-422-8621.

Saturday, March 16 Longmont High School

Questions? Contact Elaine at elaine@ourcenter.org or 303-772-5529.

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Things You Can Do for Lent

Cenacle for Life: on First Saturday, April 6th, the Marian Movement of Priests program beginning at 8 am with the Rosary, Mass at 8:30 am, and reflection at 9:00 am.

Stations of the Cross: Fridays of Lent (March 8,15,22,29 and April 5 (along with First Friday Encounter) and April 12 at 6:30 pm. The Youth preside on March 15th.

Lenten Penance Service: TBD Rice Bowls: Give up meals and donate the cost of those meals

to CRS. Due on Palm Sunday, April 14th. Lenten Reflections: A Lenten booklet for daily prayers and

reflections. Lenten Scripture Study: Psalms: The School of Prayer either Tuesdays noon – 1:45 or Thursdays, at 6:15 – 8:00 PM. Started on March 5th and 7th. Runs 11 sessions. 40 Days for Life: Sign-up to stand vigil and pray at the

Boulder Abortion Clinic. Go to 40daysforlife.org. Parish Lenten Retreat: March 26-28. More to come on this.

Other offerings...See bulletin.

Lenten Regulations for Observing the Penitential Season

The penitential season of Lent began on Ash Wednes-day (March 6th) and continues until the evening of Holy Thursday (April 18th). Easter is April 21st this year.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding from age 14 onwards.

If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection. (USCCB website).

By the threefold discipline of fasting, alms-giving and prayer the Church keeps Lent from Ash Wednesday until the evening of Holy Thursday. All of the faithful and the catechumens should undertake the serious practice of these three traditions. Failure to observe penitential days totally or a substantial number of such days must be considered serious sin.

The U.S. bishops issued a statement on penitential observance: “On Weekdays of Lent, we strongly recommend participation in daily Mass and self-imposed observances of fasting. In light of grave human needs which weigh on the Christian conscience in all seasons, we urge particularly during Lent, generosity to local, national and world programs of sharing of all things needed to translate our duty to practice penance into a means of implementing the right of the poor to their part of our abundance.” (Denver Catholic 2014)

Lenten Morning Retreat: The God of Second Chances

Saturday, March 23rd

This Lent the readings immerse us in the great biblical stories of forgiveness.

Join Kathy McGovern, author of the popular weekly scripture column The Story and You, as she leads us in a morning reflection on the Prodigal Son and the Woman Caught in Adultery. What great gospels we’ll hear this Lent!

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 715 Cabrini Dr., Lafayette, CO 80026

9-11 a.m., free will offering. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered to retreatants beginning at 8 a.m. in the church.

To register call or email Rita Albright, 303-665-3800, rita.albright@gmail.com.

MUMS: Our next meeting will be Thursday March 21st, we hope to see you there! Contact Nina at stjohnsmums@gmail.com for more information.

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Religious Ed. Helen Herman 303-772-6322 x 226 E-mail: Helen@sfassisi.org

RE CLASS SESSIONS Tuesday 4:30-5:45 pm – Grades 1-4 Tuesday – 6:15-7:30 pm – Grades 1-5 Wednesday – 4:30-5:45 pm – Grades 1-5 Please turn in your registration form by Friday 11 am in order to be placed in a class for the upcoming week. We will verify your registration before you come to class. Thank you!

FIRST RECONCILIATION – Congratulations to the 44 children who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this Saturday. We hope they will continue to receive this Sacrament, and the graces that it brings many, many times in the future.

CONFIRMATION FOR 3RD & 4TH GRADES: Archbishop Aquila has instituted “Restored Order for Sacraments” – that is Confirmation at an earlier age, to complete the Sacraments of Initiation. Our 3rd & 4th graders will now receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year if they have completed 1 year of Basics RE. Please register your children for RE Classes soon. It is very important for them to begin learning about their faith before their Sacramental year; and to continue their formation well beyond First Eucharist or Confirmation!! Green Registration Forms are available in the Narthex; or you may go to our web-site to register and pay on-line. Please help us by registering early.

STEWARDSHIP: GOD BLESSES YOUR STEWARDSHIP GIFTS! Continued on p. 6.

We have an immediate need for an Aide at the Tuesday 4:30-5:45 pm session for 2nd grade. Please pray and consider how God is calling you to serve Him. Come and be a part of this awesome ministry! You’ll love those 2nd graders, they’re so precious!!

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS & AIDES – I’m tugging at your heart. Our Substitutes are so IMPORTANT; and always needed for all sessions, sometimes with short notice. Responsible teens may be an Aide as long as you are involved in some sort of Youth Program.

KIDS – We’re missing you – don’t be shy, come and learn about your faith, and make good friends! It’s more than just receiving the sacraments, it’s about meeting Jesus.

Adult Ed. Sandy Gross

Lenten Scripture Study: PSALMS

At the heart of the Bible are the Psalms, prayers from God that help us learn to pray. The Holy Spirit inspired them. Israel sang them. Christ himself prayed them, as did our Blessed Mother. These sacred hymns become our heartfelt response to God’s loving and wondrous deeds for us. Their words captivate the imagination and draw us into a deeply personal encounter with God.

Join Jeff Cavins, Sarah Christmyer, and Dr. Tim Gray as they show you how to establish a deeply personal dialogue with God through the Psalms.

Join us for Psalms: The School of Prayer in progress at St. Francis of Assisi which began Tuesday Mar. 5 at 12 – 1:45 and Thursday Mar. 7 at 6:15-8:00, and continues for 11 sessions.

For more information or to register for the study, fill out a registration form found in the church narthex and drop it in the office mailbox. Cost for materials is $25. It’s not too late to register, you’ve only missed one session. Classes involve watching a DVD, discussion groups, and some homework. Contact Sandy@sfassisi.org for more information.

We can’t wait to see you!

7th Grade Pre-HSPT- Saturday, April 13, 2019, 8:00am-11:15am: The Pre-HSPT is given to current 7TH grade students to help familiarize them with the regular High School Place-ment test that is given to all 8th graders interested in attending Holy Family High School. The test will help 7th grade students prepare and strengthen their skills and to identify any gaps. The test is $15.00 and students may register at www.holyfamilyhs.com.

7th Grade Information Night- Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:00pm-7:30pm: We would like to invite your family and your 7th grade student to our 7th grade information night to be held on Tuesday, April 30th, from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the school theater. You will hear a presentation by our Admissions Team about all of the school’s wonderful offerings, and get to meet and ask questions of some of our current Holy Family talented tigers! The Admissions team as well as members of the school Administrative team will be available for questions as well. You may register for this event at www.holyfamilyhs.com.

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Religious Ed. Continued

MY CHILD TAKES ART, BASKETBALL, DANCE, SCOUTS, AND PIANO LESSONS. WE DON’T HAVE TIME TO KEEP COMING TO RE, WE ARE TOO BUSY! WHY DO WE HAVE TO KEEP COMING SINCE SHE HAS ALREADY RECEIVED FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION? Yes, we know that your family can be busy; however, we truly hope your child will continue their religious education long after receiving the sacraments. Your/their faith is a life-long learning process! Set some faith priorities!

BEAUTIFUL FIRST COMMUNION DRESS – We recently received a donation of a beautiful white First Communion dress, size 8. If your daughter, granddaughter, or if you know anyone who can use this dress, you are most welcome to have it. Please contact Helen.

PRINT OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY – If you left a sepia tone picture of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for free on the table by the church, please contact Helen. It’s so beautiful that I would like to order more copies. Thank you!

CATHOLIC RADIO – 1060 am – KRCN – – “Change your station, change your life.” On 2/27 – “Take 2 With Jerry & Debbie” the topic was, “How Do You Start Out Your Day?” One caller suggested to NOT hit the Snooze button on your alarm clock; and get up a few minutes early to pray. This needs to be my Lenten practice!

TODAY’S JOKE – Q: Where do snowmen love to dance? A: At a snow ball!

BILL’S ADVENTURES – Bill wasn’t looking to get in trouble; but on his way to school he found a big hairy scary looking spider. He scooped it up and put it in his lunch bag. At lunch time when he tipped over his lunch bag, out ran the spider! Everyone at his table jumped up screaming. He didn’t mean for it to escape. Here came the Lunch Monitor.

RE CHALLENGE – Share about a time you did something without thinking about how it will turn out.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR: March 12/13 – CLASS March 19/20 – Class

HELP, HELP! – NEED MEN & WOMEN TO TAKE COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND – We are once again in need of people willing to take Holy Communion to those who are homebound. If this is in your heart, please call Helen. Training provided.

DIVORCED. CATHOLIC. NOW WHAT?

THERE IS HOPE-- GOD LOVES US

This six week seminar focuses on surviving and thriving after a divorce. Join other Catholics as we read and discuss the book, Divorced. Catholic. Now What? by Lisa Duffy and Vince Frese. We will share insights and address common issues and challenges... • GETTING PAST THE LONELINESS AND

SUFFERING

• DEALING WITH ANGER AT YOUR EX SPOUSE OR GOD

• THE CHURCH’S TEACHING ON DIVORCE

AND ANNULMENT • WORKING ON FORGIVENESS • REMAINING FAITHFUL WHEN: Six Thursday evenings March 21,28,

April 4,11,18, 25 6:30-8:00 p.m. WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi 5th grade

classroom COST: Purchase own book (Available on

Amazon) You may register on our web page, in the office, or drop off your registration in the ‘drop box” by the front office window by Tuesday, March 12th. For more info., call Judy Cabrera at 303-772-6322, or Kathy O’Connor at 303-304-3980. ---------------------------------------------------------------- NAME_________________________________ PHONE________________________________ EMAIL________________________________

Stewardship

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 10, 2019

DECEMBER OFFERTORY:….......... $118,709.41 (5 weeks) If you need offertory envelopes, please call the office. If you would like Electronic Fund Transfer go to our website, highlight Live Your Faith, and click on GIVING and follow the prompts. EFT offertory donors will not receive Sunday Offertory envelopes but will receive special occasion envelopes on a quarterly basis.

Hello Everyone! Lent has begun and it is time for us to get closer to God by taking time to pray more and focus on what changes we need to make to accomplish this. We haven't had our Thursday day of Adoration, because of the construction, but we can still take time to spend quiet time with Jesus at church and at home. My favorite time with Jesus and Mary is our time first thing in the morning when we light our prayer candle and pray the rosary together. Let us make our entire day a day of prayer. Love & Prayers, Stewardship Council

December 2018 Gift Card Program Results Sales Earnings Gift Cards/Scrip 30,497.00 1,832.66 King Soopers Reload 22,905.40 1,145.27 Butter Braid Sales 1,490.00 596.00 PrestoPay Proceeds 2,390.00 91.75 Totals 57,282.40 3,665.68

Building Loan Balances 12/31/18 Building $1,645,093.90 Updated Quarterly Land $386,308.93 Updated yearly Monthly Payments $17,031.87

Weekly Schedule Sat./Sun.

Mar. 09/10

After Mass

Tour of Church

Sun. 03-10 8:00 am CGS/ Library Mon. 03-11 8:00 am Communion Service/ Church 9:00 am Biblical School/ Church 1:00 pm CGS/ Library Tues. 03-12 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church noon-1:30 pm Psalms/ 1st-3rd ClRms 4:30 pm RE/ ClRms 6:15 pm RE/ ClRms Wed. 03-13 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 4:30 pm RE/ ClRms 6:00 pm EDGE 6:30 pm St. Teresa of Avila/ 4th Gr. Thurs. 03-14 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 6:15 pm Psalms/ 1st-3rd ClRms 6:30 pm RCIA 6:30 pm Divorce Seminar/ 5th Gr. Fri. 03-15 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:30 am Rosary/ Church 6:30 pm Stations/ Church Sun. 03-17 8:00 am CGS/ Library 7

Respect Life Two Job Openings at Life Choices: Are you wondering how you can make a difference for LIFE? We are looking for highly qualified individuals to join our ministry team! We currently have two job openings... a full time Love-land Center Director position (contact Kathy at kathy.r@lifechoices.org or call 303-651-2050); and a part time Northern Colorado Educator/Presenter position (contact Irene at irene.b@lifechoices.org or 303-651-2050 x 109). Please prayerfully consider joining our team! spring campaign will be in 377 cities around the world March 6th through April 14th. Though this grass roots effort to end abortion is growing, so are the number of abortions and taxpayer funding to centers that perform abortions. The sanctity of life is a cornerstone of our faith. Please join us in silent prayer and fasting to end the destruction of the precious gift of life. If you’d like more information go to 40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/boulder/– and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Sgills@ymail.com.

The Catholic Foundation: For a free consultation about the advantages of making a planned gift to The Catholic Foundation for the benefit of your parish please contact Jean Finegan at the Foundation at 303.867.0613.

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St. Francis of Assisi Youth Youth Program Information

For information regarding EDGE, YDisciple, Leadership team, and MS/HS Sacramental prep, please contact Sandy Gross at sandy@sfassisi.org. See page 9 also!

Youth Leadership Team Opportunities The best way to learn your faith is to pass it on to others!

Contact Sandy Gross at sandy@sfassisi.org. As always, training and support are provided.

Prayer and Action Leadership Team 2019

Looking for a summer job?

Who: Young Adults 21+ (or 18-20 to be volunteer team members) What: Lead teens on a mission experience in our own backyard When: June 2-13 & July 13-26 Stipend: $250 per week

Perfect job for students and teachers!

Contact Tyler Eberle 303-789-0007 x. 2771 teberle@allsoulscatholic.org www.panda-denver.com Looking for a GREAT movie to see with your family? See BREAK-THROUGH, in theaters April 17. I got to see a sneak preview at the FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) conference. The entire audience loved it. It may be a bit difficult for young children to watch, but perfect for the rest of us. Rated PG. - Sandy

Save the Date

Union With the Cross: A Retreat for Catechists March 16, 9am-3pm Location: JPII Center (1300 S. Steele St., Denver CO 80210) Check in at the lobby. Cost: $15.

Archdiocesan Denver Catholic Young Adult Retreat AWAKEN: To God's Mission For Your Life March 22-24 Location: Annunciation Heights (Estes Park, CO) Registration: dcya.archden.org/retreat/ Fee: $125

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The Divine Mercy campaign is putting up three billboards this year: 14’ X 48’ on Broadway in Denver 10’6" X 22’9" on Hwy. 93 near Boulder 6’ X 12 on Hwy. 287 in Loveland

The total cost for space and production is $3,500.00. We have $1,000 left in the bank from last year. So we have only $2,500 left to collect. Yay!

Divine Mercy continued... If you would like to help with this effort, SHARE this information with anyone who would be interested in helping with the campaign - every year we get new people -THANK YOU. DONATE (early and often!) to pay for the billboards. And most importantly PRAY that the Divine Mercy image and accompanying scripture will touch many hearts with the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ! To donate, please make checks out to “Divine Mercy Billboards” and send your non-tax-deductible donations to:

Christi Derr PO Box 561

Niwot, CO 80544

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Youth Group Happenings

Youth Stations of the Cross All the youth of St. Francis of Assisi are welcome to join us this special night during Lent, March 15 at 6:30 PM. The prayers for the Stations will be especially relevant to youth, and youth will be leading them.

All teens/middle schoolers: join us in leading this prayer for the parish! Yes, we’ll practice beforehand. Sign up on the sign up sheet on the church bulletin board or contact Sandy Gross at sandy@sfassisi.org and let me know you want to be part of the Stations.

You do not have to be part of the EDGE or YDisciple in order to join in reading the stations.

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Extra Special Specials: Stop by the gift card table and buy/order the following gift cards for all your shopping or gift giving needs while St. Francis receives an increased % return!

Sacramental Prep Class grades 6-12 Next class is Tuesday, April 2, 6:15 -7:30.

Sponsors have been chosen and saint reports have been started. Your next milestone is to write a note to Father Frank asking to be Confirmed.

Your Saint report is due the week BEFORE Spring Break.

The EDGE Middle School Youth Group, grades 6 – 8, Wednesday nights from 6-7:30.

GREAT NEWS TO REPORT! EDGE is growing, growing, growing! We’re learning how to pray, we’re making friends, and having fun! New members are always welcome to join our teams.

EDGE Schedule Mar. 13, 20: WELDOME to EDGE! March 15: Youth Stations of the Cross! NO EDGE March 27 so we can go to the Parish Lenten Retreat!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

FOR THE PANERA BREAD FUNDRAISER!

Thursday, May 9, 4-8 pm.

Your saint report is due the week BEFORE Spring Break. Confirmation is Saturday, June 1. You must arrive by 3:30. Rehearsal is May 31.

The scrip/gift card table is now located at the window in the narthex!

ATTENTION: TO THOSE WHO BOUGHT $50 KING SOOPERS GIFT CARDS IN FEBRUARY: There is a difficulty with some cards. If they start with 6006495903338236 and then end with 894, 910, 928, 944, or 985, please bring them back to the office. They will be replaced.

In your Easter Bonnet... Women, did you know we have the following gift cards available for all your Easter outfit purchases and that of your family? We have: Kohl's, Macy's, Ross, and

TJMAXX/Marshalls as well as Walmart and Target. If you want to use your Kohl's charge card, you may use our

fund-raising gift cards to pay off your Kohl's credit card charges later. Kohl's i s the ONLY re ta i le r tha t accepts fundraising gift cards to pay off their store’s

charges.

Please stop by before or after mass for all your gift card needs! Thanks for all your support!

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