Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings Calendar of Events

March 15—March 22, 2015

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Mon., March 16 Lenten Weekday

Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54

8:30AM Bill Tyree

Antonio Laico

Dominic Alexander

Kathy Leuschen

Tues., March 17 St Patrick, Bishop

Ez 47:1-9,12; Jn 5:1-16

NO MASS

Wed., March 18 St Cyril of Jerusalem,

Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-20

6:00PM - Brett Pechuls

Antonio Laico

Kathy Leuschen

Thurs., March 19 St Joseph,

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16Rom 4:13,16-

18,22; Mt 1:16,18-21,24a

8:30AM Louis Argo

Keri Johnson

Gertrud Schmidt

Fri., March 20 Lenten Weekday

Wis 2:1a,12-22; Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30

8:30AM Katherine Uptain

Ralph Ezio Joseph Rampellini

Antonio Portanova

Sat., March 21 Lenten Weekday

Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53

8:30AM NO MASS

5:00PM Zachary Jarzynka

Sun.,March 22 Fifth Sunday of Lent Jer 31:31-34; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33

8:00AM Mary and Vance Solis

10:00AM Ed and Laura Engelbert

1:00PM For the People

4:30PM Jaime Sanchez

Sunday, March 15

KOC Pancake Breakfast-FLC 11:00am R.E.A.Ch.-Meeting RM

11:30am English Group Baptisms-Church

11:30am Spring Break NO Children’s Catechesis-FLC

6:00pm Spring Break NO Young Church

6:30pm How well do you know Catholic History?-PH

Monday, March 16 10:00am Monday Morning Prayer Group-Rm 113

4:15pm Children’s Choir –Rm 112

7:00pm Marion Novena Prayer Group– Res. Chapel

Tuesday, March 17

9:00am St Francis of Assisi Pre-School-FLC

6:30pm Jovenes Para Cristo-Rms 214

7:00pm Via Crucis-FLC

Wednesday, March 18 9:00am Women’s Crafters– Meeting Rm

9:00am Grupo de Mujers –Rm 113

9:30am St Francis Mom’s Group-PH

7:00pm Breakout (Middle School)-FLC

7:00pm Children’s Catechesis-FLC (Sp)

7:00pm RCIA for Adults—PH

Thursday, March 19

9:00am St Francis of Assisi Pre-School-FLC

7:00pm Spanish Adult Bible Study –Conf. Rm

7:00pm Vacation Bible School Volunteer Meeting-PH

Friday, March 20 9:15am Padre Pio Prayer Group-Reservation Chapel

9:30am St Francis Mom’s Group-Youth Center

12:00pm Book Club-Youth Center

5:00pm KOC Lenten Fish Fry-FLC

5:30pm Do/Ho Wedding Rehearsal-Church

6:00pm Familias Catolicas-Annex

7:00pm Stations of the Cross-Church

Saturday, March 21

9:00am St Francis of Assisi Pre-School Registration-FLC Rm 105

10:00am Group Baptisms Spanish-Church

10:00am Safe Environment Class for Adults-PH

2:00pm Do/Ho Wedding

Sunday, March 22 11:00am R.E.A.Ch.-Meeting RM

11:30am Children’s Catechesis-FLC

2:30pm Confirmation Session—FLC

6:00pm Young Church

6:30pm How well do you know Catholic History?-PH

Altar Linen Ministry: Carol Novak-March 15

Barbara Boyle-March 22

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Lenten Reconciliation Services Monday, March 16 – Holy Cross—7pm

Wednesday, March 18 – Good Shepherd – 7:30pm Monday, March 23 – St. John’s —7pm

Wednesday, March 25 – St. Catherine of Sienna-7pm

Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the moving, live production

performed by actress Maria Vargo and directed by Leonardo De-

filippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at St. Francis

of Assisi Family Life Center in Grapevine on Wednesday, March

25th

at 7:30 p.m., at Our Lady Queen of Peace Family Life Center

in Wichita Falls on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m., and at St.

Patrick Cathedral Pastoral Center in Fort Worth on March 29th at

7:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Rachel Ministries.

Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina whose

personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide devo-

tion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. This drama also brings audiences a

riveting modern story that makes Divine Mercy remarkably rele-

vant and urgent for our world today. The program is filled with all

the elements of professional theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suit-

able for ages 13 and up.

Admission is $8.00 for adults, or $5.00 for youth 17 & under. For

tickets and additional information, visit www.fwdioc.org/

faustina.

Watch the trailer & learn more at

www.DivineMercyDrama.com

Our Parish 2015 Lenten Season Fasting, Prayer and Almsgiving

FASTING – Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are

obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addi-

tion, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from

meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of

Lent. Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partak-

ing of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full

meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the

evening—depending on when a person chooses to eat the

main or full meal.

PRAYER – Come to the Stations of the Cross, Adorations and

other activities.

ALMSGIVING–Participate in the Parish Operation RICE BOWL

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30-4:30PM

Wednesday and Friday Adoration:

Wednesday 8am-5:45pm

Friday 9am-5:45pm

Come and adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Friday Stations of the Cross:

Stations of the Cross 7:00PM-Church

Come and Meditate the Passion of Jesus!

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinner

Fridays from 5pm-7pm in the Family Life Center

Holy Saturday,

April 4th at 10:00a.m.

Blessing of Food in the Chapel

Please join us for our monthly

prayer and devotion on Wed.,

March 18, 2015 at Our Lady of

Schoenstatt Wayside Shrine at

6:30pm (immediately after

Mass) If it is raining or snowing

we will meet in the Reservation Chapel.

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Fridays March 20 Family Life Center 5-7 PM “ALL YOU CAN EAT”

MENU Fish: Deep Fried – Battered, Baked, Lemon Pepper, Italian & Cajun,

Green Beans, French Fries,

Cole Slaw: Vinaigrette or Mayonnaise Base, Macaroni &

Cheese, Hush Puppies, Desserts: Cakes/Pies/Cookies

Drinks: Coffee, Lemonade, Ice Tea, Water, Condiments: Malt

Vinegar, Ketchup & Tartar Sauce

Family: $28.00 (max) Immediate Family only in household

Adults: $9.00 Children: (12 & up) $9.00

Children: (5 to 11) $4.00 Children: (under age 5) FREE

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O U T R E A C H

M I N I S T R Y

Outreach Thrift Store and Pantry is in need of the following items:

Edible items: Tuna, chicken, mac and

cheese, cereal, pasta noodles, peanut

butter, jelly, pancake mix, syrup, crack-

ers, coffee, sugar, flour, cooking oil.

Paper goods: Dish detergent, laundry

detergent, toothpaste, deodorant,

shaving razors, shaving cream, sham-

poo/conditioner, bath soap and Toilet

Paper

Grocery or Wal-Mart Gift cards for

perishables.

Please place all items in the Outreach

Box in the Narthex or the Northwest

Foyer. Please check expiration dates

on food as expired food items cannot

be distributed. Thank You.

The Thrift Store is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Parishioners are welcome!!!

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The store carries new and gently used

men’s, women’s and children’s clothing,

toys and household items at an afford-

able price. Proceeds from SFO Thrift

Store are used to provide emergency

financial assistance to those in need.

Items carried in the Thrift Store are those

which are generously donated by our

parish community.

Please do not leave donations

outside of the Outreach Build-

ing after hours.

Votive Candle Intention

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Special Intention

Kathy Leuschen

Our Lady of Grace

Birthday Blessing

Sophia Polisetty

Votive Candle for Personal Intention to

Our Lady of Grace or Sacred Heart

A six day intentions votive candle which will burn from Saturday

until Thursday may be requested on a “First come first serve” with a

donation at the receptionist desk. For more information contact

Rosie at 817-481-2685.

Please pray for . . .

Our brothers and sisters who are ill, especially… Sarah Jean Allen, Cathy Carroll, Robin Chavez, Glenn Cragin, Sophie

Connor, Sophie Diamond, Mozelle Duckett, Richard Filippi, Afton Ford, Roger Gilley, Diane Hardin, Betty Hale, Greg Kovach,

Zelta Jackson, Mark Joseph, Sandy Laverock, Mary Liz Loar, Melanie Morales, Steve Prescott, Demetrio Perez, Jaydan Thomp-

son, Daniel Pruit, Roscoe Fallin Mabery, Estefana Salinas, Jim Stricklen, Desi Styer and family, Betty Tate, Charlie Tremayne, H.

Wyatt, Cathy West, Margaret Weddel, & those serving in the armed forces.

Please remember in prayer those who are deceased. May they find light & peace in the loving arms of our Lord

and Savior: Brad Volding, Dave Ostang, Blayne Dee Williamson, Domingo Salinas, Joseph Smeraldi

The Angelus Scripture and Prayer Group for Seniors

Next meeting is on March 28 at 3:30 p.m. (Bi-Weekly)

Meeting Room

A brand new ministry for the Seniors of the parish has begun!

This group will be a source of fellowship, prayer and a deeper

understanding of scripture. Be sure to bring your Bibles and

invite your friends. All Seniors are welcome. If you are inter-

ested in joining, please contact Welles and Bobbie Fendrich at

pgm1067@gmail.com

How well do you know Catholic History?

A 6 week Course with Steve Wilcox. Begins this Sun-

day, March 15th through April 26th at 6:30pm (No

Class Easter Weekend)

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Confirmation Session Dates: For Students & Parents

March 22

2:30pm-4:15pm

April 12 Session for Students only

Register your child for Confirmation online at sfatx.org For infor-

mation about requirements and the schedule for our Youth

Ministry, go to sfayoungchurch.com

Confirmation—Sat., April 25, 2015—10:00am

St. Francis Moms Please join other St. Francis Moms for our monthly meeting in

the Parish Hall Wed., March 18th at 9:30a.m. Childcare pro-

vided. For more information about this group, please con-

tact Melissa Collins at ffunkm@yahoo.com

St. Francis Mom’s Book Study Group:

next meeting is Fri., March 20th from 9:30-11:30am

SFA Young Church High School and Middle School Youth Ministry,

Stay in the loop about youth ministry at St. Francis of Assisi!

Checkout Breakout (7th-8th grade) and Young Church (9th

-12th grade) at sfayounchurch.com for event schedule,

pictures, videos, and teen written articles!

ARISE Adults Rooted in Scripture and Eucharist

Young Adults Ministry

Come join us for our weekly Scripture Study on

Thursday nights at St. Francis!

For more information, see our calendar at sfatx.org

Vacation Bible School Volunteer Information Meeting is

Thursday, March 19th at 7-8:30 pm in the Parish Hall.

Come learn how you can help conquer the challenge of

VBS with God’s Mighty Power!

VBS will be July 20-24, 2015 9am-noon

Cost is $35 per child (includes a VBS T-shirt!)

Participant Registration will begin after Spring Break.

For more information contact Laura Nelson at

lnelson@sfatx.org or 817-481-2685 Ext 241

In college now or thinking about going back to school and

need a little financial help?

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary is offering a

$500 continuing education scholarship to a registered St. Fran-

cis parishioner for the Fall 2015/Spring 2015 school year. Appli-

cations can be picked up at the church office reception desk

now and are due Monday, March 23, 2015. The scholarship will

be awarded in May. Questions regarding the scholarship may

be directed to Desiree McKuzes at 817-228-9596.

Due to Spring Break, there will be no Children's

Catechesis, Breakout, Confirmation, or Young

Church Sessions March 8-15.

The Confirmation session for March 8th has been re-

scheduled to March 22.

Breakout will resume March 18.

Young Church will resume March 22.

Children's Catechesis will resume March 22.

Keeping Children & Youth Safe Workshop for

Adults

Date: Saturday, March 21st

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm—Parish Hall This class is for adults over 18 years of age who have never

taken the course. Participants must RSVP by 6:00pm on

Wed., March 18th. Childcare will be available by reserva-

tion only to ensure proper care. Please contact the office or

email Donna at dbuccino@sfatx.org to RSVP for childcare by

Tues., March 17th.

Teen Leadership Keeping Children Safe

Training Class

Date: Saturday, March 28th

10am-12pm—Meeting Room

Please call the parish office to RSVP

Vocation View God so loved the world that he gave us his only

Son. What can we give in return? (John 3:14-21)

Hop like a bunny and join us for the

St Francis of Assisi Easter Egg Hunt

Presented by St Francis MOMS

Holy Saturday, April 4, 2015

8:00-10:00am Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Knights

of Columbus ($5 per person, $10 maximum for immedi-

ate family members)

9:00am Easter Bunny comes to St Francis!

10:00am Easter Egg Hunt

(children will be divided into age groups)

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Clases de Confirmación para padres y estudiantes que

recibirán confirmación este año

Domingo:

22 de marzo

12 de abril (solamente para estudiantes)

A las 2:30-4:15pm

Confirmación

sábado, 25 de abril de a las 10am

Platicas de Bautismo Martes, 7 de abril a las 7pm. Se ofrecerán pláticas para los padres y padrinos. Ne-

cesita traer una copia del acta de nacimiento del niño

a la plática. Los padrinos seleccionados por los padres

tienen que ser católicos practicantes, es decir, que han

sido bautizados, confirmados, reciben comunión, son

casados por la iglesia, y asisten a Misa cada Domingo,

no hay excepciones. Para registrarse por favor llame a

la oficina con Rosie al 817-481-2685. Los Bautizos en Es-

pañol solo se llevarán acabo el cuarto sábado del mes

a las 10am en la Iglesia. Ya no tendremos bautizos du-

rante la Misa en Español de la 1:00pm

Primera Comunión

Sábado, 18 de abril 10am

grados quinto, sexto, séptimo y octavo

Sábado, 18 de abril 2pm

grados segundo, tercero y cuarto

Cuaresma 2015

Reconciliación Lunes 16 de marzo Holy Cross 7pm

Miércoles 18 de marzo Good Shepherd 7:30pm

Lunes 23 de marzo St John’s NRH 7pm

Miércoles 25 de marzo St Catherine of Sienna 7pm

SEMANA SANTA Domingo de Ramos, 29 de marzo

Misa en español 1:00p.m.

Jueves Santo , 2 de abril 7pm

Viernes Santo 3 de abril

3pm Vía Crucis en Iglesia;

5pm Vía Crucis Viviente afuera;

7pm Servicio de la Pasión del Señor!

Sábado de Gloria: 4 de abril

Misa en ingles 8PM—Lucernario, Palabras, Bautismo,

y Eucaristía del Señor!

Domingo de Pascua 5 de abril

Misa 1:00pm en español

Momentos Matrimoniales

Los pasos que hay que tomar para disculparse:

1. Lo siento de veras.

2. Perdóname, por favor

3. Trata de expiar tu falta. Evita usar el “pero” al discul-

parse. Por ejemplo, no digas “Te pido perdón, pero

si tu hubieras hecho tal….

Pautas Para Padres El 21 de marzo es el Día de los Padres Solteros. Los pa-

dres solteros tienen que desempeñar un doble papel, lo

cual es difícil, pero no imposible. Algún día tus hijos

sabrán valorar tus sacrificios. Si tu no eres madre o pa-

dre soltero, busca a uno para echarle una mano.

Susan Vogt www.SusanVogt.net

La Celebración del Sacramento de Reconciliación

1. Examen de Conciencia

¿Qué he hecho mal?

2. El Saludo

Me persigno con la señal de la cruz.

3. La Confesión de mis Pecados

Le digo al Padre mis pecados.

4. Aceptación de la Penitencia

El sacerdote me da el consejo y la penitencia.

5. Acto de Contrición

Rezo un acto de contrición en voz alto

6. Absolución

El Señor me perdona mis pecados por medio

de oraciones y acciones del sacerdote.

7. Despedida

El sacerdote se despide de mí, diciéndome,

“Vaya en Paz.”

8. Se hace la Penitencia

Cumplo la penitencia que me ha dado

el sacerdote.

El Sacramento de Reconciliación Se realiza los sábados de 3:30 a 4:30p.m.

Les invitamos para que nos acompañen cada domingo a la 12:30pm en la iglesia para participar en el ROSARIO.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 7099 and ASSEMBLY 3476

Grand Knight: Eric McKuzes, 817-908-2227

Faithful Navigator: Ruben Cisneros, 214-202-8352 Knight of the Month – Dave Ostang

Family of the Month – Dave and Shelly Ostang Rookie of the Month – Nick Nixon

3/15 9:00 AM – Noon Pancake Breakfast

3/20 5-7 PM Friday Night Fish Dinner 3/23 7:00 PM Council 7099 Planning Meeting

For more information on upcoming events visit: www.kofcknights.org/

CouncilSite/?CNO=7099 or http://kofcknights.org/Assembly.asp?A=3476

Don’t Just Carry Your ROSARY… Pray It!

Knights of Columbus Sponsored Family Rosary

Please join us on the Blessed Mother’s side of the Church: Saturday at 4:30 PM;

Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM

Pancake Breakfast Sunday March 15st In The Family

Life Center Come join your fellow parishioners and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast after the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses. The menu includes all-you-can-eat

pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, coffee, milk and orange juice. Cost: $5 adult, $2 age 5-12, $20 max family. Friends Are Welcome! Proceeds go to local charities and church ministries.

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Fridays-

March 20 FLC 5-7 PM

For membership information contact

“membership7099@gmail.com”