Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2014 ValLimar Jansen

ValLimar Jansen - Revival at St. Francis of Assisi Church
March 18-19, 2014
Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
St. Francis experienced
the Word of the Lord
through the captivating presentation by
ValLimar Jansen and
the non-stop music of
Tony McQueen last
Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
Reaching out and touching
each other with our hearts
and good thoughts ..........
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2613 HWY 82 E Greenwood MS 38930
Parish Office: (662) 453-0623; fax: (662) 453-9060
Rev. Gregory Plata, OFM, Pastor
Getting up and moving was very comfortable and joyful under ValLimar’s
direction,
A reception each night after the event
gave everyone a chance to continue
the spirit of the program.
Br. Craig Wilking, OFM, Director of Development
Rev. Adam Szufel, OFM
Ms. Edith Spells, president, Parish Council
Sr. Charlotte LeBoeuf, MSC, Hispanic Ministry
Sr. Mary Beth Kornely, OSF, Parish Secretary
St. Francis of Assisi School: (662) 453-9511
Sr. Mary Ann Tupy OSF, principal
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
St. Francis of Assisi Convent: (662) 453-1221
E-mail: sfgwparish@gmail.com
Mission Statement of St. Francis: The mission of St. Francis of Assisi
Parish is to live as a charitable, harmonious and faith-filled community
as we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people. As partners in
faith, we encourage our members to share their gifts of time, talent and
treasure for service to the Kingdom.
Sunday Mass Schedule
St. Francis of Assisi............. Sunday, 11:00 AM
............. Spanish 1:30 PM
St. Thomas the Apostle............. Saturday 4:00 PM
Sacred Heart of Jesus............. Sunday 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary............. Saturday 6:00 PM
............. Sunday
9:00 AM
Please see page 2 for further calendar information.
Website: http://sfgw.org
St. Francis of Assisi
Offerings for the week of March 16, 2014
Healing Service
This Friday, March 28th at 12
NOON there will be a healing Mass held at
St. Francis Church including anointing of
the sick and invoking the gifts of the Holy
Spirit. Anyone is welcome to join us for this
special service.
Monday, March 24
7:00 AM
Mass at IHM
Tuesday, March 25
The Annunciation of the Lord
7:00 AM
Mass at IHM
Wednesday, March 26
6:15 AM
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
1:00 - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:15 - 7:15 PM
Men’s Prayer Group at IHM
School Mass - All Are Welcome
Lenten Luncheon
IHM - Eucharistic Adoration
IHM - Mass/Light Meal
IHM - Family Faith Formation & RCIA
Thursday, March 27
7:00 AM
Mass at IHM
Friday, March 28
Abstinence
12 NOON
Healing Mass at St. Francis
5:00-7:00 PM KC Fish Fry at IHM
6:00 PM
Stations of the Cross at IHM
7:00 PM
Spanish Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 29
11:00 AM - Noon - Sacrament of Reconciliation-SF
1:00-7:00 PM Spanish Family Retreat
4:00 PM
Mass at St. Thomas
6:00 PM
Mass at IHM
Sunday, March 30
Fourth Sunday of Lent
9:00 AM
Mass at IHM
10:00 AM
Mass at Sacred Heart, Winona
10:30 AM
Rosary at St. Francis
11:00 AM
St. Francis Parish Mass
1:30 PM
Spanish Mass at St. Francis
5:00 PM
Evening Prayer at St. Francis
On the Annunciation
Spell EVA back and AVE shall you find
The first began, the last reversed our harms;
An angel’s witching words did Eva blind,
An angel’s Ave disenchants the charms:
Death first by human weakness enter’d in,
In human virtue life doth now begin.
--Bl. Robert Southwell (alt.)
are available in
the back of church for Easter Flowers. If you
would like to donate a beautiful Easter Lily in
memory of someone you love, whether living
or deceased, take an envelope and place it in
the collection or bring it to the Parish Office.
The donation for each plant is $20.00. Checks can be made out to
St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Envelopes
Ministry Schedule Dates You Can Serve
The next Ministry Schedule will
include the dates April 13 through June
30th. Please take some time to look at
your personal calendars for dates you
know you will not be able to serve from
April 13 through June 30th. This time will include Holy Thursday, Easter and Memorial Day weekend. If you are not able to
serve on any of these days or Sundays during that time, please
contact the Parish Office by tomorrow Monday, March 24.
Pro Life Corner
Regarding euthanasia and abortion:
If we sit by and become complacent and put our heads in
the sand, then we’re complicit. We must all work together to end
the unrelenting attack on life in America.
Availability
God does not ask for our ability or our inability, but our availability. --Anonymous
(Is God prompting you to step out in faith and believe that he is your
strength? To find Joy and Happiness, surrender to his promptings and
graces)
11:00 AM Sunday, March 23, 2014
is for the intentions of the
Members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Envelopes & Checks ............................ $ 1,427.50
Basket Collection......................................$ 193.25
Spanish Collection....................................$ 176.50
Total Income..............................................$ 1,797.25
$ 2,200
is the amount needed each week
from parishioner offerings to meet daily expenses.
Other Deposit
Rice Bowl....................................................$ 20.00
Pledge Drive.............................................$ 250.00
Easter Flowers............................................$ 40.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Second Collections in March
TODAY - March 23 - Catholic Relief Services
March 30 - Maintenance Collection
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Greenwood, Mississippi
Order of Franciscans Secular
Reception in the Order
Last Sunday Betty Mae
Jackson, Grace Minyard, and
Marvin and Kathy Edwards were
accepted as candidates into the
Newly Forming Order of Franciscans Secular during a beautiful
OFS ceremony.
for St. Francis
March 24 - 28, 2014
Monday
- How is your Lenten resolution progressing?
Tuesday - Nutrition Classes for grades Pre-kthru 2nd
Wednesday - 9:00 AM School Mass prepared by Sister Francis and the 2nd Grade
- 2:00 PM Dismissal
Thursday - 6:30 PM Mandatory Parent Meeting
in Church
Friday
- 6th grade girls visit MVSU Career day