St. Francis of Assisi Parish Sacramento

“I have done what was mine to do, may Christ teach you what is yours to do.” – St. Francis of Assisi Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis of Assisi Parish September 30, 2018 •The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

All are welcome!

Transitus (Passing) of St. Francis Join with our Friar brothers and the global Franciscan community to celebrate the in a prayer service to be held at 7pm on Wednesday, October 3 in the church. The Transitus is a traditional memorial prayer service that Franciscans bring to the faithful on the evening before the Church’s Feastday of St. Francis on October 4. Transitus Reception A reception in Brunsman Hall, hosted by the Secular Franciscan fraternity, will follow the Transitus prayer service on Oct 3. Art as Meditation: A very special “Being Franciscan” class on Thurs Oct. 4 at 7pm. Blessings of Animals: • Thurs. Oct. 4 at 8am in the Parking Lot (St. Francis Elementary) • Saturday Oct. 6 at 2 pm on the church steps (Parish). The Annual Feast of St. Francis Festival & Picnic: Sunday October 7 at Sutter’s Fort Park. Commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis:

4. Then [Francis] spent the few days that remained before his death in praise, teaching his companions whom he loved so much to praise Christ with him. He himself, in as far as he was able broke forth in this psalm, “I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord.” He also invited all creatures to praise God. He exhorted death itself, terrible and hateful to all, to give praise, and going joyfully to meet it, he invited it to make its lodging with him.

5. Then Francis said to the brothers: “When you see that I am brought to my last moments, place me naked upon the ground just as you saw me the day before yesterday; and let me lie there after I am dead for the length of time it takes one to walk a mile unhurriedly.” The hour therefore came, and all the mysteries of Christ being fulfilled in him, he winged his way happily to God. The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul by Thomas of Celano, The Second Book, Chapter CLXIII, #217, p. 388.

Weekend Masses Weekday Masses Reconciliation Church Hours Saturday Vigil 5:15pm (in St. Clare Chapel) Saturday 4:00-5:00pm M-Th 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, Noon 12:10pm Season of Creation or by appointment Fri 9:00am-1:30pm September 1- October 4 stfrancisparish.com | facebook.com/SFAPSacramento Being Francisan: Building with Living Stones A 4 Part Fall Course on Franciscan Life with Bro. Mark Schroeder, OFM

Thurs. OCT. 4 - A Special Class Art as Meditation: Reflections on an Icon Brunsman Hall • 7-8:30pm • All Are Welcome! St. Francis and the Novices by Kelly Latimore, Iconographer

2 Remembrance ‘Mums Ordering Registration closing Oct. 07! available starting Oct. 6/7! Once again this year we will offer the opportunity for you to remember a loved one who has been called to eternal life by purchasing a potted Remembrance Mum. The mums will be present in our church from Saturday, October 27 through Sun- day, November 11. At that time, mums can be taken home for planting or to the cemetery. The cost for each plant is $20. You can designate the person(s) to be CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION remembered. Orders will be taken after all the Masses or CLASSES BEGAN LAST WEEKEND, online beginning next Saturday, October 6, SEPTEMBER 23… and will continue through October 23. To place an online order visit REGISTRATION IS CLOSING SOON! www.stfrancisparish.com. Photo Flickred from Sids 1 at https://bit.ly/2OLIX2T • For children attending public schools in grades 1 through 8, classes are on Sundays from 11:00am to Noon • For children of nursery, preschool, and Kindergarten age, classes are on Sunday from 9:30-10:30am The Franciscan Saints • Preparation for First Communion and Reconciliation Each week between August 11, the Feast of St. Clare, and happens in 2nd grade October 4, the Feast of St. Francis, the parish Liturgy Team • Preparation for Confirmation happens in 7th grade will highlight an individual who was inspired by the humility, simplicity of life, closeness to the poor, and spirit of prayer To register and pay fees visit of St. Francis. These stories are found in the book The http://stfrancisparish.com/forms/FaithFormation/ Franciscan Saints by Robert Ellsberg. Ven. Matt Talbot, OFS October is the month dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary Venerable Matt Talbot (1856-1925), was one of 12 children born to a poor family in Dublin. His addic- tion to alcohol began at the age of 12 and became the primary focus of his life. When he reached the age of 28, he collapsed on the steps of a church, vowing to live a three-month pe- riod of abstinence. Every three months he renewed his pledge, and remained sober for the next 41 years. He became a Franciscan ter- The Memorare Prayer tiary, attended daily Mass, Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known prayed half the night and that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or gave generously to charity. sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this In 1925 he collapsed in the confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To street and died and in 1975 he God, the voice of conscience, thee do I come, before thee do I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O was declared venerable. Not the stroke of death. In company, Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in surprisingly, he is the patron guard your tongue. In your fam- thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. of alcoholics. “Three things ily, guard your temper. When “The Rosary is a prayer which always accompanies me. It’s also the I cannot escape: the eye of alone, guard your thoughts.” prayer of ordinary people and the saints...and a prayer from my heart.” – Pope Francis, Oct. 7, 2016 3 Peace Prayer Of St. Francis Weekly Readings Lord, make me an Sunday: Nm 11:25-19; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; instrument of your peace; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 where there is hatred, Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 let me sow love; Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 where there is injury, pardon; Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 where there is doubt, faith; Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 where there is despair, hope; Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; where there is darkness, light; Lk 10:13-16 and where there is sadness, joy. Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75,

O Divine Master, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 grant that I may not Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12] so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, While this prayer has always been attributed to St. Francis, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, the author is actually unknown. and it is in dying that we are The prayer does wonderfully born to eternal life. represent the spirit of St. Francis and the Franciscan Orders. Amen. Married at St. Francis Tim Ryle & Sara Ortega - Sept. 15, 2018 Denise Doria & Spencer Estridge - Sept. 15, 2018 @Pontifex Michael Daft & Adriana Zerio - Sept. 22, 2018 Cassandra Bondoc & Michael Dollente - Sept. 29, 2018 Let us offer our lives in service and in joy, to make known to Prayer Requests everyone that Jesus Christ is our only hope!

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Your Financial Support (Includes direct deposit, credit card and online donations) For Those Who Are Ill or in Pain Regular Giving Ed Connolly, Carlos Aparicio, Joanne Garnett, (Week of Sept 3-9, 2018) Nancy Whalen, Galen Unruh In-Pew (Collection) $ 6,779 Online Giving* $ 2,959 For Those Who Have Been Called to Eternal Life Total $ 9,738 May They Rest In Peace Designated Donations Mass Intentions (07/01/18 - 09/09/18) Sept. 29 Sat. 5:15pm Sr. Claire Graham (†) Building Fund $ 8,209 Sept. 30 Sun. 9:30am Pro Populo Step Ministry $13,043 Sun. Noon Ben Rodriguez (†) To request a Mass Intention or request to have your loved one Thank you for your generosity! added to our bulletin prayer list, please contact us at [email protected] or call 1-916-443-8084. *Consider signing up for Online Giving at www.stfrancisparish.com No checks, no envelopes, helps cut Parish costs & saves you time! Send Healing Prayer Ministry prayer requests to 4 [email protected] A Christian prayer in union with creation

Season Father, we praise you with all your creatures. They came forth from your all-powerful hand; they are yours, filled with your presence and your tender love. of Praise be to you! Son of God, Jesus, through you all things were Creation made. You were formed in the womb of Mary our Mother, you became part of this earth, and you gazed upon this world The Season of Creation, running yearly between September with human eyes. Today you are alive in every creature in your risen glory. 1 and October 4, is that time of the year when 2.2 billion Christians are invited to pray and care for creation. Praise be to you! Holy Spirit, by your light you guide this world. You also dwell in our hearts and you inspire us to do what is September 1 was proclaimed as a day of prayer for good. creation (World Day of Prayer for Creation, or Creation Day) by Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios I for the Orthodox in 1989, Praise be to you! Triune Lord, wondrous community of infinite and was embraced by the other major Christian European love, teach us to contemplate you in the beauty of the universe, churches in 2001 and by Pope Francis for the Roman Catholic for all things speak of you. Church in 2015. Awaken our praise and thankfulness for every being that you And it has happened that in recent years many Christian have made. Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined to churches have started celebrating the Season“ of Creation” everything that is.

(also known as Creation Time) between that date and The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with October 4, which is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (author of your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a the Canticle of the Creatures in the 13th century) that some better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, Western traditions observe. love and beauty. Praise be to you!

http://seasonofcreation.org Amen.

- Pope Francis (Laudato Si’)

Respectful Dialogue with the LGBT Catholic community, our parish family and the Bishop: A morning of sharing and listening Please join us for a morning with our fellow parishioners as we engage in conversation about how the St. Francis Parish community actively seeks faithfulness with Christ and one another, especially our Catholic LGBT sisters and brothers. Whether sharing or listening, we invite all to hear stories of affirmation and struggle as St. Francis strives to be a parish guided by the wisdom, compassion and mercy of Jesus. Saturday October 20th 8:30am-12:30pm Brunsman Hall. For Information contact Bob Reid at [email protected] or Ed Condon at [email protected] Register early, seating is limited

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How did you hear about this event? ______5 DoD 092318bul An Invitation to Pray – All Are Welcome! Next Saturday! Franciscan Crown Rosary Ministry The Franciscan Crown Rosary Ministry meets on the first Saturday of each month, at 9:00 am, in the Parish Center, “K” Street entrance. Join us for prayer, fellow- ship and, sometimes, brunch after. Prayer instructions and Franciscan Crown Rosaries are provided. More info: Beth Volunteers to Help White at [email protected]. All are welcome. (use form on next page) Franciscans For Justice

“... open my eyes and Feast of St. Francis 2018 Festival and Picnic my heart to wonder ...” Sunday, October 7, 2017 • 11:00am – 2:00pm Sutter’s Fort Park “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.... And if your foot causes you to sin, cut if off.... And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out....” ‘I grappled with this week’s Gospel with Jesus’ talk of volun- tary amputation. Indeed, I have to say I have always found this to be a hard text and one I would rather just skip over on my way to the more palatable of Jesus’ teachings... ‘Jesus appears to be saying that some things are worth giving up for the sake of something better... ‘Now I suppose this may mean something different for all Food for Potluck of us... For now I only know these words are prompting (use form on next page) me to open my eyes and my heart to wonder at its mean- ing for me and for those around me... Indeed, I wonder if Jesus speaks of cutting out our fear to stand up for what is right or if he speaks of my ridding myself of my non- attentiveness to the struggle of others, so preoccupied I Feast of St. Francis 2018 tend to be with my own journey. I wonder, too, if he also speaks of something more sinister that lives within me, Festival and Picnic perhaps in all of us, which will always tend to place my own Sunday, October 7, 2017 • 11:00am – 2:00pm comfort before that of others... Sutter’s Fort Park ‘For you and me, though, the kind of taking away or cutting off that Jesus speaks of now is one that leads not to less, but to more... it is, by Jesus’ measure, the only “life” that matters. It is life that is not just about me, myself, alone, but is one where I find myself all tied up with the well-being of the “other”: especially those most weak, most new, most vulnerable: “the little ones...’ • How do you make sense of Jesus’ words for what is happening in politics and in our Church? • And what needs to be cut away or cut off in you to bring healing and wholeness into your own life and into your life Trucks for transport with others? (use form on next page) [adapted from an article by Rev. Janet Hunt, pastor and trainer with “Church Innovations”]

Franciscans Feast of St. Francis 2018 For Justice Festival and Picnic from Bro. Mark, OFM Sunday, October 7, 2017 • 11:00am – 2:00pm FranciscansForJustice.org | FACEBOOK: Franciscans for Justice Sutter’s Fort Park 6 Planning Team Members & Event Help needed! Feast of St. Francis 2018 Festival and Picnic : RSVP and Volunteer Sign-Up : RSVP and Volunteer MMXVII

The Parish is in need of Volunteers to be part of the icnic Festival planning committee & event team. We are P also looking for help with: & o Set Up and Clean Up o BBQ o Games & Prizes o Kid’s Games o Welcoming Committee estival estival F

If you would like to be part of this fun-filled committee, Center. Parish to the return or Collection Basket into portion of page bottom Drop please contact Richard Hernandez at 916-443-8084 ext Drop this part of the page into a collection basket during Mass, or return to the Parish Center to the return during Mass, or basket a collection into this part of the page Drop 114 or [email protected]. No experience required. Teens and older are welcome! Join the fun! SAVE THE DATE Sunday, October 7, 2018 Feast of St. Francis of St. Francis Feast 11:00am – 2:00pm [email protected] please contact all things Picnic, For Sutter’s Fort Park 7 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Francis of Assisi Parish September 29/30, 2018

We adore you Most Holy Lord Jesus Christ, here and in all your churches in the world, And we bless you, because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Amen.

Gathering: Gather Your People Bob Hurd

Draw us forth to the table of life: brothers and sisters, each of us called to walk in your light. (Refrain)

We are parts of the body of Christ, needing each other, each of the gifts the Spirit provides. (Refrain)

No more harm on the mountain of God; swords into plowshares. Free us, O Lord, from hardness of heart. (Refrain)

Gloria: Mass of Renewal (See mass card) Curtis Stephan

Psalm: Psalm 19: “God, You have the Words” David Haas

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia! (See mass card) Curtis Stephan

Dismissal of Catechumens (9:30): Blessing of St. Clare Cathy Tisel Nelson May you always be with God wherever you may be and may God be with you always. Blessing of St. Clare, Copyright ©1993, Cathy Tisel Nelson. All Rights Reserved.

8 APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the Virgin Mary, suﬀered under Pon�us Pilate, was cruciﬁed, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrec�on of the body, and life everlas�ng. AMEN+

Preparation of Gifts: Perfect Charity David Haas

Grant us your humility, and the fragrance of your most holy Word. May we in your presence alone find our joy, which leads us all to you. (Refrain)

You alone take our burdens and clothe them in the blanket of your love. May we share the treasure, and know the measure of the glory of your cross. (Refrain)

Save us from our pride, may we not exalt ourselves over one another. Help us to seek simplicity, then we’ll know the beauty of the promise that is you. (Refrain) Copyright © 1991, GIA Publications, Iinc. All Rights Reserved.

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Mass of Renewal (See mass card) Curtis Stephan

Communion: Come to the Table Troy Alonso

Ev’ry hunger fed, ev’ry thirst is quenched In this bread of new life, wine of our peace: Jesus Christ our Lord! (Refrain)

9 When we eat this bread, when we drink this cup, We share in your death, we share in your life, until you come in glory. (Refrain)

(Refrain) Come to the table of life everlasting, take this bread and be God’s presence. Come to the table of hope for all people, take this cup and live in the love of God.

Food from heav’n above, living sign of love, Come fill our hearts, come fill our minds with faith, hope and love. (Refrain)

Take and eat this bread, take and drink this cup, All who eat this bread and drink this cup will never thirst or hunger. (Refrain)

Wake us to your call, to seek your face in all (Refrain) Who come to your feast, the greatest, the least, the presence of your love! (Refrain) copyright 2001, GIA Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #2429

Sending Forth: Let All Creation Paul A. Tate

Cantor/Choir: Let all creation! All: Let all creation! Cantor/: Choir: Sing Alleluia! All: Sing Alleluia! All: With one heart and voice let all creatures rejoice in God!

Cantor ﬁrst, then all repeat:

All creatures of our God, Most High Lift up your voices to the sky! O burning sun with golden beam and silver moon with softer gleam! (Refrain)

Let all things their Creator bless and worship God in humbleness. O praise Creator, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One! (Refrain) Copyright ©1998, 1999, World Library Publica�ons. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #2429

SeasonSeptember of 1- CreationOctober 4

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St. Francis Parish Center Offices: 1066 26th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Phone: 1-916.443.8084 Fax: 1-916.443.7356 • Website: www.stfrancisparish.com • Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 9a m -5p m , Receptionist p r e s e n t Mo n -Fr i 9a m -1p m . Fo r o t h e r t i m e s , p l e a s e c a l l a h e a d .

St. Francis Elementary School: 2500 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Phone: 1-916.442.5494 Website: www.stfranciselem.org • Office Hours: Mo n –Th u r , 8a m –4p m and Fr i , 8a m -2p m (during the School Year)

Pastor Rev. Desmond T. O’ Reilly [email protected] x115 Principal Ivan Hrga [email protected] 1-916-442-5494 Director of Liturgy Beth White [email protected] x110 Director of Music John Iosefa [email protected] x103 Director of Outreach & Stewardship Richard Hernandez [email protected] x114 Administrative Associate J.D. Warrick [email protected] x102 Plant Manager Joe Prassa [email protected] x107 Parish Programs Assistant Amanda Evans [email protected] x105 Parish Bookkeeper Jacquie Embs [email protected] x104 Faith Formation Team Team [email protected] x110 Communion Visitation Ministry Coordinator Peggy Briggs [email protected] Children’s Baptism Coordinator Carol Spinella [email protected] x302 Library Coordinator Pat Pavone [email protected] Membership Coordinator Myrna Rodriguez [email protected] x101 Parish Council Chair Bob Reid [email protected] Young Adults Ministry Coordinator Patrice Clemons [email protected] Youth Ministry Coordinator Traci Bean [email protected]

In Residence at the Friary: Ray Bucher, OFM • John Summers, OFM • Mark Schroeder, OFM ([email protected])

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