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St. Francis of To be a Eucharistic community blessed by God, called by the Spirit, and sent to love as loves.

CLERGY Rev. Kenneth Przybyla Ext 101 [email protected]

Deacon Andy Berry [email protected]

Deacon Rick Bauer [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Nursery is available for Sunday 8:30 &10:30

Livestream Mass available to view from our website as a recording or live at 8:30am.

ADORATION Thursdays from 5-6pm during Holy Hour Fridays 9am-3pm (or till 10am if church in use)

RECONCILIATION Thursdays from 5-6pm during Holy Hour, Saturdays from 4:00-4:30 pm and by appt.

PARISH OFFICE Monday-Thursday 9am - 4pm (closed Fri-Sun) Phone: 719-599-5031 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stfrancisCS.org 2650 Parish View, Colo. Springs, CO 80919

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Classes are held the last Monday of every month at 7 p.m. (except May & Dec.). Contact Judy in COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND the parish office to register. Please register by The Bishop is allowing distribution of the the Thursday prior to the Monday class. Eucharist for the sick and homebound.

PRAYER REQUEST LINE Rule 1: Only Ordained Clergy can provide A service for parishioners experiencing hardship communion to care facilities. such as a serious illness, accident, or family Rule 2: You may only give communion to those in your member or friend in peril. For prayers contact home parish and within the parish boundaries. Karen Hutcheson at [email protected] or 598-0758. Please contact Deacon Andy Berry at (719) 235-7724 First Class of

You may have noticed the new display box on the wall by the statue of Saint Francis in the Narthex. This display contains a First Class Relic of a bone of Saint Francis. The box, built by Bill Schlittler, houses , gifted to us by Sister Dorothy.

This new “presence” of Francis in our midst awakens us to his spirituality, his recognition of the Christ in our world, his tender care toward all of creation—and calls us to embrace the same. Francis invites us to see nature as a magni«°cent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of his in«°nite beauty and goodness. We echo the words of Francis from Laudato Si’ addressed to every person on this planet: “I urgently appeal for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet . . . I want to recognize, encourage and thank all those striving in countless ways to guarantee the protection of the home which we share.” . . . (LS 12—14).

We are thankful for this treasure!

Starting in the month of May, here at St. Francis, we have removed the ribbons from the pews except for the two sections nearest the Tabernacle. For those who want a social distancing option, these two sections are for you. The El Paso Health Department has removed capacity restrictions from places of worship.

Dispensation from Sunday Mass Obligation to end May 23 in Diocese of Colorado Springs

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheridan announced that the dispensation from Sunday Mass attendance for Catholics in the Diocese of Colorado Springs will be lifted effective May 23, Pentecost Sunday.

In March of 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, I granted a dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics living within the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Parishes in the diocese resumed public Masses two months later, but the dispensation remained in effect due to capacity restrictions at churches and the need for social distancing. Now, since the worst of the crisis appears to be behind us, the faithful in the diocese will once again be morally obligated to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.

As has always been the case, individuals who are unable to attend Mass due to serious illness or advanced age are dispensed from the Sunday obligation.” For more information & answers to frequently-asked questions, visit www.diocs.org/About/Coronavirus-COVID-19/FAQs.

Creation Care Tip: The Eternal Father confided to the care of St. Joseph his own Plastics contribute to only-begotten Son. (Apr. 5) climate change and are a major pollutant, harming If Joseph was so engaged, heart and soul, in protecting and providing for both wildlife and people. that little family at Nazareth, don’t Here are a few tips to help reduce you think that now in heaven he is your plastic “footprint”: the same loving father and guardian of the whole Church, of all its members, as he was of its Head on • Instead of buying water in plastic bottles, earth? (Apr 29)

use tap water and reusable bottles made of From Pope Pius XII) glass or metal.

• Eliminate plastic garbage bags by using Food Pantry - May 15/16 No expired or opened goods please! paper grocery bags to hold your garbage; Suggestions: Flour, sugar, corn- then, on collection day, place it in a meal, salt, canned stews, canned reusable trash can. fruits, vegetables, boxed meals,

• powdered milk, soups, crackers, Grow your own vegetables and herbs box jello & pudding, catsup, mus- instead of buying store-bought, tard, mayonnaise, canned meat; repackaged produce. tuna, chicken, spam and ham.

• For produce not home grown, bring your Leave items on the main level near the kiosk. Thank you! own packaging and buy only loose fruits and veggies, not those already wrapped in Pray for our Seminarians & Priests,

plastic. calendar thru August 2021: adapted from Statepoint Media www.diocs.org/Vocations/Seminarians Motherhood is a very high calling. What relationship can ever replace the love, guidance and influence mothers LIBRARY CORNER LIBRARY CORNER provide to their children.

In today’s society where do mothers look for guidance? In his Redemptoris Mater, Saint John Paul states "It can thus be said that women, by looking to Mary, find in her the secret of living their femininity with dignity and of achieving their own true advancement. In the light of Mary, the Church sees in the face of women the reflection of a beauty which mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable: the self-offering totality of love; the strength that is capable of bearing the greatest sorrows; limitless fidelity and tireless devotion to work; the ability to combine penetrating intuition with words of support and encouragement”.

The library has several books on parenting shelved under Family.

One great book for mothers is:

Momnipotent: The Not-So-Perfect Woman’s Guide to Catholic Motherhood by Danielle Bean

Danielle Bean provides much-needed encouragement to all women. Momnipotent validates the dignity and importance of motherhood by helping mothers to recognize 8 uniquely feminine strengths, and how to use those strengths to find peace, purpose, balance, and joy in being the woman God created and called them to be.

“The dignity of woman is measured by the order of love.” It is this love that is the heart of all motherhood. – Saint John Paul II

Most Reverend Michael Sheridan,

Bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs

and your Pastor, cordially invite you to attend

The 13th Diocesan Blue Mass Come to Chick-Fil-A on Garden of the Gods. 10% of

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 12:10pm the proceeds goes to Scout Troop 366. Thank you!

at St. Mary’s Cathedral (22 W. Kiowa Ave)

Each year, Bishop Sheridan celebrates the Blue Mass in appreciation of all the dedicated and professional work of our local law enforcement personnel, ÞreÞghters, and Emergency Services/First Responders. This year especially we want to show our appreciation for everyone who has worked so diligently throughout the pandemic.

This year, all personnel will receive a blessed patch, commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The coins for this year are still being made. We ask that you contact Fr. Brad Noonan below and let him know how many coins should be reserved for you.

All Peace OfÞcers and FireÞghters are invited to wear their uniform of the day or their Class A dress uniform.

Please RSVP to [email protected] so that we can have a blessed patch for you & to reserve your coins. Classes previously held at St. Francis have been archived on our website, you can check them out from the comfort of your home!

From www.stfranciscs.org, go to the resources tab which is the last one in the first row. From there, the second row will have new tab options. The Adult Ed Class tab and Disciples on the Way tab contain the following recordings: CEC Wisdom books, Dante’s Divine Comedy, Narnia for grownups, Pauline letters, Mere , Sloth, Companions in Shipwreck, Screwtape letters, Shakespeare’s Catholicism, and Art of Salvation. Enjoy!

Sarah’s Home Cornhole Tournament The Nursery is available during the Sunday 8:30 & 10:30am Masses June 5th 9:30am at Bear Creek Park Terrace (21st st & Argus Rd) Enjoy a peaceful hour with the Lord while your young ones (9 mo-4 yrs) This event will consist of a corn- are cared for in a safe, fun, friendly environment. The nursery is staffed hole tournament, a golden hole with two caring adults at both challenge, other yard games and Masses to ensure your child’s safety & care. activities for the whole family,

All CDC guidelines will be followed. The child’s food trucks and a short presentation temperature will be taken with a no-contact on how to help protect children. thermometer prior to entry. We ask that if your child is sick or has been exposed to an illness, For more info on the event: please wait at least 10 days before using the https://www.sarahshome.us/cornhole-tournament nursery. We will take every precaution to ensure your child’s health and safety! Sarah’s Home is for rescued, sex trafficked teen girls.

Why Should I go To Mass Every Day? (from page 27)

• “The Mass is the most perfect form of prayer!” (Pope Paul VI) • For each Mass we hear with devotion, Our Lord sends a saint to comfort us at death. (revelation of Christ to St. Gertrude the Great). • St. , the stigmatic priest, said, “Every holy Mass, heard with devotion, produces in our souls marvelous effects, abundant spiritual and material graces which we, ourselves, do not know. It is easier for the earth to exist without the sun than without the holy Sacrifice of the Mass.” • St. John Vianney said that if we knew the value of the Mass, we would die of joy. • Your prayers are strongest at the Consecration in Holy Mass (raising of Host and ). • Each time we look at The Most Blessed our place in heaven is raised forever. (revealed by Our Lord to St. Gertrude the Great) • “The Holy Mass would be of greater profit if people had it offered in their lifetime, rather than having it celebrated for the relief of their souls after death.” (Pope Benedict XV) • Once, St. Teresa of Avila was overwhelmed with God’s Goodness and asked Our Lord: “how can I thank you?” Our Lord replied, “ATTEND ONE MASS”. • The Blessed Mary once told her faithful servant, Blessed Alain: “My Son so loves those who assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass that, if it were necessary, He would die for them as many times as they’ve heard Masses.” Weekly Mass Intenons Saturday, May 8, 2021 5:00 p.m. † Marie Louise Prados Sunday, May 9, 2021 8:30 a.m. † Mara Deering 10:30 a.m. † Helen Heindel 5:30 p.m. For St. Francis parishioners and visitors Tuesday, May 11, 2021 8:30 a.m. † Carl Stutz Wednesday, May 12, 2021 8:30 a.m. For The Burich/Hoffman Families Thursday, May 13, 2021 8:30 a.m. For Michael and Martin Ross Friday, May 14, 2021 8:30 a.m. † Sister Laetitia Choi, OSF Saturday, May 15, 2021 5:00 p.m. † Austin Sutton Sunday, May 16, 2021 8:30 a.m. For St. Francis parishioners and visitors 10:30 a.m. † Toni Hymel 5:30 p.m. † Larry Priester

Have a Mass offered for a particular Person; living, deceased (†) or a special need.

Contact the parish office to schedule. No charge but a typical offering is $10.

Stewardship of Treasure FINANCIAL INFO April 26—May 2, 2021 Offertory (Envelopes - $17,566; Online - $4,788) $22,354 Capital Repair & Replacement $1,132 Other Income $1,350

YTD Financial Information (Jul 2020-Jun 2021) As of 3/31/2021 YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Budget DAILY READINGS

FOR THE WEEK Income $806,727 Income $802,114 Expenses ($726,306) Expenses ($742,104) Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Surplus/(Deficit) $80,421 Surplus/(Deficit) $60,010 Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Returning God’s Gifts Diocesan Ministry Appeal Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; As of 4/28/21 -Goal ($87,330) -To donate: Jn 16:12-15 www.diocs.org/GIVE-NOW/Returning-Gods-Gifts Thursday: Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Intentions $ 83,348 Collected $ 62,738 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Catholic Student Center Campaign Jn 16:23b-28 as of 3/22/2021 - Goal ($167,780) - To donate, go to: Sunday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or www.buildingforthefuture.org Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 Intentions $127,024 Collected $115,616 Send all bulletin article requests to Welcome to our Church! [email protected] by 10 a.m. the We are happy to have you here with us. Monday prior to the weekend you would If you are new to the parish or have not yet like it to appear. Around holidays, the registered, please fill out a registration form, deadline will be the previous Thursday. either on our website at ww.stfrancisCS.org, call (599-5031), or stop by the office

Monday-Thursday from 9am-4pm. FEAST OF FAITH - The Creed

Following the readings and the homily, we stand You can also ask an Usher or Father Ken for a together and say or sing the Creed, our profession of faith. registration card and drop in the offertory. The Creed is a solemn statement of belief, a “rule of faith” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 67). It Thank You states the core of what we believe about God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The language of the Creed is Welcome New Parishioner knotty and difficult at times, precisely because its purpose is to express with precision what we believe about God. Robert & Emileth Hayes and daughter

The Creed that we pray most often, the Nicene Creed, Zachary & Michelle Peterson and daughter came out of the earliest ecumenical councils: Nicea in 325 and Constantinople in 381. It originated in a time of great controversy about the divinity of Christ, and thus the Why Register? It is the official way to join a longest section of the Creed relates to Christ, truly human parish community and shows a and truly God. commitment to practice your faith. It The Creed is both communal and personal: it is “we,” entitles you to receive , but it is also “I.” In the Rite of Christian Initiation of enroll in religious education and serve Adults, it is only after listening to the teaching of the as a godparent. Church and professing faith in the Holy that the candidate is admitted to the sacraments. So it is every Parish registration creates a two-fold Sunday. We listen to the word, we profess our faith, and obligation: on one hand, the Pastor and his then we come to the . Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © JS Paluch Apostolate of Lay People take on the obligation to serve the spiritual needs of each parishioner. Bulletin Advertisers On the other hand, the parishioner takes on the obligation to support the mission and needs of A sincere “Thank You” to our loyal the parish. sponsors who, year after year, Some people attend Mass at a parish for years continue to support our parish without registering and this is why we request it. bulletin. Please take a look at the ads on the back and consider their services. Be sure to mention their ad when doing business with Thank you St. Francis Parish for them! supporng our Girl Scout troop 45224 cookie sales! With your generosity we were able to Eucharistic Adoration at St. Francis donate 135 boxes of cookies to Fostering During Thursday Holy Hour, 5-6pm Hope! We are also able to connue funding & Most Fridays from 9am-3:15pm (or till 10am when church is in use) the girls Catholic awards and their “My Faith, My Promise award” along Sacrament of Reconciliation with many more badges and During the Thursday Holy Hour trips! from 5 - 6pm and on Saturdays Your support is greatly from 4 - 4:30pm & anytime by appointment. appreciated! MOUNT ST. FRANCIS COLUMBARIUM 7665 Assisi Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80919 An Elegant and Serene Resting Place on Beautiful Mount St. Francis. Niches Available FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: 719-955-3810 EMAIL: [email protected] Supported by the Sisters of St. Francis of Colorado Springs

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