JULY 4, 2021
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 ABOUT OUR PARISH Mass Schedule WEEKDAY MASS Monday - Friday | 8:15am, 12:00pm WEEKEND MASS Saturday | 8:15am, Vigil 5:00pm Sunday | 7:15am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 2:30pm (Spanish) CONFESSION Saturday | 3:30-4:30pm or by appt.
The office will be closed Monday, July 5 for Contact Us the Independence Day holiday. 8151 Chimneyrock Blvd There will be one Mass only on July 5th at 9AM. Cordova, TN 38016 (901) 756-1213 stfrancismemphis.org As part of our Diocesan 50th Anniversary offi[email protected] celebration, save the date for our first-ever OFFICE HOURS Eucharistic Congress, Oct. 8-9 at the Renasant Monday-Thursday | 9am - 5pm Center in downtown Memphis. A Eucharistic Congress is a Closed 1:00-1:30pm for lunch beautiful gathering of thousands of clergy, religious, laity,
youth, and others to celebrate our Lord’s real presence in Clergy the Eucharist through Masses, speakers, music, confes- PASTOR sions, and adoration. It is a spiritual renewal that visibly Rev. Carl Jude Hood expresses one church, one family. All are invited! ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Carlos Donato For Your Information Rev. Joseph Hastings DEACONS SACRAMENTS Calendar available online. Norman Alexander, Bill Davis, Detailed information about Regular meeting times: Mick Hovanec & Tony Rudolph Sacramental preparation EDGE (6th - 8th Grade) found under Sacraments on Sundays | 4:30pm-5:45pm our website or call the office. LifeTeen (9th - 12th Grade) Parish Staff Sundays | 6:30pm-7:45pm NURSERY Barbara King, Parish Administrator [email protected] Laura Wolterding, Receptionist Available for children 8 mos. to 4 years during 8:45am & Tina Sosnowski, Business Manager BULLETIN 10:30am Sunday Masses in Betty Siano, Director of Religious Ed. New items are requested by Maria Gonzalez, Religious Ed . Assist. the PLC Nursery. noon on Mondays. Email
Tracy McClure, Bulletin/Website new submissions to Chelsea Negray, Music RELIGIOUS EDUCATION September through May, [email protected] Julia & Phillip Norton Co-Directors of Youth Ministry Sundays | 10:15 - 11:45am To place an ad, see the Chris Bernardini, Facilities Mgr. 1st - 12th grades. Visit the inside back cover of this
Mark Morra, Maintenance parish website or call the bulletin. office for more information.
YOUTH MINISTRY
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STFRANCISMEMPHIS.ORG ABOUT OUR PARISH 3 This Week at St. Francis SUNDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day
MONDAY, JULY 5 ~Office & PLC Closed~ 6:00pm • Rm 108 • Knights of Columbus 6:30pm • Chapel • Flame of Love Prayer Group (Spanish)
TUESDAY, JULY 6 6:00pm • Church • Rosario en Español 7:00pm • Rm 112 • Evangelización
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 12:00pm • Rm 111 • Good Friends 6:00pm • Rm 105 • Wacky Wednesday 7:00pm • Rm 111 • Rosary Makers 7:00pm • Rm 112 • Evangelización
THURSDAY, JULY 8 10:00am • Rm 110 • TOPS Stewardship Update 10:00am • Rm 111 • Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30pm • Church • Rosary
FRIDAY, JULY 9 7:00pm • Rm 110 • Spanish Choir Practice
JUNE 20, 2021 SATURDAY, JULY 10 $24,445.36 7:00am • Rm 111 • St. Joseph Men’s Group
4:25pm • Church • Rosary OFFERTORY $22,113.36 EOF $2,332.00
During June and July, the office is closed on Fridays, and bulletin submissions are due Monday at noon.
JULY 4, 2021 | 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4 PRAYER & WORSHIP
MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, JULY 3 Dennis Alcover Jose Lopez 5:00PM † EDNA BROUSSARD by SFA Clergy & Staff
Jane Archer Lyn Lightcap SUNDAY, JULY 4 Deborah Barksdale Catherine Lowie Joe Barrow Josiah McCarty 7:15AM INT/JAY & ALLISON THRON Ryan Barrow Elijah McCarty by Elizabeth Firehammer John Blount Jeff McCulley 8:45AM PARISH Alex Bouchard John McLoskey 10:30AM † SARAH ELLEN SEVIER by the Ciancioso family Glenna Bradshaw Anne McWaters 12:15PM INT/STACY YATSULA by Mike & Denise Yatsula Olga Calvert Matthew Mitchell 2:30PM † ALMAS DEL PURGATORIO by Patricia Morales Angela Capocaccia Larry Mix Parker Card Kyle Nestler MONDAY, JULY 5 Jessa Carter Patrick O'Roark 9:00AM † SOULS IN PURGATORY by Patricia Morales Pat Carter Martha Patterson Cecilia Chiodo Mila Padua TUESDAY, JULY 6 Mary Claeys Charles Puyrus 8:15AM † MARY JANE BEST by Joan Best Joan Couture Sherry Reber 12:00PM † SOULS IN PURGATORY by Patricia Morales Bobby Crowe, Jr. Nathan Reinoeh Laverne Daley Jose Alberto Reyes WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 Rita Dattilo Denise Rivers 8:15AM † ANGELO SEMERARO by the Trinque family Holly Dunehew Oscar Rivera 12:00PM † LONNIE LOEFFEL by Edward & Cornelia Doolan Pam East Donald Rodgers Lou Ellmo Anita Rounsefell THURSDAY, JULY 8 Nora Fernandez Karen Ruffin 8:15AM † BOB VIERKANDT by Emelia Miekicki Eliza Foley Joe Sandlin 12:00PM † JOE TISCIA by Jane Pung Francis Baker Jean Schober Debbie C. Ford Margaret Scott FRIDAY, JULY 9 Gary Ford Gail Simmons 8:15AM INT/RITA WOODWARD Earl Gillespie Gerald Smith by Joe & Rosemarie Micheletti Greg Gillen Ramon Soza 12:00PM † ROBERT MINK, JR. Barbara Glidewell Julie Stackpole by Sam Kok & Emelia Miekicki Diana Goodrum Donna Stokes Barbara Graves Nancy Thielemier SATURDAY, JULY 10 Patsy Griffin John Trouy 8:15AM † NELLA BRAMUCHI by family Chris Hall Jordan Vandewinckel 5:00PM † EDWARD & JOSEPHINE BAUER Jim Hall Virginia Vierkandt by the Musolf family
Pat Hoppe Sandra Warlick Danny Huddleston John Warner SUNDAY, JULY 11 John King Helen Webb 7:15AM † MR. ANGELO by Donna Terrace John Kirkland Matt Wielgosz 8:45AM INT/JEFF & NATALIE McCULLEY by SFA Staff Kathy Kolby Reed Williams 10:30AM PARISH Claire Krebaum Marc Wilson 12:15PM † PAT LaPORTE by Cindy Zelinski Jo Anne LeBlanc Mark Wright 2:30PM INT/LIZET PERALTA by Maria Alvarez Celeste Lepp George Yohanek
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STFRANCISMEMPHIS.ORG ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL 5 Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, Permítanme expresar mis agradecimientos por las muestras de bondad en la despedida.Fue un honor servirles cada domingo por casi dos años. Me gusta mucho la placa que siempre me recordará de ustedes. Espero que les sigan prosperando en la fe y el amor con la gracia del Señor, su servidor, P. Carmelo Mele, O.P. 14º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Rev. Carmen Mele, O.P. (Padre Carmelo), ¿No es éste el carpintero? creer y vivir la gracia de Rector, St. Martin de Porres National Le ha pasado por casuali- tener a Jesucristo como Shrine & Institute dad que a usted le diga la centro de nuestra vida. 190 Adams Avenue gente y especialmente El Papa Francisco lo explica Memphis, Tennessee 381031922 familiares amigos esta mejor con la siguiente (901)5782643, (415)2799234 misma frase. Por ejemplo, pregunta: “¿Por qué los se escucha, es la hija de la compatriotas de Jesús del salón de belleza, es el pasan de la maravilla a la hijo del taquero de la esqui- incredulidad? Hacen una na. Y así sucesivamente, comparación entre el parece que es muy difícil origen humilde de Jesús y reconocer a la persona por sus capacidades actuales: su nombre y por sus virtu- es carpintero, no ha des. ¡Si le paso a Jesús en su estudiado, sin embargo, tiempo nos sucede también predica mejor que los en el nuestro! “Si hay un escribas y hace milagros. lugar donde un profeta es Y en vez de abrirse a la despreciado, es en su tierra, realidad, se escandalizan: RETIRO MATRIMONIAL DE entre sus parientes y en su ¡Dios es demasiado grande RESTAURACION Y SANACION - propia familia” (Marcos 6:4). para rebajarse a hablar a Sabado, 4 de septiembre, Y seguimos de incrédulos través de un hombre tan 9AM a 9PM. 3570 Davieshire Dr, simple! Es el escándalo de en lo que a Dios se refiere, Bartlett, TN 38133. Rev. Jose hay gente que todavía vive la encarnación” (7/8/2018). Guadalupe Tapia, Rev. Robert como si Dios no existiera. Para ser sinceros, casi nun- Favazza, Fausto Reyes, Abraham Lo vivimos en esta terrible ca reconocemos a Cristo en Velasco. Para inscripciones o pandemia, donde tanto las personas que nos dolor ha habido, muchas rodean o a las que tratamos preguntas por favor de llamar a personas han muerto, y aun de cerca. Y es ahí, donde (901)628-5156, (901)596-3753. así no creemos. Para ver a Dios está manifiesto. ¿Cree Costo $100/pareja. Tambien puede Dios entre nosotros, definiti- usted esto? ©LPi llenar la aplicacion en persona en vamente necesitamos de º 6850 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN.
JULY 4, 2021 | 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6 READ & REFLECT
It’s all so ordinary that we can easily miss it. anything extraordinary to see. We have a hard The seagulls hunting and diving for mollusks at time understanding God’s ordinary-ness. Jesus the beach offer a display of determination and grew up in an ordinary town, had neighbors and precision as they gather their food for the day. did normal human things. Perhaps that’s why It’s simply what these creatures do. Yet, there’s we don’t always like the Gospel. It doesn’t dazzle a magical artfulness and skill to their work that us with extraordinary things and bells, lights, and speaks volumes about the One who breathed life whistles, but simply challenges us to take a into their being. This is pretty much the way it is different look at our ordinary stuff. That makes with God’s presence. God comes in common us uncomfortable. We prefer things as they are. ways through common things and ordinary Our lack of faith can even cause us to take people. Sadly, we are so engulfed in our little offense at what Jesus says and does, dismissing worlds of order and ideas to notice the beauty it as folly. and wonder of it all. Many have numbed them- God’s life-giving presence continues to sustain selves to the Divine spark at the essence of all that seagull in flight and keep all things in being life because that’s just the way it is. What’s so regardless of whether we have the faith to see special about it? A sunset is a sunset and a and understand this. Our personal agendas, seagull is a seagull. That’s precisely what they preconceived ideas, misconceptions, and expec- thought about Jesus too. After all, isn’t he just tations can often cause us to be hardened and the carpenter’s son? What merit can his words blinded to what God is doing or desiring to do. possibly have? While God continues to do what he has done for If we’re looking for God to come in an event all eternity, faith is needed for God’s presence to that is so dramatic and intense that it knocks bear fruit. The blinders we wear and the expecta- our socks off, then think again. When pondering tions we bring to life can often prevent us from God’s relationship with His people and God’s seeing graced moments that radiate with God’s action in our lives, we have to go back to the graceful presence. They also prevent God’s humble stable transforming, and the recurring, healing, and creative, hope-filled unending power vision for our of God’s presence. world from It was a quiet, run being realized. of the mill kind of Without faith, night. There was God won’t be nothing able to do spectacular or much for us. extraordinary. To With faith, the naked eye, a we are woman gave June 28 unstoppable birth to a child miracles. ©LPi and there wasn’t
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St. Francis Church is excited to LIBRARY announce that the time is right NEWS for our Church Library to prepare for a Grand Reopening! The former space has been cleared out, cleaned up, painted and refurbished. WE NEED YOU to make this happen! We are seeking volunteers to staff the desk and help patrons check out books Saturdays before Mass and Sundays between Masses. Orientation will take place in the next week or so. You're here anyway - sign up and help out! Please email your name and phone number to [email protected], and someone will be in contact with you. We'd love to be open by the end of July!
LAY MINISTERS The third quarter schedule is now posted on the website and in the Narthex. Please check for the dates and times you are scheduled, and mark them on your calendar. If you are unable to serve on a scheduled date, please make sure to find a substitute as soon as possible, and THANK YOU for your willingness to serve!
Procedure for Reporting Sexual Abuse Anyone who has knowledge of or who has cause to suspect an incident of sexual abuse should report the information to the appropriate civil authorities first at(877)237-0004, then to Diocesan Child & Youth Protection at (901)359-2027 or Diocesan Victim Assistance (901)652-4066.
JULY 4, 2021 | 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8 OUR PARISH SCHOOL ST. FRANCIS HELP WANTED St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School invites qualified candidates to submit a resume/application for the OF ASSISI position of school receptionist. As the first face many of our CATHOLIC students, parents, and visitors encounter, the ideal candidate must be approachable and have an inviting and friendly SCHOOL personality. Additionally, this person should be able to communicate clearly and professionally (orally and written) in both English and Spanish. 2100 N. Germantown Pkwy Additionally, the successful candidate should have: Cordova, TN 38016 Knowledge and proficient use of Apple products (901) 388-7321 Knowledge and proficient use of Office 365 Suite and sfawolves.org Google Calendar Command of common office equipment (copiers, phone systems, postage machine, fax, etc.) STRONG capability to multi-task and manage time Strong organizational skills A LICIALICIA B ROWNROWN, P RINCIPALRINCIPAL Ability to exercise considerable discretion/confidentiality in regard to all school/parish information.
Pay: $12 -$14 per hour, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate. Interested parties should send a resumé and references to [email protected].
Your parish school serves students 2-years-old through 8th grade. For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Susan Fetz at (901) 381-2548.
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The Youth will attend the Memphis Redbirds game at AutoZone Park at 7pm on July 28th! Visit: stfrancismemphis.org/youth to register, and we'll see you there!
We are looking for a few good young men and women to help mentor, guide, and have fun with our SFA Youth Groups. We normally meet during the school year on Sundays from 4:30-8pm, as well as a few dates in the summer. Get involved with our service projects, field trips, and the Steubenville Youth Conference in Springfield, MO! Remember that God does not call the equipped, He equips the called! For more info, contact Julia Norton: (901)435-3614, [email protected].
For more information about Youth Groups or Young Adults, contact Julia or Phillip Norton at (901)435-3614 or [email protected].
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St. Louis Church, Wed., July 14. 6PM Mass followed by dinner in the Clunan Center. Hear exciting testimonies from the college students biking from Natchez, MS to St. Louis, MO in just 5 days. Witnessing to the dignity of the unborn, MONDAY, JULY 5 - 6PM, Rm 108 these cyclists are raising money for The Morning Center in Memphis. Come support their effort! If you are unable to join us in person, checks may be dropped off at the St. Louis Church office, M-F, 8AM-5PM. Checks payable to: Biking for Babies. Questions? Call/text Libby: (901)355-8546.
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HELP YOUR MARRIAGE - 25% of couples say they are ‘happily married.’ For everyone else, there is Retrouvaille. Those in frustrated, angry, or silent relationships can take advantage of Retrouvaille to help rebuild marriages. For confidential information or to register for the program be- ginning Sept. 3-5, call (800)470-2230, (615)523-0631, email: [email protected], or visit HelpOurMarriage.com.
SUFFERING AFTER ABORTION? Experience the healing love of Jesus at the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, Sept. 24-26. Talks by others who have had abortions and understand your suffering. Spiritual exercises to help on your journey of healing. Strictly confidential. Do not be afraid to experi- ence God’s love, compassion and forgiveness! Contact Cathy: (901)463-3595, [email protected]. (877)HOPE4ME, rachelsvineyard.org.
DIOCESAN MULTICULTURAL FESTIVALS - Showcase and celebrate the different heritage traditions in our diocese. Share your cuisine, music, dance, performances, and local- ly or globally made hand-crafted goods. For information or to participate, contact Sharon Kowalke at (901)373-1234, or email [email protected].
Saturday, August 28, 11AM- 7PM. St. Louis Catholic Church, 203 S. White Station, Memphis, TN 38117
Saturday, September 11, 11AM- 7PM. St. Mary’s Jackson, 1665 Highway 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN 38305
Saturday, September 11, 6- 9PM. Immaculate Concep- tion Church, 1303 Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 38261
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