June 20, 2021 12th in Ordinary Time St. Francis of Roman Church 2746 Fifth Street • Castle Rock, 80104 303-688-3025 Office 303-405-6808 Fax Fr. Homero Cardozo, Pastor Fr. Tim O’Connell, Parochial Vicar www.stfranciscr.org Sacramental Emergency 720-215-4540 A STEWARDSHIP

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June 20, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 3 This Week’s Message From Our Saint

Polycarp is a celebrated figure in the history of . A direct of the apostle John, Polycarp lived between 70 and 155 A.D. Several ancient sources document the contributions of Polycarp to Christianity, including his letters written to the church at Philippi, in which he encourages the members to remain strong in their faith and to flee from materialism. Polycarp served as the of the church at Smyrna (modern day Izmir in Turkey) and was recognized as one of the early combatants of Christian heresies. He rejected the teachings of Marcion, an influential heretic who tried to create a "new brand" of Christianity by redefining God and rejecting Old Testament teachings, and the Gnostic heresies that were beginning to spread throughout the Christian church. Polycarp's greatest contribution to Christianity may be his martyrdom. His martyrdom stands as one of the most well documented events of antiquity. The emperors of had triggered bitter attacks against the Christians during this period, and members of the early church recorded many of the persecutions and deaths. Polycarp was arrested on the charge of being a Christian, a member of a politically dangerous cult whose rapid growth needed to be stopped. Amidst an angry mob, the Roman proconsul took pity on such a gentle old man and urged Polycarp to proclaim, "Caesar is Lord". If only Polycarp would make this declaration and offer a small pinch of incense to Caesar's statue, he would escape torture and death. To this Polycarp responded, "Eighty-six years I have served Christ, and He never did me any wrong. How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?" Steadfast in his stand for Christ, Polycarp refused to compromise his beliefs, and thus, was burned alive at the stake.

With fraternal affection, Fr. Homero C.

Worship - Prayer - Stewardship

Readings for the week of June 20, 2021 The Bishop’s Dispensation from in person Sunday Jb 38:1, 8-11 attendance at Mass has expired 2 Cor 5:14-17 Mk 4:35-41 On June 1st New Policies Started: Monday: Gn 12:1-9 Mt 7:1-5 • Reservations are not needed - for any Mass. Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18 Mt 7:6, 12-14 • Masks are not required, except in the Purple Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18 Mt 7:15-20 section. Thursday: Is 49:1-6 • There are no longer any seat assignments. Acts 13:22-26 Lk 1:57-66, 80 • There are no longer any space limitations at Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Mt 8:1-4 any Mass. Saturday Gn 18:1-15 Mt 8:5-17 Use hand sanitizer when entering. Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15, 2-23-24 •

2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 Choose your own seat in the Sanctuary, until it is FULL, Mk 5:21-43 then there will be overflow seating in the Narthex

We greatly appreciate the donations that have been mailed or brought into the office, and appreciate your continued support. Masks are required for EVERY Mass

In the Purple section June 7-14, 2021 (by the working sacristy) Regular Offertory $21,673.00 Weekly Budget $27,000.00 5YFF Debt Reduction 2,747.00 Weekly Budget $6,157.00 SVDP Poor Box $305.00 We are a Stewardship Parish.

Online/Kiosk Donations May 2021 In gratitude to God for all His gifts, the Faith Community Regular Offertory $48,275.26 of St. Francis will donate this week’s tithe to

5YFF Debt Reduction $7,421.00 Annunciation School

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Monday, June 21, 2021 9:00 am + Rita Kuntz 6:00 pm + Fr. Paul Wicker

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9:00 am + Tom Beauregard 6:00 pm Marylew Esslinger

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 9:00 am + Ken Backer 6:00 pm + Joyce Dentine Kresl

Thursday, June 24, 2021 9:00 am + Mary Margaret Whitehouse 6:00 pm Maggie Cingoranelli

Friday, June 25, 2021 9:00 am + Frank “Butch” Urban Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 6:00 pm + Frank Urban

Saturday, June 26, 2021 9:00 am Barbara & John Rymkiewicz Thursday, June 24, 2021 5:30 pm The Parishioners of St. Francis

Sunday, June 27, 2021 7:30 am Dave Lupomech 6:45 pm 9:30 am + Anna Ciseneros 11:30 am + 1:30 pm Edrick Hernandez Cumpleanos Assisi Hall 5:30 pm Deb Calhoun Please continue to Pray for the Sick, those In appreciation for all the hard recovering from surgery and terminally ill: Becky Catterall John Maguire, Marguerite Pu- work of the Volunteers who helped Betina Machamer Gary Kuntz, richio, Patty Hogan, Shelly Busby, Mulvaney, Janice Veresh, Marilyn Wandersee, Ryan, behind the scenes at our parish Steven Fixter Pekol, Austin Eddy, John McGuire, Reece Rubino, Addie Flores, John Roscoe, Alaina Griffith, Helen Wagner, over the last two years Steven Hain, Susan Cvikota, Arleen Gillen, Jim Burke, Jack Temple, Bob Delaney, (especially the last year!) Barb Ridgeway, Leona Hightower, Lynne Schoefield, Cimberleigh Smith, Rebecca Hightower, Dolores Braun, Wes Rabens, Rosemarie Olmstead, Jessica Tidball, we, the Staff at St Francis, Kathy Card, Nancy, Ceara Bristol, Tressa Guthrie, Michael Klausner, Katlyn Pride, Megan Mehl, Jonny Landis, Bob & Emma Rietsch, would like to invite you to a Kaye Le May, Zachary Quick, Joe Mack, Kimra Dietrich, Ann Hurley, Richard Salome Audra Hehr, Gary McFarlen, Quintana, dinner in your honor. Gary Dempsey, Owen Collins, Barbara Skene, Don Hull, Robert Cooney, Denise & Mike Steven Chin, Brenden Tronick, Cortellini, Teenie Modrigal, Katherine Bylsma, Sara McKinney, Dinner will be a catered Fajita Buffet, Colleen & Wayne Harley Rothmeyer, Connie & Jackie Bild- Boddicker, Kathleen Wilson, er, served by our priests and . Sarah Sloat, Janet Kane, James Davis, Everett Hughes, Megan Hakes, Jonathan Dahlem, Fr. Dana Christensen, William Mulcahy, Teagan Mc Donald Darby Kucinski, Frances Staahl, Please RSVP by Monday June 21st Ben Bilder, Kenneth Osredker, on Sign up Genius website +++ You will be asked what ministry you are signing May the healing presence of Christ comfort them. up for and the name of your spouse, if you are If your loved one’s name has been on this list for more than two years, please call the office to let us know if bringing him/her. prayers are still needed. Thank you for all you do!

Please offer your prayers for those who have recently died, especially: www.signupgenius.com/go/ 10C0F44A8AC2CA0FC1-volunteer Beverly Ann Tonge

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her, O Lord and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her

June 20, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 5 Adoration Adoration of the

Our next First Friday Overnight Adoration will be Friday July 2nd at 7pm thru Saturday July 3rd at 8am

For your safety, you must sign up to get information on building access. We will contact you personally with the information.

We need more Adorers to sign up or we will need to cancel!! More people are needed for all time slots, but especially for 1:00am, 2:00am, 4:00am and 7:00am.

Weekdays in the Sanctuary Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am - 12pm and 2 - 5:30 pm and Tuesday, Thursday from 10am - 5:30pm Adjustments will be made for funerals and weddings

We must have TWO adorers at all times. Please sign up and commit to a regular visit with our Lord and Savior!

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Questions? Contact Mary Jo White at [email protected]

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Sunday, June 20 2021 Thanks to all of our volunteers that helped 10:45am Stephen Ministry CR Meeting Library 1:00pm Encourage Meeting McGivney Hall with our Food Pantry on June 13. As things are beginning to return to normal, Monday, June 21, 2021 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary we hope that the families that have stayed 10:00am Adoration for 2 hours Sanctuary away will return. If you are aware of families that 2:00pm Adoration for 3 1/2 hours Sanctuary need our help, please let them know about our Food Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Pantries. 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary 10:00am Adoration for 7 1/2 hours Sanctuary Next Food Pantry: 10:00am ENDOW: Redemptoris Mater Assisi Hall 1:00pm Prayer Shawl & Baptism Blanket Ministry Library 7:00pm Spirituality with Fr. Chris Assisi Hall Saturday – June 26 Wednesday, June 23, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary Parking Lot, 10:00am Adoration for 2 hours Sanctuary In conjunction with our partner, 2:00pm Adoration for 3 1/2 hours Sanctuary 7:00pm Knights of Columbus Meeting Assisi Hall Food Bank of the Rockies Thursday, June 24, 2021 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary We currently do not need any food donations. Because of 10:00am Adoration 7 1/2 Hours Sanctuary your generosity, our Food Pantry is full. 11:00am SFA Staff Meeting Assis Hall 6:45pm Outreach Committee Meeting McMahon Fireplace 6:45pm Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Assisi Hall/Parking Lot Cash can be left in the Poor Box 7:00pm Chorus of Faith Rehearsal Choir Room

in the Narthex or mailed to the Parish Office, Friday, June 25, 2021 6:00am Men’s Ministry LL East “Attention SVDP” 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary 10:00am Baptism: Maddison Pacheco Sanctuary We thank you for your prayers and your generous contributions to 4:30pm Wedding Rehearsal: Acosta/Arndt Sanctuary

help us meet our mission of providing assistance to those in our Saturday, June 26, 2021 community that need our help. 9:00am Mass Sanctuary 9:00am SVDP Outdoor Food Pantry Assisi Hall 10:00am Baptism: Garrett Lee Kennedy Sanctuary 10:00am Baptism: Luna Juarez Sanctuary 11:00am Hospitality Ministry Training Sanctuary Proudly Servicing St. Francis11:30am of AssisiColorado Knights of Columbus Meeting Assisi Hall 2:00pm Wedding: Acosta/Arndt Sanctuary 410 S Wilcox Street 4:00pm Confessions Sanctuary

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Pray every Day from March 25 – December 25 Even though my mother cannot feel me yet, For YOUR adopted unborn child I can kick and flip around. I can move my Name your child eyes but my eyelids are closed. My cartilage is changing to bone. I can suck my thumb and Place the prayer in a special place at home. I hiccup when I swallow fluid. I am now three inches long and can hear outside noises. I can close my fingers around an object and I can squint, frown and smile. I am starting to react to my environment and I can already feel sensations like pain and pressure.

Your baby at three months:

Monthly bulletin updates will continue to show you how he or she develops!

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An open invitation to ALL men of the parish from our Knights Council

Fr. Homero will speak on his vocational discernment “A ’s Journey from Peru to Colorado Springs” Wednesday, June 23rd 7 pm in Assisi Hall

Our special guest is St. Francis of Assisi Pastor Father Homero, who will speak to us on his vocation discernment and his long priest journey from Peru to Colorado Springs. Father Homero will also do a special consecration of our council and its men.

Following the meeting we’ll have a social with plenty of food and adult refreshments for all. Come hear about some of our important programs for the year ahead. Fr. Homero and Grand Knight welcome you and especially encourage you to join us as we return to a state of normal social interaction among our parishioners this summer.

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Misa: Domingos a las 1:30pm Reconciliación: Lunes - Viernes a las 8:30 am, Viernes a las 6:30 pm, Sabado a las 4:00 pm o Domingo a la 1:00 pm. Preparación y Clases: Antes de comenzar los preparativos de su celebración, por favor contacte al Padre Homero o Padre Tim. Pre-Bautismales: Coordinar en con Miguel al 720-999-5434. Matrimonios: Por favor llame 12 meses antes de comenzar los preparativos de su celebración. Quinceañeras: Favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial 12 meses antes de la fecha de su celebración para conocer los requisitos. Cena de Agradecimiento para Voluntarios Mensaje Seminal de Nuestros Sacerdotes Jueves 24 de junio, 2021 6:45 pm San Policarpo Assisi Hall Policarpo es una figura célebre en la historia del cristianis- mo. Discípulo directo del apóstol Juan, Policarpo vivió entre el 70 y el 155 d.C. Varias fuentes antiguas documentan las El equipo de San Francisco de Asís invita a todos contribuciones de Policarpo al cristianismo, incluidas sus cartas escritas a los voluntarios que ayudaron en la parroquia, es- la iglesia de Filipos, en las que anima a los miembros a permanecer fuer- pecialmente el año pasado, a una cena en tes en su fe y a huir del materialismo. Policarpo sirvió como obispo de la reconocimiento a su arduo trabajo y dedicación iglesia en Esmirna (la actual Izmir en Turquía) y fue reconocido como uno en la parroquia. de los primeros combatientes de las herejías cristianas. Rechazó las ense- ñanzas de Marción, un hereje influyente que trató de crear una "nueva marca" de cristianismo redefiniendo a Dios y rechazando las enseñanzas Nuestros sacerdotes y diáconos estarán sirviendo del Antiguo Testamento, y las herejías gnósticas que comenzaban a exten- deliciosas fajitas. derse por toda la iglesia cristiana. La mayor contribución de Policarpo al cristianismo puede ser su martirio. Por favor confirma tu asistencia antes del Su martirio se erige como uno de los acontecimientos más bien documen- 21 junio, 2021 en: tados de la antigüedad. Los emperadores de Roma habían desencadenado amargos ataques contra los cristianos durante este período, y los miem- bros de la iglesia primitiva registraron muchas de las persecuciones y www.signupgenius.com/ muertes. Policarpo fue arrestado bajo el cargo de ser cristiano, miembro go/10C0F44A8AC2CA0FC1-volunteer. de un culto políticamente peligroso cuyo rápido crecimiento necesitaba ser detenido. En medio de una turba enfurecida, el procónsul romano se Incluye el nombre del ministerio al que compadeció del anciano e instó a Policarpo a proclamar: "César es el Se- ñor". Si tan solo Policarpo hiciera esta declaración y ofreciera una peque- perteneces y el nombre de tu esposo o esposa si ña pizca de incienso a la estatua de César, escaparía de la tortura y la va a acompañarte. muerte. A esto, Policarpo respondió: "Ochenta y seis años he servido a Cristo, y Él nunca me hizo nada malo. ¿Cómo puedo blasfemar contra Preguntas? mi Rey que me salvó?" Firme en su posición por Cristo, Policarpo se negó a comprometer sus creencias y, por lo tanto, fue quemado vivo en la Contacta a Mary Carmen en la oficina hoguera. Con afecto fraternal, 303-688-3025 Fr. Homero C.