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June 27, 2021 13th 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

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sundays 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30pm (Spanish) & 5:30 pm Weekdays 9 am Mon - Sat and 6 pm Mon - Fri Reconciliation/Confession Monday-Friday 8:30am, Fridays 6:30 pm, Saturday 4 pm or by appt..

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Sacred Of The : Treasures Of The Church St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Castle Rock, CO A teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics

Saturday, July 3 at 10:00 am. Teaching in the Sanctuary followed by Exposition and Veneration in Assisi Hall

Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross will be here with an extraordinary Vatican collection of over 150 relics, some as old as 2000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. , St. , St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi, St. , St. , and St. . There will also be a portion of the Veil of Our Lady and one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world.

Those in attendance will be able to examine and venerate each . Throughout history, many healings have been worked in the presence of relics; and thousands have occurred through this ministry. Do not miss this opportunity. You are encouraged to bring your articles of devotion (such as , holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members, which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession.

June 27, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 3 This Week’s Message From Our Priests Great Testimony of Saint

Last week I began talking about St. Polycarp. His martyrdom is a historical reality. He died for one reason: his unyielding in the Lord, Christ. However, Polycarp's well-recorded death is only one of many lives that were given to reveal and proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. Considering the cruel and torturous deaths of Christians of the first three centuries, all theories that is a fabricated myth, created for the personal gain of its followers, must be rejected. Even today, many will die for a belief, but none will die for a lie. God allows the deaths of His saints not because He is a helpless or indifferent Lord, but because their deaths are powerful declarations of the gift of life (eternal life) that is offered to us through the Person of Jesus Christ. Polycarp, like many other Christians to this day, was only able to die for Christ because he lived for Christ. His life was radically transformed by the work of the Holy Spirit: the worries, pains and fears of this world no longer bound him. Polycarp's life and death provides an inspirational example for all Christians. He gave his earthly life for Christ, and through his sacrifice, he gained eternal life. Saint relates that he saw and heard Polycarp personally in lower Asia; he heard Polycarp tell that he had met with the Saint John and others who had seen Jesus. Irenaeus also reports that Polycarp was converted to Christianity by , was consecrated a bishop, and communicated with many who had seen Jesus. With fraternal affection, Fr. Homero C.

Worship - Prayer - Stewardship

Readings for the week of June 27, 2021 The Bishop’s Dispensation from in person Sunday Wis 1:13-15, 2-23-24 attendance at Mass has expired 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mk 5:21-43 On June 1st New Policies Started: Monday: Gn 18:16-33 Mt 8:18-22 • Reservations are not needed - for any Mass. Tuesday: Acts 12:1-11 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18 • Masks are not required, except in the Purple Mt 16:13-19 section. Wednesday: Gn 21:5. 8-20a Mt 8:28-34 • There are no longer any seat assignments. Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19 Mt 9:1-8 • There are no longer any space limitations at Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19, 24:1-8, 62-67 Mt 9:9-13 any Mass. Saturday Eph 2:19-22 Jn 20:24-29 Use hand sanitizer when entering. Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5 •

2 Cor 12:7-10 Choose your own seat in the Sanctuary, until it is FULL, Mk 6:1-6a 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 15-21, 2021 (by the working sacristy) Regular Offertory $16,457.00 Weekly Budget $27,000.00 5YFF Debt Reduction $5,273.00 Weekly Budget $6,157.00 SVDP Poor Box $71.03 We are a Stewardship Parish. In gratitude to God for all His gifts, the Faith Community of St. Francis will donate this week’s tithe to "God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7) Ave Maria School

June 27, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 4 Mass Intentions Adoration

Monday, June 28, 2021 9:00 am + John & Rose Lech Adoration 6:00 pm + Dolores King

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:00 am + Barbaro Bovenzi of the 6:00 pm Julie Ray

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 9:00 am + Mary Margaret Whitehouse 6:00 pm + Mr. & Mrs. Albert Arndt

Thursday, July 1, 2021 9:00 am + Charles LaHeist 6:00 pm + Miguel Castillo

Friday, July 2, 2021 9:00 am Chuck Higson 6:00 pm + Loretta Crater

Saturday, July 3, 2021 9:00 am + Sean Moler 5:30 pm + Larry Bates Our next Sunday, July 4, 2021 7:30 am The Parishioners of St. Francis First Friday Overnight Adoration 9:30 am Ted Schnittgen 11:30 am + Mercey James, Ady & Nicto Simmons, will be Roberto Marchena nd 1:30 pm + Maria Trinidad Guillen Friday July 2 at 7pm 5:30 pm + Andy Holst thru Saturday July 3rd at 8am Please continue to Pray for the Sick, those recovering from surgery and terminally ill: Becky Catterall John Maguire, Marguerite Purichio, Betina Machamer Gary Kuntz, Mulvaney, Patty Hogan, Shelly Busby, Ryan, For your safety, Janice Veresh, Marilyn Wandersee, Austin Eddy, Steven Fixter Pekol, Addie Flores, you must sign up to get information John McGuire, Reece Rubino, Helen Wagner, on building access. John Roscoe, Alaina Griffith, Arleen Gillen, Steven Hain, Susan Cvikota, Bob Delaney, We will contact you personally Jim Burke, Jack Temple, Lynne Schoefield, Barb Ridgeway, Leona Hightower, Dolores Braun, with the information. Cimberleigh Smith, Rebecca Hightower, Jessica Tidball, Wes Rabens, Rosemarie Olmstead, Ceara Bristol, https://stfrancis.weadorehim.com Kathy Card, Nancy, Katlyn Pride, Tressa Guthrie, Michael Klausner, Bob & Emma Rietsch, Megan Mehl, Jonny Landis, Joe Mack, We need more Adorers to sign up Kaye Le May, Zachary Quick, Richard Salome Kimra Dietrich, Ann Hurley, Quintana, or we will need to cancel!! Audra Hehr, Gary McFarlen, Barbara Skene, More people are needed for all time slots, Gary Dempsey, Owen Collins, Denise & Mike Don Hull, Robert Cooney, Cortellini, but especially Steven Chin, Brenden Tronick, Sara McKinney, for 1:00am, 2:00am, 4:00am and 7:00am. Teenie Modrigal, Katherine Bylsma, Connie & Jackie Bilder, Colleen & Wayne Harley Rothmeyer, James Davis, Boddicker, Kathleen Wilson, Jonathan Dahlem, Sarah Sloat, Janet Kane, Teagan Mc Donald Everett Hughes, Megan Hakes, Fr. Dana Christensen, William Mulcahy, Darby Kucinski, Frances Staahl, Weekdays in the Sanctuary Ben Bilder, Kenneth Osredker, Monday, Wednesday, Friday +++ from 10am - 12pm and 2 - 5:30 pm May the healing presence of Christ comfort them. and

If your loved one’s name has been on this list for more Tuesday, Thursday than two years, please call the office to let us know if from 10am - 5:30pm prayers are still needed. Adjustments will be made for funerals and weddings

We must have TWO adorers at all times. “In a world where there is so much noise, Please sign up and commit to a regular visit with so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of our Lord and Savior! Jesus concealed in the Host. Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful. It is a source of comfort and light, Questions? particularly to those who are suffering.” Contact Mary Jo White at [email protected] Benedict XVI

June 27, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 5 Golf Tournament

Fifth Annual St. Francis of Assisi Golf Tournament

Monday, September 20, 2021 at Redhawk Ridge Golf Course 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr, Castle Rock, CO

7:30 am Registration Begins 8:30 am Shotgun Start

Tournament proceeds equally support three benefactors: of Cen- tral Colorado, local Knights of Columbus Council 8909 charities, - both of which do tremendous work in serving the poor and needy in our community - and the Saint Francis of Assisi sanctuary debt reduction fund.

Single golfer - $150 or Foursome - $600 Last week for

Your $150 paid registration includes: Early Bird rate!! • 18 holes of golf with cart $560 before • driving range July 4th • breakfast, lunch, beverages and prizes

We also need Event Sponsors and individual hole sponsors. This is a great advertising opportunity for local businesses and a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together for a day of fun and camaraderie. For more information or to Sign up to Golf and/or become a Sponsor, visit the website www.stfranciscr.org or call Andrea in the office 303-688-3025.

Sign up for the golf tournament with your foursome or if you are a single golfer we will put you with a group of new golf friends! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Registration forms available on the website

There will be Skill Contests throughout the course with prizes awarded including a $10,000 Hole-in-One!

Come out for a fun day of golf and friendship.

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Prayer for Vocations Eternal Father, we lift up these seminarians and priests of our diocese. Sanctify them. Protect and guide them. Mold them into the likeness and holiness of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Underlined names are seminarians, followed by where they are studying.

Names in bold indicate the seminarian’s birthday or a priest’s ordination anniversary.

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St. Vincent de Paul This Week’s Parish Calendar 303-847-2606

Sunday, June 27 2021 Thanks to all of our volunteers that helped 8:30am Knights of Columbus Meeting Assisi Hall with our Food Pantry on June 26. We 10:45am Stephen Ministry CR Meeting Library 1:00pm 3rd Order Meeting Off Site welcome parishioners telling anyone of Monday, June 28, 2021 our food pantry on the 2nd and 4th 8:20am Sanctuary Saturday of the month. Each pantry offers perishable, 10:00am Adoration for 2 hours Sanctuary quality proteins and staples including toiletries and 2:00pm Adoration for 3 1/2 hours Sanctuary 6:00pm Respect Life Meeting Library household supplies. Donations offset the cost of doing 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision Meeting Lower Level East Halls good works for others Tuesday, June 29, 2021 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary 10:00am Adoration for 7 1/2 hours Sanctuary July Food Pantries: 10:00am ENDOW: Redemptoris Mater Assisi Hall 1:00pm Prayer Shawl & Baptism Blanket Ministry Library Saturday - July 10 7:00pm Spirituality with Fr. Chris Assisi Hall

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary Basement of Assisi Hall 10:00am Adoration for 2 hours Sanctuary 2:00pm Adoration for 3 1/2 hours Sanctuary

Saturday – June 26 Thursday, July 1, 2021 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 10:00am Adoration 7 1/2 Hours Sanctuary

Parking Lot, Friday, July 2, 2021 In conjunction with our partner, 6:00am Men’s Ministry LL East Food Bank of the Rockies 8:20am Rosary Sanctuary 10:00am Adoration for 2 hours 4:30pm Wedding Rehearsal: Larios/Escobeda Sanctuary We currently do not need any food donations. 7:00pm Overnight Adoration until 8:00am Sanctuary

Because of your generosity, our Food Pantry is Saturday, July 3, 2021 full. Thank you! We also welcome cash 9:00am Mass Sanctuary donations as well to offset our clients in need 10:00am Baptism: Kiara Navarro–Melcher Sanctuary of other expenses including rent and utilities 10:00am Treasures of the Church Relics Exposition Sanctuary 11:00am Treasures of the Church Relics Exposition Assisi Hall 2:00pm Wedding: Larios/Escobeda Sanctuary Cash can be left in the Poor Box 4:00pm Confessions Sanctuary in the Narthex or mailed to the Parish Office, The Office will be closed Monday July 5th “Attention SVDP”

We thank you for your prayers and your generous contributions to help us meet our mission of providing assistance to those in our community that need our help.

Job Vacancy

Help Wanted! Director of Faith Formation:

Preschool thru 5th Grade We need one or two volunteers with access to a St Francis of Assisi pickup truck to help Castle Rock, CO with picking up food at Walmart. Full Time This requires about 2 to 3 hours once a month. If you can help us, please contact Leann at Complete description and [email protected]. applications are available in the Office. A background check will be required.

EOE Fr. Homero Cardozo

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Men's Ministry Meeting in person and virtually Please obtain the latest information by calling Friday mornings at 6:00 am. 303-847-2606 Please contact Kevin Zink at 303-884-7871 or email [email protected] or visiting the website for virtual sign up information www.svdpcr.org

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July 12-13 and 15-16 Sunday, July, 11 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Lower Level East It is that time of year!!

In order to prepare for the coming Use BLOOD DRIVE CODE A155 when scheduling school year, we clean all the tables and your appointment at donors.vitalant.org Hosted by Knights of Columbus vinyl chairs on the parish buildings and reset them for the new year. And while we do this the carpet cleaners come in and clean all the carpets. It Beware!! takes a coordinated effort and several volunteers. Scammers are at it again! If you receive an email that looks like it is from Please review the available slots on Fr. Homero, saying he needs help, IT IS NOT FROM FR. HOMERO. Sign Up Genius to sign up. Father Homero would talk to you in person, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44a8ac2ca0fc1-annual not send an email. Verify all emails, they often look like they are from a friend, but they are not. Lunch will be provided!! We are also receiving scams saying they are from Amazon.

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June 27, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 9 Faith Formation

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27 de junio de 2021 13º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario de Asís Iglesia Católica Romana 2746 Fifth Street • Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 303-688-3025 Oficina 303-405-6808 Fax P. Homero Cardozo, Párroco P. Tim O’Connell, Vicario Parroquial www.stfranciscr.org Servicio de Emergencia Sacramental 720-215-4540

UNA PARROQUIA DE SER VIDORES Misas/Sacramentos

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. Exposición de Reliquias Sagradas ¡Oportunidad privilegiada en la parroquia Mensaje Seminal de Nuestros Sacerdotes San Francisco de Asís! Sábado 3 de julio a las 10:00am Gran Testimonio de San Policarpo Te invitamos a una conferencia para aprender acerca El martirio de Policarpo es una realidad histórica. del tesoro que son las reliquias sagradas y a la Murió por una razón: su fe inquebrantable en el Señor exposición de más de 150 de ellas, Jesucristo. Sin embargo, la bien documentada muerte de algunas con 2000 años de antigüedad. Policarpo es solo una de las muchas vidas que se dieron para reve- Entre los tesoros que se expondrán se lar y proclamar la verdad de Jesucristo. Teniendo en cuenta las encuentran muertes crueles y tortuosas de los cristianos de los primeros tres reliquias sagradas de San José, siglos, deben rechazarse todas las teorías de que el cristianismo es San Francisco de Asís, un fragmento de la un mito fabricado. Incluso hoy, muchos morirán por una creencia, Santa Cruz y del velo de la Virgen María. pero ninguno morirá por una mentira. Para mayor información visita Dios permite la muerte de sus santos no porque sea indiferente, www.treasuresofthechurch.com sino porque sus muertes son declaraciones poderosas del don de la vida (vida eterna) que se nos ofrece a través de la persona de Jesucristo. Policarpo, como muchos otros cristianos hasta el día de hoy, solo pudo morir por Cristo porque vivió para Cristo. SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS Su vida fue transformada radicalmente por la obra del Espíritu PARA LA SANTA MISA : las preocupaciones, dolores y temores de este mundo ya no LOS DOMINGOS A LA 1:30 pm lo ataban. La vida y la muerte de Policarpo nos ofrecen un ejemplo Hay muchas oportunidades y ministerios: inspirador para todos los cristianos. Dio su vida terrenal por Cristo hospitalidad, lectores, y, mediante su sacrificio, obtuvo la vida eterna. Ministros de la Sagrada Comunión, San Ireneo relata que vio y escuchó a Policarpo personalmente en música, monaguillos. Todos igualmente importantes e Asia menor; oyó al propio Policarpo decir que se había encontrado indispensables. con el apóstol San Juan y otros que habían visto a Jesús. Ireneo Te invitamos a considerar en oración poner tus también informa que Policarpo fue convertido al cristianismo por talentos al servicio de Dios. Mt 25:14-30 los apóstoles, fue consagrado obispo y se tuvo contacto con mu- Para mayor información contacta a chos que habían visto a Jesús. Mary Carmen en la oficina al Con afecto fraternal, 303-688-3025 Fr. Homero C.