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3791 Pike Road, Longmont, Colorado 80503 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Sunday Twentieth Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT Mission of the Church “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Mt 28:19-20 Welcome to Our Guests Upcoming Events Thank you for visiting with us today. If you would like to Peach Orders continue...Aug. 17/18 join our parish please fill out a registration form found in the 15 Minutes of Fame...August 21, after morning Mass pamphlet rack. Welcoming packs are also available in the Safe Environment Class...Aug. 22, 6:30 pm parish office during the week. Diocese Catechist Retreat...Aug. 24, JPII Center Office Hours CGS Open House...Aug. 24/25 after Masses Open Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

K o C Breakfast for Little Flower...Aug. 25, see below Mass Schedule MUMS...Sept. 5, 12, St. John’s Saturdays: 4:30 pm Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 5:00 pm Weekdays: Mon., Wed.-Fri.: 8:00 am Boy’s Discernment Retreat...Sept. 8, St. John Vianney First Fridays: 8:00 am First Saturdays: 8:30 am Holy Days of Obligation: To be determined The Knights of Columbus will be taking orders for Palisade Communion Service: Tues. 8:00 am th Peaches this weekend August 17 and Sacraments 18th. Please stop by the table in the Narthex Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and and place your order. The price of the Confirmation: Preparation classes are required. Peaches will be the same as last year, $40.00 Baptism: See page 4. Call 858-755-2111 or contact annemarie- for an approximately 25 pound box. [email protected] Peaches should be available for delivery Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-4:15 pm or by appointment. around the last week of August. Matrimony: Call Father Jim eight months in advance. Communion to Homebound: Call Helen. Anointing of the Sick, Funerals: Call Fr. Jim.

Other... Stephen Ministry: Caring lay ministers who offer supportive listening. Call Judy Cabrera. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults / Children: Call Sandy for adults, and Helen for children. Adoration: On Thursdays in the Chapel from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm. See page 7 for Cenacle: On Thursdays, two Rosaries before the Blessed more info. Sacrament from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. On First Saturdays, the Marian Movement of Priests program beginning at 8 am with the Rosary, Mass at 8:30 am, followed by the Cenacle. Meals of Mercy: Call Michele at 303-564-0696 or email [email protected] to provide or receive meals. The Knights of Columbus, Bulletin: E-mail articles to [email protected] by Thurs. Longmont Council #1313, nd st August 22 at noon for the September 1 bulletin. will be hosting a benefit Pulpit announcements: E-mail articles by Thursday at noon to breakfast for the Little [email protected]. Flower Maternity Home in Lafayette at St. Francis of Assisi Staff Catholic Church, Longmont, on Sunday, August 25th, follow- Phone: 303-772-6322 Ext. ing the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. The Little Flower is the Pastor: Rev. Jim [email protected].. 228 only Catholic-oriented home for unwed expectant mothers in Pastor emeritus: Rev. Frank [email protected].. — Boulder County and is entirely reliant upon donations for its Deacon George [email protected]….... 247 funding. Come enjoy a full breakfast of pancakes, French E-mail: [email protected]………………………….. — toast, waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage (and Secretary: Marilyn Fleming…………………………….. 221 support a worthwhile charity to boot)! All proceeds from the Office Manager: Louise Kubier……………………….... 222 breakfast go to the Little Flower. Director of Music and Liturgy: Fidel Cuellar-Torres…. 224 Adult and Youth Minister: Sandy Gross……..……….. 225 Director of RE for Children: Helen Herman……………... 226 Prayer Corner Facilities Manager: Carl Ribbing……………………..... 230 Please pray for: Our Church Leaders; Spiritual Direction: Rita Levine………………………... 231 Maintenance: Alan Haselhorst………………………….. 232 The sick: Eric Marcelino and all those in the Book of the Sick;

Family Ministry Coordinator: Judy Cabrera…………... 241 And for those in harm’s way: Matthew DeBarris,

Pastoral Council Andrew Mazzarelli, Joe Roberts, Seth Roberts, Kelsey Bosworth, Ray Falce, Jeanne Kuhn, Richard Mandile, Nicholas Shallcross, Aaron Snyder, Chase E. Stoner, Sheryl Roberts, Lola Swedbergh, Reg Valencia and all babies in the womb. 2 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 18, 2019

I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! -Lk 12:49

Scripture Readings Pastor’s Corner For the Week of August 18, 2019 The Eucharist, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church Sun. Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18; Heb 12:1-4 teaches, is “the source and summit of the Christian Life.” Lk 12: 49-53 The Eucharist is the gift of deepest communion with the Mon. Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Lord available to us, and our greatest connection to the Mt 19:16-22 Church. Here are some effects of receiving Holy Tues. Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Communion worthily: Wed. Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 1. The first, and principal effect of receiving communion Thurs. Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 worthily, is a strengthening of our union with Christ (cf. Fri. Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 CCC, 1391). What a great gift to be united to the Lord and Sat. Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 to be ever more perfectly connected to him. Sun. Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1-2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; 2. The graces of baptism are preserved, increased, and Lk 13:22-30 renewed in us when we receive the Eucharist (cf. CCC, 1392). The life offered us in Baptism is the life of union with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is life that begins here on earth, and continues through heaven. Priest Mass Intentions 3. Holy Communion separates us from sin (CCC, 1393) 08-17 4:30 pm Sat. †Karina Pulec and forgives our venial sins (CCC, 1394). What a blessing! By Michele Pulec The strength this offers in our daily and weekly lives as Sun. 08-18 8:00 am The Louie & Emma Kosmicki Catholics is awesome! Family living & deceased By Rudy Susa 4. The gift of charity given in the Eucharist will also help 10:00 am The People of St. Francis of Assisi preserve us from mortal sins in the future (CCC, 1395). 5:00 pm †Hans & †Margaret Hover This too should give us a deep sense of gratitude to the By the Richardson Family Lord for caring for us in such important ways. Mon. 08-19 8:00 am †Margaret A. Pardoe 5. The gift of the Eucharist connects us and commits us By Tony & Rhonda Pardoe to the poor. And it is to those same poor that St. Francis Wed. 08-21 8:00 am †Ernest Hartnagel ministered. It is to those same poor that we must strive to By Al & Rosanna Thomas serve. St. Francis pray for us! †Maria Di Paolo By the Liberatore Family †Gloria Leone-Ferenc By Larry & Michele Pulec Thurs. 08-22 8:00 am †Andrew Pulec By Larry & Michele Pulec Library Corner Fri. 08-23 8:00 am †LeRoy Haas The Library is open again! Come in and browse anytime the By the Parish space is not being used as a conference room. Sat. 08-24 4:30 pm †Cindy O’Hare A new selection of books from Fr. Frank’s interesting By the Steinbrueck Family collection is on the cart. Be sure to use the clipboard to sign Sun. 08-25 8:00 am †Ernie Kollar out your choice. By Doug & Susan 10:00 am †Carmen Giardiello Now is the time to return any books borrowed the last few By the Parish months. There are about 50 books taken out that have not 5:00 pm The People of St. Francis of Assisi been returned. A return bin is on the left just inside the door. 3 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT BOX OF JOY: It's that time of year again! School supplies are Fifteen Minutes of Fame on sale and we need your help. Cross Catholic International sends shoe boxes with school On select Wednesday mornings, directly following Mass, all supplies and other items to needy children around are invited to gather for a short ‘spiritually themed’ the world. When you are out shopping, please presentation on a Saint/teaching of the Catholic Church. Rita buy some extra school supplies for our Box of Levine, who offers Spiritual Direction here at St. Francis, will Joy shoe boxes. You may bring your donations to church and provide a brief overview of the chosen topic as well as a place them in the appropriate box in the Narthex. We need: glimpse into its spiritual richness. Please consider gathering on these mornings for discussion, coffee, and an edible! Paper, spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, Wednesday, August 21th The Language of Icons Part 2 mechanical pencils, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, crayons, markers, calculators, Colors, gestures, dimensions all have specific meaning in the rulers, compasses, protractors, glue sticks, ‘written’ Icon. Gain insight into the story an Icon is sharing, erasers, small activity books, pocket folders, it’s scriptural teaching, and how it draws us in to touch our hearts and deepen our relationship with God. composition books, writing tablets, highlighters, pencil holders, coloring books, pocket folders, Wednesday, September 18th Relics in the Altar and stuffed animals. What is the meaning behind placing relics in a Catholic Church

Please, no glue, scissors, or hand sanitizer. Altar? When did this holy practice begin? In addition, who are Cash or Gift Cards are greatly appreciated. the Saints whose holy relics reside within the St. Francis of Assisi Altar... If you have any questions, please call Jeanne or Brent Kuhn at 303-772-9247. Thank you for your help.

SAVE THE DATE! There will be a fundraiser sponsored by STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING the Knights of Columbus for MARTHA STARTING SOON!

RITTENBURG, longtime (43 years!) St. Johns’ Stephen Ministry offers 50 hrs. teacher. Martha has spent most of her time in a of training for you to help others hospital/rehab since December 7th when she through their hurts and to be an broke her leg. She has had many complications effective caregiver through skills, and will need a handicap accessible home when trust, and our Catholic faith. she finally returns. The fundraiser is a dinner/dance, silent/live auction. Training is from October-May IT WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28th at ST. FRANCIS Contact the office for more information. PARISH HALL. We are now soliciting donations of NEW items, baskets, gift cards, and items of greater value for the live auction. No matter the amount, gift cards are always appreciated! The Serra Club of the Boulder Deanery invites you to help Your auction contacts are: Mark and Karen Pilkington encourage a culture of vocations by attending the h. 970-532-2827 , c. 303-775-5940 or [email protected] District 6 Convention October 14th - 15th, 2019. It will be held at the Cherry Creek Court- DO YOU LIKE TO IRON? Would you consider assisting yard by Marriott and will feature a keynote those who launder the Communion linens address by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila. Please (purificators and corporals)? A 2 week, about 2 contact the parish office for a registration form. hours or less, every 2-3 months commitment is all it takes! We would so appreciate your help!

Thanks. Please contact Monica Chapman. 303-827 -3582. BAPTISM SCHEDULE Many thanks to Genevieve Aberle for scheduling the Communion linen laundry ladies for over 30 years! May she Baptismal Preparation Class enjoy her well-deserved retirement! August 31, 2019 October 5, 2019 November 2, 2019 Mark your Calendars! November 30, 2019

Guardian Angels Catholic Church Craft Fair 103 South 3rd Street Mead, Colorado Baptisms after the 10:00 am Mass September 1, 2019 Saturday Oct. 12th 9 am to 7 pm October 6, 2019 Sunday Oct. 13th 8 am to 4 pm November 3, 2019 Handmade needlework All profits will go to charity. December 1, 2019 4 FIRSTSECONDTWENTIETH SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY OF OF ADVENT INADVEN ORDINARY T TIME DECEMBER DECEMBER AUGUST 10,18, 3, 20172019

Religious Ed. Helen Herman Adult Ed. 303-772-6322 x 226 E-mail: [email protected] Jeff Cavins presents an over- view of the Bible (previously titled “Quick Journey Through the Bible”) that will give you some of the greatest “aha” moments of your Catho- lic faith. The whole Bible begins to make sense as you CONFIRMATION & FIRST COMMUNION for are introduced to the twelve 3RD Grade: Archbishop Aquila has instituted major historical periods of “Restored Order for Sacraments” – that is, the Bible, the six covenants, Confirmation at an earlier age, to complete the and many of the major Sacraments of Initiation. people and events of the Old Testament. This will make the Our 3rd graders will now receive the Sacraments of Sunday readings come alive as never before! For four Confirmation and First Communion this year if they Thursday nights in September from 6:30 to 7:45 pm have completed 1 year of Basics RE. beginning September 5th, two 30 minute DVD’s will be

shown. No home study or organized discussion groups. REGISTRATION FOR FALL RE CLASSES – It’s Registration forms are in the narthex. Completed forms not too early! Yellow Registration Forms are located and $10 fee may be placed in mailbox outside office window. in the Narthex. It is very important for your child to Refresher and new participants are both welcome. begin learning about their faith before their Sacra- mental year; and to continue their formation well beyond Eucharist or Confirmation!!

MY CHILD IS SO BUSY WITH SCUBA DIVING, RC I A for Adults KARATE, DANCE, SCOUTS, AND TROMBONE at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church LESSONS. WE DON’T HAVE TIME TO KEEP For all those who are interested in learning more about how to COMING TO RE. WE ARE WAY TOO BUSY! WHY become a Catholic DO WE HAVE TO KEEP COMING SINCE SHE HAS & all Catholics who would like to learn more about their faith ALREADY RECEIVED FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION? Yes, we know that your family Uxz|Çá can be busy; however, we truly hope your child will continue their religious education long after receiv- fâÇwtç? fxÑàxÅuxÜ K? ing the sacraments. Your/their faith is a life-long learning process! Set some faith priorities! KMDH tÅ „ LMGH tÅ STEWARDSHIP: GOD BLESSES YOUR STEWARD- SHIP GIFTS! In the summer months our Children’s Stewardship Envelope donations will help with our YÉÄÄÉãxw uç `táá tà DC tÅ Totus Tuus Program. Inquirer Meeting for non-Catholics who would like to learn more about RCIA: August 29, 6:30 pm in the library. 47 Elementary children and 25 MS/HS Teens Registrations in the Narthex brochure wall. participated in Totus Tuus. Thank you for supporting this awesome program!

TILLIE & MAIZEY – School was going to begin in a few days. Tillie didn’t want to go to school, she didn’t want a new teacher. She liked being home with Mom, and doing what she wanted. Besides she already knew how to read. Her head began to hurt, and she thought maybe if she hid her nice new backpack she wouldn’t have to go. Have you tried to read the Bible from cover to cover but RE CHALLENGE – When you’re nervous about something, stopped at Leviticus? Was the last time you studied the sit and quietly talk to Jesus. He has lots of answers! Catholic faith at your confirmation? It’s time to enroll in the A Smile – A rumor goes in one ear and out Biblical or Catechetical School this fall! Classes begin in three many mouths. weeks! Pick up a brochure for a list of locations and

Continued on page 6. information sessions. You can also call 303.715.3195 or visit sjvlaydivision.org for more details. 5 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT

Religious Ed. Continued Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Are your children inter- ested in the Bible but you're overwhelmed CATHOLIC RADIO – 1060 am – KRCN – at where to begin? CGS can help! “Change your station, change your life”. On 8/8 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd the topic on “Take 2 With Jerry & Debbie” was (CGS) is a children's program based on ‘How do You Find Peace in Your Life?’ Most of the Montessori methods to learn Catholic callers spoke about SILENCE! Spending time liturgy and the Bible. with our Lord in quiet; and allowing Him to work Each session consists of new material, through you. In Adoration not having your own work time and prayer. It allows the child agenda; but spending quality time with Jesus! to slow down and really focus on their relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Let’s try it!

CGS was designed to help families of all schools and CHURCH ATTIRE REMINDER: You know backgrounds gain joy, wonder and excitement about the Catholic faith. those short shorts? Please save them for Join us today by registering online for our 2019/2020 classes. time with friends. Remember to always dress https://sfassisi.org/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd reverently, especially when you come to spend time In addition to Level 1 (ages 3-6), we are adding Level 2 (ages with our Lord, Jesus Christ! You are a temple of the 6-9) this Fall at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Holy Spirit. You’ll never regret dressing appropri- Please register now so we can reserve your spot! If you are interested in learning more, feel free to contact Julia at 310- ately with modesty & humility. Be brave, be a leader! 409-5701 or [email protected]. Thank you!

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Any time that your health changes, if you are going to have a scheduled surgery, or CGS OPEN HOUSE!!! Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is having an OPEN HOUSE after all if your loved one is approaching death please call the masses on August 24th & 25th. Join us downstairs Parish in a timely manner, and ask to be anointed. This to tour the rooms, enjoy coffee & doughnut holes is called the Anointing of the Sick. Please don’t wait until and sign up for this wonderful children's program. someone is going into surgery (unless it’s an emergency), Immediate registration will be available. or till death is imminent to call for a priest. The Anointing of the Sick can only be administered by a priest. Holy Communion can be brought to you by HS Boys' Discernment Retreat on Sept. 8, 2019 one of our trained Ministers. Attention all High School Boys in the Archdiocese of Denver:

WE BRING COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Are you interested in learning more about the priesthood? Do AND ASSISTED-LIVING HOMES: If you or a loved you feel like God is calling you to be a Catholic diocesan one are unable to come to Mass, or are in a care priest? Would you like to tour the seminary campus here in facility, we have wonderful ministers who would be Denver? Join us at St. John Vianney for a day of Mass, prayer, happy to bring Holy Communion to you, whether it is for and brotherhood, led by the Vocations Director, Fr. Ryan a short term, or longer term. We are here for you! Ways O’Neill. we have ministered: We have given hope to those Sunday, September 8th, 2019 going through a crisis, we have given families comfort, 9:00AM – 4:00PM and brought the love and strength of Jesus to the St. John Vianney Seminary weary; and have prayed with someone who was dying. 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, CO 80210 Please call Helen Herman for a Communion Minister This event is open to all boys in Grades 9 – 12, and it’s free to to visit you. all attendees, so tell your friends! 6 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 18, 2019

Respect Life Stewardship HOPE AND HEALING AFTER AN ABORTION JUNE OFFERTORY:…...... $86,104.45 (5 weeks) If you need offertory envelopes, please call the office. If you would like RACHEL'S VINEYARD OF COLORADO Electronic Fund Transfer go to our website, highlight Live Your Faith, and click Are you or someone you know suffering from a on GIVING and follow the prompts. EFT offertory donors will not receive post abortion experience? There is hope and Sunday Offertory envelopes but will receive special occasion envelopes on a healing! Please consider attending the next quarterly basis. confidential Rachel's Vineyard Catholic Retreat! NEXT RETREAT: September 27-29, 2019 Building Loan Balances Contact Edith: (303) 775- 4108 (texts okay) [email protected] 06/30/19 Building $1,587,223 Updated Quarterly Lori: (303) 904-7414 (no texts) [email protected] Land $386,309 Updated yearly Website: www.rvrcolorado.org Monthly Payments $17,031.87 June Gift Card Program Results Sales Earnings Gift Cards/Scrip 13,600.00 749.58 Panera Bread Night 1,041.55 208.31 PrestoPay Proceeds 2,410.80 84.20 Totals 17,052.35 1,042.09

Hello Everyone! Thank you everyone for celebrating our farewell to Father Frank at the Parish Picnic. "Thank you Father Frank for everything you have done for our parish during your time with us. We appreciate you so much. God’s blessings always". We all had a great time visiting and sharing a meal. Thank you KOC and Stewardship Council for hosting this event and we thank you, our parishioners for providing all the side dishes. We thank all you parents with children, we love seeing their smiling faces. Love & Prayers, Stewardship Council

The call to alms-giving!

Sell your belongings and give alms, provide money bags for yourself that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in Heaven. - Luke 12:33

Gifting Forward through The Catholic Foundation for the benefit of your parish is the preferred way to give alms to your parish. It starts with prudent planning to develop your parish Weekly Schedule legacy far beyond your lifetime. Let’s have a conversation, Sat./Sun. Aug. 17/18 After Masses Peach orders/ Narthex please call 303-468-9885 or visit our new Mon. 08-19 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church website, www.TheCatholicFoundation.com 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry/ 5th Gr. Tues. 08-20 8:00 am Communion Service/ Church Wed. 08-21 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:45-3:15 CCM Co-op/ Frasatti, ClRms Thurs. 08-22 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church Time and Talent 6:30 pm Safe Environment/ 3rd Gr. 8:30am-7:30pm Adoration/ Chapel 7:30-8:30 Cenacle/ Chapel Weekend coming Fri. 08-23 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church soon... 8:30 am Rosary/ Church Sat./Sun. Aug. 24/25 After Masses Peach orders/ Narthex CGS Open House/ Meeting September Rooms 1 & 2 14/15. Sun. 8-25 After Masses Little Flower Info Table/ Narthex 9am-12pm KoC Little Flower Brkfast 7 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT

Youth Group Happenings

All you need to know about St. Francis Youth Fun, Retreat, and Mission Our life toward heaven is a journey. Let’s travel the road together!

See page 6 for the High School boys’ Discernment Retreat.

Be a Youth Mentor! Is a still, small voice calling you? Have you been wondering where and how you can serve the Lord? Have you been thinking the time is now?

If so, now is the time for you to sign up for the new Middle School and/or High School Core teams!

We are looking for people who are open to learning, have a heart open to the Lord, and a willingness to serve. If you can give a testimony or life story, smile, lead games, have a gift for creativity or service or hospitality, if you like to call people, if you can lead small groups, sing, play an instrument.... whatever the gift the Lord has given you, it can be used in God's service to the youth of our community.

You must be age 17 and up in order to serve. The high school ministry is looking for mentors. The youth program cannot grow without you. Your heart, your voice, your presence, your smile are always needed and always welcome.

Contact Sandy Gross at [email protected]

High School Youth

YDisciple

small groups. retreats. mentors, helping others. friends. faith.

Be a Saint. What else is there?

REGISTER NOW for EDGE Middle School Youth Group & YDisciple High School Youth Group.

Go online or find a registration form in the church narthex.

Contact Sandy Gross at [email protected] 8 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 18, 2019

Youth Group Happenings continued

REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN! Sacramental Preparation Classes grades 6-12

1st COMMUNION/BAPTISM/CONFIRMATION AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH

The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Philosophy: We are here to guide, teach, and support you as your child prepares for the sacraments. It is essential to keep in mind that the Church has always considered parents to be the primary educators in the work of forming their children’s faith. Program Requirements St Francis of Assisi offers classes for parents of older children who are still in need of Confirmation or Confirmation/First Holy Communion. Classes will be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays after the 8 AM Mass (9:15 – 10:45) starting October 12 and ending May 19. Parents will get to know one another and their faith in order to pass it on to their families. The first class each month will be Faith Formation and Catholicism. The second class each month will review the materials to be taught to your child the following month. Youth in 6th – 12th grades are required to attend either the EDGE or the YDisciple youth programs, one designated retreat, and will have other fun opportunities to grow in their Catholic faith throughout the year. Regular attendance is required. Over 3 absences may result in the student being removed from the sacramental preparation program. Sacramental Preparation is a 2-year program throughout the diocese. If you have already received First Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, you have completed one year. 2 years: Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. 1 year: Confirmation only. How to Register Registration forms are found in the Narthex. Forms and more information can be found on our website. Questions? Contact Sandy Gross at [email protected]

Mark your calendars! Did you miss the last scrumptious, delectable Butterbraids fundraising event? Mark your calendar for OCTOBER!! Get all the Butter- braids you need for the upcoming holidays. So tell all your friends and neighbors so they may enjoy the tasty treats also! There will be more Use AMAZON and SMILE?: Do you shop on Amazon? Did information as the date draws closer. you know we have scrip for Amazon in $25 and $100 denomi- nations? Amazon provides us two ways for your purchases to support St. Francis by using smile.amazon.com. When you Please continue to support our LOCAL businesses that are purchase scrip we receive our normal % back on each dollar. helping to support our building fund: Then visit the Amazon smile web site above which mirrors the traditional Amazon site, add the scrip to your DICKEN’S TAVERN YOUR BUTCHER FRANK Amazon account, make your purchases and choose St. Francis FLOWER BIN LEFTY’S LE PEEP MCDONALDS of Assisi Catholic Church as your supporting organization. NATURAL GROCER NIWOT TAVERN PERKINS We will receive an extra % rebate on the value of your PINOCCHIO’S SAFEWAY SMOKIN’ DAVE’S ZIGGI’S purchase. You’ll find the exact same prices, selection and shopping experience as Amazon.com and you help support St. Francis, too! THANK YOU to all!! Beep, Beep, Beep… Every one of the 28 beeps reduced a furniture purchase balance by $100 as Crate and Barrel gift cards were scanned for one of our THANK YOU: parishioners, visitors and friends for your parishioners. And, every beep meant $8 for St. Francis of Assisi support of the gift card program. It does take some planning parish for a total of $224. Buy gift cards through the scrip pro- ahead and organization to use gift cards. Thank you for taking gram, especially for large purchases, and help out our parish! 9 time to do this. We are earning a lot for the building fund! JACK P. WOLFE ATTORNEY AT LAW 303-776-0880 749 Tanager Circle Construction,Real Estate,Corporate Estate Planning • Wills & Probate Helen Herman Exciting New Skin Care!! 303-776-7679

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