August 1, 2021 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Roman 2746 Fifth Street • Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 303-688-3025 Office 303-405-6808 Fax Fr. Homero Cardozo, Fr. Tim O’Connell, Parochial Vicar www.stfranciscr.org Sacramental Emergency 720-215-4540 A STEWARDSHIP

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Adoration

Adoration of the Blessed

Overnight Adoration This Friday August 6th at 7pm Thru Saturday August 7th at 8am.

We need another person at 7pm, 9pm, 12midnight, 4am and 2 people at 6am.

For your safety we only give you the access code when you sign up to Adore The access code will change every month,

so make sure to sign up to receive the new code.

https://stfrancis.weadorehim.com

Questions? Contact Mary Jo White at [email protected]

We must have TWO adorers Weekdays at all times. in the Sanctuary Please sign up Monday, Wednesday, Friday and commit to a regular from 10am - 12pm & 2 - 5:30 pm visit with and our Lord and Savior Tuesday, from 10am - 5:30pm

Adjustments will be made for funerals and weddings

August 1, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 3 This Week’s Message From Our Priests Tertullian (150-225), classified as one of the early church fathers, was a great Christian apologist. He was born in the city of in North Africa. Both of his parents were pagan, and his was a centurion. Tertullian received complete education in the knowledge of the Romans and the Greeks, and he apparently practiced law in Rome before his return to Carthage and conversion. His writings indicate that he did not become a Christian until he was in his thirties or forties. Once Tertullian converted to , he held nothing back. He used his vast learning in the cause of . At the risk of his life, he wrote several works to the Romans, defending Christianity and attempting to persuade the authorities to halt their senseless persecution. Tertullian apparently served as an elder or presbyter in Carthage, completely devoting his life to the ministry of Christ. Not only did he write apologetic works to the Romans, but he also composed a considerable number of writings in which he defended orthodox Christianity against various heretics. Tertullian also wrote exhortations for the Church itself. Although Tertullian was fluent in Greek, he penned most of his works in in order to benefit the growing number of western who knew only Latin. This effort has often earned him the title of "The Father of Latin Christianity." In this effort Tertullian developed Latin terminology to express ideas of Christian that had previously been unique to the . He is well known for being the first to use the words "substance" and "person" to define God.

With fraternal affection, Fr. Homero C.

Worship - Prayer - Stewardship

Readings for the week of August 1, 2021 The ’s Dispensation from in person Sunday Ex 16:2-4, 12-15 attendance at Mass has expired Eph 4:17, 20-24 Jn 6:24-35 On June 1st New Policies Started: Monday: Nm 11:4b-15 Mt 14:13-21 • Reservations are not needed - for any Mass. Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13 Mt 14:22-36 • Masks are not required, except in the Purple section. Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29a, 34-35 • There are no longer any seat assignments. Mt 15:21-28 There are no longer space limitations at any Mass. Thursday: Nm 20:1-13 Mt 16:13-23 • Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Mk 9:2-10 • Use hand sanitizer when entering. Saturday Dn 6:4-13 Mk 17:14-20 Choose your own seat in the Sanctuary, until it is FULL, Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8 then there will be overflow seating in the Narthex Eph 4:30—5:2 Jn 6:41-51

We greatly appreciate the donations that have been mailed or brought into Masks are required for EVERY Mass the office, and appreciate your contin- ued support. Only in the Purple section

(by the working sacristy)

July 13-19, 2021 Regular Offertory $20,919.95 Weekly Budget $27,000.00 5YFF Debt Reduction $14,123.00 Weekly Budget $6,157.00 We are a Stewardship Parish. SVDP Poor Box $157.25 In gratitude to God for all His gifts, the Faith Community of St. Francis will donate this week’s tithe to Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. St. Vincent de Paul ~~ Mt 25:40

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Monday, August 2, 2021 9:00 am + Erik Fischer 6:00 pm Raymond J. McRory

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 9:00 am Elaine Jenkins 6:00 pm + Geronimo Archuleta

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 9:00 am Priests of the Colorado Springs Diocese 6:00 pm + Pat Froechtenigt

Thursday, August 5, 2021 Thursday, August 5th 9:00 am John Carey & + Joan Carey 6:00 pm Bill Casey 7:00pm

Friday, August 6, 2021 9:00 am + Marvin Emrich 6:00 pm + Bob Calhoun All are Welcome!

Saturday, August 7, 2021 Each year, from early March through mid-December, 9:00 am + Gene Flanagan Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus 5:30 pm + Holtzman councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Sunday, August 8, 2021 7:30 am + Max Madrid Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a 9:30 am Peter White service consisting of praying the along with 11:30 am Larry & Pauline Emnett 1:30 pm Dayana Martinez readings and reflections for Knights, parishioners and 5:30 pm The Parishioners of St. Francis community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the Please continue to Pray for the Sick, those advancement of the message of recovering from surgery and terminally ill: . Corey Remington Darby Kucinski, Kenneth Osredker, Chad Stoneking Ben Bilder, Marguerite Purichio, Nicole Body John Maguire, Mulvaney, Becky Catterall Gary Kuntz, Ryan, Grief Share Ministry Betina Machamer Shelly Busby, Austin Eddy, Janice Veresh, Marilyn Wandersee, Addie Flores, starts Steven Fixter Pekol, Helen Wagner, John McGuire, Reece Rubino, Arleen Gillen, August 5th, John Roscoe, Alaina Griffith, Bob Delaney, Steven Hain, Susan Cvikota, Lynne Schoefield, Jim Burke, Leona Hightower, Dolores Braun, 10:00am Barb Ridgeway, Rebecca Hightower, Jessica Tidball, For more information or to register call Cimberleigh Smith, Rosemarie Olmstead, Ceara Bristol, Wes Rabens, Nancy, Katlyn Pride, Kathy Card, Michael Klausner, Bob & Emma Rietsch, Tressa Guthrie, Jonny Landis, Joe Mack, Debra Calhoun at 720-218-9866 Megan Mehl, Zachary Quick, Richard Kaye Le May, Ann Hurley, Quintana, Or Kimra Dietrich, Gary McFarlen, Barbara Skene, Audra Hehr, Owen Collins, Denise & Mike Maggie Cingoranelli at 303-945-6929 Gary Dempsey, Robert Cooney, Cortellini, . Don Hull, Brenden Tronick, Sara McKinney, Steven Chin, Katherine Bylsma, Connie & Jackie Bilder, Teenie Modrigal, Harley Rothmeyer, James Davis, Colleen & Wayne Kathleen Wilson, Jonathan Dahlem, Boddicker, Janet Kane, Teagan Mc Donald Sarah Sloat, Megan Hakes, Everett Hughes, William Mulcahy, Fr. Dana Christensen, Frances Staahl, +++ May the healing presence of Christ comfort them. Marriage Help Program beginning with a weekend If your loved one’s name has been on this list for more on September 10-12 than two years, please call the office to let us know if prayers are still needed. You Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue…or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking “Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. as to the dearest and most loving of friends. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on September 10-12, 2021, St. Alphonsus Marie Liguori call (303) 317-5111 or email:[email protected] or visit the website at Patron: of confessors, moral theologians, and the lay apostolate . www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

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LET'S RUN FOR REECE All proceeds support Reece Rubino, a young St. Francis parishioner in his fight against Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

16th Annual Reece’s Roundup 5K, 10K, and 1-Mile Fun Walk

Saturday August 14th 7AM-11AM Philip S. Miller Park Castle Rock, CO 80104

Reece Rubino was born in 2005. At 3 months old, he was diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. On a daily basis we use the services of Home Health Nurses, PT therapists, OT therapists and speech therapists. He is line of sight care. We purchase life-saving medical equipment and supplies. While insurances cover some of it, there is still much it does not cover.

Your participation in Reece’s Roundup helps give us the means to give Reece what he needs to survive. We are so grateful for your help. Because of you – and faith – all things are possible!

Register today at: https://runtochangelives.org/reecesroundup

EVENT SCHEDULE •7:00AM – Race Day Registration Opens •8:30AM – 10K Starts •8:35AM – 5k Starts •9:45AM – 1 Mile Walk Starts • “It is because of our community, friends, sponsors, and supporters who have been on this journey with us that Reece is surviving and thriving despite his condition.” ~Lesa Rubino

Annual Church Picnic Sunday, August 15th 3pm to 7pm See the bulletin insert for more information

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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, , 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, August 1, 2021

Thank you to all the volunteers who Monday, August 2 2021 helped with our Food Pantry on July 8:20am Rosary, Confession & 9:00am Mass Sanctuary 24th. The food for this Food Pantry 10:00am Adoration for 2 hours Sanctuary 2:00pm Adoration for 3 1/2 hours Sanctuary was provided by our Partner, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Food Bank of the Rockies. We know 8:20am Rosary, Confession & 9:00am Mass Sanctuary that summer is a busy time, 10:00am Adoration for 7 1/2 hours Sanctuary 1:00pm Prayer Shawl & Baptism Blanket Ministry Library so we really appreciate your help. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:20am Rosary, Confession & 9:00am Mass Sanctuary August Food Pantries: 10:00am Adoration for 2 hours Sanctuary 2:00pm Adoration for 3 1/2 hours Sanctuary

Saturday—August 14 Thursday, August 5 2021 8:20am Rosary, Confession & 9:00am Mass Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 10:00am Adoration for 5 1/2 hours Sanctuary Basement of Assisi Hall 10:00am Grief Share LL East 4:30pm Wedding Rehearsal: Erb/DelMonte Sanctuary 6:00pm Homebound EMHC Training Assisi Hall 7:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Library Saturday – August 28 7:00pm Silver Rose Prayer Service Sanctuary

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 6:00am Men’s Ministry LL East Parking Lot, 8:20am Rosary, Confession & 9:00am Mass Sanctuary In conjunction with our partner, 10:00am Adoration for 2 hours Sanctuary Food Bank of the Rockies 2:00pm Wedding: Erb/DelMonte Sanctuary 7:00pm Overnight Eucharistic Adoration until 8:00am Sanctuary

Saturday, August 7, 2021 We need your help with food donations. We 9:00am Mass Sanctuary always accept your donations of non-perishable 11:00am Baptism: Pierce Thomas Murphy Sanctuary 4:00pm Sanctuary food items, but we are especially in need of the Room Reservations for the 2021-2022 year are open following items: Please submit to Andrea at [email protected]

Cereal Vacancy

Canned Corn Jelly Director of Faith Formation: Oatmeal Preschool thru 5th Grade St Francis of Assisi You can leave these items in the Castle Rock, CO Red Wagons outside Assisi Hall Full Time and in the Narthex Complete job description and applications are available in the Office. A background check will be required. EOE We also need cash donations as Fr. Homero Cardozo well to offset our clients in need of other expenses including rent and Job Vacancies Around the Diocese utilities. It is also used to purchase perishable items such as milk, eggs Holy : Music Director. and butter Divine Redeemer: Director of Religious Education (Full-time) Divine Redeemer: Temporary Facilities Manager (part-time). Cash can be left in the Poor Box in the Narthex or mailed to the Parish Office, For all job postings in our Diocese please go to: “Attention SVDP” www.diocs.org/Offices/Human-Resources/Job-Opportunities

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 720-215-4521 Men's Ministry 410 S. Wilcox St, Suite 102 Meeting in person and virtually Castle Rock, CO 80104 Friday mornings at 6:00 am. Monday - Friday Please contact Kevin Zink at

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Douglas County Catholic Home Educators Enrollment for Fall Co-op at St. Francis of Assisi is now open! Join us for Elementary Art & Science classes and Pre-K story time & activities on Thursday mornings. Classes start September 16th. Learn more and sign-up at www.dcchomeschool.com

About DCCHE We are Catholic families in Douglas County educating our children at home. We represent a variety of home- schooling styles and philosophies but are united in a desire to cultivate a love of learning and fellowship within our faith community. We lead a weekly co-op for Preschool and Elementary grades at St. Francis of Assisi as well as ongoing activities and occasional field trips in the surrounding area.

More information If you would like to join as our co-op, volunteer, or make a donation, please email us at [email protected] or visit www.dcchomeschool.com

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August 1, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 9 Faith Formation

To Register for Faith Formation Want to know more about your Faith? go to Want to grow in your Faith? www.stfranciscr.org/faith-formation-registration Check out FORMED! Registration is open! www.stfranciscr.FORMED.org

Classes start Mid-September St Francis has gifted parishioners with FREE unlimited access to FORMED, an exciting gateway to Catholic teaching videos, books, and audio talks to deepen your relationship with Christ and His Church.

There is something for everyone! If you have questions call the office at 303-688-3025

Adult Formation including

The Fulfillment of All Desire class Adult RE/Confirmation Prep will meet once a week until approximately the last Sunday before Pentecost. – will meet once a week for 14 weeks. No cost to participants for materials Cost of materials is approximately $40+/- per person .

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August 1, 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock, CO 10 RCIA

Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church?

Do you know an adult who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?

We offer classes for those who would like to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation as an adult.

Homebound EMHC Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Training Inquiry Sessions on August 8th and August 22nd at 1:00pm in Assisi Hall (for already mandated ministers) Contact Nick Morey at ‘[email protected] or call Thursday, August 5th 406-698-0738 for more information. at 6:00pm In Assisi Hall New Server Training Tuesday, August 17th

7 pm in the Sanctuary Contact

Dustin Duncan at If you wish to become an [email protected] Altar Server or have not trained or more information in 2021 with our new priests, please come to this training.

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1 de agosto de 2021 18º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario San Francisco 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.

Mensaje Seminal de Nuestros Sacerdotes

Tertuliano Tertuliano (150-225), clasificado como uno de los padres de la iglesia primitiva, fue un gran apologista cristiano. Nació en la ciudad de Cartago en el norte de África. Sus dos padres eran paganos y su padre era centurión. Tertuliano recibió una educación completa en el conocimiento de los romanos y los griegos, y aparente- mente ejerció la abogacía en Roma antes de su regreso a Cartago y su conversión. Sus escritos indican que no se convirtió en cristiano hasta los treinta o cuarenta años. Una vez que Tertuliano se convirtió al cristianismo, no retuvo nada. Usó su vasto conocimiento en la causa de Cristo. A riesgo de su vida, escribió varias obras a los romanos, defendiendo el cristianismo e intentando per- suadir a las autoridades para que detuvieran su insensata persecución. Tertuliano aparentemente sirvió como anciano o presbítero en Cartago, dedicando completamente su vida al ministerio de Cristo. No solo escribió obras apologéticas a los romanos, sino que también compuso un número considerable de escritos en los que defendió el cristianismo ortodoxo con- tra varios herejes. Tertuliano también escribió exhortaciones para la pro- pia Iglesia. Aunque Tertuliano hablaba griego con fluidez, escribió la mayoría de sus obras en latín para beneficiar al creciente número de cristianos occidenta- les que solo sabían latín. Este esfuerzo le ha valido a menudo el título de "El padre del cristianismo latino". En este esfuerzo, Tertuliano desarrolló terminología latina para expresar ideas de teología cristiana que anterior- mente habían sido exclusivas de la lengua griega. Es bien conocido por ser el primero en usar las palabras "sustancia" y "persona" para definir a Dios.

Con afecto fraternal,. Fr. Homero C.