Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis | Our parish exists to give Glory to God 4556 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63129 | sfastl.org | 314-487-5736 Saint FrancisÉy Assisi ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MASS 4556 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129 Saturdays 7:45 a.m. / 4:00 p.m. Phone: 314-487-5736 | Fax: 314-487-3701 Sundays 7:00 a.m. / 9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. www.sfastl.org | [email protected] Facebook: stfrancisstl | Twitter: @stfrancisstl Weekdays Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. Rectory Office Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Rectory Office closed everyday: 12 noon—1:00 p.m. Wednesday: 11:15-11:45 a.m. CLERGY Saturday: 2:45-3:45 p.m. (Drive-Thru available) Sunday: 8:15-9:00 a.m. Reverend Anthony R. Yates [email protected] Pastor St. Anthony Devotions Tuesday after the 7:45 a.m. Mass. Reverend George Staley [email protected] Associate Pastor Eucharistic Adoration Deacon John DuFaux [email protected] Monday—Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Permanent Deacon Ext 133 Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism Attendance at a Baptismal Preparation Class is required prior to Baptism. Classes PASTORAL STAFF are held the 1st Thursday of the month in the Rectory Meeting Room. Please call Tammy Chumley [email protected] the rectory or visit our website to register. Director of Evangelization & Faith Ext 104 Sacrament of the Eucharist and Confirmation Formation For those who have been baptized Catholic or wish to enter the Catholic Church, Jeremy Boyer [email protected] sessions in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is required. For more information contact Linda Pudlowski (314) 799 9744. Director of Liturgy & Sacred Music Ext 107 Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Rev. George Staley | Youth Minister [email protected] If you or a loved one is seriously sick and would like a visit from one of the Bobby Tull | Seminarian Intern [email protected] parish priests, please call the rectory to request a visit. Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer call to notify churches of parishioners who are ill so we need to be notified by a family member. PARISH STAFF Sacrament of Marriage Karen Higgins [email protected] The Archdiocesan Preparation Program requires a minimum of six months before your expected wedding date for spiritual study, instruction and discussion. Business Manager Ext 142 Contact the rectory office to begin your preparation. Lisa Wood [email protected] Sacrament of Holy Orders and Vowed Religious Life Parish Office Receptionist [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about a vocation to the priesthood or Bulletin Editor Ext 150 consecrated life, please contact one of the parish priests or the Archdiocesan Vocations Office at stlvocations.org. Angel Bush [email protected] Parish Office Receptionist Ext 150 Holy Communion for the Homebound Anyone in our parish who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Rich Hespen [email protected] Communion please contact Deacon DuFaux to make arrangements. Facilities Maintenance Coord. Ext 131 St. Vincent de Paul Society Helpline 314-289-6101 Ext 2232 FORMED – The Catholic Faith. On Demand. https://sfastl.formed.org PARISH SCHOOL | PRESCHOOL | PSR Parish Library 4550 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63129 The Parish Library is closed at this time. Keep an eye on the bulletin for when Phone: 314-487-5736, Ext 121 | Fax: 314-416-7118 reopening is announced. [email protected] Jean Ameduri | [email protected] Beth Bartolotta [email protected] Principal Ext 121 WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS Hannah Auer [email protected] School Secretary Ext 121 If you are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you personally. We pray that through our worship, you may experience the depth of Kelly Cox [email protected] God’s love for us. To become a member, please e-mail the rectory Pre-school Secretary Ext 132 office at [email protected] or register online at www.sfastl.org Beth Bartolotta [email protected] (click on the Contact tab and select Register With Us). We hope that PSR Coordinator Ext 121 you find a home here among friends who pray together, work together and play together. Facility requests: [email protected] If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic Faith, we Announcements for bulletin & pulpit are due by Monday at 12 noon. encourage you to return. If you would like to speak with someone on Bulletin announcements: [email protected] the parish staff, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us. Pulpit announcements: [email protected] If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we Our parish purpose is to use our enthusiasm for our Catholic faith and compassion for others to nurture personal, spiritual growth and promote invite you to contact one of the priests. In many cases we can work with fellowship within and beyond our parish so that every parishioner may become you toward a favorable solution so you can again receive the holy. - Enhance the Sunday experience - Embrace with a welcoming spirit Sacraments in the Catholic Church. - Engage everyone in parish life 2 MAY 9, 2021 From the Pastor May we always keep in mind that this parish exists to give glory to God in all we do and for each one of us to be sanctified in our lives. St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us. Congratulations, Deacon Donald Morris! What a wonderful weekend we had last week as we celebrated the ordination of our parishioner, Deacon Donald Morris. Thank you to everyone who came together to pray with him as he enters into his last year of formation to the Holy Priesthood next year. I want to thank the Parish Council for helping to arrange the reception and to all the Liturgical and Music Ministers who made the Mass so beautiful. Keep his priesthood ordination date in mind for next year, May 28, 2022! Deacon Morris was assigned to Incarnate Word Parish in Chesterfield for his transitional diaconate. Here are a few words from Deacon Morris: Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi: Thank you for your generous outpouring of love, support, and prayers. Not only over this past weekend as we celebrated my Ordination to the Diaconate, but for my entire time in seminary formation I've been grateful for your generosity and support. Saint Francis is truly an amazing place to call my home! Additionally, I want to thank Fr. Yates. Over the last six years, Fr. Yates has been an incredible Pastor, mentor, and, most importantly, a friend. We are blessed to have him as our shepherd at SFA. Know of my prayers for our parish, and I ask that you continue to pray for me as I continue to prepare for the Sacred Priesthood. With Gratitude, Deacon Donald Morris Mother’s Day I extend greetings and prayers to all our mothers on this, their special day. In Catholic tradition, the month of May is dedicated to Mary also. Chosen by God above all other women, Mary's faith and obedience paved the way for the Incarnation. Her example teaches us faith, obedience, humility and most of all, how to love. At the foot of the Cross, her heart broke for Jesus, yet she accepted God's will not only for her Son, but for herself in her new role as mother to us all. (John 19:25-27) As we honor our earthly mothers this month, let's honor our heavenly mother as well. Those devoted to her are always led to her Son. For her wise counsel tells us, "Do whatever he tells you." (John 2:5) SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 3 ASSISI21 With graduations coming up this spring, it’s a great time to give back to SFA when you purchase through Ave Maria Press! Just visit avemariapress.com and use the code “ASSISI21” when you check out to give 30% back to SFA, plus YOU get FREE SHIPPING! Being Generous with Treasure. Contributors Online Envelopes Total Recap for week of 4/25/21 116 145 261 Collection vs Parish Budget The Francis Fund - Keeping Catholic Education Affordable Actual Budget over/(under) Weekly Total $831.00 Weekly Total $17,464.00 $20,252.98 $(2,788.98) Year-to-Date Total $46,556.00 Year-To- $842,142.40 $870,878.14 $(28,735.74) Fund Goal $70,000.00 Date Total Collection Variance Parish Investment in the School 2020 General 2021 General Fund $14,102.00 Fund $17,464.00 This year, amount the parish $281,851.19 plans to invest in school: $ Variance $3,362.00 % Variance 24% Contact the Roman Catholic Foundation today to discuss your planned giving options! Fast. Secure. Easy. Grateful & Generous Stewards: If you are an existing online giver and have made an offertory commitment to increase your recurring giving, you must log into your existing account to change your gift amount. Switching from paper envelopes to online giving helps our parish plan and budget, while ensuring continued support when parishioners travel. It also benefits you, no more worrying about bringing your envelope or check to Mass. And your offertory is given electronically whether or not you are able to attend Mass at St. Francis because of vacation or bad weather. Visit sfastl.org and click on Online Giving at the top of the page. Thank you! 4 MAY 9, 2021 Congratulations to the newly ordained Deacon Donald Morris! Dcn.