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] Weekdays Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. / 7:45 a.m. Facebook: stfrancisstl | Twitter: @stfrancisstl 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. Sunday: 8:15 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Saturday: 2:45 p.m.—3:45 p.m. CLERGY St. Anthony Devotions Reverend Anthony R. Yates [email protected] Tuesday after the 6:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Mass. Pastor Eucharistic Adoration Reverend George Staley [email protected] Monday—Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Associate Pastor Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Deacon John DuFaux [email protected] Sacrament of Baptism Permanent Deacon Ext 133 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 the rectory or visit our website to register. Tammy Chumley [email protected] 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, sessions in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is required. For more Jeremy Boyer [email protected] information contact Linda Pudlowski (314) 799 9744. Director of Liturgy & Sacred Music Ext 107 Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Hannah Auer | Youth Minister [email protected] If you or a loved one is seriously sick and would like a visit from one of the parish priests, please call the rectory to request a visit. Due to privacy laws, Gregory Clever [email protected] hospitals no longer call to notify churches of parishioners who are ill so we need Seminarian/Pastoral Intern Ext 113 to be notified by a family member. PARISH STAFF Sacrament of Marriage The Archdiocesan Preparation Program requires a minimum of six months Bill Fulhorst [email protected] before your expected wedding date for spiritual study, instruction and discussion. Director of Operations & Finance 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 Karen Higgins [email protected] Communion please contact Deacon DuFaux to make arrangements. Administrative Coordinator Ext 101 St. Vincent de Paul Society Helpline Rich Hespen [email protected] 314-289-6101 Ext 2232 Facilities Maintenance Coord. Ext 131 FORMED – The Catholic Faith. On Demand. PARISH SCHOOL | PRESCHOOL | PSR https://sfastl.formed.org 4550 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63129 Parish Library Phone: 314-487-5736, Ext 121 | Fax: 314-416-7118 Open Saturdays after 4 p.m. Mass, Sundays after 9 & 11 a.m. Masses, [email protected] and Monday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. during the school year or by appointment. Jean Ameduri | [email protected] Beth Bartolotta [email protected] Principal Ext 121 Hannah Auer [email protected] WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS School Secretary Ext 121 If you are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you personally. Elaine Dyn [email protected] We pray that through our worship, you may experience the depth of Pre-school Secretary Ext 132 God’s love for us. To become a member, please e-mail the rectory office at [email protected] or register online at www.sfastl.org Karen Weber [email protected] (click on the Contact tab and select Register With Us). We hope that PSR Coordinator Ext 129 you find a home here among friends who pray together, work together and play together. Facility requests: [email protected] Announcements for bulletin & pulpit are due by Monday at 12 noon. If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic Faith, we Bulletin announcements: [email protected] encourage you to return. If you would like to speak with someone on Pulpit announcements: [email protected] the parish staff, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us. Our parish purpose is to use our enthusiasm for our Catholic faith and If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we 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 - Engage everyone in parish life Sacraments in the Catholic Church. 2 FEBRUARY 23, 2020 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. Thank You! A huge shout out to all who made our first parish and school dinner auction yesterday such a great success. It was a fun evening of food and fellowship. Much gratitude goes to Becky Rohlfing and Angie Travers who were the Auction Co-Chairs, along with the other volunteers who made up the auction committee. I am deeply grateful for the tireless work they put into this event. It was so wonderful to see parishioners of all ages and our school families gather together as one to celebrate all the good things happening at St Francis! Special thanks to all the sponsors who helped underwrite the auction. Once we have all the numbers tallied we’ll be sure to share the results with you. Thanks again for your support. Lent Q & A Q. I understand that all the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat, but I'm not sure what is classified as meat. Does meat include chicken and dairy products? A. Abstinence laws consider that meat comes only from animals such as chickens, cows, sheep or pigs --- all of which live on land. Birds are also considered meat. Abstinence does not include meat juices and liquid foods made from meat. Thus, such foods as chicken broth, consommé, soups cooked or flavored with meat, meat gravies or sauces, as well as seasonings or condiments made from animal fat are technically not forbidden. However, moral theologians have traditionally taught that we should abstain from all animal-derived products (except foods such as gelatin, butter, cheese and eggs, which do not have any meat taste). Fish are a different category of animal. Salt and freshwater species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, (cold-blooded animals) and shellfish are permitted. Q. I understand that Catholics ages 18 to 59 should fast on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, but what exactly are the rules for these fasts? A. Fasting on these days means we can have only one full, meatless meal. Some food can be taken at the other regular meal times if necessary, but combined they should be less than a full meal. Liquids are allowed at any time, but no solid food should be consumed between meals. Q. Are there exemptions other than for age from the requirement to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday? A. Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 3 Weekly Reflection: “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” (Matthew 5:44) Love your enemies, easier said than done, no doubt. But, remember, the foundation of stewardship is prayer. When we are in close communication with God, it opens our heart and it turns our attention away from “me” and moves it towards God Spending Time with God in Prayer. and others. It allows us to have a little more empathy for “our This Lent, rather than giving up something you choose, consid- enemy.” When we pray for others, even “our enemies,” maybe er praying and asking God to inspire you in the sacrifice He it softens their hearts as well. wants you to make. Using Talent to Participate in Building His Kingdom. Consider serving at a Fish Fry this Lent. Contact Sandy Suter at (314) 323-7531 Being Generous with Treasure. Recap for week of 2/2/20 Contributors Online Envelopes Total 102 223 325 Collection vs Parish Budget EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Actual Budget over/(under) Needed! Adorers are needed on Mondays from 10-11 and Weekly Total $16,670.25 $20,117.29 $(3,447.04) 11-12, Thursdays from 1-2, and Fridays from 1-2.