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THE NEW YOUTH PAGE has been updated with ccd info.....]
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YOUTH YARD SALE
Save those “treasures” you have laying around your house that you’ve been meaning to get rid of sometime. Donate them to our youth who are traveling to Spain for World Youth Day next summer. To raise funds, they are having a gigantic indoor yard sale on Saturday, September 25 from 8 AM until 2 PM in Assisi Hall. They will accept anything that is in good saleable condition except NO clothing, NO large furniture and NO large appliances. Because all our parish storage is stuffed full, they cannot accept early donations but they will be in the hall on Friday, September 24 from 2 PM until 8 PM to accept your things. Be sure to come on back on Saturday and shop for all those great bargains you are sure to find! |
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ARE YOU IN GRADES 6, 7 OR 8? If you are in Grades 6, 7 or 8, we have news for you! Our first meeting on September 10 is Bowling Night for you and your family at Staunton Bowling Lanes! Watch for more details!
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| NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY: |
Small Bible Study groups meet in Churchville and Verona on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 PM to discuss the Gospel of Luke. They welcome parishioners, whether nearby or farther out, to join them. If you need information about location or other details, please call Deacon Jim at the parish office 886-2262 |
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY RETURNS The fall topic is The Book of Job. We all sometimes feel like Job—or so we think. How bad was his life? What did he do wrong to deserve all his trouble? What were his friends like or were they even friends? What do Jesus and St. Paul have to say about all his trials? Come explore Scripture as you never have before. Prepare for some hard work, real reflection and lively discussion, all adding up to a meaningful spiritual experience. It begins Wednesday, September 29 at 10 AM in the conference room. There’s no need to pre-register.
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Do You Live in Teaverton or the Fishersville-Waynesboro Area?
We would love to begin small group Bible Studies in these areas. Email Alexa Shmidheiser or call her at the office: 886-2262 for more information.
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PARISH LIBRARY: Need some summer reading? Look no further than our very own parish library. Shelves are full of biographies, novels and great books by fabulous authors like Pope Benedict XVI, Scott Hahn, Frank Sheed and so many more. In addition, there is a wide selection of DVDs.You can use self-check-out following the posted directions. The library is open during office & Sacred Page hours. Be inspired, be educated or be entertained when you use our Parish Library!
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HAITI NEWS
Link here for the March Newsletter |
FATHER ROOSEVELT LERICHE, pastor of our twin parish of St. Louis in Haiti, will be visiting in Virginia September 10-23. He will be speaking at all Masses September 18-19 and in Assisi Hall at 10 AM, that Sunday, the. 19th. Please come hear first hand what is happening on LaGonave and how your generosity gives people hope.
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A MAJOR OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BOB’S CLINIC IN HAITI: Anonymous donors have issued a match challenge to our parishioners. If we can raise $10,000 in donations for the clinic between August 25 and October 4, the feast of St. Francis, they will match that $10,000. You can contribute early by making your check to “St. Francis-Haiti Outreach” and mailing it to P.O. Box 2563, Staunton, VA 24402-2563 or placing it in the collection basket at church. Please indicate clearly that it is for Bob’s Clinic. Let your donation do twice as much good. Thanks for your support! |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Religious Ed Leader: Becky Arnott
Business Manager: Alexa K. Shmidheiser
Secretary: Joan Walsh
Bookkeeper: Claire Henke
Facilities Manager: Darren Adair
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THE LEGION OF MARY
invites you to celebrate Mary’s birthday on Saturday, September 4.
Join them for the rosary and Tessera prayers after the Communion Service at 10 AM. Refreshments will follow in Assisi Hall. |
| TABLES FOR EIGHT... |
COMING SOON—TABLES FOR 8! It’s our parish opportunity to get to know one another better—lots of great friendships resulted from the past go-rounds! Groups of 8 randomly-chosen folks meet at a time and place of their own choosing four times by next February. It might be at your home, Dutch treat at a restaurant, picnic or tailgating in the park, dinner in Assisi Hall or whatever else your group might decide. The place and food are incidental—getting to know other St. Francis members is the real goal. You can sign up with your spouse, with a friend or just by yourself. NEW THIS YEAR: You can select the adults only group, the family & childrens group or the young singles group.
Our kick-off gathering of all participants gives you a chance to meet your new table-mates and plan for your next meal together. It will be held in Assisi Hall at 5 PM on Sunday, September 19. Bring a heavy hors d’oeuvre to share—the parish supplies the rest.
Sign-up sheets will be out next weekend. Sign-up by September 5 please! We’re looking forward to seeing all of you on September 19! |
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FIND OUR MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY INSERT in today’s bulletin. Please prayerfully consider how you can share your gifts from God’s abundance and volunteer for one or more of our many ministries that are described therein. Contact persons are listed for each one as well in case you have questions. You may be surprised how little time is required for many of them. Then plan to attend our Stewardship Fair on September 11-12 in Assisi Hall. More details about all these groups will be available at the Fair and there will also be the opportunity to sign up at that time. |
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: Preparations are underway for the production of the play depicting the life of our patron saint in honor of his feast day in October. Director Olive Sheffey is looking for actors, seamstresses, stage hands and folks that can work with sound, lights and props. If you have any interest in life on a stage or on a set, this is for you! Call Olive at 280-5292 to volunteer or get more details. |
| HOLY FAMILY PRAYERS |
Illustration by Mikaela Coffey
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In honor of the Holy Family each week in the bulletin we will list families of the parish. We ask that you remember them in prayer each day for that week. By year's end we all will have prayed for one another! |
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| August 29 - -September 4, 2010 |
Weekday Mass Schedule
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES WHILE FR. BURT IS AWAY
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Monday: No Mass/No Communion Service
Tuesday: 5:30 PM - Mass
Wednesday: 12:05 AM- Mass
Communion Services
Thursday: 12:05 PM - Communion Service
Friday: 12:05 PM- Communion Service
Saturday:10 AM Communion Service
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:15, 8:30 & 11:30 AM
| Sacrament of Reconciliation |
Saturdays from 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm
or call office for private appointment.
Perpetual Adoration Information
Perpetual Adoration Schedule for Adorers
Schedule and Hours for Exposition and Adoration
Prayer Tree Hotline
Liturgical Ministry Schedule temporarily unavailable
Lector Commentator Training Information
Wedding Reception? Banquet? Rehearsal Dinner? Looking for a beautiful space for your celebration? 
Assisi Hall is perfect for Wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, banquets, parties, presentations. Link to our policy and information for reservations by clicking the photo above.
Justice & Charity |
Respect Life
The Respect Life Garden is complete. It is a beautiful oasis for those who wish to come contemplate and pray about the gift of life or any need. Our Lady of Guadeloupe joins her prayers with yours! Come and see! |
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Musical Notes
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
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The children choirs directed by Daniel Kirkland have just celebrated their first anniversary!
They are welcoming new choristers for this year. God has given everyone a voice. Anyone can learn to sing. Please consider giving time to glorify Our Lord in song.
Boys! The St. Francis Boy Choir is now accepting new voices, ages 10-17 who are open to being challenged and working as a team to sing beautiful sacred music for Mass.
Girls! St. Cecilia Girl Choir is accepting new voices, ages 10-17, who are interested in sharing the joy of music with each other and the parish in its liturgies.
Parents! Children under 10 are welcome to be enrolled in the St. Gregory Cherubim choir which will prepare them for their respective choirs later.
To register, call the parish office to leave your name and contact information. The choir director will get back to you. |
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