DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA IN ROME SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 9, 2014 Dear Friends in Christ, Today the Church celebrates the Feast the “Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.” The Lateran Basilica is the Church of the Pope where he presides as the Bishop of Rome and of the whole world. This is like Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in our Diocese which is the Church of Bishop Jugis where he presides as the Bishop of our Diocese. This Feast reminds us of the authority of the Bishop of Rome over the whole Church as the Pope - the Vicar of Christ - who is the successor of Saint Peter, the first Pope. I had the privilege of visiting this Basilica twice seeing its “solemn” beauty, the “Chair of Saint Peter”, which signifies the authority of the Pope. This Feast also reminds us that our body is God’s temple where the Spirit of God dwells. Saint Paul says in the second reading in his first letter to the Corinthians: “If anyone DESTROYS God’s temple, God will DESTROY that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is HOLY” (1 Cor 3:17). God is the one who has the power to give life and the authority to take life away. Our body should be respected from the moment of conception to the moment even after death. Regarding respect to our body after death, those who are cremated should be buried at the cemetery or interned into the columbarium which is located at Woodlawn Cemetery and not scattered over the mountains, seas, grounds or sky. Our body, even in the form of ashes, must be respected. We should take care of the body that God has entrusted to each of us. Whatever we do that may harm our body should be considered and stopped such as over-exercise, over-eating, over-drinking, using drug, suicide, torture, killing and so forth. CLASSES - MEETINGS Sunday – Faith Formation – 10:00 to 11:00 am Monday – R.C.I.A. Classes – 7:00 to 8:30 pm 1st & 3rd Tuesday – Craft & Sewing Group – 10:00 am Wednesday – Confirmation Classes – 6:30 pm Wednesday – First Communion Classes – 6:30 pm Thursday – Choir Practice – 4:00 to 5:30 pm Thursday – Adult Faith Formation – 6:30 pm Friday – Men’s Group – 7 am Unfortunately, we now live in a world that promotes: Do whatever you want with your body! Or life is short, play harder. Many of our young people and even many adults are influenced and live with these promotions. That is not only dangerous for their bodies but also for their souls, and it may lead them to commit others sins or be involved in crimes. Then, chaos comes into place. And guess what happens next? We complain to God! Today let us also pray for the UNITY of the Mystical Body of Christ and particularly the unity in loving our beautiful Church in Franklin: Saint Francis of Assisi Church. We should care for and respect this Sacred Building. It has been consecrated for Sacred Liturgy where we gather as a family under the patronage of Saint Francis of Assisi to celebrate the Holy Eucharist/the Holy Mass. The miracle of miracles happens here, our faith will be nurtured, our hope will be assured, and our charity will increase. May God unite us by the bond of His love and continue to grant us His forgiveness, and gather us into the Heavenly Jerusalem Temple praising Him forever. Amen. May all the Holy Souls in Purgatory receive the fullness of God's love in heaven through God's mercy. Amen. Peace in Christ, Fr. Tien The Sanctuary Lamp this week is in memory of Theodore Waneski by Helen Waneski. STEWARDSHIP November 1-2, 2014 BUDGETED WEEKLY NEEDS OFFERTORY TOTAL Envelopes and Cash Online Giving $4,825.00 $3,944.50 $3,844.50 $ 100.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ALL SOULS ATTENDANCE Saturday 4:00 p.m. 144 Sunday 9:00 a.m. 198 11:30 a.m. 389 $1,863.00 $ 309.00 Thank you to all who faithfully contribute and are so generous to our parish. Our condolences to Dominic Sarno and family on the death of his mother last week. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. The Women’s Guild will meet this Monday morning, November 10th from 10-12 in the Family Life Center. All women of the Parish are invited! Thanksgiving is coming soon and the Pantry will distribute food on November 19th. A poster indicating food that is still needed is located in the foyer. We can also use help with food distribution on the 19th anytime between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Please call Pat Tuscany at 349-0731 if you can assist. The Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who donated to The Wounded Warrier drive. Because of your generousity many of our service men & women will be reunited with their families for Christmas! The Registry of the Deceased is placed on the left side of the church below the altar for the month of November. You are invited to write the names of deceased family members or loved ones, especially those who have died during the past year, whom you wish remembered with special prayers. Faith Formation (excluding Kindergarten) will be extended 45 minutes to include the practice time needed for the Children’s Christmas Choir and Christmas Pageant music. This will continue through the month of December. Pray for everyone who seeks healing: Shirley Allegretti, Betty & Paul Annulis, George Barlow, Monica Beattie, Louise Bernards, Randy Bernards, Dean Birchard, Lonnie Bishop, Clyde Blue, Jim Broadwell, Ralph Brown, Jeannie Burrows, Bill Chambless, Mary Ellen Chestnut, Orfeo Cicchetti, Ed Cope, Juanita Cox, Richard Crow, Ashley Cuthbertson, Lillianne Duong Davis, Richard DeBetta, Matthew Demond, Nadine Denis, Dorothy Dodge, Pat Dziurgot, Jim Dzurus, Irma Ebbes, J. D. Gibson, A. J. Golon, Lou Golon, Marti Golon, Eugene Gonzalez, Casper Erb, Dorothy Gordon, Elmer Gover, Thomas Grogan, Michael Gruber, Joyce Ann Hillard, Bill Himschoot, Charles Hoefeyzers, Peggy Holcomb, Kevin Holland, Terry Holland, Carl Huebler, Liz Hutchinson, Richard Kantner, Rachel Kay, Betsy Kendrick, Jack Lammers, Greg Langston, Mary Ann Malloy, Christopher Marinari, Debbie Matthews, Fred Matthews, Riley Maynard, Gail McGrath, Joseph Mezera, Lad Mezera, Bill Moffitt, Nancy Montgomery, Thelma Niolet, Alicia Pack, Jane Putka, Giovanna “Laura” Rizzo, Terra Schear, Taylor Stacy, Richard Stodghill, Junior Stoudemire, Ed Tisdale, Kennedi Vondryk, Ed Taber, Sam Waldroop, Shy Warren, Bertha Watson, Caleb Watson, Teresa Williams, Marlene Woods, Marilyn Zagorski. Our elderly & shut-in parishioners: Katherine Baumann, Frances DiMarchiso, Margaret Driscoll, Barbara Elliot, Marilyn Elman, Nicole Meher, Reenie Modlin, Bertha Zalapa. For parishioners and all serving in our armed forces: Aaron Brooks, Patrick Debo, Jeremiah Elam, Joseph Hagge, Gregory Himschoot, Christian Houston, Ben Hunter, Carol Hysell, Thomas Hysell, Raymond Hysell, Amy Hysell, and Stephen Karcher. Pray especially for all those who are stationed in areas of conflict. Mass Schedule and Intentions Saturday, November 8 First Saturday Benediction Thanksgiving on Wedding Anniversary by Bang Nguyen 4:00 P.M.  Russell Ernst by Dolores Ernst 8:45 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Sunday, November 9 9:00 A.M.  The Holy Souls in Purgatory 11:30 A.M. Parish People’s Mass Monday, November 10 9:00 A.M.  Rita Compton by Marilyn Ricke Tuesday, November 11 8:00 A.M.  Theodore Waneski by Helen Waneski Wednesday, November 12 5:30 P.M.  Dolores Marie Pataky by Joe & Winnie Uebelher Thursday, November 13 9:00 A.M.  Donna Iadimarco by Pat & Carl Stickney 8:30 A.M. Friday, November 14 Michael Keith Kelly by Sharon Leuzinger Saturday, November 15 4:00 P.M.  Deceased members of the Knights of Columbus Council 8363 Sunday, November 16 9:00 A.M.  Theodore Waneski by Helen Waneski 11:30 A.M. Parish People’s Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday from 3:00 to 3:45 P.M. Wednesday at 6:15 P.M. Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet The Rosary is recited everyday one half hour before each Mass except for first Saturday. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every Friday at 3 P.M. DSA Assessment - $26,625.00 Paid/Pledged from 76 families - $19,466.55 Amount needed for assessment - $7,158.45