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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI PARISH
P.O. Box 839, 264 South Grant Ellsworth, WI 54011
CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Office…………715-273-4774
Pastor, Fr. Nathan…..715-273-4774
Fax…………………….715-273-4066
School………………..715-273-4391
Office Hours…………Mon-Fri. 8:00am-3:00pm
WELCOME TO
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
[email protected]
Mass Schedule
www.stfrancisellsworth.com
Weekend…………….Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 8:30am
February 8, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
He cured many who suffered from diseases of one kind or
another.
10:30am
Weekday…...Tuesday – Friday 8:30am
Confession...Saturday 4:30 before Mass
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SAINTS and INTENTIONS
For the week of February 9-15
Mon., Feb. 9
No Mass
Tues., Feb. 10 – St. Scholastica
8:30am
+Mary Hines
Wed., Feb. 11– Our Lady of Lourdes
8:30am
+John Snoeyenbos
Thurs., Feb. 12
8:30am
+John Larson
SAINT FRANCIS WELCOMES NEW RESIDENTS AND
VISITORS
If you are new to the parish, please call the office to register.
PLEASE PRAY DAILY FOR
The homebound and the sick. Please pray for Kenny Hines.
PASTORAL CARE
Please let Father Nathan or the office know when someone is in the
hospital or in need of Pastoral Care. Thank you.
MASS COUNTS JANUARY 31 AND FEBRUARY 1
Saturday at 5:00pm Mass – 190. Sunday at 8:30am Mass – 145.
Sunday at 10:30am Mass – 208. Total: 543.
WELCOME TO SAINT FRANCIS BY BAPTISM
Jordy Forest, son of Robert and Angie McHardy, was baptized last
Saturday, January 31 after the 5:00pm Mass. Please keep this family
in your prayers.
Fri., Feb. 13
8:30am
+Tom Huppert
Sat., Feb. 14- Sts. Cyril, Monk, Methodius
5:00pm
+Joan DeGross
Sun., Feb. 15
8:30am
+Audrey Foley
10:30am
St. Francis Parish
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
NEW PARISH WEBSITE
www.stfrancisellsworth.com
ADULT CHOIR
PRACTICE
Tuesday, February 10 at
6:30pm.
KID’S CHOIR
REHEARSAL
Wednesday, February 11
from 5:00-5:30pm.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, February 15.
KC MEETING
Tuesday, February 10 at
6:30pm.
MISSION TRIP SUPPER
Saturday, February 21 for
their favorite chicken/turkey
soup recipes!" Please mark
your calendar and enjoy a
great soup supper.
FATHER NATHAN
WANTS TO VISIT YOU
If you would like Father
Nathan to visit your home,
please call the parish office.
5TH ANNUAL PANCAKE
SUPPER
th
The 5 Annual Pancake
Supper will be held at St.
Bridget Church (211 E.
Division St., River Falls
WI) on Tuesday February 17,
2015. Gary’s special
pancakes will be served from
4:00-7:00pm. The all you can
eat pancake supper will be
served with ham, fresh fruit,
milk or coffee. Request is for
a free will donation. Proceeds
go toward homeless needs in
River Falls and the
surrounding area.
AWE
The AWE Group will be
meeting Monday, February
16 at 9:00am at the parish
hall. A continental breakfast
will be served followed by a
very special presentation
given by Jean Abbott of
Minneapolis, MN. She was
misdiagnosed with Cerebral
Palsy very early in her life.
Jean was wheel chair bound
for a number of years and to
her amazement she was
misdiagnosed and is leading a
normal life today. She has
truly experienced a miracle in
her life. Please plan to attend
and enjoy her wonderful
story. RSVP to Audrey
Murphy at 715-273-4572 by
Friday, February 13.
PRAYER SHAWLS
If anyone is interested in
knitting or crocheting prayer
shawls, the quilters have yarn
and patterns. If interested,
please call the parish office.
SCRIP ONLINE
www.shopwithscrip.com. St.
Francis enrollment code:
F1LFEEFF36723
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
This summer’s Vacation
Bible School will be held
during the mornings of the
week of July 13-17 for
children in 4YK- 4th Grade!
Fifth Graders and up - we
need you to help! Save the
dates!
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
Last Weekend. Offertory $315.33. Adult Envelopes $9,965.50 Initial Offering - 10.00.
Children’s Envelopes - $5.50
Energy Envelope - $180.00
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL NEWS
Our fifth grade class will sponsor their third of four bake sales on Wed., Feb. 11. Items will be sold for 50
cents apiece, with the proceeds being used toward their class trip.
Everyone is invited to attend our school carnival Sun., Feb. 15 from 11:30 – 4:00! There will be games,
food, prizes, and our raffle drawings!
RECONCILIATION FOR FAMILY FORMATION STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-6
This is not a scheduled Family Formation Class night, parents of students in grades 3 - 6 are asked to bring
their child/ children to church at 6:00pm for Reconciliation Wednesday, February 11th.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Classes for Religious Education grades 7-10 will be held on Wednesday,
February, 11th, from 7:00-8:30pm. Students in all classes will have the opportunity to go to Reconciliation
at some point during their class time.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SUPPER
Many thanks to Amy Mitchel and Mandee Brenner for providing and serving supper last Wednesday. We
will be serving on Wednesday, February 11, from 6:15-7:00pm for the Religious Education classes
grades 7-10. We will be serving a meatless meal on Ash Wednesday February 18 from 5:30-6:30pm.
Please note that we will stop serving at 6:30 to observe the one hour fast before receiving Holy
Communion. All are welcome. We do need some help on February 25 and there are some openings in
March. If you can provide a dish and/or help serve, please contact Margie Kulak
at [email protected] 715-792-5281 (evenings). Thank you.
SAINT FRANCIS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU - February 9-13
Monday:
Breakfast: French toast.
Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage & toast.
Wednesday: Breakfast: Donuts.
Thursday: Breakfast: Cheese omelet.
Friday:
Breakfast: Baked pancake.
Lunch: Roast Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, dressing, carrots, and an apple.
Lunch: Softshell tacos w/fixings, refried beans, peas, and mandarin oranges.
Lunch: Chicken chow mein over noodles, rice, broccoli, corn, and fruit salad.
Lunch: Baked ham, baby red potatoes, green beans, and pineapple bits.
Lunch: Grilled cheese, tomato soup & crackers, coleslaw, and a pear cup.
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LITURGIAL ROLLS
Saturday, February 14 at 5:00pm. Lector – Judy Hines. Mass Servers – Brandon DeGross, Andrew and
Brandon Kulpa. Eucharistic Ministers – Joe Jorgenson, Kathy Flanigan, and Barb Klecker.
Sunday, February 8 at 8:30am. Lector – Mary Kiefer. Mass Servers – Lauren, Austin, and Logan Brand.
Eucharistic Ministers – Mary and Norman Huppert, and Jack Hines.
Sunday, February 8 at 10:30am. Lector – Mikey Brenner. Mass Servers –Mariah, Jonah, and Sophie Vogel.
Eucharistic Ministers –Jean Brickner, Norman and Arlene Canfield.