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
February 15, 2015
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday 8:30am
10:30am
Weekday…...Tuesday – Friday 8:30am
Confession...Saturday 4:30 before Mass
SEASON OF LENT BEGINS
Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday, February 18. Masses
are at 8:30am and 7:00pm. Ashes are blessed and imposed
after the homily with the spoken formula, ‘Repent, and
believe in the Gospel”.
Adoration the first Friday of the Month after
Mass and Benediction at 10:15am.
LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE: In the United States
Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent are days of
abstinence from eating meat for all Catholics 14 years of age
and older. In addition, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are
days of fast (one full meal, two smaller meals) for Catholics
who are 18, but not yet 59
Mon., Feb. 16
8:30am
+Kenny Hines
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.
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 – 188. Sunday at 8:30am Mass – 182.
Sunday at 10:30am Mass – 238. Total: 608.
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SAINTS and INTENTIONS
For the week of February 16-23
Tues., Feb. 17
8:30am
+Joseph Fritzmann
Wed., Feb. 18– ASH WEDNESDAY
8:30am
St. Francis Parish
7:00pm
Karen Ulrich (Health)
Thurs., Feb. 19
8:30am
+Marvin Pechacek
Fri., Feb. 20
8:30am
+Bob Liefeld
Sat., Feb. 21
5:00pm
+Darlyne Mark
Sun., Feb. 22
8:30am
+Vivian Rohr
10:30am
St. Francis Parish
,
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
OFFERTORY
Everything and every gift we
have is a demonstration of
God’s love for us. What we
give back to God and to others
is how we demonstrate our love
for God. This is stewardship in
action. It is my desire as your
pastor to bring you to a higher
level of stewardship. I seek
your time through your prayer,
your talent through your effort
and involvement in the parish
and your treasure through your
weekly sacrificial offering.
We demonstrate our
stewardship by how we live
because, simply put,
stewardship is a way of life and
done properly takes a lifetime.
In this spirit I feel it is important
to keep you updated on what is
happening in the parish. Your
commitment to stewardship will
help meet the immediate needs
our parish faces. We need
volunteer workers in many key
areas and we especially need
those parishioners who are
willing to pray for our parish
and the many ministry needs
and opportunities we have. Your
portion today, and every day,
along with the help of your
fellow parishioners will keep
our parish on sound financial
footing, and a solid stewardship
foundation. I want to thank you
for assuming your part in our
on- going stewardship efforts.
This is a follow up to our
Increased Offertory Program we
did last Lenten Season. Are you
giving what you pledged?
NEW PARISH WEBSITE
www.stfrancisellsworth.com
AWE
The AWE Group will be
meeting Monday, February 16
after Mass 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.
ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE
Tuesday, February 17 at
6:30pm.
REBUILT
The Rebuilt Committee will
meet on Tuesday, February 17,
at 7:30pm in the Youth Room
located in the basement of the
Church. We invite anyone
interested in learning about
Rebuilt to join us. All are
welcome!
BIBLE STUDY
Thursday, February 19 after
Mass.
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.
SCRIP ONLINE
www.shopwithscrip.com. St.
Francis enrollment code:
F1LFEEFF36723
LIGHTHOUSE CD’S
There are new Lighthouse CD’s
in the shelves in the back of
church.
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!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school is held during the
10:30 AM Sunday Masses. All
children, 3 to 5 years old,
(including those currently in
Kindergarten) are invited to join
in on these classes. Any
questions, please contact Joan
Foley 715-273-5285
or [email protected].
FIRST COMMUNION
PARENT MEETING
Parents of second grade children
are asked to attend a First
Communion Parent Meeting on
Tuesday, February 24, at
7:00pm in the Parish Hall.
Deacon Billy Dodge will be our
presenter.
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
Last Weekend. Offertory $329.91. Adult Envelopes $8,243.00 Initial Offering - 10.00.
Children’s Envelopes - $7.00
Energy Envelope - $100.00
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL NEWS
Thank you to everyone who has helped in any way to make our school carnival a great success! We are so
grateful for the generosity of our school and parish families as well as that of our area businesses. We hope
you are able to join us for a day of fun on Sunday, February 15 from 11:30 – 4:00.
Students do not have classes on Monday, February 16.
. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Family Formation
Classes will be held for Kindergarten-grade 6 students and parents on Wednesday, February 18th, from
6:00-6:45pm. Parents please plan to join the children in the Parish Hall. This class will be about God's
Covenant with Abraham. Exception: The 2nd grade First Communion Class will be given a tour of the
church by Marty Kulak during this time. Parents of 2nd graders are welcome and encouraged to join their
children on this tour. At 6:45 we will all move to the Church to attend Ash Wednesday Mass together.
Religious Education
Grades 7-10 students are asked to come to the Parish Hall early, (before 6:45pm), Wednesday,
February 18, to meet with their classes. All classes will attend Ash Wednesday Mass together.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SUPPER
Many thanks to the Mission Trip group for donating the chili and thank you to Karen Woehrle for the help
serving and cleaning up. We will be serving a meatless meal on Wednesday, February 18 from 5:306:30pm before Ash Wednesday Mass. All are welcome.
SAINT FRANCIS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU - February 17-20
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
chip
VACATION DAY: No school.
Breakfast: Pizza w/sausage.
Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin.
Breakfast: Cinnamon coffee cake.
Breakfast: Sweet roll.
Lunch: Hamburger/cheeseburger, French fries, baked beans, orange wedges.
Lunch: Macaroni & cheese, Caesar salad, peas, apple, and cake.
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, baby red potatoes, green beans, and peaches.
Lunch: Cheese omelet, hash brown potatoes, strawberry smoothie, chocolate
and a muffin.
LITURGIAL ROLLS
Wednesday – February 18
8:30am Mass. Lector – Beth Dendinger. Mass Servers – St. Francis Students. Eucharistic Ministers
and Ash Distributors – Karen Langer, Barb Leier and Rosemary Matzek.
7:00pm Mass. Lector – Morgan Hines. Mass Servers – Mikey Brenner, Patrick Harrington, and Zach
Hine
Weekend Mass – February 21 & 22.
5:00pm. Lector – Reed Olson, Hunter Donnelly, and Jared Toenjes. Mass Servers – Zach Hines, Cedric
Kosnopfal, and Jonah Vogel. Eucharistic Ministers – Mindy Anderson, Judi Helmer and Olivia Helmer.
8:30am. Lector – Jack Hines. Mass Servers – Patrick Maggie, and Andrew Harrington. Eucharistic
Ministers – Jack and Barb Noll, and Alesha Radke.
10:30am. Lector – Rose Mickelson. Mass Servers –Tyler, Maggie, and Kehan Berns. Eucharistic
Ministers –Chuck and Joan Foley, and Morgan Hines.
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