Saint Francis of Assisi Parish February 25, nd Sunday of Lent

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1 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish February 25, nd Sunday of Lent To be a community that lives the Gospel of Jesus Christ through prayer, love, and service. Historic Church Corner of Franklin & Lava in Downtown Bend Catholic School 2450 NE 27th Street, Bend, OR (541) saintfrancisschool.net New Church St. Clare Chapel Parish Offices 2450 NE 27th Street, Bend, Oregon Office (541) Fax (541) stfrancisbend.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: New Church 5:00 p.m. Sunday: New Church 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Historic Church 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday: Historic Church 7:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Saturday: Historic Church 8:00 a.m. Misa en Español Favor de ver el boletin en Espanol para actividades en Espanol. Domingo: Nueva Iglesia 12:30 p.m. Morning Prayer Liturgy of the Hours Monday Friday: Historic Church 6:40 a.m. Saturday: Historic Church 7:40 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Monday Friday: Historic Church 7:30 a.m..6:00 p.m. Anointing Mass 2nd Tuesday of the month: Historic Church 12:15 p.m. Reconciliation Confessions Tuesday: Historic Church 7:30 a.m. Saturday: Historic Church 8:30 a.m. Saturday: New Church 3:00 p.m. Sisters of Mary of Kakamega 2863 NE Jill Ave. Ph. (541) sabinambenge16@gmail.com Bulletin Announcements by the deadline of 1 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication to Tina Hill at: bulletin@stfrancisbend.org your comments, questions, and/or concerns, to your Parish Council at: youropinionmatters@stfrancisbend.org For questions about how to reserve facilities, please call the Parish Office at (541) Parish Services Ministries School Pastor: Fr. Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil frjose@stfrancisbend.org Parochial Vicar: Fr. Víctor Mena Martínez parochialvicar@stfrancisbend.org Administrative Assistant: Peg Moore adminasst@stfrancisbend.org Director of Faith Formation: Janet Schwarz faithformation@stfrancisbend.org Stewardship and Liturgy Office: Deacon Steve McGlone liturgy@stfrancisbend.org School Principal: Crystal Nunez-Mooney Finance Director: Jane Rude cmooney@saintfrancisschool.net finance@stfrancisbend.org Faith Formation: K-12 Religious Education, Sacramental Preparation, Youth Ministry, Adult Studies Janet Schwarz faithformation@stfrancisbend.org Adult Sacramental Preparation and RCIA: Daniel Beougher rcia@stfrancisbend.org Baptisms: Scout Lappe baptism@stfrancisbend.org Marriage Prep Retreat (Pre Cana): Natasha Rider precana@stfrancisbend.org Weddings: Karin Jones weddings@stfrancisbend.org Annulments: Deacon Steve & Mary McGlone annulments@stfrancisbend.org Funerals: Jan Michelsen (541) Music Director: Colleen Rastovich music@stfrancisbend.org Choir Director: Judy Goff choir@stfrancisbend.org Health Ministry: Terry O Neil & Laurie Slye healthministry@stfrancisbend.org

2 Lent: From the cloud came a voice... W e are still at the beginning of Lent this is a special time in the liturgy of the Church. In the words of Pope Francis, it is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community, and every believer. Above all, Pope Francis says, it is a time of grace. It is, indeed, a time for a change of heart that is shown in our daily lives to the words to prayer, penance, and works of mercy. During the first part of Lent, the focus is on ourselves to see where we stand in our relationship with God. Last Sunday, we reflected on Jesus temptation in the desert and the temptations that each of us face in our lives. This weekend, the second Sunday of Lent, we hear the Gospel story of the Transfiguration. Our Christian life is a journey of conversion, of transfiguration. God, the Father, gave us another important piece of advice to listen to His Beloved Son: Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, This is my beloved son. Listen to him. In Our Lord, Jesus Christ, God speaks to all men, and through the Church, His voice resounds in all ages. As St. John Paul clearly wrote: The Church does not cease to listen to His words. She rereads them continually... the life of Christ speaks to all... it is His life that speaks, His humanity, His fidelity to the truth, His all-embracing love, and His suffering and death on the cross.... The Church lives His mystery, draws unwearyingly from it and continually seeks ways of bringing this mystery of her Master and Lord to the entire humanity. St. John Paul II, Redemptor Hominis, 7 We are called to a holy life, faithfully following the footsteps of Christ, and identifying ourselves with Him during our earthly life. Let us then, with Christ, not be afraid to embrace and love the Cross and all it entails pain, suffering, sacrifice, and difficulties so as with Him, we will arrive at the transfigured glory of the Resurrection, which He promised to us. This second week of Lent invites us to take time to listen to Him. Fr. Jose Thomas

3 ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE 3 MASS INTENTIONS: FOR: REQUESTED BY: Saturday, February 24th 5:00 p.m. (N) Roland Codiga (L) Debra Dupuis Sunday, February 25th 7:30 a.m. (N) Rosanna Balance (D) Patricia & Pete Pianavilla 10:00 a.m. (N) Nancy Edlefsen (L) Tina & Bruce Kjesbo 12:30 p.m. (N) Agustina Reyes (D) Angela Molina 4:30 p.m. (H) St. Francis Parish Community Fr. Jose / Fr. Victor Monday, February 26th 7:00 a.m. (H) Souls in Purgatory (D) Patricia Cappy 12:15 p.m. (H) Brian Bowler (D) The Mandala Agency Tuesday, February 27th 7:00 a.m. (H) Fr. Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil (L) Patricia Cappy 12:15 p.m. (H) Oscar F. & Claudette Apostol (D) Leo Apostol Wednesday, February 28th 7:00 a.m. (H) Mike Hall (D) Ted & Vergie Ries (School Mass) 8:15 a.m. (N) Billie Smolich (D) St. Francis Parish Community 12:15 p.m. (H) Maureen Quinn (L) Quinn Family Thursday, March 1st 7:00 a.m. (H) George T. Cull (D) Margaret Myers 12:15 p.m. (H) Carol Gertelshofer (D) Jeanie Liberman Friday, March 2nd 7:00 a.m. (H) Steven Michael Lozar (D) Billings Family 12:15 p.m. (H) Judie Kwaterski (D) Parish Council Saturday, March 3rd 8:00 a.m. (H) David Kurtz (D) St. Francis Parish Community (N) = New Church (H) = Historic Church (D) = Deceased (L) = Living To schedule a Mass, please call the Parish Office at (541) To be listed in this Parish Bulle n, call before 1 p.m. on Fridays eight (8) days prior to the next publica on. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Sta ons of the Cross: Friday, March 2nd: Friday, March 9th: Friday, March 16th: Friday, March 23rd: Parish Mission, March 11th 14th: Holy Week: Palm Sunday, March 25th: Penance Service, March 27th: Holy Thursday, March 29th: Good Friday, March 30th: Easter Vigil, March 31st: Easter Sunday, April 1st: 7:00 p.m., 27th St. Church with dinner beforehand from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Medita on on the Sta ons using excerpts from The Passion of the Christ, a 2004 movie directed by Mel Gibson; Fish Fry Knights of Columbus Sta ons from Mary s View; Soup Dinner Endow Living Sta ons; Fish Fry Knights of Columbus Tradi onal Bilingual; Soup Dinner Hispanic Community 27th St. Church, 6:30 8 p.m., followed by a social hour Normal Mass Schedule 27th St. Church; Masses begin in the Narthex with the Blessing of the Palms 6:30 p.m. 27th St. Church 7:00 p.m. 27th St. Church 7:00 p.m. 27th St. Church 8:00 p.m. 27th St. Church 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 12:30 p.m. (Spanish Mass) 27th St. Church 9:00 a.m. Historic Church (Please note: 4:30 p.m. M )

4 The Deschutes County Fair is the first weekend in August and, for the past seven years, we have chaired the Pro-Life Booth at the Fair. Those who visit the booth, and those who generously work the booth, have always received positive feedback from fairgoers some of whom even make a point of stopping by to make sure that we are still in business there. A woman stopped by one year who said that she had changed her mind about aborting her son because of our booth! She brought the baby by to show him to us, and everyone cried tears of joy! But we are retiring and will not do it again this year. Hopefully, someone from St. Francis Parish will feel the need to continue to educate the public about fetal development and the tragedy of abortion. We have all of the necessary supplies and equipment in the basement of St. Thomas and also enough money in the treasury to fund one more year at the Fair $500. The time to reserve the fair booth is NOW... because it must be reserved by the end of FEBRUARY! But we need a coordinator! We are available to advise whoever steps forward. This has been a very rewarding and necessary Catholic action ministry, and we would like to see it continued! Please call Richard and Susan Thorne at (541) for more information.

5 ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE 5 St. Francis Skiing Lenten Fish-Fry Fridays Mark your calendars to attend the Fish-Fry Friday Nights during Lent in the parish community center. The Knights of Columbus will continue to prepare fish-fry dinners on Friday, March 2nd, and Friday, March 16th, starting at 5 p.m. and closing at 6:45 p.m. The dinner times will allow attendance at the Stations of the Cross. The cost is $10 a plate or $30 per family, and a 50/50 Raffle will be drawn at 6:30 p.m. each night. Come help the Knights of Columbus help our parish and community. Tickets are available at the door. Join Us to Pray for Vocations Latin Mass The next sung Mass, celebrated by Fr. Szymakowski, is at the Historic Church on Sunday, March 11th, at 1 p.m. Confessions will be heard on a case by case basis. To make an appointment, please call (541) Come skiing with Fr. Jose and many of our St. Francis parishioners on Monday, February 26th. We are meeting at the Mt. Bachelor Pine Martin Lift at 9 a.m. (Of course, it will depend on the weather conditions for that day.) Come and join the Holy Hour on March 6th, at 11 a.m., at the Historic Church, to pray for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We have an amazing group of people who make this Holy Hour for vocations. The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few. Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest (Lk. 10:2). Come follow me, I call you by name. A Parish Lenten Mission, presented by Fr. Greg Schmitt, a Redemptorist priest, begins on Sunday, March 11th, through Wednesday, March 14th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the 27th Street Church. Each evening will be followed by a social hour and refreshments. Child care will also be available. This spiritual journey is for you: If you would like to renew your Catholic faith If you have been away from the Church If you have been on again/off again If you are seeking spiritual growth If you are a sinner or a saint Please call (541) , ext. 106, for more information. Returning Catholics Program This program is for all Catholics who have been away from the Church for any length of time regardless of the circumstances. The program can also be a refresher for those who would like to get better acquainted with their Catholic Faith. We will help you understand the basic concepts of the Catholic Faith and, if you wish, help facilitate your return to any parish. You will not be pressured or in any way obligated. This Program is to use as you wish and will run through Thursday, March 22nd, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you or someone you know might like to attend, call Judy at (208) or Bob at (208) , or send an to: bobmurphy9@gmail.com. Fr. Jose s Pilgrimage Join us from May 7th to May 18th on our trip to Fatima and Lourdes. The all-inclusive cost from Redmond is $3,600 per person, and includes 10 overnights, with breakfast and dinner daily. For more information, contact Sue McDonald at: (360) or kandsmcdonald@msn.com.

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7 ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE Holy Thursday Offerings Eucharistic Adoration Needs All of your offerings on Holy Thursday, March 29th, go to St. Vincent de Paul if you write St. Vincent on your check, and use the designated envelope. You can also put cash or a check made out to SVdP in the collection basket if you don t have an envelope. Please be as generous as possible! Since 1981, St. Vincent s has been helping the Bend Community in a caring and compassionate manner. Last year, we provided more than 229,320 nutritious meals to 9,332 adults and 5,957 children. In addition to food boxes, St. Vincent s offers low-income housing and has assisted several hundred families to keep their lights shining, their water flowing, and their gas warming. Those who cannot afford much-needed prescription medication can also find help here at St. Vincent s. And, during the cold months, we provide folks in need with warm coats and blankets. We are a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 Social Service Agency supported by individual donations and grants. All donations stay in our local community to serve others, regardless of religion, race, place of origin, or gender. Ninety percent of all donations go directly to someone in crisis here in our Bend Community. Jordan Reeher, Director, SVdP 950 SE 2rd St., Bend, OR Contact Judy Kennedy at (541) , or judyekennedy@icloud.com if you are able to commit to one of the Holy Hours listed below: Stewardship of Giving: Date Weekly Offering Weekly Needed Difference YTD Offering Feb 17-18, 2018 $21,246 $25,865 ($4,619) $203,344 Feb 10-11, 2018 $26,605 $25,865 $3,740 $182,098 Feb 3-4, 2018 $29,584 $25,865 $3,719 $155,493 Jan 27-28, 2018 $28,526 $25,865 $2,661 $125,909 The current mortgage balance is $816,868. Mondays: 8 9 a.m. Wednesdays: 1 2 p.m. Thursdays: 4 5 p.m. Fridays: 8 9 a.m. & 3 4 p.m. 50th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Robert and Pat Smith who renewed their wedding vows recently in front of the whole congregation to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Feb. 10, 2018, Bend OR Tell everyone to check out our new Catholic radio station. Tune in at 93.5 FM KFDS. Feb. 10, 1968, College Park, MD 7 School Business Partners ENHANCING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES Peter Baer Architect/President Bend, Oregon PinnacleArchitecture.com

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