Saint Francis of Assisi Parish

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1 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish February 7, th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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) 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 From the Liturgy of the Hours Monday Friday: Historic Church 6:40 a.m. Saturday: Historic Church 7:40 a.m. Exposition Benediction Monday Friday: Historic Church 7:30 a.m..6:00 p.m. Holy Hour: 1st Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Anointing Mass follows at 12:15 p.m. Reconciliation Confessions Tuesday: Historic Church 7:30 8:00 a.m. Saturday: Historic Church 8:30 9:30 a.m. Saturday: New Church 3:00 4:30 p.m. Send Bulletin Announcements by 5 p.m. on Thursdays (9 days prior to publication) to Tina at: bulletin@stfrancisbend.org Comments, Questions, Concerns, your Parish Council at: youropinionmatters@stfrancisbend.org For questions about how to reserve facilities, please call the Parish Office at (541) New Church St. Clare Chapel Parish Offices 2450 NE 27th Street, Bend, Oregon Office (541) Fax (541) Parish Website: Parish Services Ministries School Pastor for the Parish Rev. Julian Cassar frjulian@stfrancisbend.org Father Julian s Blog: Parish Blog: Facebook: Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph T. Kunnelaya frjoseph@stfrancisbend.org Front Office Coordinator René Lassila office@stfrancisbend.org Director of Faith Formation Daniel Gutierrez faithformation@stfrancisbend.org School Principal Crystal Nunez-Mooney cmooney@saintfrancisschool.net Finance Director Jane Rude finance@stfrancisbend.org Elementary School Faith Formation 1st Reconciliation Eucharist Vacation Bible School (K 5) Barbara Mendoza-Lehr elmfaith@stfrancisbend.org Middle School High School Faith Formation Confirmation Teen Seekers Scouts (Grades 6 12) Janet Schwarz, Assistant Director of Religious Education msfaith@stfrancisbend.org / hsfaith@stfrancisbend.org Young Adults Adult Faith Formation RCIA (For those who wish to become Catholic) Sister Kevin Musonye adultfaith@stfrancisbend.org Baptisms Weddings Funerals Baptisms: Scout Lappe baptism@stfrancisbend.org Weddings: Natasha Rider weddings@stfrancisbend.org Funerals: Call the Parish Office (541) Music Director Choir Director Liturgist Colleen Rastovich music@stfrancisbend.org Judy Goff choir@stfrancisbend.org René Lassila office@stfrancisbend.org Health Ministry Terry O Neil/Laurie Slye healthministry@stfrancisbend.org

2 Forgiveness e are heading toward Lent this week, and one of the W themes that will be prevalent in these next seven weeks is the one of forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace. I share with you this touching story that is much more common than you think. I ve seen many families collapse because they were too proud to ask for forgiveness, and too arrogant to say a simple sorry and move on. Once upon a time two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch. Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding, and it grew into a major difference until it finally exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence. One morning there was a knock on John s door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter s toolbox. I m looking for a few days work, he said. Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help you? Yes, said the older brother. I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That s my neighbor. In fact, it s my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow between us. He took his bulldozer to the river levee, and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I m ready to take revenge. See that pile of lumber resting by the barn? I want you to build me a fence an 8-foot fence so I won t need to see his place anymore cool him down, anyhow. The carpenter said, I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger, and I ll be able to do a job that pleases you. The older brother had to go to town for supplies, but he first helped the carpenter get the materials ready, and then he took off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, and nailing. About sunset, when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer s eyes opened wide, and his jaw dropped. There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge a bridge that stretched from one side of the creek to the other a fine piece of work, handrails and all! And the neighbor, his younger brother, was coming with his hand outstretched. You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I ve said and done. The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each others hand. They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox onto his shoulder. No, wait! Stay a few days. I ve a lot of other projects for you, said the older brother. I'd love to stay on, the carpenter said, but, I have many more bridges to build. et s hope we can spend more time building bridges L instead of building fences. Let s hope we can reconcile with enemies during this Lenten season. Remember that nothing beats a failure but a try! God bless you, Father Julian

3 ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE 3 MASS INTENTIONS: FOR: REQUESTED BY: Saturday, February 6th 5:00 p.m. (N) Henry and Irene Ouelle e (D) Marlene Ouelle e Sunday, February 7th 7:30 a.m. (N) David Nasharr (D) Ronald and Madeline Nasharr 10:00 a.m. (N) Veronica Berreen (L) Chris ne & Callie (Spanish Mass) 12:30 p.m. (N) Rolando Garcia Saldaña The Garcia Family 4:30 p.m. (H) Bob Schafer (D) Mark and Nunzia Troutman Monday, February 8th 7:00 a.m. (H) Carol Luckeroth (D) Jim and Dart Luckeroth 12:15 p.m. (H) Bill Annunziata (L) Catholic Daughters Tuesday, February 9th 7:00 a.m. (H) Monique Nebolon (D) Fr. Joseph (No School Mass Today) 12:15 p.m. (H) Leo Ouelle e (D) Marlene Ouelle e Ash Wednesday, February 10th 7:00 a.m. (H) Marysa Caplan (L) Connie Vorndran (School Mass) 8:15 a.m. (N) St. Francis School Children (L) St. Francis Parish 12:15 p.m. (H) John Berreen, Sr. (D) Veronica Berreen 5:30 p.m. (N) Anthony Hiblar (D) Michele Wa ers (Spanish Mass) 7:00 p.m. (H) Legion de Maria (L) St. Francis Parish 7:30 p.m. (N) Doug Schwarz (D) Pack 24 Thursday, February 11th 7:00 a.m. (H) St. Francis Parishioners (L) Parish Staff 12:15 p.m. (H) Cecile Clairmont (D) Marlene Ouelle e Friday, February 12th 7:00 a.m. (N) Douglas Schwarz (D) Janet Schwarz 12:15 p.m. (H) Kevin Hollinger & Family (L) Margaret Hollinger Saturday, February 13th 8:00 a.m. (H) Garth Boreczky (D) Ed Boreczky (N) = New Church (H) = Historic Church To schedule a Mass, please call the Parish Office at (541) To be listed in this Parish Bulle n, call before 3 p.m. on Thursdays nine (9) days prior to publica on. Save Saturday February 27th 6 to 10 p.m.! For St. Vincent de Paul s 4th Annual Have a Heart for Bend Dinner & Benefit Fundraiser providing food, shelter & assistance locally BEER & WINE TASTING SILENT AUCTION 50/50 RAFFLE DRAWING GREEK BUFFET DINNER Dance to the easy rock tunes featuring: Out of the Blue Tickets may be purchased after all the Masses! or at the following locations: Elite Repeat St. Vincent de Paul Bend, 950 SE 3rd St. Online at At the door Elks Lodge, Boyd Acres Rd., Bend, Oregon Call (541) Ticket Price $25 each

4 4 ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE Fr. Joseph s Corner... [Fr. Joseph will either write a brief article on various topics, or he will answer any questions our parishioners may have. Just send an to: frjoseph@stfrancisbend.org.] The Many Names of Christ (author unknown) To the ARTIST He is the One Altogether Lovely. To the ARCHITECT He is the Chief Corner Stone. To the BAKER He is the Living Bread. To the BANKER He is the Hidden Treasure. To the BIOLOGIST He is the Life. To the BUILDER He is the Sure Foundation. To the CARPENTER He is the Door. To the DOCTOR He is the Great Physician. To the EDUCATOR He is the Great Teacher. To the ENGINEER He is the New and Living Way. To the FLORIST He is the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley. To the GEOLOGIST He is the Rock of Ages. To the HORTICULTURIST He is the True Vine. To the JUDGE He is the Righteous Judge, Judge of All Men. To the JEWELER He is the Pearl of Great Price. To the LAWYER He is the Counselor, the Lawgiver, the Advocate. To the NEWSCASTER He is the Good Tidings of Great Joy. To the OCULIST He is the Light of the Eyes. To the PHILANTHROPIST He is the Unspeakable Gift. To the PHILOSOPHER He is the Wisdom of God. To the PREACHER He is the Word of God. To the SCULPTOR He is the Living Stone. To the SERVANT He is the Good Master. To the STATESMAN He is the Desire of All Nations. To the STUDENT He is the Incarnate Truth. To the THEOLOGIAN He is the Author and Finisher of our Faith. To the TOILER He is the Giver of Rest. To the SINNER He is the Lamb of God WHO takes away the sins of the World. To the CHRISTIAN He is the Son of the Living God, the Savior, the Redeemer and the Lord. Prayerful wishes, Fr. Joseph Eucharistic Adoration Adorers are needed for the following Holy Hours: Mondays: 8 9 a.m. & 1 2 p.m. Tuesdays: 3 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 8 9 a.m. & 9 10 a.m. Thursdays: 8 9 a.m. Fridays: 9 10, a.m., a.m., & noon Call Lisa Burley at: (541) or lisaburley99@gmail.com. A Grateful Heart... In today s world, we take much for granted. There are many who would love to spend more time with Jesus in Adoration but who are housebound, sick, or striving to provide for their families. Then there are those around the world who risk their lives for the Eucharist in places where they are persecuted for their faith. When you remember those who walk for hours or days in dangerous situations in order to be present with Jesus, you realize what a gift it is to be able to pray openly. Not to mention having good shepherds our priests to minister the sacraments. Ruth Baker, St. Francis Church, Sherwood, OR Clean Slate at Bethlehem Inn! Please join Girl Scout Shannon Moyer in supporting the 82 residents at Bethlehem Inn. Shannon will be collecting detergent pods, unscented drier sheets, and bags to make packets for her Gold Award Project. Her goal is to make enough packets for 10 laundry loads per resident. There will be laundry baskets in the Narthex for your donations until February 21st. Thank you for your support! Married Couples The Gospel today shows us that trusting in Jesus and doing what He tells us to do can make a powerful difference in our lives! Allow Jesus to strengthen, renew, and rekindle your Marriage Sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend from February 19th 21st, at the Mt. Angel Abbey. For information, call (503) or visit the Web site at: Additional dates and times are also available online.

5 ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE Have a Heart for Bend Healthy Aging Presentation Get your dancing shoes ready and bring your appetite and your friends to the 4th Annual St. Vincent de Paul Dinner / Dance and Benefit Fundraiser. There will be beer and wine tasting, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle drawing, and a fabulous Greek buffet dinner! The ticket price is only $25 per person, and the 50/50 raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Look for the St. Vincent volunteer in the blue SVdP apron selling tickets THIS weekend, February 6th 7th, in the Narthex after the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, after the 7:30 and 10 a.m. Masses this Sunday in the Parish Community Center, and after the 4:30 p.m. Mass at the Historic Church. SVdP Volunteers will be selling tickets again on the weekends of February 13th and 14th and 20th and 21st. You may also purchase tickets at The Elite Repeat or at SVdP both are located at 950 SE 3rd St., online at: or at the door. The event this year is on Saturday, February 27th, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Elks Club, located at Boyd Acres Road. (Please see pg. 3 for more details.) Please call Jeff Rickman at (541) for more information. Bake Sale for Grandma s House Share a little love for Grandma s House! The Catholic Daughters will have a Bake and Craft Sale after all the Masses next weekend, February 13th 14th, to benefit Grandma s House. Plan on picking out a sweet for your Sweetie and/or a gift for your Valentine! New Women s Study A new 8 12 week ENDOW study on Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) will begin on Thursday, February 18th, from 1 3 p.m. in Seminar Rm. #1. All women are welcome to join us. We have women in our group of all ages, so do not be shy! ENDOW does a wonderful job writing studies that lead us deeper into our faith and knowledge of our gifts as women in the world! This study will focus on Edith Stein s life and the path that led her to sainthood. It will be a great study during Lent! To sign up, please go online to: If you have any questions, contact Kristine McLean at (541) or dkmclean@bendcable.com. The Health Ministry Team will present a Healthy Aging program on Saturday, February 20th, from 3 4:30 p.m., at the Parish Community Center. The program includes: Benefits of Aerobic Exercise, by Philip K. Au, MD, FACC; Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, by Kristina Barrigan, Central Oregon Program Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association in Bend; and Nutrition and the Brain: Ingredients That Can Blow Your Mind, by Tammie Beck NTP, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Blood Pressure Screening The next blood pressure screening by our Health Ministry Team will be on Sunday, February 21st, after the 10 a.m. Mass in the RCIA room. Come see us and get your blood pressure checked! St. Francis Seniors Mass We will come to pray together at the Historic Church for Mass on Friday, February 26th, at 12:15 p.m., followed by a delicious luncheon at 1:15 p.m. at Anthony s in the Old Mill District. Anthony s is the perfect Lenten Restaurant! We will need a head count for this one, so please call or text Sue Rosa at (541) to RSVP. Lenten Mission Coming to Bend Fr. Derek Lappe (brother of parishioner Justin Lappe) will be joining us for all the Masses on the weekend of February 27th 28th to present his Mission s theme, Lord, Teach Us to Pray. The mission talks will be held Monday to Wednesday during the 12:15 p.m. Masses at the Historic Church and at a 7 p.m. Mass each evening at the New Church. Included will be Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction. Holy Humor Church Lady With Typewriter? The following Mass Intention was actually seen in a recent parish bulletin: Preparation for Abortion & Healing of Families. (It should have been Reparation!) the editor humbly apologizes for the typo! 5

6 6 ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL NEWS It s me for the last Box Tops submission of this school year! Box Tops for Educa on submission period is March 2nd of one school year un l March 1st of the next school year. Our goal for the Box Tops Year is to earn $1,000. We are well on our way, but we need you to Clip & Submit now. Friday, February 26th, is the deadline to send in all labels you ve collected. Please bring your labels to the School Office or to the collec on box in the Church Narthex before the end of the month. Based on our submission, St. Francis School will receive a check from Box Tops for Educa on in April. Submissions a er February will go toward the next school year. Thanks for your help & keep on clipping! Our students have been working hard on their science fair projects! Come take a look at their posters, and talk with students about their experiments TODAY in the Community Center after the 10 a.m. Mass! Family Fun Night was a huge success! Thank you to Heather Young and our Parents for St. Francis Group, The Knights of Columbus, and everyone who a ended. It was a fun night for all and a great way to wrap up Catholic Schools Week. Don t Forget that Scrip Sales are next weekend after all the Masses! YOU CAN HELP ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL EARN DONATIONS JUST BY SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER REWARDS CARD! Fred Meyer Stores are donating $2.5 million per year to nonprofits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here s how the program works: Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to St. Francis School at You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number: Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping St. Francis School earn a donation! You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today. If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. For more information, please visit

7 ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE 7 The Jubilee Year of Mercy Elementary Faith Formation Registration is ongoing for Religious Education Classes for K to 5th Grade. The Holy Doors at the Cathedral in Baker City and at the Retreat Center Chapel in Powell Butte await the arrival of pilgrims from throughout the diocese. We have the opportunity during this year s Lenten Season, to participate in a Forty Hours Devotion, that will be rolling across the Diocese at six different locations and times. It begins February 11th in Klamath Falls and ends March 16th at the Cathedral in Baker City. The Holy Hours Schedule for St. Thomas Church in Redmond begins on Sunday, February 14th, at 5 p.m., and ends on Tuesday, February 16th, at 10 a.m. For more information on locations and times, or to register, visit: Participating in one or more devotional hours is a great way to gather as a community before the Blessed Sacrament to pray before the Lord in solemn adoration in this Year of Mercy. The focus of this devotion is on the Holy Eucharist. Barry Metzentine, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis Three Centenarians We have in our parish three known centenarians whom I d like to introduce to you: The first one is Marion Fields who was born on September 6, 1914 in Bayonne, New Jersey. Marion moved to Bend in the mid-1980s. The second one is Hazel Soares who was born on June 21, 1915 in Richmond, California. Hazel grew up in Berkeley and Oakland in California before she retired here to Bend. The third one is Honey Canney who was born on January 30, 1916 in Bangor, Ireland. She moved with her parents to Seattle shortly after her birth. They then moved to Alameda, California, and eventually retired to Bend in Happy Birthday to three great ladies 300 years! Fr. Julian Classes are held on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Please send an to Barbara Mendoza-Lehr at elmfaith@stfrancisbend.org or call the Parish Office at (541) , X118, for registration information. Adult Faith Formation Elementary Faith Formation K 5 Middle School/ High School Youth Faith Formation We meet on Wednesdays. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please Janet Schwarz at: hsfaith@stfrancisbend.org or call the Parish Office at (541) Soup By Father The next Soup by Father Julian will be on Wednesday, March 9th, at 5:30 p.m. The cost is only $1 per person or $5 per family. Please join us! Interested in becoming a Catholic? RCIA Classes meet on Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the RCIA Room. Please call Daniel Gutierrez at (541) or to: Faithformation@stfrancisbend.org for more information or to register. New to Our Parish? Welcome! Please call the Parish Office at (541) to ask for a registra on form to be mailed to your home.

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