Franciscan St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Transcription

1 The Franciscan St. Francis of Assisi Parish 900 H. Street, Bakersfield CA Phone: / Fax: Saturday 8:00 AM (Honoring Mary) 5:00 PM (Vigil, English) 7:30 PM (Vietnamese) Sunday 6:45 AM (English) 8:30 AM (English) 10:30 AM (English) 12:30 PM (Spanish) 5:00 PM (English) Weekdays 6:30 AM 12:10 PM Sacrament of Penance Saturdays: starting at 8:30 AM and ending 9:30 AM or by appointment. Eucharistic Adoration Mondays & Tuesdays 7:00AM-9:00PM Wednesdays 7:00AM non-stop until Saturday at 8:00AM Anointing of the Sick Immediately following the 12:10 PM Mass on the First Friday of every month. The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi Parish is to provide a safe, welcoming environment of Catholic worship, evangelization & fellowship, living in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis Parish Clergy Rev. Msgr. Craig F. Harrison, Pastor Rev. Rodolfo Esmero, Parochial Vicar Rev. Anton J. Muthuneidalage, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Warnakulasooriya, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Nathaniel Ndiokwere, In Residence Deacon Hugo Navarrete Deacon Joseph Lubatti St. Francis Parish School Rev. Msgr. Craig F. Harrison, Administrator Kelli Gruszka, Principal Cindy Schoorl, Vice Principal Sr. Cris Caballero, RSM, Spiritual Director 2516 Palm Street, Bakersfield CA Phone: /Fax: Grades (Pre-Kindergarten-8th) St. Francis Religious Education Dinah Marquez, Director of Religious Education Alma Navarrete, Director of Elementary Religious Education 2424 Palm Street, Bakersfield CA Phone: Administration Francis Moore, Chief of Operations fmoore@stfran.org Jenny Etcheverry, Assistant to the Pastor jetcheverry@stfran.org Dan Hargis, Facilities Director dhargis@stfran.org Stella Garcia-Hernandez, Accounting sgarcia@stfran.org Scheduling Isabel Ruiz, Parish Scheduler iruiz@stfran.org Front Office Carla Medina, Parish Secretary cmedina@stfran.org Communications Carleigh Hashim, Bulletin Editor chashim@stfran.org Security Church Security: School Security:

2 Bulletin for March 2019 The Month dedicated to Saint Joseph March, 2019 Dear Parish Family, We kick off the month of March with Ash Wednesday on the 6 th. We have a number of services. Please check the bulletin, the website, and our parish bulletin boards for times and locations. During the Lenten Season, Father Jude will be here presenting on Roman Catholic Theory Revelation and Salvation in Other World Religions. We will have Stations of the Cross every Friday night beginning on March 8 th, along with Fish Fry for Life from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. I will be doing a visual reflection of the Stations of the Cross on March 8th. We have an addition on Tuesday evenings of a 5:30 mass in Novus Ordo Latin, celebrated by Monsignor Nathaniel. This will be every Tuesday evening during Lent. It is with sadness that we will be bidding farewell to Father Rudy Esmero. Father Rudy has generously served our Parish for 7 years and has been transferred to continue ministry in Los Banos. He will be greatly missed. I would like to invite everyone to join us March 2 nd and 3 rd as we gather after each mass in the Youth Center for a reception. Please keep him in your prayers. Also, Father Joseph will be leaving for 5 weeks to visit his family during the month of March and April. Since we will not be receiving a new associate pastor and Father Anton will be covering the hospitals, know that there will be a shortage of priests. Thank you for your patience. Lent is a time for us to prepare for the Easter season through prayer, fasting, and alms giving. We will have Lenten prayer books, Stations of the Cross, confession, and special presentations throughout the season. Please join us in this time of purification and spiritual growth. Blessings,

3 St. Francis Parish News & Announcements St. Francis of Assisi Parish thanks Father Rudy Esmero for his 7 years of service. Please keep Father Rudy in your prayers as he continues his ministry in Los Banos. From the desk of Heidi Scott, Director of Music and Liturgy Why We Do What We Do Without a period of Lent, can there truly be a resurrection? The Lenten Season is here, and many are still asking, why are we doing this year after year and does it make a difference? Well, the short answer is that Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and alms-giving, which hopefully leads us to a time of examining the messiness of life. Lent always invites us to deal with the mess and sort through some of the debris in our lives. We begin by receiving Ashes on Ash Wednesday and the reminder that we are mere mortals but also made in the image and likeness of God. Lent repeatedly calls us to come to grips with our brokenness, searching the ways in which we have become sinful and then ultimately looking ahead with joy to resurrection. Continuing with our theme this year of Community, I invite everyone to take time to redefine the word sacrifice. How is your sacrifice going to create J.O.Y. Loving Jesus, Others and Yourself? When we realize that the abundant nature of God s love outweighs sin, selfishness and even death, we can look again at the ways in which we share this abundant grace and love with each other. Our parish will offer many ways in which we can pray for our community and take the time for a Lenten re-examination of our hearts, minds, and souls. We will be offering an additional Mass in Latin on Tuesday during the weeks of Lent. Stations of the Cross every Friday evening can help to focus us on the road to Calvary and the crosses we bear in life. Easter will surely come just as Lent is already here. Lent must be carried with sacrifice so that Easter and the Alleluia can return renewed and alive, for without death. there can be no resurrection! ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM IN THE CHURCH 12:10 PM 12:45 MASS 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM IN THE CHURCH, PARISH HALL, AND YOUTH CENTER Right to Life of Kern County presents FISH FRY FOR LIFE 2019 March 8th 4-8 PM St. Francis Parish Hall Tickets $17 For more information contact or marylee@rtlkc.org Prayer Breakfast 2019 Thursday, March 21st at 6:00 a.m. Rosary-Mass-Breakfast St. Francis of Assisi Church Keynote Speaker: Archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore J. Cordileone Tickets $25 During Lent, Stations of the Cross will be offered on Friday evenings English at 6 PM in the Main Church Spanish at 7 PM in the Main Church Vietnamese at 7:30 PM in the Youth Center SAVE THE DATE Madonna Prayer Brunch Saturday, May 18, am-2pm Tickets $20 More info next month! Sponsor tables available: $1000/table of 10 Call Michelle Ming For more information, visit Offered each first Friday after the Noon Mass in the Church. Next anointing offered will be Friday, March 1st, 2019.

4 St. Francis Ministry News & Updates From the Desk of the Director of Ministries The next Ministry Meeting is March 13th at 6pm in the Parish Hall If your are unable to attend, please send a representative. Bless you and your ministry! Deacon Hugo Navarrete, Director of Ministries deaconhugo@stfran.org Please pray for our Elect who will be receiving their 3 Sacraments on Easter Vigil April 20th, (19 Youth) New registrations for First Holy Communion will be open in May. We will keep you posted via our Parish bulletin. If you have any questions, feel free to call our RE Office. We would like to invite all parents to register your sons and daughters for Ignite, the FREE continuation program for students who have received their First Holy Communion. The grade Continuation Group is offered the same days and times as ERE classes. There is no fee for these youth groups. Registration is still open for both Monday and Thursday nights! We are still in need of more Catechists and Volunteers. If you are interested, we will provide training. Please keep our Catechists, Priests, and Parents in your prayers. Edge (6-8th grade) meets every Sunday 3-4:30 p.m. in the Youth Center. We also have an Edge bible study every Monday and Thursday at RE. Life Teen (9-12th grade) meets every Sunday 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. These are free, weekly youth groups where we have fun and food for everyone! UPCOMING EVENTS Next Youth Mass: March 10th at 5 PM No March EXALT. Instead, join us for an amazing opportunity for Q&A with his Excellency, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. Ask an Archbishop : March 20th from 7-8:00 PM Young people, have you ever thought about committing your existence totally to Christ? Do you think there can be anything greater than to bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus? -St. John Paul II CONSIDER THE PRIESTHOOD Next vocations meeting is March 17th from 12-1 p.m. in the parish rectory. Website: youth.stfran.org Instagram: stfranym For more information call the RE office # Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm & Friday 8am-5pm RCIA classes are on-going: Thursdays 6:00pm 8:00pm in the Msgr. Lahey Hall Confirmation classes are full, however contact Dinah Marquez for further information dinah@stfran.org We were blessed with a wonderful line up of speakers last month. Thank you to Ian Perez, Francis Moore, Deacon Hugo and from Sacred Promises Ministry, Tyler and Jennifer Williamson, Jeff and Lisa Quintana. We also thank Molcajetes Restaurant, Gavin Banducci, and Annette Dinelli with Eucharistic Miracles Ministry for providing dinners. Please continue to pray for our Catechumens and Candidates who are celebrating the Rite of Enrollment on March 3rd with their Godparents. As a pledge of fidelity, they will inscribe their names in the Book of the Elect for those chosen for Initiation into the Church at Easter. Thirty three adults and youth will then celebrate the Rite of Election to be held at St. Phillips Church on Monday, March 11th as we present the Book of the Elect to our bishop, Most Reverend Armando Ochoa.

5 St. Francis Ministry News & Events B.B.B. Bible - Barbecue - Beer Wednesday, march 20 6:00 pm - 8:00 PM St. Francis church Parish Hall Our ministry is a small faith group of the Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy. We meet to pray together in gratitude to God and in petition to The Divine Mercy Chaplet. Join us in exploring God s Divine Mercy through Sacred Scripture, the Catechism, and St. Faustina s Diary. Regular meetings are the first and third Wednesdays of each month in Conference Room B at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there! For more details contact Diana Marquez at Women of Wisdom and Wine Wed. March 27th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Church followed by fellowship in the Parish Hall Saturday, March 9th 6:30-8:00 am in the Youth Center Bring your Bibles & canned food for the pantry! Men s Vocation Meeting Lent is here, and it s the perfect time to join the Altar Guild! Treat your soul in seizing the opportunity to lift your mind and heart to God and to reflect on daily works with Him. Our next meeting will be at 1:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, March 12, The Altar Guild ministry is dedicated to the cleaning and maintenance of the Altars, Sacristy, vestments, and Altar linens, along with anything else needed in the performance of the Liturgy. The Altar Guild also serves and gives support at funerals and receptions. It is our purpose to unite members in a spiritual bond dedicated to the maintenance and care of all things related to the Altar, Liturgy, and for the Glorification of God. We all have spiritual gifts and together we build the Body of Christ If you are interested in joining or would like more information about the St. Francis Women's Altar Guild Ministry, please stop by the Parish office. Sunday, March 17th at 12pm in the St. Francis Parish Rectory Contact our Front Office for more information or to RSVP Eucharistic Ministers make Eucharist available and provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals who are hospitalized, residents of nursing homes, or homebound. Our pastoral team of volunteers loves every opportunity to minister this way. If you or a family member enter the hospital, or are recovering at home, call Lori Kayes at the Church Office to arrange a visit. Contact Suzan Sindelar for more info: (text messages) suzansindelar@gmail.com Date Location March 7th Parish Hall March 14th Conference Rm B *March 21st Prayer Breakfast* March 28th Youth Center O.C.D. SUPPORT GROUP The St. Francis O.C.D. Ministry will be meeting Wednesday, March 13, :30-8:30 pm in Conference Room B. For more information call Randy at

6 St. Francis Parish Community News Sanctuary Lamp Arthur J. Rodrigues Walt Widhalm John Miksits Anita B. Kyamko Isabelle Church Deceased Family Members of Julie Yoro Prayers for the living protection of loved ones, relatives & friends of Elsa/Zsa Prayers for the departed loved ones, relatives, friends known & unknown of Elsa/Zsa Marriage Banns The Month of March David Chavez/ Teresa Preciado Humberto Tapia/Laura Saldana The Month of April Levi Chavez/Jessie Maldonado Bryan Lozano/Emily Basulto The next Financial Peace Class at St. Francis is about to begin! The link for our class is DATE: March 24-June 2 TIME: 1:45-3:45pm LOCATION Parish Hall Financial Peace University is financial expert Dave Ramsey s nine-week money class. In the comfort of your own St. Francis Parish, you will learn practical ways to pay off debt, overcome your fear of budgeting, and create a savings plan to replace retirement worries with financial peace. Learn God s way of handling money and put His plan into action! Contact: Karen Gardner & Michele Ming Room for Rent A room in a 2 bed 1 bath condo is available for rent in Southwest Bakersfield for $550 a month plus half of the electric bill. If you are interested, please contact Ann at (661) Knights of Columbus Council 977: Brother Knights, we will be meeting the third Thursday of every month here at St Francis Church. We are grateful for the generosity of Monsignor Craig for hosting us here at the parish. All Knights, please show your support by attending our meetings. Meetings start at 6:30pm with the rosary. Vivat Jesus+ GARCES ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP If you are an alumnus from Garces and interested in sending your child to Garces for a Catholic education, please consider applying for the Garces Alumni Scholarship. The scholarship is available to children and grandchildren of Garces alumni to help offset the cost of tuition. The alumni board is accepting applications until April 1st. Contact Lou Ann Durrett at ldurrett@garces.org or x 129. The Detention Ministry is looking for an affordable office space to conduct our meetings and to hold ministry equipage for safekeeping. If you have such a facility that you can provide to the Detention Ministry at a low monthly rate, please contact Deacon Scotty at As we continue to bring His Light to those in darkness, please pray say a prayer that we find what He has in store for us in the future! March 30th-31st 8:00 am 6:00 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Hall A Catholic workshop on sexuality, marriage, communication, responsible parenthood, NFP & the mission of the family. Married and engaged couples, as well as interested individuals, are invited. Child care & Lunch provided Contact: OLG Church or Andres & Hortencia

7 Jan. 13, :30 pm 6:45 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm Last Month s Weekly Collections $3, $ $2, $3, $6, $1, $2, Jan. 20, :30 pm 6:45 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm $4, $ $3, $4, $6, $1, $2, Jan. 27, :30 pm 6:45 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm $3, $ $3, $5, $5, $1, $2, Feb. 3, :30 pm 6:45 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 12:30 pm $5, $ $4, $5, $7, $2, $1, Total: $21, Total: $23, Total: $22, Total: $27, nd Collection Parish Goodworks $6, nd Collection 2nd Collection 2nd Collection Seminaries $6, Youth Project $6, Building Fund $8, A big thank you to the Wonderful Women of Wow for donating the wine and dessert for February! It s important to update your contact information with our Parish Office. Please call to update your phone number, home address, , or other contact information. Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Serving Bakersfield and East Kern County 4501 Upland Point Dr. Bakersfield, CA (661) License # MAGNUM PUS Phone: josemartinez2121@yahoo.com A MASTERPIECE IN PROGRESS Jose Martinez personal training personal training San Joaquin Fence & Supply MIKE CLARKSEAN Fax: E. California Avenue Bakersfield, CA th St. Bakersfield, CA Fax: Bob Pair, MS, P.T. PHYSICAL THERAPY Sports * Orthopedic * Rehabilitation 2733 F Street Soups Sandwiches & Homemade Ice Cream Help Us Help Others St. Vincent de Paul Store 300 Baker Street Donate + Shop Recycle Electronics Pick up or drop off DOUGHTY - CALHOUN - O MEARA -FUNERAL DIRECTORS- The Fanucchi Family - Parish Members Locally owned and operated 1100 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California Lic. #FD

8 If you don't know Jewelry, know your Jeweler Parishioner Business The Riel Family 4300 Coffee Rd Suite 3 Bakersfield, CA Visit Us For All Your Catholic Jewelry Needs (661) Stockdale Hwy, Suite D8 - Next to Trader Joes SERBAN SOUND SYSTEMS Mary N. Milkie-Andrews, M.D. BOB S JUNGLE San imas Ste. B- Interior Plantscapes Bak ersfi eld CA for Business or Home Design, Sales & Leasing eneral r ery rthopedi r ery Vincent Phillips,.D. Arnold Lim, D.O. Denise Portugal,.D. ro tolo y Edward Taylor,.D. Lorenc alellari,.d. John Bu ton,.d. rolo y Jing hou,.d. ichael Oe elein,.d. Vas lar r ery Danny Huynh,.D. Javier iro, CRIMINAL.D. Edwin oungstrom, D.O. BAKERSFIELD DEFENSE ATTORNEYS Guaranteed Maintenance - PLANT RENTALS Parties, Special Events & Weddings OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Home Health Skilled Skilled Nursing Nursing Care Care RN-LVN-IV RN-LVN-IV Therapy Therapy Therapy Therapy Services Services (PT/OT/ST) (PT/OT/ST) Diabetic Diabetic Care Care and and Specialized Specialized Wound Wound Team Team Minimally nvasive and obotic Surgery - iverwalksurgery.com Companion Companion Care Care Assistance Assistance with with daily daily activities activities Bathing, Bathing, shopping, shopping, medication medication reminders reminders and and more. more. Hourly Hourlytoto2424hour hourlive-in. care Background checked, Background checked, Bonded, Bonded, and and Insured. Insured. LIC # John & Mary Vasinda