St. Francis of Assisi Parish Let there be no strangers among us. 8300 Old Columbia Road Fulton, MD 20759 Parish Office Phone: 410-792-0470 Religious Education Phone: 410-880-1285 Youth Ministry Phone: 410-880-4800 Fax Number: 410-792-0472 Website: www.instrumentofpeace.org Email: office@instrumentofpeace.org Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PASTOR pastor@instrumentofpeace.org Rev. Dennis P. Diehl WEEKEND MASSES Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. WEEKEND ASSOCIATE frjoachim@instrumentofpeace.org Rev. Joachim Giermek, OFM Conv WEEKDAY MASSES SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00-4:30 p.m. DEACON deacon@instrumentofpeace.org Robert K. Smith SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Registered parishioners may call the parish office to schedule. PASTORAL ASSOCIATE WORSHIP AND ADULT FAITH liturgymusic@instrumentofpeace.org Berta Sabrio SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples planning Marriage must contact the Pastor at least six months in advance of the wedding. DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION religiouseducation@instrumentofpeace.org Jamie Danielson CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Adults interested in becoming Catholic are always welcomed. Please contact the parish office to learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation. DIRECTOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES youthminister@instrumentofpeace.org Becki Kaman PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please notify the parish office when a member of the parish is sick, hospitalized, or homebound. DIRECTOR HEALTH MINISTRY parishnurse@instrumentofpeace.org Sheila K. Rohe HEALTH MINISTRY Call the parish office to arrange a home, hospital, or consultation visit with the parish nurse. BUSINESS MANAGER businessmanager@instrumentofpeace.org Kris Kendall PARISH SECRETARY office@instrumentofpeace.org Dordie Blevins ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words. NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome! The registration form is available in the gathering space, welcome folder, and on the website. October 1, 2017 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.
Readings and Schedule for the Week Sunday, October 1 26 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11/Mt 21:28-32 Hospitality Sunday -Children s Liturgy of the Word 9am Newly Baptized Celebration 10am AYM Leadership Meeting 11am Mass 2pm Fall Festival Monday, October 2 BUSINESS OFFICE Offerings, Donations, Parish Registration, Memorial Garden and Baptism Contact Kris Kendall 410-792-0470 businessmanager@instrumentofpeace.org Thank you for the Gift of your Offering! Sept. 24 Mass Online Total Offering $5,849.00 $6,536.00 $12,385.00 Mortgage $553.00 $668.50 $1,221.50 Maintenance $255.00 $448.50 $703.50 Tuesday, October 3 Wednesday, October 4 7:30pm KOC Thursday, October 5 7pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7pm Bazaar Meeting Friday, October 6 Saturday, October 7 4:00-4:30pm Reconciliation 5pm Mass Sunday, October 8 27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9,12-16/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43 10am Family Home Program Orientation 11am Mass 12:30 Baptism 6:30pm MS/HS Faith formation Sessions Begin for Grades PreK 12 on October 8 & 9 Please consider making your contributions using our Online Giving program. Over 345 families are enjoying the security, convenience, and flexibility of the program. Give using checking, savings, and credit cards. Signing up is easy. Go to our parish website www.instrumentofpeace.org and click the Online Giving logo to get started! Parish Hospitality Fostering an atmosphere of love and caring in which each parishioner feels at home. After many loyal years of outstanding service, Jane and John Langan are stepping down as our gracious hosts of Sunday coffee and donuts. Thank you so much for all you have done! Thank you Phil and Barbara Rose for your many years of serving our parish community! Your generosity, guidance and leadership have been greatly appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering with Parish Hospitality, please contact Joe Burkert at josephburkert@comcast.net.
HEALTH MINISTRY Contact Sheila K. Rohe, 410-792-0470 Director of Health Ministry parishnurse@instrumentofpeace.org Volunteers Needed MUSIC MINISTRY Contact Berta Sabrio, 410-792-0470 Pastoral Associate Worship and Adult Faith liturgymusic@instrumentofpeace.org Adult Choir Volunteers needed to assist and coordinate receptions after funerals held at St. Francis. If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Sheila. Medical Equipment Closet They re back!!! The St. Francis of Assisi Adult Choir is back to ministry and looking for additional members. If you love to sing in the shower, the car, or at sporting events, we have space for you! No previous experience necessary, ALL training will be provided. Join us for rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 at the church. For more information, contact Berta. Assisi Youth Music Ministry Please contact the Parish Nurse to borrow medical equipment. If you are hoping to donate medical equipment of any kind, please contact Sheila before bringing to the church. Thank you! A Day Of Remembrance: Will I Ever Stop Crying? Why Do I Hurt So Much? Please join us on October 28, 2017, 9am-12pm at Holy Family in Middletown with Dr. Pat Fosarelli, MD, DMin for a day to reflect about our loved ones who have died, as well as to focus on the love and care of those of us left behind. This workshop is timed in a way to offer hope when facing the holiday season after the loss of a loved one. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring a friend! Kindly RSVP at 301-473-4800. Assisi Youth Music Ministry has openings for singers and instrumentalists. This talented group of middle and high school students share their talents through musical leadership once per month at the 9:00 liturgy. Open to all high school and middle school students. Rehearsals normally take place on the first and third Sundays of the month, September-May, 12-2. Lunch is provided. For more information, contact Alexis, at aymmcoordinator@gmail.com.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRE-K GRADE 5 Contact Jamie Danielson, 410-880-1285 Director of Religious Education religiouseducation@instrumentofpeace.org YOUTH MINISTRY GRADES 6 12 Contact Becki Kaman 410-880-4800 Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries youthminister@instrumentofpeace.org Make a difference share your faith! Thank you so much to all who serve in passing on the faith! We are still in need of a few willing spirits to join the Elementary and Youth Ministry Teams. Try something new! Invite a friend to join you! No experience necessary just a love of God and a willing heart. Our needs are as follows: Sun, 6:30-8:30 pm: High School-Grades 9-12, session leaders and small group leaders. Middle-Grade 7, Co-catechist Mon, 6:00-7:10 pm: Elementary-Grade 5, Catechist and Assistant Additional volunteers are still needed to fill support roles throughout all sessions (substitutes, consistent adult presence, hall monitors). To volunteer please contact Becki at 410-880-4800 or youthminister@instrumentofpeace.org; or Jamie at religiouseducation@instrumentofpeace.org or 410-880-1285. Middle School Hayride & Camp Fire sponsored by Howard County Youth Ministry Friday, October 20, 7:30 9:30 pm Larriland Farm Cost: $20/person Permission slip & payment due October 17 Flyer & Permission slip available on bulletin board & on parish website. Adult Chaperones Needed!
St. Francis of Assisi Thanksgiving Food Drive begins next week! Every year St. Francis prepares thanksgiving food baskets for the needy of our Sister parish of St. Benedict. How You Can Help: Each week we will collect food items on the list below. Please place any items in the grocery cart in the vestibule. All donations to the poor box in November will be used to purchase the Turkeys. Week 1: Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Canned Vegetables (corn, green beans, peas) Cranberry sauce Can yams Roll or muffin mix (boxed) Week 2: Oct. 7-8 Gravy (jars or cans) Canned yams Instant potatoes (boxed) Cranberry Sauce Week 3: Oct 14-15 Pie crust (boxed) Pie filling (pumpkin or cherry) Roll or biscuit mix Stuffing Week 4: Oct 21-22 Canned Vegetables (corn, green beans, peas) Cranberry sauce Roll or muffin mix (boxed) Gravy (Jars or Cans) Week 5: Oct 28-29 Gravy (jars or cans) Canned yams Instant potatoes (boxed) Cranberry Sauce Week 6: Nov. 4-5 Pie crust (boxed) Pie filling (pumpkin or cherry) Roll or biscuit mix Stuffing Week 7: Nov. 11-12 Pie crust (boxed) Pie filling (pumpkin or cherry) Yams Gravy Fatima Rosary Rally Where: Fatima Shrine, St. Louis, Clarksville When: Saturday Oct 14 th at 10:00 am Rain or shine. Bring a chair or blanket. Do not park at Chapel. For more information, contact Margaret Leishear at 301-854-1760 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Contact Tim Morris, Grand Knight gk12524@gmail.com Would you like to be part of the growing St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus council? We invite all adult men of the parish to join. Contact the Grand Knight for more information, or view our website (http:/www.stfranciscouncil.org) Car Raffle Win a beautiful 2018 Ford Mustang! (while supporting the Knights of Columbus charities and scholarships programs). Raffle tickets will be on sale after all Masses starting Saturday, Sept 2 nd through Sunday, Oct 1 st. Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. LADIES OF HOPE Contact Linda Powell, Chairperson Lfpowell15@verizon.net Join a fun and caring group committed to making a difference. The Ladies of Hope support many great causes within our church and the community. Come for a meeting. For questions, email Linda Powell.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish This is our largest fundraiser and the liveliest FUN raiser of the year, generating more than $25,000 for our parish because of you! You can help by Donating to the Silent Auction Services, products, vacation homes, event tickets and gift cards sfabazaar@gmail.com Selling the Super Grand Raffle Tickets mailed to you 1 st Prize: $2000 2 nd Prize: Samsung 50 smart TV 3 rd Prize: Drone Force 1 Creating and donating a themed Gift Basket jaja8208@msn.com Giving your time by volunteering tjm3720@comcast.net Baking items for the bake sale table and cake walk Inviting all your friends and family to attend! In addition to the Silent Auction, Super Grand raffle, and Basket Raffle there will be artisan sellers, a gourmet coffee shop, children s activities, photos with Santa, great food and more!
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