Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Sunday, March 10, 2019 1st Sunday of Lent To be a community that lives the Gospel of Jesus Christ Historic Church Corner of Franklin & Lava in Downtown Bend Catholic School 2450 NE 27th Street, Bend, OR (541) 382-4701 saintfrancisschool.net 27th St. Church St. Clare Chapel Parish Offices 2450 NE 27th Street, Bend, Oregon 97701 Office (541) 382-3631 Fax (541) 385-8879 stfrancisbend.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 27th St. Church 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 27th St. Church 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & (Spanish) 12:30 p.m. Sunday: Historic Church 1:00 p.m. (Traditional Latin) & 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday: 27th St. Church / St. Clare Chapel 7:00 a.m. Monday Friday: Historic Church 12:15 p.m. Saturday: Historic Church 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Liturgy of the Hours Monday Friday: 27th St Church./ St. Clare Chapel 6:40 a.m. Saturday: Historic Church 7:40 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Monday Friday: 27th St. / St. Clare Chapel Monday Friday: Historic Church Healing Mass 2nd Tuesday of the month: Historic Church 7:30 a.m. to.12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to. 6:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Reconciliation Confessions Tuesday: 27th St. Church 7:30 a.m. (lasts until there are no penitents) Saturday: Historic Church 8:30 a.m. (lasts until there are no penitents) Saturday: 27th St. Church 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sisters of Mary of Kakamega 2863 NE Jill Ave. Ph. (541) 550-7914 Email: sabinambenge16@gmail.com Salesian Sisters of John Bosco 2350 NE Tucson Way, Bend, OR 97701 Email: ngando@saintfrancisschool.net Email Bulletin Announcements by 1 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication to Tina Hill at: bulletin@stfrancisbend.org Email 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) 382-3631 Parish Services Ministries School Pastor: Fr. Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil frjose@stfrancisbend.org Parochial Vicar: Fr. Víctor Mena Martínez associatepastor@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 School Principal: Crystal Nunez-Mooney Finance Director: Jane Rude liturgy@stfrancisbend.org 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 Baptisms: Scout Lappe Marriage Prep Retreat (Pre Cana): Natasha Rider Weddings: Gina Lorenz Annulments: Deacon Steve & Mary McGlone rcia@stfrancisbend.org baptism@stfrancisbend.org precana@stfrancisbend.org weddings@stfrancisbend.org annulments@stfrancisbend.org Funerals: Jan Michelsen (541) 639-9990 Music Director: Colleen Rastovich Health Ministry Dr. Phillip Au / Laurie Slye music@stfrancisbend.org healthministry@stfrancisbend.org
Lent Is Here We have just begun the Season of Lent, with the Ash Wednesday observances that were held on March 6th. It is a time of journey, accompanying Jesus into the desert fasting, praying, and almsgiving. The desert is not anything new to us, as we live pretty much in a desert. A desert gives the least distraction and helps us to focus on God. Remember to find some extra time for prayer during this season to focus on what the season is all about. Try going to a weekday Mass, our Lenten Parish Mission from March 24th to the 27th, Eucharistic Adoration, the Stations of the Cross, reading Scripture daily, and/or spending some time in personal prayer. You can be truly happy and prepared to celebrate the Passion, death, and resurrection of Christ only when you have spent time with him. Also, have a special jar on your dining table this season of Lent to put in your savings from the sacrifices you make every day of Lent, and then when Easter comes, give the savings to God and the needy. The most important thing anyone can do for Lent is to return to the Lord with your whole heart (Joel 2:12). That is the root meaning of repent to turn around. Catholics have traditionally expressed sorrow for sin and the desire to live as genuine Disciples of Christ through the three traditional Lenten disciplines of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. These Lenten disciplines prepare us to receive the grace of Easter. These disciplines are aimed at purifying and transforming our lives to help us rise with Christ to the challenges of self-giving love. Fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline of all Christian disciplines. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform our lives. Fasting helps us spiritually and physically. Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual practices today. Yet, it is the most effective means to get rid of our stubborn evil inclinations and habits. It is a great tool to self-discipline. Jesus himself fasted and taught His disciples about fasting. Fasting is a time when we abstain from food or other pleasures, and take the time to focus on God. Denying something physical to glorify God and go deeper with Him is the spirit of fasting. It is a way to demonstrate that we are serious about our relationship with God. To aid us in this, the Church requires us to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Anyone over the age of 18, but under the age of 60, should eat only one full meal on those days. The Church also invites us to practice abstinence. It means anyone 14 years or older must abstain from meat on all Fridays. The USCCB allows the substitution of some other forms of penance for abstinence on all of the Fridays of the year, except the Fridays in Lent. Fr. Jose Thomas Community of St. Francis of Assisi, Thank you very much for this time that I was able to spend with you. As you may already have heard, I was appointed as Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Madras. My last weekend here at St. Francis is March 16 17. Please, keep me in your prayers, as you will be in mine. Fr. Victor
ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE 3 MASS INTENTIONS: FOR: REQUESTED BY: Saturday, March 9th 5:00 p.m. (N) Allison Marie Bauer (D) Cindy Bauer Sunday, March 10th 7:30 a.m. (N) Joan Eckert (D) Sherry Rice 10:00 a.m. (N) John Berreen Sr. (D) Veronica Berreen 12:30 p.m. (N) Sr. Kathleen Agnes Brady (D) & Family St. Francis School 4:30 p.m. (H) St. Francis Parish Community (L) Fr. Jose / Fr. Victor Monday, March 11th 7:00 a.m. (C) Judy Kennedy (L) Margo Rupp 12:15 p.m. (H) Ethel McCall (D) Geraldine Silva Tuesday, March 12th 7:00 a.m. (C) Melissa Tiktin (D) St. Francis Parish Community 12:15 p.m. (H) Chris Veach (D) David & Susan Holt Wednesday, March 13th 7:00 a.m. (C) Imogen Sharp (L) Scout Lappe (School Mass) 8:15 a.m. (N) Robert & Malia Murphy (L) Scout Lappe 12:15 p.m. (H) Valarie Miller (D) Joleyne LaChapelle Thursday, March 14th 7:00 a.m. (C) John O Rourke (D) Knights of Columbus 12:15 p.m. (H) Vern, Don, & Karen (L) Ann Clift Friday, March 15th 7:00 a.m. (C) MaryAnn Monica (L) Jack Intlekofer 12:15 p.m. (H) Seth Sprague (D) Monica Wells Saturday, March 16th 8:00 a.m. (H) Anne Fawcett (D) Brown Family (N) = 27th St. Church (H) = Historic Church (C) = St. Clare Chapel (D) = Deceased (L) = Living To schedule a Mass, please call the Parish Office at (541) 382-3631. To be listed in this Parish Bulletin, call before noon on Fridays eight (8) days prior to the next publication. Lent prepares the faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ s suffering, death, and resurrection. It is a time for reflection and spiritual renewal a time to examine one s relationship with God and with others. Lent is also the final period of preparation for catechumens who are seeking to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. As Catholics, the Church calls us to a partake in spirit of repentance to turn away from sin and to be faithful to the Gospel. Through the traditional practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we express conversion in relation to ourselves, to God, and to others. Below are the Church s definitions of fasting and abstinence, as well as the obligatory minimum requirements that she requires of us. Abstinence: Meat and poultry are removed from our meals fish is acceptable. Fasting: Eat 1 full meal and 2 smaller meals no snacking during the day. All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. All Catholics, 14 years and older, are to abstain from meat and poultry on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Date Format Serving Date (at 7 p.m.) Food Time March 8th Living Fish Fry 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. March 15th Shadow Soup/Bread 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 22nd DVD Fish Fry 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. March 29th Mary Soup/Bread 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 5th Living Fish Fry 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. April 12th Traditional Soup/Bread 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
4 ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE Traditional Latin Mass Unplanned the Movie Due to the snow and the airport closure, our celebrant had to postpone his trip, so there will be Mass on March 10th and 17th. Masses are canceled for March 24th and 31st. The Luck of the Irish! Start looking for something green to wear or stand at risk of a pinch! Young@Heart will celebrate St. Patrick s Day on Friday, March 15th, with a Pot Luck at Sue Rosa s home. There will be a Leprechaun on hand to open the doors at 11:30 a.m. Drive out Hwy. 20 toward Sisters through Tumalo, up the hill, and turn left at Couch Market Road (at Equine Center). Drive down a mile, past Tweed, and turn left at 18645 Couch Market. You ll see the shamrocks. If you need help, call (541) 598-6620. Lenten Mission Fr. Richard Hart, OFM Cap, will lead us in a time of renewal at the 27th Street Church, starting Sunday, March 24th, at 7 p.m., continues on Monday and Tuesday, March 25th and 26th, and concludes on Wednesday, March 27th with the celebration of the Eucharist. With the theme, Reclaim the Fire, and the words of Pope Francis, Fr. Hart will help us understand better our role as missionary disciples. This is a four-session mission, with each night s session beginning at 7 p.m. The sessions include a video presentation and end with refreshments. Fr. Richard will be available for individual appointments and Confession while he is here with us. Contact Peg Moore at the Parish Office to schedule a time with him. Address questions about the Mission to Karin Jones in the Liturgy Office. Grief Support Group Classes We are starting another Grief Support Group for those who have had a spouse, family member, or friend pass away. The group offers an experience for people to learn, heal, grow, and move toward restructuring their lives, while meeting others in a similar situation. We will meet for five sessions on Thursdays, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., starting on March 21st, in the RCIA Room. Additional details with class information, dates, and times will all be listed in this Parish Bulletin next week. We welcome everyone even those who ve already taken these classes, or who want to take one or more again. Contact Mary McGlone with questions or to register at: (253) 232-6789 or griefministry@stfrancisbend.org. Join us for this exclusive movie event on March 28th, at 7:30 p.m., at the Regal Cinemas in Bend, hosted by the Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon. This movie is the most important film you will ever see on the most controversial issue of our time. Tickets are $10 available exclusively on the PRC Website at: centraloregonforlife.org/unplanned. Tuesday Bible Studies The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Part 2 starts April 2nd to May 21st. Two classes are offered: 1) Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m., facilitated by Diana Stein and Vergie Ries, in the RCIA Room across from St. Clare s Chapel, or 2) Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., facilitated by Ken Magnan. A New Study, Wisdom: God s Vision for Life, also starts Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., facilitated by Molly Valenti (assisted by Vergie Ries), in the RCIA Room. Call Ascension Press at 1-800-376-0520 and ask for either The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation study set or Wisdom: God s Vision for Life study set. Questions? Call Vergie Ries at (541) 797-6322. Chrism Mass Pilgrimage Fr. Jose Thomas is hosting an informal pilgrimage to Ontario on the way to Baker City for the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral. Arrange your own transportation and lodging. We depart Bend on Wednesday, April 10th, and will tour Blessed Sacrament Parish in Ontario. Meet there at 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Dinner is at 5 p.m. at the Fiesta Guadalajara Restaurant. An RSVP is required for dinner reservations. Call Peg Moore at the Parish Office at: (541) 382-3631 to reserve your spot. Building Your Marriage Retreat This is for couples who want to build a marriage that will have a foundation to last a lifetime. It will be on Friday and Saturday, April 26th and 27th, at the 27th Street Church. For more information, please contact Natasha Rider at: precana@stfrancisbend.org.
International Food Fest Fr. Jose Thomas has requested that we bring back the International Food Fest! The proceeds from this event will go to our two orders of sisters: the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega and the Salesian Sisters of John Bosco. It is planned for Saturday, May 18th, but it will only happen with the help and support of our parishioners. We need people who will provide the food as well as those who will enjoy it! Grab a friend or two and share the cost and work. In April we ll be asking for your names and the foods you ll prepare, and what country they are from. We need at least 70 servings of each food in order to feed all the people who will be purchasing it. More information to come, but start planning now! Questions? Call Sherry at (541) 383-2305. Lenten Schedule The Lenten Schedule is available online. Go to the Parish Website at: stfrancisbend.org, and click on the link. Also, the weekly reflection sheets are available online and can be downloaded. Small Changes to Mass Starting today, the first Sunday of Lent, we are instituting some small changes to Mass per Bishop Cary as follows: Welcoming Announcement We will have a brief announcement prior to Mass giving some basic information that will assist visitors and help us begin Mass in a more prayerful manner. In order to highlight the importance of Scripture and the lector s role in proclaiming it, lectors will sit in the first pew adjacent to the main aisle and approach the ambo from there. The Offertory Procession is for bringing forward gifts that we are giving to God bread and wine, the offertory collection, and food for the poor. Our prayer intentions are prayed for at the Prayers of the Faithful, so the Book of Intentions will not be brought up in the Offertory Procession. Instead, it will be placed on the ambo prior to Mass. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact Deacon Steve at the Liturgy Office. ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE Eucharistic Adoration Needs Our Lord has been across the street from the Planned Parenthood clinic here for almost 12 years... it began when our bishop gave permission for the Eucharist to be kept in a tabernacle in an office cubicle across the street. Fr. Steve Imbarrato, Albuquerque, NM If you can commit to one of the holy hours listed below, please contact Judy Kennedy at (541) 640-9600 or judyekennedy@icloud.com. Mondays: Tuesdays: Thursdays: 11 a.m. 12 p.m. (C) 2 3 p.m. (H) 8 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. (C) 11 a.m. 12 p.m. (C) Part-Time Position Available St. Francis of Assisi Church is seeking a Choir Director for the Adult Choir. This position will require approximately 25 to 30 hours per month. Also, a strong music background and choral/vocal experience are a plus. Contact Colleen Rastovich at music@stfrancisbend.org for more information. Full-Time Position Available St. Francis of Assisi Parish is looking for a Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. This person will be an important member of the Faith Formation Team that plans, develops, and implements programming with the following goals: Drawing high school youth and their families into a deeper relationship with Christ; and Supporting young adults in their search to deepen their faith, serve others, build community, and grow in their relationship with Christ. This is a full-time position that will require evening and weekend work. You also must be an active Roman Catholic with a deep faith in Christ and His Church. For more information, see the full job posting on the Parish Website at: http://www.stfrancisbend.org/. 5
6 ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL NEWS St. Jean Vianney Pilgrimage Mass, Tuesday, March 5, 2019
ST. FRANCIS PARISH LIFE 7 RE & Sacramental Preparation (Grades K 12) Rite of Election: Saturday, March 16th, 11 a.m. For all RCIA children and adults. Bishop Liam will be the celebrant. Everyone is welcome. Location is the 27th St. Church. First Eucharist Workshop: Saturday, April 6th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For students in Grades 2 to 12 in their second year of preparing to receive First Communion 2019 and their parents. Sacrament Dates for 2019: Elementary Faith Formation First Communion will be celebrated at all 5 weekend Masses on May 4th & 5th. Confirmation Mass with Bishop Cary will be on Wednesday, May 15th, at 7 p.m. High School Youth Ministry (Grades 9 12) Youth Night: Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. We are now using Chosen see the Website for topics. High School Bible Study: Sundays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Youth Room. See the Website for topics and which dates we meet. Youth Masses: 10 a.m., March 17th, April 21st, and May 19th. Faith Formation Events Stewardship of Giving: Date Weekly Offering Weekly Difference YTD Offering March 2-3, 2019 $20,141 $26,378 ($6,237) $261,043 February 23 24, 2019 $27,306 $26,378 $9,928 $240,902 February 16 17, 2019 $17,516 $26,378 ($8,862) $213,596 February 9 10, 2019 $28,056 $26,378 $1,678 $196,080 The current mortgage balance is ZER0! St. Francis de Sales Catholic Radio KFDS-LP Bend (93.5 FM) www.kfds.org. A Baker Diocese Resource for the New Evangelization. Youth lectors and greeters are needed. Let Janet know if you can help. Contact her at: faithformation@stfranacisbend.org. Newman Club The Newman Club (College Ages 18 22) is to support college-age young adults in their Catholic Faith. All those 18- to 22-year-olds are welcome, whether in college or not. We have monthly gatherings and monthly outings. The last meeting was this Saturday evening, March 2nd. For more information, look under Faith Formation at: stfrancisbend.org. Young Adults Young Adults (Ages 23 to 36) meet Thursdays at 6:30 pm, alternating Thursdays with Bible Study and socials. We are now going through The Story of Salvation Bible Study. See the Website for dates and themes. For more information, look under Faith Formation at: stfrancisbend.org. New Facebook Page We now have a Facebook page for our parish, and we re starting to post events so please check us out at:: www.facebook.com/.stfrancisbend/.