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 Wednesday: 7:00-7:30 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 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 BUSINESS MANAGER businessmanager@instrumentofpeace.org Kris Kendall PARISH SECRETARY office@instrumentofpeace.org Dordie Blevins home, hospital, or consultation visit with the parish nurse. 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. February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Readings and Schedule for the Week Sunday, February 18 1 st Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-9/1 Pt 3:18-22:1/Mk1:12-15 9:00am Mass Children s Liturgy of the Word 10am AYM Leadership Meeting 11am Mass 12pm AYMM Rehearsal Monday, February 19 Tuesday, February 20 7pm Handbell Rehearsal 7pm Bereavement Support Group Wednesday, February 21 9:30am Eucharistic Adoration 12pm Senior Outing 6:30 Evening Prayer 7-7:30pm Reconciliation 7pm Adult Faith Formation 7pm Ladies of Hope Meeting 7pm Young Adult Ministry Meeting Thursday, February 22 5:45pm Children s Choir Rehearsal 7pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7pm VBS Volunteer Planning Meeting Friday, February 23 9:30am DIM 7pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 24 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation 5pm Mass Sunday, February 25 2 nd Sunday of Lent Gn 22:1-2/Ps 116:10-19/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk9:2-10 9:00am Mass 11am Mass 12:30pm Baptism 6:30pm AYM MS/HS Faith Formation BUSINESS OFFICE Offerings, Donations, Parish Registration, Memorial Garden and Flocknote updates Contact Kris Kendall, 410-792-0470 businessmanager@instrumentofpeace.org Thank you for the Gift of your Offering! Feb 11 Mass Online Total Offering $5,796.56 $6,883.00 $12,679.56 Mortgage $769.00 $753.50 $1,522.50 Maintenance $851.11 $303.50 $1,154.61 Please consider making your contributions using our Online Giving program. Over 380 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! Are you receiving the parish weekly update through flocknote? Don t miss out on the latest parish news. If you are a registered parishioner and have not been receiving the weekly emailed update from the parish, please email Kris Kendall at businessmanager@instrumentofpeace.org. If you are not yet registered you will be automatically signed up once you register with us! Registration forms are available in the gathering space, office, and our website.
YOUTH MINISTRY GRADES 6 12 Contact Becki Kaman 410-880-4800 Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries youthminister@instrumentofpeace.org Calling All High Schoolers! Upcoming AYM High Sessions Join us for Scripture Sharing on: February 25 and March 4 March 11 Healthy Relationships March 18 Service & Social Night Sessions are 6:30-8:00 pm. All high school youth are welcome! LITURGY & MUSIC MINISTRY Contact Berta Sabrio, 410-792-0470 Pastoral Associate Worship and Adult Faith liturgymusic@instrumentofpeace.org Disciples in Mission The Ladies Disciples in Mission group will once again hold their weekly Lenten study, and would love to have you join! We meet each Friday, during Lent, from 10-11:30am, using the Disciples on a Mission study. Come study scripture, share your faith, and pray and laugh together. If you would like more information, or would like to join, please contact Patrice Cerwonka at marylandcerwonkas@gmail.com or call 301-362-5524.
HEALTH MINISTRY Contact Sheila K. Rohe, 410-792-0470 Director of Health Ministry parishnurse@instrumentofpeace.org Bereavement Support Group RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRE-K GRADE 5 Contact Jamie Danielson, 410-880-1285 Director of Religious Education religiouseducation@instrumentofpeace.org We are thrilled to announce that St. Francis will host Vacation Bible School 2018! The Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday, February 20 th from 7-8:30pm. All who are grieving the loss of a loved one are welcome to join us. Pregnant and need help? http://gabrielnetwork.org 1-800-ANGEL-OK Seniors Group Outing 55+ Lunch and Learn "On to Your Next Chapter Wednesday, February 21 st 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, St. Louis Church Pastoral Center Social Hall Parishioners who are 55 and over are invited to the Inaugural St. Louis Legacy Society Lunch and Learn -- "On To Your Next Chapter - Downsizing and De-Cluttering" on Wednesday, February 21. Join your fellow parishioners for a presentation on how to prepare yourself and your home now as you begin to think about moving on to "your next chapter" in life. Katie Davis from Let's Move, will be giving you tips on how to get started and she will be joined by a real estate professional and a representative from Wintergrowth Senior Services. A catered box lunch will be provided and there will be time for Q&A. This event is free - friends and neighbors are welcome. Registration is required; RSVP to rsvp@stlouisparish.org or call Mary Helfrich at 410-531-6040, x229. Vacation Bible School You're invited to join us as we begin our plans to anchor our castaways in God's love! Join us at St. Francis on Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00pm. Hope you can come! For more info... contact: Jamie Danielson at 410-880-1285 or vbs@instrumentofpeace.org We're super excited to set sail... How about YOU?
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) 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. Inclement Weather Policy Get Connected! St. Francis of Assisi Parish Website www.instrumentofpeace.org Your destination for all parish information, contacts, schedules, programs, and more. St. Francis of Assisi Fulton Updates and insights on our parish activities as well as current events information from within our Catholic faith. St. Francis follows Howard County School closings for weekday weather related cancellations. If schools are closed, there will be no daily Mass, religious education or other parish activities. If schools are on a two-hour delay, there will be no morning Mass. In case of inclement weather on the weekend, please check the parish website, www.instrumentofpeace.org or receive information via Flocknote. To receive text notifications regarding cancellations text FRANCIS to 84576. @StFrancisFulton Sharing Catholic Christian news and inspiration from our parish and abroad. St.FrancisFulton Behind-the-scenes snapshots from our daily parish life. Not Yet Registered? Please be sure to register with the Parish. Registration is required for Baptism, 1 st Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Religious Education and sponsor verification forms. Registration forms are available in the Gathering Space and Parish Office. Text the word FRANCIS to 84576 To receive weekly emails, updates, Pastor notes and cancellation notices!
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