PARISH OFFICE
Hours………...… Mon.Fri. 8:00am3:00pm
Parish website …..www.stfrancisellsworth.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
Pastor Fr. Eric AwortweDadson Secretary Jackie Slocum
7152734774
Email ± stfrancisrectory@sbcglobal.net
Bookkeeper Jean Soberg
7152734774
Email ± bookkeeper.stfrancis@gmail.com
Director of Religious Education Joan Foley
7153381199
Email ± cfoley@dishup.us
Youth Ministry Cheryl Kaufer
6513088576
Email goshawk@bevcomm.net
Pastoral Minister Marty Kulak
7157925281
Email mandmkulak@bevcomm.net
Music Director
Missy Kowalchyk 7153072120
Email stfrancismusicellsworth@gmail.com
Homebound Ministry
Arlene Canfield²7157816888
Altar & Rosary Society
Barb Leier²7152735358
School Principal
Chuck Buckel²7152734391 Email buckel@stfrancisellsworth.org
School Administrative Assistant
Amy Matzek²7152734391
Email amatzek@stfrancisellsworth.org
Parish & School Custodian
Greg DesLauriers²7152734391
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
By appointment following preparation class. Please call the parish office to register for Baptism class.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Administered by request. Please call the parish office.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday from 4:304:55pm or by appointment.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH
Weekend Masses Saturday……..5:00pm
Sunday……….8:30 and 10:30am
PO Box 839, 264 South Grant Street, Ellsworth, WI
March 10, 2019 1st Sunday of Lent
Welcome to St. Francis
Max Jordan Eggenberger became our brother in Christ through Holy Baptism after the 10:30am Mass Sunday, March 3. Max’s parents are Jordan and Kaitlyn (Sotona) Eggenberger.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross, and Benediction will be of-
fered every Wednesday evening during Lent at
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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE March 16 & 17
5:00pm Mass
Lector Lynn Loesch
Mass Servers Nic Loesch
Eucharistic Ministers Shari Huppert, Kevin Huppert, and Joe Jorgenson
8:30am Mass
Lector Beth Dendinger
Mass Servers: Dendinger Family
Eucharistic Ministers: Carole and Wayne Langer and Rosemary Matzek
10:30am Mass Lector Youth
Mass Servers: Youth
Eucharistic Ministers: Robert and Roxanne Pechacek and Brittany Pechacek
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Monday, March 11
No Mass
Tuesday, March 12
8:30am +Janice Seifert
Wednesday, March 13
8:30am +Sheri Kaempf 7:
Thursday, March 14
8:30am +Judi Helmer
Friday, March 15
8:30am +Hayley Steffen
Saturday, March 16
5:00pm +Walt and Avis Hines and Deceased Family
Members
Sunday, March 17
8:30am St. Francis Parish
10:30am St. Francis Youth
NEED PRAYERS OR A VISIT?
If someone you know becomes hospitalized and would like a visit, please call the parish office. Let us know if some
SAINT FRANCIS WELCOMES NEW RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
If you are new to the parish, please call the parish office to register. We are glad you are here.one would like to be listed in the bulletin prayer.
Readings for the week of March 10, 2019
Sunday: Dt 26:410/Ps 91:12, 1011, 1213, 1415 [cf. 15b]/
Rom 10:813/Lk 4:113
Monday: Lv 19:12, 1118/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn 6:63b]/
Mt 25:3146
Tuesday: Is 55:1011/Ps 34:45, 67, 1617, 1819 [18b]/
Mt 6:715
Wednesday: Jon 3:110/Ps 51:34, 1213, 1819 [19b]/
Lk 11:2932
Thursday: Est C:12, 1416, 2325/Ps 138:12ab, 2cde3, 7c8 [3a]/Mt 7:712
Friday: Ez 18:2128/Ps 130:12, 34, 57a, 7bc8 [3]/Mt 5:20
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Saturday: Dt 26:1619/Ps 119:12, 45, 78 [1b]/Mt 5:4348
OFFERING FOR WEEKEND OF MARCH 2 & 3 Adult envelopes including ACH’s $9,329.00. Offertory
$342.75. Utility Envelope²$20.00. Children Lenten Envelopes $1.60. Catholic Life $235.00
ST. FRANCIS THANKS YOU FOR YOUR AD
St. Francis Catholic Church would like to thank you for purchasing an ad withLiturgical Publications Inc. (LPI) in our bulletin. Our bulletin sponsors defray the cost of our weekly bulletin. Before reaching out to the yellow pages, newspapers, etc., please reach out to our bulletin sponsors who appreciate your patronage.
ST. FRANCIS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
All St. Francis Seniors are eligible for the $1,000.00 Scholarship given by St. Francis Parish. Applications are available at the parish office or on our website. Also, an email was sent to all the seniors with an application form attached. They are due back to the parish office by Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00pm.
MASS GREETERS
March 16 & 17
5:00pm; Mission Trip Youth
8:30am; Karen Webster and Mike and Leann Lifto 10:30am; Youth
PRAYERS FOR ALABAMA TORNADOES
For all those affected by the devastating tornadoes in Alabama on Sunday, may God’s grace sustain and strengthen them as they work to rebuild and restore their lives and communities, let us pray to the Lord.
For first responders and all those involved in recovery and relief efforts in Alabama, may God guide their work and grant them wisdom and courage, let us pray to the Lord.
For those who have died in the Alabama tornadoes, may they rest in eternal peace in the presence of our heavenly Father, let us pray to the Lord.
March 10, 2019
SAFE HAVEN SUNDAY
Dear friends,
As your pastor, I am always impressed by the love I see in the families of our parish community and am constantly giving God thanks for your many efforts that truly uphold the dignity of marriage and family life. Thank you!
As you work hard to create safe havens for your children and spouse, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and I wish to bring one particular issue to your attention. It’s not easy to dis- cuss, but it’s important. That issue is pornography.
In November of 2016, the USCCB released a pastoral response to pornography, called Create in Me a Clean Heart. The intention of writing this document was to:
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offer healing and hope to those who have been wounded by pornography;
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articulate the Catholic Church’s response to the pastoral crisis brought about by the production and use of pornography; and
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raise awareness of its pervasiveness and harms.
Why? Because pornography is hurting many people, including marriages and families, singles, priests and religious, and even children. It hurts the healthy process of vocational discernment for our young people. Pornography use impacts the relationships of children with their parents, husbands with their wives (and vice versa), the pastor with his community, and most importantly, our relationship with our Lord.
In the formal statement, the USCCB speak directly to parents about being proactive about the issue of pornography in the life of the home with their children and together as a married couple ensure the home keeps its status as a safe haven for all. The Bishops state, “The use of pornography by anyone in the home deprives the home of its role as a safe haven and has negative effects throughout a family’s life and across generation.”
This weekend, we are celebrating the first annual Safe Haven Sunday with the theme “Equipping the Family, Safeguarding Children.” This awareness effort is meant to draw our attention as a community to the seriousness of the issues of pornography and to recommit ourselves to take steps to ensure our homes are safe havens for all.
In the back and the other entrances of the church, are free resources for you to assist with striving for healthy and holy marriages and families, including how to talk to your children about internet dan- gers. You can begin learning now by joining The Equipped 7Day Challenge: Digital Crash Course by texting SECURE TO 66866 to receive seven days of emailed digital tips! You are also encouraged to visit the Clean Heart website: www.diolc.org/shs/ This site will provide you with multiple resources.
Take this wonderful opportunity offered to make your home a safe haven.
Through the intercession of the Holy Family of Nazareth, intercessors of the home, and St. Michael, I am,
Father Eric
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Is heldduring the 10:30 am Mass. Children 3 5 years old, including current Kindergarten Students, are wel- come, at no charge, and may begin coming at any time during the school year.
PARISH EVENTS
ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL THANK YOU
We seriously have the greatest school. To see the sup- port we got Sunday was very heartwarming. To see the grandparents, parishioners, family, friends and neighbors step up to help make this a success filled my cup (and the volunteer spots!) We thank EVERYONE for their involvement. Families that helped decorate, set up (twice!), donated items, time, etc. we appreciate it ALL!
We couldn't have done this without each and every one of you. Given the situation mother nature put us in: we rocked this! I think that's what the kids say. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. St. Francis School Carni- val Committee
MARCH 13 CLASSES
All classes meet in the Parish Hall.
Grades 1 5 Faith Formation Classes:for stu- dentsfrom 5:45 6:45 pm.
Rel. Ed. Grades 69Classes:from 7:00 8:30 pm.
10th Grade ConfirmationClass:from 7:00 8:30 pm.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Adult Choir Monday, March 11 at 5:30pm
Youth Choir Sunday, March 17 at 9:30am
AWE
The AWE group will be meeting Friday, March 29 after the 8:30am Mass. A continental breakfast will be served followed by a new presentation given by Moira Kneer entitled, “You’re Only Old Once.” Please plan to attend and RSVP to Audrey at 4572 by Wednesday, March 27.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 12 at 6:00pm
FRANCIS ARTS & CRAFTS SALE
Will be held Saturday, March 16 from 9am ± 3pm in the Parish Hall. Vendors may register by contacting Sarah Ries at 7152734796. Please mark your calendar to at- tend and share with friends, family and coworkers. The youth group will have concessions available to purchase.
KC MEETING
Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30pm
DIAPER/BABY CLOTHING COLLECTION St. Francis parish will be hosting a Diaper/Newborn to size 3 Toddler Clothing Collection,March 9 24,
for the pregnancy help center in Red Wing, 1st. Choice Clinic. Items will be collected in the back of Church.
Please pray for those who counsel mothers and fathers of unplanned pregnancies to choose life for their child.
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
2019 LENTEN STUDY
The 2nd week of thesix week study,"No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion”will be held onMonday,March 11,at 10:00 11:15 am at Preferred Senior Living orTuesday,March 12,at 6:30 8:00 pm in the KC Room. All are encouraged and wel- come to come for either session. More information is available atascensionpress.com. For questions, contact Joan Foley.
RCIA
This Sunday, March 10, our RCIA catechumen, Ryan White, and three RCIA candidates, Christina Feisthau- er, Daniel Jensen and Steven Kaufer, along with their sponsors and the RCIA Team, will have the opportunity to travel to the St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse, for the Rites of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion. The celebrant of these two Rites will be Bishop William Callahan.
The decision for catechumens to go through this Rite of Election indicates their desire toenter the Catholic Church.From this point forward, they are no longer catechumens but are called the "elect". They will now enter the final period of preparation for Catholic initia- tion to be celebrated this coming Easter Vigil.It is rec- ognized that the candidates who will be receiving the Rite of the Called to Continuing Conversion are making their intention known to be fully initiated into the Cath- olic Church and to share in the Eucharist. These candi- dates are moved, by this Rite, into a period of intense spiritual preparation.
PROJECT SEED LLC HELPS LOCAL FARMERS
This spring, there will be a sale to provide area farmers with lowcost, highquality seed. There will be alfalfa, and clover ready for sale and nonGMO seed can be ordered. Compara- ble yields make this seed an attractive alternative. The Dio- cese of La Crosse also offers financial assistance to those in need, so no one is turned away. Donations to help support Project Seed are welcome and can be sent to the Diocese of La Crosse.Check out the2019 Project Seed Brochurefor in- formation on how you can help!
