St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Iglesia de San Francisco De Asís www.stfrancis-church.org

January 19, 2013

You may have looked at the board, in the Gathering Space, with our parish totals for the diocesan capital campaign Rooted in Faith, Rejoice in Hope. This campaign officially ended on December 31st. I am so very grateful for the tremendous generosity of so many of you in making a contribution to this campaign. Our total of $778,094.00 is 81% of our parish goal of $959,840.00. 265 donors made a gift/pledge which is 32% participation. Among the six parishes in Rochester, we are third in terms of reaching our goal and second in terms of our participation rate. That is truly tremendous! Thank you once again! Last year, as you recall, the Annual Diocesan Appeal was rolled into the capital campaign. This year I will be asking you to participate in this year’s appeal. That will happen in March, somewhere around the beginning of Lent. I am very mindful of how frequently you are being asked to contribute to various collections and appeals. Yet, I continue to be humbly in awe of your ever so generous response, again and again. Please know that every time I ask you to contribute, I join in making a personal contribution as well. I do not ask you to do something that I am unwilling to do. Next weekend, at all of the Masses, there will be a second collection. This is the annual collection for the Church in Latin America. The proceeds of this collection help to evangelize and spread the Gospel, in many ways, among our sisters and brothers in Latin America. I ask, please, that you prayerfully consider what you are able to give and then join me in supporting this collection. Thank you! Thank you to all those who helped in taking down the Christmas decorations in church last Sunday! Pax et bonum, Fr. Mark C. McNea

Mass Schedule:

Mon.– Fri.: 7:15 AM Saturday: 4:30 PM, Sunday Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM 10:00 AM In Spanish: 12:00 Noon Sunday 7:00 PM Thursday En Español: Domingos, 12:00 Medio Dia Jueves, 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday: 3:30 – 4:15 PM Sacramento de la Reconciliación: sábados de 3:30 a 4:15 PM y domingos antes de la misa. Baptisms:

Call the Parish Office at 288-7313 to make preparations, preferably prior to the birth of your child. Bautismos:

Llame a la Oficina de la Parroquia at 288-7313 para las preparaciones. La clases para los bautismos son el segundo sábado de cada mes. Los Bautismos se ofrecen en español el ultimo sábado de cada mes al mediodía, y el domingo durante la misa en español. Marriage:

Please make arrangements at least six months in advance. Pre-Cana course is required. Matrimonio:

Por favor, haga los arreglos con al menos 6 meses de anticipación. Platicas prematrimoniales Sabadao, 15 de Marzo. Comunicarse con P. Jose New Parishioners:

We warmly welcome you to Saint Francis of Assisi. Please stop at or call the Parish Center (288-7313) to register. Parroquianos Nuevos:

1114 3rd Street SE—507-288-7313

Les damos una calurosa bienvenida a San Francisco. Por favor pase al Centro Parroquial para registrarse.

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MENSAJE DEL SANTO PADRE FRANCISCO PARA LA JORNADA MUNDIAL DEL EMIGRANTE Y DEL REFUGIADO 2014 Continua de la semana pasada… Es importante subrayar además cómo esta colaboración comienza ya con el esfuerzo que cada país debería hacer para crear mejores condiciones económicas y sociales en su patria, de modo que la emigración no sea la única opción para quien busca paz, justicia, seguridad y pleno respeto de la dignidad humana. Crear oportunidades de trabajo en las economías locales, evitará también la separación de las familias y garantizará condiciones de estabilidad y serenidad para los individuos y las colectividades. Por último, mirando a la realidad de los emigrantes y refugiados, quisiera subrayar un tercer elemento en la construcción de un mundo mejor, y es el de la superación de los prejuicios y preconcepciones en la evaluación de las migraciones. De hecho, la llegada de emigrantes, de prófugos, de los que piden asilo o de refugiados, suscita en las poblaciones locales con frecuencia sospechas y hostilidad. Nace el miedo de que se produzcan convulsiones en la paz social, que se corra el riesgo de perder la identidad o cultura, que se alimente la competencia en el mercado laboral o, incluso, que se introduzcan nuevos factores de criminalidad. Los medios de comunicación social, en este campo, tienen un papel de gran responsabilidad: a ellos compete, en efecto, desenmascarar estereotipos y ofrecer informaciones correctas, en las que habrá que denunciar los errores de algunos, pero también describir la honestidad, rectitud y grandeza de ánimo de la mayoría. En esto se necesita por parte de todos un cambio de actitud hacia los inmigrantes y los refugiados, el paso de una actitud defensiva y recelosa, de desinterés o de marginación – que, al final, corresponde a la “cultura del rechazo”- a una actitud que ponga como fundamento la “cultura del encuentro”, la única capaz de construir un mundo más justo y fraterno, un mundo mejor. También los medios de comunicación están llamados a entrar en esta “conversión de las actitudes” y a favorecer este cambio de comportamiento hacia los emigrantes y refugiados. Pienso también en cómo la Sagrada Familia de Nazaret ha tenido que vivir la experiencia del rechazo al inicio de su camino: María «dio a luz a su hijo primogénito, lo envolvió en pañales y lo recostó en un pesebre, porque no había sitio para ellos en la posada» (Lc 2,7). Es más, Jesús, María y José han experimentado lo que significa dejar su propia tierra y ser emigrantes: amenazados por el poder de Herodes, fueron obligados a huir y a refugiarse en Egipto (cf. Mt 2,13-14). Pero el corazón materno de

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January 22, 2014 8:00 AM –Youth Choir 6:15 PM - Music Rehearsal Coro Hispano 23 de Enero– 6:00 PM-Cry Room 26 de Enero-11:30 AM-Cry Room

The Dorothy Day Hospitality House wants to thank you for the Christmas gifts that were donated to the house. That was very thoughtful of you and much appreciated by the house. So many are in need of something each day. Thank you again. Thanks to all St Francis parishioners for another successful Advent Angel Tree season. This year you donated gifts for 13 needy families and 5 worthy organizations. Your generosity made a huge difference this past Christmas for dozens of people. Because of you the Advent Angel Tree provides a much needed service to our neighbors in need! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank the parish for their financial support in our ministry. For October, November and December of 2013, Vincentians made 44 home visits assisting 33 families and 11 single individuals. We paid $2214 in utility help, $4765 in rent help, $330 food help, $146 misc (insurance, clothing). We Thank You for helping us make it possible to help them!

María y el corazón atento de José, Custodio de la Sagrada Familia, han conservado siempre la confianza en que Dios nunca les abandonará. Que por su intercesión, esta misma certeza esté siempre firme en el corazón del emigrante y el refugiado.

Continua la siguiente semana….

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time From the Holy Father, Pope Francis: “Today, at home, go look, ask about the date of your Baptism […] to know the date of our Baptism is to know a blessed day.”

City Wide Youth Event - Winter Chill - January 25th Formerly the Middle School Lock-in. The evening will be full of games, prayer, service projects, inflatables, and music! 6:45pm - 11:15pm. $15.00 if registered by Jan 22. Held at the Pax Christi Youth Center. Not in middle school but still want to attend?? We need volunteers, both high school and adults! Contact Matthew if interested. Lifeline @ NET Ministries A praise and worship/Mass/speaker event in St. Paul - join us the first Saturdays of the month! 3:15pm - Midnight. Grades 8-12. Dates: Feb 1st, Mar 1st, April 5th, May 3rd. Confirmation - Year 1 If you missed the Confirmation information meeting, but would still like to start Confirmation preparation, please contact Matthew Edens as soon as possible. Youth Holy Hour @ Pax Christi - Jan 12th - 7pm-8pm Planned by youth, for youth! Come spend an hour with the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration on the 2nd Sunday of the month. (Located in the Adoration Chapel at Pax Christi Church)

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The initial First Communion Preparation Parent Meeting is Wednesday, January 29th, from 6:00-7:15pm. Plan ahead now to be sure you can attend. If you have an unavoidable conflict, please contact Miriel Reneau at 289-2427 or [email protected] in advance of the meeting to set up an alternative time to go over the First Communion preparation process. Satisfactory completion of all preparation materials is required for all students desiring to receive First Communion this spring.

St. Agnes, whose memorial we celebrate this week, is a special saint for young people. She lived in Rome a long time ago, during a time when the government would kill Christians. Although she was only 12 or 13 years old, she refused to commit idolatry, and gave her life for her faith in Jesus Christ. She is a martyr of purity and an example of courage for all young people. Santa Inés, cuya memoria celebramos esta semana, es un santo especial para los jóvenes. Vivió en Roma hace mucho tiempo, en una época en que el gobierno mataba a los cristianos. Aunque sólo tenía 12 o 13 años, se negó a cometer idolatría, y dio su vida por su fe en Jesucristo. Ella es un mártir de la pureza y un ejemplo de valor para todos los jóvenes.

City Wide Youth Event - Winter Chill - 25 de enero Antiguamente la Middle School Lock-in! La noche estará llena de juegos, oración, proyectos de servicio, hinchables y música! 6:45-11:15 pm. $15.00. Celebrada en el Centro Juvenil de Pax Christi. No estas en la escuela media, pero todavía quiere asistir? Necesitamos voluntarios, tanto estudiantes de secundaria y adultos! Póngase en contacto con Mateo si está interesado. LIFELINE @ NET Ministries Misa/orador/adoración en St. Paul, MN - Únase a nosotros el primer sábado del mes! Grado 8—12. Fechas para el año: Feb. 1, Mar 1, Abr. 5, Mayo 3. 15:15 - medianoche. Confirmación - Año 1 Si te perdiste la reunión de Confirmación, y todavía quiere empezar preparación para la Confirmación, por favor póngase en contacto con Matthew tan pronto como sea posible.

La Junta de Padres Primera Comunión de Preparación inicial es el próximo miércoles, 29 de enero de 6:00-19:15. Planee con anticipación ahora para asegurarse de que pueda asistir. Si usted tiene un conflicto inevitable, por favor póngase en contacto con Miriel Reneau al 289-2427 o [email protected] con antelación a la reunión para establecer un tiempo alternativo para revisar el proceso de preparación de la Primera Comunión. Se requiere la realización de todos los materiales de preparación de manera satisfactoria, para todos los estudiantes que deseen recibir la Primera Comunión en esta primavera.

St. Francis of Assisi Church Discover the Difference at Rochester Catholic Schools! RCS Grade Schools Open House Event In celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2014, Rochester Catholic Schools is hosting an open house event at each of our four grade school campus sites on Sunday, January 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. By attending a Rochester Catholic Schools' open house event, a family is able to experience our welcoming faith community first-hand. This event is open to any and all families interested in discovering more about our schools. Experience how a faith based education can make all the difference in your child's life. This special day offers: 

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personal tours at any one of our four school sites individual conversations with teachers and staff opportunities to speak with current parents and students Open house locations:

Holy Spirit School (preschool - grade 8) 5455 50 Avenue NW, Rochester St. Francis of Assisi School (preschool - grade 8) 318 11th Avenue SE, Rochester St. John the Evangelist / St. Pius X School St. John the Evangelist campus (grade 5 - grade 8) 424 W Center Street, Rochester St. Pius X campus (preschool - grade 4) 1205 12th Avenue NW, Rochester Parents who are unable to attend the open house event at any one of our four grade school sites are encouraged to call the RCS system office to schedule a personal tour. To learn more about RCS, visit our website www.rochestercatholicschools.org or call 507-218-3028. Rochester Catholic Schools is partnering with Catholic United Financial (CUF) in a Catholic Schools raffle. Last year Holy Spirit ‘piloted’ this raffle program and raised over $15,000 for technology initiatives. This year, all money raised will go to support technology at all of our RCS grade schools. Every dollar of the ticket sales stays at our RCS grade schools. There are over $50,000 in prizes. Grand prize is a 2014 Honda CR-V or $25,000 in cash. There will be prizes awarded to the top selling students, classrooms and schools. Tickets are available from any St. Francis Student, in the school office, or by contacting the school office.

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Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís Women of the Parish, you are cordially invited to our upcoming RACCW gathering on Sat., Feb.1st, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 720 1st. St., West Concord. It begins at 9 am with mass, refreshments, program and informative meeting, and ends before noon. Car pooling encouraged. Come and enjoy! Event at Gifts of Faith Fr. Christian Mathis from the Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee will be giving a presentation of his iconic art work and sharing his phenomenal artistic talent at Gifts of Faith on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 10-11:30 a.m. Please join us to meet and greet Father Mathis and support his art work.

Warm Your Heart and Your Soul– Retreat Are you ready for a mid-winter break? Are you still weary from the Christmas and New Year activities? Then you are in for a treat. Come and enjoy a weekend of peace, some quiet, some input, There will be time for all of this and more. “ Warm Your Heart and Your Soul” on Friday evening, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, 2014. Program begins 7:00 p.m. Friday and concludes Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Program held at Good Counsel Hill, Mankato, MN 56001. Fee: $100, includes meals and accommodations. Please register by January 29, 2014. [email protected] or 507-389-4266

St. Pius X Spaghetti Dinner The St. Pius X Knights, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are co-sponsoring their annual Spaghetti Dinner Saturday evening, February 1st. The dinner is catered by Victoria's Ristorante. The menu includes spaghetti, meat ball, salad, roll, beverages and sherbet. Serving begins in Kennedy Hall at 5 pm and continues until 7 pm. Advance sale prices are adults ($8), children ages 6 through 11 ($6) and family ($25). Children 5 and under are free. Through Wednesday, January 29, those discount prices are available. Tickets can be for "Will Call" pickup by calling Mike Sheehan at 288-3767. Tickets at the door that evening will be $9 with no special family pricing available (children 5 and under are still free). We invite you to join us for some great food and fellowship, all for a great cause in support of the St. Pius X Scouts.

7:00 PM… Camino NeoCatecumenalSaint Francis Room

4:30 PM… Sunday Vigil Mass

3:30 PM… Reconciliation

9:00 AM… R.I.C.AConference Room

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7:00 PM… Finance Council Conference Room Healthy and Wellness-Parish Center Library

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7:00 PM… NeoCatecumenal Way-Conference Room R.C.I.A –Parish Center Kitchen

7:30 PM… AA MeetingActivity Room

6:00 PM…Faith Formation 6:15 PM… Music Rehearsal

7:00 PM… Misa

1:00 PM… Novena for Peace

7:15 AM...Mass 7:15 AM… Mass 8:00 AM… Youth Choir 10:00 AM… Golden Living Center Mass

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11:30 AM… Rosario 12:00 PM...Misa

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9:25 AM… Rosary 10:00 AM… Mass

There will be no school on Friday, January 24th. Teachers will be in professional development meetings.

6:30 PM…Saint Vincent de Paul-Saint Clare Room

Report cards will be sent home with students on Thursday, January 23rd.

7:30 AM… Rosary 8:00 AM …Mass

Tuesday, January 21st is St. Francis Night at Potbelly’s. Mention the school at the cash register and Potbelly’s will donate 10% of your guest check to the school.

7:15 AM… Mass 9:15 AM… School Mass 10:00 AM… Shawl Ministry– Parish Center Library

The weekly all school Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 21st at 9:15 a.m.

7:15 AM… Mass

There will be no school on Monday, January 20th. The teachers will be in Mankato for the Diocesan Catechetical Day.

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Parish Nurse 507-288-7313 Calvary Cemetery—Joseph Vroman, Director 507-288-1770 Catholic Charities 507-287-2047 Deacon Dave Plevak 507-358-8405

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Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM-Noon

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Parish Events for January 19, 2013 through January 25, 2013

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Rev. Mark C. McNea Rev. Jose Morales Deacon Deacon Richard (retired) Director of Administration Karen I. Davis Office Manager Shawn Hernandez Director of Finance Sharon Thompson Director of Liturgical Music Susan Shepard Faith Formation Coordinator Miriel Reneau Youth Ministry Coordinator Matthew Edens Parochial Vicar

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Pastor

Thursday/Jueves

Friday/Viernes

Faith Formation Office 507-289-2427 Fax 507-281-5997 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.stfrancis-church.org Staff

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Saturday/Sabado

507-288-7313 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Monday/Lunes

Parish Center Monday-Friday

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Readings for the Week of January 19, 2013 Lecturas para la Semana 19 de Enero de 2013 For the Week of January 19, 2013 7:15 AM George & Rose Marie Heppelman † TUE Jan 21 7:15 AM In Reparation for Sin 9:15 AM Agnes Griffen † WED Jan 22 7:15 AM David O’Connor † GLC Mass 10:00 AM THU Jan 23 7:15 AM **7:00 PM MON Jan 20

FRI Jan 24 SAT Jan 25 SUN Jan 26

7:15 AM Vi Braun † 4:30 PM Ella Klinkhammer † 8:00 AM Irene Johnson † 10:00 AM Souls in Purgatory **12:00 PM The Parish * School Mass **Spanish Mass

If you would like us to offer a Mass intention for you, please stop by or call the Parish Center Office—288-7313.

Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Catholics in Latin America and the Caribbean face many challenges, including violence and a lack of both clergy and lay leadership to witness to the Gospel message. Your support shares the faith with those in need, including the youth of Holy Family Parish in San Miguel, El Salvador. These young people, at high risk for violence, often lack an education in values and critical-thinking skills. To address this need, the parish designed a youth enrichment program. Funded by the Collection, this program gives the youth an opportunity to share their faith and break the cycle of violence in their neighborhoods. Please give generously to next week's Collection. La próxima semana realizaremos la Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina. Los católicos en América Latina y el Caribe enfrentan muchos desafíos, incluyendo la violencia y la falta de clero y liderazgo laical para dar testimonio del mensaje del Evangelio. Su apoyo comparte la fe con los necesitados, incluyendo los jóvenes de la Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia en San Miguel, El Salvador. Estos jóvenes, que afrontan riesgos por la violencia, carecen de una educación en valores y en los talentos de análisis crítico. Para responder a esta necesidad, la parroquia creó un programa de enriquecimiento y liderazgo para la juventud. El programa, financiado por la Colecta, les brinda a los jóvenes la oportunidad de compartir su fe y poner fin al ciclo de violencia en sus vecindarios. Por favor, contribuya generosamente en la Colecta de la próxima semana.

Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18 Next Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Domingo: Is 49, 3. 5-6/1 Cor 1, 1-3/Jn 1, 29-34 Lunes: 1 Sm 15, 16-23/Mc 2, 18-22 Martes: 1 Sm 16, 1-13/Mc 2, 23-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 17, 32-33. 37. 40-51/Mc 3, 1-6 Jueves: 1 Sm 18, 6-9; 19, 1-7/Mc 3, 7-12 Viernes: 1 Sm 24, 3-21/Mc 3, 13-19 Sábado: Hch 22, 3-16 o Hch 9, 1-22/Mc 16, 15-18 Domingo siguiente:Is 8, 23--9, 3/1 Cor 1, 10-13. 17/Mt 4, 1223 o 4, 12-17 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

On January 22, 2014 our nation will remember the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Since that tragic decision, more than 55 million children's lives have been lost to abortion, and the lives of millions of their parents have been shattered. In participation with the USCCB, join us in the "Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage" from January 18-26, 2014. Ways to get involved: - Text 9DAYS to 99000 to receive the novena content on your phone. - Text 9DaysApp to 99000 to be notified when an app is ready with novena content. - Visit www.usccb.org/9days to join by e-mail and for more resources. - Pray for the pilgrims from the Diocese of Winona attending the March for Life in D.C.

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Faith Formation Announcement In the coming months, we will be forming a Faith Formation Core Team to advance the goals of faith formation and catechesis at St. Francis of Assisi. The team will meet with Faith Formation and Youth Ministry staff members on a quarterly basis to strategize and pray for the faith formation of the parish. Relevant program areas include children’s faith formation, youth ministry, adult formation, and family formation. The team will seek to support the families of our parish in developing a rich sacramental life, a thorough understanding of Church teaching, and strong personal prayer lives. Parents of Catholic school students, parents of students in our Faith Formation program, and adults interested in furthering adult faith formation are all needed on the team. If you are interested in serving the parish in this way, please contact Miriel Reneau at [email protected], Matthew Edens at [email protected], or either at 507-289-2427.

Pancake Breakfast THIS Sunday! There will be a Pancake breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus on Sunday, January 19. Starting after the 8:00 Mass, ending at 12:00. See you there!

Candidates Sought for Pastoral Council! The Rite of Acceptance into the order of Catechumens is an important ritual that takes place during the RCIA process. A Catechumen is someone who has never been baptized in any faith denomination. The person declares his/her intention to the Church, and the Church accepts this person as one who intends to become a member of the Catholic Faith. God showers His grace upon him/her as our community welcomes the person. This weekend at the 4:30PM Mass we welcome Benjamin O’Byrne to our community of St. Francis of Assisi. We pray with him as he continues his journey of faith and looks forward to celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil on April 19.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY December 2013 Income budgeted for December $79,048 Income received in December …...$114,754 Total Expenses in December……..$76,089 Net………………………………..$38,664 Special Collections: Retirement Fund for Religious/ Catholic University……...……...…..$4,833

It is time to think about the Pastoral Council Elections. We have one vacancy this year; for a liaison to the Faith Formation Core Team. Eligibility for election to Pastoral Council: All members of the parish, registered, confirmed, practicing, and sixteen (16) years of age or older, shall be eligible to serve on the Council and entitled to one vote in the election. Term of Office: Elected and appointed voting members shall assume their seats at the first regular meeting after being elected or appointed. The normal term of elected members shall be three (3) years. Duties and Responsibilities of the Council: The Council, as a representative body of parishioners, enables the people to voice their opinions as a community of faith called to proclaim the Good News of God’s kingdom present among us. The Council is a consultative body. Through its insights, expertise, and prudent advice, it will help the Pastor identify, implement, and evaluate those pastoral initiatives and policies best suited to spread the Gospel in St. Francis of Assisi Parish. If you or someone you know, would like to stand for election to the Pastoral Council , please contact Fr. McNea or Karen at the Parish Center. Phone: 2887313. The election will be in February.