Saint Francis Pastoral Feast Day
~ Saturday, October 4th ~
- 9 am – 1st Saturday Adoration and Confessions in the Church
- 10 am – Blessings of Pets in the Courtyard
- 5:30 pm – Dedication of Fountain, Mass, Procession and Reception, Courtyard, Church and Fellowship Hall
- Please sign up in the Narthex if you are attending the catered meal. We need an accurate head-count.
Joint canonization of Blesseds Acutis and Frassati
Blessed Acutis was known for his devotion to the Eucharist and for creating an online exhibition of Eucharistic miracles. He was noted for his joyful faith and compassion for others before dying of leukemia in 2006 at age 15.
Blessed Frassati was admired for his deep spirituality, love for the poor and enthusiasm for life. He had complete faith in God, and dedicated himself to helping the poor and supporting Church social teaching. He died at age 24 from polio.
Come and See
Who are the Secular Franciscans? The Fraternity of Brother Francis invites you to COME AND SEE at their gathering on Saturday, September 13th at 12pm in the Parish Hall at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Newton.
Any questions, please contact:
Esther Kelly at (913)302-4798 (English) or Xiomara Palma at (828) 461-3755 (Espanol)
Faith Formation Opening Night
Faith Formation Opening Night is Wednesday, September 24th. Volunteers are needed; there are many ways to help. Please contact the Faith Formation Director at Faithformation@stfrancislenoir.com or call 828-754-5281.
School Student Food Program
School will be starting soon, and with it, the need to assist various children in the community with a source of consistent, healthy food items. Please consider joining this Parish Ministry by calling the office at 828-754-5281.
Join us for prayer, fasting and community outreach to stop abortion! The Fall 2025 40 Days for Life campaign, a peaceful, prayerful and law-abiding campaign starts on Wednesday, September 24, and ends Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Go to 40DaysforLife.com/charlotte for more information and to sign up or just show up. When even one person prays outside the no show rate for abortions can go as high as 75%.
25TH AND 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
If you were married during 1975 or 2000, you are invited to the annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at The Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Mass begins at 3:00 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. Limit of 2 guests per couple. Please register by visiting this link https://charlottediocese.org/form-weddinganniversary-mass/.
O.C.I.A. ~ Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Who is O.C.I.A. for? OCIA is for everyone wanting to:
- Become Catholic
- Receive or complete their Sacraments
- Continue to grow in their knowledge of Jesus Christ and His Church.
Ready to start your unique faith journey? Pick up an Adult Inquirer Information form in the narthex. Complete the form and give it to Fr. Alfonso or drop it in the office mailbox.
The journey begins now! Many are called —few will answer! Will you?
Stewardship
In the Gospel Jesus calls Peter to demonstrate his love not just with words, but through action: “Feed my sheep.” This powerful exchange reminds us that stewardship is rooted in love and service. As disciples, we are each called to care for others, to feed the hungry, tend the vulnerable, and nurture the faith of those around us.
What gifts of myself – my skills and talents, my time and resources – will best demonstrate my love for God’s people?
Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting is set for Tuesday, November 11th at 6:00 pm in the school building. We would like representatives from all ministries present at each Parish Council meeting. Please consider representatives willing to attend the monthly meetings.
Planning A Parish Event? Submit An Event Planning Form
Attention All Parishioners: to all parishioners who currently or plan to hold meetings, events, dinners, etc., this requirement is for you! If you plan to hold meetings or events in our church, fellowship hall, school building and/or picnic shelter, you are now required to submit an “Event Planning Form” to the church office staff. Please contact the church office for more details. This includes recurring meetings and once-only gatherings.
Ministry Groups / Grupos Ministeriales
If you have content you would like added to the weekly bulletin please submit your entries at least two weeks in advance by emailing to bulletin@stfrancislenoir.com.
Si tiene artículos que le gustaría agregar al boletín semanal, envíelos con al menos dos semanas de anticipación por correo electrónico a bulletin@stfrancislenoir.com.
Yokefellow Donations ~ Please Help Our Community
Yokefellow’s Mission: We serve God by giving service to human needs in our community. As you know, our parish makes regular food donations to Yokefellow. The Yokefellow food pantry is in desperate need of the following items:
>Beans, white rice, saltines, cans of Manwich sauce, cans of soup, cereals, oatmeal and grits
Please consider contributing these items; they can be place in the container marked “Yokefellow” bin near the entrance to the Narthex.
Mass Intentions / Intenciones Masivas
To schedule a Mass Intentions for a loved one, living or deceased, please contact the office by phone at 828-754-5281 or Email to: stfrancislenoir@rcdoc.org
~~ All Students, Parents, and Parishioners ~ You’re Invited to Check Out Formed.org! ~~
FORMED: The best Catholic content – On Demand!
Formed, a wonderful website that has inspiring movies about the lives of the saints, informative video-based studies, compelling audio talks and E-books from the Church’s most compelling speakers and authors, all FREE for you to access. We invite you to make use of this special gift!
Signing up is EASY and FREE. From this website, go to the ‘Quick Links’ tab from the main menu bar on the homepage then select ‘FORMED.org’.
Scam Alert!
Please be extremely cautious with any emails or texts appearing to come from a Church official that ask for money, gift cards, or an urgent request for a reply. Our parish will communicate to you only via our official communication channels, and we will not solicit for cash donations or gift cards via personal emails or personal text messages from priests. If you receive a message that looks suspicious, please immediately delete it and alert the parish office.
Por favor, tengan mucho cuidado con cualquier correo electrónico o mensaje de texto que parezca provenir de un funcionario de la Iglesia solicitando dinero, tarjetas de regalo o una solicitud urgente de respuesta. Nuestra parroquia solo se comunicará con ustedes a través de nuestros canales de comunicación oficiales, y no solicitaremos donaciones en efectivo o tarjetas de regalo a través de correos electrónicos o mensajes de texto personales de sacerdotes. Si reciben un mensaje sospechoso, elimínenlo inmediatamente y avisen a la oficina parroquial.
******Important News Regarding the Church Facilities******
For all parishioners using the church facilities, it is important to remember to turn off lights, adjust the air/heating and ensure all doors are locked before leaving the school building or church building.
Please assign someone each meeting to be responsible for these important details. Thank you
****** Noticias Importantes Respecto a las Instalaciones de la Iglesia******
Para todos los feligreses que usan las instalaciones de la iglesia, es importante recordar apagar las luces, ajustar el aire / calefacción y asegurarse de que todas las puertas estén cerradas con llave antes de salir del edificio de la escuela o la iglesia.
Asigne a alguien cada reunión para que sea responsable de estos detalles importantes. Gracias
Please Consider Advertising in Our Parish Bulletin
You can help your business and the church as well by supporting our weekly publication of our bulletin. If interested, please contact the parish office, 828-754-5281.
Usted puede ayudar a su negocio y a la iglesia también apoyando nuestra publicación semanal de nuestro boletín. Si está interesado, póngase en contacto la Ofecina.
EVERY PARISHIONER SHOULD BE FORMALLY REGISTERED
NOT YET REGISTERED AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI?
Please take a few minutes and complete our parish registration form, which can be found on our information board in the church vestibule. Once completed, you can put it in the office slot on the board, drop it in a collection basket, or stop by our church office.