Events, News & Schedules

 

May: Month of Mary…click here to read about it!

NEWS:  Bishop Peter Jugis retires and a new Bishop is appointed.  Read More… 

Music Ministry

If you play an instrument (guitar, violin, ukulele, drum, etc.) or love to sing, we invite you to become a member of Music Ministry! We are currently looking for more musicians for the Saturday 4:30pm English Mass and the Sunday 10:00am English Mass. Please contact Constance McDaniel at 828-234-5536 for more information.

Parish Council Meetings

The next Parish Council Meeting is Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Father Enrique is requesting that we have representation from all Ministries present at each Parish Council Meeting. Please consider representatives willing to attend the monthly meetings.

Faith Formation News

Holy Hour – Sunday, April 21st, 3-4pm
Attendance is mandatory for all youth in Confirmation Year 1 and 2 who did not attend the Youth Holy Hour on March 24. Many signed up for March 24th but did not attend. Please be sure you have the April 21st one on your calendar. Our recent Holy Hour was beautiful and we extend an invitation to all parishioners to join us.

Confirmation Mass – Saturday, May 11th, 11am
Our confirmation candidates in Confirmation Year 2 will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 11th. Please pray for them as they continue their preparation.

First Holy Communion – Sunday, May 19th
Children in First Holy Communion, Year 2, will celebrate First Holy Communion at the 10am and 12pm Masses on Sunday, May 19th. Please pray for these young Catholics are they continue their preparation.

Please pray for our Faith Formation volunteers. Our dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to form our young people in the faith. Many times, as we enter into the final weeks of our term, they need an energy boost and renewal of purpose to persevere. Please keep them in your prayers.

A Perfect Mother’s Day Gift!

A Spiritual Bouquet is a beautiful way to remember all mothers, living and deceased, for Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 12th. Look for the Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet cards/envelopes in the Narthex. Return the completed envelopes in the collection basket or drop off in the office mailbox. Envelopes will be placed on the altar and all mother’s will be remembered during Mass for the month of May.

Upcoming Youth Retreats … Come and See!

Quo Vadis Days ~ Discernment Camp and Retreat for Young Men Ages 15-19
When:  June 10-14, 2024
Where:  Belmont Abbey College

Talitha Koum ~ A Day Retreat for Young Women Ages 12-15
When:  Monday, June 24, 2024
Where:  Belmont Abbey College

Duc in Altum ~ A Weeklong Retreat for Young Women Ages 16-19
When:  June 24-28, 2024
Where:  Belmont Abbey College

20th Eucharistic Congress ~ “Remain in Me”  John 15:4

Dynamic Speakers ~ Eucharistic Procession ~ Holy Mass ~ Adoration
Activities for Children, Families and Young Adults ~ Catholic Vendors

When:  August 30-31, 2024
Where:  Charlotte Convention Center
More Info:  www.goeucharist.com

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.

School Student Food Program

The School Student Food Program (formerly called Backpack Program) program will provides meals to help address food insecurity for 15 students in the local community. The focus is on a variety of single serving meal items. Monetary donations are also accepted at the church office. Details and food drop-off bins can be found in the narthex.

It is a very rewarding opportunity for volunteers to get involved. Please contact the office for Rob Clarke’s contact information.

Join Us for Hospitality After the 10 am Mass!

Our weekly Hospitality fellowship is held after the Sunday 10am Mass. This is the opportunity to share a light snack and refreshments while rekindling or creating connections among our wonderful parishioners. AND it’s a nice way to welcome visitors and new parishioners. We look forward to visiting with you!

Resources for You and Your Family ~ Access wonderful resources for you and your family at:
EucharisticRevival.org/learn-resources

For A Eucharistic Life ~ The Pope Video

Yokefellow Donations ~ Please Help!

Yokefellow’s Mission: We serve God by giving service to human needs in our community.  As you know, our parish is responsible for donations of dry beans to Yokefellow.  Please place your donations in the Yokefellow container in the Narthex. The Yokefellow food pantry is also in desperate need of the following items:

Please consider contributing these items; they can be placed in the container marked “Yokefellow” near the entrance to the church.

Opportunities to Serve at Our Parish

Have you thought about participating in the Mass more than you presently are? Please contact our parish office for more information about the many Liturgical Ministries in which you can serve.

Hospitality Sundays Following 10 am Mass

If anyone is able to assist with set-up and cleanup, please contact Angela Smith at 828 754-9468.  Hope to see you there!

Church Cleaning

We are in need of volunteers for our Church Cleaning Groups. Currently each group cleans once every 6 weeks. If you are interested please contact Juana Arroyo 828-729-4206 or the parish office 828-754-5281.

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.