Lent
Penance Service ~ Tuesday, April 1st at 7 PM
Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 6 PM in English, 7 PM in Spanish
Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025
4:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass, no Solemn Procession
10 AM and 12 PM Masses ~ gather at picnic area for Solemn Procession
Tuesday of Holy Week, April 15, 2025 ~ no 9:30 AM Mass
Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025
Mass (Bilingual) at 7 PM, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight.
Good Friday, April 18, 2025
Stations of the Cross in English at 2 PM, in Spanish at 7 PM
Adoration of the Cross Service in English at 3 PM, in Spanish at 8 PM
Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025
Easter Vigil (Bilingual) at 8:30 PM
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Mass at 10 AM in English, 12 PM in Spanish
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025
Holy Hour of Reparation & Confessions (Bilingual) at 3 PM
Sacrifice:
Giving up something for Lent is a powerful way to imitate the sacrifices of Jesus in the desert and to unite our heart with his in prayer. While Catholics are technically not obliged to make such a sacrifice, the Church has always encouraged the faithful to do something to enter into the penitential spirit of Lent more deeply. By making such sacrifices, we remind ourselves that we are not made for life on this earth, but are called to something greater. It is up to us to make good use of our time and to find ways to refocus our attention on God, choosing the narrow road that leads to eternal life. from Aleteia.org
Almsgiving:
Lent is a time to be more conscious of the needs of others. Please take one of the “Lenten Offering” boxes located in the Narthex. During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on “almsgiving,” which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity. (USCCB) All monies collected will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude provides customized care for some of the world’s sickest children. And your support allows St. Jude to provide treatments at no cost(StJude.org). We will collect your Lenten offering box at all Palm Sunday Masses.
Do you ever wonder what it was really like to be at the Passion of Jesus?
Our tendency is to approach the Gospels as history, far removed from who and where we
are today. The temptation is to distance ourselves and approach them in an impersonal way. But the Gospels are a living, breathing, deeply personal experience. If we are to encounter the living Jesus as powerfully as possible, we need to learn to place ourselves there, in each scene, seeing, hearing, smelling, and tasting everything that is happening, contemplating what each person in the scene is thinking, feeling, hoping, fearing. The Stations of the Cross is one of the most simple, yet powerful, ways to prayerfully walk alongside Jesus and encounter him like never before. (from DynamicCatholic.com)
Join us to pray the Stations of the Cross, in English, on Fridays at 6pm during Lent.
Fish Fry Fridays During Lent
Join us for Fish Fry Fridays in the fellowship hall from 5-6 pm. We will pray the Stations of the Cross, in English, in the Church at 6 pm.
Upcoming Parish Events ~ Mark Your Calendars and Plan to Join Us
- Confirmation Year 2 Retreat – Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Confirmation Mass – Friday, May 16, 2025
- First Holy Communion Mass – Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 am
- Confirmation Year 1 Retreat – Saturday, May 17, 2025
School Student Food Program ~ Help Us Feed Hungry Local Children ~ Urgent Need
A new school year is underway and the School Student Food Program is in urgent need of specific food items. Monetary donations are also accepted at the office. Details can be found in the narthex, or by contacting the office during regular business hours. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting is set for Tuesday, May 13th 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.
As an ongoing contribution to our Lenoir community, please support these local businesses who generously donated items and gift cards for our Parish Festival Silent Auction:
Abigail’s Gift Shop ~ Dos Amigos ~ Hannah’s BBQ ~ Highway 55 ~ Molcajete
Shake & Dog ~ Shield’s Hardware ~ Southern Crossroads ~ Wal-Mart
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.
Stewardship
Jesus’ commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary.
What gifts of myself – my skills and talents, my time and resources – will best demonstrate my love for God’s people?
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.
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 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
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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.