BAPTISMS: Call the Church Office (M-F) to make arrangements. Baptism of adults and school-age children is scheduled through participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program. Parents wishing to have a child (6 and under) baptized must be registered and active parishioners for a minimum of three (3) months prior to the date of baptism and are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class prior to setting a date. Classes are held the third Thurs-day of each month. Dates and times of classes will be noted in the bulletin. Godparents must meet the requirements of canon law.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please have someone contact the Parish Office if you are hospital-ized or are seriously ill. Due to privacy laws, hospitals do not notify churches when their pa-rishioners are admitted. Catholics are encouraged to seek the sacrament in advance of sched-uled surgery. MATRIMONY: Couples planning to marry must call at least nine (9) months prior to set-ting date. If either party (even one not Catholic) has had a previous marriage, a date cannot be set until the freedom to marry has been established by the Diocesan Tribunal.

PARISH EMAIL: Office@sfachurch.cdom.org

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Information for the bulletin must be submitted no later than 4:45pm on Tuesdays. Announcements must be submitted in writing and accompanied by name and daytime phone number. To submit information, please e-mail information to: bulletin@sfachurch.cdom.org.

S t . F r a n c i s O F A S S I S I S c h o o l 2100 N. Germantown Pkwy

Cordova, TN 38016 (901) 388-7321 Office

(901) 388-8201 Fax www.sfawolves.org

Mrs. Kathleen Scherer, Principal Mrs. Vicki Boyd, Asst. Principal

Mrs. Alicia Brown, Asst. Principal

For more information, new student applications, or a tour of our school, please call (901) 381-2548.

S t . f r a n c i s o f a s s i s i P a r e n t s D a y O u t P r o g r a m ( P D O ) Office: (901) 624-0146

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY T IME—NOVEMBER 8 , 2015

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH

PARISH STAFF: Charlene Lane, Bookkeeper

Barbara King, Office Mgr./Bulletin Editor Barb Cobb/Toni Blount, Reception/Admin.

Chris Bernardini, Building Supervisor Mark Morra, Maintenance

LITURGY: Chelsea Negray, Director of

Traditional Choir and Handbell Choir Cheryl Scott, Contemporary Choir Director

Judy Brewer, Organist Tim Vaziri, Youth Ministry Music

YOUTH: Jeff Bogue, Youth Minister

Michael Brooks, Youth Minister

8151 Chimneyrock Boulevard Cordova, TN 38016-5157 (901) 756-1213 - Parish Office (901) 755-2168 - Fax

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Sunday 7:15am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm & 5:30pm (September-May) 7:15pm (In Spanish) Holy Days As Announced Weekdays 8:15am & 12:00 Noon RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:00-4:45pm or by appt. FIRST COMMUNION, FIRST RECONCILIATION & CONFIRMATION: Preparation for sacraments is a two-year process. Call Parish Office for information. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: September —May; 4 year old-High School, 10:15am-11:45am Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi School Call Parish Office for information. YOUTH MINISTRY: LIFETEEN—High School (9th-12th Grade) 6:30-8:30pm following 5:30pm Mass -Sundays EDGE—Middle School-(7th-8th Grade) YOUTH WEBSITE: www.sfaym.org OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm Closed for lunch 1:00pm-1:30pm

NURSERY: Located in Parish Life Center Ages 8 months thru 3 years Saturday, 5:00PM, Sunday 8:45 and 10:30AM

CHURCH WEBSITE:

www.stfrancismemphis.org

PRIESTS: Rev. Robert W. Marshall, Pastor

Rev. Robert D. Ballman, Associate Pastor Rev. Mauricio Abeldan o, Associate Pastor

DEACONS:

Bill Davis, Deacon Mick Hovanec, Deacon

Chuck Lightcap, Deacon

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

Betty Siano, Director of Religious Education Yissel Carroll, Religious Education Adm. Asst.

“’Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.’” —Mark 12:43-44

This Week at St. Francis Mass Intentions for the Week

SUNDAY, November 8th

9:45AM Veterans & Active Military Breakfast Rm. 108 12:00PM Bible Study Rm. 111 1:30PM SFA Sports A/C 2:00PM Cub Scouts—Bosque Rm. 110 Cub Scouts—Igharas Rm. 112 3:00PM Cub Scouts Den 7—Ortiz Rm. 107 4:00PM Women’s Cursillo—Sniezak Rm. 111 5:30PM Confirmation Commitment Mass Church 6:30PM Lifeteen/EDGE Rm. 105

MONDAY, November 9th

3:00PM SFA Sports A/C 6:00PM Knights of Columbus Rm. 108 7:00PM Ladies’ Bible Study Rm. 112

TUESDAY, November 10th

3:00PM SFA Sports A/C 7:00PM La Piedad Popluar - Fr. Mauricio Rm. 108 Spanish Choir Practice Rm. 110 Women’s Cursillo—Rosenfield Rm. 112

WEDNESDAY, November 11th

3:00PM SFA Sports A/C 7 :00PM RCIA Rm. 108 Contemporary Choir Practice Church Traditional Choir Practice Rm. 109 Rosary Makers Rm. 111 Evangelizacion Class 107 & 112

THURSDAY, November 12th

10:00AM TOPS Rm. 110 10:30AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Rm. 111 7:00PM 50th Anniversary Mass Church

Reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of Msgr. Buchignani’s Ordination immediately following the Mass in the Parish Life Center.

Everyone is welcome!

FRIDAY, November 13th

9:15AM Career Transition Group Rm. 111 3:00PM SFA Sports A/C

SATURDAY, November 14th

6:45AM Fishers of Men Rm. 111 9:00AM Catholic Charities Workshop 112 & 113 SFA Sports A/C 10:00AM Parish First Reconciliation Church 4:25PM Rosary Church

“The Lord keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry.” —Psalm 146:7

November 8, 2015

Flowers on the altar are in honor of our veterans,

both living and deceased, and our active duty military personnel.

SATURDAY, November 7th

8:15 AM TOM HOLLAHAN by Shirley Hollahan

5:00PM JOSEPH STAMBULICH by Bob & Katherine Musolf

SUNDAY, November 8th

7:15AM PARISH

8:45AM LOUIS T. LUCCHESI, SR. by Charles & Angelo

Lobianco

10:30AM JACK MCCUSKER by Bob & Anita Rounsefell

12:15PM JACK RICHEY by Anthony Frulla

5:30PM STAN MCGREGOR by Joan & Jerry Brett

7:15PM INT/WILLIAM HAGAN by Suzanne Clark

MONDAY, November 9th

8:15AM EDDIE STEEPLETON by Dick & Mary Jane Davis

12:00PM INT/BILL BUSLER by the Kellum Family

TUESDAY, November 10th

8:15AM JOHN LAVELLE by Family

12:00PM MIKE KARNES by Maureeen Pratt

WEDNESDAY, November 11th

8:15AM INT/JAN KEARIS by Family

12:00PM JOHN HANNAHAN by Family

THURSDAY, November 12th

8:15AM ANDREW BARNETT by Family

12:00PM JOHN BRANNON by Angie Garbuzinski

FRIDAY, November 13th

8:15AM KARIN BRETT by Jerry & Joan Brett

12:00PM CLAURES BROUSSARD by the Paduck Family

SATURDAY, November 14th

8:15 AM INTS/CATHY HOLLAHAN (B’DAY) by Shirley Hollahan

5:00PM JEAN KENNEDY by Bob & Katherine Musolf

SUNDAY, November 15th

7:15AM PARISH

8:45AM INT/JOHN BLOUNT by Anthony Frulla

10:30AM LARRY DEMCHUK by Marlene Demchuk

12:15PM CHARLES MURRELL (B’DAY) by Naomi Murrell

5:30PM TODD SULLIVAN by Joan & Jerry Brett

7:15PM PARISH

From Father’s Desk……. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Last Sunday, we began National Vocation Awareness

Week. Though the week technically concludes today, in many

respects it continues for a few more days in our parish and in our

diocese. This Thursday, November 12th, we are excited to cele-

brate 50 years of priesthood with Monsignor Peter Buchignani.

Monsignor studied in Rome during the exciting times of the Sec-

ond Vatican Council and he was ordained to the priesthood in St.

Peter’s Basilica in 1965 at the conclusion of the Council. In

many ways, Monsignor has spent his priesthood living out the

promise of the Council – and sometimes steadily navigating the

difficult waters that always occur in times of change. Over the

years, Monsignor has served many parishes in our diocese

(including 17 years as pastor of St. Francis) and has also served

our diocese in almost every capacity. Even after his

“retirement,” Monsignor continues to serve our diocese in the

important role of Vicar General. I invite you to congratulate

Monsignor and celebrate priesthood by joining us this Thursday

for a Mass of Thanksgiving at 7:00pm and for the reception that

follows.

Many thanks to those families who came to visit our

parish school’s Open House last Sunday. I know that you saw a

vibrant school community dedicated to excellence in education

and firmly grounded in the Catholic faith. I am especially grate-

ful to the teachers, administrators, staff and students who took

the time to join us and to share their own experiences of St.

Francis of Assisi School with the families of prospective stu-

dents. If you missed our Open House, there will be another one

in early 2016 – or you can contact Susan Fetz, our Admissions

Director, to arrange for a private tour.

While our parish school and Parents Day Our program

serve students from 2 years old through eighth grade, the work

of Catholic education continues. Our neighbors, St. Benedict at

Auburndale High School, will be welcoming prospective stu-

dents and their families this afternoon at an Open House this

afternoon at 1:00pm. I encourage you to visit SBA and learn

about the wonderful educational opportunities available there.

Pax et bonum,

Noteworthy……

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process through which adults become full members of the Catholic Church. There are several stages involved in the process beginning with a period of

inquiry to find out more about Catholicism. Sessions meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in Room 108 of the Parish Life Center. If you (or someone you know) are interested in learning more about the RCIA, please contact us by phone or email:

Call the Parish Office at 901-756-1213 Email the parish at office@sfachurch.cdom.org

A member of the RCIA team will contact you. We look for-ward to helping you in your journey!

Forward in Faith CATHOLIC EDUCATION & FORMATION

Bible Covenants, taught by Fr. Rob Ballman

Wednesdays, December 2, 9 & 16, 7:00-9:00pm

St. Francis Parish Life Center, Room 113

As Creator and Father, God wants to be a part of peo-ple’s lives. Even when we stray and forget Him, He constantly calls us back into relationship with Him. For His part, God makes us promises that if we re-main in His love, He will provide for our needs. This Advent series will explore the different covenants that God has entered into with humanity to bind us to Himself and His promise of love. We will explore the reasons for God choosing to intervene into hu-manity’s life and the promises made with these cove-nants, along with the major players of each. Pre-registration is requested by calling the church office at 901-756-1213 or by emailing of-fice@sfachurch.cdom.org. Participants should bring a Bible.

Veteran’s Day Celebration Mass In Honor of those who served;

In Honor of those who serve us now!

We would like to invite all Veterans within our St. Francis family and friends to celebrate our School Mass with us 8:15am on Wednesday, November 11th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. All veterans and military personnel will be recognized at this Mass.

Please note the early bulletin deadlines due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

BULLETIN DATED DEADLINE

Sunday, November 22 Monday, Nov. 16 Sunday, November29 Wednesday, Nov. 18

Veterans Recognition Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a breakfast for all veterans and active duty military personnel, their families & all who support the military, today, Sun-day, November 8th, after the 8:45 Mass, PLC Room 108.

STEWARDSHIP

Life Teen & EDGE

EDGE (7th-8th grade) Life Teen (9th-12th grade)

All 7th&8th graders and 9th-12th graders are welcome to attend EDGE and Life Teen this Sunday, November 8, 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Life Teen and EDGE rooms. Join us for food, games, friends, and much more! Dinner will be served.

Mark your calendars!

July 8-11, 2016! For our annual pilgrimage to Steubenville Mid-America

(in Springfield, Missouri) and trip to Six Flags in St. Louis.

Steubenville Mid-America is a weekend of talks, praise and worship, prayer, small group sharing, reconciliation,

adoration and daily Mass. When the conference concludes on Sunday afternoon, we pack it up and head out for St. Louis to spend Monday at Six Flags.

Cost: $375.00 Fundraising opportunities will be available.

Want to reserve a spot? Make a $75.00 deposit and turn it into the

parish office. Checks can be made out to "St. Francis Church.”

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” —Matthew 6:21

Offertory for November 1, 2015

Offertory $34,054.42 Enriching Our Future $8,418.77 Youth $21.50

ENRICHING OUR FUTURE III CAMPAIGN

Registered Parishioners/Families 2,730 EOF III Participants

Continued use of Envelopes 554 (no formal pledge) Formal Pledges 437 Total Participants in EOF III (36%) 991 Total $1,150,821.41

NEWS FROM OUR PARISH SCHOOL

Thank you to all of our parish and PRE members that at-tended our Open House for prospective families! Catholic education provides students with a strong foundation on which to build bright academic futures. With a focus on actively living one’s faith, St. Francis School assists students in realizing their own personal gifts and learning the im-

portance of serving others. As part of living our faith, our 8th grade students presented our Great Hall of Saints. They dressed as a saint and shared stories and interesting facts about the saint they depict-ed to our younger students. Catholic Schools make a difference! For more information or a tour, please contact Susan Fetz at 381-2548 or susan.fetz@sfawolves.org.

¿Esta usted interesado en ser parte de nuestra familia de la escuela de St. Francis? Estamos aceptando aplicaciones pa-ra el an o escolar 2015-2016. Si desea obtener ma s informa-cio n de nuestra escuela, aplicaciones para nuevos estudian-tes o para visitar la escuela pueden ponerse en contacto con susan.fetz@sfaschool.com.org. Para hablar con alguien en espan ol llamen al numero: (901)381-2548. “Descubran por que tantas familias esta n optando por las escuelas cato licas.”

School Hours: 9:00am-2:30pm

Two year olds - Monday—Thursday

Three & Four Year Olds - Monday—Friday

SFA Parent’s Day Out provides educational opportunities to children regardless of sex, race, color or creed, subject only to availability.

Contact Jeff Bogue in the Parish Office, 901-756-1213 or Michael Brooks at 901-435-3611

Check us out on: facebook.com/sfayouth twitter@sfayouth, Instagram: SFA Youth

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

DID YOU KNOW:

In a Marist Poll conducted for the Knights of Columbus, it was found that the vast majority of Americans (84%) are still very uncomfortable with the reality of widespread abortion in the United States.

There is strong support for abortion restrictions – including among those who identify as “strongly pro-choice.” Eighty-four percent of Americans would limit abortion to, at most, the first three months of pregnancy, with 58 percent of strongly pro-choice Americans supporting such limits.

Though not an end to abortion, this would be a big step to-wards that goal.

St. Francis Parents Day Out

has started school!!

We are looking for 3 & 4 year olds

to learn, play and grow with us.

If you would like to learn more about the knights or would like to be part of our organization, please contact Steve Manzo at 901-489-1144 or Tom Viotti at 865-789-2427.

Upcoming Events: Today, Sunday, Nov. 8 Veterans’ Breakfast

Sunday, Nov. 15 Donut Sunday

ATTENTION: ADULTS OF ST. FRANCIS We are in search of adults 21 and over who are looking to make an impact on the lives of our Middle and High School students. Our Core Team serves the youth ministry in a va-riety of ways. Under the guidance of youth ministers, the team is trained to lead small groups, plan evenings for our Life Teen and Edge programs, lead various retreats throughout the year, and above all, minister to the youth of our parish. Don't worry, you don't have to be a theologian or a scripture scholar to join-you just need the desire to serve and lead with your God given talents.

For more information please contact Jeff Bogue jeff.bogue@stfrancismemphis.org

(901) 756-1213

Director: Mary Prus

Phone: 901-624-0146

Office Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm, M-F

www.sfawolves.org

All Souls Day Envelopes In keeping with ancient tradition of remembering those who have gone before us in death, on Mon-day, November 2nd we celebrated All Souls Day. Part of remembering is to have the names of our departed loved ones listed on special envelopes and placed upon the altar throughout the month of November. If you would like to have your departed

loved ones remembered in this way, All Souls Envelopes are available on tables in the vestibule. Once you have inscribed the names on the envelope, you may drop it in the regular col-lection basket or bring it to the parish office.

Enriquecimiento de Fe para Adultos: El Sentido de la Piedad Popular en Nuestra Fe Católica Padre Abeldano dara clases sobre la piedad popular en nuestra fe Cato lica en tres partes. Las fechas son:

10 de Noviembre, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Salon 108 17 de Noviembre, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Salon 108

Estas clases esta n disponible para todos incluyendo catequistas necesitando horas de credito.

Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers to assist seniors, veterans, immigrants and our neighbors

needing help preparing their 2015 income tax returns. Greeters, Screeners, and Tax Preparers are needed 3-6 flexi-ble hours per week from mid-January to mid-April.

Free basic tax return training. Become certified and receive your certificate! No accounting experienced needed.

For more information, contact Chris Butson at 901-722-4730.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Door prizes and an optional ornament exchange!

Tickets are $20 each and will be on sale in the narthex next weekend, Nov. 14 & 15, and afterwards in

the church office.

Sponsored by the St. Francis Ladies Auxiliary

Thank you so much for responding to our call for

help. We have helped many families this year,

leaving us short of funds to continue our ministry

of assisting folks in the community with rent, utili-

ties, food, and medicine.

As a result of your recent donations we are now

able to begin again assisting those in need.

Whenever we have had a shortage of money, God

saw our need and put that need to work through

our parishioners and friends.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Please join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 50th Anniversary

of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Msgr. Peter P. Buchignani, P.A.,V. G.

on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7:00pm

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

8151 Chimneyrock Blvd. Cordova, Tennessee

Reception immediately following

in the Parish Life Center

Noticias de Confirmacion ¡Tenemos fecha! La fecha para el Confirmacio n e ste an o

sera el 27 de Abril a las 7:00pm en la Catedral del Concepcio n Immaculada.

Marque su calendario: Primera Reconciliación será Sábado, 14 de Noviembre.

Holiday Craft Fair Coming to St. Francis

The Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxilia-ry are co-sponsoring a Holiday Craft Fair in con-junction with the Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 5th, 9am-3pm.

You will find some great gifts just in time for Christmas! Our vendors will have faith-based paper collages, designer hot/cold packs, infinity scarves, handmade jewelry, unique all occasion cards and gift tags, personalized jewelry, table run-ners, quilted items, ornaments, skin care and spa products, clothing for toddlers & preteens, knitted scarves/gloves, screen prints, paintings, wood signs from barn wood, wreaths, ladies handbags, embroidered tea towels & pillows, and much more! Open to the entire community.

If you are interested in reserving a booth, please contact Jeanie at 901-754-2146 or sfa.ladiesaux@gmail.com for more details. Gifts perfect for family, friends, teachers...everyone on

your Christmas or birthday list!!

The St. Vincent de Paul Society Thanks St. Francis

Clases de Evangelización

Miercoles 7:00 a 9:00 pm, Salon 107 & 112

Para mas informacio n, llame a Silvia y Roberto Gonzalez, (901)553-4199 o (901)508-1359.

Save The Date!!

Attention Ladies of the Parish

The annual Ladies of the Parish Christmas Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 10 in Room 108 of the Parish Life Center.

Cocktails 6:30pm

Dinner 7:00pm

Please pray for the sick and f or those who are serving in the military.

LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY—Please remember these parishioners and friends of St. Francis in your prayers: Audrey Allen, Carol Astill, Jane Atkins, Loretta Ballman, Joshua Beer, Lillian Bernard, John Blount, Theresa Bounds, Bill Bryant, Sallie Bryant, Austin Burch, Conner Buse, Albert Caccamisi, David Cargile, Claude Carpenter, Arnoldo Cespedes, Joann Clay-borne, Larry Chism, Kelly Crisel, Russell P. DeLassus, Austin Dolan, John Do-lan, Carolyn Dominick, David Dominick, Aine Donaghy, Jim Doyle, Stephen Dufrechou, Evelyn Durbin, Jim Gaither, Pam Jeter, Mike Gallagher, Mark Gian-nini, Eloise Graziosi, Juan Diego Guadalupe, Roberto Guadalupe, Fred Geiger, Amelio Guasco, Ben Gutteridge, Becky Heslep, Pam Hipp, Jim Holtwick, Holly Hudson, Debra Huttig, Warren Irvine, Wayne Jackson, Aurora Jiminez, Bill Johnson, Janet & John Paul Jones, Maury Knowlton, Trish Krog, Pat LaPorte, Don Lear, Annie Lewis, George Linder, Sam Lobianco, Patricia Macbrohn, Lid-ia Macias, Agnes Marquette, Caroline Marshall, David Marshall, Bob Martin, Carmen Martinez, Daniel Mazeika, Carol McCusker, Andy McDermott, Nitza Melendez, Timothy Merrill, Mitch Morgan, Larry Mix, Maddie Morgan, Maddy Napolitano, Tony Neri, Sandy Nestler, Lan Thi Nguyen, Maria Ocasio, Deacon John & Norma Oates, Blaine Parker, Sandra Perez, Lenny Petitte, Connie Pira-ni, Annie Plumley, Edna Poletti, Lee Powell, Joe Richardson, Nancy Rivera, Bobbi Rodgers, Michael Rodgers, Bob Rounsefell, Amira Saba, Jane Sachar-czyk, Clara Sanabria, John Schauber, Jason & Mark Schneider, Jason Scott, Jean Scott, Betty Seago, Kay Sentovich, Gary Sheridan, Edward Smith, William F. Smith, Jake Speltz, Janet Stains, Jana Stressel, Tracy Tallman, Sally Tanner, Steven Thielemier, Jaison Thomas, Clare Thorpe, Ralph Veth, Anita Ward, Barbara Wasilewska, Kathleen Webster, Lindsey Wells, Pam Wells, Diane Conner White, Breccan Wilson, Jeanette Wilson, George & Jo Yohanek, Christi-na Zachary, Gerland Thomas Zarend, Katie Zazzara, and Paul Zoccola, Sr. RECENTLY ADDED: NANCY BLOSS, SHARON LYNCH CREWS, EARL GILLESPIE. Names will run for one month. Please call the church office at 756-1213 to extend.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS IN PRAYER Our sons, daughters and family members are halfway around the world serving our country. Help support our troops in pray-er, especially those known personally to our parish: Christopher Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson, Gareth Bowen, Christopher Rusty Bownds, Lt. Col. Chad Carroll, Cpl Steven Carter, Annie Cynkar, Capt. Den-nis Fitzgerald, Sgt. Adam Gallick, Aaron Galvez, Cpl. Christopher J. Henderson, Sgt. Israel Hernandez, Staff Sgt. Matthew David Huddleston, Staff Sgt. Richard Hulshof, Sgt. Jonathan Koskey, Spc. Jen-nifer Kuzio, Lt. Col. Terry Lakin, Sgt. Sean Lamb, 1Lt Angela Lewis, Spc. Kyler Lun-man, William Marshall, Cpl Michael McCaffrey, USMC, Captain Chris McCarver, Sgt. PFC Dale Eric Moore, Sgt. Justin Murrell, James Edward Owens, III, Capt. Tom Petrilak, Daniel Presley, Jo-seph Presley, Dennis Proctor, Sgt. Ricky Rendon, Spc. Joey Scott, Sr., Sgt. Cody Sedlacek, 1st Lt. Andrew Magpuri Shaf-fer, Anthony Thompson, 1st Lt. Allison Todd, 2LT Kyle Treece, Dominique Willis.

Welcome home, Sgt. Ryan Weiher!

First Communion & First Reconciliation News First Reconciliation will be Saturday, November 14 at 10:00am at St. Francis Church.

Confirmation News The Confirmation Commitment Mass will be this Sunday, November 8th at the 5:30pm Mass. Attendance at this Mass is required for all Confirmandi and their parents. Sponsors are welcome also! Confirmation will be on Monday, April 27, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Cathedral.

PRE News Attention Parents of PRE Students: During the month of November, we will present our yearly program entitled “Teaching Touching Safety” to K-8th class-rooms. It is a companion to the VIRTUS program in which many of us have participated. In the “Touching Safety” pro-gram, our children are given age-appropriate instruction about establishing boundaries important to personal safety. Parents are invited to view a summary of the program posted on our church website at www.stfrancismemphis.org under “Faith Formation”, then “Religious Education for Children”, then “Protecting God’s Children – Touching Safety Program”.

PRE Volunteers – Save the Date! Our Christmas Appreciation Dinner for PRE Teachers, Assis-tants & Staff will be Friday, December 4 at 6:30pm in Room 108 of the Parish Life Center. Details to follow!

No PRE classes on Sunday, November 29 – Thanksgiving Holiday.

Faith Formation for Children

PEE WEE BASKETBALL

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

For 4, 5 & 6 year old boys & girls

(Preschool – Kindergarten. Participants must be 4 by January 1st, 2015)

Games will be played on Saturday beginning Jan. 16th

Coaches needed!!

$50.00 participation fee is due at registration (there will be an additional fee for the online registration)

Registration is available through the St. Francis

Church office, through the Athletic Director’s office or online at:

http://www.sfawolves.org/index.php/

athletics/register-online printable form can be found at:

http://www.sfawolves.org/index.php/

athletics

Questions?? Call Kareen at 381-2569 DEADLINE for registration is November 13th

Late registrations will only be

accepted if space is available

St. Benedict Open House

St. Benedict Family Open House – Sun., November 8, 1-3 pm For information visit sbaeagles.org/admissions or call Mrs. Heath at 260-2873.

Veterans Day at SBA

St. Benedict invites all Veterans to their Annual Veterans Day Service on Wed., Nov. 11 at 10:00am. Mass celebrated by Bishop Steib, with refreshments afterward.

Trivia Night at SBA St. Benedict “Through the Years” Trivia Night, Sat, Nov. 21. Doors open at 6:30pm, play at 7:30 with Brother Ignatius Brown, emcee. $90 per table for 1-6 players, additional players-$15/person (maximum 8). Prizes for 1st, 2nd & last

place. Proceeds benefit SBA Project Graduation. Visit sbaea-gles.org/forms<http://sbaeagles.org/forms> or call 260-2840.

FAMILY.

Come Home for Christmas

Ticket sales are underway for the annual John Angotti and Friends Family Christmas Concert, “Come Home for Christmas” at the Cannon Center on Sunday afternoon December 13th through Catholic Charities of West Tennessee. Tickets can be pur-chased via Ticket Master and with a purchase of 4 or more tickets, there is a 10% savings by using promo code

Vocations Awareness—Please continue to ask Our Lord for more dedicated holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation. For more information, please visit:

www.usccb.org.

Morning of Reflection for all Ministers to the Sick

“Healing the Healers”: Reflections on Emotional and Spiritual Wounds and Healing will be presented by Fr. Ben Bradshaw.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 8151 Chimneyrock Blvd. Saturday, December 5 8:15 Mass in the Chapel Program: 9:00—11:-00am Parish Life Center, Room 113

RSVP by November 20 to Pam Ray, Office of Pastoral Life Ministries, 373-1237 or pam.ray@cc.cdom.org

Camp Love & Learn Christmas Cards—Christmas cards show you care enough to go that extra mile and we are excited to announce that this year, for a suggested donation of $10 per card, we will mail personalized holiday cards to everyone on your list! From November 14-December 18,

send us the names and addresses of your family, friend and professional contacts, and we will mail personalized cards. For more information, please contact Stacey Sears at 901-722-4733 or stacey.sears@acc.cdom.org.

Four Ways to Effective Communication

Do ADULTS Process Information in the Same Way as Young-er Persons? How to be MOST effective with ADULTS in the classroom, on committees, in the workplace, in families. This workshop is for anyone who wants to be successful interact-ing with adults. Six hours Catechist Credit. Fr. Robert Favaz-za and Therese Gustaitis. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, Room 113. Bring lunch. Registration fee: $5.00. Registration / Info: therese.gustaitis@acc.cdom.org or 901.722.4794.

Praise and Worship—Feel a need to draw closer to the Lord? Then answer the call for Praise and Worship at St. Ann Bartlett Chapel, 7629 Stage Rd. on Fridays, 11/13 and 12/11, 6:30-8:30pm.

Faith West Tennessee—Your generosity helps to connect ministries, parishes and schools! Read about local Catholics who put their faith in action in the Faith West Tennessee. For $18/year ($1.50/month) the magazine will help you to explore your faith and to evangelize. If you wish to sub-scribe, please complete forms on tables in the narthex and return them to the church office.

Miles for Multiple Myeloma

The fifth annual walk and fun run to Benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30am at Bert Ferguson Park in Cordova. This will not be a timed event, but is still guaranteed to be a fun-filled day supporting a wonderful cause. Details and registration can be found on the new website devoted to this walk/run. You can also make donations from this site.

www.memphismiles.org

Both Fr. Jolly Sebastian and St. Francis of Assisi parishioner Jana Stressel live with this condition everyday. Please sup-port this wonderful cause!!

Dorothy Day House Wreath Sale If you missed ordering items in person, you can order by visiting http://www.dorothydaymemphis.org/events/ or by calling 901-726-6760.

Birthright Christmas Cards—Send a Birthright Christmas card to someone special in your life. Your donation will help change a life. Call Birthright of Memphis at 901-327-8109 to send a Christmas card by December 15, 2015.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

SUNDAY SOCIAL FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS—The next Social will be held this Sunday, November 8th from 5:00pm—7:00pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4851 Park Avenue. For more information contact: Pam Ray, Office of Pastoral Life Ministries, 373-1237. CATHOLIC CEMETERIES FALL SPECIAL—For each grave purchased at historic Calvary or All Saints Cemetery, receive your second grave at half price. Interest-free payment plan with only 15% down on all pre-need grave purchases. 10% off new mausoleum crypts and family estate lots when paid in full on the day of purchase. Offer ends. Dec. 19, 2015. For more info: 901-948-1529 or www.cdom.org. QUEST RETREAT FOR 9TH & 10TH GRADERS—The first QUEST retreat of the year will be Nov. 13-15, 2015 at Memphis Catholic High School. This is a weekend retreat for high school freshmen and sophomores and includes shared activities, group exercises, talks and discussions centered around three circles of love – love of self, love of neighbor and love of God. Cost is $50 per person and should be submitted with the completed registration form, which can be found on the diocesan web site, www.cdom.org under youth programs. For questions or more in-formation, please contact Dianne Dolan at 901-373-1292 or dianne.dolan@cc.cdom.org. LIFE CHOICES OF MEMPHIS—St. Ann Bartlett, 6529 Stage Rd., will host an informational meeting for Life Choices of Memphis on Tuesday, November 10. Prayer service in the church at 7pm. Meeting in Trinity Hall at 7:15pm. Life Choices is a pregnancy help medical clinic offering medical, counseling and adoption services. Everyone is invited. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP—St. Ann-Bartlett, 6529 Stage Rd., hosts an Alzheimer’s Care Giver Support group on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30am in Trinity Hall. For more information, call the church at 901-373-6011, or one of the facilitators: Janet Hart, 388-9768 or Peggy Wyvill, 373-1541. CBHS SHADOW DAYS—Christian Brothers High School Shadow Days are a great way to see if CBHS is the right fit for you. Join us and hear from faculty, staff, and current students. Interested students will also have the oppor-tunity to shadow a current student for two periods and enjoy lunch in our dining facility. Dates are Nov. 11 and 16. Please register at http://www.cbhs.org/admission/visit or call 901-261-4938.

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PILGRIMAGES:

FATIMA, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA AND LOURDES—Join Fr. Dexter Noblefranca for this pilgrimage, April 5-15, 2016. Price from Memphis with two meals included each day is $3,790 plus $148 taxes. There are numerous extra stops such as the Eucharistic Miracle in Santarem, Portugal. Itinerary may be seen on www.traveltyme.com/scheduled pilgrim-ages. A $400 deposit will hold your place. Contact Jeannie Presley at 901-335-4563 for info. FATIMA, SPAIN & LOURDES—Join Rev. Jolly Sebastian, M.C.B.S. & 206 Tours on a Pilgrimage to Fatima, Spain & Lourdes, from August 29-September 7, 2016! $3,799/person includes round trip airfare from Memphis (all taxes & sur-charges), 8 nights in first- class, four-star hotels. Transfers, sightseeing, daily Mass, and spiritual activities. $400 deposit & balance due 60 days prior to departure. Insurance is $299. Register at www.Pilgrimages.com/marykayball or call 800-206-TOUR (8687), ext. 109 (Amanda).

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