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Day Date Time Intentions Sat 05/30 5:00 pm †Bob Yenco, offered by Barb Yenco 7:00 pm For the People Sun 05/31 8:00 am B-day int of Colton Cromer, offered by Debbie Champion †David &†Arcelia Canchola, offered by Orlando, David, & Baylee Canchola 10:00 am †Laura Rodriguez, offered by su mama 12:00 pm Special Intentions of Angel Carrillo, offered by Lucia Carrillo †Guillermo Sandate, offered by Azeneth Pantoja †Margarita, & †Antonio Salas, offered by Lucia Salas Mon 06/01 8:00 am Communion Service Tues 06/02 8:00 am For health and healing of Tony Gonzales Wed 06/03 6:30 pm Health & Healing for all Parishioners Thurs 06/04 8:00 am Health & Healing for all Parishioners Fri 06/05 8:00 am Health & Healing for all Parishioners

Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2020

Weekly need for Operational Expenses is 10,746.00 Sunday Offering 05/24 $ 2538.00 Catholic Comm Campaign 05/24 $ 104.00 Thank you all for your continued support of the par-ishes operational expenses. Online donations for the Sunday offering and Building Fund may be made at:

www.stfrancislancaster.org. All other second collections may be mailed via USPS to the parish office or dropped in secure drop box on

south side of parish center door.

Readings for the week of May 31, 2020 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39. Extended Vig-il: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 53, 55, 56 [52b] or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39. Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23 Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7/Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14 and 16 [1]/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef [1b]/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [4]/ Mk 12:28-34 Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17/Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168 [165a]/Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22 [cf. 15ab]/Mk 12:38-44 Next Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18

Observances for the week of May 31, 2020 Sunday: Pentecost Sunday Monday: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Tuesday: Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs Wednesday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs Thursday: Friday: St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Saturday: St. Norbert, Bishop Next Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity

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Please keep the sick members of our Parish family in your prayers: Leslie Lewis, Tony Gonzales, Jerry Micelie, Luciano Zapata, Bob Hanson, William Weissman, Tina Storti, Raquel Baiza, Kenneth Cruz, Jr., Richard Oishei, Kenny Gunderman, Debbie Myers, Jesus Aguilar, Rosendo Lopez, Julia Lopez, K C Pena, Leah Pena, Lillie Munoz, Andres Gillian, Rosa Tru-jillo, Sidney Black, John Gary, Marie Thompson, Rev. Albert Becher, Oscar Guerrero, Don Nannen, Lourdes Vela, Severi-na Vela, Isidra Reyna, Enemencio Jaso, Alveno & Ruby Dickson, Connie & Bob Tezyk, Mary Brown, Catalina Gonzalez, Brianna Dean, Nicolas & Angelo Florido, Rosa Maria Santos, Yolanda Diaz, Inez Pena, Jose, Felipe, & Teresa Munoz, Josefina Aguero, Laurie Williamson, Osvaldo Mendoza Jr., Abigail Renata, Jerry Donoho, Abraham Perez, Yamil Ramirez, Luis Maldonado, and all those who are not listed and still are in need of our prayers. If you have a person to add on this prayer list, please call the office at 972-227-4124. You can also write the names of your sick loved ones in the notebook on the stand in the Narthex.

The Sacrament of Infant Baptism has resumed. Dea-con Larry is offering English baptismal classes via Zoom. The next English baptismal class for parents is June 3rd. English baptismal class for sponsor is June 10th. Each session is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parents and sponsors must register at the office at least 2 days before the class. For registration and more information please call the office at 972-227-4124. El sacramento de bautismo de infantes se reanudan. Aun no temenos fechas para las clases bautismales. Deben llamar a la oficina para programar la fecha de bautiso al numero 972-227-4124.

The sacrament of reconciliation is being offered by appointment only. Please call the office to schedule your appointment. El sacramento de reconciliation se reanuden por medio de citas. Para programar su cita favor de llamar la oficina.

From the Decree issued by Bishop Burns on 5/18/2020, we are in “PHASE TWO”; beginning with daily Mass on Tuesday May 26, 2020. Starting the month of June ALL daily Masses will be at 8 am in English Tuesday - Friday. Del Decreto fechado el 18 de mayo, 2020 del Sr. Obispo Burns, estamos en :“FASE DOS;” y se reanuden las misas diarias el martes 26, de mayo del 2020. Comenzando el mes de Junio TODAS las Misas diarias seran a las 8 de la mañana en ingles de Martes a Viernes.

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Dear St. Francis family, The war against covid19 pandemic is almost over, as some lock down restrictions have been lifted and churches of all denominations and beliefs are starting to open up giving us all back the freedom to express our faith once again to the one God, the source of every life and existence. I attended a little gathering of pastors and minis-ters with our city mayor of Lancaster, a week ago, as the city has given us some face masks for our congregations, it was nice faith sharing with our mayor and other faith ministers about this world wide covid19 pandemic experience. Sharing with each other confirms about what Pope Francis shared in his homily at the height of covid19 pandemic in Italy which he said “We have realized that we are all on the same boat being tossed by this pandemic waves and storms which we find ourselves disoriented, afraid and lost.” Though the government has given the go signal to reopen business, restaurants, malls and churches yet we are slowly opening our doors following the city and diocesan directives considering that the pandemic is not over and the world has not recov-ered yet completely. Following the directive, we are o n phase 2. We have just started officially our daily Masses Tues-day May 26, but we do not have regular weekend Masses yet. We will welcome our RCIA and RI-CA faith formation candidates to receive the sacra-ments of Initiation into the catholic church. Next week we will celebrate the sacrament of Con-firmation in small groups in the church as social distancing allows. I am sorry that we can not go back to our normal gatherings as a community in the church. I will continue to pray for all of you. I have been missing you all. Soon the pandemic will be over as we con-tinue to cooperate by following the shelter in place restrictions in trying to limit the spread of the vi-rus, since we don’t have control over it instead it’s the virus controlling us. May God through St. Francis continue to protect and keep you in His care. Amen.

Fr. Manny

Querida familia de San Francisco, La guerra contra la pandemia de covid19 casi ha ter-minado, ya que se han levantado algunas restric-ciones de bloqueo y las iglesias de todas las denomi-naciones y creencias están comenzando a abrirse, de-volviéndonos a todos la libertad de expresar nuestra fe una vez más al único Dios, la fuente de cada vida y existencia. Asistí a una pequeña reunión de pastores y ministros con el alcalde de nuestra ciudad de Lancaster, la ciu-dad nos dio cubrebocas para nuestras congregaciones, fue agradable compartir la fe con nuestro alcalde y otros ministros de fe sobre esta experiencia de la pan-demia de covid19. Compartir el uno con el otro confirma lo que el Papa Francisco dijo en su homilía de la pandemia en Italia, y dijo: "Nos hemos dado cuenta de que todos estamos en el mismo bote sacudido por estas olas y tormentas de esta pandemia que nos encontramos desorientados, asustado y perdido ". Aunque el gobierno ha dado la señal de reabrir nego-cios, restaurantes, centros comerciales e iglesias, es-tamos abriendo lentamente nuestras puertas siguiendo las directivas de la ciudad y la diócesis, considerando que la pandemia no ha terminado y el mundo aún no se ha recuperado por completo. Siguiendo la directiva, estamos en la fase 2. Acabamos de comenzar oficialmente nuestras Misas diarias el martes 26 de mayo, pero aún no tenemos Misas regulares de fin de semana. Daremos la bien-venida a nuestros candidatos de formación de fe de RICA para recibir los sacramentos de iniciación en la iglesia católica. La próxima semana celebraremos el sacramento de la Confirmación en pequeños grupos en la iglesia según lo permita el distanciamiento social. Lamento no poder volver a nuestras reuniones nor-males como comunidad en la iglesia. Seguiré rezando por todos ustedes. Los he estado extrañando a todos. Pronto la pandemia terminará a medida que continua-mos cooperando, siguiendo las restricciones estable-cidas en el refugio para tratar de limitar la propa-gación del virus, ya que no tenemos control sobre él, sino que es el virus el que nos controla. Que Dios a través de San Francisco continúe protegiéndote y manteniéndote bajo su cuidado. Amén. Padre Manny

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Dear parents: Regarding new registra-tions, parents must commit to be the main catechists of their children and somehow begin to familiarize them-

selves with virtual communication. Children currently attending classes will be enrolled first, and then enroll-ments will be opened to others. Mrs. Luisa Negret, from Pflaum, will keep sending the 5-minute video session for

upcoming Sundays that will be pub-lished on our website under Religious Education.

From the Decree issued by Bishop Burns on 5/18/2020, we are still in “PHASE ONE”; we will slowly transition into “PHASE TWO” beginning with daily Mass on Tuesday May 26, 2020. The celebration of the Sacra-ments of Initiation will resume soon; first, I will schedule Adults and Minors that would have received sacraments on the Easter Vigil, then Confirmation students and later

First Communion Students. These masses will be cele-brated in accordance with the ordinances of our civil and ecclesiastical authorities, which will require limited and re-stricted attendance, safe distancing, and wear face covering. For the sacrament of reconciliation and Infant’s Bap-tisms you must called the office to schedule them.

Have a Blessed Sunday!

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Queridos padres de familia: Con respecto a las nuevas ins-cripciones, los padres deben comprometerse a ser los princi-pales catequistas de sus hijos y de alguna manera comenzar a familiarizarse con la comunicación virtual. Los niños que actualmente asisten a clases se inscribirán primero, y luego las inscripciones se abrirán a otros. La Sra. Luisa Negret, de Pflaum, seguirá enviado el video de 5 minutos para los pró-ximos domingos y serán publicados en la pagina de internet de la parroquia en la sección de Educación Religiosa. Del Decreto fechado el 18 de mayo del Sr. Obispo Burns, seguimos en la: “FASE UNO;” lentamente pasaremos a la “FASE DOS”, y se reanuden las misas diarias el mar-tes 26, de mayo del 2020. Próximamente, la celebración de los sacramentos de iniciación se reanudaran; primera-mente, programare a los adultos y menores que habrían recibido sus sacramentos en la Vigilia Pascual, después a los jóvenes de Confirmación y luego a los estudiantes de Pri-mera Comunión. Estas misas se celebrarán de acuerdo con las ordenanzas de nuestras autorida-des civiles y eclesiales, y reque-rirán una asistencia limitada y restringida, distanciamiento apropiado y cubiertas faciales. Para el sacramento de reconci-liación y bautismo de infantes deben llamar a la oficina para

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