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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LONGMONT

Mission of the Church “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Mt 28:19-20

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Welcome to Our Guests Thank you for visiting with us today. If you would like to join our parish please fill out a registration form found in the pamphlet rack. Welcoming packs are also available in the parish office during the week.

Address 3791 Pike Road, Longmont, Colorado 80503 Phone: (303) 772-6322 Fax: (303) 772-9415

Bulletin: [email protected] Web: www.sfassisi.org Usual Office Hours Open Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Mass Schedule Saturdays: 4:30 pm Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 5:00 pm

Weekdays: Tues.-Fri.: 8:00 am. First Fridays: 8:00 am First Saturdays: 8:30 am

Holy Days: to be announced Sacraments

Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation: Preparation classes are required.

Baptism: Preparation Class meets on the second Monday of each month from 6:00-8:30 pm. Contact Deacon George to register.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-4:15 pm or by appointment. Matrimony: Call Fr. Frank eight months in advance. Communion to Homebound: Call Helen. Anointing of the Sick, Funerals: Call Fr. Frank.

Other... Stephen Ministry: Caring lay ministers who offer supportive

listening. Call Judy Cabrera. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children: Call John for

adults, and Helen for children. Adoration: On Thursdays 8:30 am - 7:30 pm. Cenacles: On Thursdays 7:30-8:15 pm, two rosaries before the

Blessed Sacrament, and on First Saturdays the Marian Movement of Priests program beginning at 8 am.

Meals of Mercy: Call Michele at 303-564-0696 or email [email protected] to provide or receive meals.

Bulletin: E-mail articles to [email protected] by Thurs. April 20th at noon for the Apr. 30th bulletin.

Pulpit announcements: E-mail articles by Thursday at noon to [email protected].

Staff Phone: 303-772-6322 Ext. Pastor: Rev. Frank Maroney………[email protected] 228 Deacon: George [email protected] or

303-801-7670 Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm —

Deacon: Peter Wojda……... [email protected] or call the office

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E-mail: [email protected] Secretary: Marilyn Fleming……………………………... 221 Office Manager: Louise Kubier…………………………. 222 Director of Adult Formation: John Cox…...………….... 223 Family Ministry Coordinator: Judy Cabrera…………... 102 Youth Director: Dan Aedo………………………….…... 225 Director of RE for Children: Helen Herman…….……….... 226 Religious Ed. Assistant: Cristina Crossman…………….. 226

Pastoral Council Ray Falce, Dennis Graham, Jeanne Kuhn,

Richard Mandile, Lola Swedbergh, Reg Valencia

Prayer Corner Please pray for: Our Church Leaders; Larry & Michele Pulec & Family;

The sick: Daniel Dlugosz, Jenny Grundl, Walter Herman, Joseph Imbriani, Keith Irlmeier, Nancy Jenks, Jack Kelly,

Myrna Lanford, Deacon Richard Pelis, and all those in the Book of the Sick;

And those in harm’s way: Matthew DeBarris, Airanne Fellows, Jacob Kingsley, Andrew Mazzarelli, Nicholas Shallcross, Aaron Synder, Chase E. Stoner,

and all babies in the womb.

And for the repose of the soul of: †Acacia Ibarra.

Upcoming Events Holy Family HS 7th Grade Info Night....April 19, 6pm, Holy Family

MUMS...April 20, 9-11am, St. John’s Women, W.I.N.E., & Wisdom Event...April 20, 7pm

Safe Environment Class…April 21 or 28, 6:30-8:30 pm, Ad. Ed. Women’s Day of Faith...Apr. 22, 8am-3pm, Our Lady of the Valley

(Is sold out!) Divine Mercy Sunday...April 23, 3:00 pm

Rachel Vineyard Wine and Dine ...April 29, 6-9 pm, Immaculate Conception Smashburger Fundraiser...May 9, 10am-10pm, 965 S. Hover

FIRST READING AND “PSALM” FOR THE EASTER VIGIL: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22;

b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19

Congratulations to all those who have been received into the Catholic Church at

the Easter Vigil Mass

Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation:

Andre Phillips, Isabella Lamar, Beverly Bruner, Sierra Bell, Wan Hwa Tan

Profession of Faith, First Communion, and Confirmation:

Scott Hansen, Geoffery Grenzke, Jennifer Hayes and Jessica Fischer

EASTER SUNDAY: THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 16, 2017

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Scripture Readings For the Week of April 16, 2017

Easter Vigil

First Reading and Psalm list, see p. 2. Rom 6:3-11; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mt 28:1-10

Easter Sun.

Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10

Mon. Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tues. Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wed. Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thurs. Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Fri. Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Sat. Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Divine Mercy Sun.

Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31

Priest Mass Intentions Vigil 04-15 7:30 pm The People of St. Francis of Assisi

04-16 8:00 am †Jack Gilmore By Gregg & Peggy Steinbrueck

10:00 am RE Volunteers By Helen Herman

noon †Marie Knebel By Gregg & Peggy Steinbrueck

Tues. 04-18 8:00 am †Karina Pulec By Josephine Haselhorst

Wed. 04-19 8:00 am †Stanley & †Genevieve Stapinski By Stephanie Stapinski

†James Goll By Mathias & Sherri Lester

Thurs. 04-20 8:00 am †Adeline Johnson & †Dominic

Incorvia By Michael & Denise Incorvia

Fri. 04-21 8:00 am Mike & Carolyn Bonavida By Kelsey Bosworth

Sat. 04-22 4:30 pm †Weenie Schmidt By Josephine Haselhorst

Divine-Mercy Sun.

04-23 8:00 am The People of St. Francis of Assisi 10:00 am †Richard L. Davis

By Ken Davis 5:00 pm †Leonard H. Perroots

By Brian & Patricia Long

Easter Sun.

Pastor’s Corner

Happy Easter! This is the greatest day of the year because we celebrate the Lord’s resurrection and triumph over death and sin. Through the power of Christ’s death and resurrection we are saved from the consequences of sin, which is spiritual death. Sin cuts us off from God, Grace restores us to God. Easter is the ultimate revelation of God’s love in making our salvation possible. As sinful humans, we could not make up for the offense against God by humanity. Only a God-Man could accomplish this, and only if He were perfectly obedient to the Father’s will by suffering and dying for us out of Love. This past Holy Week we have been remembering how much Jesus did for us. Now we remember the Grace He won for us. All we have to do is turn away from sin and accept it! We celebrate Easter every day during the Octave of Easter, which is why no other church celebrations occur during this week. And during this week, actually beginning on Good Friday, we are encouraged to pray the novena of Divine Mercy. Pope John Paul II recommended this devotion in 2000 when he named the Sunday after Easter Divine Mercy Sunday. As we celebrate the Lord’s love for us in the Resurrection, let us also take the time to pray for those whose souls are most in need of God’s mercy. As we have mentioned before, one of the great mysteries is that God often chooses to restrict His mercy to the extent that we, both individually and collectively as the Body of Christ on earth, cooperate with it. God relies on our prayers to help save each other. The trust He has in us is truly unbelievable!

We wish you a blessed and holy Easter Season as we grow in our love of neighbor through our

prayers. Amen!

From Fr. Frank, the Staff, and Volunteers of St. Francis of Assisi

This is the day the Lord has made;

let us be glad and rejoice in it!

-Ps 118:24


FACILITATOR – Helen Herman

CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ALL ADULTS IN THE PARISH. ADULT VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE THIS TRAINING!

VOLUNTEERS – Please note: The “Safe Environment” class is required by the Archdiocese of Denver for staff & volunteers 18+ yrs. old who work with, or volunteer with children within the Archdiocese. A Code of Conduct, and Background Check are also required. Class limited to age 18+ yr. olds, with class size limited to 14 participants. Class meets in Adult Ed Room.

Registration is required for class attendance. Please include your name, e-mail address, home address & phone number.

Please sign up on the Sign-up Board, e-mail Helen, or call Helen at 303-772-6322 x226. THANK YOU! If you have taken this class within the past 5 years you may take an on-line refresher course. Please check your certificate for expiration date; and contact Helen.

“SAFE ENVIRONMENT” Upcoming Spring Classes

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Religious Ed. Continued It’s time for a new challenge – this year let’s be POSITIVE! At the end of each day take a few minutes to think about your blessings, and give God thanks for something. We had a wonderful Easter gift. JESUS!

TILLIE & MAIZEY – Finding Easter jelly beans and chocolate eggs were on top of Tillie’s list of favorite things to do. After what seemed like the longest time of giving up candy for Lent, now Tillie could eat all the candy her heart desired! She filled her Easter basket with lots of chocolate. Mmmm! As the family and their guests gathered for a very festive dinner they stood in a circle to pray. Tillie’s Dad began the prayer by retelling the gospel reading from Mass. He didn’t read it, he told it, just as if he knew it by heart. As Dad was praying Tillie was listening; but her mind wandered off. How very strange it must have been for Mary and the other women when they arrived at the tomb. EMPTY! Who moved that great big rock? Who helped him get out? It must h a v e b e e n s o m e o n e v e r y s t r o n g ! “Alleluia! He has risen,” Dad said. Risen? Where could he have gone? Tillie couldn’t quite figure that one out. She would have to ask Dad about all these things.

RE CHALLENGE: What would you have done if you had found the tomb empty?

HALO AWARD – Kids who wore crazy hats. Thanks for being part of the fun.

Religious Ed. Helen Herman 303-772-6322 x 226 E-mail: [email protected]

RE Registration for Fall Classes – It’s time to register for next year’s classes! Registration is now open to registered parishioners thru July 1. Non-parishioners may register after that time. Classes fill quickly; and we have a limited number of spaces available, so don’t be disappointed! A Baptism Certificate is required for a Sacramental Class.

RE CALENDAR: April 18/19 – CLASSES – Wear crazy mixed up patterns

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – JULY 17-21 – Mark your calendar for a fun time at Maker Fun Factory! STEWARDSHIP – it’s about FAITH – Did you know that God specifically asks us for an offering from our first fruits? Why would he ask us that? When you come to church, are you prepared to give your best? Ask your children, they’ll tell you. We invite all children & teens to be good stewards and use the Children’s Stewardship Envelopes located in the display underneath the bulletins. Why would you not want to use them? Money from the Children’s Offering Envelopes goes for the Building Fund. Thank you for your stewardship in building our future! We can’t build it without you!

TODAY’S SMILE: What’s the Easter Bunny’s favorite state capital? Albunny, New York.

CATHOLIC RADIO KRCN – 1060 am – “Change your station, change your life.” Topic on “Take 2 With Jerry & Debbie” was, ‘Taking a Look at the Ten Commandments.’ Good stuff.

CHILDREN WHO HAVE NOT BEEN INSTRUCTED; AND NOT RECEIVED THEIR FIRST COMMUNION – SHOULD NOT PARTAKE OF COMMUNION AT MASS!!

Your Catholic Faith lived out

RE CLASSES Tuesday early class – from 4:30-5:45 pm – Grades K-3 ONLY Tuesday evening class – from 6:15-7:30 pm Grades K-5 Wednesday class – from 4:30-5:45 pm – Grades K-5

Divine Mercy Billboards: Please mail donations to: Christi Derr, P.O. BOX 291, Niwot, CO 80544 to run two boards on I-25 between Boulder and Ft. Collins.

Join Us on Divine Mercy Sunday

From the diary of a young Polish nun, a special devotion began spreading throughout the world in the 1930s. The message is a reminder of what the Church has always taught through scripture and tradition: that God is merciful and forgiving. In the Divine Mercy devotion, the message takes on a powerful new focus, calling people to a deeper understanding that God’s merciful love is unlimited and available to everyone — especially the greatest sinners. St. John Paul II was drawn particularly to the divine mercy message,

and in the year 2000 added the Divine Mercy as a feast day for the world-wide Church on the Sunday after Easter. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy may be said at anytime during the year. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy as a Novena (saying a chaplet each day for nine days) is suggested to be prayed especially from Good Friday until Divine Mercy Sunday. Our Lord gave St. Faustina a different intention for each day that He wished to be prayed. “By this Novena [of chaplets, before the Feast of Mercy], I will grant every possible grace to souls” (Diary, 796). Join us on April 23rd at 3:00 pm for Adoration, the Chaplet, and Confessions.

RESTORED ORDER FOR CONFIRMATION – Beginning this year our 5th graders will be included in the Restored Order of Confirmation Step-down Method for receiving Confirmation at a younger age. All children in 5thgrade + those 6th- 12th grades, who have not been confirmed will be Confirmed next Spring.


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or use form below.

Please fill out form, cut out, and place with payment in the Office Drop Box.


Stewardship FEBRUARY OFFERTORY:..……….$72,600.15 (4 weeks) If you need offertory envelopes, please call the office. If you would like Electronic Fund Transfer go to our website and highlight LIVE YOUR FAITH, click on GIVING and follow the prompts. If new, skip the envelope number. EFT offertory donors will not receive Sunday Offertory envelopes but will receive special occasion envelopes on a quarterly basis.

ARCHBISHOP’S CATHOLIC APPEAL: Archbishop Aquila and Bishop Rodriguez join Father Frank in wishing you a blessed Easter. May we be channels of God’s love and compassion for all people by donating to the 2017 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal which funds ministries that offer hope and assistance to many. Please visit www.Archden.Org/GiveToday or call 303.715.3111 to make your gift today.

Happy Easter Everyone! Welcome to all those who are joining us today. We love seeing you! Have a wonderful day celebrating The Resurrection of Our Lord with family and friends. Love and Prayers, Stewardship Council

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Respect Life

Wine and Dine in Rachel’s Vineyard

Rachel’s Vineyard is a ministry that helps

women and men who have experienced the soul wound of an abortion.

Please join us for an evening of celebration of Graces received, information and fund raising to continue our efforts, which began here in Colorado in 2002. During this time we have served over 500 women and men and, God willing, we will continue “healing the pain of abortion one weekend at a time”.

When: Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 6pm to 9:30pm Where: Immaculate Conception Church, Lafayette Cost: Single Ticket Price: $50.00 Table of Eight: $375.00

The ticket price is set at the cost for attendance and has no donation value.

More information can be found at www.rvrcolorado.org or by contacting Edith: [email protected].

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation. Send a check to Rachel’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 283, Lafayette, CO 80026. If you provide an email address to Edith, an update on this event will be sent to you.

12/31/16 Building $1,898,873 Updated quarterly Land $432,091 Monthly Payments $21,510

Building Loan Balances

Weekly Schedule Sat. 04-15 7:30 pm Easter Vigil/ Church

Sun. 04-16 8:00 am Easter Mass/ Church 10:00 am Easter Mass/ Church 12:00 pm Easter Mass/ Church Mon. 04-17 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry/ Music Tues. 04-18 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 4:30 pm RE/ Rooms 6:15 pm RE/Rooms Parenting Class/ Music

Wed. 04-19 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:30 am CCM/ SCH 4:30 pm RE/ Rooms Parenting Class/ Ad.Ed. 6:15 pm HS ROC/ SCH 6:30 pm ENDOW/ Adult Ed. Thurs. 04-20 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church

8:30 am-7:30 pm Adoration/ Church 12:30 pm ENDOW/ Adult Ed. 6:30 pm RCIA/ Adult Ed. 7:00 pm W.I.N.E. lecture/ SCH 7:30 pm Cenacle/ Church Fri. 04-21 8:00 am Morning Mass/ Church 8:30 am Rosary/ Church 6:30 pm Safe Environment/ Adult Ed. Sat. 04-22 7:00 am Men’s Group

6:15 pm MS ROC/ SCH

Sun. 04-23 3:00 pm Adoration, Chaplet, Confessions/ Church

Pay It Forward...How Your Gifts Can Keep on Giving Imagine a gift that gives forever. Your donations of cash, stock, real estate and life insurance entrusted to St. Francis of Assisi Longmont Parish through The Catholic Foundation can grow to provide

multiplied support for a ministry that transforms lives, now and for eternity. Thank you for your generous support of our parish through your thoughtful gifts to The Catholic Foundation. Contact Jean Finegan at The Catholic Foundation at 303-867-0613 to learn how your gift can leave a lasting legacy of faith.

Calling all Moms: MUMS will be meeting Thursday, April 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Benedict Hall at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. MUMS is a program for mothers of all ages. It is a place to meet new friends, be inspired, share ideas and get encouragement from

other moms. This week we will be hearing from Fr. Ron as he speaks to us about the restored order of the Sacraments of Initiation. Coffee, snacks and friends will be waiting for you.


Saint Francis of Assisi Youth News Dan Aedo, Youth Minister Visit Youth Website NOW ONLINE www.SFAYOUTH.net Email: [email protected]

SFA Middle School Youth (EDGE ) News!

SFA High School Confirmation (ROC ) News!

Meets Scheduled Tuesday’s at 6:15-7:30pm

Meets Alternate Wednesday’s at 6:15-7:30pm

April 18 - Confirmation Rehearsal

April 26 - High School Confirmation Class

SFA Middle School Confirmation (ROC) News!

Meets Alternate Tuesday’s at 6:15-7:30pm

April 25 - Middle School Confirmation Class

SFA High School Youth Group (D-Night) News!

Meets Scheduled Wednesday’s at 6:15-7:30pm

April 19 - Confirmation Rehearsal

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