News and Bulletins at St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Parishioners wishing to include information into the bulletin must have their article submitted to the parishoffice@stfoa.org (attention - Naomi) no later than Noon on Monday. Thank you.

I took my own advice from last week and went skiing at Mt. Bachelor in central Oregon. I had three
wonderful days of skiing out of four. Actually I needed that day off to recover from sore muscles that I do not usually use. Two of those three days were filled with blue skies and sunshine. It is really nice to ski on that kind of day. So while it was Lent, I did refresh myself and enjoyed nature in a wonderful way. I give thanks to God for providing such a great experience.

Now I have to get into the other side of Lent. I gained a couple of pounds because all of that skiing
made me hungry and I did not fast while I was down there. So this week I will have to cut back a bit on the food that I consume. Otherwise I will gain more than a couple of pounds. Or I will have to do more walking as my doctor has advised. With this wonderful weather I do not have too many excuses for not getting out and walking. It is those excuses that prevent us all from doing more with our time during Lent. So while I try to talk myself out of my excuses, I hope that you can talk your way out of your excuses. Maybe we will meet out on the track one of these Lenten days. Have a happy Lent.

Fr. Dick

Stewardship & Administration
From the Desk Of John Eisen
(206) 242-4575 ext.15 jeisen@stfoa.org

Stewards of History: “We will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord . . . and they in turn will teach their own children . . . “Psalms 78

Stewardship of Talents: The Archdiocese purchased TV time for ads during Lent that encourage
Catholics who have been away from church to come home. Butch L.and Deb L. are volunteering as part of the “Inviting Catholics Home” core team. Great Thanks to Linda Stryker who shared her reflections on the stewardship of time last weekend. Linda challenges us to look at ways of serving in our parish.

Stewardship of Treasure
Sunday Gifts
Sunday Actual Year-to-date $613,849
Sunday Goal Year-to-date $602,686
Over (under) $ 11,163
Feb. 13,14 Sunday gifts $ 15,302
Weekly Average Feb. Goal: $ 16,629

ADMINISTRATION:

CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME Perhaps you have seen the TV ads about the Catholic Church and want to take another look. Or, maybe you have been very busy with life so that keeping up with faith just didn’t fit in. Whatever the circumstances or reasons, St. Francis of Assisi Church welcomes you back! If you have been away from the Catholic Church for awhile and want to catch up, then join us on Sunday afternoons from noon to 1:30pm, starting on April 11th. To sign up, please call John Eisen (206-242-4575) and see how you can get started.

IRS Rules: Any check received by the parish after December 31st must be listed as a 2010 donation,
even if the date on the check was written for December.

Sports Floor Update: The gym floor flatness issue was resolved and the sports floor was delivered this week. If the sports manufacturer signs off on the floor preparation on Wednesday (March 3) , then the floor installation should start shortly after that. The completion date had to be readjusted due to problems with the floor. The gym should be ready by the third week of March.

Unity Place Storage Room: On Monday, Dan Payne, Chris A., Lil I. and John Eisen are reorganizing and cleaning up this room. We had over 10 special toilet seats, nine walkers, unusable junk, and items like plates in five different locations. One of the goals is to have centralized supplies for all church groups in one place in marked containers. We continue our quest this Monday.

Sunday Giving via credit cards, EFT and Online giving: The parish has taken steps to increase security of our parishioners’ credit card and EFT information which will exceed federal requirements. 93 families now use these methods for donating to the parish. By late spring, the parish will offer the option of giving online.

Centering Prayer Group: will meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month (March 23rd) at 7:00pm, Parish Hall.

“Putting God First”: meets on Thursday in Unity Place, Unit 3, from 7:00-8:30pm. John Eisen and Butch Leonardson co-lead this program on meaning and implications of living our lives as stewards.

ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL-Sheila Keaton

Thanks to all the parishioners who attended The Pied Piper this past weekend. It was wonderful to have your support. The students did a marvelous job, and they learned so much from the experience. A big thanks also goes to the teachers who make all of this happen.

The school auction is also a two-night event. The Silent Auction is on Friday evening, March 19th,
at the school, and the Live Auction is on Saturday, March 20th, at the Showbox Sodo, in downtown Seattle. The theme this year is “Paint the Town Red.”

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS NEEDED
Are you interested in serving on the Pastoral Council? We need people who look at the big picture to help us set goals and priorities. Call Father Dick at the Parish Office if interested.

This Week AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
March 8th - 14th, 2010

Auction Storage, UP3-All Day, All Week
Monday
Mass, Church, 9:00 AM
RCIA for child., Conf Rm, 7PM
Facility Comm., John’s Ofc, 7PM
RCIA, Parish Hall, 7PM

Tuesday
Mass, Church, 9:00 AM
Child. Choir, Church, 3:30PM
Girl ScoutsCD, UP3, 6:30PM
Boy Scouts, UP1, 6:45PM
Finance Council, Conf Rm, 7PM

Wednesday
Communion Service, Church, 9AM
Band, UP1, 10:15AM
Girl Scouts AK, UP2, 5:45PM
Sacramentors, Conf. Rm, 6:30PM
Jr. High Edge, UP All, 7PM
8AM Choir, Church, 7:30PM

Thursday
Mass, Church, 9:00 AM
Band, UP1, 10:25AM
Brownie TroopSM, P.Hall, 3PM
Pastoral Cncl, Par Hall, 7PM
Ensemble Choir, Church, 7PM

Friday
Mass, Church, 9:00AM
SFS Choir, Church, 12:15PM
Band, Unity 1, 12:25 PM
Soup Supper, UP2,K, 5:30PM
Stations of the Cross, 7PM

Saturday
CRS Collection
Scrutinies
Confessions, Church, 4PM
Mass, Church, 5PM

Sunday
CRS Collection
Scrutinies
Mass, Church, 8AM & 10AM
CFF-as Scheduled
Dismiss Catech., UP1,2, 10AM
Auction Prep, P.Hall, 10:30AM
Fun Run Child Care, ParHall, Noon

Scripture Readings for next week,
March 14, Fourth Sunday of Lent
Reading I: Josh. 5: 9a, 10-12
Reading II: 2 Corin. 5: 17-21
Gospel: Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32

MASS ETIQUETTE
To maintain the sacredness of the Mass, it would be most appreciated if small children, who find it difficult to remain quiet during the Mass, be taken to the “Rest Room” (baby cry room) off the vestibule. Also that personal conversation in the vestibule and sanctuary be limited to whispers, and latecomers quietly enter. Many thanks!

Please see the "This Month @ St. Francis" for a listing of events, etc.

Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services. Assistance with hygiene, meal prep, light housekeeping, running errands/shopping, joyful companionship & medication reminders; respite care. Live-in or Liveout. 12-hr/week minimum. Contact is Lindsay Lanier, 206-439-2458 or angellindsay@quidnunc.net. Brochures in parish office foyer. Temporary or long term.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Seeks Secretary - We are looking for a person to be the secretary.
We usually meet the first Monday of each month at 7PM in Unity Place. All of us are encouraged to
participate in our discussions of spiritual reflections. The secretary’s duties include recording of: the meeting discussions, monetary donations collected and attendance sheet. The meeting mintues need to be typed up and emailed to the president prior to the next meeting. We invite you to become members of St. Vincent de Paul and help serve the poor.
If interested, please contact John M. at 206-243-9818.

SISTER PARISH We have a busy Spring/Summer in the works! In June (tentatively June 4th-14th), we’re excited to welcome Padre Carlos Mauricio Cruz Martinez and a 3-person delegation. In August (6th-18th), we’ll be sending a group to Ojos de Agua, El Salvador.

There’re lots of opportunities to participate, so please get involved. First, we’re looking for anyone interested in helping out with the visiting delegation. We will be providing transportation (airline miles?), housing, meals (lunch/dinner parties), activities, translation, and general support. They really want to immerse themselves in our daily lives, so anything is possible! This is an incredible opportunity to meet and interact with this amazing community – certainly a lifechanging experience. If you’re interested in either opportunity, please contact David N.at 206.755.1202 or
david@sandcastle-i.com.

ASSN. FOR CATHOLIC CHILDHOOD sponsors LABOR OF LOVE online auction - February 27th to March 7th - A unique online auction to raise money for abused, neglected, at-risk and foster children Register Now Go to www.forthechildrenww.cmarket.com To view our catalog of unique items, handmade treasures, food, services, gift certificates, getaways and fun.

HOSPITALITY HOUSE SPRING SWING: Join us for a new and different event this year. Saturday,
March 6th, our Spring Swing will be held at the Normandy Park Cove, and include dinner, guest
speaker Richard Lemieux, author of “Breakfast at Sally’s”, and an auction of seating on 9 sailboats
participating in a race on June 26th. We are calling that portion “Boats for Beds”. Contact Parishioner
Linda Stryker at 206-431-9213 for more information, invitations, or ticket purchases.

St. Joseph Circle will meet at 10AM Thursday, March 11th at the home of Marge V.
Telephone: 243-0311. All are welcome.

St. Placid Priority is offering Women in Midlife-A Time of Spiritual Deepening.
March 20-21, 9AM- 3PM. Register by prior Friday. $170 workshop and overnight. Rev. Suzanne Seaton. Register at spiritualityctr@stplacid.org or at 360-438-2595.

How do you care for someone living with HIV/AIDS or chemical addiction?
Multifaith Works CareTeam Volunteers offer practical care, emotional support, and nonjudgmental
listening to people living with HIV/AIDS and/or recovering from addiction. To find out more about our
March 20th volunteer training, contact us at 206.324.1520 ext. 226 or visit www.multifaith.org.

Prepare to Bare Arms! St. Francis Blood Drive will be Monday, March 29. 10AM-4PM in Unity.
George W. has graciously agreed to chair the event again. He may buttonhole you to reserve a spot!
One donation can save three lives!

John Knox Presbyterian Church will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 9-13 from 1:00-4:00PM. The
theme will be “Galactic Blast,” a cosmic adventure praising God! Contact is Leslie Newman @
leslienewman@remax.net.

CYO
St. Francis CYO welcomes all children who are parishioners and/or attend St. Francis School. We participate in cross country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and track/field. Stay tuned for bulletin announcements and check out up-to-date information here

Did you know that Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athletic events are not scheduled on Sunday
mornings so we can attend mass together as families?

Congratulations to our CYO High School Basketball Team! This team plays with a lot of heart.
They won the semifinal game in double overtime and overcame a 20 point deficit in the championship
game to tie it up. Their strong efforts earned them a 2nd place finish in the senior boys division
championship tournament. Way to go team and Coach Rick C.!

Registration for CYO Track and Field is now open! Boys and girls grades 4 – 8 who are parish
members and/or attend St. Francis School are encouraged to join this fun team! Practices begin after
CYO volleyball regular season concludes (late March) and will be held Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 at Kennedy Catholic track. Meets are scheduled the first four Saturdays in the month of May. Forms (registration and concussion information) are posted here. Completed forms and $50 fee are due Monday, March 22nd.

Volleyball season is in full swing. St. Francis has eight terrific girls teams across grades 5 – 8. Come cheer them on! Schedules are posted at www.cyosports.blogspot.com. Go Eagles!

ALL CYO coaches and assistants who have volunteered previously are required to complete the Safe Environment training and PLACT coaches’ certification before the start of their next coaching/assistant coaching season. Please contact Kati to register.

Track and Field: Email is our primary mode of communication. To be added to the distribution list please contact Kati at skeltisk@wwdb.org. Thanks.

Parents and all spectators, please remember:
• That the players are youth and are playing for their enjoyment, not yours.
• To remain seated in the spectator area during all contests.
• Make no derogatory comments or gestures (including making noise to distract) to players, coaches,
or fans of your own or the other team.
• Remember the adults set the example for the behavior of their team.

Our pre-game prayer: Creator God, as we prepare to play this game, we ask your help and
blessing that we may participate to the best of our abilities and with a true spirit of thankfulness
so that our efforts give greater glory to you. We ask that you protect us from all injury and guide
us in fair play. Help us to respect our opponents as they are our sisters/brothers, also under
your guidance. For this we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

LITURGY, RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS, AND INFANT BAPTISM

Elizabeth Hanks, Ext. 25, email: ehhanks@yahoo.com

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH SCHEDULE FOR LENT & EASTER 2010

Stations of the Cross Every Friday During Lent .................................... 7:00 PM
(Except Good Friday)

Palm Sunday Sunday March 28th .......................................... 10:00 AM
we will come together as a community to process from the Family Center to the church. Please come about 9:50 AM to gather together.

All Parish Reconciliation Monday, March 29th ........................................... 7:00 PM

Private Reconciliation Every Saturday ................................................... 4:00 PM

Holy Thursday Mass Thursday, April 1st .............................................. 7:00 PM
Keeping Watch: The Holy Eucharist is transferred to a tabernacle in the vestibule of the church for silent prayer and adoration until midnight. Please call Elizabeth to sign up for an hour of prayer
between 8:00 PM and midnight.

Good Friday April 2nd: Stations of the Cross will be at 3:00 PM and the Good Friday Service with veneration of the Cross is at 7:00 PM.

Good Friday Service Friday, April 2nd ................................................. 7:00 PM

Easter Vigil Mass Saturday, April 3rd .............................................. 8:30 PM

Easter Masses Sunday, April 4th ............................. 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

Please pray for Our Elect and Candidates on their journey of faith.
Elect:
Emma B., Renee B., Lilian B., Melinda H., Jeffrey K., Ryli M., Tanya P., Michael S., Kellie S.,
Tanner S., Ian T., Jennifer T., Isabella W., and John W.

Candidates for reception into the Catholic Church:
Jackson D., Don I., Janet I., Staci M., Karen R., Herman S., Lori T., Alisa W., Ian W., Paul W.,
Janice W., and Perry W.

Candidates for Confirmation:
Jeff B., Aaron L., Daniel L., Alexandra R., and Robert R.

The community of St. Francis of Assisi is invited to bring cards and notes of welcome to the Parish Office to be given to our new members after the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 3rd. Elizabeth will collect these cards until Wednesday, March 31st.

Environment Preparation Calling our creative, artistic and willing parishioners to help prepare
the church for Palm Sunday and Easter. Plan to join us on March 27th at 9:30 AM to decorate the church with Palms and on April 3rd for Easter preparation at 10:00 AM.

Fasting and Abstinence During Lent, Catholics in the United States abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of the season. Everyone age 14 and older is bound by the law of abstinence. Fasting binds from after one’s 18th birthday until after the 59th. Catholics younger and older than that need not fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Altar Server Applications are available in the vestibule of the church or contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office to have one sent to you. Altar Servers must be in the 7th or 8th grade in the Fall of 2010. Applications are due by March 31st.

Have you considered taking a more active part in the community as a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? Lectors proclaim the word of God to the assembly on weekend, weekday and Holy day liturgies. The Lector proclaims the first and second readings from the Sacred Scripture, the general intercessions and the announcements at the end of Mass. You will have a workbook and training provided to help you prepare for the upcoming readings.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Ministers): Lay ministers who help with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass. To serve as a Eucharistic Minister you need to be Confirmed and actively participating in the Catholic Church’s Liturgical Life on a regular basis. We are looking for
some more Eucharistic Ministers for the 5:00 and 8:00 AM Masses. Please prayerfully consider being a
Lector or Eucharistic Minister. Call Elizabeth in the Parish Office, ext 25 for more information.

Communion Service Daily Mass is celebrated at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Join us Wednesdays for a Rite of Communion with the Celebration of the Word.
The ministers for the Communion service will be Pat C., Moira S. and Elizabeth H..

BAPTISM
If you have a child you would like to have baptized at St. Francis of Assisi Parish please contact Elizabeth Hanks in the Parish office or by email to sign up to attend a class and schedule a date for your child’s baptism.

Baptisms are celebrated at our weekend Masses so that we can welcome our newly baptized members into the community of St. Francis.

We do not have Baptisms during Lent or the month of December.

Scheduled dates for Pre-Baptism Classes and the Sacrament of Baptism
The next pre-baptism class will be Wednesday, April 7th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall.

Pre-Baptism Classes
None in March
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Baptisms in the church 5:00 PM and 10:00 AM Masses
No Baptisms in Lent
March
April 17-18, 2010
May 15-16, 2010
June 19-20, 2010

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children: Children 7 years or older who have not been baptized can also go through this journey beginning in the Fall. If your child is planning to receive First Eucharist and has NOT received the Sacrament of Baptism, they should be baptized before their 7th birthday or they will need to go through the Rite of Christian Initiation process. For information about baptism or the Rite of Christian Initiation, contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office 242-4575, extension 25.

Children’s Worship Bulletins are available on the table in the vestibule of the church for children ages 3-6 and 7-12. Please have your child take one as they leave Mass today.

If you can help with Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10 AM Mass once a month, please call Elizabeth in the Parish Office to volunteer. We will need more volunteers to make Children’s Liturgy of the Word a reality for our children. If you can help once a month or every other month, please give me a call.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is celebrated the first Sunday of the month at the 10:00 AM Mass for children Grades 2-6. Children sit with their families as they enter the church. After the opening prayer, the celebrant calls the children up for a dismissal blessing. The children go to Unity Place to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a celebration adapted to their age-level. At the offertory of the Mass, the children return to their families.

Please continue to pray for our military members and their families. We ask God to protect them from harm and bring them home soon.

Have you been looking for a way to be more actively involved in the liturgy and life of St.
Francis of Assisi Parish? One of the Liturgical Ministries may be just what you are looking
for. For more information on any of these ministries contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office.

Altar Servers and Acolytes serve God and his people by helping the priest during daily and Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Any Catholic child, 7th grade and above may be an Altar Server and any High School student may be an Acolyte.

Care of Linen Ministry: These ministers wash and iron the small linens that are used during the Mass.
This includes corporals, purificators and small towels. Linens are taken home after the last Sunday Mass or on Monday morning and returned Tuesday or Wednesday.

Church Cleaning Ministry: These ministers help keep our beautiful church tidy. Only about 30 minutes
once a month is required. These volunteers work in teams of two or more, on Friday mornings to prepare for the weekend Masses. Responsibilities include: filling the Holy water, dusting and straightening the books in the pews.

Environment Ministers: Those working on the environment play an important role in the life of the church. They decorate the sanctuary and church for the liturgical seasons and Holy days. Their work reflects and supports the community in prayer and worship.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Ministers): Lay ministers who help with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass. To serve as a Eucharistic Minister you need to be Confirmed and actively participating in the Catholic Church’s Liturgical Life on a regular basis.

Lay Presider for Communion Service: The Lay presider prepares a reflection on the readings for the Wednesday Communion service and leads the Communion service.

Lectors proclaim the word of God to the assembly on weekend, weekday and Holy day liturgies. The Lector proclaims the first and second readings from the Sacred Scripture, the general intercessions and the announcements at the end of Mass. You will have a workbook provided to help you prepare for the upcoming readings.

Sacristans are responsible for unlocking and locking the church and setting up for Mass. Set up includes
preparation of vessels, hosts and wine. Sacristans are scheduled to perform their duties for all Masses on weekdays, weekends and Holy days on a rotating schedule.

Ushers: The role of the ushers is to take up the collection, see that the Offertory gifts are brought to the altar, pass out the weekly bulletins and assist with other situations that might arise.

FAITH FORMATION - CHERYL BROOTEN.... cbrooten@stfoa.org EXT 24

In Matthew 25:31 to 46, Jesus is describing the judgment of the nations. This is a familiar story.
The sheep and the goats are separated into two camps. The sheep receive everlasting life because they performed certain tasks and the goats are doomed to eternal punishment because they failed in performing these tasks. The most frightening aspect of the discourse is that neither the sheep nor the goats realized what they had done. Both groups are equally astonished.

The tasks form the basis of what our Church calls the Corporeal Works of Mercy: feed the hungry,
provide drink for the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, visit the sick, visit the
imprisoned and bury the dead. Yes, the list has been altered slightly! The official list says to house
the homeless instead of welcome the stranger. But the translation of the Bible proclaimed in the Mass
says to “welcome the stranger.” Welcoming the stranger is far broader than housing the homeless
and much more challenging.

Given that a stranger is simply someone you do not personally know, we are called to be welcoming
repeatedly. Smiling and acknowledging the people around you during Mass, whether you know them or not, is a wonderful expression of welcoming at St. Francis. Heartfelt welcoming goes deeper
however. We are also called to welcome by our affirmation and acceptance. Parents with small
children, in particular, need wholehearted encouragement and support. The youth need to know they matter. The elderly must find community. The goal is to include everyone in the fabric of the parish. We each have a part to play. We each add to the overall tapestry that makes up the community of St. Francis. May all of the threads find welcome!

Edge, the Middle School Youth Group, In addition to the Wednesday night meetings, a lock-in will happen on March 27th. For further information contact, Michael Stein-Ross, Youth Minister, at 206 972-9943.

Edge has multiple opportunities for volunteer support. If you are a caring, loving, faithful Catholic
who is not afraid of sixth, seventh or eighth graders, contact Michael about being a Core Member. The
youth of this parish need you!

Important dates for your calendar
First Eucharist:
Monday, April 19 at 7:00 PM ----parent meeting in Unity Place .
Sunday, April 25 following 10:00 AM mass---light brunch and banner retreat in Parish Hall.
Saturday, May 1---First Eucharist for Mrs Riedeman’s Class 2B and Faith Formation Students. Meet at 3:00 PM for pictures and rehearsal. Mass begins at 5:00 PM in the Church.
Saturday, May 8—First Eucharist for Ms Cervanka’s Class 2A and Faith Formation Students. Meet at 3:00 PM for pictures and rehearsal. Mass begins at 5:00 PM in the Church.

Note: Faith Formation Students will be making their 1st Eucharist on either May 1st or May 8th.

Sunday Religious Education For Children Classes for 4-year-olds through first grade meet at 10:00 A.M. during Mass. Classes for second grade through sixth grade meet at 9:00 A.M. Children are always welcome to join. Please contact me (Cheryl Brooten) at 206 242 4575 ext. 24 or via email at cbrooten@stfoa.org for more information.

Outreach
From The Desk of Frances Davis...... francesd1938@yahoo.com

Quote of the Week: Who said it? Answer next week:”Thanks to Christ’s action, we may enter into the “greatest” justice, which is that of love, the justice that recognizes itself in every case more a debtor than a creditor, because it has received more than could ever have been expected. Strengthened by this very experience, the Christian is moved to contribute to creating just societies,
where all receive what is necessary to live according to the dignity proper to the human person and where justice is enlivened by love.”

Last Week’s Answer “I had crossed the line. I was free; but there was no one to welcome me to the land of freedom. I was a stranger in a strange land.” Harriet Tubman - The Moses of her people.
1820–1913 Harriet
Tubman was an escaped slave who led many other slaves to freedom as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Although not a traditional railroad, the Underground Railroad was a critical system of transporting slaves through a secret network of safe houses. Between 1850-1858, Tubman
helped more than 300 slaves reach freedom. Harriet Tubman was also an abolitionist, Civil War soldier, and women’s rights advocate. During the Civil War she was a spy for the Federal forces in South Carolina as well as a cook and a nurse.

Third Week of Lent – The Burning Bush and the Call of Moses: Today we hear the call of Moses to lead his people from oppression to freedom. God promises to be with them as they journey to a new life. Our participation in Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl unites us in prayer, fasting, and giving in solidarity with the millions of people throughout the world who are oppressed by poverty,
injustice, war, disease, lack of education and other opportunities.

Ministry Opportunity for young adults: Bread for the World is looking for the best and brightest 20-30-yearold advocates to join our next class of Hunger Justice Leaders. Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, DC, June 12-15, 2010. The leaders will then coordinate hunger advocacy efforts in their communities for the next 12 to 18 months. Deadline for application is March 12. Go to www.bread.org for information and a registration form.

Operation Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program. You are invited to take a Rice Bowl kit with home calendar guide from the back of the church, and practice this simple yet powerful Lenten observance. Another way to incorporate Rice Bowl into your family life is by attending the Lenten Soup Suppers each Friday in Unity Place at 5:30 lasting through March 26. The Soup Suppers are followed by Stations of the Cross in the church. Rice Bowl Donations are due by April 4.

Dr. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will speak on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Dr. South in Seattle, 6:00 p,m, Social Hour and 7:00 p.m. Dinner. You can find more information and buy tickets to “What Will Their Stories Be?” at www.menteefoundation.org or call (425) 242- 0890

Catholic Relief Services has committed $25 million to the emergency response and rebuilding of Haiti. Visit www.crs.org for prayers, resources and the latest information about the Haiti Earthquake. To give call 877-435-7277 or mail donations to Attn: Haiti Earthquake, 710 9th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104.

Lenten Friday Meals at 5:30 followed by Stations of the Cross
Donations at these meals go to Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl so please give generously:
March 5 – Soup Supper hosted by Sister Parish committee
March 12 – Soup Supper hosted by the Pastoral Council & Funeral Ministry
March 19 – Soup Supper hosted by the 8:00 a.m. Choir
March 26 – Soup Supper hosted by the 50+Plus Friends

Save the date: Sat., March 6, 2010 for HH annual Spring Fundraising event. Inspirational author/
speaker.

Pregnant? Need someone to lean on? There are options other than abortion. Unsure what your
plan is? Planning on making an adoption plan? Planning on parenting? Call Catholic Community Services Pregnancy Support Services, (206) 328-5922. We can help. Free. Confidential. Non-judgmental. Available to both parents of the baby, family members and others affected by the
pregnancy.

Building Families through Adoption is a service of Catholic Community Services . If you are considering adoption or if you know of a family who is, there are brochures on the table just outside the Parish Office. For additional information on our Adoption Programs or other services, please call or write Catholic Community Services, 100 – 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144-2302.
Phone (206) 328-5921. We welcome the opportunity to cooperate with physicians, clergy, attorneys and agencies for adoption planning

Hospitality House, the Burien shelter for homeless women, is almost out of and has an urgent need for the following.
• TOILET PAPER
• HAND SANITIZER (preferably the large
economy size bottle that can be used to refill
the smaller bottles)
• PAPER TOWELS
• DEODORANT
• DISPOSABLE CLEANING GLOVES (one-time use gloves)

(Please do not bring donations to the parish office)
Donations should be taken directly to Hospitality House Women’s Shelter (located in the basement
of Lake Burien Presbyterian Church), 15003 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 (206) 242-1860.

Note: On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the shelter is closed during the day but opens at 6:30. Suggestion: Mail a cash donation or SCRIP that can be purchased at the school.

There are brochures for Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center Youth & Family Services in the outer
lobby of the parish office. Services include Counseling, Drug/Alcohol Counseling for Teens, Diversion
Services for youth referred by juvenile court, Parent Child Interaction Therapy. Groups: Aggression
Replacement Training; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Seven Challenges Group for youth 13-18; Parent Survival Drop-in Group.
Location: 137 SW 154th St., Burien; web site: www.rdcc.org; phone: 206-243- 5544, ext. 311.

Have you been praying for a personal ministry? Have you asked yourself what it is that God wants you to do? How do I fulfill my baptism covenant? There is an opening for a Eucharistic
Minister to visit Highline Medical Center on Saturday. The Eucharistic Minister stops by the front desk to get a list of Catholic patients, and then visits their rooms to offer them Eucharist. Training provided.

Buy Free Trade Coffee from St. Francis School. Order forms can be found here.

The Occasional Yellow Page You will find an updated version here.

Women volunteers needed to sleep overnight once a month or spend a few hours on holidays at the Burien women’s shelter, Hospitality House, located at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church. Training provided. It’s a simple giving of time that means so much to the nine women housed there. Private sleeping area for the volunteer. Security building. St. Francis is a sponsor of Hospitality House. If

The following information is to assist you:
Donations to Hospitality House may to be taken directly to HH, located at the Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, basement entrance on the west side of the church. 15003 – 14th Ave. S.
Phone 206-699-7029.
Donations of clothing and household items to St. Vincent de Paul may be taken directly to the store on 1st Avenue in Burien.
Donations to St. Martin de Porres men’s shelter may be taken to Unity Place kitchen following the morning Mass on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Donations will be delivered along with the sandwiches that we at St. Francis make each month.

ECONOMIC SUPPORT BULLETIN BOARD: If you have items to give away, crops to share,
handyman jobs needed, or are looking for employment, please see the bulletin board at the
bottom of the interior Unity Place Staircase. Also, please refer to the bi-monthly “yellow pages” in the
Parish bulletin.

QUILTERS: Our St. Francis quilting group meets on the first Wednesdays at 10:00 in the Parish Hall. They have donated some lovely quilts to Pregnancy Aid and other groups, and have learned new techniques as well. Come join them.

Stewardship of Talent: Hair cutters, exercise leaders, yoga instructors, art coaches, and craftspersons are needed for once a week programs at Hospitality House, our local women’s shelter. Please contact Natalie at 242-1860 to volunteer.

Come and See where God might be calling you! We invite single Catholic Women (21-45) to come for a visit with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace to consider a call to religious life. Come for a visit or join us for one of our Reflection Days. Contact: Sr. JoAnne M., CSJP. jmiller@csjp-olp.org.
425.451.1770 ext. 118.

MOM’S CONNECTION...Are you a mother of young children seeking a place to meet with other moms for support, encouragement, advice or just a break? St. Francis Mom’s Connection is the place for you! While mothers listen to guest speakers, enjoy crafts or activities, their children learn, play and have fun in separate rooms with excellent childcare providers. We are moms with young children who support and enich each other in an environment of friendship, fun and service. We meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 9:30- 11:30AM in Unity Place.

SFS Scrip SFS Scrip is being sold in the church vestibule Mon-Fri from 9:00-11:00 AM.

Living With Christ monthly booklets. If you wish to have the booklet monthly, please call Naomi at 242-4575 X10 and she will create a list of regular users. The bookets are $1.35 each. At present, we are ordering only 15 books and we want to be sure there are enough.
Thank you!

Catholic Community Services is seeking prospective adoptive parents who are interested in learning more about infants who are available for adoption from South Korea. For more information about our South Korean and other adoption programs, please call the Adoption Unit at 206.328.5921 or check our website www.ccsww.org.

Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, Riverton Place, is a charter member of Alcoholics Victorious. “We invite you to join us on Tues. nights at 8:00 p.m. for our one-hour meeting; coffee & refreshments. Our creed is II Cor. 5:17.”

Volunteer Chore Services helps low-income elders and adults with disabilities remain independent in their home through a network of caring community members like you. For more info and application, please call 206-328-5787 or visit http://www.ccsww.org/volunteerchores.

St. Francis Respect Life Ministry is participating in a prayer vigil, with other surrounding parishes, outside the West Seattle Planned Parenthood at 9641 28th Ave. S.W. , Seattle , WA .
The clinic is located on Roxbury Avenue .
This vigil is scheduled to run indefinitely. The vigil will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This peaceful vigil will include private prayers, the Rosary and the Divine
Mercy Chaplet. Loka K. is leading the effort. For more information please call Loka at
(425) 999-6327.

Choose Life. To give birth to a child is to save the world. You never know what that child
will contribute to the peace and healing of the world.

National Council of Catholic Women individual memberships are available, $25.00 per year includes 6 issues of “Catholic Women” magazine. www.NCCW.org

Mass cards to send sympathy, congratulations or prayer to your friends and support our parish are available in the parish office.

Project Rachel is a program of the Catholic Church which offers healing to anyone suffering emotional and spiritual pain resulting from a past abortion. For more information or to register call Valerie at 1 800 822 HOPE (4673)
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You need not be Catholic to participate.

Adoption info
Catholic Community Services is looking for prospective adoptive parents who are interested in
learning more about infants who are available for adoption from South Korea. For more information
about our South Korean and other adoption programs, please call the Adoption Unit at 206-328-
5921 or check our website www.ccsww.org.

Pregnant? Need someone to lean on? Unsure what your plan is? Planning on making an adoption plan? Planning on parenting? Call Catholic Community Services Pregnancy Support Services, (206) 328- 5922. We can help. Free. Confidential. Non-judgmental. Available to the father of the baby, family members and others affected by the pregnancy.

The parish office has many extra Bibles; if your family needs one, stop on by!

PLEASE CONSIDER THIS URGENT NEED
Catholic Community Services is seeking married couples and single adults willing to open their hearts and homes to foster children. Our children range in age from 0-17 and come from varying ethnicities. We need homes where a child can remain as long as needed, whether for two weeks, two years, or perhaps even longer. There simply are not enough homes to meet the needs of the children coming
into care. We need your help. Choose today to make a difference. Contact Jesse Mattina at Catholic Community Services at 206-328-5914 or JesseM@ccsww.org.

"Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me." Luke 9:48

Caregiver Support
Family Caregiver Support Groups provide a consistent and caring place for caregivers to learn, share, and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. Meetings are free and open to all care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. The groups are led by trained volunteers who receive ongoing technical support and training from the Chapter office. We meet the third Thursday of each month from Noon to 1:30PM at the Boulevard Park Presbyterian Church, 1822 S. 128th St., Boulevard Park. make the first call, contact Lois E., 206-244-1338.

If you’d like to work for justice on housing and homelessness issues, here is the site for Catholic Community Services - http://www.ccsww.org/site/ PageServer?pagename=faithadvocacy

TRAVELING WESTERN WASHINGTON THIS SUMMER? For Mass times in Diocesan parishes, check the Internet at www.seattlearch.org/ parishlocator.

GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC
Copies of the Take Flight CDs containing alternative, contemporary and traditional Christian music are now on sale through the Parish Office. These are top quality CDs featuring tracks produced by the Parish Music Ensemble here at St Francis of Assisi and make for a great gift. For a limited time, the CDs are being sold at half off the original price. Get one CD for $7.50 ea or 2 for just $10. For additional information, please contact the Parish Office at
(206) 242-4575 or go here.

Did you know. . .
The school recycles printer toner cartridges and is paid. The school can use Campbell soup labels and “Box Tops for Education” logos. The church has loaner medical equipment, crutches, shower seats, commodes, canes, etc. The church recycles old cell phones, and old glasses to appropriate groups (basket in the vestibule.) The St. Vincent de Paul Society maintains a mini food bank in the church.

Support our Seminarians by donating your spare change to the Knights of Columbus Pennies
from Heaven container, located in the vestibule of the church.

“Conversations with Father Bob” is broadcast on Sacred Heart Radio KBLE 1050 AM every Tuesday, 5-6PM and Thursday 9-10 PM. It also airs every Saturday morning from 8-9AM on KKNW 1150AM. this program is an outreach ministry of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Lynnwood, WA and is a listener supported program. Archived programs can be accessed from ConversationsWithFatherBob.com

St Francis of Assisi School
The school mission statement calls us to encourage service, and both the teachers and students are looking for ways to be of service to others. Each junior high student is committed to two hours a month of service in the community; the goal is to create an expectation of stewardship. Here is an example of community service by the eighth graders:
Under the direction of our Art teacher, Robin Besagno, the eighth graders created two banners for the Northwest Harvest celebration. We received a thank-you note from one of the organizers with these words, “Our entire staff was blown away-as were our donor guests-and begged to be able to keep the banners and display them permanently at the Harvest Warehouse.” Thanks to Robin and our eighth
grade artists for their hard work!
Other service activities this month include participating in the parish-sponsored sock drive and working at the Harvest Festival.