Common Conference for Adults, Teens, and Children with Nursery Care

Common Conference on Saturday, January 19 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for Adults, Teens, and Children!
On Saturday, January 19, Parents come attend a workshop on topics of the Faith.  Spend an hour or all day (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) nurturing your faith in this new year!  For a look at the Adult workshops, see the brochure by clicking here.  Childcare (for the youngest) and Children's Workshop (for PreK-5) is available.  Sign up on-line by clicking here.

COMMON CONFERENCE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 19 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Children aged preschool to grade 5 (with middle school & high school helpers) are invited to spend all day or any part of the day in the Children’s workshops!  The workshops consists of center where the stories of faith come alive in crafts, games, stories, and hands-on activities.

Morning centers include:  The Carpentry Shop (Growing up in Nazareth); The Wedding at Cana (God is Love); The Good Samaritan (& the 2 Great Commandments); and Jesus Calms the Storm (Faith).

Afternoon center include:  The Last Supper (& the washing of the feet); The Resurrection (a maze from the tomb to glory); and Pentecost (the Holy Spirit).

Lunch is served at 12 noon, with a light morning and afternoon snack.  With guidance and supervision, the children are free to explore and play the stories of our faith at their own pace and interest.

Parents, sign your children up at http://www.stfrancisa2.com/sign-up-forms or directly by clicking here. (look for the Children’s Workshop & Childcare registration at the bottom of the page).  You may also email Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 821-2132 with the name, age, and any allergies of your child. Please let us know if your child will attend all day, or just morning or afternoon.

Interested in Volunteering to help?  Contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 821-2132.

Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!

Thank you to all those who participated in the 2012 Living Nativity this past December 16. Have a blessed and Merry Christmas!

Come See the Living Nativity Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Come and enjoy the Living Nativity Procession this Sunday, December 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in church.
 
The Living Nativity Procession re-tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in narration, light drama, and song. The story continues with a candle-lit procession outside on the parish grounds where scenes of wonder and joy can be experienced. The Program is followed by the Children's Christmas Festival in the PAC with refreshments and games.

Thanks to the Joe and Erika Cherney Family, Thomm Ciesicki, Barbara Dobozy, and the Ginger Burns Family, we are able to give praise to the Lord through scenes including live animals. Thanks also to the many people involved in the program and to the John and May Butsic Family for taking on the role of the Holy Family.

This event is ideal for families with children and all those who desire to re-live the Christmas story this Advent! We look forward to seeing you and your family!

The Living Nativity Procession
Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
beginning in Church 

Come Experience with Spirit and Joy:

The Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ;

Praise of Angels, Shepherds, Kings, and Sojourners;

Live Animals Honoring Christ’s Birth;

Candlelit Walk of Nativity Scenes;

Resplendent Music to Glorify the Lord;

The Peaceful Wonder of the Nativity.

Refreshments and games afterward at the

Children’s Christmas Festival

Cookies & Treats Needed
for the Nativity Procession 

We are looking for volunteer bakers who will provide 2-3 dozen homemade cookies or other finger food treats for the Nativity Procession.

Drop off of treats is on Saturday, December 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Parish Office or on Sunday, December 16 after the morning Masses or around 6 p.m. on December 16 in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) kitchen. Thank you!

 

 

Nativity Procession: Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The Living Nativity Procession:  
Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. beginning in Church

Come Experience with Spirit and Joy:

The Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ
Praise of Angels, Shepherds, Kings, and Sojourners 
Live Animals Honoring Christ’s Birth
Candlelit Walk of Nativity Scenes
Resplendent Music to Glorify the Lord
The Peaceful Wonder of the Nativity

Refreshments and games afterward at the Children’s Christmas Festival

For information on singing in the Nativity Choir or signing up for a shepherd, angel, king or townsfolk role, please click here!

First Reconciliation: Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. & Monday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m.

First Reconciliation (Confession) Preparation Meeting:  November 4 & 5

              The concluding first Reconciliation parent and child preparation meeting is scheduled as follows: (Please plan on attending one of these meetings with your child).

Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. or

Monday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m.

in the Parish Activities Center (PAC)

Sign-up for Dec. 1 or Dec. 8 confessional times will take place at this meeting.  Fr. Jim or Fr. Bosco will be with us to answer questions, ask a few questions, and to teach us about this Sacrament.  The meeting will conclude with a communal prayer service and the children will receive their pins. For information, contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or call 821-2132.

8th grade Family Session A & B notes

For Sunday A & B Family Session Confirmation candidates:

Just a reminder, for the 8th grade only, this coming's Sunday B on October 28 and Sunday A & B on November 18 are repeats of the same lesson.

If you are attending the November retreat, please attend the Sunday B session in the school library this coming Sunday, October 28.  If you already attended the October retreat, you may choose to attend either this coming Sunday's session or the session on November 18.

For a look at the Sunday 8th grade topic schedule, please click here or go to www.stfrancisa2.com (click on religious education, then classes, then middle school).

Mass with Bible Presentation: Sunday, October 28 at 5 p.m.

Instructions for the upcoming Mass with Presentation of Bibles:  Sunday, October 28 at 5 p.m. in church 

Sixth graders:
1.  Please pick up your name tag and name certificate from the table in the gathering space of church. 

2.  Please sit with your family in the reserved center pews. 

3.  After the homily, Father will call you forward.  As illustrated below, please stand facing the altar/cross at the foot of the sanctuary steps.  You will receive the bible and then Father will pray the blessing over you.  After the group blessing, you return to your pew.

4.  Your name certificate has an adhesive backing and is meant to be placed inside your bible on the name page.  (After receiving your bible, open your bible, remove the protective paper from your name certificate, and carefully aligning the certificate, press it in place in the inside cover of your bible).

For more information, please see the middle school class page.