Instructions for re-scheduling Confirmation Interviews

Confirmation candidates (for April 2012):  If you need to re-schedule your interview because of the storms on Thursday, please feel free to do so at the link: 

http://st-francis-rel-ed.genbook.com

When you reach the site, please click on Confirmation interviews and then "no preference" for maximum availability.  Feel free to also re-schedule by contacting Courtney Aymen at 734-821-2130.  Thank you!

Pray for our Confirmation Candidates

The 2012 Confirmation candidates were presented March 11.

If you picked up a prayer card last Sunday, please remember to pray for the Confirmation candidate on the card.  Please send a card, mentioning your prayer and encouragement in the weeks before Confirmation and please by April 15.

Please call 734-821-2130 for information.

Please send the card to:

(Name of Candidate)

c/o St. Francis of Assisi Parish Confirmation Prayer

2150 Frieze Ave.  Ann Arbor, MI   48104

For more information, contact the Religious Education Office at stfreled@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2130.

Family Penance Service on Monday, March 26 at 5 p.m. in Church

This lent, on Monday, March 26 at 5 p.m. in church, celebrate God's forgiveness in the Family Penance Service.  The Service is ideal for families with children (already having received their First Reconciliation).  Readings and prayers are said in common.  Several priests will be available to hear individual confessions.  The service lasts about one hour.  Contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2132.

St. Patrick's Dinner & Talk: Sunday, March 18 at 6 p.m. PAC

You and your family are invited to a St. Patrick’s Dinner & Talk on Sunday, March 18. Sunday evening’s events include:

6 p.m.   Dinner in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) featuring Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Salad, Rolls, and Dessert. Suggested Donation: $5/person or $20/family.

7 p.m.  Alice Camille Talk in church on the Seven Last Words of Christ for adults. For more information on Alice Camille, go to the faith-sharing group page.

Children:  Child care is available for children through 5th grade in the preschool room of the school at 7 p.m.

Middle School Youth:   Middle School youth are invited to the youth group with Brian Wyzlic and Catherine Farrell. Middle School youth meet at 6:15 p.m. in the PAC and join together for dinner. Then we’ll be moving to the school library for activities on Lent with a splash of St. Patrick’s fun thrown in. We’ll finish up at 8:15 p.m. For more information, go to the middle school youth group page.

Sign up by showing up!

For more information, please contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2132 or Janene Ternes at jlternes@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2122.

Mardi Gras Sunday, February 19

If your plans include attending the 8:45 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sunday, Feb. 19, then stop in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) afterwards and enjoy:  paczki, bagels, & fruit, and coffee & juice!

A simple craft activity will be available for the children!

Middle school youth are invited to help supervise the younger children with the craft. 

Interested?  Time commitment is 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the PAC.  (This event counts towards service hours!)  Sign up by showing up!

For more information, please contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2132.

First Eucharist Parent & Child Meetings: Feb. 5 & 6

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

Sunday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. or

Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

in the Parish Activities Center (PAC)

Registration for your child’s reception of First Communion, information on First Communion Masses, and a participatory introduction to the Lord’s supper will take place at this first meeting. 

For information, contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or call 821-2132.

Valentine's Morning of Service for Middle School Youth

All middle school youth are invited for a morning of service making Valentine’s Day cards for the home bound on:

Saturday, February 4th

from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon

in the School Library

              For more information, contact Catherine Farrell at cfarrell@stfrancisaa.org or Brian Wyzlic at brianwyzlic@gmail.com or call the RE office at 734-821-2130.

Sign up by showing up!