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AUGUST 29, 2021 AUGUST 29, 2021 AUGUST 29, 2021 AUGUST 29, 2021

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ABOUT OUR PARISH 2

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STFRANCISMEMPHIS.ORG

For Your Information SACRAMENTS Detailed information about Sacramental preparation found under Sacraments on our website or call the office.

NURSERY Available for children 8 mos. to 4 years during 8:45am & 10:30am Sunday Masses in the PLC Nursery.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION September through May, Sundays | 10:15 - 11:45am 4K - 12th grades. Visit the parish website or call the office for more information.

YOUTH MINISTRY Calendar available online. Regular meeting times: EDGE (6th - 8th Grade) Sundays | 4:30pm-5:45pm LifeTeen (9th - 12th Grade) Sundays | 6:30pm-7:45pm [email protected]

BULLETIN New items are requested by noon on Tuesdays. Email new submissions to [email protected]

To place an ad, see the inside back cover of this bulletin.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Are you or someone you know interested in learning about or joining the Catholic Faith? Are you already Catholic but want to deepen your knowledge of the Faith? Were you baptized Catholic but, for whatever reason, did not re-ceive the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation? Join us Wednesdays at 7pm beginning September 8th in Room 108 of the PLC! There is no commitment involved to attend classes. It just means you want to learn more! Kindly complete an Inquiry Form found at our website, stfrancismemphis.org. Select Faith Formation, then find the form at the bottom of the Becoming Catholic page.

Mass Schedule WEEKDAY MASS Monday - Friday | 8:15am, 12:00pm WEEKEND MASS Saturday | 8:15am, Vigil 5:00pm Sunday | 7:15am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 2:30pm (Spanish) CONFESSION Saturday | 3:30-4:30pm or by appt.

Contact Us 8151 Chimneyrock Blvd Cordova, TN 38016 (901) 756-1213 stfrancismemphis.org [email protected] OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday | 9am - 5pm Closed 1:00-1:30pm for lunch Clergy PASTOR Rev. Carl Jude Hood ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Carlos Donato Rev. Joseph Hastings DEACONS Norman Alexander, Bill Davis, Mick Hovanec & Tony Rudolph

Parish Staff Barbara King, Parish Administrator Laura Wolterding, Receptionist Tina Sosnowski, Business Manager Betty Siano, Director of Religious Ed. Maria Gonzalez, Religious Ed . Assist. Chelsea Negray, Music Ministry Julia & Phillip Norton Co-Directors of Youth Ministry Chris Bernardini, Facilities Mgr. Mark Morra, Maintenance

+Andrew Rudolph brother of Dcn. Tony Rudolph

+Gene Ragghianti brother of Carol Hudock & Dennis Ragghianti

+Joseph Louis Giannini husband of Rosemary Giannini

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AUGUST 29, 2021 | TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ABOUT OUR PARISH

Stewardship Update

AUGUST 15, 2021AUGUST 15, 2021AUGUST 15, 2021AUGUST 15, 2021 $21,491.57

OFFERTORY $19,894.57

EOF $1,597.00

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29

2:00pm • School • PRE In Service

MONDAY, AUGUST 30�

3:00pm • Gym • SFA Sports

6:00pm • Church • La Llama de Amor Cenáculo

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 3:00pm • Gym • SFA Sports

6:00pm • Church • Rosario en Español

7:00pm • Rm 112 • Evangelización

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

12:00pm • Rm 111 • Good Friends

3:00pm • Gym • SFA Sports

7:00pm • Rm 111 • Rosary Makers

7:00pm • Rm 112 • Evangelización

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 10:00am • Rm 110 • TOPS

3:00pm • Gym • SFA Sports

6:00pm • Church • Flame of Love Cenacle

7:00pm • Rm 113 • Virtus Class in English

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

3:00pm • Gym • SFA Sports

7:00pm • Rm 110 • Spanish Choir Practice

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7:00am • Rm 111 • St. Joseph Men’s Group

4:25pm • Church • Rosary

First Friday - Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following 8:15 am Mass. Benediction at 5:30pm.

This Week at St. Francis

Flowers on the altar are by Dcn. Bill & Georgia Davis

in honor of their 55TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STFRANCISMEMPHIS.ORG

OUR PARISH SCHOOL

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC SCHOOL

2100 N . Germantown Pkwy Cordova , TN 380 16 (901 ) 388 -7321 s f awo l v e s . o r gs f awo l v e s . o r gs f awo l v e s . o r gs f awo l v e s . o r g

AAAALICIALICIALICIALICIA BBBBROWNROWNROWNROWN, P, P, P, PRINCIPALRINCIPALRINCIPALRINCIPAL ��

Your parish school

serves students 2-years-old through 8th grade.

For more information or

to schedule a tour, please contact Susan Fetz

at (901) 381-2548.

Para español con Maria Gonzalez (901)435-3616

[email protected]

Facebook.com/sfawolves Instagram @sfawolves

Last week, Mr. Nic Antoine visited during SFA's first school Mass of the year. The new Superintendent of Catholic Schools challenged our students with the following trivia question: Can you guess what my first name is? It is not Nic, but it is the same name as the capital of South Dakota. Fifth Grader Carson Togstad answered correctly with "Pierre," which meant the whole school received a FREE Jeans Day on Friday! Way to go, Carson! Thank you, Mr. Antoine!

Mr. Antoine also helped our students at lunch. We had an amazing visit with Mr. Antoine and he promised we will be seeing him on many occasions in the near future here at SFA - sports games, church events, cookouts, you

name it. Be on the lookout for Diocesan Superintendent of Schools, Nic Antione, and be sure to say hello!

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PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 5

AUGUST 29, 2021 | TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Our PRE Program needs YOU!! �� We still need teachers for 4K, Kindergarten, 4th

grade, and High School Confirmation classes. We need adult teacher assistants at EVERY grade level!

�� You can be a lead teacher, or you may choose to share the responsibility with another teacher. We provide all the materials you need!

�� Parents - you can teach or assist in your child’s classroom! If your children are in PRE, you have to be here anyway, so why not volunteer? (Registration fees are waived for our volunteers!)

�� Teens - assist in a classroom, grades 4K - 4th grade. �� We have non-teaching roles for office helpers and

traffic and safety assistance.

Sundays, 10:15am-11:45am, Sept. 12 through April 24. Visit stfrancismemphis.org, select Faith Formation, then Religious Education for Children. Look for Teacher/Assistant/Helper Sign Up tab! Or email: [email protected], [email protected]. Thank you!

Nuestro programa de CATECISMO te necesita!! Maneras de ayudar: �� Podrías ser un maestro(a) de catecismo, o estar con

otro voluntario – compartiendo responsabilidad. �� ¡Papas o Mamas – tu podrías ayudar o ayudar en el salón

de clases de tu hijo(a)! ¡¡Si tienes hijos en el catecismo, podrías quedarte y ayudar! (voluntarios no pagan)

�� Catequistas para 4K, Kindergarten, 4o grado, dos de confirmación “High School”

�� Adolescentes-se necesitan para 4K – 4o grado. �� ¡Asistentes de catequistas adultos para cada grado! �� También pueden asistir en la oficina y ayudar con la

seguridad y tráfico. Clases Domingos en la mañana de 10:15am – 11:45am, desde Sept 12 – Abril 24. Ir a stfrancismemphis.org y registrate en “Faith Formation” y "Religious Education." Mas info. con: [email protected].

�KICK OFF MEETING: KICK OFF MEETING: KICK OFF MEETING: KICK OFF MEETING: �September 12 - Dinner provided!

Looking ahead:

�September 19 - Meeting w/snacks �September 25 - Saturday Service at the Mid-South Food Bank! Meet there, 8:45 to 11:45a. Parents are welcome to stay!

�September 26 - Meeting w/snacks

Meeting times: � EDGE (Middle School) 4:30 - 5:45pm ��� ��� Lifeteen (High School) 6:30 - 7:45pm

For more information about Youth Groups contact Julia or Phillip Norton at (901)435-3614 or

[email protected].

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STFRANCISMEMPHIS.ORG

PRAYER & WORSHIP

Dennis Alcover Audrey Allen Jane Archer Joe Barrow Ryan Barrow John Blount Alex Bouchard Glenna Bradshaw Don Bramlett Olga Calvert Angela Capocaccia Parker Card Jessa Carter Pat Carter Cecilia Chiodo Lisa Chism Mary Claeys Joan Couture Rita Cremerius Bobby Crowe, Jr. Rita Dattilo Holly Dunehew Pam East Lou Ellmo Nora Fernandez Eliza Foley Debbie C. Ford Gary Ford Jim Gaither Earl Gillespie Greg Gillen Barbara Glidewell Diana Goodrum Barbara Graves Patsy Griffin Chris Hall Jim Hall Pat Hoppe Danny Huddleston Martha Jackson Della Buckley Kent John King John Kirkland Kathy Kolby Claire Krebaum

Jo Anne LeBlanc Celeste Lepp Jose Lopez Lyn Lightcap Catherine Lowie Josiah McCarty Elijah McCarty Jeff McCulley John McLoskey Anne McWaters Robert Martin Matthew Mitchell Larry Mix Patrick O'Roark Martha Patterson Mila Padua Andy Piatchek Charles Puyrus Sherry Reber Nathan Reinoeh Jose Alberto Reyes Denise Rivers Oscar Rivera Donald Rodgers Anita Rounsefell Karen Ruffin Joe Sandlin Jean Schober Gail Simmons Gerald Smith Julie Stackpole Donna Stokes Nancy Thielemier John Trouy Jordan Vandewinckel Virginia Vierkandt Sandra Warlick John Warner Helen Webb Matt Wielgosz Reed Williams Marc Wilson Mark Wright George Yohanek

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 5:00PM PARISH

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 7:15AM † PHILIP SPINOLA by Barbara Spinola 8:45AM † NORB & JEAN KENNEDY by the Musolf family 10:30AM † SARA GAGLIANO by Tom Gagliano 12:15PM † EDNA BROUSSARD by family 2:30PM † LUIS ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ by the Hernandez family

MONDAY, AUGUST 30 8:15AM † RENATO ZALAMEA by Maria Paz Paig 12:00PM † BOB VIERKANDT by family

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 8:15AM † LARRY CATON by Maria Paz Paig 12:00PM † CHARLIE BARGIACHI by Diana Angelici

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 8:15AM † SUE BRUMLEVE by The Rosary Makers 12:00PM † BOB MUSOLF by Virginia Vierkandt

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 8:15AM † DICK DAVIS by Jeannie Presley 12:00PM † BOB WARD by Joe & Rosemarie Micheletti FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8:15AM INT/JAREN McKEE by Tom & Theresa Gagliano 12:00PM † WARREN PETER by Marlene & Betty Ann SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8:15AM † PHILIP SPINOLA by Barbara Spinola 5:00PM † JACK BAILEY by Mary Bailey SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 7:15AM PARISH 8:45AM † BOB MUSOLF by Mark & Kathleen Stevens 10:30AM † LARRY DEMCHUK by Marlene Demchuk 12:15PM † LARRY CATON by Maria Paz Paig 2:30PM † LILIAN GORHAM (Anniv.) by family

MASS INTENTIONS

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ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL 7

AUGUST 22, 2021 | TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

RETIRO MATRIMONIAL DE RESTAURACION Y SANACION Sabado, 4 de septiembre, 9AM a 9PM. 3570 Davieshire Dr, Bartlett, TN 38133. Rev. Jose Guadalupe Tapia, Rev. Robert Favazza, Fausto Reyes, Abraham Velasco. Para inscripciones o preguntas por favor de llamar a (901)628-5156, (901)596-3753. Costo $100/pareja. Tambien puede llenar la aplicacion en persona en 6850 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN.

Padre Carmelo Mele, O.P., reanudará sus clases sobre la Biblia con cuatro sesiones los jueves 16, 23, 30 de sept. y 7 de octubre. Tendrán lugar en el salón parroquial 113, a las 7 de la tarde. Todos son invitados. Solamente traiga su Biblia. Para mayor información, se puede comunicarse con el P. Carmelo, (415)279-9234.

Estamos viviendo un contexto social muy difícil, muchas personas, a estas a lturas del año, todavía no tienen trabajo y su salud es muy precaria. Las injusticias están a la orden del día. Gracias a la Palabra de

Dios que nos guía, nuestro corazón se fortalece en la esperanza. Litúrgicamente, hoy regresamos al Evangelio de Marcos, ciclo B, después de haber escuchado el capítulo 6 de San Juan, donde se da el discurso del Pan de Vida. Iniciamos la lectura de Santiago, después de haber escuchado la de los Efesios. Hoy las lecturas apuntan a una misma dirección. ¡Hacia la coherencia en la propia vida! Hacer y vivir lo que decimos es una tarea de todos los días. Seguir los mandamientos con fidelidad es lo que pide el Señor. La enseñanza de Dios de vivir moralmente es el objetivo desde la creación del mundo.

“Y ahora, Israel, escucha las normas y los mandamientos que yo te enseño, para que los pongas en práctica” (Deuteronomio 4:1). La Carta de Santiago lo describe de la siguiente forma: “Hermanos muy queridos, no se equivoquen: son las cosas buenas y los dones perfectos lo que proceden de lo alto" (Santiago 1:16). Y en el Evangelio, Jesús lo pone más claro todavía explicando la manera de ser coherentes: “Ninguna cosa que de fuera entra en la persona puede hacerla impura; lo que hace impura a una persona es lo que sale de ella" (Marcos 7:15-16). Jesús habla un lenguaje desconocido para la gente de su tiempo, muchos de ellos eran muy apegados a la ley. Por lo tanto, no podían comprender lo que es la verdadera pureza. ¿Tú lo comprendes? ¡Vivir como Dios manda es lo ideal! ©LPi

Cualquier adulto en St. Francis que trabaje con niños o cerca de ellos, así como los voluntarios de

18 años o más con ministerios que puedan entrar en contacto con niños deben completar la clase de Virtus.

Las próximas clases de Virtus en St. Francis serán: Inglés: Jueves, 2 de sept. - 7 pm en el edificio Parroquial, Salón 113 Español: sábado, 25 de sept. - 9 am en el edificio Parroquial, Salón 113

Visite virtusonline.org para registrarse.

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STFRANCISMEMPHIS.ORG

READ & REFLECT

Albert Einstein said that the “true measure of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” Being a disciple of Jesus Christ requires a great deal of imagination. It is not enough to simply attend to facts, rules and rituals and consider the job done. Quite contrarily, the Gospel demands the creativity of trying to discern how to put flesh on the Beatitudes and properly serve God’s children. Jesus never doled out a top down agenda. Not once did he ever demand conformity over conversion or sacrifice over mercy. The Gospel is always about putting people in touch with their compassionate, forgiving, and unconditionally loving God, and meeting them where they are.

For Jesus, it often meant breaking a few rules. Well-respected and time-honored traditions had to be set aside in order to attend to what really mattered. God’s compassion, mercy, and true conversion were always the trump cards. The stories of the Good Samaritan, healing on the Sabbath, and bypassing of purification rituals display this theme. Human beings can get too hung up on protocol and tradition, so much so that sometimes preserving these things is of greater concern than the beggar knocking on our door or the sinner looking for mercy.

It is no wonder, then, that we can easily become hypocritical. Many can see us on our knees in prayer while our true heart and actions, rooted in judgment and self-preservation, are hidden from others. It is a trap into which we can easily fall. Who cares how we live our lives as long as our hands are properly washed!

Here enters the need for imagination and the distinction of truly being a wise and intelligent person. It takes a good measure of creativity and a lot of guts to really be a doer of God’s word and not merely a hearer. Being a person who doesn’t just tell people about God but one who shows people God requires courage and ingenuity. That’s why people like St. Francis of Assisi and St. Teresa of Calcutta are timeless. Their genuineness speaks volumes to generation after genera-tion. It’s risky business taking the step to allow God into our hearts. Permitting God to release us from the grip of our evil thoughts, greed, malice, sexual improprieties, envy, and arrogance takes courage. That’s why we prefer to spend our energy rearranging the future rather than take measures to secure a foundation that is most certainly crumbling. Imagine the future if you take the time to repair what is amiss today. ©LPi

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MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT 9

AUGUST 22, 2021 | TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

As part of the Diocesan 50th Anniversary, our first-ever EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS will take place October 8-9 at the Renasant Center in downtown Memphis. This is a gathering of clergy, religious, laity, youth, and others to celebrate our Lord’s real presence in the Eucharist through Masses, amazing speakers, music, confessions, adoration, and a Eucharistic Procession to St. Peter Church. It is a spiritual renewal that visibly expresses one church, one family. Exhibitors and sponsors are needed! Find more information and the schedule at: cdom.org/eucharistic-congress/.

There will be no 5pm Mass offered on Saturday, October 9 at St. Francis so that all may participate in the Congress.

COUNTRYWOOD GARAGE SALE - September 17 & 18 Looking to clean out the attic, garage or just make some cash? The Knights of Columbus are accepting applications for spaces in the St. Francis parking lot during the Countrywood Sale! Registration forms and rules are on tables in the narthex and in the church office. Don’t miss out on this popular event! For information, contact Tim Woodard, (478)832-2558.

Any adult at St. Francis who works with or around children, as well as volunteers 18-years-old and over involved with ministries that may come in contact with children must complete Virtus Training.

Upcoming training classes at St. Francis will be:

English: Thursday, Sept. 2, 7pm Parish Life Center Room 113

Spanish: Saturday, Sept. 25, 9am Parish Life Center Room 113

Visit virtusonline.org to register.

St. Francis of Assisi Church will host the Journey to Hope Bereavement Support Group Tuesday evenings beginning September 14. If you

or someone you know has lost a loved one, please join us. Open to anyone in the diocese. No registration is required.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & October 5 at 6:30pm in PLC Room 103.

For more information, please call (901)373-6011, ext. 213.

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For more information about joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact Joe Pede at (901) 833-2975 or Greg Vandeven at (901) 486-2655.

SUFFERING AFTER ABORTION? Experience the healing love of Jesus at the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, Sept. 24-26. Talks by others who have had abortions and understand your suffering. Spiritual exercises for your healing journey. Strictly confidential. Experience God’s love, compassion and forgiveness! Contact Cathy: (901)463-3595, [email protected]. (877)HOPE4ME, rachelsvineyard.org.

HELP YOUR MARRIAGE - 25% of couples say they are ‘happily married.’ For everyone else, there is Retrouvaille. Those in frustrated, angry, or silent relationships can take advantage of Retrouvaille to help rebuild marriages. For confidential information or to register for the program beginning Sept. 3-5, call (800)470-2230, (615)523-0631, email: [email protected], or visit HelpOurMarriage.com. �

WINGS OF AVE MARIA "MEMPHIS ROCKS FALL" FASHION SHOW - Sunday, September 12, 2:00– 4:00pm, The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Avenue. Featuring 10 local boutiques, refreshments, and many door prizes! Tickets are $100/person for front row tickets or $50/person for general seating. Contact Mary Chandler at (901)496-2728, or visit avemariahome.org. Proceeds benefit Ave Maria Home and St. Clare Health & Rehab res-

FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK/RUN Please join us and walk or run the track at CBHS on Sat., Sept. 25 at 9am to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Mission! Participate as a Virtual Walker if you prefer. Registration is now open: Visit: svdpmemphis.org/friends21. There will be live music, food and t-shirt with registration, $25 min. donation per walker. Donate anytime at svdpmemphis.org/donate!�

SPECIAL ATHLETES FUN DAY! - Saturday, September 18, beginning at 8AM. CBHS Stadium, 5900 Walnut Grove Rd. Games modeled after the Special Olympics for ages 6 through adult! Find out more or register an athlete at stannbartlett.org/special-athletes-fun-day.html. To register to volunteer, please call Nancy Gronostaj at (901) 388-8623, or Amy Burgess at (901) 832-8900.