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The Week at a Glance
How Do I get Added to Faith Formation Groups and Events?
40 Hours of Adoration
Marian Hall Deep Cleaning
Holy Week Schedule
Office Closure
Training for New Media System
St. Joseph Consecration
Easter Bible Study: The Case for Jesus
Divine Mercy Novena
Progress Update on St. Joseph Institute
Icon Writing Class
Easter Egg Hunt and Donations
Feast of the Annunciation
Abortion Clinic Outreach
Practice Reminders for Holy Week
Altar Servers Needed
Final Prayer Series Video

Calendar

Saturday, March 27:

4:30 Mass

Sunday, March 28:

8:30 Mass - Streamed
11:00 Mass
12:15 Spanish Mission
1:00 Spanish Mass- Streamed

Monday, March 29:

9:00 Mass/Adoration
11:15 Online Rosary
11:30 Bible in a Year
6:00 Altar Svc Practice Church
6:30 Passion Bible Study -Online

Tuesday, March 30:

11:15 Online Rosary
1:00 Consecration to St. Joseph
7:30 On-Line Prayer via https://sfprayerministry.online.church

Wednesday, March 31:

12:00 Mass
6:00 Spanish Mass
7:00 Consecration to St. Jospeh -online

Thursday, April 1: Holy Thursday

11:15 Online Rosary
7:00 Mass of the Lords Supper

Friday, April 2: Good Friday

11:15 Online Stations of the Cross
6:00 Stations of the Cross (Living Stations Outside) - Church
7:00 Passion of the Lord Service

How Do I get added to Faith Formation Groups and Events?

Have you seen a faith formation group or event that you would like to try but aren't sure how to join? We've got you covered! All you have to do is contact Colleen Orchanian (adultformationstfrancisblairsville.com) or leave a note on any flocknote that goes out. If technological concerns are keeping you away please let us know so that we can assist you! We hope to help you find a group that helps nourish your soul and provide spiritual growth this Lenten season!

40 Hours of Adoration Has Been Cancelled for Thursday Evening Due to Weather: Adoration will resume Mar.26th after 9:00am Mass until -3pm March 27th

Please join us in adoring our Lord in the most precious Blessed Sacrament. If you have signed up for a specific hour please be faithful to that hour of Adoration. If you have not signed up please come whenever you are able to spend time in prayer with the Lord.

Marian Hall Deep Cleaning is Tomorrow

If you are looking for a Lenten service project, we can use your help. This Friday is a deep cleaning day for the parish hall - upstairs and downstairs. We will meet downstairs at 10:00 and work until 1:00, making the classrooms and Marian Hall look and smell great. Many hands make for light work, so please consider lending your hands (and elbow grease).

Office Closure

The office will close Wednesday, March 31 at 12:00 Noon and reopen again on Tuesday, April 6. We hope you have a wonderful Easter!

Training for Media System

Would you like to help out at Mass with our new Media System? We would love to have your assistance! Please click below if you are interested so that we can create a group for this ministry and set up a date for an in person training!

I would love to volunteer!

Please add me to the group for information/training!

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St. Joseph Consecration Begins Next Week

In the Year of St. Joseph, this 6-week series helps you prepare to be consecrated to our spiritual father, St. Joseph. According to Fr. Donald Calloway, “Consecration to St. Joseph will help you become ‘another Joseph’ for Jesus and Mary. That is, entrusting yourself entirely to St. Joseph helps you become a faithful, loving, and trusting companion of Jesus and Mary!” Meetings begin next week. There are a few books left in Our Father's Place. Meetings are on Tuesdays at 1:00 in Marian Hall and Wednesdays at 7:00 online. Please indicate your interest:

Please indicate your interest:

I already have my book and plan to attend on Tuesdays at 1:00

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I already have my book and plan to attend on Wednesdays at 7:00.

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I don't have a book but I want to attend on Tuesdays at 1:00.

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I don't have a book but want to attend on Wednesdays at 7:00.

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I will participate but don't know what time. I already have a book.

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I will participate but don't know what time. I need to get a book.

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Easter Bible Study: The Case for Jesus

Have you ever been challenged by unbelievers about who Jesus really was or if he even existed? This Bible Study addresses the common questions of skeptics and gives you the answers. In this Lectio study, Dr. Brant Pitre draws evidence from both early Christian and non-Christian writings attesting to the authenticity, authorship, and dating of the Gospels, and he gives an in-depth look at the gospel accounts of Jesus’s Crucifixion, Resurrection, and the proclamation of Jesus’s divinity. It is a study to strengthen your faith and prepare you to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is within you. (1 Peter 3:15) Classes will be on Monday Mornings at 10 am in Marian Hall and online at 6:30 pm starting April 19th.

I am interested please add me to an email group for more information!

I am not sure what time but add me to the group!

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I will attend Monday Mornings in Marian Hall

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I will attend Monday evening online

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Divine Mercy Novena

The Divine Mercy Novena is prayed the nine days leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday; this year from Good Friday, April 2nd through April 10th. Pamphlets with the prayers of the Novena will be available in the vestibule after Mass this weekend

Update: Progress on the St. Joseph's Institute!

Construction began Friday, March 19th, Feast Day of St. Joseph! The footer has been hand-dug and filled. Additionally, a temporary home has been erected for those who are working on the project! Thank you for all of your support! Remember every dollar donated will be matched by an anonymous donor.

Icon Writing Class

We are considering offering a workshop on painting religious icons. The workshop will be 5 days from 10:00-5:00 each day and you will leave with a beautiful icon that you painted. The cost for this type of a workshop is usually around $425 per person and includes all the materials needed for your icon. A minimum of 12 people is needed. We want to check the interest level before scheduling the workshop, so please let us know if you would attend (assuming you are available). You will be put on an email list for the Icon Workshop to receive information as it becomes available.

I Would be interested

Yes, I am interested in the Icon Workshop. Add me to the email list.

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Maybe. I think I need more information. Add me to the list

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Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Donations

The Easter Egg hunt will begin at 9:45 Easter Sunday! It will take place outside if weather is nice and downstairs in Marian Hall if it rains. If If you are able to donate, candy can be dropped off in the Parish Office or the Kitchen in the Church

Feast of the Annunciation March 25th

The Solemnity of the Annunciation celebrates the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His only son.
We are continually reminded of the importance of this feast to our salvation in various devotional prayers. Two examples that highlight the importance of this feast are the joyous mysteries of the Rosary and the Angelus.
The feast of the Annunciation began to be celebrated on this day during the fourth and fifth centuries, soon after the date for celebrating Christmas was universalized throughout the Church. This feast celebrates the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Trinity and the salvation of all mankind. This point of our salvation was deeply discussed by many of the Church fathers, to explain it to the faithful and to show the deep love God has for us.

Abortion Clinic Outreach

The Human Life & Dignity Committee is starting a new monthly initiative to put our faith into action:

First Event:

Saturday, April 10, 2021 - Atlanta Women’s Clinic (AWC), 235 W Wieuca Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

Meet at St. Francis at 4:45 a.m. to Carpool to Clinic.
Pray 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. at the Clinic. Home by noon (approximately).
Wear St. Francis of Assisi shirt if at all possible. We will have St. Francis badges for those without.
Bring your Rosary!
RSVP or to ask questions, call or email Maryjane at 321-960-6351 orMaryjaneWysocki@gmail.com(Please RSVP so we know how many cars we will need.)

Practice Reminders for Holy Week

Monday March 29 6PM In the Church

Practice for Holy Thursday and Good Friday

-If you are participating in these liturgies please remember to attend practice

Saturday April 3,10AM Practice for the Easter Vigil

-everyone involved in the liturgy needs to attend. Fellowship will occur after practice

Altar Servers Needed!

We are in need of Altar Servers for Holy Week Liturgies and ongoing Masses. Even if you haven't served in a long time or have never served before and feel called to do so now, your service would be appreciated! Children who have received First Communion and Adults who have received their sacraments and are in full communion with the Church are invited to participate. If you are interested or have any questions please contact Caroline Lucas at:

706-461-5208 and Care73a@gmail.com

Final Prayer Talk

If you missed the final prayer talk in our Parish Prayer Series here it is for you! Give it a listen when you have time to help prepare yourself for Holy Week!

Any questions about flocknote? Need help updating your information or being added/removed from groups? Please email communications@stfrancisblairsville.com for assistance!