Making our famous pies the weekend of March 25th and 26th: Cherry, Apple and Blueberry.  (Sugar free will also be available).                                                     Pies are $12.00 each

Deepen your relationship with Jesus and be a part of the Eucharistic Revival.
Bishop Walsh is hosting Holy Hour (and a Half) consisting of exposition, adoration benediction, and eucharistic catechesis.
See dates, times and locations:
• March 26, 3 p.m. at Immaculate Conception, Traverse City - West Vicariate

Please join us and other Catholic families from the Grand Traverse area for a community family Rosary in the Immaculate Conception Elementary School Gym on Saturday, April 1st and May 6th starting at 2:00pm.
For more information, please contact either Joe Zayaz at 248-238-1515 or Katie Zayaz at 248-619-6689.

 What Is Happening In the Parish
The Sanctuary Candle burns this week In memory of Francis & Genevieve Dishnow

Wednesday, March 22nd
9:00am—MASS Tom & Julie Lamie by George & Jennifer Bouchey 
Rev. James Bearss

Thursday, March 23rd
9:00am—MASS Francis & Genevieve Dishnow by Gere & Vicki Lewis 10:00am-12:00 pm Food Pantry Open
6:00pm—Music Ministry/Church
Rev. Stanislaw Bereda

Friday, March 24th
9:00am—MASS John Stanisz by Tom Zeoli, St. Patrick Music Ministry Stations of the Cross to follow MASS
Rev. Tyler Bischoff

Saturday, March 25th
3:30-4:30pm—Confessions
5:00pm—MASS Richard Tafelsky by Mel & Patricia Workman
CCW Pie Sale following Mass
All Seminarians

Sunday, March 26th Fifth Sunday of Lent
9:00am—MASS Debbie Ritchie by Joe & Gania Rode
11:00am—MASS Special Intentions of the Parish
CCW Pie Sale following both Masses
Rev. Joseph Blasko

St. Francis Parish Communal Penance Service
March 28, at 6:00pm

Renew your Lenten spirit through the heraling power of confession. Join us to receive the sacrament of Reconiliation and stay for our Lenten Taize prayer service. A number of our area priests will be available to hear confessions. 

PASTOR: Reverend Gerald Okoli
PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIR: Barb Benson
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR: Nick Agostinelli
BOOKKEEPING: Dave Basler
BLDG. AND GROUNDS: Tom Buckley
BULLETIN: Sue Korson
OFFICE VOLUNTEER: Sue Korson
SECRETARIAL & RECEPTION: Sue Korson
SOCIAL MEDIA (WEBSITE & FACEBOOK): Sherrie Clutts

Office Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm.   
NOTE: Office Closed for lunch noon to 1:00pm.

Weekend Masses

Weekday Masses  -       
Cancellations are possible - see current bulletin

Something New For Your App If you have the myParish app on your cell phone, you may notice a temporary background change for the Lent and Easter seasons. It is a beautiful background of the Holy Cross and again it is just temporary. Another feature that will be found on your app is called Lenten Reflections. It will be found under the icon called Inspire Daily. Remember there are so many features on your app and they are easy to use. No matter what kind of smart phone you own, it is easy to download if you do not already have the app. If you have any questions, please contact either Sue Korson or Sherrie Clutts at the parish office.

What Does It Mean To Be A Registered Parish Member vs. Unregistered From time to time we experience individuals who indicate that they are parish members but when it comes time to looking up needed information on them, we have nothing in our records. (NOTE: This scenario is true for all parishes.) Often people attend Mass at a parish for months or sometimes years, but never officially register. Being a registered parishioner also makes the process much simpler when it is time for receiving sacraments, registering for faith formation (religious education), sponsoring a sacrament recipient and even planning funerals. When a person is registered in a parish, all of their sacraments (Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage and Death) are recorded in the sacramental archive books. So why is it so important to be an actual registered member of a parish? Living in a culture that no longer supports a religious way of life, much less a Catholic Christian way of life, the local parish plays an integral role in helping to guide and support us on our journey. The parish does this through it's educational and formational programs, prayer groups, spiritual development and celebrations of the Word and Sacraments. In the Roman Catholic Church of the United States of America, members to be considered "active" parishioners must be registered in the Parish for a sufficient period of time, fulfilled the Sabbath Commandment by attending Mass faithfully on Sundays and Holy Days, and continuously support the Mission of Christ in the local Parish by preferably using the envelope system. In order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or Holy Matrimony you need be a registered member. To help insure this dynamic in the parish, the Church requires registration. Parish registration creates a two -fold obligation: On one hand, the pastor is obligated to serve the spiritual needs of that individual. On the other hand, the individual is obligated to support the mission and needs of the parish. If you are unsure that you are a registered member of St. Patrick’s, please contact Sue Korson at the parish office. If you aren’t, it only takes a few minutes to do so. –Sherrie Clutts DRE