Stewardship of Treasure Report Available This Weekend

Saturday, 9/26 and Sunday, 9/27, at Masses
We invite you to review the report and prayerfully consider what the Lord is calling you to pledge. The weekend of Saturday, 10/3 and Sunday, 10/4 will be our Commitment Weekend. When you come to Mass, you’ll be invited to place your pledge forms in the offertory basket as a sign of your financial commitment to the growth of our parish. Pledges can also be made online. Please consider partnering with us to continue our work to Make Disciples and Disciple Makers.

Personal Care Items Drive

Saturday, 9/26 - Sunday, 10/4
Bins in the Church, School and Parish Office
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, let's fill the St. Francis Center's shelves with personal care items that are always in need. Think soap, shampoo, toothpaste, brushes, feminine care products, and even new underwear. The center, which is located in one of the poorest communities in Ohio, is a beacon of hope and dignity as a tangible witness to Christ's love of His people. Thank you in advance for your help.

Socials at Newark Station (& Cheer our V-ball Rec Team)

Final Date: Tuesday, 9/29: 7pm and 8pm 
Newark Station, 325 W. Main St.
Parishioners, friends and family, come enjoy dinner and cheer on our inaugural sand volleyball team as they play at The Yard at Newark Station on Tuesday evenings! Enjoy this great opportunity for fellowship, enjoy great food/drinks and get out into the community as faithful Catholics.

Gift of Being Grand Kick Off

Grandparents and other mature Christians bring unconditional love, faith, and wisdom through the window of life’s experience which helps build a legacy where rising generations can flourish in life and faith. Through this ministry, gain fellowship and support so you can minister to those around you. It truly is a gift to be grand! This session we’ll complete a Biblical Walk through the Mass which will inspire an even deeper
appreciation of our faith and give you the tools to express its awesomeness to others.

Parish Adoration & Reconciliation Service 

Come for a night of healing and spiritual enrichment during the Eucharistic Adoration service on this day! As always, we will have opportunities for confession with visiting priests, one-on-one prayer teams, and praise and worship music.

Ohio Prayer, Rally & March for Life

Join other faithful Catholics from our parish and from around the state of Ohio as we pray, rally and march for life. This half-day experience includes:

• 9am Mass with Bishop Fernandes - St. Joseph Cathedral 
• 10am Pre-rally - Statehouse west lawn
• 11am Official Rally - Statehouse west lawn 
• 12pm March through the streets of downtown Columbus

Carpooling is available from St. Francis de Sales. Meet at the FFC parking lot at 9:30am for a 10am departure. Call John Lang for details at 740-877-0544.

Newark March for Life Eucharistic Procession

Sunday, 10/4, after 11am Mass
Church to the Newark Square & Back
Stand shoulder-to-should in defense of life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, and every moment in between. This year's local march aligns with Respect Life Month in October and is a great way to show your love for the dignity of the human person. Meet us in the church after the 11am Mass for a Eucharistic procession to Newark Square where we'll recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet, hear from community pro-life leaders, and march back for a light reception in Johnson Hall. Please dress for the weather – we go rain or shine!

Hallow Parish Week Kick Off

Monday, 10/5
In the Hallow App
Have you tried Hallow? Our parish will participate in the Hallow Parish Week prayer challenge, “Rebuild My Church.” This is an opportunity to spend seven days with the saints, focusing together on prayer, the sacraments, authentic communion, generosity, invitation, and living as missionary disciples. The waitlist is now open, so please go to our parish page on the Hallow app and join the prayer challenge today.

Active Retired Citizens (ARC)

Please join us in Murphy Hall for a fun afternoon of Bingo and Euchre plus fabulous door prizes and refreshments! Bring a friend or come to make new ones. All are welcome!

Women of St. Francis BINGO Night
Thursday, 10/8, 7pm
Murphy Hall

Let's play BINGO while we visit with our favorite ladies! We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month (Sept-May) and food, fun, and friendship are on every agenda! We have speakers, crafts, activities and demonstrations. Membership dues are just $10/yr. You can register by contacting our president Ashley Hindes or just join us on 10/8 with your dues and you are in the club! We look forward to meeting new friends, visiting, crafting, eating, and working side-by-side.

Grieving with Great Hope Workshop

There are no stages to grief. We all experience loss in our own unique way. Healing is an intentional process, where we gather as a community of faith to become disciples of hope. It is through prayerful reflection, practical learning and personal fellowship that we mourn. Learn more and register today.