WELCOME TO SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH
"A Rest Stop for the Soul
Address: 1048 West Ventura Street, Fillmore, CA 93015
Telephone(805) 524-1306 Fax (805) 524-0784
Our Pastoral Center Office Hours:
Sunday 10AM to 3PM
Monday thru Thursday 10AM to 8PM closedfor lunch from 1 to 2PM
Friday: 10AM to 1PM
Saturday: 9:30AM to 12:30PM
Email: stfrancisoffice@sbcglobal.net
Web site www.stfrancisfillmore.com
This Sunday's Gospel Message:
Generosity is an attitude, not an amount
“For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had.”
-- Mark 12:44
In today’s Gospel, Jesus makes it clear to his disciples that generosity is an attitude, not an amount as he points out the widow’s contribution to the temple treasury. Through the hospitality we give to those in need, we become the response: God hears the Cry of the Poor.
Join us This Sunday to Worship God at anyone of our Six Masses
Saturday Vigil Mass at 5PM (English)
Sunday Mass: 9:15 and 11:15AM (English) 7AM, 1PM and 6PM (Spanish)
Children's Gospel: All children in grades 1 to 6 are dismissed with a Catechist to explore, pray and listen to the Sunday Gospel in words that our children can understand at the 9:15AM Mass in English and at the 1PM Mass Spanish. Children return to their parents at the time of the creed.
Join us for a special Mass at Bardsdale Cemetery, Monday, November the 9th at 11AM.
During the Month of November, we honor the memories of our loved ones who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. Please invite your family and friends to join us for this special Mass. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Women's Retreat
All women are invited to join Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Women’s Retreat
November 6 - 8, 2015At Forest Home Retreat Center 655 Burnham Rd., Oakview, CA Come refresh your soul and deepen your relationship with Christ on this spirit filled retreat. The weekend includes meals & lodging beginning Friday evening at 5:00 pm and concludes with 11:00 am Mass Sunday. Fellowship and worship with other women of faith. Saturday and Sunday Masses; Reconciliation and Adoration Saturday evening. Saturday morning rosary hike and ample time for quiet reflection and fellowship. Praise & worship music lead by Lee Anne Sanchez. Retreat Guest Speakers are: Cindy Rippee, Rosemary Temprendola, Fr. Leon Hutton and Deacon Don Huntley. Registration is available online at the parish website at www.olaventura.com Cost is $175. Please submit your registration prior to November 1, 2015. Please contact Women’s Ministry Coordinator and Retreat Director Kati Escallier at (805) 642-7966 ext. 142 or Kescallier@ola-vta.org
Eucharistic Adoration 24 hour prayer chapel
The families of Saint Francis have built a Perpetual Adoration Chapel and take turns praying before our Eucharistic Lord.To sign up for adoration or for information please contact one of the following leaders: Delia (661) 886-1592, Olivia 368-4944, Rafaela 990-7603, or Toni 844-9760.
Care and Prepare: Finding Loving Care at the End of Life
Since the legalization of assisted suicide in California, we have heard from many people with two basic questions: How do we navigate the current medical reality and ensure ethical, quality care for our loved ones Is there more that we can do now to stop assisted suicide in CA? To answer those concerns, the Archdiocese of LA is hosting five training sessions throughout the Archdiocese called “Care and Prepare: Finding Loving Care at the End of Life”. Co-sponsored by Institute for Human Caring at Providence Hospital, the sessions will provide vital information on Church Teaching on End of Life, Accessing Quality Care, Protecting Loved Ones, and Caring Pastorally at the End of Life. We will also offer a strategic plan for action on Thursday, November 12th: Sacred Heart Parish
10800 Henderson Rd, Ventura, CA 93004