Front Office

Carla Medina, Parish Secretary cmedina@stfran.org

Accounting Stella Garcia-Hernandez, Accounting

sgarcia@stfran.org

Administration

Deacon Francis Moore, Chief of Operations fmoore@stfran.org

Danny Berber, Facilities Manager

dberber@stfran.org

The

St. Francis of Assisi Parish 900 H. Street, Bakersfield CA 93304

Phone: 661-327-4734 / Fax: 661-377-0363 www.stfran.org

Franciscan

Mass Schedule

Saturday 8:00 AM (English) in the Church

5:00 PM (English) in the Church 7:00 PM (Vietnamese) in the Church

Sunday 6:45 AM (English) in the Church 8:30 AM (English) in the Church

10:30 AM (English) in the Church And Livestreaming on Facebook

12:30 PM (Spanish) in the Church 5:00 PM (English) in the Church

Weekdays 6:30 AM (English) in the Church

12:10 PM (English) in the Church

Sacrament of Penance Saturdays: beginning at 8:30 AM

until 9:30 AM

Eucharistic Adoration Monday thru Friday 7 AM - 5 PM

Anointing of the Sick On Fridays immediately following

the 12:10 PM Mass

St. Francis Parish School Rev. Theophane N. Antony, Administrator Pro-Tem

Kelli Gruszka, Principal Cindy Schoorl, Vice Principal

Sr. Cris Caballero, RSM, Spiritual Director 2516 Palm Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Phone: 661-326-7955/Fax: 661-327-0395

St. Francis Parish Clergy Rev. Theophane N. Antony, Administrator Pro-Tem

Rev. Joe Lawrence, Parochial Vicar Rev. Anton J. Muthuneidalage, Parochial Vicar/Hosp. Ministry

Deacon Joseph Lubatti Deacon Francis Moore

Deacon Hugo Navarrete Deacon Scotty Bourne, Ret. Detention Ministry

Rev. Msgr. Nathaniel Diokwere, Ret.- In Residence

St. Francis Religious Education

Dinah Marquez, Director of Religious Education 2424 Palm Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Phone: 661-323-8800

Communications

Sandra Galicia, Bulletin Editor sgalicia@stfran.org

Security

Church and School Security: 661-201-2489

Bulletin for: November 15, 2020 ~ Thirty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi Parish is to provide a safe, welcoming environment of

Catholic worship, evangelization & fellowship, living in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.

mailto:dberber@stfran.org

St. Francis Parish ~ Priest’s Page Dear Parishioners,

Once in your life time, you meet some extremely special people and you really wish, you had met them much earlier. That’s the feeling I got when I first met Lorraine. When I was the Pas-tor at Our Lady’s Assumption Parish, Mandurah, Western Australia, I got a phone call asking if I could go visit this lady who was given just two months to live due to a terminal illness and she was only 50 years old, which is quiet young in Australia. Usually they have a longer life span due to their way of life and their air quality. I went to see her with apprehension; I was sad and a bit lost, but she gave me hope and courage as I saw her so peaceful. She served me tea, and gave me two different types of cakes that had nuts and dates; she had just made for me, so delicious and yummy. She discussed with me her burial service, the readings and prayers for her service, which was hard for me (but not for her). I came home with a spark of her incredible faith and strength of mind. She had a wide circle of friends. Her Bank where she worked, paid airfares for all her colleagues to go visit her and they came from all over Australia. They did many picnics in the beautiful western of Australia!

Being a priest when you meet with people, you not only give them spiritual nourishment, but also take home something of their spirituality. That's my life experience as a priest! When God puts someone in your life, it might change your life, and help you understand the meaning and the purpose of life.

In the second reading this Sunday, Saint Paul says, We do not want you to be unaware, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

Let us surrender our loved ones, the faithful departed, to the merciful Lord, that they may en-joy eternity with all the angels and saints in heaven.

Thank you The All soul’s day Mass was a huge success. I like to thank everyone who contributed. It was won-derful to see three priests and three deacons at the altar. Thanks to Fr. Joe, Fr. Anton, Deacon Francis, Deacon Joe and Deacon Hugo. My gratitude goes to Royleen See (Co-Ordinator), Sister Mary ( Ornaments), Marlene Ryan and Jessica Ardray ( Music), Dinah Marquez ( Mass coordina-tor), Kathy Cota, Alma Navarrette ( Lectors), and the Committee: Roylene See, Natalina Davis, Pat Fraser, Deacon Francis, and Sister Mary. I am very grateful to Francie Marchetti ( Environment), Danny, Armando, Jose and Darlene (Recording, livestream, technical), Martin Pequeno, Lydia Ayers (Special volunteers), Bryan and Orlando ( sacristans and acolytes), Carla, Sandra, Bianca (candle Sales and office support). Thanks to the Maintenance and Knights of Columbus and Ushers for the set up.

Fr Anton I became aware, a couple of days ago Fr. Anton will be leaving the country on Nov. 5th due to im-migration issues. Fr. Anton has done a great job as hospital chaplain in our vicarate. We are very grateful to Fr Anton, for his wonderful ministry at our Church. Saint Francis will miss you. Thanks Brother and Bon Voyage! 54 days’ Novena Thanks to Deacon Joe Lubatti for the fifty four days’ Novena. We truly appreciate your dedication and commitment. Thanks to all those who participated in this wonderful novena. God Bless America! Blessings, Fr Theo

Anointing of the Sick is offered each Friday after the noon Mass in the Church. The next anoint-

ing will be November 20th.

St. Therese Little Flower Society’s ~ Annual Drive! Thanksgiving Dinner Food Donations Needed:

Boxed Stuffing, Box Mash Potatoes, Can Corn, Can Gravy, Rolls, Butter, Sweet Pota-

toes, Marshmallows, Coffee, Bottle Water, Pies, Whip cream, Can Cranberries

Hygiene & Personal Items

Toothpaste, Deodorant, Bar Soap, Toilet paper, Tube socks, Comb, Hair Brush, Sham-

poo/Conditioner, Gloves, Beanies, Scarves, Quart & Gallon Ziplock baggies, Nail clippers,

Travel size can opener, & Face masks

Items May be Dropped off to The Youth Center on November 12th & 13th between 8am & 10am and November 19th & 20th between 8am-10am.

Cooked Turkeys and Hams can be delivered to the Youth Center on Monday, November 23rd by 9am. Please contact Sr. Elaine 209-617-2534 for more info.

St. Francis Parish Announcements & News

Are you or someone you know interested in Garces Memorial High School? If so, join us on November 18th for our Virtual Parent Info Night! This night is geared towards new families who

are interested in learning more about what Garces has to offer! Register online at www.grace.org!

When: November 18th, Time: 5:30 p.m., Where: On Zoom

The Parish Offices will be closed

November 26th & 27th.

For the Thanksgiving Holiday. The office will reopen Monday, November 30th.

http://www.grace.org

St. Francis Parish News & Announcements

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is currently being held in St. Mary’s Chapel immediately

following Daily Mass. Monday through Friday until 5pm, and Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Everyone is encouraged to spend time with Our Lord in quiet prayer, while abiding by the current Covid19 safety practices.

Please consider volunteering as a Monitor of the Blessed Sacrament for an hour each

week.

Currently we need monitors for the following hours:

Mondays: 11am, 12 pm, 1 pm, Tuesdays: 12 pm, Wednesdays: 11AM, 4pm, Thursdays: 11AM, 1PM,

D e c e a s e d F a m i l y M e m b e r ’ s o f J u l i e Yo r o

I s a b e l l e C h u r c h & F a m i l y A r t h u r J . R o d r i g u e s

J o h n P. M i k s i t s M i c h a e l F r a n c e

A r m a n d o L e a l S o l i z W a l t W i d h a l m

S r. J o s i e

Sanctuary Lamps

Marriage Bans

St. Francis Parish News & Announcements

St. Michael Protect Our Peace

Officers, so They can Protect Us!

Council 977 Men’s Rosary Rally To Pray For Law Enforcement

November 28, 2020 @ 10am

1815 Norris Street

The Knights of Columbus would like to invite the Men of our Parish to join to-gether in praying the Rosary in support of all Law Enforcement. All Family and Friends are welcome! Call or text GK,

John Thompson (661) 369-6716 for more information. Remember your mask and social distancing.

Did you know… ?? Your tax-deductible contribution to St. Francis Parish will help us continue God’s work to bring change to the world He gave us. There have been changes to the Tax Codes for 2020 only. US Congress passed the CARES Act which has changed the 60% allowance to 100% deduction allowance for cash gifts, but only if you donate by December 31 of this year.

Normally, you can only deduct charitable contributions if you itemize your tax return. But this year, the CARES Act lets anyone deduct up to $300 in cash donations they make to St. Francis Parish. And if you can itemize, the tax ben-efits are even better! This year you can deduct 100% of your cash donations!

Own a Businesses? You can benefit, too. Your qualified charitable deductions for cash contributions have jumped from 10% to 25%. Now is a good time to max out your deductions by donating to St. Francis Parish.

St Francis’ Boy Scout Troop 125 Annual

Christmas Wreath Sale

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St. Francis Ministry News & Announcements

Save The Date:

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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