St. Frances of Rome

Parish Newsletter

St. Leonard

Weekly Parish Update

January 7th, 2021

Weekly Winter Retreat 2021

The staff of Saint Leonard and Saint Frances of Rome are delighted to be able to offer a Weekly Winter Retreat to combat the pandemic blues and help our communities continue to grow in our Catholic faith this winter. This week, SL's Pastoral Associate, Ashley Logsdon, started us off by sharing some reflections in a video entitled "Epiphany & Longing for God" - click below to revisit Monday's retreat on your parish's website! We hope you will join us for the rest of this six-week journey: just check your email and our parish communications each Monday for each installment. We look forward to praying with you!

St. Frances of Rome - Winter Retreat Week 1

St. Leonard - Winter Retreat Week 1

Worship Updates

Virtual Rosary

Monday, January 18 at 7:00 pm on Saint Leonard's Facebook page

The third week of January is always busy, and this year is no exception! Our country will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 18) and inaugurate a new President (January 20). We will also celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25) and recommit ourselves to caring for the most vulnerable on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (January 22). Let's start off this busy week with prayer! We invite you to join us in praying a live-streamed Rosary at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 18. Just tune in to the Saint Leonard Facebook page at 7:00 pm on the 18th to pray along with your fellow parishioners!

Liturgical Ministry at Saint Leonard

It's that time of year again - liturgical ministry scheduling! We are in the midst of scheduling ministers to assist at Masses at Saint Leonard for February, March, and April 2021. Are you interested in joining our team of Sacristans, Lectors, or Hospitality Ministers this winter?

Have you previously served as a liturgical minister but are now ready to return to Mass? Or maybe you're interested in becoming a Sacristan, Lector, or Hospitality Minister for the first time? We'd love to have you! Please reach out to Ashley Logsdon (alogsdon@stleonardlouisville.org; 502-897-2595) to learn more and get started.

Current Saint Leonard ministers: Check your email this week for an availability survey for February through April. Thanks for all that you do!

Knoop Notes

The Baptism of the Lord * January 10, 2021

“The Spirit descended upon him like a dove, And the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” BE OPEN with a SONG in OUR Hearts!

Gathering Hymn - Wade In the Water

Glory to God! - Mass of Joy and Peace

Responsorial Psalm - You shall draw water joyfully, from the wellsprings of salvation!

Gospel Acclamation - Festival Alleluia (Cheponnis)

Preparation of Gifts - I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Communion - Behold the Lamb of God

Sending Forth - Shall We Gather at the River

Wade In the Water

Mass of Joy and Peace

You shall draw water joyfully, from the wellsprings of salvation!

Festival Alleluia (Cheponnis)

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Behold the Lamb of God

Shall We Gather at the River

Current Mass Schedule

At this time, you will need a reservation to attend St. Frances of Rome for Sunday Masses only. Call the parish or click here to use the new RSVP feature on our updated website to make a reservation.

St. Frances of Rome

Sunday, 8:30am

Sunday, 11:30am

Monday, 8:30am

Wednesday, 8:30am and Noon

Friday, 8:30am

St. Leonard

Saturday, 5pm

Sunday, 10am

Tuesday, Noon

Thursday, Noon

Mass Intentions

St. Frances of Rome

Friday, Jan 8, 8:30am:

Sunday, Jan 10, 8:30am: Charles Mehling

Sunday, Jan 10, 11:30am: Ken Henderson

Monday, Jan 11, 8:30am: Marian & J.C. Gramig

Wednesday, Jan 13, 8:30am: Tom Sheehan

Wednesday, Jan 13, 12Noon:

Friday, Jan 15, 8:30am: Bob & Betty Caswell

Sunday, Jan 17, 8:30am: Jayne BecVar

Sunday, Jan 17, 11:30am:

St. Leonard

Saturday, Jan 9, 5 pm: Spalding Stocker

Sunday, Jan 10, 10 am: People of the Parish

Tuesday, Jan 12, Noon:

Thursday, Jan 14, Noon: Ernie & Marita Neichter

Saturday, Jan 16, 5 pm: Marian Clem

Sunday, Jan 17, 10 am: People of the Parish

Tuesday, Jan 19, Noon:

Thursday, Jan 21, Noon: Ernie & Marita Neichter

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jim Milliman, a St. Frances of Rome parishioner, who entered eternal life this week. His funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, January 12th at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. We pray for Jim’s wife of forty eight years, Nan Milliman, family and friends as they remember him and mourn his loss. Jim was a locally renowned attorney and served as Senator, Dr. Rand Paul's State Director and Senior Advisor for many years.

Prayer Requests

The link below will take you to our prayer list for 2021. Thank you for your prayers for these members of our parishes facing an especially difficult time.

Prayer List 2021

Faith Formation Updates

Bible in a Year - the Podcast!

Got 20 minutes a day to listen? Fr. Mike Schmitz will read through the entire Bible, arranged historically and thematically, and provide expert interpretive commentary on a daily Podcast throughout 2021. We are trying to arrange times for participating parishioners to 'gather' and share in the process.

And Join us on Zoom, this Friday, January 8 at 6 pm to discuss:

https://zoom.us/j/99852359162?pwd=YUY1aCszWHd3Rk9wa3lPMGdpVnl4UT09

or email Andrew! ahennessy@sfrlou.org

Join us for our next Family Day!

Sunday, January 10th at 11:00 am via Zoom

Hello, families! This Sunday, January 10th we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, moving on from the celebration of Christmas to the mystery of Jesus' ministry among us. Good time to share our Christmases, and look forward to the new year! We'll also talk a little bit about our own baptism, and the life of God that we share with Jesus!

https://zoom.us/j/95248522559?pwd=ZGdmcGFuS1BvcmhHLzhtOVBUNHYyZz09

Want to stay up-to-date with Family Faith Formation news?

Andrew Hennessy regularly communicates reminders and resources to parish families via emails and mailings. Not yet receiving Andrew's updates? Or do you want to become a regular participant in our Family Faith Formation opportunities? Click on the link below to download a registration form and return it to your parish office. Questions? Reach out to Andrew at ahennessy@sfrlou.org.

Family Faith Formation Registration Form

Parish Life

Due to the Covid pandemic, the decision was made to forgo soliciting a sponsor for the annual Catholic Extension calendars. This year, we encourage you to utilize the free online option by clicking on the attached picture. It is our hope that the calendars will be available next year. Thank you for your understanding.

Leos on the Go

Hi, Leos on the Go! It's that time of year . . . Although things have been quiet for our senior citizens over the past several months, we look forward to continuing to serve you in 2021 as soon as it is safe to do so. We invite any Saint Leonard parishioners, ages 50 and up, to make their contribution of $10 in dues for 2021 Leos on the Go activities and ministries. Please write a check payable to Saint Leonard Parish with "Leos on the Go" in the memo line and return it to the office (440 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206). Questions? Contact Betty Avery at avery_bh@bellsouth.net or 502-893-2786.

SFR Christmas Poinsettia Removal

St. Frances of Rome would like to thank all those that made financial contributions to offset the cost of this year's Christmas poinsettias. We will be removing all the Christmas decorations next week. Parishioners will be invited to take a poinsettia home following this weekend's liturgies. If you are unable to join us and would like to reserve one, just contact the parish office (502) 896-8401 to reserve a poinsettia for pickup during parish office hours.

Outreach

Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting

The Saint Vincent de Paul conference of Saint Leonard Parish will meet this Sunday, January 10 at 12:15 pm via Zoom (link below). All interested Saint Leonard and Saint Frances of Rome parishioners are welcome to join us! Contact David Dutschke (502-905-6908, djdutschke@gmail.com) if you would like to learn more and get involved!

Zoom link for Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting

Treasury

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

“Then Peter proceeded to speak and said, “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality.” Acts 10:34

God, in His infinite love, does not play favorites among His children. Do we follow His example of impartiality, or do we judge how ‘deserving’ others are of our generosity based on the standards we set?

St. Frances of Rome

Collections 1/3/2020: $13,680

Online Giving : $80

New Budget needed weekly : $6,942

Amount over YTD: $29,607

St. Leonard

Collections 1/3/2021: $5,257

Online Giving: $946

New Budget needed weekly: $6,975

Amount under YTD: ($15,734)

Virtual Collection Basket

Donate to St. Frances of Rome

Donate to St. Leonard

Text Donations

You can now donate to our parishes using text messaging! You can use the following phone numbers to make a donation:

SFR: 844-923-2478
SL: 844-925-2436

Follow the directions in this video to learn how to donate!

2020 Catholic Services Appeal

Bringing Christ to Others

Our Parish Goal: $37,000 (SFR), and $32,000 (SL)

Our Parish Participation Goal: 106 (SFR) and 78 (SL) households

Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift to the 2020 Catholic Services Appeal. To date SFR has raised $29,930 and SL has raised $32,695 toward our goals through the support of parishioners. There is still plenty of time to respond with a gift to last year’s Appeal. Gifts can be made through our parish office or online at www.ArchLou.org/CSA.

How does my contribution support the 2020 Catholic Service Appeal? (Click Here)

Community Updates

Substitute Teachers Needed for Catholic Schools

Do you like to work with children and youth? Are you seeking a part-time job that will enrich your life? The Archdiocese of Louisville is seeking substitute teachers for its preschool through grade 12 elementary and secondary schools, located in seven counties of the Archdiocese (Hardin, Jefferson, Marion, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, and Washington counties). While it is not necessary for substitute teachers to have a teaching certificate, candidates should have at least 60 hours of college credit and must submit a resume, college transcript, and two letters of reference. Applicants also must submit proof of attendance at an archdiocesan Safe Environment training or attend a training before being hired. Training and ongoing formation will be provided to archdiocesan substitute teachers. To apply, go to www.archlou.org/ocs-employment. For questions about subbing in a Catholic school, please email or call Lori Weiter, lweiter@archlou.org or 502-585-3291.