St. Frances of Rome

Parish Newsletter

St. Leonard

Weekly Parish Update

March 18th, 2021

St. Frances of Rome Church

Coming Soon: Interior Church Plaster Repairs & Painting

Beginning Wednesday, April 7th the St. Frances of Rome church interior will undergo major interior repairs and renovations. The interior plaster has developed some significant cracks and it needs to be repaired and repainted. This process will take approximately 4-5 weeks to complete. The interior decor will not be changed and the church will maintain its current aesthetic. In order to complete this project in a timely manner, the church will be closed so scaffolding can be put up and remain up throughout this process. The church closure will allow for the work to be completed in a timely manner and allow the workers to proceed without adjusting to liturgy schedules.

Fr. Lou and the St. Frances of Rome Parish Council felt that a project of this scope would best be completed while the church is still under the Covid-19 seating restrictions. The goal is to complete these projects before the church seating limitations are lifted. All St. Frances of Rome liturgies will be held at St. Leonard's church at 440 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, until this project is completed. The St. Frances of Rome's weekday and Sunday liturgy schedule dovetails very easily with St. Leonard's liturgy schedule and will prevent significant adjustments. Both parishes' liturgy times and ministers' schedules for each parish will remain the same. Liturgical minister(s) training will be provided and details will follow. Project progress reports will be available throughout the project via the electronic parish newsletter and in the weekly print bulletin. Contact your parish office of you have specific questions or concerns. Thank you for your understanding, patience and support of this endeavor.

St. Frances of Rome Church is an exquisite treasured pearl and these renovations will maintain her beauty for future generations.

-Sharon Coonan, SFR Pastoral Associate

Donut Sunday!

Sunday, March 21 after the 10:00 am Mass at St. Leonard

The Solemnity of Saint Joseph is on March 19, and the Solemnity of the Annunciation is on March 25 - so we'll split the difference and celebrate with donuts after St. Leonard's 10:00 am Mass this Sunday, March 21. Join us for Mass, then pick up a donut in the parking lot afterward!

Worship Updates

Sacrament of Reconciliation

There are two more scheduled opportunities to experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation at our parishes this Lent:

  • Sunday, March 21 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at St. Frances of Rome

  • Wednesday, March 24 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at St. Frances of Rome

Every effort will be made to keep everyone safe: masks are required, temperatures will be checked, and social distancing will be maintained. No appointment is necessary - all are welcome to come at your convenience and participate in this beautiful sacrament!

Parishioners are also always welcome to make a private appointment for Confession. Call your parish office to schedule an appointment.

More Lenten Opportunities at Our Parishes

Stations of the Cross

St. Frances of Rome: Wednesdays following the 8:30 am & 12:00 pm Masses

St. Leonard: Sundays at 3:00 pm and on Good Friday at 3:00 pm

Rosary

St. Frances of Rome: Mondays & Fridays following the 8:30 am Mass

St. Leonard: Tuesdays & Thursdays following the 12:00 pm Mass

Eucharistic Adoration

St. Frances of Rome: Fridays following the 8:30 am Mass & Rosary

Reflections for the Journey

Lenten Reflections from the Saint Leonard Worship Committee

Click at left to view this past week's Lenten reflection. You can watch upcoming reflection videos on our parish Facebook or YouTube pages, and you can read along on our parish website. We pray that these reflections help you to grow in your relationship with Christ throughout this holy season!

With love from the Worship Committee of Saint Leonard

Holy Week Schedule

We look forward to celebrating the Paschal Triduum with you! Reservations are required ONLY for liturgies at St. Frances of Rome; overflow seating will be provided in the cafeteria for Masses at St. Leonard. RSVP for SFR liturgies by clicking on the link below or by calling the SFR parish office at 502-896-8401. The evening Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil liturgies will be live-streamed via Facebook for parishioners participating from home.

Holy Thursday

Thursday, April 1

8:30 am Prayer Service at St. Frances of Rome

(no noon Mass at SL)

7:00 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper at St. Leonard

Good Friday

Friday, April 2

8:30 am Prayer Service at St. Frances of Rome

3:00 pm Stations of the Cross at St. Leonard

7:00 pm Passion Liturgy at St. Frances of Rome

Holy Saturday

Saturday, April 3

(no 5 pm Mass at SL)

9:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass at St. Leonard

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 4

8:30 am Mass at St. Frances of Rome

10:00 am Mass at St. Leonard

11:30 am Mass at St. Frances of Rome

Knoop Notes

Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 21, 2021

“Give me Justice Lord, O God, you are my Strength”

Gathering Hymn: Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison

Responsorial Psalm: Create in Me, A Clean Heart O God

Gospel Acclamation: Glory to You, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ

Preparation of Gifts: Keep in Mind that Jesus Christ has died for us and is risen from the dead. (Deiss)


Communion: Eye Has Not Seen (Haugen)


Sending Forth: What Wondrous Love Is This?

Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison

Create in Me, A Clean Heart O God

Glory to You, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ

Keep in Mind that Jesus Christ has died for us and is risen from the dead. (Deiss)

Eye Has Not Seen (Haugen)

Eye Has Not Seen (Haugen)

What Wondrous Love Is This?

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 RSVP feature on our 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, March 19, 8:30am:

Sunday, March 21, 8:30am: People of the Parish

Sunday, March 21, 11:30am: Patricia Varga

Monday, March 22, 8:30am: Phyllis Taylor

Wednesday, March 24, 8:30am: Jayne BecVar

Wednesday, March 24, 12Noon: Donald Ott, Sr.

Friday, March 26, 8:30am: Jim Milliman

Sunday, March 28, 8:30am: Mary Ann Schwantes

Sunday, March 28, 11:30am: Jack Williams

St. Leonard

Saturday, March 20, 5pm: John Sheptuck

Sunday, March 21, 10 am: People of the Parish

Tuesday, March 23, Noon:

Thursday, March 25, Noon: Nancy Royce

Saturday, March 27, 5pm: Marian Clem

Sunday, March 28, 10 am: People of the Parish

Tuesday, March 30, Noon: Frank Schuster

Thursday, April 1, 7pm:

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Beverly Monohan, a St. Leonard parishioner who passed away on March 12, 2021. Let us pray for her husband, Jim, and the rest of her family and friends as they celebrate her life and mourn her passing.

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.

Faith Formation Updates

Teen Gatherings during Lent: March 21 and 28, 4 - 5:30 pm

The teenagers at our parishes have asked to gather in person this Lent, and we’ve decided we can do it!

On the 21st and 28th, we’re going to get together (physically distanced and hopefully outdoors) and… let the kids decide what we should do! We’ll have a number of resources for human, spiritual, and intellectual exploration on the table, but most of all, we want to just give our teens a chance to see each other and share.

Our next meeting is this Sunday, March 21 at St. Frances of Rome’s Courtyard (or Reception Hall, if the weather doesn't cooperate) at 4 pm and hang out until about 5:30. On March 28th, we'll gather at the same time but at St. Leonard. Get in touch with Andrew for details.

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.

Parish Life

Last chance to sign up for trivia with Saint Joseph!

Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm

Saint Joseph's feast day is coming, and our parishes are excited to celebrate with a trivia night. We'll gather via Zoom at 7:00 pm TONIGHT, Thursday, March 18 (the Vigil of the Solemnity of Saint Joseph) for an evening of family-friendly, Joseph-themed, bar-style trivia hosted by Andrew Hennessy, our Director of Faith Formation. All parishioners and friends of both St. Leonard and St. Frances of Rome parishes are invited. Click on the link below for more details and to sign up!

Last call, St. Leonard! Please send us your Membership Renewals!

Leonard Ladies Lenten Journey: Imagine

Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 24 at 7:15 pm via Zoom

The next meeting of the Leonard Ladies series Imagine will take place on Wednesday, March 24 at 7:15 pm via Zoom. Our discussion this week will be based on “Episode 8 - The Way of the Cross” of the podcast Imagine: A Guide to Jesuit Prayer. After you listen and pray with this episode, we encourage you to ponder the following questions:

  • As you imagine the events of Jesus' crucifixion, what words, images, emotions, or other details stand out in your prayer?

  • Imagine experiencing these scenes from the point-of-view of Mary: how does her perspective resonate with your heart? Are you drawn to the point-of-view of other characters? What stands out to you?

  • How do you perceive that Jesus is speaking to you through this prayer experience?

This link will take you directly to this podcast episode on the America website. You can also access additional reflection resources here!

Click above to join us via Zoom on Wednesday, March 24 at 7:15 pm

Outreach and Social Justice

CRS Rice Bowl

Lent 2021: TRYING NEW FOODS IN TIMOR-LESTE

Timor-Leste has the highest rate of child malnutrition in Asia, and many children suffer from stunting, which makes a big impact on a child’s growth and future. Home gardens and fishponds are helping families provide better nutrition for their children. What do you eat to stay healthy? What can you do to ensure children have enough food to thrive? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more. Click the top video to hear how Mercy Academy students learned about @CatholicReliefServices school feeding program in Laos.

Rice Bowls are available in the church entrances of St. Frances of Rome and St. Leonard.

United Crescent Hill Ministries

St. Frances of Rome

"Make A Difference" Outreach Project for UCHM

St. Frances of Rome is collecting the following items: Clorox Wipes, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Soap and Shampoo. Donations can be placed in the basket near the organ at the entrance of the church or dropped off at the parish house, Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 2:00pm. Thank you in advance for your ongoing generosity and support!

St. Leonard

March Collection: Macaroni & Cheese and Peanut Butter

During March, St. Leonard will be collecting macaroni & cheese and peanut butter on behalf of our partners at UCHM. Donations can be dropped off in the box in the church vestibule before or after Masses, or at the parish office during office hours (Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - noon).

Nehemiah Action Assembly 2021

Excitement is growing as we move toward our Nehemiah Action Assembly on Tuesday, April 20 at 6:30 pm on Zoom. I am inviting you to join us and be a part of making good, fair, and just actions happen in our city. Please call me so I can get you signed up!!! David Dutschke at 502-905-6908 or via email (link below).

Treasury

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” John 12:24

We should never be afraid to give of ourselves. The Gospel assures us that we will be rewarded. Saint Teresa of Calcutta is purported to have said, “We can only take to Heaven, that which we give away on earth.”

St. Frances of Rome

Collections March 14, 2021: $5,245

Online Giving : $1,140

New Budget needed weekly : $6,942

Amount over YTD: $33,780

St. Leonard

Collections March 14, 2021: $6,998

Online Giving: $265

New Budget needed weekly: $6,975

Amount over YTD: $13,191

Text Donations

You can now donate to our parishes using text messaging! You can use the following phone numbers to make a donation (click here to learn how):

  • SFR: 844-923-2478

  • SL: 844-925-2436

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 $33,855 and SL has raised $33,478 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.

Community Updates

"Appeal of the Immaculata" Virtual Fundraiser

In lieu of the annual Founders Dinner fundraiser, Immaculata Classical Academy will be hosting a virtual “Appeal of the Immaculata” to include an online auction of class artwork, a donation appeal, and a bourbon raffle including 19 top shelf bourbons, with only 250 tickets sold. The event will include a novena to Saint Joseph with daily videos leading up to the feast of Saint Joseph and live raffle drawing on March 19th. To participate, text “supportICA” to 833-755-6550 or visit go.dojiggy.io/supportICA. May God reward your generosity!

Day of Prayer Honoring the Year of St. Joseph

Friday, March 19 at the Cathedral of the Assumption

At the cathedral's 12:00 noon Mass on Friday, March 19, the newly-restored statue of Saint Joseph will be blessed. The cathedral church will be open for guided prayer and veneration of the statue from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, concluding with solemn Vespers at 7:00 pm.

Did you know?

How Catholic Charities is living out the principles of Catholic Social Teaching here in our archdiocese:

  • Call to Family & Community: Family Support Services prepares new parents to care for themselves and babies.

  • Dignity of Work & Rights of Workers: Common Table offers culinary arts job training for those facing barriers to employment.

  • Rights & Responsibility: Immigration Legal Services offers access to low-cost services for those seeking work permits.

St. Joseph, patron of families, workers, and the universal Church, pray for us and those we serve! Click at left to learn more about the good work of Catholic Charities of Louisville, and how you can help.

Foster & Adoptive Parents Needed

Kentucky kids need you!

Virtual Informational Meetings for St. Joseph's Children's Home will be held on April 6 and May 4 at 5:45 pm. Individual meetings are also available upon request. You can call (502-893-0241) or email (Info@SJKids.org) for more information or to RSVP. Visit the St. Joseph Children's Home website to learn more.

Archdiocese Office of Multicultural Ministry

Stations of the Cross Lenten Prayer Journey: Overcoming Racism (virtual)

Fridays during Lent at 3:00 pm

Meeting ID: 358 144 4576 Passcode: OMMCEC

The DIACONATE ORDINATION of Dustin Hungerford will be celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11am. The people of the Archdiocese of Louisville are welcome and encouraged to view the livestream of this joyful celebration. To access the livestream, visit the YouTube page of the Cathedral of the Assumption (link below). For more information, contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth in the Vocation Office at 502-471-2121.

Social Media Links: Stay Connected!

Last Week's Masses

Catch St. Leonard's Mass at 10am on Sunday and St. Frances of Rome's Mass at 11:30am on Sunday on our respective Facebook pages.

Contact Us

Saint Frances of Rome

(502) 896-8401

Office open to the public by appointment from 9am to 1pm, Monday through Friday.

Saint Leonard

(502) 897-2595

Office open to the public by appointment from 9am to 1pm Monday through Thursday and 9am to noon on Friday.

Fr Lou Meiman

Pastor SFR/SL

Sharon Coonan

Pastoral Associate SFR

Ashley Logsdon

Pastoral Associate SL

Steve King

Parish Administrator SFR/SL

Andrew Hennessy

Director of Faith Formation SFR/SL

Rick Knoop

Director of Music SFR/SL

Allison Deaton

Bookkeeper SFR/SL

and Admin Assistant SL

Suzann McGarvey

Admin Assistant SFR