St. Frances of Rome
Parish Newsletter
St. Leonard
Weekly Parish Update
April 1st, 2021
"Nature's first leaf's a flower"
As Robert Frost pointed out, the first things to burst forth on the bare branches of trees are flowers. "But only so an hour." One of the things I love about Easter in Louisville is how often that "hour" coincides with Holy Week. Where yesterday were bare branches, today are yellows and purples and whites. All the coming glory of summer shining against the bare branches of winter. All the coming glory of Love and Life shining forth from an empty tomb. And both coming after a particularly "long, cold, lonely winter." (To quote another great poet.) The sun, the flowers, the life rising all around us feel especially welcome this Spring. So too do these days set aside to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus. The Father who is faithful to the Son through all things, even, and most especially, death. The God who is faithful to His people through all things, even, and maybe most especially, this past year. The God who will stand with us until the resurrection of Jesus is fulfilled in the end of days.
Life rises all around us and cannot be stopped. Love himself raises us to life and cannot be stopped. Happy Easter!
-Fr Lou
Worship Updates
Reflections for the Journey
Thank you for journeying along with us throughout the season of Lent! Click at left to view this past week's Lenten reflection. Below are the reflection videos for the Paschal Triduum, which we hope will be an aid to your prayer in these sacred days. THANK YOU to everyone who worked so hard to create these beautiful reflections for our community!
With love from the Worship Committee of St. Leonard
Holy Thursday
Reflection by Betty Ramser
Good Friday
Reflection by Fr. Lou Meiman
Holy Saturday
Reflection by Ashley Logsdon
Easter Sunday
Reflection by Katie Garbarino
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
The parish staff at St. Leonard and St. Frances of Rome would like to wish you a Blessed and Happy Easter!
Please note that the St. Leonard and St. Frances of Rome parish offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 2nd.
Knoop Notes
SFR and SL Communities
Easter Triduum 2021
(Click on title of song for link to YouTube)
HOLY THURSDAY
Gathering Hymn: Lift High the Cross!
Glory to God: Recited with Church Bell
Responsorial Psalm: Our Blessing Cup (Michael Joncas)
Gospel Acclamation: Glory to You, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ
Preparation of Gifts: Love One Another (Chepponis) Instrumental
Communion: Where Charity and Love Prevail~with Cantor
Depart in SOLEMN SILENCE please
GOOD FRIDAY
Responsorial Psalm: Father, I Put My Life in Your Hands~Verses with Cantor
Communion: O Love Most Perfect (Vittoria)~sung by Cantor
HOLY SATURDAY
Responsorial Psalm 1: Lord Send Out Your Spirit
Responsorial Psalm 2: Let All the Earth Cry Out in joy to the Lord
Responsorial Psalm 3: We Shall Draw Water Joyfully
Responsorial Psalm 4: Create In Me a Clean Heart
Glory to God: Recited with the Church Bell
Gospel Acclamation: Festival Alleluia (Instrumental Refrain)
Sprinkling: Water of Life Stephen Dean sung by Cantor
Preparation of Gifts: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Instrumental
Communion: I Know that My Redeemer Lives~Cantors
Sending Forth: Hallelujah! (Instrumental)
EASTER SUNDAY
Gathering Hymn: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! Instrumental
Glory to God: Recited with Church Bell
Responsorial Psalm: This Day was made by the Lord (Joncas) Verses sung by Cantor
The Easter Sequence: Sung by Cantor
Gospel Acclamation: Festival Alleluia (Instrumental Refrain)
Sprinkling: Water of Life Stephen Dean~sung by cantor
Preparation of Gifts: Ye Sons and Daughters (Verses Instrumental Organ and Violin)
Communion: I Know that My Redeemer Lives Cantors
Sending Forth: Hallelujah! (Instrumental)
St. Frances of Rome Church
Interior Church Plaster Repairs & Painting Begins Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Please Note Change In Liturgy Location During Renovations!
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
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, April 2, 8:30am:
Friday, April 2, 7:00pm: Peggy Gillespie
Sunday, April 4, 8:30am: Daniel Sullivan
Sunday, April 4, 11:30am: Ken Henderson
Monday, April 5, 8:30am: Jim Milliman
Wednesday, April 7, 8:30am: Daniel
Sullivan
Wednesday, April 7, 12Noon: Drew Hipwell
& Mary Layman
*Friday, April 9 ,8:30am:
*Sunday, April 11, 8:30am: People of the
Parish
*Sunday, April 11, 11:30am: Jayne BecVar
*Please note! Due to the renovations taking
place at St. Frances of Rome Church, all
Masses will be celebrated at St.
Leonard beginning Friday, April 9th
through completion of renovation.
St. Leonard
Thursday, April 1, 7pm: Community of St. Leonard & St. Frances of Rome
Saturday, April 3, 9pm: Community of St. Leonard & St. Frances of Rome
Sunday, April 4, 10am: People of the Parish
Tuesday, April 6, Noon:
Thursday, April 8, Noon:
Saturday, April 10, 5pm: Holy Souls
Sunday, April 11, 10am: People of the Parish
Tuesday, April 13, Noon: Marian Clem
Thursday, April 15, Noon:
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Speevack, a St. Frances of Rome parishioner who entered eternal life on March 28, 2021. Funeral service will be at 10:00am on Thursday, April 1, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd, with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 31, 3:00-8:00pm, at the funeral home. We pray for Kathleen’s family and friends as they remember her life and mourn her loss.
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
Family Gatherings
Hello Everybody! It's been a long year, and we've barely been able to see each other- but starting in April we are going to do family gatherings again!
Sundays at the St. Leonard campus at 12:45pm.
Come to Mass, bring a picnic lunch, and join us to explore our faith together!
April 11th:
Mystery, Mercy, Covenant
April 25:
People and Kingdom of God
May 16:
Mary: Mother and Queen
Parish Life
Leonard Ladies Lenten Journey: Imagine
Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 7 at 7:15 pm via Zoom
The next meeting of the Leonard Ladies series Imagine will take place on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:15 pm via Zoom. Our discussion this week will be based on “Episode 10 - Jesus Appears to Mary of Magdala” 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 this encounter between Jesus and Mary of Magdala, what words, images, emotions, or other details stand out in your prayer?
Imagine this scene from Mary's point-of-view: what is it like to hear Jesus call your name? Imagine Jesus' point-of-view: what is it like to reveal yourself after the resurrection?
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, April 7 at 7:15 pm
St. Leonard Easter Egg Hunt
postponed to Sunday, May 23, 2021
St. Leonard Parish will postpone our traditional Easter Egg Hunt until Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd. Pentecost is the last day of the Easter season, so this will be a great way to finish off our Easter celebration together! We hope that many families will feel comfortable attending Mass and joining us for this fun outdoor event on May 23.
Outreach and Social Justice
Return your CRS Rice Bowl during Holy Week!
Lent 2021: SERVING THE SUFFERING CHRIST
As we journey through Holy Week, let us reflect on how our Lord suffered from our indifference: those who proclaimed him king of Jerusalem were the same who called to crucify him. We recognize we are all one human family. Are we contributing to the suffering of our sisters and brothers with our indifference to their realities? How does our faith inspire us to care for them and share the gifts that God has bestowed on us?
Rice Bowls can be placed in the collection baskets found at either church entrance at St. Frances of Rome or St. Leonard.
~ Thank you for your support of this Lenten project!
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
April Collection: Body Wash & Shampoo/Conditioner
During April, St. Leonard will be collecting body wash and shampoo or conditioner 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
“He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” Acts 10:38
An astute observer once defined stewardship as “preaching by example.” Christ's good works, His example, remain His most eloquent preaching. The same is true for us.
St. Frances of Rome
Collections March 28, 2021: $4,135
Online Giving : $4,015
New Budget needed weekly : $6,942
Amount over YTD: $34,926
St. Leonard
Collections March 28, 2021: $3,033
Online Giving: $2,369
New Budget needed weekly: $6,975
Amount over YTD: $13,195
Virtual Collection Basket
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
Community Updates
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.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Happy Easter! April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Today, we celebrate the hope of Easter, which reminds us to celebrate our lives as children of God-fully redeemed, fully loved, and fully alive human beings. The damage done by childhood secual abuse violates the send of safety, security, and wholeness in children and calls us to strengthen our efforts to reach out to victims and survivors of sexual abuse so that they may have lives of hope and wholeness. For more information on preventing sexual abuse and on victim assistance efforts, visit www.archlou.org/restoringtrust.
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