St. Frances of Rome
Parish Newsletter
St. Leonard
Weekly Parish Update
May 13th, 2021
9 Days Until the Wind and Flames
Nine days in a row of a repeated prayer. A Novena. The Novena to St. Joseph for example, or the Divine Mercy Novena. It is an ancient Catholic way of prayer.
Nine days. That is the number between the 40th day of Easter, the traditional day of the Ascension of the Lord, and Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit fell upon the disciples in tongues of flame and language. Many say that those days of prayer, when Jesus' followers prayed for what was to come, was the origin of Novena. May 13th is the 40th day of Easter. And even though we will celebrate the Ascension on Sunday, we have nine days to pray before Pentecost. And I would offer as a good prayer for these days the Veni Sancte Spiritus. Below is a wonderful reflection on this prayer from the Campus Ministry resources at Creighton University. Let's pray and reflect together, and see what gifts we find in our communities this Pentecost.
-Fr Lou
Outdoor Pentecost Mass
Sunday, May 23 at 11:00 am on the St. Leonard soccer field
Our parishes are excited to announce that we will be celebrating a joint Mass for Pentecost OUTDOORS next Sunday, May 23 at 11:00 am. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for Mass, and join us on the soccer field of St. Leonard Parish (Mass will be moved to the gym in case of inclement weather). An Easter Egg Hunt for kids of all ages will follow!
Please note the change in Mass schedule that weekend:
St. Leonard will still offer Mass (in the church) at 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 22.
Our regular Sunday morning Masses (8:30 am, 10:00 am, and 11:30 am) will be cancelled on May 23 to accommodate the 11:00 am Outdoor Mass.
The 11:00 am Outdoor Mass will be recorded and uploaded onto both parishes' Facebook pages for those unable to attend in person.
We hope you will join us for this exciting opportunity!
Worship Updates
Our parishes pray the Rosary regularly each week! Join us at one of the following times:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after the 8:30 am Mass
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after the 12:00 pm Mass
Worldwide Rosary to end the pandemic
Church of St. Leonard Parish on Monday, May 17 at 12:00 pm
Join us as we join the worldwide Church in praying the Rosary for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pope Francis has urged all Catholics to pray the Rosary daily throughout May as part of a "marathon of prayer" to end the pandemic. The Holy See has selected the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, to lead the worldwide recitation of the Rosary this Monday, May 17 at noon EST, praying specifically for world leaders and for all heads of international organizations as it leads the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
We invite you to join us in St. Leonard's church on Monday, May 17 at noon to pray the Rosary together: we will project the live-stream from the National Shrine on a screen and pray along with the worldwide church. Mary, Mother of Mercy, pray for us and for our world!
Knoop Notes
Click on the link below for this week's musical update from Rick Knoop.
St. Frances of Rome Church
Renovations Update!
Please Note Change In Liturgy Location During Renovations!
Restoration of St. Frances of Rome Church continues to move forward. This week's pictures show that we are finished with patching, and most of the painting. As you can see, most of the scaffolding is gone, and we are down to the finer details. The work is actually ahead of schedule, which has allowed us to add a few tasks like refinishing the front doors, and some woodwork in a few spots. As it stands, we should be back in church very close to the first week in June. We will continue to keep you updated.
-Steve King, Parish Administrator St. Frances of Rome/St. Leonard
Current Mass Schedule
St. Frances of Rome*
*Please note! Due to the renovations taking place at St. Frances of Rome Church, all Masses will be celebrated at St. Leonard for the next couple of weeks.
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, May 14, 8:30am:
Sunday, May 16, 8:30am: Jim Milliman
Sunday, May 16, 11:30am: People of the Parish
Monday, May 17, 8:30am: 52nd Wedding
Anniversary~Steve & Kathy Leonard
Wednesday, May 19, 8:30am: Connie Brawn
Wednesday, May 19, 12Noon: Jayne BecVar
Friday, May 21,8:30am: William Gillespie
St. Leonard
Saturday, May 15, 5pm: Beverly Monohan
Sunday, May 16, 10am: People of the Parish
Tuesday, May 18, Noon: Paul & Regina Schmidt
Thursday, May 20, Noon:
Saturday, May 22, 5pm: Holy Souls
Sunday, May 23, 11am: Community of St. Leonard & St. Frances of Rome
Tuesday, May 25, Noon: Jim Knoop
Thursday, May 27, Noon: Paul & Regina Schmidt
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 Gathering this Sunday, May 16
Mary: Mother and Queen
Come to Mass, bring a picnic lunch, and join us outdoors at St. Leonard to explore our faith together!
Sacred Service Teen Days: June 14-16
As we come to the end of the school year, and the beginning of a more open world, we are going to get together with our teens to serve God's people, and share a little bit about the sacred. If your teenager needs to get back into the swing of an active faith, needs service hours, or just needs to get out and be with other kids, contact Andrew.
More details to follow!
Vacation Bible School
Hey, parents and friends! Since things are complicated and the summer is busy, we are going to shoot for a 1-day VBS this year (likely June 16th or 17th) If you would want to participate (either to attend or volunteer), please contact Andrew! Your responses will help us develop our plans for this opportunity.
Email Andrew: ahennessy@sfrlou.org
Or call either parish office to get in touch!
Parish Life
Encountering the Psalms
The Leonard Ladies' next Bible study meeting is on Wednesday, May 19
Join us for the upcoming session of Encountering the Psalms, which will take place next Wednesday, May 19 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in St. Leonard's school cafeteria (all state COVID-19 protocols will be followed). We'll pray with Psalm 25, which you can read by clicking on the link below. We encourage you to spend time reading and praying with Psalm 25 this week, and then to join us on May 19!
Please give us a try, even if you missed our first meeting! As always, we welcome all women of St. Leonard and St. Frances of Rome - as well as their female family members and friends - to join us for all events.
Click above to learn more about the series and to sign up for weekly updates from the Leonard Ladies
Click above for the full text of Psalm 25 and the discussion questions for May 19
Men's Work/Play Gathering at St. Leonard
May 18th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Hey, fellas! This week about 10 of us got together and did some work around the church. Check out these new landscaping timbers! Afterwards, we shared a couple bourbons and home-brewed beers. It went really well, so we are looking to make this a regular thing.
We're getting together again next Tuesday the 18th to do some of the same. Hope to see you there! Please contact Andrew Hennessy with any questions.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, May 23 after the outdoor Mass
Don't forget! Our traditional Easter Egg Hunt for kids of all ages will take place right after the 11:00 am outdoor Mass on Sunday, May 23rd. This will be a great way to conclude our Easter season celebrations together. Families from both St. Leonard and St. Frances of Rome are invited to participate!
Outreach and Social Justice
Thank you, Leonard Ladies!
We had a great time weeding the gardens and scrubbing pews together on May 12th, and we look forward to continuing this service again on May 26th. Thanks to all who gave of their time and talents to help care for our campus!
United Crescent Hill Ministries
St. Frances of Rome is collecting the following items: Clorox Wipes, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Soap and Shampoo. Donations can be placed in the floral box in the vestibule of St. Leonard church or dropped off at the St. Frances of Rome parish house, Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 2:00pm. Thank you in advance for your ongoing generosity and support!
St. Leonard is collecting the following items for May: Canned Fruit and Canned Tuna or Chicken. 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).
Treasury
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him.” Ephesians 1:17
We love and serve a God we cannot see, yet we see Him in everyone and everything around us. Being good stewards of all that is around us is how we show our love of God.
St. Frances of Rome
Collections May 9, 2021: $5,810
Online Giving : $665
Budget needed weekly : $6,942
Amount over YTD: $33,709
St. Leonard
Collections May 9, 2021: $6,138
Online Giving: $1,325
Budget needed weekly: $6,975
Amount over YTD: $15,852
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
Christology from an Africentric Perspective
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry and its African American Ministries will offer the formation class, “Christology from an Africentric Perspective” on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 9 am - 3 pm, EST. Fr. John Judie is the presenter. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person attendance is limited, and proper distancing will be enforced. Participants must wear a mask. This workshop is part of the Daniel Rudd Formation Institute. Catechist Certification Credits are available. The cost of the class is $25 which includes workshop materials, continental breakfast, and lunch. Payment will only be accepted in cash on the day of the workshop. It will take place at the Catholic Enrichment Center located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. For further details or to register, please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at (502)471-2146 or the Catholic Enrichment Center at (502)776-0262.
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. (During St. Frances of Rome's renovations to the church, Masses will be live streamed from St. Leonard.)
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