SSFJ Parish Newsletter
November 20, 2020
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Join Us for Mass!
Join us for Holy Mass celebrating Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe,
November 22nd at 10:00am
on Cardome's Front Lawn
**Don't forget your chairs**
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, PLEASE TUNE IN TO 89.5FM RADIO
OR WATCH ONLINE VIA LINK BELOW
Click below for this weekend's resources for Mass:
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Únase a nosotros para la Santa Misa este domingo a las 12:00pm en Cardome. ¡Asegúrae de traer una silla!
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Please Continue to Tithe!!
If you need help or have questions, please contact the Parish Office by email: parishoffice@ssfrancisjohn.org
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Advanced Giving OPEN NOW!
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Help Us Restore the Grotto!
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY GIVEN, THANK YOU!
WE HAVE RAISED $5,450 SO FAR--HELP US REACH OUR $7,000 GOAL
If you have been to Holy Mass at Cardome, you may have noticed that the Grotto near the front lawn is getting much-needed repairs and restoration. The stone work has been restored and Mother Mary is back in place! However, the "pond" and fountain in front of the grotto was unable to be repaired due to severe damage and water leaks. In order to make the Grotto a place of beauty once again, it was necessary to dismantle and fill in the water feature in order to place gravel in front of the Grotto. The next phase of this project will include covering the graveled and patio area with a 4-1/2" slab of exposed aggregate concrete which will incur a cost of $7,000.00. This will make the space usable for peaceful prayer and outdoor worship with plans in the future including building an altar, creating a walking Rosary path, and upgrading the existing landscaping.
We are asking for donations for the Grotto project so that we can continue to create this outdoor worship space for all to enjoy. We ask that you prayerfully consider donating any amount possible to this project by placing an envelope in the collection at the 10am Sunday Mass that is marked "Cardome Grotto Project". You may also drop off donations to the Parish Office. Thank you to those who have already donated. We appreciate your generosity!
We would like to thank the following people who have graciously given of their time, talent and treasure to make this project a reality: Pat Galvin, John Carter & his family, Joe Laco, Joey Laco, Dave LaBelle, Jim Kaulig, Carlos Naranjo and his team who did all the masonry work, Richard Hamilton who donated the rock, Don Hawkins who helped with electrical, and Father Linh who helped make it possible.
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Make Plans for a Great Advent Season!
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2020 Diocesan Annual Appeal
WE CURRENTLY HAVE $26,825 IN PLEDGES
TOWARD OUR $40,000 GOAL
We still need your help meeting our goal for the Diocesan Annual Appeal.
Please prayerfully consider sharing your blessings with others in our 50 counties who need it most. Your generous offering enhances our ability to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of persons who are vulnerable and in need.
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE THROUGH SSFJ ONLINE GIVING HERE
OR ON THE DIOCESE OF LEXINGTON'S WEBSITE HERE
We are one Body, united in Christ.
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GREAT Catholic Resource for the Whole Family!
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SSFJ Bible Study
Why not read along with the parish’s Bible Study classes as we make our way through the Book of Isaiah, beginning this week with Chapters 24-26? If you’re interested in following along, you’ll be able to find each week’s homework questions on the Ss Francis and John website under parishioners—Adult Faith Formation—Bible Study. The accompanying taped lecture will also be accessible there, which will require a password. To obtain the password, contact Anne Dadds (daddsanne@gmail.com) or Sam Newcomb (newcomb@uky.edu).
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Christ In My Home
New Videos will be emailed out on Sunday afternoons
& can also be viewed on the homepage of the SSFJ Website.
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Good Shepherd to bring CHRIST IN MY HOME Ministry to SSFJ! Each week, a short video (no more than 10 minutes!) will be sent via email and posted on our SSFJ website. The videos will help you prepare for the following week's Gospel along with practical ideas for building your "domestic church". This ministry is for every household whether single, married or with children!
It is our hope that you will set aside a time each week to view the video as a family and invite Christ in to your everyday living!
CLICK HERE IS THIS WEEK'S VIDEO IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
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Where Hearts & Minds Grow!
St. John School is going strong with in person classes!
There is still time to enroll.
Call or email us for a tour!
502-863-2607
office@stjohnschoolonline.org
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Whether it’s a loss of employment, kids worrying the heck out of you, a spouse who is sick, or any other challenge or loss, sometimes it’s helpful to have a companion. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an “ear” that doesn’t judge – that has no agenda or timetable, someone who can keep a confidence – just to not be so lonely while working things out? Someone who trusts God – but also trusts you-- to work your situation out in your own time? That’s what Stephen Ministers do – they respectfully join you in your journey, listening and offering
confidential support and encouragement.
Contact Father Linh (502-863-3404)fr.linh@ssfrancisjohn.org;
or call Marion Cook (502-542-0127) (cook.marion@yahoo.com)
or Mike Daukas (502 316-5799) mrjd50@gmail.com.
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Moving? New to the Parish? Have a new email address?
Please contact the Parish Office so that we can update your info!
EMAIL US:
parishoffice@ssfrancisjohn.org
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Deadline Thursdays at 9:00 AM for Weekly Newsletter.
Reminder: submissions for the church bulletin can be emailed to gstewart@ssfrancisjohn.org
Deadline is Friday at Noon for bulletin articles.
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