What's New        Check out this section to find out about new and updated information available on our Web site.	Highlights          Check out this section to find out about new or important happenings at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Our bulletin for the weekend of February 4-5 is now available.  Just click here.   (updated 2/2/2012)	PLEASE NOTE The Pastoral Council will NOT meet in February.
Our Current Mass Schedule is provided as an easy reference to those who are looking specifically for this information.  This schedule is updated weekly.  (updated 1/26/2012)	S.F.O MEETING Wednesday, February 8th 6:30 PM The brothers and sisters of the Saint Pio Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) wish to invite all to their gathering on Wednesday evening, February 8th, at 6:30 PM in the Tovet Room.  If you have any questions, call Lynn Carney at 323-5537 or Kathy Ricardi at 323-9023.
Our Current Events page has been updated to include our February calendar of events.  We have also added PDF versions of the calendars for easy printing.  Be sure to visit and look ahead to the many events coming up at St. Francis Parish.  (revised 1/26/2012)	NOTE DATE CHANGE: Diocesan Training Series for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion March 14, 21, and 28 6:00-8:00 PM Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Granby The first two sessions are required in order to be commissioned as a Eucharistic Minister for service at Mass.  All three sessions are required for those who are not yet commissioned as EM's and who want to become EM's to the sick and homebound.  If you are interested, please talk to Fr. Vern or Deacon Bill so you can be registered in the series.
We have created a special subpage on our Web site devoted to the upcoming Roman Missal Changes.  This page will provide links to valuable resources and information to help us prepare for and understand these changes. (updated 10/23/2011)
Our Choir Page has been updated with song selections for upcoming Masses!  (updated 1/22/2012)	CATHOLICISM VIDEO Next Session Saturday, February 11th, 5:15 PM or Sunday, February 12th, 9:15 AM Note that it is not necessary to attend all sessions.  Feel free to join us when you call.  All sessions will be held in the Church.
Our Knights of Columbus Council #10698 Web page has been updated with the January newsletter.  (updated 1/1/2012)	Fairview KofC Council 4004 ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE February 11th Castle of the Knights, Chicopee Special guest singer from Montreal Canada, Vicki Rose, will perform.  Cocktails will be served at 6 PM and dinner at 7 PM.  Music is by DJ Louie.  Menu choices are Pan Seared Statler Chicken Breast, Surf & Turf (petit filet mignon, filet of sole with stuffed seafood & topped in Hollandaise sauce).  Meal includes lobster bisque, an iceberg wedge with blue cheese (or choice of two other dressings), potato, mixed vegetables, and cheese and crackers. Price is $27.50 per person.  Tickets can be obtained by calling Dottie Turgeon at 413-536-4302, Jane Golob at 413-539-6848, or Ann Graczyk at 413-532-6298.
Our Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Altar Server schedule is available on our Web site. Click here for the current schedule.  (updated 1/8/2012)
The "Growing in Faith" newsletter that is distributed to parishioners on hard copy once a month is now available online under "Faith Lifters" or by clicking here.  The February edition is now available.  (updated 1/26/2012)
The Pastoral Council subpage has been updated with the following: —agenda for the January Pastoral Council meeting (1/1/2012) —minutes from the December Pastoral Council meeting (1/1/2012) —agenda for the December Pastoral Council meeting (12/1/2011) —minutes from the November Pastoral Council meeting (12/1/2011) —agenda for the November Pastoral Council meeting (10/28/2011) —minutes from the October Pastoral Council meeting (10/28/2011) —minutes from the September Pastoral Council meeting (10/1/2011) —updated Pastoral Council By-Laws (1/1/2011) Pastoral Council meeting executive summaries are available by clicking here.	CATHOLICISM How well do you really know your faith? Next session:  February 11-12 There are so many Catholics who wished they knew the Faith better so that they could defend it, talk about it, and KNOW what they are talking about!  CATHOLICISM is a 10 series video teaching on our Faith as Roman Catholics, an incredible opportunity to learn and understand what we believe and why we believe it.  Come and join Deacon Yerick as he hosts this series starting the weekend of December 10-11.  Invest 1 hour and your Faith will be richer and you will really KNOW what it means to be a Roman Catholic, a member of the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ on the Rock of St. Peter! The CATHOLICISM series will be shown on Saturday evenings following the 4 PM Mass and on Sunday mornings between the Masses at 9:15 AM. The dates are:  Dec 10-11, Jan 14-15, Jan 28-29, Feb 11-12, Feb 25-26, Mar 10-11, Mar 24-25, Apr 14-15, Apr 28-29, May 5-6 NOTE:  Although you are encouraged to attend all sessions, it is not a requirement, so feel free to join us for those that you can.
RELIGIOUS ED/GENERATIONS OF FAITH (GOF) INFORMATION Our Religious Education and Generations of Faith pages have been updated with the complete session schedule, including the Confirmation calendar. (updated 11/18/2011)

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