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 March 6-7 is now available.  Just click here.   (3/7/2010)	KofC ST. PATRICK'S DINNER March 13th, 5:30 PM  Pine Room Take out dinners available at 5:15.  The menu will be corned beef, potato, carrots, cabbage, bread, dessert, hot & cold beverages.  Door prizes and a sing-a-long of favorite Irish tunes with your favorite Irish baritone.  Donations are adults: $12; children 5-12:  $5; children under 5 eat free.  For tickets contact Mike, 323-6001 or Tony 283-3966.  Seating is limited and this event is always a sell-out.  So, get your tickets before too late.  Tickets will not be available at the door.
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 3/7/2010)	SAVE THE DATE ANNUAL LENTEN MISSION Sunday, March 21st - Wednesday, March 24th Begins with Rosary at 6:15 PM each evening Note special "Holy Shroud" presentation on Tuesday, March 23rd by Andre Chapdelaine.
Our Current Events page has been updated to include our March 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 3/7/2010)	EASTER EGG ROLL Sunday, March 28th 12:00 Noon Our own St. Francis Knights of Columbus Council #10698 will be sponsoring its 2nd Annual Easter Egg Roll following the 10:30 am Palm Sunday Mass on the grounds of St. Francis Church.  This event is open to parishioners' and council members' children & grandchildren up to age 7 yrs old.  Rumor has it a special furry friend may make an appearance!  Photos of the children with our furry guest will also be available.  No sign up is needed, but children should bring their own Easter basket!  If you have any questions, please contact PGK Tom Grady at 413-323-4036.
We have added a page for our Knights of Columbus Council #10698.  The March newsletter has just been posted.  (updated 3/7/2010)
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 March edition and a Special Lenten Calendar are now available.  (updated 3/7/2010)	LENT AND EASTER INFORMATION  Our annual Lent and Easter Web page is back as we begin the 2010 Lenten season!  This page provides information about daily and weekly events during Lent at St. Francis Parish.  Information about our Lenten Mission and Holy Week is posted as well.  In addition, links to resources for you and your family for the Lenten season are also included.
RELIGIOUS ED/GENERATIONS OF FAITH INFORMATION Generations of Faith newsletters can also be found on this page and the newsletter for February/Session 5 has been added.  (updated 3/7/2010) Information and registration forms for the 2009-2010 Generations of Faith Program have been added to our Web site and can be found by clicking here.  (updated 8/8/2009) Forms for Confirmation have also been updated and can be found by clicking here.  (updated 8/8/2009) Pictures from the 2009 Confirmation can be found by clicking here. (added June 2009).	EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND VISITATION The Adoration Chapel (entrance around the rear of the church) is open to all parishioners for a visit before the Blessed Sacrament.  Hours of Adoration are 8:00 AM-10:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  If you would like to be part of our Adoration program, either as an assigned adorer or a substitute, please call Pam at 323-7416. The following hours are in need of an Adorer: Monday 4:00-5:00 PM Tuesday Noon-1:00 PM Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00-10:00 AM Wednesday Noon-1:00 PM.
Our Lector and Eucharistic Minister schedule is now available on our Web site. The Altar Server schedule has also been added to this.  Click here for the current schedule.  (updated 3/7/2010)	KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10698 NEWS The March newsletter is now available on our KofC Web page.
Our 2008-2009 Choir photo has been added to our Music Ministry page.  (updated 6/7/2009)	ST. FRANCIS FOOD PANTRY Driver Needed! The food pantry is looking for someone who could go to pick up food from the Food Bank in Hatfield once a month.  Pick up times are during the day and involve some heavy lifting.  If interested in this very important volunteer opportunity, please contact the Food Pantry at 323-6272, ext. 8.  Thank you!
	HELP WANTED High School Coordinator Are you interested?  Know someone who might be?  We have an immediate opening for a part time position, which averages 15 hours a week.  The parish Office of Religious Education is seeking a qualified person to act as coordinator of our High School and Confirmation Preparation Program.  Job requirements are: you must be a practicing Catholic and have knowledge of the faith; experience in teaching; an ability to relate well to teens; availability to work flexible hours, with some nights and weekends; good organizational skills; competence in writing skills; and a commitment to stay with the job long term.  Please send resume and a statement of your vision for Teen Faith Formation to Judy Trickey, St. Francis Church, PO Box 612, Belchertown, MA 01007 or e-mail at reled1@verizon.net.  (Put “Job Application” in the memo, please.)  For more info, call 323-6272, x2
The Pastoral Council subpage has been updated with the following: —minutes from the February Pastoral Council meeting (2/20/2010) —agenda for the February Pastoral Council meeting (1/30/2010) —minutes from the January Spiritual Life meeting (1/17/2010) Pastoral Council meeting executive summaries are available by clicking here.

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