ST. FRANCIS ANNUAL PET BLESSING

Our Pet Blessing this year will take place on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. 
Parishioners and community members are invited to bring their pets for a special blessing.
In years past, we have had the Columbus Police Mounted Unit here for blessings,
as well as cats, dogs, rabbits, and other animals!

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LITTLE BIRDS CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Praising God in song is one of the joys of our faith!
Beginning Sunday, October 8, choir rehearsals for children in 3rd grade and older begin.
Rehearsals occur in the loft for 15 minutes after the 11:00 Mass.  Those attending Religious Education in the Parish Hall afterwards will be walked to their class.
Click here for a registration form. Click here for a schedule.

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WOMEN'S RETREAT
On Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
our parish is hosting a Women's Retreat in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. 
Seating is limited to 30 participants so register early using the QR code below!

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COMMITMENT SUNDAY
OCTOBER 22

THE GRACE IN GRATITUDE
In gratitude to God for our many gifts, we are called to share them with the parish and wider community.  October 22 is Commitment Sunday at SFA, a time when parishioners are asked to prayerfully consider how they can give their gifts of time, talent, and treasure to the parish or larger community.  Hospitality will be served and leaders of many organizations will be available in the Parish Hall after Masses to answer questions.  Then, pay attention to the nudging of the Spirit. Together, we can show our thanks to God and do much good!
For further information, contact Louis Schulte at schultlj@gmail.com