St. Francis

Community News


Our Deepest Sympathy
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lucilla Davalos, of our community. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen

Plan Now for Rummage Sale
Corpus Christi Catholic School community will be hosting a rummage sale on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11th from 7am- noon. Please go through closets, basements, attics, and anywhere hidden treasures may lie to donate to this worthy cause. Furniture is also welcome. If you have items that need to be picked up the week of the sale please contact Katie Schwada at 766-0726, or email at kmschwada@yahoo.com.

Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers
Lawrence Meals On Wheels is currently looking for volunteer drivers. We have regular weekly routes, as well as substitute positions available. Summer and year round positions are available. Each route takes less than an hour to deliver hot nutritional meals to 5-7 homebound individuals within the city limits, between 11:30 – 1:00. Training is provided. Please call 830-8844 to learn more about Lawrence Meals On Wheels.

World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. (Mignon McLaughlin) Take a weekend to fall in love all over again. Worldwide Marriage Encounter provides couples with a unique opportunity to escape from the busy-ness of life and focus on making their marriage the best that it can be. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held September 17-19, 2010 in Olathe, Kansas. For more information contact Ralph & Jan Lewis (Kansas City) at 913-400-7173 or Kyle & Denise Mead (Topeka) at 785-357-5000. To register on-line visit www.wwmesection9.org.

Nursery Opens starting with the 10 a.m. Mass on August 22
We are excited that the nursery will be now available for children infant to 4 years of age at the 10 am Mass. The nursery will open 15 minutes before the mass and will promptly close 15 minutes after Mass has ended. KU students comprise our nursery staff; therefore we will follow their academic calendar and will not offer nursery service when KU is on break. The nursery will open the weekend of August 22nd. It is located in Room 114 of the school. You can pick up the policies in the room when you register your child.

"Taste of Elegance" Silent & Live Auction
Lawrence Meals on Wheels will host their 6th Annual "Taste of Elegance" Silent and Live Auction on September 30th, 5:30 pm at Bella Sera Condominiums. Tickets are $35 and include an appetizer buffet, wine, and exciting silent and live auction items. Call MOW at 830-8844 for info.