Mark your calendars for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry on Friday, October 25 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM! Join us for a delicious fish dinner to support a worthy cause. Plates are $10 per person or $35 for a family of 4+. All proceeds will go to Bartow Family Resources, helping families in need within our community. In addition to enjoying a great meal, we are also collecting diapers (sizes infant through toddler size 6) to further support the families served by Bartow Family Resources. Details: Date: Friday, October 25 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Cost: $10 per plate or $35 for families of 4+ Beneficiary: Bartow Family Resources Donation Request: Diapers (sizes infant through toddler size 6) Come out, enjoy a great meal, and help make a difference!

The altares for Día de los Muertos are elaborate displays created to honor deceased loved ones during Hollowtide. These altars typically include items such as photos, candles, marigolds, etc. We are encouraging all parishioners to bring in a framed photo of their deceased loved ones to add to our altares from October 27-November 2.

Today marks a crucial moment in our parish's journey towards growth and expansion. This weekend, is your final opportunity to participate in our Planning Study survey. Your input is invaluable as we make decisions about our new classroom building and future expansions. Click here to read more!

Last weekend, we announced our parish expansion plans and the importance of your input through our Planning Study survey. Today, we're taking a moment to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in shaping the future of our parish community! Click here to read this weekend's homily announcement.

Our annual Blessing of Pets will be this Friday, October 4th at 5pm. All animals must be on leashes, in cages, or otherwise restrained. Thank you!

Curated by Blessed Carlo Acutis, the Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibition will be coming to St. Francis from Saturday, September 28th - Thursday, October 3rd. You will not want to miss this amazing exhibition curated by our first Millennial Saint! If you would like more information about the collection, view PDFs of the miracle displays, and more, visit www.stfac.org/carloacutis

The Young Families Ministry will meet on Friday, September 27 at 6pm for a Family Tailgate and Games. Wear your favorite sports team gear and bring your favorite tailgate food! Hot dogs and nachos will be provided!

I have some exciting, good news to share with you about our parish. Over the past two years we have been blessed with tremendous growth. We have welcomed over 400 new families, seen our Faith Formation program almost double, and Mass attendance is overflowing on Sunday! Click here to keep reading.

Stroke Scan Plus will be offering vascular and organ wellness ultrasound screenings at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Friday and Saturday, September 27th & 28th. Screenings include carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, thyroid, liver, kidneys, and gallbladder, with an all-inclusive package for $169. Additional bloodwork tests are available, and early detection can help save lives. Call 832-437-7355 to schedule your appointment.

Youth Ministry is excited to partner with St. Vincent de Paul for a collaborative Food Drive! Next weekend, September 14th and 15th, our teens will be passing out bags after Mass. We invite all parishioners to take a bag home and fill it with non-perishable food items. Please bring your filled bags back to church the following weekend, September 21st and 22nd. Your generous donations will help those in need in our community. Let's come together to make a positive impact! Thank you for your support!

Lower Your Income and Taxes with an IRA QCD Gift to the Parish: With an IRA QCD (qualified charitable distribution) gift to the parish endowment fund, you can support your parish without impacting cash flow – and benefit from lowering income and taxes. Contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation ([email protected] or 404.497.9440) for more information or go to cfngalegacy.org.

“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” - Psalm 116:12 A simple way is naming the parish endowment fund as a partial or full beneficiary of your 401K or retirement account. This is easy and costs you nothing during your lifetime. For more information, contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation at [email protected] or 404.497.9440, or visit cfnga.org.

Gifts from a Retirement Account: Designating a percentage of a retirement account to the parish endowment fund in your will is simple and will help the parish forever. This is easy to do by requesting a change of beneficiary form from your plan provider. For details contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation at [email protected] or 404.497.9440.

Gifts to the Parish Using Your Retirement Plan: All 401k and retirement plans have beneficiaries. Consider naming the parish endowment fund as a beneficiary of your retirement plan – even a small percentage. For information on naming beneficiaries on retirement plans, contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia (404.497.9440 or [email protected]) or visit cfnga.org.

Gifts of insurance to help your parish: Insurance is a great way to give a larger gift to the parish endowment fund than you would be able to give through cash. You can do this by designating the parish endowment fund as a full or partial beneficiary of your insurance policy. For additional information regarding gifts of insurance, please contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia: [email protected] or 404.497.9440.

Do you have an insurance policy you no longer need? Donate it to the parish endowment fund. The process is simple and it will help the parish for many years to come. You will receive a nice tax deduction based on the cash value in the policy. For details, contact Juliet Greco at [email protected] or 404.497.9440.

Happy Father’s Day! Make a gift in honor of or in memory of your father. It is easy to honor your father with a gift to his parish endowment fund. Make a gift in his name that will benefit his parish now and forever. For more information, please contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation at [email protected] or 404.497.9440, or go to cfnga.org/give.

“Love never ends.” 1 Corinthians 13:8 – The love for your parish can live on forever when you include the parish endowment fund in your will. The parish endowment fund ensures the vitality of your parish long into the future. To request a free planning your will guide download, contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation at [email protected] or 404.497.9440, or go to cfngalegacy.org to learn more.