Parish bulletin
St. Francis Parish Bulletin – October 4, 2026
In this week’s bulletin
- Rosary for peace, Wednesday, October 7 The St. Francis Girl Scouts lead the rosary in the church at 7 p.m. A public Rosary Rally follows Saturday, October 10 at noon on the south lawn of the rectory by the grotto; bring a rosary and a lawn chair. Questions: Mike Holbrook, 217-653-5555, or Mike Zanger, 217-257-7931.
- Christmas Giving Tree names due October 7 Gift tags are available starting November 21. Gifts are returned at the church entrances only on November 28-29 and December 5-6. To refer a family, contact Maryann Cornwell, 217-430-0528, or Barb Nisbet, 217-257-9473.
- Respect Life Dinner reservations due Monday, October 5 The dinner is Tuesday, October 13 at the Holiday Inn in Quincy: doors 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:00 p.m., guest speaker to follow. Reservations only, with no tickets at the door. Call or text Lyn Schlipmann, 217-653-0075.
- Chess Club first meeting Tuesday, October 6 The Quincy Catholic Schools club meets at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Peter cafeteria for K-8 students. A parent meeting is held the same night, and the club meets Tuesdays for about an hour. Contact Chris Gill, 573-719-9331.
- PTO dance Friday, October 9 Listed on the parish calendar; the bulletin gives no time or other details.
- Holy Name meeting and pancake breakfast The meeting is Wednesday, October 14 at 6 p.m. in the parish center. The Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is Sunday, October 18, 8 a.m. to noon, with fresh sausage available. Call or text Ed Zanger, 217-430-9236, to order.
- Francis Fraternity October events Adoration and confession in the church is October 8, 7-8:15 p.m. On October 15, the group cleans garages near the school and meets in the school parking lot. October 22 is at the KC Range, and there is no meeting October 29. Contact John McDowell, 217-440-8187.
- Ladies of St. Francis meeting moved to October 27 The next meeting is Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. Call or text Mary Fitzsimmons, 217-553-8871, to reserve.
Also inside
- Father Arisman’s column on dressing for Mass, referencing the QND homecoming Mass.
- Mass intentions and parish calendar for October 5-11, plus the liturgical minister schedule for October 10-11.
- Stewardship report for the week of 9/27/2026, with Annual School Fund figures.
- Notices including a death notice for Janet Jacobs, and Knights of Columbus news: Thursday raffle jackpot is $15,236, and Friday chicken dinners are $14 for half a chicken with sides.
- Openings and volunteer requests for a part-time or full-time parish maintenance position ($15-$20 hourly; apply to jtompkins@stfrancissolanus.com), adult funeral servers, and hospital visitors. Grief Share is planned for January.
- Outside events including the Quincy Deanery Council of Catholic Women Fall Gathering on Wednesday, November 18 at St. Mary’s in Pittsfield, and the Father Tolton movie interest page at toltonmovie.com.