Parish bulletin
St. Francis Parish Bulletin – September 20, 2026
In this week’s bulletin
- No daily Mass Monday, September 21 through Thursday, September 24 The priests are away at Convocation. Wednesday has a Prayer Service at 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., there is no 8:35 a.m. school Mass, and daily Mass resumes Friday, September 25 at 6:30 a.m.
- No school Monday, September 21 Teachers are attending a meeting.
- Principal Julie Radel is retiring from administration Father Arisman announced in his column that she plans to retire at the end of this school year, and asked for prayers for the search for a new principal.
- Rosary before every weekend Mass in October The rosary will be prayed one half-hour before each weekend Mass throughout the month. Leaders are needed, especially for the 4:30 p.m. Saturday and the 7:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses; call Stephanie Ohnemus at 217-228-9616.
- Two events this Sunday, September 20 An hour of Adoration for Priests with Benediction from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at St. Francis, and the League of St. Clare fellowship night at 7:00 p.m. on the church patio with a bonfire rosary – bring a rosary, lawn chair and beverage; call Karen Weiman at 217-242-5513.
- School golf outing Sunday, September 27 At Westview Golf Course, 11:30 a.m. with a 12:30 shotgun start. $75 per person includes 18 holes with cart, food before and after, and prizes. Contact Dan Hoffman at 217-617-3537 or Cindy Hoffman at 217-617-3538 to sign up or sponsor a hole.
- Truth Seekers registration closes Sunday, September 27 The Psalms study meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Bride’s Room of the parish center on October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; and December 1, 8 and 15. Study guide is $27.95. Register by texting 217-430-2234 or emailing John Venegoni at jvenegoni6808@comcast.net.
- BEAR youth group book drive ends September 28 New or lightly used Catholic children’s books for ages 2-7 can be dropped in the box in the north church entryway, for tote bags to keep young children engaged during Mass.
- Area-wide Mass Friday, October 2 At 9:30 a.m. in the QND gym with Bishop Paprocki, gathering staff and students from the four Quincy Catholic grade schools, St. Mary’s in Mt. Sterling and QND. All are welcome.
- Anointing Mass Saturday, October 3 At 8:00 a.m., for anyone wishing to receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Also inside
- Father Arisman’s column on the parable of the workers in the vineyard, with thanks to the Quincy Deanery Council of Catholic Women, the Julie Radel announcement, and the “From Slave to Priest” film on Venerable Fr. Augustine Tolton on September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Quincy Mall VIP 3 theater.
- Mass intentions for September 21-27 and the parish calendar for the week, including PTO Music Trivia on Friday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m.
- Stewardship report for the week of September 13, plus the Annual School Fund totals.
- Welcome and death notices for new parishioners Angelo Domanais and Sarah Watkins and Kevin and Elly Passmore, and for Barb Niewohner and Fran Cook.
- Liturgical minister schedule for the weekend of September 26-27.
- Two job openings – part- or full-time parish maintenance at $15-$20 an hour, resume to jtompkins@stfrancissolanus.com, and substitute teachers, aides and cafeteria workers through Julie Radel at 217-222-4077.
- Group and ministry notices – Ladies of St. Francis new officers and their October 27 meeting, the Ladies Card Party on Thursday, October 1, Holy Name on October 14, Francis Fraternity patio hangout on September 24, sacristans needed for the 4:30 Saturday Mass, the October 25 church tour now full, and Christmas Giving Tree changes.
- Area notices – the St. Anthony Men’s Society chicken dinner on Sunday, September 20, and Knights of Columbus news including Friday chicken dinners resuming September 25.