Beginning on January 25, and continuing through February 16, the St. Francis elementary school and the Pastoral Council's Outreach Ministry will collect winter socks, scarves, knit hats, and gloves. Collection baskets are located by the church entrance. These items will be donated to Loaves & Fishes and Mercy Pedalers. Thank you for your generosity. Click the title for more information on these two organizations.

Do you feel called to minister to those who are sick or unable to attend Mass? We are looking to rebuild and strengthen the Communion for the Sick ministry. This ministry is a beautiful way to share Christ with those who are unable to make it to Mass. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact Debbie Clingingsmith at [email protected]. Fr. Amer will provide a training once a group is formed.  Expect to complete safe haven and live scan training to participate.

IT’S PLANT THYME! A reminder from Pathways for Justice Ministry’s (PFJ) April Garden Plant Fundraiser Sale! Gearing up for the spring plant sale, PFJ could use your help in collecting the following: * Small and large plantings, especially gallon size or larger; * Bulbs, vegetables, succulents---your choices too! * Small, large, used and new planters and pots--especially decorative ones—cleaned, if needed; * Garden Art, including Bird Feeders, Chimes, etc. Collect and begin to grow now for future donations to the sale!! Please, please, please remember to label your plant donations. We can help! For additional information, please contact Jane Potter at [email protected] or Karen Shepard at [email protected] or 530-383-6133 Thank you in advance for your efforts to make the Plant Sale on Sunday, April 28th a success!!! -FrancisFest Fundraising Committee 

Please continue to pray for all those affected by the wildfires sweeping through southern California, especially the residents who have been displaced, lost their residences or evacuated. We ask for God’s protection upon the firefighters, emergency personnel and volunteers providing much needed immediate and long-term support. Pray for those who have died and all those suffering losses during this catastrophic time. Parishioners wishing to donate money can click on the title for more information.

World Day of Consecrated Life is on February 2, 2025: In 1997, Saint John Paul II, instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life – consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day.

As many of you know, the Church has been closed during the week due to the building project, but we are now reopening it. The Church will be open from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM on Monday-Thursday and 8:00 AM-1:30 PM on Fridays.

Dear Parishioners, dear pilgrims of hope, As we begin this new year, I would like to offer house blessings to any families or individuals who would like to have their home blessed. This is a beautiful tradition that invites God’s presence and peace into our living spaces, offering protection, grace, and renewal for the year ahead. If you would like to schedule a house blessing, please feel free to reach out by contacting the Office Manager  by phone or email, to arrange a time that works well. I look forward to sharing this special moment with you! God bless you, Fr. Amer †

IMPORTANT NOTE!!!!: For those who have purchased tickets for the Winemaker's Dinner, please be aware that there is a time conflict. A married couples weekend will be held at San Damiano Retreat Center, a Franciscan Retreat Center in Danville, California. The theme is "Living a Fulfilled Marriage." The retreat will be from Friday evening, February 28 to Sunday lunch, March 2, 2025. Cost is $500 per couple and includes meals and everything for the weekend. Check-in on Friday is from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. The retreat concludes with lunch at noon on Sunday. Register here!

The office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has purchased tickets for the Winemaker's Dinner. Thanks to your incredible support, we are thrilled to announce that we have reached full capacity for the event! As a result, ticket sales are now closed. We truly appreciate your contributions.

The Jubilee Year starts on December 24, 2024 with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome. The theme is Pilgrims of Hope. In our Diocese, we will celebrate a special Vigil mass to proclaim the Jubilee Year at the Cathedral on Saturday, December 28, 2024 (The Feast of the Holy Family). This significant celebration in the Catholic Church will continue throughout 2025 until the Holy Door closes on December 28, 2025. The Jubilee Year officially concludes in Rome on January 6, 2026. What is the Jubilee Year? A jubilee year is a time in which God’s holiness transforms us. The Bible indicates that the holy year was intended to be marked as a time to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation. In 1470, Pope Paul II declared that Holy Years would be celebrated every 25 years. Holy Year, or Jubilee Year, includes special celebrations and pilgrimages, strong calls for conversion and repentance, and special opportunities to experience God’s grace through the sacraments, especially confession. For more info about how to celebrate the Jubilee Year, click the image.

January 22 marks the anniversary of the lamentable 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Roe v. Wade. While Roe was overturned in 2022, we recognize the tragedy of legalized abortion that still grips the State of California. You are invited to join Bishop Soto for a Mass of Reparation, to be held on Wednesday January 22, 2025 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, located at 1017 11th Street, Sacramento. The Mass will begin at 12:10 p.m. Come join us in prayer. For more information contact Deacon Danny Patterson at (916) 733-0133 [email protected] or the diocesan website at www.scd.org/event

Starting in January, we will no longer be having daily Mass on Mondays. We will also have a temporary new schedule for daily Mass for the month of January. Please click here for the new times. These changes will not take effect until January.

Register your child in TK-8 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Young Adult Discernment Retreat: The Office of Priestly & Religious Vocations, invites young adults ages 18-32 to discern their vocation. The retreat will be on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 3:30pm to 8pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2355 Monroe Ave., Red Bluff, CA 96080. Cost is $50 (Scholarships available, if needed). For more information, please contact us at (916) 733-0258 or by email at [email protected] . To register visit: www.scd.org/vocations (Registration deadline is Friday, March 21, 2025).

Deus Vocat & Quo Vadis Retreat for Ages 13-17: The Office of Priestly & Religious Vocations, invites youth ages 13-17 to ponder God’s call. The retreat will be on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 8:30am to 2pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2355 Monroe Ave., Red Bluff, CA 96080. Cost is $50 (Scholarships available, if needed). For more information, please contact us at (916) 733-0258 or by email at [email protected] . To register visit: www.scd.org/vocations (Registration deadline is Monday, March 24, 2025).

There are claims stating that abortion will solve the problem. However, these claims do not address the landslide of problems it creates – feelings of sadness, guilt, grief, isolation, and depression. Rachel’s Ministry Retreat allows the healing process to begin for those who suffer from the traumas of abortion by offering Jesus’ forgiveness and healing love and the hope and promise of resurrection. Two retreats will be offered next year: February 28-March 2, 2025 (in Spanish) June 6-8, 2025 (in English) If you or someone you know would benefit from the weekend retreat, to experience God’s love, mercy, and compassion, please call Project Rachel at 916-733-0161 and start the process of accepting God’s loving mercy. More information is available here!

Lay Ministers, Priests, and Deacons who are interested in becoming a Tribunal Parish Advocate are welcome to attend an introductory or advanced training at the Pastoral Center in April and September 2025. Register here.

We are updating our membership records to ensure accurate contact information for all parish members. We will not be asking for any sensitive information, such as bank account details. The information we will be requesting will only include basic contact details. To accomplish this goal, we kindly ask everyone to fill out a short Google Form. Please click the image on the left to complete it. Thank you for your support!

Come tour St. Francis Elementary every Tuesday until February. See flyer for details