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.