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Entries for January 2019

Blessing of Throats - St. Blase Day, Sunday, February 3rd
This Sunday, at the endof Mass, we will have the traditional Blessing of the Throats in honor of the holy bishop and martyr, St. Blase of Sebastea, Armenia, in the early 4th century. All are invited to receive this blessing!  

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New Members of Parish Pastoral Council
Through a process of discernment, the Pastoral Council, together with Fr. Kim, have selected three new members to serve on the Pastoral Council of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.  They are Mrs. Bobbie H. Smith, Dr. Julius Ikenga and Mrs. Glara Martin.  We welcome you to the service of our parish community!  If any members of our parish would like to serve directly on the Pastoral Council in the future or serve currently on a committee of the council, please let Fr. Kim, Fr. Cam or any members of the Council know. 

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Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March – Sunday, January 20th
The 35th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday observance will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019.  The annual march will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the old St. Francis Catholic Center, 708 Avenue I to West MLK Drive and turn right onto Avenue E, north to Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.  Marchers are encouraged to carry flags, banners and signs while wearing identifying badges, emblems or uniforms in support of peace and brother-sisterhood to promote unity. After the march, the program begins at 2:30 p.m. at Friendship MB Church, the choir is providing th...

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Mardis Gras Ball

Posted on January 11, 2019 in: General News

Mardis Gras Ball
Saturday February 16, 2019 7pm - Midnight Leflore Counctiy Civic Center, 200 Hwy 7, Greenwood, MS $35.00 donation per Adult including entertainment by DJ TRAXX CRESTOR New Orleans Style Buffet, Party Favors, and Set-ups Mardi Gras Festive or Semi-Formal Dress Attire NO Jeans - NO Children - ADULTS ONLY Proceeds Benefit St. Francis of Assisi School

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