Upcoming Events

Soup Sale
Jan
18

Soup Sale

2025 Altar Society Soup-erb Soup Sale

January 18-19, 2025 after all Masses in the Parish Hall

Please register to join the Soup Making Team to make 3 Quarts of Homemade Soup.  Containers, lids and labels provided.  Any soup is great.

Container Pick-Up January 11 & 12 in the parish hall after all Masses.

Soup Delivery Friday, January 17 to the parish office between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OR Saturday, January 18 to the Parish Hall between 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Booth Volunteers are needed after each Mass for a short amount of time.  Please sign up to work in the booth after your desired Mass by registering your name in that time area.

Loaves of cornbread and tickets to win Soup-A-Month for a Year will be sold.  Proceeds for all church candles used throughout the year.

Michelle McGannon 405-740-8556

teacup49@cox.net




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Heavenly Entrees Sale
Mar
8

Heavenly Entrees Sale

Join our Heavenly Entrees Crew and raise money for Altar Candles.  Make one entree of any type to be served cold or hot, and split into two 5-inch x 8-inch disposable aluminum pans provided.  Pre-cooked ready for warming, uncooked ready for baking, or a cold dish ready to serve, variety works well for this sale.  Serving instructions will be written on the lid.

Additional info about entree pan pick-up and delivery on March 9 and 10th will be sent to you by Michelle McGannon after you volunteer below.  NO NEED TO LIST THE TYPE OF ENTREE YOU WILL MAKE.  Have questions, call Michelle (405) 740-8556.  Thank You!!!


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Memorial Mass
Apr
26

Memorial Mass

Altar Society Champagne Brunch and Remembrance Mass

The Altar Society invites all women of the parish to enjoy a Champagne Brunch and Remembrance Mass on Saturday morning, April 26 in honor of all our dear ladies who have died within the last year. Mass starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Church, followed by a beautiful candlelit memorial service and breakfast prepared and served by Altar Society ladies in the Parish Hall at 9:00 a.m. There will be time for sharing, caring, remembering plus gifts.

Event ends at 11:00 a.m. PLEASE COME!

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Christmas Decorating
Dec
23

Christmas Decorating


Join us on Tuesday, December 23 to decorate the church for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass. Many hands will make light work, so please plan to join us.

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The 18th Street Sweet Shoppe Sale
Nov
23
to Nov 24

The 18th Street Sweet Shoppe Sale

This year’s Altar Society’s Sweet Shoppe Sale will be November 23 and November 24 in the parish hall after all the Masses. Please consider helping us raise money for all the funeral dinners and altar linens throughout the year. You may make anything you want, a favorite recipe or something new, everything sells. Deliver items on 11/22 in Parish Office 8:30 am - 4:00 pm or 11/23 in Parish Hall 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Volunteers will plate, wrap and price each item before the sale. Call me if you need to make other arrangements.

Item packaging info: quiches, breakfast casseroles, cakes, pies and breads, etc. sell well on a sturdy plate. Single serve items such as cookies, brownies, etc. can be packaged in 3, 6 or 12 count. Package candies as 1 item appropriate serving sizes. Also jellies, salsas and cheese balls sell well. Please identify these items with a label and indicate if nuts are used.

We have an inventory of serving plates, bowls, etc. on hand, so if you need us to package your item, drop it off in a disposable plan and we will take care of it.

Not a baker, we need help in the booth. Sign up below with Sign-Up Genius to pick you 1 hour booth time. Just call me if you need help with this.

Thank you and I am looking forward to sharing this event’s success with you.

Michelle McGannon

405-740-85556

teacup49@cox.net

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Fall Fellowship
Oct
29

Fall Fellowship

Consider giving yourself the gift of time, just 2 hours on October 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Altar Society is offering it’s annual Fall Fellowship to all women of the parish.

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Aug
17

Mimosas and Muffins

Ladies of the Parish. You are invited to the annual Altar Society Mimosas and Muffins on Saturday. August 17, 10:00 a.m. - NOON in the Parish Hall. Enjoy homemade muffins, sparkling mimosas and warm fellowship with the women of St. Francis while learning ways to serve your parish. Annual dues payment of $25.00 will be accepted by check, cash or card. Use Sign Up Genius to arrive by email to RSVP for the event.

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Memorial Mass
May
4

Memorial Mass

Altar Society Champagne Brunch

The Altar Society invites all women of the parish to enjoy a Champagne Brunch and Remembrance Mass on Saturday morning, May 4 in honor of all our dear ladies who have died within the last year. Mass starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Church, followed by a beautiful candlelit memorial service and breakfast prepared and served by Altar Society ladies in the Parish Hall at 9:00 a.m. There will be time for sharing, caring, remembering plus gifts.

Event ends at 11:00 a.m. PLEASE COME!

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Spring Fellowship
Apr
9

Spring Fellowship

Join us for our Spring Fellowship Tuesday, April 9th in the Parish Hall. Our speaker will be from the Women’s Sanctuary.

We will be collecting donations for Women’s Sanctuary. Donated items needed are:

Please consider helping the Sanctuary Women’s Development Center.  It is a day shelter serving homeless and at-risk women and children.  Donations needed: travel size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, socks, chapstick, new underwear (size large),  Walmart gift cards, bras, depends and sanitary pads.

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We Make It You Take It Casserole Sale
Mar
9
to Mar 10

We Make It You Take It Casserole Sale

  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please consider volunteering to make one casserole and split it into two 5 x 8-inch pans provided with lids for our sale. It can be either a bake/serve or heat/serve dish with serving instructions written on the shiny lid top.  Any type of casserole will work.

Casserole pan-pick up will be on March 2-3 after all the Masses in the parish hall.  Casserole drop-off will be in the Parish Hall either on Friday, March 8 from 8:30 am-4:00 pm or Saturday, March 9 from 2:00-6:00 pm. All casseroles must be dropped off by Saturday night at 6:00 pm.

Three Booth volunteers are needed after each Mass. Registration to serve is available below.

Proceeds used to purchase all Altar Breads for the year!


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Soup Sale
Jan
20
to Jan 21

Soup Sale

  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2024 Altar Society Soup-erb Soup Sale

January 20-21, 2024 after all Masses in the Parish Hall

Please register to join the Soup Making Team to make 3 Quarts of Homemade Soup.  Containers, lids and labels provided.  Any soup is great.

Container Pick-Up January 13-14 in the parish hall after all Masses.

Soup Delivery Friday, January 19 to the parish office between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OR Saturday, January 20 to the Meerschaert House Lobby between 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Booth Volunteers are needed after each Mass for a short amount of time.  Please sign up to work in the booth after your desired Mass by registering your name in that time area.

Loaves of cornbread and tickets to win Soup-A-Month for a Year will be sold.  Proceeds for all church candles used throughout the year.

Michelle McGannon 405-740-8556

teacup49@cox.net




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Christmas Decorating
Dec
24

Christmas Decorating


Join us on Friday, December 22nd at 10:00 a.m. to decorate the church for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass. Many hands will make light work, so please plan to join us.

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The 18th Street Sweet Shoppe Sale
Nov
18
to Nov 19

The 18th Street Sweet Shoppe Sale

2023 Annual 18th Street Sweet Shoppe

This year’s Altar Society’s 18th Street Sweet Shoppe Sale will be on November 18 and November 19 in the parish hall after all the Masses.  Please consider helping us raise money to purchase and maintain all the liturgical altar linens used throughout the year.  You may make anything you want, a favorite recipe or something new, everything sells.  You may deliver your item(s) to the parish hall on Friday, November 17 from 8:30-4:00 or on Saturday, November 18th between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Volunteers will plate, wrap and price each item before the sale.  Call me if you need to make other arrangements.

Item packaging info: quiches, breakfast casseroles, cakes pies and breads, etc.  sell well on a sturdy plate.  Single serve items such as Cookes, brownies, etc. can be packaged in 3, 6, 12 count.  Package candies as 1 item in appropriate serving sized.  Also jellies, salsas, and cheese balls sell well.  Please idenify these items with a label and indicate if nuts are used.

We have an inventory of serving plates, bowls, etc on hand, so if you need us to package your item, drop it off in a disposable pan and we will take care of it.  

Thank you and I am looking forward to sharing this event’s success with you.

Michelle McGannon

405-740-8556

teacup49@cox.net

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Aug
26

Mimosas and Muffins

Join us for our first event of the year Mimosas and Muffins. Enjoy time with the ladies of the Altar Society and take part in our Unique Boutique. Come and learn about all the opportunities that the Altar Society as to offer. RSVP will be done through Sign Up Genius.

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Memorial Mass
May
6

Memorial Mass

Please Come! 

The Altar Society invites all women of the parish to enjoy a Champagne Breakfast and Remembrance Mass in honor of all our dear ladies who have died within the last year on Saturday morning, May 6. Mass starts at 8:30 am in the Church, followed by a beautiful candlelit memorial service and breakfast prepared and served by Altar Society ladies in the Parish Hall at 9:00 a.m. There will be time for for sharing, caring, remembering plus a program on Sacred Friendships and gifts ending at 11:00 a.m.  RSVP through Sign Up Genius coming to you soon via email.  PLEASE COME!  

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Spring Fellowship
Apr
11

Spring Fellowship

Join us for our Spring Fellowship Tuesday, April 11th in the Parish Hall. Our speaker will be Monica Dionisio and she will present Sustaining Joy: How to Carry the Joy of the Resurrection All Year.

We will be collecting donations for Women’s Sanctuary. Donated items needed are:

new panties

New or gently used bras

TRAVEL SIZE:

deodorant 

toothpaste 

lotion 

shampoo

Kleenex

chapstick 

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Casserole Sale
Mar
25
to Mar 26

Casserole Sale

  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our Casserole Crew and raise money for Altar Candles.  Make one casserole of any type to be served cold or hot, and split into two 5-inch x 8-inch disposable aluminum pans provided.  Pre-cooked ready for warming, uncooked ready for baking, or a cold dish ready to serve, variety works well for this sale.  Serving instructions will be written on the lid.

Additional info about casserole pan pick-up and delivery on March 24 or March 25 will be sent to you by Michelle McGannon after you volunteer below.  NO NEED TO LIST THE TYPE OF CASSEROLE YOU WILL MAKE.  Have questions, call Michelle (405) 740-8556.  Thank You!!!


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Soup Sale
Jan
21
to Jan 22

Soup Sale

  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Altar Society 2023 Soup Team

Annual Soup-erb Soup Sale

January 21-22, 2023 after all Masses in the Parish Hall

Funds will purchase Altar Breads for the Year

Soup Makers are asked to make 3 quarts of Homemade Soup

Containers and Labels are provided

Soup delivery January 20-21 in the Parish Hall Kitchen

More information will come via email to all team members

Michelle McGannon 405-740-8556


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Fall Fellowship
Nov
8

Fall Fellowship

Consider giving yourself the gift of time, just 2 hours on November 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Altar Society is offering it’s annual November Fellowship to all women of the parish. If you can imagine homemade soup, salad, rolls, and dessert prepared for you and all you must do is sit back and enjoy. Fr. Novak will join us and share behind the scenes stories about the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine. Gifts for Willow will be collected, diapers, bottles, formula, baby wipes, clothes for ages 0-4, bottles, blankets, etc. Hosted by the St. Theresa and St. Joseph Guilds.

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Memorial Mass and Dinner
May
10

Memorial Mass and Dinner

The Mass is offered for family members and Altar Society ladies who have passed away in the current year. The dinner is catered and we do a review of the year and offer gratitude to all. Mass is at 6:30 p.m. in the Meerschaert House Chapel and dinner following in the Parish Hall. Sign-up Genius link coming soon.

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Wine and Cheese
Apr
5

Wine and Cheese

Join us for the Wine and Cheese Party. See old friends and meet new! Learn about the happenings of the Altar Society. Share and Invite your friends! Facebook event coming soon for RSVP!

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The 18th Street Sweet Shoppe Sale
Nov
20
to Nov 21

The 18th Street Sweet Shoppe Sale

Volunteer to bake or work the sale in the Parish Hall on Sat. Nov. 20, 2021 – Sun. Nov. 21, 2021 after the Masses. Times include Saturday at 6:00 pm, or Sunday at 9:30 am and Noon. This is a great fundraiser for Altar Society and so yummy! Please sign-up to bake or work the booth below.

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Fellowship Dinner and Program
Nov
9

Fellowship Dinner and Program

Fr. Bill Pruett’s Wine Information and Tasting Event. 

Come and listen as Fr. Pruett, Pastor of St. James the Greater Parish educates us on what wines are best to serve with certain foods.  Wine Tasting will be offered.  Dinner will be served after the presentation.

 You are asked to bring an unwrapped baby gift for a child ages 0 to 4 years old such as clothing, onesies, diapers, baby wipes, formula, receiving and other blankets, sleepers, etc. These items will be donated to Willow Pregnancy Services. The guild bringing the most baby gifts will be served dinner first.

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Mimosas and Muffin
Aug
28

Mimosas and Muffin

Calling all ladies for mimosas and muffins! Please join us in the Parish Hall on Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 am to Noon for mimosas and muffins hosted by the St. Francis Altar Society. Please RSVP by August 25th to Michelle McGannon 405.740.8556 or teacup49@cox.net. Spread the word and invite your friends!

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