• Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, February 28, 2021

• Lecturas para domingo de segundo de Cuaresma, 28 de febrero de 2021

• Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent, February 28, 2021 by Father Steve

• Homilía para domingo de segundo de Cuaresma,  28 de febrero de 2021 del Padre Steve

Click here or logo to: "Read the readings for Sunday as a family, and then discuss what they say to you or what questions they bring to mind. Then offer prayers of petitions for those you are concerned about followed by the Lord’s Prayer. " Fr. Steve recommends this above watching the Mass online, for our faith is a living relationship.

Haga clic aquí para: "Lea las lecturas del domingo en familia, y luego discuta lo que le dicen o las preguntas que le vienen a la mente. Luego ofrezca oraciones de peticiones para aquellos que le preocupan, entonces continua con la Oración del Señor." El Padre Steve recomienda esto mientras vea la Misa en línea, porque nuestra fe es una relación viva.

Lent began on Ash Wednesday. It is the 40 days of penance in preparation for Easter. During this season we pay particular attention to prayer, fasting, and giving – of our time, talent, and treasure.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting (for those age 18 – 59) and abstinence from meat (age 14 and older) for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence from meat.

When fasting, a person may eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. Fasting assumes avoiding food between meals. Grave circumstances (sickness, dietary needs, social obligation) excuse from the obligation of fast and abstinence, but not from seeking other forms of penance.

Link to video of Dan Jinguji funeral Mass at St. James Cathedral, Seattle. Monday, Feb. 15, 10:30 AM

Click here for a link to the program for the Memorial Mass of
Dan Jinguji, February 7, 2021

Sweet Dreams Daniel, memories of Dan from the WSU School of Music in a YouTube video

You can go to the Washington State Phase Finder tool. It has a questionnaire that helps determine when you are eligible and signs you up for a notification. 

With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from December 8, 2020, to December 8, 2021.

Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.
To read the letter click or tap the picture below.

If you are a Whitman County resident who needs help with utilities, food, rent, gas, furniture, etc., please contact the parish office at 509-332-5312 (leave a message) or email Mary Sutherland. The office will contact one of our St. Francis Guild members. They will listen to your situation and help to the extent that they can, and/or connect you with other resources.

Si usted es un residente del condado de Whitman y necesita ayuda con los servicios públicos, alimentos, alquiler, gasolina, muebles, etc., comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al 509-332-5312 (deje un mensaje) o envíe un correo electrónico a Mary Sutherland. La oficina se comunicará con uno de nuestros miembros del Gremio de San Francisco. Ellos escucharán su situación y ayudarán en la medida que puedan, y/o lo conectarán con otros recursos.

Click on the picture for the Liturgy of the Hours prayer for the current time and day. On Thursday evening you can find the evening prayer that we use for Adoration at Sacred Heart.