Franciscan Chapel Center - A Roman Catholic Church

General:

That the Christians of the Middle East may live their faith in full freedom and be an instrument of peace and reconciliation.

Mission:

That the Church may be the seed and nucleus of a humanity reconciled and reunited in God's one and only family, thanks to the testimony of all the faithful in every country in the world.

General:

That international attention towards the poorer countries may give rise to more concrete help, in particular to relieve them of the crushing burden of foreign debt.

Mission:

That the particular Churches operating in regions marked by violence may be sustained by the love and concrete closeness of all the Catholics in the world.

FCC Calendar for June/July 2009

June 27, July 4, 11,18,& 25, Saturdays Course in Christianity, 7:15 pm

June 27 & 28, Saturday & Sunday Second Collection at all Masses—Holy Father’s Support (Peter Pence)

July 1, Wednesday Knitters for Love Ministry, 7 pm

Second Collection
Peter Pence is the name given to the financial support by the faithful to the Holy Father as a sign of their sharing in the concern of Successor of Peter for the many different needs of the Universal Church and for the relief of those most in need. This weekend, a second collection will be collected at all Masses in response to the Vatican’s request for the Holy Father’s support. Thank you for your support and generosity.

Rice Program Summer
Sign-up Board
in the Lobby Today
Ever wondered about the Rice Cake Making Program? Now’s your chance to find out, first hand, what it’s all about. Rice cakes are made and distributed to the homeless men and women in Shibuya every day of the year. During the summer months, when many of our regular volunteers are out-of-town, we need additional help. There are 2 ways to help:

1. Rice Cake Making Volunteers-- It's easy, fun and takes about one hour. We make them right here in the Chapel's basement kitchen. No prior experience necessary! Bring a friend or bring your family. Check out the sign-up board in the lobby for any available yellow slot or for more information.

2. Delivery Volunteers -- is for those who have a car and enjoy seeing the beauty of the rising sun. It is a very meaningful and fulfilling part of the program. Drive time from the church is about 10 minutes and it takes another 15 minutes for distribution. For more information please see the sign-up board or contact Francois Hermellin at 090 3544 4345 or 03-3464-0045.

Please sign up for a one hour shift on the sign-up board in the lobby after Mass today. And thank you for your help in keeping this much appreciated ministry in operation all year long.

Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion
Kindly get your schedule for the month of July placed near the window of the reception office.

Women’s Network News
Want to reach out to those in need in a practical way?
Join KNITTERS FOR LOVE!
Wednesday, July 1st 7-8:30 pm
Knit for Operation Christmas Child.
Can't knit?
Our expert will teach you. Contact Frances Moyer about yarn and needles at 090-7267-4728

The Parish Council has put together the following mission statement and is interested in feedback and comments from the parish. Please write down your thoughts or suggestions and put them into the box provided in the FCC lobby.
We appreciate your input!

“The Franciscan Chapel Center is a parish community where Catholics from around the world gather in the power of the Holy Spirit to worship God and serve Jesus Christ, each other and their neighbors in Tokyo.”

CALLING ALL ADORERS!

“My joy, My pleasure, My delight is to be with you." (Prov 8:31)

FCC is Now Blessed to have WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Sundays from 1 pm TO 5 pm.

Come and spend time in the presence of the Lord!