OCTOBER 18, 2015 The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org Weekend Mass: Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 5:30 pm Daily Mass: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am St. Mary of the Angels Chapel See page 12 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Formation Our Mission Statement Inspired by our patron Francis of Assisi, we seek to proclaim the reign of God by growing in Holiness through our experience of Christ in word, sacrament and one another, offering Hope to those who hunger for human dignity, and extending Hospitality to all. Is Off to a Big Start Bishop Burbidge speaks to the youth before confirmation Over 170 youth and adults were confirmed by Bishop Burbidge on October 3
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OCTOBER 18, 2015
The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
Weekend Mass: Saturday: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am 9:30 am
11:30 am 5:30 pm
Daily Mass: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am
St. Mary of the Angels Chapel
See page 12
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Formation
Our Mission Statement
Inspired by our patron Francis of Assisi, we seek to proclaim the reign of God by growing in Holiness through our experience of Christ in word, sacrament and one another, offering Hope to those who hunger for human dignity, and extending Hospitality to all.
Is Off to a Big Start
Bishop Burbidge speaks to the youth before confirmation
Over 170 youth and adults were confirmed by Bishop Burbidge on October 3
A few thoughts on a Sunday afternoon as I take a little break from the Patriots-Cowboys game….
This past Sunday, a glorious fall day with blue skies and temperatures in the low 70s, I took a drive to the Oak City Outreach Center in downtown Raleigh. Oak City Outreach is a place for those
who are hungry to come for a free meal. Members of our parish community were there to help serve. There were long tables set up with sandwiches, hard-boiled eggs, chocolate chip cookies, salad, watermelon, and bottled water. Every few weeks or so our parish helps out there by preparing and serving the food. There was a 7-year-old girl who was there helping; she had heard about it somehow and wanted to become involved. Many thanks to all who are involved in the Oak City ministry. I was glad to see it in action.
You may recall the week before last we had our annual Francis-Fest. Something like 1,600 people were here for it throughout that afternoon. Our Support Circle family was here that day and we heard back from them. One of the younger ones said it was the “best day ever” for her. Support Circle is a ministry here at St. Francis that forms a sort of circle of support around a family that might be homeless and looking for help getting their lives in order. Very nice that FrancisFest, with its games, food trucks, tasting stations, and all kinds of other activities was able to bring so many people together like that.
You might be familiar with the Justice Theater Project which puts on plays throughout the year many of which are right here on our campus. Last weekend here at St. Francis I saw A Lesson Before Dying which is based on the novel by Ernest Gaines. It’s intense, and very good. It’s set in Louisiana in the 1940’s and is about a man death row. We are privileged to have this kind of top-notch theater available to us. Performances continue this weekend and next. Recommended!
Finally, next Sunday is the annual Harvest Moon Festival sponsored by our preschool. It runs from 12:30 to 2:30pm, and all are invited. There are still a few spaces left for students in our preschool which is a little jewel on our campus. See page 8 more information. Blessings on your week!
Our welcoming spirit comes from the thousands of involved parishioners who invite you to join them in sharing their gifts and talents so generously. Our vibrant ministries and liturgies are, thanks to all of you, helping us to live our mission each day. If you are new to the parish, please contact me and let’s see where the spirit leads us.
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Holly Hutchinson, daughter of Karen and William Hutchinson, and Dan Vincitorio, son of Mary and Michael Vincitorio Jacqueline Zaengle, daughter Guy and Janice Zaengle, and Nick Barone, son of Dominick and Barbara Barone
+ Fred Cecchi Husband of Joan Cecchi + Joseph Kurzweil Husband of Fran Kurzweil + Clarene Mahlmeister Mother of Amy Shaw + Pearl McCormick Mother of Trish Raffel + Kevin Milus Son of Joan Milus
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Laudato sí Summary: Chapter One The first chapter of the encyclical is a frank look at the facts of our world so that the reader might “become painfully aware” of the ways we have not been providing protection and care of the very place we call “home.” This chapter is not meant to be abstract analysis but to “turn what is happening to the world into our own personal suffering and thus to discover what each of us can do about it” (19).
The bulk of this chapter paints in detail a somewhat dire diagnostic picture of what’s happening: a vari-ety of forms of pollution, increasing deforestation, a disturbing warming of the climate, depletion of natural resources (especially quality drink-ing water), loss of biodiversity, the decline of quality of human life and relationships, and the global inequal-ity gap between the poor and the rich (20-52). There is consensus among scientists that this picture is not fabricated but a real glimpse into the unsustainable “state of the union” of our world.
While other chapters elaborate on root causes that the pope sees linked to these symptoms, this first chapter begins to name them. First and foremost is a “throwaway culture” that ruthlessly consumes, exploits, and discards human life
and our natural resources. He also indicts the all-pervasive “techno-economic paradigm” of the last two hundred years that emphasizes above all things efficiency, speed, technology, commodification of goods and services, and quick and easy profit. While it seems that we lack a culture and leadership to confront this cultural crisis, this chapter ends with the Pope ask-ing us to cast off the distractions that dull our consciousness, listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, and begin to dialogue about solutions.
Questions
1. Where and how do we hear the “cry of the earth and the cry of the poor”? Does this awareness affect our habits? What do we do with our feeling of powerlessness and indifference? 2. Why has leadership been weak regarding the world’s environmental crisis? 3. What can we do this week to participate less in the throwaway culture and techno-economic paradigm?
Understanding Laudato sí Together Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace
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All Souls Mass Monday, November 2 7:00pm
During the liturgy we will honor all who have died during the past year. As the deceased’s name is read, a relative or representative will present a photo (5x7 or smaller) to be placed near the altar. After Mass all photos will be on display for the month of November. If you have a loved one who has died since last October and would like their name to be read at mass, email Tresa Pickup at [email protected].
Memorial Garden Mass Saturday, November 7 9:00am
This beautiful memorial Mass is to celebrate the life and faith of all those inurned or memorialized in the St. Francis Memorial Garden as well as those buried in the St. Francis portion of the cemetery at Raleigh Memorial Park. All are welcome to attend. Mass is held outside in the Memorial Garden so please dress accordingly. Mass will be followed by a cider reception.
Book of Remembrance
Throughout the history of the Catholic Church, November has been the month in which we remember our deceased. This November, as in years past, we will make available our Book of Remembrance. It will be on display throughout the month for all to view, to remember, and to pray for those whose names are inscribed. This is a wonderful way to honor the dead and demonstrate that truly “life is not ended, but changed.”
To have your loved one’s name added, simply fill out the All Soul’s Offertory envelope or email Tresa Pickup at [email protected]. A new request must be made each year. A small donation is welcome, but not mandatory.
Journeying with Grief Through the Holidays Sunday, November 1, 2:00-4:00pm Anthony Hall Founders Room
If this is your first holiday after the loss of a loved one, please consider signing up for this workshop. Learn to celebrate your loved one and the holidays. Seating is limited. To RSVP, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/journeying or call 919-847-8205x0.
Romans 5:5
Community Prayer Book
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiv-ing, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:6-7
Every time we gather for liturgy we are surrounded by the Body of Christ. Some of the members of Christ’s body are celebrating joys, some facing trials, some experiencing peace and others pain. Wherever we are on our journey, we are called to bring these petitions before God and others. One of the ways we can do this is with our community’s prayer book. This book is located in the sanctuary near the statue of St. Francis and is available for anyone to record their petitions. We will pray for all the prayers listed in this book at each Sunday liturgy.
Prayer Line Ministry
Sometimes the prayers on our hearts are quite personal. For those times, consider enlisting the support of our Prayer Line Ministry.
You can stop by the Steward-ship Center and write your confidential prayer request and drop it in the box. Then it will
be gathered and sent to our team who will pray for your intentions. If you're more comfortable on line, you can send your prayer request via our website and it too will be gathered so our team can join their prayers with yours. Look for this icon on the bottom of the St. Francis home page to submit your request, ww.stfrancisraleigh.org.
November: Month of Remembrance
“Hope does not disappoint”
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Sharing the Fruits of Ministry
Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace
T hey both start from the same place, folks
getting married and the tribunal at our diocese. Both believe in the permanence and partnership of marriage.
Both believe that all marriage is valid. But life doesn’t always work out according to plan.
Recently, we had Vikki Newell on campus. Vikki is the Director of the Tribunal in Raleigh. She has also been through the process to receive a Decree of Nullity. She describes it as a compassionate process that all begins with a phone call to the diocese. Each peti-tioner is assigned an advocate who will walk with them throughout the entire process. And the meetings with the advocate don’t need to take place at the diocese. To give you an idea of how many folks go through this process - there are 90 advocates in our diocese!
The whole process focuses on who the couple was when they were courting and getting married, because that’s the part that’s important to the question of validity. Each person has to fully, consciously and freely join in the covenant of marriage. There are questionnaires to complete for the couple and for witnesses who knew the couple around the time of the marriage.
There’s no time limit on how long you have to have been married, how long you’ve been divorced, whether you were married on a military base or in another country. There are accommodations for most any situation, even if you don’t know where your ex-spouse lives now. And the decree of nullity only affects the two people who got married. Not the validity of their children, not their children’s sacra-ments and not their access to the Eucharist.
There are new rules/norms now. There’s no charge for the process. And on December 8, 2015, there is a big change. If both parties agree that the marriage is invalid and if the tribunal agrees that the marriage is invalid, there’s no need for the case to be referred to the Archdiocese in Atlanta.
So if you’re wondering if you should start this process, please call Vikki Newel at 919-821-9759. If you’d like support while you go through this process, consider joining our DivorceCare group. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/divorce-care/.
Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness
W e are excited about
beginning our ninth year of partnership with Habitat for Hu-manity in building homes in Wake County. Each year is a bit different and so our trend contin-ues. This year in-stead of building one house over the course of the fall and winter, we are now a part of the Building on Faith initiative where several homes are being constructed simultaneously in one neighborhood by a coalition of faith communities. No more will committed volunteers be sent home early because of unforeseen construction delays or missing supplies. When multiple homes are being built, there is plenty of work to be accomplished in a day.
In early August, St. Francis parishioners participated in a touching and inspiring home dedication and ground blessing for the completion of the first of the six Building on Faith homes. It was powerful to see the joy in the Famoroti family as we dedicated their home. It was fun to see the excitement in the Abaali and Boudra families as the grounds of their homes were blessed.
There are currently three Building on Faith homes in various stages under construction and two more Building on Faith homes that will begin soon. As a part of the Catholic Coalition, St. Francis has committed to the following workdays.
Provide 15 volunteers to work from 8:30am to 4:00pm November 14 and December 5. We look forward to seeing you!
As part of the contract with every Habitat homeowner, the families commit to a minimum of 250 sweat equity hours in which they work on their own home as well as on the homes of other soon-to-be Habitat homeowners. We also need volunteers to prepare lunches for our SFA workers on those days. We ask that you prayerfully consider joining us and your fellow St. Francis parishioners for a day or two of building - not only building a home - but building our St. Francis community within the larger faith community of Wake County. For more information, please contact Bob and5 Diane Steinbeiser at 919-846-8026, [email protected].
Serving Others with Habitat for Humanity
Diane Steinbeiser, St. Francis Habitat for Humanity Ministry Leader
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T he church tour was a very special time for our 4s and 5s. They were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the church while not in use to learn all about all the wonderful
symbols used in our Catholic Mass.
In comparing “God’s house” to their own houses, the children were invited to notice the many similarities. The children were told that we come together in God’s house to pray and share a special meal together. We talked about how, at our homes, we might wear special clothes, set our tables, and prepare a special meal when guests are coming. They had the opportu-nity to see the priest’s vestments, the altar server’s robes, and the unconsecrated hosts. They stood at the ambo, baptized a baby doll in the baptismal font and smelled the sacred oils used at baptism, confirmation, and anointing of the sick.
While many children go to church with their parents and families, after their church tour, they should understand a little bit more about why we do what we do!
“Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! ...”
Psalm 150:1-6
A Special Church Tour
T he Franciscan School is committed to making our school a safe and caring place for all students. Children learn best when they feel safe, respected and cared. As part of the school’s anti-bullying
program that was launched last year, the Franciscan School was proud to host psychologist Jim Bisenius. Jim is a nationally known speaker and creator of a proactive anti-bullying program known as Bullyproofing at the school on October 5.
Bullyproofing is a practical and effective bullying prevention program. Jim instructs students, teachers, and parents in ways to eliminate bullying behavior. With 19 years of experience as a child and adolescent therapist in Ohio, Jim has taught his methods to more than 950 schools nationally. He has received a “Child Advocate of the Year” award and a “Violence Protection Award”.
Three student assemblies were facilitated by Jim, one for Kindergarten-2nd grade, one for 3rd-5th grade, and one for 6th -8th grade, along with a staff training session. Parents were also invited to hear Jim speak at the school’s Home and School Association meeting that evening. Parents walked away with concrete tools to help their children, and themselves, given that bullying is a global issue. The sessions were made possible in part by funds raised last spring for the teacher grant program.
Please join us for our Fall Open House on Sunday, November 8 from 12:45pm to 2:00pm, beginning in Jacoba Hall. Tour our school’s beautiful facilities, talk with faculty and staff, and learn more about the curriculum and opportu-nities available to students in grades K-8. To register for the Open House or for more information, please contact Lura Tysiac at [email protected] or 919-847-8205x469.
T he 2016 Annual Offertory Appeal has been focused on introducing and recommending FaithDirect as an electronic giving option.
Faith Direct is a new and exciting way for you to support our parish offertory and second collections. Faith Direct enables you to make your church contributions through direct debit either from your checking/savings account or through your credit/debit card. No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the door.
Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings in much the same way as you may now use it to make your mortgage, car, or tuition payments. Faith Direct also offers you personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes for the collection basket.
You can click on the “Giving” link on the parish website to enroll securely or make changes to your account online.
We are aware that this choice isn’t preferred by everyone. To answer your question, “What do I do if I don’t want to use the egiving option?” We are grateful for the method that you have chosen to make contributions to the offertory. Your contributions, whether by check, stock donations, or other means are appreciated and important to the parish. You do not have to complete a pledge card and return it this year. You will continue to get quarterly reports to keep track of your contributions. Contact Toni Hammes at 919-847-8205x265, [email protected] with any questions about the Annual Offertory Appeal.
Lord, I pray for: Abundance overflowing Beauty around me Courage within me Discernment guiding me Encouragement coming towards me Faithfulness within my heart Gratitude on my lips Hospitality given and received Integrity of life Justice towards others Knowledge so as to teach Love as an act of the will always Mission so as to fulfill my life Nobility at all times Optimism no matter the circumstances Patience towards others Quiet as needed Restfulness when harried Solitude even when with others Tolerance at least Understanding those different from myself Virtue growing despite my vices Wisdom lived Xanadu here on earth and heaven at last Youthfulness no matter my age Zest for living the life of Christ.
Our Abbotswood Eucharistic Ministry is accepting volunteers. Each team meets at Abbotswood once every three weeks to lead a communion service. Training is in-cluded and enjoyment is guaranteed! Contact: Gerry or Karen Collins at [email protected]
Job Connections Ministry Leader(s) Needed: Are you good at networking? Do you enjoy helping people? You’re perfect! This role involves indentifying volunteer coaches to help in the job search process and match the coaches up with job seekers. Contact: Vince Papi, 724-316-2952 or [email protected].
Job Coaches for our Job Connections Ministry: If you’re good at putting your best foot forward, could you help someone else do the same? We need folks to help others with resume development, networking, and inter-viewing skills. Just good at one of these things? Come on anyway. This is a team approach to helping people find their next career. Contact: Vince Papi, 724-316-2952 or [email protected].
Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who receive special training to provide one-to-one Chris-tian care to people in our congregation and community experiencing challenges in life: grief; loneliness; divorce; hospitalization; disability; job loss; and many other life difficulties. Learn how to become a Stephen Minister or receive care from one. Contact: Kathleen Owen, 919-847-8205x241 or [email protected]
Volunteer opportunity to Mentor Engaged Couples: We invite couples married 10 years or more to join the Fully Engaged Ministry team. Mentor couples; help engaged couples talk about beginning their marriage through guided conversation based on a pre-marriage inventory that the engaged couple has taken. Contact: Jason Lillis, 919-847-8205x244.
Feed the Need: Help provide cooked meals to families in our parish who are adjusting to life’s challenges. Sign up for a date that works for you. Contact: Donna Mariani, [email protected] or 919-326-3768.
Baptism Hospitality Ministry: Love Baptisms? So do we! Our ministry provides a calm, well trained, help-ful person to direct Saturday morning communal baptism ceremonies and to assist the baptizing families leading up to their special celebration. This ministry is a great oppor-tunity for families at any stage – and whole families can volunteer together! Training is provided, time commitment is about 3 Saturday mornings per year. Contact: Jason Lillis, [email protected] or 919-847-8205x244.
AA Meeting: Alcoholic Anonymous, daily at 7:15am in Laverna, (log cabin). Enter through the garage. Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7pm, Anthony Hall Rm 403.
Adult Open Play Nights: Assisi Community Center Gym. Visit http://stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-open-play to contact the ministry leaders for each of our adult open play nights. Always Our Children: Safe, welcoming, confidential place for GLBT persons and family/friends of GLBT persons to discuss issues of personal concern. Meeting Sunday, November 1, 3:15pm, Anthony Hall Room 403. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: The first Wednesday of the month, 1:00-3:00pm in the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center and the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00-9:00pm in An-thony Hall Room 405. Carol Gault, [email protected]. Centering Prayer: Thursdays, 9:35am or 7:30pm in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel.
Community Center Classes: Regular exercise classes and parent/child classes run on a weekly basis. www.stfrancisraleigh.org/programs-and-classes. Community Garden: Saturday mornings,10:00 am. Call Pat or Paul Kelly at 919-413-8833, email [email protected] or just drop by.
Divorce Care: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm in the Padua Rm. of the Assisi Community Center. Confidential, co-ed healing from separation and divorce by people who understand and want to help you heal. $20 one time fee. Contact Bill Morgan at [email protected]. Exercise Programs: http://bit.ly/14T9JXR. Men’s Ministry: Breakfast, Monday, November 2, 7:00am, Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center. Visit www.bit.ly/SFAMensMinistry for details. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Thursday, October 22, Clare Hall Room 202, 12:00noon-2:00pm. Contact Regina Sisinni at 919-803-6444 or Cindy Cardello at 919-846-8825.
Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30pm, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel.
55+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons through-out the year and monthly game days September through May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Contact Carole Warner, 919-321-1289. The St. Francis Single/Single Again Ministry: Activities include game night, service projects, monthly birthday dinners and nights on the town. Contact Kathy Duckworth for more information at [email protected] Third Option: A marriage skills-building small group, http://bit.ly/sfathirdoption. Young Adults Community: (20’s and 30’s) Weekly Bible study every Wed.,7:00pm, Anthony Hall Rm. 403.
Welcome Coffees: Our next welcome coffee will be on Sunday, November 15 after 9:30am Mass. Contact Trina Sugrue at 919-847-8205x245, [email protected]. Register at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/welcome-events. 10
B ishop Burbidge will celebrate the annual Mass for the Deceased Bishops, Priests, and Deacons of the Diocese of Raleigh on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton Grove at 11:00 am at the altar in the parish cemetery. The faithful are most welcome to attend
the Mass, as we pray for those Bishops, Priests, and Deacons who so faithfully served the mission of Christ and His Church throughout North Carolina. The Mass will then conclude with the blessing of the graves of the deceased clergy buried in throughout the parish cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated in the parish church.
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Cross Train and Cross Road, our middle and high school youth ministry programs, began their year with the 1st Annual Papal Games. It proved to be an epic night celebrating the Pope’s visit to the US. By moving through a series of stations, the youth learned about the Pope, our church’s teachings, and its rich history. Activities included the Swiss Guard Gauntlet, Sistine Chapel Painting Challenge, Chair of St. Peter trivia, and the Conclave sprint! The youth also made a video message to send to Pope Francis. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/formation to have your youth join in the fun!
The Young Adults Charis Retreat 35 young adults gathered at Montreat Conference Center for a weekend of fellowship and reflection which focused on how the transitions we go through in life – new job, big move, relationships beginning and ending – are informed by the Pas-chal Mystery of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Keep an eye out for more information about our next “Transitions” retreat in 2016 at stfrancisraleigh.org/charis.
Cross Walk, our small group forma-tion program for children in grades K-5, started the year off with special programming by Bricks4Kidz. By building, creating, and working together, the children deepened their understanding of the Gospel message that Jesus wants all to belong to his family, live in solidarity with one another, and build each other up. In a hands-on way, they experienced how we are all linked together and should serve one another. For information visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/cross-walk.
Confirmation Over 170 youth and adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, October 3 during two beautiful liturgies celebrated by Bishop Michael Burbidge. For more information about confirmation preparation, email jennifer.fiduccia @stfrancisraleigh.org.
Formation Returning Catholics Fr. David McBriar 847-8205x261 Rite of Christian Initiation-Adults Gabriele Monetti [email protected] Christian Initiation of Children Gabriele Monetti [email protected] Intergeneration. Fam. FF (FIRE) Gabriele Monetti [email protected]
Family Life AAMEN Ministry Leon Cooke 740-7515 Baptism Preparation Bill & Regina McCrorie 847-6757 Family & Marriage Enrichment Steve & Cecy Becker 870-0694 Marriage Preparation Team Theresa & Mark Baumgartner 848-3383 Men’s Ministry Steve Becker 870-0694 San Damiano House Marc Kielty 847-8205x266 55+ Adults Group Carole Warner 919-321-1289 Senior Monthly Potluck Joe & Kate Corsaro 554-4498 Single/Single Again Kathy Duckworth [email protected] Kathy Reynolds [email protected] Young Adults Melissa Misko [email protected]
Community Life Youth Basketball Rich Wessel 870-1643 High School Basketball Tim Burns 949-4472 Youth Volleyball Mary Arleth 847-8205x379 Adult Summer Basketball Tim Burns 949-4472 Adult Gym Nights Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 Community Center Programs Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Summer Camps Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Parish Community Events Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 Assisi Café Volunteers Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Assisi Café Entertainment Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 Babysitting Co-Op II Ute Feger [email protected]
Liturgy Altar Servers & Thurifers Bob Kaczynski [email protected] Marie Kaczynski [email protected] Assisi Scripture Study Barbara Efird [email protected] Liturgical Ministry Mailbox [email protected] Children’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 896-6297 Play and Pray Niamh Crotty [email protected] Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 846-5795 Cross Bearers Tresa Pickup 847-8205x488 Deaf Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 412-8365 Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 848-3383 Eucharistic Ministers Deb Rodi 803-3304 [email protected] Funeral Ministers Lisa Gianturco 845-9718 Lectors Mike Wrzesien 624-1592 Shawn Bayle Master of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 622-8883 [email protected] Music Ministry Joyce Petzka [email protected] Parking Ministry Steve Burdett 845-2714 Ushers John Cuomo 931-4308 Troy Chaput 665-7194 Wedding Directors Judy Ferraro 395-3005
Administration Collection Counters Pat Kowite 847-8205x229 Columbarium & Mem. Plaques Joan Port 847-8205x249 Volunteer Receptionists Sue Mathys 847-8205x222 Webmaster Tricia Downs 847-8205x234Campus Beautification Spring/Fall Jim Anderson 847-8205x263
Other Organizations Knights of Columbus Mike Wrzesien [email protected] Marriage Encounter Charlie Abbott ncmarriagediscovery.org Angela Abbott 556-7401 Boy Scouts Pete Oertel 781-8055 Cub Scouts (pack352nc.org) Chris Triplett [email protected] Girl Scouts Jamie Johnson 847-8205x379 Secular Franciscan Order Joanne Jacovec http://ofscentralnc.org
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First Contact New Parishioner Contact: Sue Mathys 847-8205x222 Stewardship—Get Involved Sue Mathys 847-8205x222 The Way of Francis Sue Mathys 847-8206x222
Care and Wellness Resurrection Ministries Consolation & Care Celesta Carlson 818-4122 Emmaus Ministers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Funeral Receptions Celesta Carlson 818-4122
Eucharistic Ministries EMs to Abbotswood Gerry & Karen Collins [email protected] EMs to the Homebound Pat Spencer 706-5324 EMs to the Magnolia Glen Erica Schaab Emerson 617-7765 EMs to the Meadows Andrea McVerry [email protected] EMs to Rex Hospital Edward Gilmartin [email protected] EMs to Springmoor Mary Papi 381-6764
Ministries to the Infirm, Sick, and Hospitalized Transportation to Mass Stephanie Smith 302-0080 Cancer Companions Lisa Cilento [email protected] Caregivers Carol Derrenbacher 554-2578 Caregivers 402 Line 847-8205x402 Medical Facility Visitation Sharon Holland [email protected]
Ministries of Care & Presence Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Carol Gault [email protected] Linda Tucker 900-8280 Caring Casseroles Donna Mariani 326-3768 Divorce Care William Morgan [email protected] Feed the Need Donna Mariani 326-3768 Life After Loss Cindy Nackashi 247-3632 Job Connections Vince Papi 926-7193 Project Rachel [email protected] 852-1021 Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Special Needs Ministry Heather Lisk [email protected] Karen Ondejko [email protected]
Ministries of Prayer & Faith Sharing Centering Prayer Alice Stanford 781-5860 Prayer Line Susan Stamey [email protected] Prayer Shawl Ministry Regina Sisinni 803-6444 Cindy Cardello 846-8825 Rosary Ministry Judy Newell 977-9058
Justice and Peace Education and Advocacy Ministries Advocacy Task Force Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 JustFaith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Justice Theater Project Deb Royals-Mizerk 272-1551
Service Ministries AIDS Care Team Tom Zimmerman 870-1379 Blood Drive Tom & Elaine Dupree 577-6901 Brown Bag Ministry Nanette Kirsch [email protected] Tricia Downs [email protected] Catholic Parish Outreach (873-0245) Sue Hand 846-7954 Climate Change Sheila Read [email protected] Community Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 413-8833 Curbside Care Andrew Rinderer 559-2733 Duke Children's Hospital Ginny Winckelmann 848-8791 Film Night Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Gabriel Project Kip Moffett [email protected] Gay & Lesbian Ministry Jane Paris 847-7431 Chris O’Neill 210-5319 Gay & Lesbian Parent Support Kathryn Cox 609-8425 Habitat for Humanity Diane & Bob Steinbeiser 846-8026 Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (250-0043) Suzanne Szymendera 845-4885 Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier [email protected] Passage Home (834-0666) Peg Cavender 985-5950 Prison Pen Pal Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Ronald McDonald House Julie & Jason Huckaby 624-5065 Sister Parish - Guatemala Carie Gunnell [email protected] St. Francis Feeds Donna Mariani 326-3768 St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104 Support Circles Ellen Ferrone 381-5509 Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network Ron Smith 455-7786
FRANCISCAN FRIARS 226 Fr. Steve Kluge, O.F.M., Associate Pastor 261 Fr. David McBriar, O.F.M., Associate Pastor 224 Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor 249 Joan Port, Assistant to the Pastor
FORMATION MINISTRIES 473 Trish Adamkowski, Administrative Specialist 264 Martina Dumberger, Administrative Specialist 239 Dawn Eagan, Coordinator of Family Formation-Children 238 Jennifer Fiduccia, Coordinator of Family Formation 289 Terri Layer, Admin. Specialist-Family Life 244 Jason Lillis, Coordinator of Family Life 489 Alex Mancuso, Coordinator of High School Formation 269 Jennifer McCourt, Administrative Specialist 236 Matt Merry, Coordinator of Family Formation-Youth 488 Tresa Pickup, Administrative Specialist 230 Jim Wahl, Coordinator of Liturgy and Music
CATHOLIC EDUCATION MINISTRIES The Franciscan School 255 Marie Leone, Receptionist (Main Number) 233 Jennifer Bigelow, Principal 254 Michele Northington, Assistant Principal, K-5 253 Donna Sincock, Bookkeeper, Franciscan School 251 Joanne Sullivan, School Nurse 469 Lura Tysiac, Coordinator of Marketing and Admissions 314 Laureen Wacenske, Guidance 651 Mike Watson, Assistant Principal, Middle School
St. Francis Preschool 240 Cathy Ashton, Assistant Principal for Preschool 262 Jennifer Benik, Marketing Specialist 262 Shelley Freeman, Administrative Specialist Cardinal Gibbons High School 919-834-1625
PASTORAL MINISTRIES 268 Jackie Adamo, Admin. Specialist-Care and Wellness 267 Becky Cawley, Justice and Peace Specialist 241 Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness 270 Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace
FINANCE AND PLANNING 228 Charlie Abbott, Financial Administrator 229 Pat Kowite, Coordinator of Finance and Administration 243 Rob Neppel, Director of Finance and Planning
PARISH OPERATIONS 263 Jim Anderson, Facilities Manager 234 Tricia Downs, Database/Web Specialist 265 Toni Hammes, Admin. Specialist-Stewardship 375 Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life 227 Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operations 222 Sue Mathys, Coordinator of Stewardship 271 Diogenes Ruiz, Coordinator of Communications 245 Trina Sugrue, Admin. Specialist-Safe Environment & Welcome
OUR PRESCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Cathy Ashton, Jennifer Bigelow, Amy Challgren, Barb Dobner, Nicole Gass, Darren Harris, Gail Hemedinger, Trey Morris, Liz Mosler, Heather Lisk, Steve Patti, O.F.M.
OUR FINANCE COUNCIL Delynn Alexander, Jennifer Bigelow, Betty Camp, Rebecca Daumen, Steve Dilger Julio de la Rosa, Ron Doggett, Tim Hrehor, Steven Joseph, Bill Laxton, Robert Longley, Mike Keleher, Marc Kielty, Pat Kowite, Adam McCarthy, Tom Mense, Robert Neppel, David Nerz, Steve Patti O.F.M. Bob Randolph, John Smith
OUR SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Jennifer Bigelow, Jim Carr (co-chair), Patty Carr (co-chair), Mike Keleher, Robert Neppel, Michele Northington, Phil Strand, Lisa Tomaino, Steve Patti, O.F.M.
OUR PASTORAL COUNCIL Jim Carr, Patty Carr, Julia Earnhardt, Thomas Graham, Robert Longley Alberto Lopez, Sue Mathys, Liz Mosler, Jane Paris, Steve Patti, O.F.M.
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This Week and Next... November 6-8 Men’s Retreat with Fr. Steve Kluge Only 8 spaces remaining! Join Steve Kluge, O.F.M., and other men of faith on this great weekend away from the city! Our fall retreat will offer time to build your relationship with God, hear from other men how they are developing their prayer lives, and listen to thoughtful presentations on the life of St. Francis of Assisi. The retreat begins on Friday night with a short opening prayer and reflection by Fr. Steve, and concludes with lunch after Mass on Sunday. More information and registra-tion at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/mensministry.
November 7/8 Our Lady of the Rosary Food Drive Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Louis-burg, NC has the main food pantry in this poor and rural community where approximately 23.7% of the population live below the poverty line. Hundreds of people each month have trouble stretching their income to cover food, they depend on this pantry for help. Food bags will be handed out after all masses the weekend of Oct 31/Nov 1. Donations may be dropped off at the rental truck in our parking lot the next weekend, Nov 7/8. Adult and youth vol-unteers are also needed to distribute bags and accept donations. To volun-teer go to: http://tinyurl.com/olr-sfafooddrivenov2015. Thank you for any help you can provide!
October 25 The Harvest Moon Festival 12:30 - 2:30pm. The Harvest Moon Fes-tival is the Preschool’s largest fund-raiser with all proceeds going to pro-grams that provide exceptional support and learning opportunities for our stu-dents. If you own a company or work at an amazing business, or have some-thing wonderful you’d like to put up for auction, please contact us! It’s tax de-ductible, a great opportunity for adver-tising, and you’ll feel good about your contribution. To donate or ask questions, please contact Todd Bigelow at [email protected] or fill out a donation form online at http://bit.ly/HarvestMoonDonations.
During the Festival this year, the Pre-school will hold its Fall Open House. For more information contact Jen Benik at [email protected].
October 25 Very Last! Registration/Information Meeting for First Eucharist 4:30-5:15pm in Anthony Hall Founders Room. Preparation for Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a two-year proc-ess involving formation, retreats, and workshops. Parents with children in the second year of preparation must regis-ter for this meeting. Reserve your spot by visiting www.stfrancisraleigh.org/ff_first-eucharist. For more info, contact Dawn Eagan at 919-847-8205x239, [email protected] or Jen McCourt at 919-847–8205x269, [email protected].
October 27 The San Damiano Cross Spoke to St. Francis and Is Speaking to Us A Mini Retreat with Fr. Steve Kluge. 2 sessions on Tuesday, October 27, 9:30-10:30am in the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center and 7:00-8:00pm in Anthony Hall Founders Room. Childcare available for the eve-ning session in Clare Hall Room 204. Light refreshments served at both ses-sions. Register at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/adultfaithformation.
October 28 The 55+ Adult Group Pot Luck Luncheon Join us on Wednesday in Clare Fellowship Hall. Menu # 1 A thru D - Main Dish E thru M - Dessert / Bread or Rolls N thru Z - Salad / Side Dish
November 3 Flag Retirement Ceremony The Knights of Columbus and Boy Scout Troop 352 will hold a flag retire-ment ceremony Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30pm. Please bring old flags to the Stewardship Center on the weekends of October 17, 24, 31. Please contact John Buico at [email protected] with any questions.
Needed items: Rice and maseca flour, dried beans, canned tomatoes, canned vegetables, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, canned meats, peanut butter and jelly, dry soup packages, juice, oat-meal or dry cereal, diapers (all sizes). Grocery store gift cards are also a great option. Checks made out to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish are very much appre-ciated as well. For more information, contact Ron or Judy Newell at [email protected], 919-977-9058.
November 8 Franciscan School Open House Please join us for Fall Open House at the Franciscan School Sunday, Novem-ber 8, 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm. The Open House will begin in Jacoba Hall. Families will have the opportunity to tour the school, meet faculty and staff, current students and parents, and explore the curriculum and activities available in grades K-8. For more information or to register, please contact Lura Tysiac at 919-847-8205x469 or [email protected].
November 14 December 5 Habitat for Humanity Build Days See page 5.
December 5 St. Francis Feeds – Oak City Outreach Center: Oak City Outreach Center located in downtown Raleigh (215 S. Person St.) serves individuals experiencing homelessness and/or food insecurity every weekend of the year as part of the Raleigh-Wake Coalition to End and Prevent Homelessness. Volun-teers prepare and serve meals to our brothers and sisters in need. Thank you for any help you can provide! To sign up: www.tinyurl.com/sff-ococ-midday-dec-5-2015
For a complete listing of Parish Events, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/calendar.
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December 15 Mass of Anointing: Two Masses are scheduled each year, one in Advent and one in Lent. This year's Advent date will be Tuesday, December 15 at 9:00 am Mass.
Art & Environment Ministry We are looking for people to help with set up and clean up of the church space during various liturgical events throughout the year. Theresa Baumgartner, who leads our Art & Environment Ministry will be there to lead and direct. We just need some people to do some manual labor. No special talent or training needed. Just show up and lend a helping hand. To sign up for a date, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48adab2dab9-artenvironment.
On-Going Toiletries Drive Many of our low income brothers and sisters within our community and those we reach out to, find that their monthly income just can’t stretch far enough beyond food and rent to cover basic toiletry needs. On an on-going basis we will collect toiletries here at St. Francis to be given to struggling folks. Please drop off new (and new-ish) travel size or any size soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, creams, shaving gear, etc. in the bins in Clare Hall and our Preschool. Every contribution no matter how small will make a difference in someone’s life. Thank you!
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