The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org 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. Our Mission Statement Weekend Mass: Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:30pm Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 9:00am St. Mary of the Angels Chapel January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time See page 3 and 6 St. Francis of Assisi Preschool and The Franciscan School K-8 This Weekend! This Weekend! Open House Open House Dawn Eagan, Director of St. Francis Preschool Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor Mike Watson, Principal of the Franciscan School
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The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
Inspired by our patronFrancis of Assisi, we seek toproclaim the reign of God bygrowing in Holiness throughour experience of Christ in word, sacrament and oneanother, offering Hope to thosewho hunger for human dignity,and extending Hospitality to all.
Daily Mass:Monday - Friday: 9:00amSt. Mary of the Angels Chapel
January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
See page 3 and 6
St. Francis of Assisi Preschooland The Franciscan School K-8This W
eekend!
This Weekend
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Open HouseOpen HouseDawn Eagan, Director of St. Francis Preschool Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor Mike Watson, Principal of the Franciscan School
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January 28 Latino Ministries/ Latin AmericaJanuary 28 Weekly
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May they rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon them:
+ Al Merando Stepfather of Jim Sabak
+ Daniel Joy Husband of Grace Joy
+ Mary Diderich Mother of Gayle Tuomi
Inclement Weather PolicyIf there is a cancelation or delay at TFS due to inclement weather, daily mass will also be canceled. The schedule of the parish offices and other programs and events may or may not be affected. Please check the parish website, call the parish office, or check WRAL or WTVD for information concerning all cancelations and delays. As always, please make the safest decision for you and your family before deciding to attend any event.
This week we begin Catholic Schools week, and after the 11:30 mass this Sunday there is an Open House at both the Franciscan School and the Preschool. Both of our schools are gems that add life to our Franciscan experience here. Please consider dropping by for a tour of the
schools and to learn more about education here for pre-K through eighth grade. Also a reminder that the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is now underway and as always we ask that you please consider making a donation to the BAA on behalf of St. Francis. If you have questions about the BAA, please contact Deb Royals-Mizerk in our stewardship office.
You may have heard that Fr. Jim Sabak’s stepfather, Al Merando, died on Wednesday, January 17 in Connecticut. Jim was there last week for the funeral and we remember Jim’s stepfather and family in our prayers here.
Blessings on your week!
I spent a great deal of time today
Counting my blessings.
Four hundred-ninety to be exact…
Oh,
I forgot one.
Photo by Fr. Steve P. Poem by Fr. Steve K.
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The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Rd. Raleigh, NC 27613
NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE
PAID RALEIGH, NC PERMIT #2034
Innovative programs for children ages 2-5
Stepping Stones before-and after-school care
Age-appropriate faith formation
Specials & in-house field trips
Exploration Station- new outdoor learning area
St. Francis Preschool The Franciscan School Catholic education with excellent academics & meaningful service in a nurturing environment
High-tech tools for learning include SMART Boards, iPads, & Chrome-books
Excellent extracurricular activities, engaging clubs, & championship middle school athletics
NC Opportunity Scholar-ship & Disability Grant Program Participant
www.stfrancisraleigh.org 919.847.8205
Tuition Assistance Available at Both Schools
Elementary K-5 | Middle School 6-8
Please Join Us! Open House
Sunday, Jan. 28 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Ministries of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi
Register for Open House at www.franciscanschool.org
Open House for both schools will begin at 12:30pm in ClareFellowship Hall with a hot dog lunch provided by the Knights of Columbus. Families will then be led on tours around the schools, have the opportunity to visit the classrooms, and ask questions. Open House is a structured event that should conclude by 2:30pm. Please join us and bring your family. We would love to meet you! To register for Open House for either school, please visit www.franciscanschool.org
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Outreach Ministries
Franciscan Statement at the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
January 19, 2018
As Franciscans, our approach to social issues is always to seek deep solidarity with those who are vulnerable or on the margins of society. This stance was embodied by our founder, St. Francis of Assisi, who ignored the norms of his society and made direct encounter with the most despised and vulnerable of his time a priority. When we embrace our world, we seek to repair broken relations that lead to a variety of social issues and maladies: turning away the stranger/the immigrant; the challenge of climate change; lack of care for the elderly and disabled - both physically and mentally; a dis-ease with the dying process; the death penalty; and, as we mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, a particularly tragic one, abortion. Our approach is in line with the leadership of the Catholic church in that we utilize the rubric of the consistent ethic of life. Some criticize this approach, claiming that the consistent ethic of life “waters down abortion” so that it becomes just one of many issues, or that its use does not pointedly challenge persons who might be called “pro-choice.” These criticisms may be fair in some circumstances where the consistent ethic of life is not held in its entirety and, therefore, does not see and respond to attacks on life at all its stages. Nonetheless, the consistent ethic of life teaching is central to the way our Church leadership engages with the world.
The consistent ethic of life is the methodology utilized by the U.S. Catholic Bishops in their “Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities.” In the plan, they quote Pope St. John Paul II and insist, “Where life is involved, the service of charity must be profoundly consistent. It cannot tolerate bias and discrimination, for human life is sacred and inviolable at every stage and in every situation; it is an indivisible good. We need then to ‘show care’ for all life and for the life of everyone.”
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis also uses the consistent ethic of life in his teaching as reflected in Laudato Si. He writes:
The culture of relativism is the same disorder which drives one person to take advantage of another, to treat others as mere objects, imposing forced labor on them or enslaving them to pay their debts. The same kind of thinking leads to the sexual exploitation of children and abandonment of the elderly who no longer serve our interests. It is also the mindset of those who say: Let us allow the invisible forces of the market to regulate the economy, and consider their impact on society and nature as collateral damage. In the absence of objective truths or sound principles other than the satisfaction of our own desires and immediate needs, what limits can be placed on human trafficking, organized crime, the drug trade, commerce in blood diamonds and the fur of endangered species? Is it not the same relativistic logic which justifies buying the organs of the poor for resale or use in experimentation, or eliminating children because they are not what their parents wanted? This same “use and throw away” logic generates so much waste, because of the disordered desire to consume more than what is really necessary. (emphasis added by provincials)
Our own “Franciscan stance” also reflects the consistent ethic of life in that we ground all our action in the radical interconnectedness of all creation. In authentically following Francis of Assisi’s embrace of the most vulnerable, we must view all the various “issues” we face in the context of this
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Parish Life Ministries
Community Center ActivitiesCamp Francis 2018:Registration is OPEN! Camp Francis is our popular summer camp and has lots of cool opportunities in athletics, technologies, arts, and various enrichment areas! Camps are half day or full day. For more information, our brochure and all other summer camp offerings, visit our website athttps://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/camp-francis/
Parent & Child Classes:Registration is now open for Winter & Spring classes! Are you looking for a fun filled activity to do with your young child? Want to learn sign language to better communicate with your infant or toddler? Want to learn some new signs with your toddler and incorporate them with song? Want to connect with your toddler or preschooler with music?Check out Community Life’s Parent Child Classes. All Parent/Child Classes are located in the Cupertino Room of the Assisi Community Center. For more information, visit our website at https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/parent-child-classes-2/.
Youth Basketball Collection Drive:The St. Francis Youth Basketball teams will be supporting the collection drive for Migrant Ministry. It’s a great time to clean out your closets and support Migrant Ministry. The following items are needed: •Men’s long & short sleeved shirts•Men’s long pants & shorts•Bandanas, hats and sunglasses•Work boots and socks•New toiletries•Men’s new undergarments
Collection Bins will be available in the Assisi Community Center Lobby.
If you love someone who has an illness or condition, you know despite the best efforts, the disease sometimes takes control. It’s true with physical conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. It’s also true for people with depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. In fact, if you’re involved in this person’s care, you know that sometimes the best thing you can do is be there – before the crisis when you may see signs of upcoming difficulties, during the crisis to make sure there’s no permanent damage, and when the crisis passes to help re-connect the pieces of the person’s life. But being there is sometimes the hardest thing to do. It takes a toll. If you’ve nodded at any of the preceding statements, I want you to consider signing up for a series of meetings being held here at St. Francis. NAMI – the National Associate on Mental Illness – will be offering a 12 week course to those who love someone with mental illness. The course is taught by other experienced family members who are familiar with the journey of mental illness. The discussions cover basic information about mental illnesses, such as mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major depression), panic disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder and other major mental illnesses, as well as, coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse, suicide prevention, basic information about medications, listening and communication techniques, problem-solving skills, recovery and rehabilitation, and self-care around worry and stress.Here’s what you can expect from each session:• Meets for 12 sessions, 2.5 hours each, free of cost.• Designed for loved ones (over age 18) of individuals living
with mental illness.• Taught by trained family members of individuals living
with mental illness.• Provides critical information and strategies related to caregiving.• Incorporates presentations, discussion, and exercises.• Designated an Evidence Based Practice in 2013 by SAMHSA.
If you’ve lived with someone with mental illness, you know the basic infor-mation about the illness of your loved one, but the value of these gather-ings is to be able to discuss how these illnesses affect your loved one, you , and your family. You will hear how others have coped and you will gain insights into how to manage both the good days as well as the bad days. Register for this important course at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/nami/. If you need more information, there’s a video at http://www.namimaine.org/?page=FamilyToFamily If you can’t make this course, please reach out to me so we can help get you connected with available resources, both within St. Francis and the greater community. And know that we’ll be there for you. Before, during, and after the crisis. In the hard spots and the harder spots. Because that’s what family does for family. For more infor-mation contact [email protected], 919-847-8205x241.
Family to FamilyKathleen Owen, Director of Parish Life
Education Ministries
Open House at The Franciscan School and St. Francis of Assisi Preschool is this Sunday!
12:30 – 2:30pmAll are Welcome! Please Join Us!
Our weeklong celebration of Catholic education begins this Sunday and we invite you to celebrate with us! Let us show you how we put our faith into action and why we are proud to be Catholic schools. Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebra-tion of Catholic education in the United States. During this time, Catholic preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools across the country take time to highlight the many wonderful qualities of Catholic education. Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with special Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members. Through these events, Catholic schools across the United States focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities, and our nation.After the 11:30 Mass on Sunday, January 28, we invite you to join us for Open House at both The Franciscan School and the St. Francis Preschool from 12:30 until 2:30pm. Open House for both The Franciscan School and the St. Francis Preschool will begin in Clare Fellowship Hall with a hot dog lunch courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. Families will then be led on tours around the schools, have the opportunity to visit the classrooms, and ask questions. Open House is a structured event that should conclude by 2:30pm. Please join us and bring your family. We would love to meet you! Learn how our schools can offer a great foundation for education for children in preschool-8th grade. All are Welcome! For more information about TFS, please contact Lura Tysiac at [email protected] or call 919-847-8205x469. For more information about the St. Francis Preschool, please contact Jennifer Stephens at [email protected] or call 919-847-8205x262.
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Faith Formation
Super Sole SundayAll Family Service Day
February 4Join us on Sunday, February 4 in Jacoba Hall for fellowship and service as we partner with “Sole Hope”. "Super Sole Service Day", presented by our Justice & Peace and Formation Teams is an event for families and their children to work together to trace, cut, and organize denim shoe kits that will be shipped to Uganda. The shoe parts will be sewn and made into shoes that will be put on the feet of the children to protect them from harmful and painful parasites that infest their bare feet.
Two Sessions: 10:00 - 11:15am 12:45 - 2:00pm Jacoba Hall (Franciscan School Cafeteria)
This event is free, but RSVP is required. Please be sure to RSVP with the total number of family members attending. Limited to 160 attendees per session. RSVP at http://bit.ly/2018SoleHope.Families are encouraged to bring a new or used pair of jeans AND a $10 Donation for Sole Hope (cash or checks payable to St. Francis at the event, or donations can be made online via Faith Direct at https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/1381).
Volunteers are needed from 9:00am-2:30pm to coordinate activities and help guide the shoe cutting process. A training session will be held for volunteers on January 31 from 6:00 to 7:30pm. To sign-up, visit http://bit.ly/SoleHopeVolunteer.
Mark Your Calendars for 2018 Formation Summer Camp Registration!Registration will be open soon for all of our summer programs. Visit www.stfran-cisraleigh.org/formation-camps/ for additional information about all of our programs. 2018 Vacation Bible SchoolShipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus July 23-July 27, 9:00am-12:30pmOpen to Pre-K (age 4 by 8/15/18) thru rising 5th grade and rising 6th grade and up (Team Helpers). Cost: $65. Registration is now open - available through Camp Francis at www.stfrancis-raleigh.org/camp-francis-faithformation-camps/. Interested in volunteering at VBS? Please complete the volunteer interest form at https://form.jotform.com/80024858731154.
Mercy Camp June 11-15 AND July 9-13, 8:30-3:00pmOpen to rising 6th-9th grade (campers) and rising 10th grade through rising college freshmen (Team Leaders) Cost: Campers: $120, Team Leaders: $60 Lottery Registration Opens 1/29 and Closes 2/14! For more information, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/mercy-camps/.
High School: Mission MercyJune 25-June 29 (Overnight camp)Open to rising 10th grade through rising college freshmen.Cost: $155 before 4/9/2018, $200 after 4/9/18Registration Opens March 5. For more information, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/mercy-camps/.
St. Francis Inn Service TripJune 18-June 22 (Overnight)Open to rising 11th grade through rising college freshmen. Cost: $255. Registration Opens March 5! For more information, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/mercy-camps/.
I Have Called You Friends: A Women’s RetreatMarch 16-18, 2018St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, NCHosted by St. Francis of Assisi Formation Ministries
Cost: $200 Double Room/$260 Single Room/$300 HermitageRegistration Deadline: Wednesday, February 28. Join other women of our parish for this weekend of prayer and reflection focused on what Jesus says in John 15:15, “I have called you friends.” Wander the wooded trails, pray the brookside Stations of the Cross, spend time in quiet meditation in the outdoor chapel, or traverse winding pathway of the labyrinth. This is a great opportunity for Lenten reflection.Space is limited, especially for single rooms, so register soon! www.stfrancisraleigh.org/adultfaithformation
January 17-March 3The Gospel of Mark Scripture StudyAdult Formation: Going Deeper.The shortest of the four gospels, Mark is the earliest account of Jesus’ life. With no mention of Jesus’ infancy, Mark begins with Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan by John and climaxes with the announce-ment of his resurrection to the women at the tomb. Join us on this exciting journey! The materials we are using are from the Little Rock Scripture Study series. Visit the Adult Formation website at https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/adultfaithforma-tion/ for more information or register at http://bit.ly/gospelofmark2018.
January 28All Family New Year’s ConcertJoin us on January 28 from 6:30 to 8:30pm to kick off the new year in style with faith, fun, and music with special guest Cooper Ray. Cooper is a dynamic and engaging speaker and talented musician with over 20 years of experi-ence in ministry. He will be here to show us his faith, passion, and music, and to inspire us all to do great things in the coming year. People of all ages are welcome to attend. A light supper will be served at 6:30pm in Clare Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP at https://form.jotform.com/73523455428156. We hope you will be able to join us! Registration Jan. 29 - Feb. 14Mercy CampOur 2018 Mercy Camps will be held June 11-15 and July 9-13. Registration will be open on Monday, January 29 and will close on Wednesday, February 14. For more information about Mercy Camp and this year’s registration process, please visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/mercy-camps/.
February 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 CPO Feed-A-Family Food DriveIt’s time once again for our CPO “Feed a Family” food drive. CPO gives a week’s worth of groceries to thousands of families each month but with 25 % of NC
children under age 5 going to bed hungry every night and hundreds of homeless children registered in Wake County public schools alone, the need is still so great. Thank you so much for your past help and for anything you can do for this drive.
We are very grateful to our TFS 4th grade students who will be assisting in the preparations for this drive by stapling the list of needs to all of the bags and will also be handing out the bags after all the masses the weekend of Feb 3/4 and together with their families they will be collecting groceries at the CPO truck in our parking lot on Feb 10/11 and Feb 17/18. A beautiful way to live the Gospel! Way to go 4th grade!
February 3/4Migrant Farm Workers Supply DriveBecause we are a Franciscan Communi-ty, we have been supporting migrant farm workers in our area for over 20 years with needed food, supplies, and rides to Mass each weekend during the summer. Plans have begun to support them again this summer. Thank you for your help over these many years and for any help you can provide for this drive.
There will be bins in the Stewardship Center the weekend of February 3/4 to collect the following items. Men’s new and gently used caps, sunglasses, bandanas, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts, pants, shorts, work boots, rain jackets, sweatshirts and cold weather gear like coats and gloves, because some men go on to work on our Christmas tree farms in the fall and winter. Household items are also needed: towels, sheets, water bottles, tooth brushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, laundry detergent, non-latex gloves and hand sanitizer.February 4Super Sole SundayAll Parish Family Service Day. Join us on Sunday, February 4 for fellowship and service as we partner with “Sole Hope”. “Super Sole Service Day”, presented by our Justice & Peace and Formation Teams is an event for families
and their children to work together to trace, cut, and organize denim shoe kits that will be shipped to Uganda. The shoe parts will be sewn and made into shoes that will be put on the feet of the children to protect them from harmful and painful parasites that infest bare feet. A morning and afternoon session will be held. February 5Men’s Prayer BreakfastMen’s Prayer Breakfast will be held Mon-day, February 5 at 7:00am in the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center. Make plans now to join the Men’s Minis-try for food, prayer and fellowship.February 6NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends, and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course includes information on illnesses such as bipolar disease, schizophrenia, major depression, and other health conditions. It is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The sessions start February 6 in Anthony Hall Conference Room.For more information and to register, visit to www.stfrancisraleigh.org/nami/For more information about Nami go to www.nami-wake.org.February 7The St. Francis 50+ Adult Group invites all those 50 years of age or older to join us Wednesday, February 7, at 12:00noon in Clare Fellowship Hall for an exciting game of BINGO. Participants need not be members of the 50+ Adult Group or St. Francis Parish to attend, play, and enjoy Game Day events – so bring your friends! No gaming skills are required to play BINGO and cash prizes will be awarded to the game winners. Dessert and drinks will be served. February 10, April 14St. Francis Feeds - Breakfastat Oak City Outreach Center, an outreach center to the hungry and homeless of
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downtown Raleigh. On the second Sat-urday of every other month, volunteers from our parish provide the food, serve the breakfast meal, and visit with guests in the dining room of this wonderful center. Families and groups are welcome! Visit to sign up atwww.bit.ly/breakfastatOCOCfebru-ary2018.www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCOCapril2018.February 16Stations of the CrossStations Suppers are coming soon! Mark your calendar for February 16 at 6:00pm, Stations of the Cross in the Church.
February 23Family Friendly SuppersFamily Friendly Suppers will begin February 23. The evening begins with the Stations of the Cross at 6:00pm in the Church, followed by Family Friendly Supper at 6:30 PM in the Assisi Com-munity Center Café and Entertainment at 7:00pm. More information coming soon!March 5High School Mission Mercy camp and St. Francis Inn registration will open on Monday, March 5. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/mercy-camps/ for additional information and camp details.
El Salvador, with Habitat for Humanity, June 9-17, 2018This trip provides an opportunity to build Habitat for Humanity homes in one of the poorest and most densely populated countries in Central America. Costs, $1300 plus airfare. Great for older teens too!Contact: John Budway, 305-205-5104, [email protected]. Guatemala, with Sister Parish, mid-July, 2018This trip provides an opportunity to visit our Sister Parish village in Guatemala and celebrate our 25th anniversary together. The group will immerse themselves in the life and spirit of this rural community and help with some projects with children and building of their new church. Costs, $2000 (all-inclusive). Great for older teens too!Contact: Carie Gunnells, [email protected], 864-320-9452. NOW FULL - Morocco, with Franciscan Missionary Union, June 24-July 3, 2018Join Fr. Steve Patti and Br. Paul O'Keeffe for an experience of Franciscan ministry of presence, cultural awareness, and interfaith dialogue in one of the safest and most historically interesting countries in Africa.
A Mission Trip for TEENS by one of our partner organizations, Witness for PeaceJoin Witness for Peace for a youth delegation (ages 15-19) to Nicaragua June 30-July 11, 2018. Besides being immersed in the history and natural beauty of Nicaragua, youth will be learn about social justice in Latin America. Youth will visit sweat shops, have cultural exchanges with Nicara-guan youth, meet staff at the US embassy, and visit health clinics. This is an amazing opportunity to be exposed to how economic policies affect people’s lives and patterns of migration. Be inspired to act for justice!
Join Us for InternationalMission in 2018
Fictional Ice CreamIf you’re an author who enjoy’s writing fiction, professionally or just for fun, join us. We are looking to gather 6-12 fiction writers to meet once a month to share writing experiences, share tips on becom-ing a better writer, dicuss gramar, share personal writing projects, read selected works, and have fellowship while we enjoy ice cream at one of the local ice cream shops.If interested contact Diogenes Ruiz [email protected]. Please put “fictional ice cream” in the subject line.
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Volunteers Needed for our Rex Eucharistic Ministry. If you are available one Wednesday every other month, are in good health, and enjoy sharing the Eucharist with others, you’re perfect!. Contact: Edward Gilmartin at 919-917-6685.
Welcoming Event Volunteers NeededWant to meet new parishioners? Would you like to share the good news of why St. Francis has a special place for everyone? Join us at our upcoming Welcoming Event,February 11 after the 9:30am Mass. Share your hospitality, pull up a chair at a table of new parishioners, and welcome new members to our community. If you are interested, Contact: Mike Hendricks at 518-256-7156 or email [email protected]. A quick session will be held that morning at 9:00am for new volunteers.
Healthcare Professionals: Healthcare Professionals! We need you! If you come to Mass, would you wear a name tag identifying you as a healthcare professional willing to help in the event someone needs help? Just drop in for a brief orientation to the medical equipment available, the sign in process, and that’s it! We’ll gift you with your own Medical Presence name tag! No need to schedule – just wear the tag when you come to Mass. Orientations every Monday at 6:30pm in the Gathering Space and every Thursday at 2:00pm. Contact: Kathleen Owen at [email protected].
Volunteers needed for Play & Pray!Play and Pray is our Sunday morning faith formation nursery program for children ages 12 months and walking through 4 years old. It is staffed by wonderful volunteers, from teens to young adults; from parents to grandparents. Our volunteers sign up to volunteer for 6 masses a year at either the 9:30am or 11:30am Mass. The volunteers provide a safe environment for the children to play while learning about our faith. It is a wonderful way to give back to the community and provide hospitality to our young families. We provide all the materials and training. Contact: Tara Moore at [email protected].
Calling all Cooks! Feed the Need ministry is feeling the heat! We’re low on casseroles and cooks for regularly scheduled meals. Most of our families are small, so if you have time to make a couple of extra helpings of whatever you’re cooking for your family, consider signing up to cook a meal for a family. If you’re more a ‘spur of the moment’ cook, consider making a casserole recipe that can be frozen. If the recipes says, “serves 4”, please divide the casserole into two containers as it will serve two of our families. Have questions? Contact: Kathleen Owen at 919-847-8205x241 or [email protected].
Volunteer OpportunitiesAA Meeting: The Daily Reprieve Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mon. thru Fri. at 7:00 am in the Laverna Center (log cabin across from the Chapel.) Enter thru the garage. The Evening Reprieve Group meets there Tues. and Thurs. at 6:15pm. Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00pm, LaVerna, lower level.Always God’s Children: LGBT people, family, and friends are invited to this support group to discuss issues of personal concern in a confidential, welcoming place. Meets Feb. 4 at 3:15pm in Anthony Hall Room 403. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/LGBT for dates.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. 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 Anthony Hall Rm. 405. Linda Tucker, [email protected], 919-900-8280.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 weekly, September-May.www.stfrancisraleigh.org/programs-and-classes.Community Garden: Saturday mornings,10:00am. Call Pat or Paul Kelly at 919-413-8833, email [email protected], or just drop by.Divorce Care: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm in theCupertino Rm. of the Assisi Community Center.Confidential, co-ed healing from separation and divorce.Contact Bill Morgan at [email protected] Connections Coaching Call: Mondays 4-5 pm. We provide tools and advice on how to stay motivated and on target. To enroll, contact [email protected]. Peace Pole Prayer: Join us after the 9:30am Mass on Sundays to pray for peace in the world and our country. Meet in front of Clare Hall for a few minutes of prayer. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Clare Hall Room 202, Feb. 1, 12:00noon-2:00pm. Contact Cindy Cardello, 919-846-8825 or Donna Quirk, 919-847-2084 for details.Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. Daily Rosary: Monday through Friday at 9:35am in the church after the daily Mass in the chapel.50+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons throughout the year and monthly game days, September through May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Contact Gene Schulz, 919-562-0477. Women’s Ministry: Meets in the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17. Contact Kathleen Owen at [email protected] or 919-847-8205x241.Young Adults Community: (20’s and 30’s) Weekly Bible study every Wed.,7:00pm, Anthony Hall Rm. 403.
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Looking Ahead to Next Week
Special Needs Mass: Saturday, March 3 at 11:00am, Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama presiding. St. Andrew the Apostle, 3008 Old Raleigh Rd., Apex, NC 27502. Lunch to follow after Mass in St. Andrew’s Parish Hall. Registration is required. Visit https://raldioc.configio.com. For more information contact Suzanne Carter, M.A. at [email protected] or call 919-821-8149.
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FormationReturning Catholics 847-8205Rite of Christian Initiation-Adults Gabriele Monetti [email protected] Initiation of Children Gabriele Monetti [email protected]. Fam. FF (FIRE) Gabriele Monetti [email protected] Family & Marriage Enrichment Steve & Cecy Becker 870-0694Marriage Preparation Team Theresa & Mark Baumgartner 848-3383Young Adults Melissa Misko [email protected] Community CenterCom. Life 50+ Adults Group Gene Schulz 562-0477Assisi Café Orders Michelle Cash 847-8205x379Assisi Café Volunteers Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Adult Summer Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Adult Gym Nights Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Community Center Programs Ashley Watson 847-8205x444FrancisFest Ashley Watson 847-8205x444High School Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Youth Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358Youth Volleyball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358Youth Soccer and TBall http://www.parishathleticsnc.orgSummer Camps Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Parish Community Events Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Knights of Columbus Michael Darrow [email protected] Scouts John Martin [email protected] Scouts (pack352nc.org) Mike Hutchinson membershippack352.comGirl Scouts Melissa O’Connor 847-8205x296 LiturgyAltar Servers & Thurifers Joanie Madormo [email protected] Scripture Study Barbara Efird [email protected] Ministry Mailbox [email protected]’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 203-512-8807Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 846-5795Cross Bearers Joseph Randazzo [email protected] Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 412-8365Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 848-3383Eucharistic Ministers Mary Lacy Simmons [email protected] Ministers Lisa Gianturco 845-9718Lectors Mike Wrzesien 624-1592 Shawn BayleMaster of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 622-8883 [email protected] Ministry Joyce Petzka [email protected] Ministry Steve Burdett 845-2714Ushers John Cuomo 931-4308 Troy Chaput 665-7194Wedding Directors Carol Ricotta 554-8896 AdministrationCollection Counters Rob Neppel 847-8205x243Columbarium & Mem. Plaques Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249Volunteer Receptionists Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249Webmaster Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271Campus Beautification Spring/Fall Rob Bartos 847-8205x263 Other Organizations Marriage Encounter ncmarriagediscovery.orgSecular Franciscan Order Frank Peluso O.F.S. http://ofscentralnc.org
First ContactNew Parishioner Contact: Toni Hammes 847-8205x265Volunteer—Get Involved Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249The Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse [email protected]
Parish LifeResurrection MinistriesConsolation & Care Celesta Carlson 818-4122Emmaus Ministers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Eucharistic MinistriesEMs to Abbotswood Gerry & Karen Collins [email protected] EMs to the Homebound Pat Spencer 704-608-1678EMs to the Magnolia Glen Erica Schaab Emerson 617-7765EMs to the Meadows Andrea McVerry [email protected] to Rex Hospital Edward Gilmartin [email protected] to Springmoor Janice Horner 484-949-1417Ministries to the Infirm, Sick, and HospitalizedTransportation to Mass Stephanie Smith 302-0080Cancer Companions Lisa Cilento [email protected] Carol Derrenbacher 919-696-6096Caregivers Line 534-4843Medical Facility Visitation Sharon Holland [email protected] Ministries of Care & PresenceAlzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Linda Tucker [email protected] 900-8280Caring Casseroles Donna Mariani 326-3768Divorce Care William Morgan [email protected] the Need Donna Mariani 326-3768Life After Loss Cindy Nackashi 247-3632Job Connections Mary Horner 610-755-5392Project Rachel projectrachel@nc. rr.com 852-1021Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Special Needs Ministry Heather Lisk [email protected] Karen Ondejko [email protected] of Prayer & Faith SharingAAMEN Ministry Leon Cooke 740-7515Centering Prayer Alice Stanford 781-5860LGBT Ministry Jane Paris 847-7431 Chris O’Neill 210-5319LGBT Support Group Chuck Small 859-4889Men’s Ministry Stephen Andrews 732-213-0104Prayer Line Jackie Adamo 847-8205x268Prayer Shawl Ministry Cindy Cardello 846-8825 Donna Quirk 847-2084Rosary Ministry Barbi Taperek [email protected] 744-7234Women’s Minsitry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241
Justice and PeaceEducation and Advocacy MinistriesAdvocacy Task Force Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270JustFaith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Justice Theater Project Deb Royals-Mizerk 272-1551Service MinistriesBlood Drive Bryan Kozak 910-728-9200Brown Bag Ministry [email protected] Tricia Downs, Nanette Kirsch, Lori & Dale Zagiba Catholic Parish Outreach (873-0245) Sue Hand 846-7954Community Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 413-8833Curbside Care Ian Gillen [email protected] Children’s Hospital Joe and Geanie Slifer 870-6993Gabriel Project Kip Moffett [email protected] for Humanity Diane & Bob Steinbeiser 846-8026Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier [email protected] Hm/Whitaker Home TrevorThompson 847-8205x270Prison Pen Pal Jill Balogh [email protected]. Tom Zimmerman [email protected] McDonald House [email protected] Parish - Guatemala Carie Gunnells [email protected]. Francis Feeds Becky Cawley [email protected]. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104St. Vincent de Paul Voice Mailbox 534-4842Support Circles Ellen Ferrone 381-5509Family Promise (formerly WIHN) Ron Smith 455-7786
Parish Office: 919-847-8205 Opportunities and Contacts Fax: 919-870-1790
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FRANCISCAN FRIARS224 Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor225 Fr. Steve Kluge, O.F.M., Associate Pastor 226 Fr. Jim Sabak, O.F.M., Associate Pastor261 Stephen Andrews, Deacon 732-213-0104249 Tresa Pickup, Assistant to the Pastor FORMATION MINISTRIES496 Sarah Bowser, Coordinator of Children’s Formation239 Thomas Bulick, Coordinator of Middle School Formation264 Martina Dumberger, Administrative Specialist238 Jennifer Fiduccia, Director of Family Formation244 Tim Hetzel, Coordinator of Adult Formation223 Alex Mancuso, Coordinator of High School Formation269 Jennifer McCourt, Administrative Specialist 270 Tara Moore, Play and Pray (Specialist for Childcare Ministry)237 Patti Panizza, Administrative Specialist488 Mary Lacy Simmons, Coor. of Liturgy and Weekend Experience230 Jim Wahl, Director of Liturgy and Music CATHOLIC EDUCATION MINISTRIESThe Franciscan School651 Colette Dziadul Assistant Principal 6-8255 Terri Layer, Receptionist (Main Number) 254 Michele Northington, Assistant Principal, K-5253 Donna Sincock, Bookkeeper, Franciscan School251 Joanne Sullivan, School Nurse469 Lura Tysiac, Coordinator of Marketing and Admissions314 Laureen Wacenske, Guidance315 Mike Watson, Principal
St. Francis Preschool240 Dawn Eagan, Director262 Jennifer Stephens, Marketing Specialist262 Shelley Freeman, Administrative Specialist Cardinal Gibbons High School 919-834-1625JUSTICE AND PEACE267 Becky Cawley, Justice and Peace Specialist270 Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and PeacePARISH LIFE268 Jackie Adamo, Admin. Specialist-Care and Wellness358 Mary Arleth, Athletics Programs Administrator241 Kathleen Owen, Director of Parish Life444 Ashley Watson, Coordinator of Community ProgramsFINANCE AND PLANNING236 Trish Adamkowski, Coordinator of Human Resources228 Reji John, Coordinator of Finance for the Schools229 Esperanza Neri, Coordinator of Finance for the Parish243 Rob Neppel, Director of Finance and PlanningPARISH OPERATIONS263 Rob Bartos, Facilities Manager234 David Crout, Database/Web Specialist375 Tricia Henry, Dir. of Strategic Planning and Communications227 Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operation228 Diogenes Ruiz, Coordinator of Communications245 Trina Sugrue, Admin. Specialist-Safe Environment STEWARDSHIP265 Toni Hammes, Admin. Specialist-Stewardship222 Deb Royals-Mizerk, Director of StewardshipStaff email address: [email protected]
Our Pastoral Council Stephen Andrews, Jim Carr,Patty Carr, Julia Earnhardt,Thomas Graham, Gail Hemedinger, Alberto Lopez, Steve Patti, O.F.M.,Chris Rosaferra, Mary Zahn
Our Finance CouncilDelynn Alexander, Jose Cahwayme,Susan Debender, Steve Dilger,Julio de la Rosa, Ron Doggett, Tim Hrehor, Steven Joseph, Bill Laxton, Mike Keleher,Marc Kielty, Tom Mense, Robert Neppel,David Nerz, Steve Patti O.F.M., John Smith,Tim Throndson, Steve Vebber
Our School Advisory Council Delynn Alexander, Laura Cartier,Colette Dziadul, Robert Esposito,Mandy Hochbrueckner,Marianne McCarty,Rob Neppel, Steve Patti, O.F.M.,Julie Pribyl, Lura Tysiac, Chris Winter
Cruise Planners• Faith Based Travel• Individual and Group Rates• Exotic Destinations• All Inclusive SpecialistCONTACT:Jamie and Lisa MilliganParishioners
