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APRIL 9, 2017 The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord The Crowd See page 4 See page 7
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APRIL 9, 2017

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

The Crowd

See page 4

See page 7

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As we enter Holy Week, I can remember going to the Holy Thursday service at my parish in Burlington MA when I was growing up, and the hushed silence and darkness in the church after the service ended. These are holy and solemn days we are entering, and I invite you to check below for the schedule of services for this

upcoming week. You might spend time reading over the passion stories in the gospels, or a very good recent book is “The Passion and the Cross” by Ronald Rolheiser.

Finally, many thanks to all who have contributed to our 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet made a contribution, we ask you to please consider making one, as our parish plays a very important part in the BAA’s success.

Thank you, and blessings on your week!

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Through Baptism

may they walk

always as a Child

of the light: Logan Clay Massey Son of Kayla and Brandon Massey Finley Gray Machesky daughter of Ken and Deanna Machesky Natalie Grace Ditomasso Katrina & Walter DiTomasso Oliver Brian Mialkowski Erwin and Jessica Mialkowski Max Gabriel Ortiz jerez Agustin And Opal Ortiz Emily Mae Edmister Stephen and Kylie Edmister Paxton Eugene Furr Joshua and Claire Furr Dustin McRae Ormsby Leanne and Doug Ormsby Luca Michael Donohue Greg and Ashley Donohue

May she rest in peace

and perpetual light

shine upon her:

+ Sara Jones

Is that like the ACC? I’m not much of a sports fan.

So, have you made your contribution to our BAA?

If you have not yet made your BAA pledge, please consider doing so. We need everyone’s participation!

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Thursday No 9:00 am Morning Mass 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Church Altar of Repose follows in the Fellowship Hall

Good Friday No 9:00 am Morning Mass 3:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion in the Church

Holy Saturday 9:00 am Morning Prayer in the Church 10:00 am Blessing of Easter Food in the Memorial Garden No 4:30 pm Reconciliation No 5:30 pm Mass 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass begins in the Memorial Garden

Easter Sunday Mass Schedule 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 5:30 pm Easter Mass in Church 9:30 am and 11:30 am Easter Mass in the Gym The church offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

We are getting close. With your help, we can make it.

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In Wake County there are many families facing homelessness and thus struggling, on a daily basis, to survive. Through our

partnership with Family Promise (formally known as Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network or WIHN), we have a special opportunity to shelter four families attempting to transition out of homelessness for a week, Sunday April 16 to Sunday April 23. During the week, there are a whole host of volunteer opportunities for you and your family to help. This is a great opportunity to share in a work of mercy for someone looking to better their lives.

We need people to prepare and share a meal, help with childcare or transportation, or be an overnight

The Play and Pray Sunday morning ministry is currently accepting applications for a childcare provider position in our 1 year old room. Play and Pray is our faith formation nursery. Providers play with the children, sing songs and read Bible stories with them. A strong candidate will have experience working with young children, have a strong faith that they are excited to share with our toddlers and be willing to obtain Diocese of Raleigh Level C certification. The hours are 9:00am-1:00pm most Sundays, Play and Pray is not open on major holidays. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Sign Up to Hosting Homeless Families with Family Promise

guest. You can bring the whole family! Remember that just your physical presence and willingness to enter into their life for even this small period of time, says to that person: “You matter… you are worthy and of value and deserving of dignity and my time.” What a beautiful message for all of us to hear in our upcoming Easter season – you have new life!

There will be representatives in the Stewardship Center after all the masses this weekend, April 8/9, to answer questions and sign you up.

Or you may contact Ron Smith directly at [email protected] or 919-455-7786.

Thank you for any help you can provide!

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By Jason Lillis, Family Life Coordinator

Formation

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J oin us for this extraordinary opportunity to live the Stations of the Cross with Father Steve Kluge as Pontius Pilate, Deb Mizerk as creative director, parish youth and adults,

and members of the Justice Theater Project as everyone collectively brings Christ’s passion to life. Each station will deeply explore God’s mercy, love and social justice. ALL ARE WELCOME! To RSVP, visit http://bit.ly/LivingStationsRSVP.

Live Stations of the Cross Sunday, April 9, 2017

Light Supper at 6:30pm in Clare Fellowship Hall Prayer Service at 7:15 in Church

This weekend

J oin our Young Adults Ministry for a weeklong service opportunity with the Franciscans at St. Francis Inn. The Inn has been serving guests for over 35 years, providing hope to those on the margins, through good food and a welcoming spirit. Our trip leaves early in

the morning for the drive up to Philadelphia, and we jump right into helping with preparations for the evening meal. Throughout the week, we'll get to serve homeless and low-income individuals and families through meal service and preparation.

We have room in the van for up to 6 participants to travel up to Philadelphia, leaving early on Monday morning and returning late Friday evening. If you are interested in joining us, email me at [email protected], or give me a call at 919-847-8205x244.

When: May 15- May 19, 2017 Where: St. Francis Inn Ministires, Philadelphia, PA

Young Adults Trip to St. Francis Inn

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Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness

Pastoral Ministries

E very week, six teams of folks come into church, visit the tabernacle, and spread out

across Raleigh to share the Eucha-rist with those who cannot come to Mass. The reasons vary – some people are sick, some have mobility problems, some have transportation issues and some are in the hospital. Whatever the reason, a member of

On the Road with the Bread of Life

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our Eucharistic Ministry to Rex, to Abbotswood, to Magnolia Glen, to Springmoor, to The Meadows and to the Home, fan out to visit old friends, new friends, and to bring the bread of life. This ministry offers a beautiful blend of activities – the silence and peace of going into the Eucharistic Chapel to retrieve the Host, taking a new road, making a new friend or

spending time with an old friend, sharing the Gospel and being Christ for someone. What could be better? And if you’ve been waiting for an invitation to join us, here it is! We can always use the help, and you can always use another friend! If you’d like to join one of these ministries, on your own or with your family, give me a call 919-847-8205x241.

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Growing in excellence

since 1991

Assisi Preschool The Franciscan School

Elementary: K-5 Middle School: 6-8

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H aving a preschool on the same cam-pus as a K-8 school gives our young people at St. Francis of Assisi excit-

ing opportunities to learn from one another.

A new program called Come Follow Me, developed by our Preschool Director, Cathy Ashton, takes advantage of this opportunity by providing interactive faith formation for St. Francis of Assisi Preschool students and middle schoolers at The Franciscan School.

Come Follow Me is an invitation from our Lord to learn more about Him, but also to follow the example of the older students from TFS. In the program, preschool students part-nered with students in Mrs. Kristen Dellasega’s seventh and eighth-grade religion classes as they moved through four different learning stations that were set up in the sanctuary and lobby area of the church. This allowed middle school students to display leadership while sharing their faith with the preschoolers. All preschool classes - even the 2-year-olds - had the opportunity to rotate through four different stations and engage in faith formation activi-ties: Making a Prayer Pretzel, baptizing a baby doll, practicing the sign of the cross, and learning about being a lector. This was an enriching experience for all involved!

Preschool registration for the 2017-2018 school year has begun and classes are filling fast! If you have a child who will be 2, 3 or 4 by August 31, St. Francis Preschool may be a good fit for you! If you are interested in learn-ing more about the preschool or would like to see the preschool in action; please call Jen-nifer Stephens at 919-847-8205x262 or visit their website at www.preschoolatstfrancis.com

The Franciscan School is also currently accepting applications for K-8th grades for the 2017-18 school year. For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Lura Tysiac at [email protected], call 919-847-8205x469 or visit www.franciscanschool.org.

Introducing Come Follow Me!

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Community Life

Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life Community Center Activities

Parent /Child classes. Looking for something to do with your young child? Want to learn sign language to better communi-cate with your infant or toddler? Want to learn some new signs and incorporate them in song? Want to connect with your pre-schooler with music? We have a class for you and your little one at http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/parent-child-classes-2/.

Lenten Stations and Supper: You and your families are welcome to start with Stations in the church and/or join us in the Assisi Cafe for a Lenten Friday meal with family friendly entertainment. What better way to participate in the season of Lent? Menus and entertainment schedule will be located at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/assisi-cafe/.

50+Group Potluck Luncheon. If you are 50 years or older, you are invited to join us for our monthly potluck luncheons in Clare Fellowship Hall at 12:00noon. All are welcome to come and share a delicious meal and some lively conversation. For more details and dates, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/50-adult-group/.

Assisi Community Center Memberships. All open play nights in the Assisi Community Center now require a member-ship to participate. Memberships are open to anyone and can be purchased online or at the building. Entry to the gym will always require you to produce a driver’s license, hold a mem-bership, and obtain ministry leader approval. Check out the de-tails at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/community-life-adult-open-play/

CAMP FRANCIS: Registration is open. We have lots of really cool opportunities in athletics, technologies, arts, and various enrichment areas! We have several new opportunities this sum-mer for all age groups. Kids can join us for half day or full day. All camps have min. and max. number of students, so camp availability is based on enrollment. For more information, our brochure, and all other summer camp offerings on campus this summer, visit http:// www.stfrancisraleigh.org/camp-francis/.

Summer at St Francis. Check out all the opportunities for everyone in the family. We have a large variety of camps with Camp Francis, faith based camps like Vacation Bible School and Mercy Camps, preschool aged camps in Summer Adven-tures, multi-week camps with Justice Theater Project, and full day options with Summer Explorers from Raleigh Parks and Recreation. Our Franciscan inspiration comes through with our summer mission opportunities with Mission Mercy for the high school youth and our International Mission Trips. The Assisi Community Center Gym runs two summer leagues with youth volleyball and men’s basketball. The Franciscan School and the St Francis of Assisi Preschool are both open in the summer for tours, information, and registration. For the complete sum-mer overview, visit: http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/summer/.

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E ach year, I am struck on Palm Sunday weekend by the crowds. I am in awe

about crowd mentality. When I think about large crowds, some of my first memories are from my college days. Moving from the cornfields of Illinois to the delta of Mississippi, I quickly learned the ropes at the collegiate level during the Ole Miss Football games with a pure display of Southern crowds. From the “Hotty Tod-dy,” the Wave, Grove tailgating, and Southern hospitality abound, I conformed to the crowd.

Crowds can be scary too. How about that first concert crowd? You know that feeling of herding cattle as you move through the turnstile. You can’t move in the direction you want. If the crowd is moving one way… so are you. I wonder about how those large crowds turn to destructive mobs. I wonder about how individu-als lose their sense of self-awareness and catch a mob mentality. To be part of the crowds in Jerusalem would have been interesting, perhaps even scary. You see, these same crowds had just laid down palm branches to welcome Jesus. These same people would, in the next few days, cry out for His death. They became a mob in a week.

Have you heard that crowd of noise in your life? Do we join the crowd or step out of the crowd and take a stand for what we know is true? Do you lead the crowd or do you follow in the crowd? What do you think about a good crowd? Think of the good that crowds can ac-complish… benefit concerts or sporting events, walks/runs, protests, sit-ins, or rallies. When people work together for a good cause for the same movement, good does become the movement.

We should brace ourselves for the crowds this week. Let’s go with the movement and be a good crowd of people. Let Jesus draw you closer this season through the crowd. As we transform our buildings to accommo-date the crowd with the Community Center being another place of worship, let us transform our hearts and the hearts around us to accommodate the love of Jesus for us. I would love to see each person bring a friend to one of our celebrations this week. Each of us, who are followers of Jesus, should lead two or more people to Jesus. I would love to see these buildings filled with crowds every day as we will be filled on Easter Sunday. Let’s be a crowd.

The Crowd

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Note in the Pocket – Weekdays Impoverished children suffer in their social and educational development because they don't have appropriate clothes for school. Note in the Pocket addresses this issue by providing school clothes and shoes to local students living in poverty. Volunteers are needed Monday – Thursday between 9:00am and 1:00pm to sort and deliver clothes. The volunteer center is on the corner of Millbrook Rd and Lacy Avenue. Group opportunities are also available dur-ing the weekday, nights and weekends by appointment. Visit http://www.noteinthepocket.org/ Contact: [email protected].

St. Francis Brown Bag Ministry has open dates to fill. We prepare and deliver lunches to a senior citizen apartment complex in Durham every Saturday of the month. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, scout troops, Y guides, youth groups, and sports teams to serve the community together. More information at stfrancisra-leigh.org/bbm. Contact: Tricia Downs and Nanette Kirsch, [email protected].

We need additional Cross Bearers at each of our Mass times. Contact: Joseph Randazzo, [email protected] for more information.

The Springmoor EM Team is accepting new volun-teers. If you could take one Sunday morning each month to offer the Eucharist to the Springmoor residents who can’t make it to Mass, we would surely appreciate it! Train-ing is available. Contact: Janice Horner, 484-949-1417.

Funeral Ministry We are looking for help with our funeral ministry. This is a very important ministry to our Community. We would like to have more Sacristans to help get the church ready for the funeral by lighting candles, getting communion ready, and helping the family know what to do during the service. We are also looking for Columbarium Attendants to open the niches and prepare for the inurnment service. On the job training is provided for both. You volunteer when you are available. Contact: Tresa Pickup for more information, 919-847-8205x249 or [email protected].

Feed the Need Ministry: We are looking for new mem-bers for the Feed the Need Administrative Team. Activities include monitoring the electronic calendar, communicating with our cooks via email, and putting prepared meals in the freezer for later use. If you’d like to join this dynamic team, Contact: Kathleen Owen, 919-847-8205x241 or [email protected]

Assisi Cafe: We are always looking for volunteers to work behind the counter. We have three shift teams that rotate volunteering on a regular basis; a weekday morning team, a Sunday morning team, and a Saturday conces-sions team. Serve some coffee, chit-chat, socialize. Visit the website for more information at http://stfrancisraleigh.org/cl-volunteer/.

Volunteer Opportunities

AA Meeting: The Daily Reprieve Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mon. thru Fri. at 7:00am in the LaVer-na Center (log cabin across from the Chapel). Enter through the garage. Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00pm, Anthony Hall Rm 403. Always Our Children: Sun., May 7 at 3:00pm in Antho-ny Hall Room 403. A safe, welcoming, confidential place for GLBT persons and family/friends of GLBT persons to discuss issues of personal concern. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org for more information. 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 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,10:00am. Call Pat or Paul Kelly at 919-413-8833, email [email protected], or just drop by.

Divorce Care: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm in the Padua Rm. of the Assisi Community Center. Confidential, co-ed healing from separation and divorce. Contact Bill Morgan at [email protected]. Exercise Programs: http://bit.ly/14T9JXR. Men’s Ministry: Breakfast, Monday, May 1, 7:00am, Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center. Visit www.bit.ly/SFAMensMinistry for details. Job 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: Thursday, May 4, Clare Hall Room 202, 12:00noon-2:00pm. Contact Cindy Cardello, 919-846-8825 or Donna Quirk, 919-847-2084.

Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30pm, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel.

50+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons through-out the year and monthly game days September through May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Contact Gene Schulz, 919-562-0477. 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.

Small Group Opportunities

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Diocese of Raleigh News

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May 19-21, 2017 - Ignatian Retreat for Men - Avila Retreat Center, Durham, NC. St. Luke’s and St. Raphael’s Knights of Columbus, in collaboration with St. Raphael’s Office of Life Long Faith Formation, are sponsoring this silent retreat week-end for Catholic men. It starts Friday (5/19) at about 5:00pm and closes Sunday (5/21) around noon. The Theme is “God’s Creation and Our Place in it.” Father Peter Murray, S.J., Parochial Vicar at St. Raphael the Archangel, will lead the retreat. He will explain and draw on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This will be a weekend of prayer, listening and contemplation. Mass is scheduled on Sunday. There will be (optional) time for familiar devotions, personal prayer and re-flection, and meetings with Father. Avila is a unique retreat environment -- a peaceful and reflective setting for meditation and prayerful walks around the wooded landscape. The $185 cost for the three-day retreat includes an overnight room for two nights, dinners, breakfasts and lunches. Contact Jim Haag at 919-995-1057 ([email protected]). Or make reservation by sending a $85 deposit to K of C Council #12455 note Men’s Retreat to: Ignatian Men’s Retreat, C/O Jim Haag, 500 Emerywood Dr., Raleigh, NC 27515.

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Formation Returning Catholics 847-8205 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 Family & Marriage Enrichment Steve & Cecy Becker 870-0694 Marriage Preparation Team Theresa & Mark Baumgartner 848-3383 Men’s Ministry Steve Becker 870-0694 Young Adults Melissa Misko [email protected] Community Life 50+ Adults Group Gene Schulz 562-0477 50+ Adult Monthly Potluck Pam Schwartz [email protected] Assisi Café Orders Michelle Cash 847-8205x379 Assisi Café Sundays Jamie Johnson 847-8205x379 Assisi Café Volunteers Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Adult Summer Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Adult Gym Nights Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Community Center Programs Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 FrancisFest Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 School Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Youth Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Youth Volleyball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Youth Soccer and TBall http://www.parishathleticsnc.org Summer Camps Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Parish Community Events Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight [email protected] Boy Scouts John Martin [email protected] Cub Scouts (pack352nc.org) Chris Triplett [email protected] Girl Scouts Jamie Johnson 847-8205x379 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 Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 846-5795 Cross Bearers Joseph Randazzo [email protected] Deaf Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 412-8365 Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 848-3383 Eucharistic Ministers Dennis Kelleher [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 Rob Neppel 847-8205x243 Columbarium & Mem. Plaques Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 Volunteer Receptionists Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Webmaster Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 Campus Beautification Spring/Fall Rob Bartos 847-8205x263

Other Organizations Marriage Encounter ncmarriagediscovery.org Secular Franciscan Order Stan Driscoll OFS http://ofscentralnc.org

Parish Office: 919-847-8205 Stewardship Opportunities Fax: 919-870-1790

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First Contact New Parishioner Contact: Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Volunteer—Get Involved Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 The Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse [email protected] Care and Wellness Resurrection Ministries Consolation & Care Celesta Carlson 818-4122 Emmaus Ministers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241

Eucharistic Ministries EMs to Abbotswood Gerry & Karen Collins [email protected] EMs to the Homebound Pat Spencer 704-608-1678 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 Janice Horner 484-949-1417

Ministries to the Infirm, Sick, and Hospitalized Transportation to Mass Stephanie Smith 302-0080 Cancer Companions Lisa Cilento [email protected] Caregivers Carol Derrenbacher 919-696-6096 Caregivers Line 534-4843 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 Mary Horner 610-755-5392 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 Cindy Cardello 846-8825 Donna Quirk 847-2084 Rosary Ministry Barbi Taperek [email protected] 744-7234

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 Bryan Kozak 910-728-9200 Brown Bag Ministry Nanette Kirsch [email protected] Tricia Downs [email protected] Catholic Parish Outreach (873-0245) Sue Hand 846-7954 Community Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 413-8833 Curbside Care Ian Feeley [email protected] Duke Children's Hospitality Danielle Howe [email protected] Gabriel Project Kip Moffett [email protected] LGBT Ministry Jane Paris 847-7431 Chris O’Neill 210-5319 LGBT Parent Support Kathryn Cox 618-2178 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 Jill Balogh [email protected] R.A.R.E. Tom Zimmerman [email protected] Ronald McDonald House Julie & Jason Huckaby 624-5065 Sister Parish - Guatemala Carie Gunnell [email protected] St. Francis Feeds Becky Cawley [email protected] St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104 St. Vincent de Paul Voice Mailbox 534-4842 Support Circles Ellen Ferrone 381-5509 Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network Ron Smith 455-7786

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FRANCISCAN FRIARS 224 Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor 226 Fr. Steve Kluge, O.F.M., Associate Pastor Stephen Andrews, Deacon 732-213-0104 249 Tresa Pickup, Assistant to the Pastor

FORMATION MINISTRIES 496 Sarah Bowser, Coordinator Children’s Formation 264 Martina Dumberger, Administrative Specialist 239 Dawn Eagan, Coordinator Middle School Formation 238 Jennifer Fiduccia, Director of Family Formation 289 Terri Layer, Admin. Specialist-Family Life 244 Jason Lillis, Coordinator of Family Life 223 Alex Mancuso, Coordinator of High School Formation 269 Jennifer McCourt, Administrative Specialist 489 Tara Moore, Play and Pray (Specialist for Childcare Ministry) 237 Patti Panizza, Administrative Specialist 488 Mary Lacy Simmons, Coor. of Liturgy and Weekend Experience 230 Jim Wahl, Director of Liturgy and Music

CATHOLIC EDUCATION MINISTRIES The Franciscan School 651 Colette Dziadul Assistant Principal 6-8 255 Marie Leone, Receptionist (Main Number) 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 301 Mike Watson, Principal

Our Pastoral Staff Parish Office: 919-847-8205 Fax: 919-870-1790

OUR PRESCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Cathy Ashton, Niamh Crotty, Patrick Dougherty, Daniel Elliott, Gail Hemedinger, Heather Lisk, Shane McGroarty, Trey Morris, Steve Patti, O.F.M. Denise Rinderer

OUR FINANCE COUNCIL Delynn Alexander, Betty Camp, Rebecca Daumen, Steve Dilger Julio de la Rosa, Ron Doggett, Tim Hrehor, Steven Joseph, Bill Laxton, Robert Longley, Mike Keleher, Marc Kielty, Tom Mense, Robert Neppel, David Nerz, Steve Patti O.F.M. Bob Randolph, John Smith

OUR SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Jim Carr (co-chair), Patty Carr (co-chair), Mike Keleher, Robert Neppel, Michele Northington, Steve Patti, O.F.M, Phil Strand, Lisa Tomaino

OUR PASTORAL COUNCIL Stephen Andrews, Jim Carr, Patty Carr, Julio De La Rosa, Julia Earnhardt, Thomas Graham, Gail Hemedinger, Alberto Lopez, Steve Patti, O.F.M., Chris Rosaferra, Mary Zahn

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FINANCE AND PLANNING 236 Trish Adamkowski, Coordinator of Human Resources 228 Alison Hathaway, Coordinator of Finance for the Schools 229 Esperanza Neri, Coordinator of Finance for the Parish 243 Rob Neppel, Director of Finance and Planning

PARISH OPERATIONS 263 Rob Bartos, Facilities Manager 234 David Crout, Database/Web Specialist 375 Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life 227 Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operation 271 Diogenes Ruiz, Coordinator of Communications 245 Trina Sugrue, Admin. Specialist-Safe Environment STEWARDSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT 265 Toni Hammes, Admin. Spec. Stewardship and Advancement Staff email address: [email protected]

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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.

Through May 1 Jobs for Life Dinners: Jobs for Life is an employment ministry where unemployed and underemployed men and women, many of whom are homeless, come seeking training, mentoring and coaching to help them find meaningful work. We here at St. Francis will be providing a meal eve-ry Monday night through May 1. We cook, serve, and share in a meal for and with clients of this very transformational ministry. We are so excited to partner again with Catholic Charities and the Support Circle Program. Visit bit.ly/jobsforlifemarch2017

June 10 St. Francis Feeds - Breakfast at Oak City Outreach Center Oak City Outreach Center in an outreach center to the hungry and homeless of downtown Raleigh. On the second Saturday 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. Our next event is on June 10. Families and groups are wel-come! Visit bit.ly/breakfastatOCOCjune2017.

April 11 at 7:00pm The Church and Mental Health Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M. of St. Francis Friends of the Poor Residences and Br. Ramon Razon of Broadway Housing Communities Location: Anthony Hall Founders Room Visit http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/upcoming-eventscare-and-wellness/

April 12 St. Francis 50+ Adult Group invites all those 50 years of age or older to join us Wednesday, April 12 at 12:00 noon in Clare Fellowship Hall for an exciting game of BINGO. Participants need not be members of the 50+ Adult Group to attend, play, and enjoy Game

Day – 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. Hope to see you!

May 13/14, 20/21 Our Lady of the Rosary Food Drive Volunteers are needed to hand out grocery bags and accept donations for the Our Lady of the Rosary parish food drive on May 13/14 and May 20/21. Visit bit.ly/OLRfooddrivemay2017 to sign up. Families are welcome! OLR in Louisburg, NC has the main food pantry in this poor and rural com-munity 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 May 13/14. Donations may be dropped off at the truck in our parking lot the next weekend, May 20/21. Thank you for any help you can provide! 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, oatmeal or dry cereal, diapers (all siz-es). Grocery store gift cards are also a great option. Checks made out to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish are very much appreciated as well. For more information please contact Kathe Hen-ke at [email protected] May 15-19 Young Adults Delegation to St. Francis Inn Parishioners in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to join us on the 2nd annual young adults service trip to Phil-adelphia. Contact Jason Lillis at [email protected] for more information!

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Director of Stewardship The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi is seeking to fill the position of Director of Stewardship to start July 1, 2017. The person will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of all Stewardship programs, activities, and events across the St. Francis community. The Director of Stewardship will be charged with the overall design and implementation of programs that create the sense of welcoming and inclusion, promotes Stewardship as a way of life, in a manner that supports the parish, its' ministries, and schools.

Candidates will be expected to understand and support the mission, climate, and culture of the St. Francis Parish. They should be approachable, engaging, and outgoing. They should also be capable of discerning someone’s gifts and talents and be able to match those gifts and talents to ministries with like needs. The Director of Stewardship will be responsible in developing community relations, delivering comprehensive communications across various media, cultivating donor relationships, organizing special events, and leading volunteer committees to further the mission of the parish and schools.

The Director of Stewardship will be responsible for promoting collaboration and coordination of programs across the Parish ministries. Fundraising programs such as the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, annual Offertory Pledge Appeal, the Franciscan Challenge, and any future Capital Campaigns fall under the leadership of the Director of Stewardship. Additionally, he/she will work with the school administration teams, their advisory councils, and Home School Association (HSA), to pursue potential establishment of an alumni relations program, to include alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, and other individuals with relationships to The Franciscan School and The St. Francis of Assisi PreSchool.

Ideal candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Management, Non-Profit Management, or comparable experience. They should have excellent written and verbal communica-tion skills, a positive and collaborative attitude, and excellent customer service experience. They will also have demonstrated efficiency in handling multiple projects, ability to cultivate engaging relationships with diverse constituents, and knowledge of strategic planning. The Director of Stewardship will report to the Director of Finance and Planning and serve as a member of the Pastor’s Advisory Group and Pastoral Council. They will also be the staff sponsor of the Stewardship Committee. This is a full-time position, with excellent benefits, and salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit an email letter of introduction and resume to Rob Neppel, Director of Finance and Planning, at [email protected] by April 21, 2017.

Coordinator of Middle School Formation St. Francis of Assisi Church in the Diocese of Raleigh, NC, seeks a passionate, dynamic individual to be a part of its pastoral staff as the Coordinator of Middle School Formation. In collaboration with the ten-member Formation Team, this individual will plan and lead youth ministry and formation events for youth in grades six through eight, as well as oversee the preparation for and celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation. Through small-group model ministry, retreats, social events, and camps, the Coordinator will work with the existing adult core team to bring Catholic teaching to life. This position also offers a unique opportunity to minister alongside the Franciscan friars of the Holy Name Province, with a heavy emphasis on social justice.

This is a full-time position, with excellent benefits, and salary commensurate with experience. Candidates who desire to be a part of a truly collaborative team at a large, innovative, post-Vatican II parish should submit an email letter of introduction and resume to Jennifer Fiduccia, Director of Formation, at [email protected] by April 23.

Please visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/employment/ for full details.

Job Opportunities Youth Confirmation Preparation 2017-19 Prayerfully discerning celebrating Confirmation? Thinking about completing your Christian Initiation? Interested youth who are currently in 7th grade through high school and at least one parent must attend one of the offered information/registration meetings below. Confirmation preparation is a two year long journey, can start as early as 8th grade and will culminate with the celebration of Confirmation in the fall of 2019.

Information/Registration Meetings in Anthony Hall Founders Room Sunday, April 23, 3:45pm Thursday, April 27, 7:00pm Wednesday, May 3, 7:00pm

If your family is planning on participat-ing in the 2017-19 Confirmation prepa-ration process, you MUST register at one of these meetings! Please under-stand that due to the program starting in October, we will not be able to facilitate any meetings in the fall. RSVP online, https://form.jotform.com/60824762171152. Questions? Please contact Martina Dumberger 919-847-8205x264, martina.dumberger @stfrancisraleigh.org.

I f you are struggling through a diffi-cult time in life; experiencing grief,

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