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“you are God’s building”
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
1 Corinthians 3:9
November: Month of Remembrance
Eucharist
Eucharist is the source and summit
of our lives at The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi. As
disciples, we hunger to be fed and
nourished by the Word and Sacrament of Jesus Christ. Saturday:
5:30 pm / Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30
am*, 11:30 am*, 5:30 pm. Weekdays: 9:00 am in St. Mary of the
Angels Chapel. *Child Care Ministry
available in Clare Hall, age 1 and
walking through age 4.
Baptism
Parents of children under the
age of 7 are invited to participate
in Baptism Preparation and
can register online at
bit.ly/SFABaptismPreparation.
If you’re an adult or have a child, 7
years or older, you can find more
information at www://bit.ly/
SFAChildrensRCIA. Contact us at:
[email protected].
Confirmation
Confirmation is a Sacrament of
mature Christian commitment and
a deepening of baptismal gifts of
the Holy Spirit. Like Baptism and
Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of
Initiation and of faith in God's fidelity
to us. Our regular parish program is
a two-year process that may begin
with entrance to 8th grade.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is
an expression of God's forgiveness
of our sins that reconciles the
baptized with God and with the
Church community. It is celebrated
in Advent and Lent communally and
individually at 4:30 pm on Saturday
in the Reconciliation Room (inside
the Eucharistic Chapel).
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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.
Anointing of the Sick
In Anointing of the Sick, the
Church prays that the healing
grace of Christ might touch the
whole person, not just for physical
healing, but that the one sick might
find forgiveness and hope. It is
appropriate to seek it for any
serious illness, physical, emotional
or mental, and not just in danger
of death.
Celebrated communally the
second Wednesday of the month
at the 9:00 am Mass. Also by
request, please call a friar directly.
Please Note: Because of Privacy
Laws, hospitals may not inform us
when a Catholic is in the hospital.
To notify the parish, please call
Jackie Adamo, 919-847-8205x268.
Marriage
The Sacrament of Marriage
celebrates the love of a couple
who enter into a covenant with
God and one another. Couples
planning to be married must make
arrangements at least six months
before the intended wedding. Call
Terri Layer, 919-847-8205x289 to
begin the marriage preparation
process. Contact us at:
[email protected].
Holy Orders
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS
HOLY NAME PROVINCE
11401 LEESVILLE ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27613
www.stfrancisraleigh.org
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To discern a vocation of
commitment to priesthood or
religious life, please speak
with a friar or visit
www.beafranciscan.org,
or for the diocesan priesthood
www.raleighvocations.org.
Last weekend, at all the masses was the
Commemoration of All Souls in which we remembered the deceased who had gone before us. At
the 5:30 vigil mass on Saturday after the homily,
we had a ritual in which we read the names of
those from the parish who died in the past year.
As we read the names, people came forward with
photographs of the deceased, which we then placed on the corner
steps of the altar. Each person was then handed a small votive
candle, which we placed around the baptismal font. As all of this
happened, the lights in the church were dimmed and the area
around the font was illuminated.
As people came up and handed me their photos, I asked them
to tell me the name of the person who died. There were mothers,
fathers, grandfathers, grandmothers, husbands, wives, a 36-weekold child. In the photographs, these people were smiling, they were
at parties, they were among friends, there was one riding a horse
in the bright sunshine in what looked to be Wyoming or Montana.
After the last person came up, the corner steps of the altar had
become an altar in itself with the photos lit up by candles and the
votives around the font adding to the sense of light shining in the
dark. And later at the offertory, the smoke of incense rising into the
darkness, recalled Psalm 141, “my prayer rises like incense before
you.”
For some, afterwards, I could see that the grief still lingers. One
woman told me about her father who died in May, how the original
shock of it had gone away, but how hard it still was for her. There
is no time limit on grieving. It can stay with us for a long time, and
still, the rituals, the prayers shine their own light on grieving.
Through Baptism may
they walk always as
children of the light:
Ava Claire Gabbard
Daughter of John and Michelle Gabbard
William Bennett Gagnon
Son of Justin and Claudette Gagnon
Lucas Anthony Pratt
Son of Mike Pratt and Rosanne McDonald
May they rest in peace
and perpetual light
shine upon them:
+John Colombo
Husband of Mary Colombo
+Violet Harper
Mother of Donna Lally
I remember a few years ago one of my father’s best friends, a man
named Joe who was also my godfather, died in Florida and we had
his funeral on a cold snowy day in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. At
the funeral, I looked out and saw family and friends all gathered
together in the church, and I remembered all the times we had
shared with Joe and his family in the summers, falls, and winters in
New Hampshire – swimming in the lakes, hiking in the mountains,
and skiing. The memories stay with us and in the church on that
day I was reminded that Joe, when I was baptized as an infant, as
my godfather would have been holding the baptismal candle as a
witness, and here, at his funeral all these years later, the Easter
candle was lit, also as a witness, a sign of resurrection. As Joe
held up the light of Christ for my parents on that day of my baptism,
now we held up the light of Christ on the day of his funeral. At the
beginning of our lives and at the end, we are loved by God and
destined for life with God. We continue to pray throughout the
month for all those who have died.
A couple of discoveries for me in the past week: one is the “Small
Treasures” exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art, with some
exquisite small paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and others.
Another is the gem that is Umstead Park, with its miles of walking
trails just off of route 70. And thanks to all who helped to organize
the Fair Trade Market last weekend. It looked to be a great
success, and a witness to the value of buying with a social
conscience. Blessings on your week!
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Next week’s Bible Byte:
“Stay alert and sober!”
Thessalonians 5:1-6
Staff Service Day
T
his past Monday, the staff at St. Francis of Assisi
took part in a Staff Service Day - being God’s
hands in our community. Thank you to the many
hands who helped provide guidance, reflection
and prayer, food and hospitality, and coordination.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore:
Moved and merchandised 100 doors that were
donated by manufacturer.
Painted 7 doors for a fundraiser.
Created 2 displays for doors that will be sold
for $100-$150 at the Raleigh ReStore.
Brown Bag Ministry
Made and packed 88 meals and delivered to seniors
in a low-income residence in Durham.
Feed the Need
Made 3 casseroles, salads, and sets of cookies to be
delivered to parishioners going through difficult
transitions like a health crisis or a job crisis.
Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN)
Made welcome packets, signs, and notes for 4
homeless families to stay at St. Francis after Christmas.
Stop Hunger Now
Packed 10,000 meals for international hungry children.
Catholic Parish Outreach
Packaged food items for 160 needy families and sorted
clothes to be distributed to children and families in need.
Gleaning with St. Andrew’s Society
Gleaned 6,000 pounds of sweet potatoes near
Louisburg, NC at First Fruits Farm.
Holiday Cards for Prisoners on Death Row
Wrote holiday cards of peace to the 152 men
and women on death row.
Community Garden
75 lbs of fresh vegetables to those who are
hungry in our wider community!
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Ministries of Liturgy, Evangelization, and Music
Small Christian
Communities
F
or Advent, the offerings of At Home With The
Word (available for $4) and the weekly
online resource Living the Good News (free!)
are available to our Small Christian Communities. To reserve a copy of At Home With the Word,
email [email protected].
A New Prayer Ministry for Adults
C
ross Time is a prayer ministry where
two or more parents, guardians, or
other adults who care about our
youth, meet during the time of Cross
Train/Cross Road (middle and high school)
ministry nights, to pray for a release of God’s
power upon our youth and our church.
We will pray using a format called The Four
Steps of Prayer: Praising God for who He is,
Asking for Forgiveness, Thanksgiving, and Intercession. Sacred Scripture is used throughout
the time as we pray scripturally for our children,
other students, and the youth ministry staff and
volunteers. No experience necessary, only a
desire to pray for our young people and lift
them up to God!
Our next session will be Sunday, November 9,
at 7:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament chapel
in the church. All are welcome.
For more information, contact
[email protected].
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For Living the Good News go to
www.livingthegoodnews.com/youraccount.
Use login: [email protected]
Password: #1Francis (case sensitive)
For an online tutorial visit http://youtu.be/-Zzsvfo3zHQ.
Find information about Small Christian Communities
and other Adult Formation Opportunities at
www.stfrancisraleigh.wordpress.com/
opportunities-for-adult-formation.
Pray for First
Reconciliation/
Eucharist Children
The children of our community who are preparing to
receive the sacred sacraments of 1st Reconciliation
and 1st Eucharist will begin their experience this week
by participating with their parents in a retreat here on
campus. The focus of the retreat will be forgiveness,
healing, and becoming more loving as they learn
about the Reconciliation. Because it is the job and
the joy of the whole parish to prepare and initiate its
children into the Eucharistic life of the Church, we ask
that you keep these children and their families in your
prayers this weekend and in their special year ahead!
For additional information about how your child can
prepare to receive these sacraments, contact
[email protected].
Pastoral Ministries
The Challenge of
“Waging a Living”
GoodNews
Sharing the Fruits of Ministry
www.stfrancispastoralministries.wordpress.com
O
ur annual Fair Trade Market
last weekend was a big
success. Many parishioners
bought fair trade items such
as chocolate, coffee, toys, jewelry,
scarves, ornaments, bath & body products, and more from fair trade vendors
Jinja, JustNeem, Holyland Christian
Ecumenical Foundation, Our Children’s
Place, Ten Thousand Villages, and
One World Market.
Thanks to all who volunteered and
helped make the market happen and to
create an opportunity to learn about and
experience ethical shopping.
P
ope Francis talks often of the “throwaway society” of modern
secular culture. By this he means the disregard of dominant
social systems for people and the environment which our
materialistic society uses to make money without regard for
their inherent worth. The lives of people who work full time at low
wages to raise families, yet still can’t make ends meet, raise questions
for people of faith about our society’s values and business models.
Join us Nov. 20 for our next Justice & Peace “Signs of the Times”
movie night. We’ll watch the PBS documentary “Waging a Living,”
which follows four low-income working people over three years as they
struggle to achieve financial security. Afterward, we’ll have a small
group discussion about poverty and Catholic Social Teaching. Hope
to see you there! RSVP to [email protected] or
919-847-8205x270.
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Catholic Education Ministries
The Franciscan School
St. Francis of Assisi Preschool
Elementary: K-5
Middle School: 6-8
Growing in excellence
since 1991
Come and Visit Us
O
n Sunday, October 26, many families from
our parish and the community participated
in our Fall Open House. Families joined
parents, staff and students in grades 5 - 8
for tours around our beautiful campus. Prospective
students and their parents had the opportunity to
meet our faculty, staff, current students and parents.
They also participated in interactive activities using
our SMART Board technology, a state-of-the-art,
high-tech tool that we use daily to provide interactive
math, science, social studies, reading, religion,
and other curriculum-related opportunities for
learning.
The Franciscan School also welcomed families from
our own St. Francis of Assisi Preschool this past
Friday to introduce families to our Kindergarten
program. Families observed class activities, watched
Kindergarteners participate in Music and Movement
Class and Media, and asked questions of Kindergarten teachers in a Q & A session.
If you missed our Fall Open House, don’t worry! Join
us for our Winter Open House that will be held following Mass on Sunday, Jan. 25. We also offer private
tours on a daily basis and our doors are always open
to welcome those who would like to tour our school.
We are accepting applications for the 2015-16 school
year, so schedule your tour by contacting Lura Tysiac
at [email protected] or by calling
919-847-8205x469. Please come visit us and see
all of the wonderful things that are going on at the
Franciscan School.
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Come and learn about
1-2-3 Magic!
T
hroughout the year, our preschool offers a
variety of parent enrichment opportunities to
all of our parishioners. This month, we will be
showing the 1-2-3 Magic Video on “Managing
Difficult Behavior in Children 2-12”.
Are you at times frustrated by your child’s behavior?
Would you like to spend more time enjoying your
children and less time disciplining them?
This behavior management system, developed by
Dr. Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., offers easy-to-follow
steps for disciplining children without arguing, yelling
or spanking.
Managing Difficult Behavior in Children 2-12
Video presentation will be offered in the Founders Room
November 18th 9:15am - 11:15am*
or
November 19th 6:30-8:30pm*
There is no charge for this event
Free childcare will be available
The same program offered twice - attend whichever date
and time suits your schedule better and to allow both
parents to see it!
www.stfrancisraleigh.org/preschool_events
SHARE YOUR GIFTS
Parish Volunteer Opportunities
 Phone Skills: Do you enjoy connecting with people
over the phone? The Care and Wellness office is looking
for a few people to make calls to parishioners for various
ministries.
Contact: Kathleen Owen at 919-847-8205x241.
 Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Gleaners Needed: Are you
willing to give a couple of hours rescuing food from area
farms to donate to the hungry in our communities? Be a
part of this meaningful and fun gleaning opportunity for
youth and adults.
Contact: Suzanne Szymendera at [email protected].
 Welcoming Hosts: Meet our newest families; help
them find their place in our community. Families of all
ages are welcome!
Contact: Sue Mathys at 919-847-8205x222,
[email protected].

 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 at [email protected],
919-326-3768.

 Mentor Engaged Couples: Do you remember preparing for marriage? Among the wedding plans and preparing
for life transitions, someone took time to sit down with you
to talk about the joys, blessings, and trials of marriage.
We invite couples married 10 years or more to join the
Fully Engaged Ministry Team to host conversations for
an engaged couple using the results from their Fully
Engaged pre-marital inventory. Flexible Time commitment, meet with engaged couples in your home or at
St. Francis as you are available.
Contact: Jason Lillis at [email protected],
or 919-847-8205x244.
 Donations Volunteer: Do you find satisfaction in
providing material donations to nonprofit organizations
serving people in need? We’re looking for an organized
person to coordinate our donation drives and arrange
for distribution of unsolicited donations to partner organizations. Some work can be done from home. 10 hours
per month. Contact: Sheila Read at
[email protected], 919-847-8205x420.
 Cross Bearers needed at all masses. Training is
provided and you will serve once a month or less.
Contact: Tresa Pickup at
[email protected], 919-847-8205x488.
 Caregivers Ministry: Do you enjoy helping others and
being with people who are happy to see you? Take someone to the doctor’s office, the grocery store, or just visit.
Contact: Carol Derrenbacher, 919-554-2578.
Community Life
Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life
A
s we celebrate the dedication of the Basilica
of St John Lateran, we celebrate the home
of the “pope.” In learning about this Basilica,
I found that St. Peter’s Basilica is the one I
know and gets all the attention of the Vatican, but it’s
the Basilica of St John Lateran that’s really the “pope’s
church.” I also learned about the beautiful, large statue
of St. Francis with his arms outstretched that is situated
across the busy Roman street from the Basilica. It is
said that if you stand at a particular angle a few feet
behind the statue, you see the image of St. Francis
holding up the Basilica from its foundation. It is supposed to represent when Jesus said to St. Francis:
“Rebuild my church.” It took Francis a while to realize
Jesus was not talking about the brick and mortar of the
church building. Jesus was talking about building the
foundation of Christ within us. St. Francis was being
asked to build the foundation of Christ within himself
and lead others. Once he realized this, St. Francis
requested an audience with Pope Innocent III at the
Basilica of St John Lateran. The pontiff had a dream
the night before of a simple man in a poor man’s
woolen habit holding up the Basilica. The pontiff
recognized that St. Francis was being called to rebuild
the foundation of God within the whole church.
As we look around today and appreciate our church’s
brick and mortar, we have so much to appreciate.
Look at this gorgeous sanctuary and our blooming
memorial gardens: Walk through our Clare Fellowship
Hall. Notice the simple yet dignified school buildings.
Stop by the Assisi Café and look in the wonderful gym
and community rooms.
Even though we have beautiful structures and we do
not need to worry about rebuilding falling down buildings, we need to remember the Bible Byte of the week:
“You are God’s Building.” Then, we need to take look
at our foundation. Are we solid, sure, and strong?
Do we have Christ as our foundation? Are we building
the foundation of our church? Look around, I’m sure
you can find a place that needs a little brick and mortar.
Look for where you see the need to rebuild God’s
building.
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Diocese of Raleigh News
The Annual Homeschool Mass with Bishop Michael Burbidge will take place on December 5 at St. Mary Mother of
the Church in Garner, North Carolina. Mass will start at
10:30 am and a reception will follow in the church hall until
1:00 pm. All homeschoolers and their families of the Diocese are invited to attend. For registration links and contact
information, visit http://tiny.cc/HMBishop.
Black Catholic History Month: St. Monica
St. Monica, an African laywoman is a saint with whom
most black women can readily and easily identify because
Monica epitomized the present-day black woman. She
was a devout Christian and an obedient disciple of St.
Ambrose. Through her patience, gentleness, and prayers,
she converted her pagan husband. Before her death,
Monica had the great joy of knowing that Augustine had
returned to God and was using all his energies to build
Christ's Church. St. Monica's feast day is August 27.
ATTENTION! Catholic Young Professionals and Students
of Raleigh ages twenties and thirties: Join an exciting study
of St. Teresa of Avila’s “Autobiography" Friday November
21, 7:00 pm, Fallon Center Lounge of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, Raleigh. We will be discussing Chapters 35-40.
Text available at www.ccel.org/ccel/teresa/life.pdf.
Refreshments provided. Questions contact Jeremy
or Nathan Kryn 803-0652, [email protected].
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Small Group Opportunities
AA Meeting: Alcoholic Anonymous, daily at 7:15 am 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.wordpress.com/
community-life/athletic-programs/adult/ 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, December 7, 3:15 pm, Anthony Hall Room 403.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group:
The first Wednesday of the month, 1:00-3:00 pm in
the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center and
the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm in
Anthony Hall Room 405. Carol Gault 919-239-4620.
Centering Prayer: Thursdays, 9:35 am or 7:30 pm
in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel.
Community Center Classes: Regular exercise classes
and parent/child classes run on a weekly basis.
http://stfrancisraleigh.wordpress.com/community-life/
programs.
Community Garden: Saturday mornings, 10:00 am.
Call Pat or Paul Kelly at 919-413-8833, email
[email protected] or just drop by.
Exercise Programs: http://bit.ly/14T9JXR.
Mass of the Anointing: Tuesday, December 9
at the 9:00 am Mass in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel.
Coffee in the Padua Room of the Assisi Community
Center following Mass.
Men’s Ministry: Breakfast, Monday, December 1,
7:00 am, Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center.
Visit www.bit.ly/SFAMensMinistry for details
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Thursday, November 20,
12:30 pm, Clare Hall Room 202. Call Regina Sisinni at
919-803-6444 or Cindy Cardello at 919-846-8825.
Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm,
St. Mary of the Angels Chapel.
55+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons starting
at 12:00 noon throughout the year and monthly game
days starting at 11:00 am, September through May in
Clare Fellowship Hall.
The St. Francis Single/Single Again Ministry:
Meets on Thurs. evenings. Activity nights include service
evenings, game nights, book club, and night on the town.
Contact Kathy Duckworth, [email protected] or
Kathy Reynolds, [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.,7:00 pm, Anthony Hall Rm. 403.
Welcoming Coffees: Our next welcoming coffee will
be held on Sunday, November 16 after 9:30 am Mass.
Contact Trina Sugrue at 919-847-8205x245,
[email protected].
Register at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/welcome_events.
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Faith in Action: Catholic Social Teaching
Monthly Theme: Life & Dignity of the Human Person:
Catholic teaching offers a unique perspective on crime and
punishment. It begins with the recognition that the dignity of the
human person applies to both victims and offenders. It affirms
our commitment to support victims and their families. It also
acknowledges the God-given dignity of every human life, even
those who do great harm. Our fundamental respect for every
human life and for God, who created each person in his image,
requires that we choose not to end a human life in response to
violent crimes if non-lethal options are available.
“All Christians and people of good will are thus
called today to struggle not only for abolition of the
death penalty … but also to improve prison conditions, out of respect for the human dignity of persons
deprived of their liberty.” - Pope Francis
Pray: For people on death row and for victims and their
families
Learn and Act: Go to www.stfrancisraleigh.org and click
on “Justice & Peace” and “Faith in Action.”
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Parish Office: 919-847-8205
Administration
Collection Counters
Columbarium & Mem. Plaques
Volunteer Receptionists
Webmaster
Pat Kowite
Joan Port
Sue Mathys
Tricia Downs
Stewardship Opportunities
847-8205x229
847-8205x249
847-8205x222
847-8205x234
Community Life
Youth Basketball
High School Basketball
Youth Volleyball
Adult Summer Basketball
Adult Gym Nights
Community Center Programs
Summer Camps
Parish Community Events
Assisi Café Volunteers
Assisi Café Entertainment
Babysitting Co-Op II
Rich Wessel
870-1643
Tim Burns
949-4472
Mary Arleth
847-8205x379
Tim Burns
949-4472
Tricia Henry
847-8205x375
Ashley Watson
847-8205x444
Ashley Watson
847-8205x444
Tricia Henry
847-8205x375
Ashley Watson
847-8205x444
Diogenes Ruiz
847-8205x271
Catherine Walvoord [email protected]
Evangelization
Returning Catholics
Fr. David McBriar
Rite of Christian Initiation-Adults Jules Weber
Christian Initiation of Children Jules Weber
Intergeneration. Fam. FF (FIRE) Jules Weber
847-8205x261
847-8205x242
847-8205x242
847-8205x242
Liturgy
Liturgical Ministry Mailbox
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Play and Pray
Church Keeping
Cross Bearers
Deaf Ministry
Environment & Art
Eucharistic Ministers
Funeral Ministers
Lectors
Master of Ceremonies
Music Ministry
Parking Ministry
Servers
Ushers
Wedding Directors
[email protected]
Jackie Kelly
896-6297
Niamh Crotty [email protected]
Beverly Saunders
846-5795
Tresa Pickup
847-8205x488
Jean Cooke-Byrne
412-8365
Theresa Baumgartner
848-3383
Margaret Monteleone
233-4781
Deb Rodi
803-3304
Jane Paris
[email protected]
Lisa Gianturco
845-9718
Mike Wrzesien
624-1592
Michael & Julie Ducatte
622-8883
[email protected]
Bob Kaczynski
[email protected]
Joyce Petzka
[email protected]
Steve Burdett
845-2714
Chet Wayland
870-6110
John Cuomo
931-4308
Troy Chaput
665-7194
Judy Ferraro
395-3005
Family Life
AAMEN Ministry
Baptism Preparation
Family & Marriage Enrichment
Gay & Lesbian Ministry
Leon Cooke
740-7515
Bill & Regina McCrorie
847-6757
Steve & Cecy Becker
870-0694
Jane Paris
847-7431
Chris O’Neill
210-5319
Gay & Lesbian Parent Support Joe Pietrus
609-8425
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
Pat Gerney
803-8276
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]
Other Organizations
Knights of Columbus
Marriage Encounter
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts (pack352nc.org)
Girl Scouts
Secular Franciscan Order
Brian D. Denison
Charlie Abbott
Angela Abbott
Pete Oertel
Chris Triplett
Jamie Johnson
Joanne Jacovec
[email protected]
ncmarriagediscovery.org
556-7401
781-8055
[email protected]
847-8205x379
[email protected]
Fax: 919-870-1790
Campus
Spring and Fall Beautification
Care and Wellness
Resurrection Ministries
Consolation & Care
Emmaus Ministers
Funeral Receptions
Eucharistic Ministries
EMs to Abbotswood
EMs to the Homebound
EMs to the Magnolia Glen
EMs to the Meadows
EMs to Rex Hospital
EMs to Springmoor
Jim Anderson
847-8205x263
Celesta Carlson
Paddy Pagnani
Celesta Carlson
818-4122
570-8684
818-4122
Gerry & Karen Collins [email protected]
Pat Spencer
706-5324
Erica Schaab Emerson
617-7765
Andrea McVerry
[email protected]
Janet Smolenski
500-1971
Mary Papi
381-6764
Ministries to the Infirm, Sick, and Hospitalized
Transportation to Mass
Caregivers
Caregivers 402 Line
Medical Facility Visitation
Ministries of Care & Presence
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers
Divorce Survival Guide
Feed the Need
Hope After Loss
Job Connections
Project Rachel
Stephen Ministry
Special Needs Ministry
Stephanie Smith
Carol Derrenbacher
Sharon Holland
302-0080
554-2578
847-8205x402
[email protected]
Carol Gault
239-4620
William Morgan
[email protected]
Donna Mariani
326-3768
Mary Kane
818-7250
Vince Papi
926-7193
[email protected]
852-1021
Kathleen Owen
847-8205x241
Heather Lisk
[email protected]
Karen Ondejko
[email protected]
Ministries of Prayer & Faith Sharing
Centering Prayer
Prayer Line
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Rosary Ministry
Alice Stanford
781-5860
Susan Stamey [email protected]
Regina Sisinni
803-6444
Cindy Cardello
846-8825
Judy Newell
977-9058
Justice and Peace
Education and Advocacy Ministries
Dignity of Life - Danielle Merritt-Sunseri [email protected]
Committee for Immigration Justice
Trevor Thompson
847-8205x270
JustFaith
Sheila Read
847-8205x420
Justice Theater Project
Deb Royals-Mizerk
272-1551
Racial Awareness & Religious Exchange Tom Zimmerman
870-1379
Witness for Peace Southeast
Gail Phares
856-9468
Service Ministries
AIDS Care Team
Tom Zimmerman
870-1379
Blood Drive
Tom & Elaine Dupree 577-6901
Brown Bag Ministry
Rich Zemonek [email protected]
Catholic Parish Outreach (873-0245)
Sue Hand
846-7954
Community Garden
Pat & Paul Kelly
413-8833
Disaster Recovery
Janet Mintel
676-6352
Duke Children's Hospital
Ginny Winckelmann
848-8791
Gabriel Project - Kip Moffett
[email protected]
Habitat for Humanity
Diane & Bob Steinbeiser 846-8026
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (250-0043)
Suzanne Szymendera 845-4885
Migrant Ministry
Terrence McDonald
538-4627
Passage Home (834-0666)
Peg Cavender
985-5950
Prison Pen Pal
Pam Boyan [email protected]
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
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Our Pastoral Staff
Parish Office: 919-847-8205
Fax: 919-870-1790
St. Francis Preschool
FRANCISCAN FRIARS
240 Cathy Ashton, Assistant Principal for Preschool
261 Fr. David McBriar, O.F.M., Associate Pastor
262 Shelley Freeman, Administrative Specialist
223 Fr. William E. McConville, O.F.M., Associate Pastor
Cardinal Gibbons High School 919-834-1625
249 Joan Port, Assistant to the Pastor
224 Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor
PASTORAL MINISTRIES
EVANGELIZATION MINISTRIES
268 Jackie Adamo, Admin. Specialist-Care and Wellness
473 Trish Adamkowski, Administrative Specialist
289 Terri Layer, Admin. Specialist-Family Life
264 Martina Dumberger, Administrative Specialist
244 Jason Lillis, Coordinator of Family Life
239 Dawn Eagan, Coordinator of Family Formation-Children
241 Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness
238 Jennifer Fiduccia, Coordinator of Family Formation
420 Sheila Read, Justice and Peace Specialist
269 Jennifer McCourt, Administrative Specialist
270 Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace
236 Matt Merry, Coordinator of Family Formation-Youth
FINANCE AND PLANNING
488 Tresa Pickup, Administrative Specialist
228 Charlie Abbott, Financial Administrator
242 Jules Weber, Director of Formation and Evangelization
229 Pat Kowite, Coordinator of Finance and Administration
230 Jim Wahl, Coordinator of Liturgy and Music
243 Robert Neppel, Director of Finance and Planning
CATHOLIC EDUCATION MINISTRIES
The Franciscan School
PARISH OPERATIONS
255 Marie Leone, Receptionist (Main Number)
263 Jim Anderson, Facilities Manager
233 Jennifer Bigelow, Principal
234 Tricia Downs, Database/Web Specialist
254 Michele Northington, Asst. Principal - Student Life and Activities
265 Toni Hammes, Admin. Specialist-Stewardship
251 Joanne Sullivan, School Nurse
375 Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life
469 Lura Tysiac, Coordinator of Marketing and Admissions
227 Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operations
314 Laureen Wacenske, Guidance
222 Sue Mathys, Coordinator of Stewardship
651 Mike Watson, Asst. Principal-Curriculum and Personnel
271 Diogenes Ruiz, Communication Specialist
245 Trina Sugrue, Admin. Specialist-Safe Environment & Welcome
242 Jules Weber, Asst. Principal-Formation and Evangelization
Staff email address: [email protected]
OUR PASTORAL COUNCIL
Jim Carr, Patty Carr,
Julia Earnhardt, Tim Fischer,
Thomas Graham, Robert Longley
Alberto Lopez, Sue Mathys,
Liz Mosler, Vince Papi, Jane Paris,
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,
Bill Laxton, Robert Longley, Mike Keleher,
Marc Kielty, Adam McCarthy, Tom Mense,
Robert Neppel, David Nerz, John Smith,
Bob Randolph, Steve Patti O.F.M.
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 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.
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Home Buying & Selling Assistance Real Estate Investments
Full Property Management
Relocation Assistance
PHONE: (919)-518-8122
CELL: (919)-247-6017
[email protected]
St.Francis Parisioner
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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.
Holiness
Youth Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation preparation is a two year
journey leading to the Celebration of
Confirmation in the fall of 2016.
Interested youth who are in 8th grade
or above and at least one parent must
attend one of the info/registration
meetings below.
Sunday, November 9, 12:30 pm
New date added:
Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 pm
Anthony Hall Founders Room
To register, please visit:
stfrancisraleigh.org/confirmation2016/
Questions? Contact Martina at
919-847-8205x264,
martina.dumberger@
stfrancisraleigh.org.
Altar Server Training: If you are a
youth in the 5th grade or older and
would like to be a part of our wonderful
Altar Server ministry, there will be a
training session on Sunday, November
16, 1:00-2:30 pm in the church. Contact
Chet Wayland, [email protected],
before November 9.
Small Christian Communities-SCC:
St. Francis of Assisi creates a culture of
faith-sharing, conversion, and relational
ministry within all types of small groups.
Join the SCC Vision Team to support
these groups by setting goals, offering
resources, information, and opportunities for existing and future SCCs.
Contact: Mary Morch,
[email protected]
or Gladys Whitehouse,
[email protected].
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Small Group Leaders Change Lives:
We are looking for adults who are
passionate about their faith and want to
help our young people deepen their
own, to be small group leaders for our
children and youth formation programs.
No experience is necessary. We will
give you everything you need. If you:
• enjoy working with children/youth;
• like to talk about Jesus;
• want to be a part of a dynamic and
supportive small community;
please prayerfully consider this amazing
opportunity to help shape the next
generation of our church! For more
information, contact Jenn at
[email protected].
Play and Pray Employment Opening:
We are looking for loving and reliable
caregivers to staff our Sunday Morning
Play and Pray nursery for children who
are 12-23 months old. If you are
passionate about your faith and want
to radiate the love of Christ with these
young people, please answer the call. In
addition to serving young children, you
would be providing a great service to
parents who would then have the opportunity to attend Mass as a couple and be
spiritually refilled. The hours are 9:00
am-1:00 pm every Sunday (except major holidays). Candidates should have
experience working with young children,
and have/be able to complete Level C
Safe Environment Certification.
Please send cover letter/resumé to
[email protected].
Play and Pray: Quality childcare and
formation during Mass for ages 1 and
walking through 4. To enroll, visit:
stfrancisraleigh.org/enroll.
RCIA Sponsors Needed: We are
in need of 12 sponsors for RCIA.
Would you consider joining us?
Contact: Jules Weber,
[email protected].
Hope
Job Connections Ministry: If you’re
looking for your next career, let us help.
We provide individual coaching assistance, resumé review, and networking
help. Employers, please consider listing
your positions with our Job Connections
Ministry. Coaches, consider joining our
leadership team by contacting Vince
Papi at 919-926-7193.
Journeying with Grief through the
Holidays: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2:00-4:00
pm, 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.
To RSVP, visit stfrancisraleigh.org/
journeying or call 919-847-8205x0.
Ronald McDonald House Dinner:
Sign up to donate food or prepare
a meal for families of sick children.
Contact: Julie Huckaby, 919-624-5065,
[email protected].
A Word on the Inspired Word:
Daily reflections by Fr. Bill. Sign up at
www.stfrancisraleigh.wordpress.com/
email-subscriptions.
Passage Home
Turkey Drive
Help make the holidays a festive
one for those in need! Passage
Home has 2 ways you can help
this year: provide a frozen turkey
or adopt a family and provide the
turkey with all the trimmings!
“Waging a Living”: Film Showing and
Discussion. Nov. 20, 7:00 pm, Anthony
Hall, Room 403. See page 5.
Donations need to be delivered
directly to Passage Home this
year and not brought to St. Francis. Due to freezer space restrictions, turkey donations will be accepted on November 20 only.
Please contact Lisa Johns,
919-834-0666x233 or
Peg Cavender, 919-985-5950
no later than November 14.
Hospitality
15th Annual Advent Pancake
Breakfast: The tradition continues with
a few surprises! Please join us for a
wonderful morning of fun and fellowship
as we gather to celebrate the feast of
St. Nicholas. Delicious food, live music
and caroling, crafts and even a story
from St. Nicholas himself!
Saturday, December 6, seatings at
8:30 am and 10:00 am. Cost is $15 per
family. Registration information coming
soon. Questions, contact either Kristy
Szabo at [email protected] or
Michelle Staub at [email protected].
Making Music Praying Twice:
Join this fun, hands-on music course.
Children (0-5 years) and parents use
instruments, toys, and scarves to
dance, chant, sing, play games, and
pray together. For info/registration visit:
http://stfrancisraleigh.wordpress.com/
community-life/programs/parentchildclasses.
Transportation Ministry-Drivers
Needed: Looking for a good way to
share ministry with your children? Could
you bring someone to Mass once each
month? Contact Stephanie Smith at 919
-302-0080 to find out more.
Sing & Sign Playtime: In a playful
environment, children and parents can
practice the signs they already know
or learn new signs to go along with fun
songs and activities. This 30 minute
class is designed to keep American
Sign Language fun and entertaining.
No previous signing experience is
necessary. Class is geared towards
children 10-36 months old. Come ready
to sing, laugh, read books, sign and
dance. Join us. Wednesdays, 9:30 10:00 am, November 19 -December 17
at the Assisi Community Center.
For more info, visit
www.stfrancisraleigh.wordpress.com/
community-life/programs/parentchildclasses.
Great Date Nights: Friendship – Fuel
for Romance. Join us for our monthly
short presentation on healthy relationships before we send you out on a date
night with your partner! Childcare available for children ages 2-12. The next
date is Friday, Nov. 14. Contact Jason
Lillis, 919-847-8205x244 or RSVP at
http://bit.ly/sfamfe.
St. Francis 55+ Adult Group invites
all residents of the parish, and the
community, 55 years of age or older to
our November 12 Game Day Event in
Clare Fellowship Hall. You do not need
to be a member of the 55+ Adult Group
to participate. Bring a bag lunch and we
will provide dessert and drinks. Lunch
starts at 11:00 am and the game of the
day, BUNCO begins at 12:00 noon.
Come, bring a friend(s), and enjoy
making new friends, sharing laughs
and camaraderie while enjoying several
exciting games of BUNCO. Remember,
no skill at all is needed! Just roll the
dice and see if you win. Prizes will
be awarded at the end.
Volunteer Basketball Coach: The
Franciscan School is seeking an energetic, knowledgeable varsity basketball
coach to lead the Lady T’Wolves. This
volunteer position is a 4-day/week commitment from the beginning of November through February. Games generally
are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you or someone you know are
interested, please contact the Athletic
Director Nancy Evans for more information, [email protected].
Young Families Newsletter: A weekly
update for families with young children
to connect with each other and with
relevant opportunities at St. Francis
of Assisi. Sign up for our newsletter
at http://bit.ly/sfayfn, or check out
recent newsletters at http://bit.ly/
youngfamiliesnewsletter.
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