“Stay alert and sober!”
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Thessalonians 5:1-6
Second Graders dress up as saints for our community Mass
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).
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
OF
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.
One of the highlights of my time
here was just over
a week ago, a cool
and crisp Monday
with blue skies and
bright sunshine, as our parish and
school staff gathered in the
church for prayer and then spent
the next several hours doing different service projects, both onsite and offsite. As the day went
on the photos started to come in:
staff pulling North Carolina sweet
potatoes out of the dirt on a farm
near Louisburg; staff sorting out
food at Catholic Parish Outreach;
staff working in the community
garden in front of the log cabin;
staff writing letters to the inmates
on death row at Central Prison.
When it was over, a gathering
for lunch followed by mass in the
church and a sense throughout
the week that the staff enjoyed
spending time together and loved,
especially, going out and getting
involved in all kinds of worthy
projects. We were inspired by the
words of our beloved Pope Francis who at a World Youth Day
gathering in Brazil last year said
“I want
people to
go out. I
want the
church to
go out into
the street!
I want to
defend
ourselves
against
everything that is worldliness, that
is installation, that is comfortableness, that is clericalism, that is
being shut in on ourselves. The
parishes, the schools, exist to
go out!” Many thanks to all the
people who helped to make the
day such a success for us.
On Saturday last week we had
our annual columbarium mass,
outside in the courtyard. Mass
started at 9:00 am and the temperature was in the low 40s,
with many people bundled up
in jackets and gloves and
scarves. Again, it was another
glorious fall day and as I stood
outside at the altar, I could look
up and around at the blue sky
and the reds, yellows, and
oranges of the leaves outlined
against the bright sky. The
mass was held in memory
of those whose ashes are
reposed in our columbarium.
Afterwards there was a reception with hot apple cider, which
reminded me of my days skiing
in New Hampshire and coming
inside to the lodge to warm up
with hot cider. Thanks to all
who helped organize the
mass and reception.
I have been here at St. Francis
for just over two months and
I’m slowly learning my way and
getting to know who’s who and
what’s what, though that will
continue to take some time.
Beginning next week and continuing through December, I will
be having a series of listening
sessions
which are
open to
anyone in
the parish,
as a way for
me to learn
more about
this parish
of St. Francis of Assisi.
Each session will be limited to
10-12 people, and will have a
facilitator and a scribe. I will be
present to listen.
To sign up for one, visit
www.stfrancisraleigh.org/pastor
or click the link on the home
page.
Blessings to all on your week!
Through Baptism may
they walk always as a
children of the light:
William Thomas Brearley
Son of Mike and Jessi Brearley
Andrew Joseph Dennis
Son of Drew and Lauren Dennis
Ava James Lowe
Daughter of Rick and Tara Lowe
Valentina Adriana Ramirez
Daughter of Nick and Pilar Ramirez
Robert Alex Wilson
Son of Rob and Jenn Wilson
May they rest in peace
and perpetual light
shine upon them:
+Andrew Lavin
Father of Kevin Lavin
+Elaine Law
Wife of Gerald Law
Mother of Aimee Kimble and Michael,
Matthew, Mark and Tony Law
+Mary Szoke
Mother of Anna Fowler
Mass requests are accepted up to
Tuesday, November 25 for the
Thanksgiving weekend Masses.
Mass requests are accepted up to
Tuesday, December 23 at 11:00 am
for the Christmas Masses.
Next week’s Bible Byte:
“Lord, when did we see you…?"
Matthew 25:37
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Memorial Garden Mass
A
s Catholics, we believe that Baptism
is our birth into the life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus; the Eucharist
is our meal for life’s journey. Our
Memorial Garden reminds us of this mystery.
As we pass through the Garden each Sunday on
our way to Mass, we come through death to life,
through the Garden to the waters of Baptism
and the table of the Eucharist. We are travelers
passing through, incorporated into the body of
Christ, one day to be united with Him and with
those we love who have gone before us.
For more information about the Memorial
Garden and Columbarium or to purchase a
niche or plaque, please contact Joan Port,
919-847-8205x249.
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Ministries of Liturgy, Evangelization, and Music
First Reconciliation Retreat
L
ast Sunday, 240 of our second graders
and their parents participated in their
First Reconciliation Retreat. Led by
Coordinator of Family Formation for
Children, Dawn Eagan. The retreat provided a
“sacred time” for parents to spend with their children exploring the depth of God’s grace offered
in the sacrament of Reconciliation. The retreat’s
activities included hospitality, music, faith sharing,
crafts, and much more. The group ended their
time with a visit from our friars, who encouraged
the children to not be afraid and spoke of God’s
great love for them. Please pray for the children
and their parents as they prepare to receive their
First Reconciliation on December 13.
“Do You Hear What I Hear?”
A Night of Lessons and Carols
J
oin the youth of our parish on Sunday,
December 21 at 7:00 pm in church for an
evening of fun, drama, music, prayer, and
Eucharistic Adoration for the whole family!
As we sing along to familiar Christmas carols, we
will reflect on the theology behind the lyrics and
deepen our understanding of God’s great love for
us. People of all ages are welcome to this night of
fellowship and Christmas spirit. We hope you will
save the date and plan on participating!
Youth
Confirmation Preparation
I
nterested youth who are currently in 8th
grade or above and at least one parent
must attend an information/ registration
meeting. Confirmation preparation is a
two year long journey and will culminate with the
Celebration of Confirmation in the fall of 2016.
Final Registration Opportunity
Wednesday, 12/10/2014 at 7:00 pm
Anthony Hall Founders Room
To register, please visit:
stfrancisraleigh.org/confirmation2016
Questions? Please contact Martina
919-847-8205x264,
[email protected].
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Pastoral Ministries
Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness
GoodNews
On-Purpose Life
Sharing the Fruits of Ministry
www.stfrancispastoralministries.wordpress.com
T
Thank you!
hrough your generous gifts of time and talent,
the Care and Wellness Office is able to help
families each and every week through the
following ministries:
Visit the Sick- our Visitation Ministry visits parishioners in all local hospitals.
Eucharist to facilities and
homes: our ministers go
to 5 local facilities, Rex
Hospital and individual
homes bringing a smile
and the assurance that
each member of the
community is important.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
offers a handmade shawl
or item to those in need
of comfort.
Feed the Need offers
cooked meals to those
burdened by significant life
events so they can take a
night off from the kitchen.
Prayerline Ministers
pray for those requesting
special intentions throughout the week.
Referrals to CPO for food
and children's clothing
assistance help those
trying to make financial
ends meet
Stephen Ministry walks
with those who are in need
of compassionate, Christian care giving to get
through a difficult time.
Transportation Ministry
brings people to Mass who
are no longer able to drive
Caregivers Ministry
offers transportation to
doctor appointments and
grocery stores. They also
offer caring visits to help
primary caregivers get a
well deserved break and
a new face to those being
cared for.
Alzheimer's/Dementia
Ministry walks with those
caring for a loved one
facing dementia. Finding
support and resources
while caring for a loved
one whose needs and
personality change daily
makes the load lighter.
Job Connections offers
coaching, resources and
fellowship for those
searching for a new
career The many
bereavement ministries
help those in grief find a
new "normal" following
the loss of a loved one.
None of these caring
opportunities could exist
without the support of our
faith community or the
people who benefit from
these ministries.
Whichever group you're
in, know that you are
appreciated.
To learn more about any
of these ministries, just
call 919-847-8205x241.
Y
ou've seen those folks- the ones like the wife in
the first reading and the servant with the 5 talents.
They are the ones who make life look easy.
Their work seems effortless and the outcomes are
always positive. They are joyful in their work and even when
bad things happen, they have a way of weathering the storm
with grace. When I look at my life, sometimes I feel like I'm
competing with myself or the clock to get more done, get
done faster, and have more time for-doing more.
Recently I participated in a seven week course, On Purpose
Peace. The foundation of the course is scripture; the intent
of the course is for each person to find their own life
purpose and to create their own map for making decisions
about how they spend their time. It's an ingenious method
of making lists about what's important in life and comparing
that to how you actually spend your time. It's a real "A-ha"
moment when you realize that your purpose really can be
found in many of the things you "have" to do every day.
And when you support that purpose with God's plan for you,
rooted in scripture, it changes from things you "have to do"
to things you "want to do."
The other very powerful element in the program is realizing
that how you spend your time really is up to you. Like the
good wife, if you feel that taking care of your family is your
purpose, you don't focus on the task, but on how God is
working through your efforts to affect others. Let's say you
realize your purpose is "extending care." Then you will come
to know that anytime you extend care- to your family,
friends, community, you are living "on purpose. "When you
realize that caring for your family is also an opportunity to
reflect on God's gift of family in your life, you become the
focus, not the task. And when you have more "want tos"
than "have tos" in your life, the tension eases, the pressure
ebbs away, and you can rediscover the joy of being and
doing things with a purpose!
So if you're tired of juggling the demands of your life, if you'd
like to create a plan that offers you time to be your best
instead of beating the clock, join us for this learning
experience. You'll find the peace of living an on-purpose life!
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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
The Franciscan School
Alumni Spotlight
Fire Safety
A
t the Franciscan School, we are always proud
of our alumni and enjoy hearing about their
accomplishments as they continue on their
educational journey. These two high school
seniors are among our many former students who are
accomplishing important things.
Nikki Knapp ’11 was selected as
the 2014 Homecoming Queen at
Cardinal Gibbons High School.
Nikki is an exemplary student in
and out of the classroom. She has
made the A Honor Roll throughout
high school and she serves as
a retreat leader in the Principal
Leader Conference, is
vice-president in the Franciscan Youth International
organization, and she was the recipient of the Golden
Key Scholastic Art Award. In addition, she plays piano,
ukulele, and lacrosse. Nikki hopes to be accepted at
UNC, NC School of Design, or Elon University. At The
Franciscan school’s commencement, Nikki was the
recipient of the Franciscan Award. She said her favorite
memory of TFS was the wonderful teachers and staff who
helped make her experience “a home away from home.”
Olivia Ontjes ’11 has verbally
committed to the University of
Southern California, where she
will be a member of the swimming
team. Olivia specializes in the
short freestyle and breaststroke
events. The ability to swim both
breaststroke events and the three
short freestyle events at that level
makes her extremely valuable
in the NCAA format, where she can contribute to all 5
relays. “I chose to be a part of the team because of the
positive and special environment that is unique to USC,”
Ontjes said. “It offers the best opportunities to achieve my
potential in and out of the pool. I want to study biological
sciences on the pre-med track.” Olivia, an honor student
at Raleigh Charter High School, swims for both the
YMCA of the Triangle Area and Raleigh Charter and is
the YMCA Long Course National Record breaker in the
50 breaststroke.
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A
t the beginning of November, the Durham
Highway Fire Department visited the Preschool to discuss fire safety with the children.
Earlier that week, students participated in a
school-wide fire drill on campus, learning how to safely
evacuate the Preschool in the event of fire.
During the firefighters’ visit, they shared important
safety tips with the students. The students practiced
“Stop, Drop and Roll,” and listened as the firefighters
discussed all of the important safety gear that a
firefighter must wear while fighting a fire. The children
watched as one of the firefighters dressed up in his
fire gear, toured one of the fire trucks, and even
climbed up inside.
We extend a sincere thank you to the Durham Highway
Fire Department for taking time out of their busy schedule to once again visit our school. Every year, these
generous firefighters visit our campus. It is wonderful for
the children to learn the importance of fire safety and
see the firefighters dressed in their gear so that they will
not be afraid if a firefighter tries to help them some day.
For more information about the Preschool, please
contact Shelley Freeman at 919-847-8205x262 or
[email protected].
Stewardship
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.
Sue Mathys, Coordinator of Stewardship
Contribution Envelopes
Offertory Envelopes
Special Collections
T
he Stewardship office would like to thank
those of you who are helping us to “Go
Green” by opting out of receiving monthly
contribution envelopes. For many of you
that contribute with checks, your check is what
records your donation to your parish contribution
record. Please just put your check in the Offertory
basket and we will do the rest. We do have second
collections and special collections and we will list the
upcoming ones in the bulletin. For November and
December:
November 23 - special collection-Catholic Campaign
for Human Development and Dignity
November 27 - Thanksgiving- special collection Food for the Poor
December 7 - special collection-Mortgage Sunday
December 8 - Holy Day of Obligation- Immaculate
Conception
December 14 - second collection- Franciscan
Infirmary and National Retirement fund for Religious
December 25 - Christmas-Holy Day of Obligation
December 25 - Christmas- special collectionChristmas flowers
December 25 - Christmas- second collectionDiocesan Priest’s Retirement
January 1, 2015 – Holy Day of Obligation Solemnity of Mary
If you make cash donations, please use envelopes
that list your name and address.
If you are receiving envelopes and want to “Go
Green” with us and discontinue your envelopes OR
are not receiving envelopes and would like to receive
them, contact Toni Hammes, at
[email protected],
919-847-8205x265.
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Diocese of Raleigh News
Band of Sisters: Monthly Reflection Days
Pope Francis has declared 2015 as the "Year in
Celebration of Consecrated Life". Join us as we gather
monthly at Avila Retreat Center Durham to reflect on the
wisdom offered us by the lives and works of holy Catholic
sisters. We have gathered a group of presenters from
all over the diocese of Raleigh to lead these days of
reflection which begin in December 2014.
Registration is available at http://tiny.cc/tv2amx via signup
genius and Paypal. For more information, contact [email protected].
Save the Date - March for Life (DC) - The Raleigh
Deanery Respect Life Committee is reserving buses for the
Annual March for Life in Washington, DC on Thursday,
January 22, 2015. The cost of the bus trip is $50 per
person. Make your reservation through email
address:[email protected]. To guarantee your seat,
reservations and payments are due no later than Monday,
December 29 (post dated checks will be accepted).
Reservations after this date will be put on a waiting list.
If you have any questions, please call Kathy or
Bob Klein at 815-1369 or email:[email protected].
Training for Volunteer Hosts for People Who Are
Homeless. The mission of Raleigh’s new Oak City
Outreach Center is to provide a place of hospitality on
weekends where people can gather to receive and give
nourishment that comes from the sharing of food and
fellowship. Next Volunteer Orientation Session to be held
at the Oak City Outreach Center in the white metal building
behind 215 S. Person St. across the street from Moore
Square in downtown Raleigh: Tuesday, November 18 and
December 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The orientation will
be led by Love Wins Ministries and Catholic Charities.
To register for this training please send an email
to [email protected] or call 919-812-5546.
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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:
Brittany Maynard’s decision to end her life at age 29 because of
terminal brain cancer revived a debate over physician-assisted
euthanasia - and what it means to die with dignity. The Church
teaches that respect for life and dignity means respecting the
inherent value of their lives, even when suffering terminal ill.
The U.S. bishops call for a compassionate response to suffering through palliative care and love and attention from the
community, assuring people who are dying of their inherent
worth and attending to their spiritual needs.
“…the temptation grows to have recourse to euthanasia, that is, to take control of death and bring it about
before its time, "gently" ending one's own life or the
life of others. In reality, what might seem logical and
humane, when looked at more closely is seen to be
senseless and inhumane. Here we are faced with one
of the more alarming symptoms of the "culture of
death..."- Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life
Pray: For people who are terminally ill and their families
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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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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
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].
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].
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].
RCIA Sponsors Needed: We are
in need of 12 sponsors for RCIA.
Would you consider joining us?
Contact: Jules Weber at
[email protected].
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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.
Small Christian Communities:
For 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].
For Living the Good News go to
https://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.
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. Learn to celebrate your
loved one and the holidays.
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.
Habitat for Humanity: Seeking
fellowship and hands-on service?
Join St. Francis parishioners Dec. 6 for
our last St. Francis Habitat for Humanity
work date this year. Needed: 15
volunteers, age 16 or older.
Contact: Diane Steinbeiser,
919-846-8026, [email protected].
“Waging a Living”: Film Showing and
Discussion. Nov. 20, 7:00 pm, Anthony
Hall, Room 403. If you work hard, you
get ahead. That’s the American Dream in
a nutshell. Yet, this widely held dream is
out of reach for an increasing number of
working Americans. Join us for a documentary on low-wage workers. Moderated discussion following the movie on
Catholic Social Teaching and poverty.
Seats are limited, so please RSVP to
[email protected],
919-847-8205 x270.
Advent Giving Tree: November 25
through December 14. Our most popular
donations drive of the year provides parishioners with opportunities to give
Christmas gifts to families in need. Featuring 2,000 ornaments and 20 different
ministries or community organizations.
Choose ornaments, shop for gifts and
return gifts to the Stewardship Center.
We are upgrading the parish website.
Thanks to all of you who participated in
our website review focus group. Your
input was very helpful in enhancing this
important parish communication tool.
The upgrade should be live on Dec 1.
Please bear with us as we work out any
kinks in the process.
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/
parentchild-classes.
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, January 9. Contact
Jason Lillis, 919-847-8205x244
or RSVP at http://bit.ly/sfamfe.
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 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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