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“Lord, when did we see you…?”
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Matthew 25:37
Preschoolers are given a tour of the church by Preschool Assistant Principal, Cathy Ashton
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.
Last week I was away for a few days, drove north
to Washington DC where I stayed one night at our
friar house of formation and then to Philadelphia,
where I stayed at St. Francis Inn, where I used to
live before I arrived here in Raleigh in August.
It was nice to see the friars and the sisters and
the lay volunteers and be back in the old neighborhood. Not a lot has changed in the three months that I’ve been
gone. I saw many of the guests who come to eat at St. Francis Inn
every day, waiting outside for the gate to open for the daily serving
of the meal. We had mass in the morning in the small chapel
that is on the second floor of the Inn and as always, it’s a mix of
regular volunteers along with people who live out in the streets,
all together in our chapel which seats maybe 35-40 people. And
every 10 minutes or so, as I remembered, the elevated subway
goes by right outside the window of the chapel, on its way either
to or from downtown Philadelphia. The chapel there is a place
of deep grace amid the hard urban setting of the Inn.
I had a day free in the city and took the subway down to 30th
Street Station, then walked along the Schuylkill River to the
Philadelphia Museum of Art. There is something about walking
alongside a river in a big city, the way it catches the light of the
sun even amid the traffic and high buildings. At the museum, you
can climb the steps, the “Rocky steps” so known from Sylvester
Stallone running up those same steps in “Rocky” and then look out
over a spectacular view of the city. Inside the museum, there are
treasures to be found: a sculpted head of Christ from 13th century
France; a small painting on wood of St. Francis of Assisi, luminous
against a deep black background, painted sometime around the
1280s, only 60 or so years after the saint’s death; an altar piece
painted by Botticelli of scenes from the life of St. Mary Magdalene,
all brilliant colors and lines and forms, painted more than five
centuries ago in Italy and hanging on a wall now in a gallery in
Philadelphia; a black and white photograph, in a special exhibition
hall, of a close-up view of a fern branch, taken in Maine, in all its
detail, including the small drops of water on the fern itself. One of
the things we learn from artists is that there is much beauty to be
found in the world and much of it comes from paying attention
to what’s right around us. Artists can remind us of the original
goodness of creation.
It’s nice to be away and it’s also nice to come back. This Thursday,
of course is Thanksgiving Day and for those who are traveling out
of town to visit family and friends, safe travels in the air or on the
rails or the roads. A reminder, as well, that you can still sign up for
a parish listening session – go to www.stfrancisraleigh.org and you
can sign up for one of the sessions that will be offered over the
next several weeks. Please note that these sessions are a chance
for you to speak about your own experience of the parish. We
have scheduled evening sessions, morning sessions, and some
on Sunday afternoons. Each session will have a facilitator and
also someone to take notes, and I will be present to listen.
Blessings to all on your week!
Through Baptism
may they walk always
as a children of
the light:
Evan Dean Bush
Son of Rob and Sarah Bush
Finn Michael Hathaway
Son of Tim and Alison Hathaway
Dennis Alexander Robinette
Son of Dennis and Laura Robinette
May they rest in
peace and perpetual
light shine upon
them:
+Joanne Barzyk
Daughter of Anne Barzyk
+Sam and June Jordan
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:
“Make us turn to you"
Psalm 80
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2014 Advent Penance Services
Raleigh Deanery
Dec. 1 7:00 pm
St. Raphael the Archangel (English & Spanish)
Dec. 2 11:00 am
St. Raphael the Archangel (English & Spanish)
Dec. 3 11:00 am
St. Michael the Archangel, Cary (English)
Dec. 3 7:00 pm
St. Bernadette, Fuquay-Varina (English & Spanish)
Dec. 4 7:00 pm
St. Andrew the Apostle, Apex (English)
Dec. 5 7:00 pm
Our Lady of the Rosary, Louisburg (English & Spanish)
Dec. 7 7:00 pm
St. Eugene, Wendell (English & Spanish)
Dec. 9 7:00 pm
St. Catherine of Siena, Wake Forest (English & Spanish)
Dec. 10 11:00 am
St. Catherine of Siena, Wake Forest (English)
Dec. 10 7:00 pm
St. Mary Mother of the Church, Garner (English & Spanish)
Dec. 14 7:00 pm
St. Francis of Assisi (English)
Dec. 15 7:00 pm
St. Francis of Assisi (English)
Dec. 16 11:00 am
St. Bernadette, Fuquay-Varina (English)
Dec. 16 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes (English)
Dec. 16 7:00 pm
Sacred Heart Cathedral (English & Spanish)
Dec. 17 11:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi (English)
Dec. 17 7:00 pm
St. Michael the Archangel, Cary (English & Spanish)
Dec. 22 7:00 pm
St. Luke the Evangelist (English)
Holiday
Mass
Schedule
The Franciscan Challenge
Q & A’s
What is a Franciscan Friar?
The Franciscans, also called the Order of Friars
Minor are members of the Catholic religious order
founded by Saint Francis of Assisi over 800 years
ago. We seek to follow the manner of life that Saint
Francis led. Our Order is a mendicant religious order
of men who therefore depend directly on the charity
of the people for their livelihood.
This new order founded by Saint Francis was
prompted by a need to reinvigorate the life of the
Catholic Church. At the present time, the Franciscan
Friars number 17,224 worldwide with 586 novices
or “Friars in training.”
Often times you will see O.F.M. after a Friar’s name,
wondering what it means. It refers to the Order of
Friars Minor commonly called the Franciscans.
What is a Franciscan Province?
A Franciscan Province is a geographic area of the
country where the Friars of that province live and
work. The Franciscan Order divides countries into
provinces.
What is Holy Name Province?
Holy Name Province is the largest of seven provinces
in the United States belonging to the Franciscan
Order. It covers the eastern seaboard with some
locations beyond. The Provincial headquarters
are located in New York City.
Dec. 8 Feast of Immaculate Conception – Church (9:00 am and 7:30 pm)
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve – Gym (2:30 and 4:30 pm)
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve – Church (2:30, 4:30 and 6:30 pm)
Dec .24 Midnight Mass – Church
Music Prelude to Midnight Mass 11:15 pm “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi
Mass begins at midnight
Dec. 25 Christmas Day – Church (9:30 and 11:30 am)
Dec. 31 Mary, Mother of God Vigil – Church (5:30 pm)
Jan. 1 Mary, Mother of God – Church (9:00 am)
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Ministries of Liturgy, Evangelization, and Music
Praise Choir
A
at 5:30 Sunday Mass
group of youth and adults are taking
the idea of making a joyful noise to
a whole new level. You may have
noticed the ensemble of singers
that has been steadily increasing in size at the
Sunday evening Mass. Coordinator of Music and
Liturgy, Jim Wahl, along with Family Formation
Coordinator, Jenn Fiduccia re-launched this
contemporary ensemble in September and it
has been gaining steam since. The concept is to
enhance the worship experience at the 5:30 pm
Sunday liturgy by combining the talents of professional musicians in the band with the gifts of our
volunteer vocalists. The music at Mass is done
in a contemporary style that is popular with the
youth that attend that liturgy before their
evening youth ministry program.
The music ministers in the vocal ensemble gather
at 4:00 pm for rehearsal, immediately prior to
Mass. They have been working hard to develop
a repertoire of both Contemporary Christian
worship songs and traditional Catholic favorites
sung with a modern twist. After sound check
with the band, the group breaks from rehearsal
to read that Sunday’s Gospel and small group
discussion. Members not only share their faith
with one another, but also their stories and struggles. The group has developed into its own Small
Christian Community, that is not only functional
in providing musical leadership for Mass, but in
supporting one another and giving each member
a safe place to “belong” in the larger parish. The
group’s members range in age from 6th graders
to empty nesters. One of the most beautiful
things to watch is the members walking their
faith journey with one another, regardless of age.
For more information about the Praise Choir,
or to join, please email
[email protected].
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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].
Pastoral Ministries
GoodNews
Sharing the Fruits of Ministry
Seeing Christ in Your Spouse
Jason Lillis, Coordinator of Family Life
www.stfrancispastoralministries.wordpress.com
Showing Love and Mercy
Sheila Read, Justice and Peace Specialist
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ive parishioners (Sonia Kane, Joan Monti,
Diane Steinbeiser, Jeff Szymendera and
Mary Zahn) recently returned from five
days of service at St. Francis Inn in
Philadelphia. Our parish sends delegations of four
to six parishioners to the Inn four times each year.
St. Francis Inn, where Fr. Steve served prior to
becoming pastor is a Franciscan Eucharistic
community that ministers to the poor and homeless
with food, clothing, and hospitality. Here’s what
two parishioners had to say:
Sonia Kane: “The ministry of the St. Francis Inn
is successful in serving the needs of the poor
because it shows Christ's love through the dignity
with which every guest is treated and the mercy
in which every "rule" is wrapped.
“I saw the face of Christ in the Asian woman who
didn't speak English, but whose eyes lit up when
I said "chocolate"; in Carlos, who loved calling me
"LaSonia"; in Eric, who chatted with me about
Tarheel basketball; in the young couple who were
first-time guests and couldn't believe we would do
this for them; in Mike and his young family who
treated one another with tender care and shared
their portions with other guests; in Paul, who told
me his story and for whom I promised to pray.
My hope is that I, too, was Christ for them.”
Joan Monti: “My week at St. Francis Inn was a most
humbling and exciting experience, filled with so
many blessings. The families we served every day
were to me, the faces of God. How could you not
love them!
“Beginning each day with Mass in the Chapel set
the tone and supplied us with all the energy and
love we would need for the work day ahead. It was
a good hard work. …Living in the St. Francis Inn
community made quite a difference… [It was] much
different and more profound than volunteering once
a month.”
To learn more, see www.stfrancisraleigh.org and
click on Justice and Peace and Find a Ministry.
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ecently, there was an interview in the Atlantic
about the research being done by Drs. John and
Julie Gottman. Their research over the last 40+
years has focused on finding out what couples do
that helps their marriage thrive. I've been reading one of John
Gottman’s books a lot over the past year, both to support my
own marriage and to learn how we can help build marriage
skills through ministry here in our community. Gottman
wanted to know more about how “the masters” of marriage
(his expression) created a culture of love and intimacy. You
can find the article online to get the whole story, but permit
me to boil down the research to a quick talking point: exercise
kindness early and often through small acts of generosity.
To tie it to today’s Gospel reading, imagine yourself asking
Jesus, “Lord, where did I see you?” Now imagine that Christ
responds by saying, “When you turned toward your spouse
in the midst of their too-busy schedule and showed them
kindness, you did so to me. It would have been easy for
you to only do this when they were at their most beautiful or
handsome. But you also did this when your spouse was in
need, feeling broken, and hoping that you would support
them. You did this when they shared news that was exciting
by responding with enthusiasm, not just turning back to your
smartphone. Even when they did something that annoyed
you, you gave them the benefit of the doubt that it wasn’t
malicious. You loved them, and so you loved me!”
At least, that’s one thing I hope Jesus says to me - and my
wife! Kindness and generosity can’t just be practiced in our
home, but if we’re not practicing it there, do we really think
that we’re going to be able to share it with others when they
need it most? Will I really see Christ in others if I don’t see
Christ in my spouse?
Over the next month, you’re probably going to spend a lot of
together-time with your family. In this time of high-stress and
flaring emotions, I encourage you to love with kindness and
to have a generous attitude toward your spouse. If you would
like additional support or programs to help support your
union, check out our parish offerings at http://bit.ly/sfamfe,
our Marriage and Family Enrichment website.
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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
Celebrating 15 Years!
We are Thankful
F
Sue Burdett
Laureen Wacenske
ifteen years ago, the Franciscan School
opened its doors for the first time with 345
students and 35 faculty members. Today
there are over 690 students in grades K-8
and 83 staff members. To commemorate this anniversary, the school community is celebrating with “15th
Days” that began in October. On the 15th day of each
month, one of the eight founding staff members who
have been at the Franciscan School all 15 years will be
honored at Morning Prayer. The 15th of each month
will be a dress-out day with a theme chosen by the
honoree. Students will answer questions about the
honoree in a trivia contest.
First grade teacher Sue Burdett kicked off the celebration and was the first honoree for October. She chose
favorite team colors or jerseys for the dress-out theme.
For November, school guidance counselor Laureen
Wacenske was honored. She declared the dress-out
theme as animal print or a shirt with a “friendly” animal
and was surprised as her husband and son joined her
in celebrating her 15 years here.
“I have considered each day that I have been privileged to work at the Franciscan School over the past
15 years a joy…. embraced by faith, support, inspiration, laughter, prayer, and endless fun learning about
God’s creation,” said Wacenske. “In all my years of
education, I have never experienced the grace and
love that I have at the Franciscan School, as well as
the many wonderful opportunities to serve God’s people. Thank you, TFS Family, for being such a special
part of my life, and for inspiring me to strive to live
and love as Jesus.”
For more information about the Franciscan School
or to schedule a tour, please contact Lura Tysiac
at [email protected] or call
919-847-8205-469.
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A
s we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we
are reminded of the many things in our lives
that we should give thanks for every day.
We are thankful for our families and how
they nurture us and support us in our everyday endeavors. We are thankful for our preschool families
and children who bring joy to our hearts and smiles to
our faces. We are thankful for our teachers and staff
who give so lovingly of their time and talents to help
make a difference in our preschool children’s lives.
We are thankful for the many service opportunities,
led by our parent volunteers, which allow the children
of the preschool the chance to help others in need
and learn how their participation can truly make a
difference in our community.
When we look around this time of year, we notice
change. The days are getting shorter and nightfall
approaches more rapidly each day. We have moved
from the lazy days of summer to fall as we prepare for
the upcoming Advent season. We pause to think of all
we have learned so far in our faith in preschool this
year and how we have already grown as individuals.
Just as the trees prepare for new growth, we do this
also as individuals. We take our triumphs and lessons
learned and we grow closer to God. Whether or not we
realize it each day, we are growing in our love for God
and are so thankful to Him for everything He shares
with us daily.
This past Friday, we enjoyed seeing the children’s
smiles as they celebrated their Thanksgiving feast
together here at the Preschool. We wish all of you
a blessed Thanksgiving, remembering, “Praise the
Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1
For more information on the St. Francis of Assisi
Preschool, please contact Shelley Freeman
At 919-847-8205x262 or
[email protected].
SHARE YOUR GIFTS
Community Life
Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life
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.
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I see you
n this month of thanks
giving, I try to stop and
ponder things to be
thankful about. I
appreciate nature around
us as it changes before our
eyes. I look a little closer at
my family and recognize the
gifts I have before me.
I smile with the projects the
kids bring home from school
with all their Indian feathers
of thankfulness. In this job, I
also like to take this time to
remember all the countless
people that make Community Life ministries flourish
each and every day and
night.
Reflecting on the Gospel
today, I am seeing so many
sheep in our mist. When I
think about the countless
men and women who give
their time and talent to help
hundreds of children in this
community, I know they are
extending their gifts to the
youngest among us. Yet,
they may ask “Lord, when
did I see you?” When I
watch the Assisi Café volunteers serving coffee with a
listening ear, I know they are
offering hope to those needing to be heard. Yet, they
may ask: “Lord, when did I
see you?” When the coach
and staff run for ice to help
the injured player off the
court, I know they are responding to the injured and
coming to aid. Yet, they
may ask: “Lord, when did
I see you?” When I walk
through the lobby and I see
the two people huddled in
the corner in deep, sincere,
conversation, I know the
gift of comforting those in
need is being offered at
that moment. Yet, they
may ask: “Lord, when did
I see you?” When I peek
inside the gym at night and
witness adult men reading
from the bible standing in
a circle in the gym, I know
this may be only time they
heard God’s word this
week. Yet, they may ask:
“Lord, when did I see you?”
When that stranger walks
in the door, cold, wet, tired,
cries and we give her a
hug and wrap her in a coat,
I know we extend our
hearts in love and care that
day. Yet, we still asked:
“Lord, when did I see you?”
Today, let me take a moment to see all the sheep
in our mist. You are offering your time, your talent,
your listening ear, your
caring heart; you are wrapping your arms around
those that need warmth.
You are the sheep.
I see you.
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Diocese of Raleigh News
Pope Francis in Philly!!
The World Awaits You and so
does the Pope! It’s official…Pope
Francis is coming to the 8th World
Meeting of Families! Plan your trip
to Philadelphia, PA for September 22-27, 2015.
The city will come alive with multicultural family-centered
activities, a congress for youth and for adults, and a
Papal Mass. Register NOW! For more information see:
http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/worldmeeting.
Fifth Annual Love My Life Youth Rally
On Saturday, January 17 at 10:30 am, the Fifth Annual
Love My Life Youth Rally will be held at Halifax Mall in
downtown Raleigh. The Rally is an opportunity for Catholic teens to come together in celebration, to connect with
others from across the Diocese and to learn more about
living and promoting the pro-life culture. Contact your
school or youth leaders for more information on this awesome, spirit filled event. The Diocesan Mass for Life will
immediately follow at 12:00 noon. All of these events will
be held in a heated tent! See http://dioceseofraleigh.org/
lml for more information about the Rally.
See more at: http://dioceseofraleigh.org/offices/ communications/centralized-mail#sthash.6O39tNgd.dpuf
Washington D.C. March for Life
Join faithful from across the Diocese
for the North Carolina Mass and
March for Life on Thursday, January
22 in Washington D.C. This year in the
Diocese of Raleigh, over 30 buses from parishes and
schools are expected to make the trip. The day begins
with Mass with Bishops Michael Burbidge of the Raleigh
Diocese and Bishop Peter Jugis of the Charlotte Diocese
along with hundreds of priests and deacons at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 11:30 am. The
march on the mall follows with several hundred thousand
people from across the United States. There may be
some seats available on some of the buses from parishes across the Diocese. For information about getting
a seat on a bus, contact the Office of Human Life and
Dignity at [email protected].
- See more at: http://dioceseofraleigh.org/offices/
communications/centralized-mail#sthash.6O39tNgd.dpuf.
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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, December 4,
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, January 11 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:
Belief in the inherent dignity of the human person is the
foundation of all Catholic Social Teaching. Human life is
sacred and the dignity of the human person is the starting
point for a moral vision for society. This principle is grounded
in the idea that the person is made in the image of God.
The obligation to "love our neighbor" has an individual
dimension but it also requires contributing to the good
of the whole society, to the common good.
“I ask everyone with political responsibility to
remember two things: human dignity and the
common good.”
- Pope Francis
Pray: Lord and giver of all life, help us to value each
person, created in love by you.
Learn and Act: Go to www.stfrancisraleigh.org
and click on Justice and 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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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
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].
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
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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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.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer
Service: Happy Thanksgiving! Join with
members of differing faith traditions in
our extended community to give thanks
to God. The Thanksgiving Interfaith
prayer service will be held at Benson
United Methodist Church on Tuesday,
November 25 at 7:30 pm.
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.
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].
Feed the Need: During this season of
family and food, please consider providing a Caring Casserole to a family facing a significant life event. Bring your
freezable casserole with a list of ingredients and reheating instructions to the
Feed the Need refrigerator in Clare Hall
or call Donna Mariani at 919-326-3768.
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.
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].
Sister Parish Guatemala Information
Night: We are excited to announce the
dates of our Summer 2015 delegation to
visit our brothers and sisters in Guatemala. Delegates will leave on June 15
and return on June 25. During our visit,
we will live, eat, work, and pray with our
host families and other villagers in Las
Margaritas II, Guatemala. Each delegate
will need to raise $2,000, which covers
airfare, food, accommodations, and
transportation. Fundraising assistance is
offered. If you are interested in participating in a life-changing journey and fostering a wonderful friendship that began
over 20 years ago, please contact Carie
Gunnells at 864-320-9452 or
[email protected] for more information. An information session will be
held Thursday December 4 at 6pm in the
Anthony Conference Room (Rm. 402).
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.
Hospitality
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.
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.
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, through 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.
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].
The upgrade should be live on
December 1. Please bear with us as
we work out any kinks in the process.
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