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The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeSeptember 5, 2021
Inspired by our patron Francis of Assisi, we seek to proclaim the reign of God by growing in Holiness through our experience of Christ in word, sacrament and one another, offering Hope to those who hunger for human dignity, and extending Hospitality to all.
Our Mission Statement
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May he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him:
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Deepen your understanding of Baptism and the Baptismal call.
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CROSSING THRESHOLDS: It is hard to believe that it has been one year since Fr. Jairo and I
were introduced to the Catholic Commu- nity of St. Francis of Assisi at the 9:30am and 5:30pm Sunday Labor Day Weekend Masses, the only two being celebrated over the course of an entire week with a capacity of 150 each and requiring sign- ups. While masks are still required today, parish life feels much more normal. Today we have four weekend Masses, M-F daily Masses, weekly opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcilia- tion, weddings, funerals, baptisms, being able to anoint without dressing up like Ebola health workers, the ability to visit people in the hospitals, their homes and in our offices, and the ability to interact with the TFS and Pre-School children, faculty, and staff. Nearly 12 months of seemingly endless Zoom meetings, social distancing, no in-person events, the parish on lock-
down, and seeing people’s faces only from their eyes up sometimes made the past year feel like an episode out of an old Twilight Zone TV show. The most amazing thing for me was that despite all of this in the midst of a transition to diocesan clergy after 33 years of leadership by the Franciscans, you continued to support your parish in extraordinary ways. The church and school staffs were nothing less than heroic in keeping ministry and education alive and well. Outreach ministries both within and beyond the parish continued to flourish despite the challenges of a pandemic. Financially, we ended the year in the black, one of a minority of parishes in the diocese to do so. Wow! Fr. Jairo and I thank you for your wel- come and your support. We look forward to the coming year with some new initiatives and opportunities to continue strengthening who we are as a faith community as we cross the threshold into our second year at St. Francis.
Speaking of thresholds, we have a new resident living at the rectory for whom September 1 was his threshold. His name is Cong Le (pronounced: Lay), a semi- narian of the Diocese of Raleigh who has been assigned to St. Francis for the next 12 months for a pastoral year. Originally from Vietnam, his family moved to the US in 2006 and settled in Greensboro, NC. He is the youngest of eight children, with four sisters and three brothers. He first discerned a religious vocation with the Vincentian Fathers in 2012. After discern- ing that God was calling him to the dioce- san priesthood, he began formation with the Diocese of Raleigh in Fall of 2018. He has completed two years of theology studies at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and will return there to complete his studies and priestly formation after completing his pastoral year with us. Thanks for welcoming him.
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Prayer Requests for September 4 to September 12
September Envelope Schedule September 5 Weekly September 5 Mortgage Sunday September 12 Weekly September 12 Support for Catholic Education September 19 Weekly September 26 Weekly
Saturday September 4, 2021 Saturday, 5:30 +Pi Yu Huang
Requested by Peggy Weavil
Sunday, 9:00 +Joseph Arleth
Requested by Ashley Watson
Monday September 6, 9AM +Susan Kellogg
Requested by Vanessa Fleischmann
Requested by Helene Clark
Requested by Lora Popke Birthday
Thursday September 9, 9am + William Jinks
Requested by Joanne Jinks
Requested by Mary Lou Holloway
Saturday September 11, 2021 Saturday, 5:30
Karen Dufresne Requested by Chuck & Joy Dufresne
Personal Intention
+ Irene Nugara Requested by John & Betty Hagerty
Sunday, 9:00 + Carmela & Frank Petrone Requested by Marie Leone
Sunday, 5:30 For the Parishioners of St. Francis
+Eugene Schmidt Husband of Bobbie Schmidt
Remembrance
Heath & Wellness
Watching Msgr. Clay’s To Know, To Believe, To Live series but are not part of a small group?
If you are planning to participate in the Know, Believe, Live series, but are not in a small group, we invite you to join a Realm Group so you can receive updates and communications about the series as they occur.
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KBL Episodes and Release Dates
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Kathleen Owen, Director of Parish Life Parish Life Ministries
Catholic Parish Outreach The CPO Truck will be on site the week- ends of Sept 18/19 and Sept 25/26 to collect your filled grocery bags. Saturday hours are 4:45-6:15pm and Sunday hours are 6:45-9:45am and 4:45-6:15pm. For more information please visit: https:// www.stfrancisraleigh.org/catho- lic-parish-outreach/ Items Needed for the Drive (No glass please) Cans of vegetables, tuna, chicken, soup, spaghetti sauce, fruit; boxes of cereal, macaroni and cheese, pasta, hamburger/ chicken/tuna helper, crackers, instant dry milk; bags of rice and beans. Peanut butter, fruit juice, salad dressing, laundry detergent, bathroom tissue, soap, diapers size 4-6, baby wipes, milk-based infant formula, Stage 1, 2, 3 or graduates baby food.
Seasons of Hope Each year, many families face the loss of loved ones who are members of the parish. Our Catholic tradition provides funeral support and now Seasons of Hope can carry that caring spirit into the difficult period that follows when grief can overwhelm. It also serves those who mourn loved ones from outside our parish community. They too may feel isolated, empty, and broken-hearted. For those searching for hope, a Seasons of Hope group is a nurturing link to the Church, the Almighty, and other people of faith who are also mourning. Come and be comforted. Seasons of Hope meets via Zoom for six consecutive weeks. Any parishioner who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and invited to bring a guest. Our group is hosted by Stephen Ministers. Please join us on Tuesdays at 1:00pm, starting on September 14 via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a link for the weekly virtual meetings. To sign up, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/seasons- of-hope-2/
Cancer Support Group If the word cancer has become part of your daily concern, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you have been recently diagnosed, are in treatment or are struggling with the long-term impact of cancer, or have a loved one who has cancer, we hope you will find these resources to be helpful. Join us for a monthly support group meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:00am, starting on September 15. We’ll be meeting via Zoom.
For more information, please contact Su- zanne Ziemer at [email protected] or Kathleen Owen at 919-847-8205x241.
The Mindful Catholic Book Club Join us for this 8-week virtual book club starting Wednesday, September 15, at 7:00pm. Just buy the book, and contact [email protected] using The Mindful Catholic in the subject line to sign up. Here’s a bit more about the book: Whether we are carrying out routine life behaviors, trying to pray, or conversing with others, the way our minds work sig- nificantly impacts how well we function. But many times we may feel like our mind has a mind of its own. • You fall into bed exhausted at the
end of the day, craving a good night's sleep, only to have your mind race in a million directions.
• Prayer is an exercise in futility, full of distractions and wandering thoughts.
• In the midst of a conversation, you suddenly realize you haven't heard a word the other person has said.
• You arrive at a destination with no recollection of how you got there.
But it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Greg Bottaro explains how mindfulness can help us become aware of the present moment and accept it. Catholic mind- fulness is a way to practically trust God more in our lives. Instead of separating faith from day-to-day life, mindfulness helps bridge the gap so we can feel the sense of safety and peace God intends us to have.
Families Looking for Adventure? Boys and Girls in Kindergarten to 5th grades! Join us to learn more about fun Cub Scout activities like camping, hiking, pinewood derby, conservation and more. Where: Jacoba Hall (TFS Cafeteria) When: September 9, 2021 Time: 6:30pm Parents please attend the joining night for our information session about the upcoming year. You do not have to be a member of the church to join. For more information and questions, please contact our Membership chair at: [email protected].
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NEW! Panorama of the New Testament Beginning with the Gospels and Acts and continuing through the letters and final book of the Bible, Panorama of the New Testament invites us into familiar scenes but with a wide-angle lens to capture the big picture. For newcomers to Bible study, this is a wonderful place to begin to put the pieces together; for seasoned Bible students, this study identifies major themes that emerge throughout the New Testament books. This study has 5 sessions. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayer, and access to recorded lectures are included in the registration cost. Facilitator: Rich Zemonek, longtime St. Francis bible study facilitator and Master Catechist, Meeting dates: Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30pm - October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3 (5 sessions) Cost: $20 per person. Information about picking up materials will be provided to registrants late-September. Registration is through Realm, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-formation/ for information and instructions on registering. Registration is required and closes on Monday, September 19.
This is a virtual study which has the possibility of chang- ing to an in-person study (at a later date). If the study does change to in-person by the facilitator, registrants/partici- pants will be notified, and the study will take place in a Si- ena classroom. Masks would be required at all times.
By John Dziadul
Our Knights of Columbus council at St Francis has participated in the North Carolina Adopt-A-Highway Program since January 1, 2001. We recently re- ceived a letter of recognition on behalf of Gov. Cooper and Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Boyette thanking our organization for the dedication in keeping North Carolina roadsides clean and beautiful, including our service to protect the environment and enhance the quality of life for all North Carolinians. The DOT has continuously acknowledged our 20 year commitment in preserving the beauty and cleanliness of Leesville Road for the two mile stretch between the Durham/Wake County Line and Norwood Road. This is just one example of our commitment to charitable work and donations in the community, our parish, and the Catholic Church. If you have an interest in finding out more about joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact our Grand Knight, Steve Becker at [email protected].
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This past week, when I asked one of my teachers about her weekend, she told me that it was wonderful because she got to spend 3 hours working in her garden. My reaction to her statement clearly showed disbelief and amazement! While I am in awe of her commitment to such a worthwhile cause, I know that gardening is never going to be one of my hobbies. I really admire the patience, care, and persistent green thumb that it takes to cultivate flowers and plants. If I ever had any doubts as to whether gardening was right for me, all I have to do is remem- ber back to when one of the jobs in my 3-year old classroom was a “gardener”. The student tasked with this was respon- sible for watering a couple of plants in our classroom. After several dead plants and a couple of years of trying, I came to the realization that this was not a class job which I could encourage success in my students! Coincidentally, this past week, I also heard a ministry leader discuss how the poor choices we make and the temptations we face can be likened to weeds that pop up bwtween the flowers
in a garden. Flowers, of course, can be likened to mercy, rightousness, kindess, and compassion. These are some of the things that God ask us to show others as followers of Him. Do you cultivate weeds or flowers in your garden of life? In preschool, our teachers are always looking for ways to relate various con- cepts to concrete examples in a child’s life. As I have previously written, the more relatable it is for our children, the more likely they are to remember and continue the lesson. When I was in the classroom, I, like many of our teach- ers, tried to engage multiple senses to account for various learning styles. In one lesson when we were learning about good choices and being kind as God wants us to be, I had the the students feel sandpaper and a piece of cotton. The rough sandpaper was representative of poor choices and actions that made our friends sad. The soft cotton was the opposite. When a child was being redirected after using unkind words or doing something not so nice, we talked about how he/she was being “scratchy”.
A positive word or action was reinforced with the idea of being ‘soft’ like the cotton. Everyone would, of course, rather have cotton than sandpaper! One of our teachers this week asked her students to decorate construction paper puzzle pieces. The class was able to take their own unique piece and put it together to create a whole puzzle. When one piece was crinkled or not put in carefully, then the whole puzzle could not be finished correctly. One piece could negatively affect the whole thing. As our new school year unfolds into an- other month, we will continue to help the children entrusted to our care learn how to be “flowers”, soft cotton, or well-fitting “puzzle pieces”. In this way, we can help them follow a road of loving care that Jesus offers to us and asks us to give to others. To learn more about becoming part of our incredible preschool family and the opportunities we provide, please visit our website at www.preschoolatstfrancis.com or contact Shelley Freeman at: shelley. [email protected].
“Are You a Flower or a Weed?”
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As part of The Franciscan School aca- demic landscape, the science curriculum has always played a foundational role in the lives of students inside and outside the classroom. Coupled with the technology and media programs, The Franciscan School’s newly formalized STREAM program (Sci- ence, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Math) will take science to a new level. While aligning with North Carolina, National, and Diocesan standards is an important component, the heart of the teachers truly brings science to life in a tangible and meaningful way. “I love science and see it in everything around me,” shares 6th grade science teacher Karin Kuropas. “I try to share my love and enthusiasm for science and learning in general with the students to help them see how God gave us this great gift and wants us to figure it all out.” As students travel through elementary school and into middle school, the science curriculum focuses on the three largest areas of science: life science, earth science, and physical science. These areas incor- porate science processing, scientific methods, values, and attitudes towards science. While in middle school, students receive hands-on experience through labs, class discussions, videos, indepen- dent and group work, and the science fair project.
The middle school science fair project has become something of a legend at The Franciscan School. Teachers and students spend many months preparing for the science fair project. With the support of parents at home, students focus on the scientific method of an area they have interest in, while also incorporating life skills such as proper planning and meeting deadlines. The Franciscan School principal and former 6th grade science teacher, Mike Watson says, “These skills are developed into all classes, but the science fair project really focuses on those skills. The development of critical thinking skills, analytic skills, organization, and time management are tools that will allow students further success in high school, college, and beyond.” Learning with science is often so much more than the curriculum itself. “Stu- dents often come back to visit and say they were prepared in knowledge and writing lab reports compared to their classmates,” shares Audrey Harrington,
7th grade science teacher. Harrington, who has been at The Franciscan School for 12 years, likes to introduce science concepts to her students but then have the students apply those concepts in a variety of different ways. Carolyn Moser teaches her 8th grade students with a similar strategy. In her 16th year at The Franciscan School teaching science, Moser concentrates on variety and differentiation. She provides custom designs for all activities based on the needs of her students and adapts lessons around their strengths and weaknesses. Her attitude is indicative of the environment at a school with a strong faith-based community willing to meet students where they are and challenge them to grow as they learn. “I take my job as a teacher seriously,” says Moser. “I work hard to deliver the best instruction possible every single day. This is my responsibility, and I can do nothing less for the children I teach.” We also have fun with Science every day! Watch a fun experiment our media specialist performed here ! The Franciscan School wants to collab- orate with you to achieve the goals you have for your child and their educational experience. More information can be found on our website at www.francis- canschool.org/ or contact Principal Mike Watson at michael.watson@stfrancisra- leigh.org.
Science with Life Skills at The Franciscan School
Justice and Peace Ministries
Every year, from September 1st, the World Day of Prayer for Creation, to October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, churches all over the world are celebrating the Season of Creation. This is a wonderful time for us to pray, learn, reflect, and act in our call to be caretak- ers of God’s creation. This year’s theme is related to “home” – how is creation a home for all of God’s people? In the book of Genesis, God set a dome over the Earth. The word ”dome“ is where we get words such as ‘domicile’ and ’domestic’ — in other words, God puts us all — all people, all life —under the same domed roof — we are all in the house, the oikos of God. God gave humans the ministry to take care and cultivate this oikos of God. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others have called the oikos of God ”the Beloved Community,” a community in which all of life are equally members, though each has a different role. The oikos is a home for all but it is now in danger because of greed, exploitation, disrespect, discon- nection and systematic degradation. The whole creation is still crying out. We have forgotten that we live in the household of
Celebrate the Season of Creation at St. Francis
Season of Creation
Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace
God, the oikos, the Beloved Community. Our fundamental interconnectedness has been at best forgotten, at worst deliberately denied. It is our hope and prayer that we can become again this beloved community of intentional discipleship. We hope to move beyond the programmatic and didactic aspects of life to the prophetic and spiritual life, to the action and way of life, which is shaped by Jesus. May we be the cham- pions to renew life, the servant leaders of all life in the Beloved Community, the oikos of God. Our St. Francis of Assisi Care of Cre- ation Ministry will provide weekly action prompts to guide through this season of creation. Last year, we also put together a wonderful resource for you and your families to enter more deeply this Season of Creation. This resource is a daily reflection guide, each week focused on a particular theme and each day a new activity, learning prompt, and invitation to grow in faith. You find all of this on the Care of Creation Ministry website: https://www.stfrancisraleigh. org/care_for_creation.
“I pledge to pray, live, and advocate Laudato Si’” Pledge of St. Francis
Acknowledge the urgency of the planetary crisis.
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Commit to the Seven Year Plan proposed by Pope Francis.
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Over the last half dozen years, our parish has helped resettle two refugee families into Wake County through our partnership with the local resettlement organization called the U.S. Com- mittee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). We now have the opportunity to help once again as USCRI begins to ramp up their resettlement efforts. Will you join our effort? We are looking for a core group of parishioners willing to lead this effort in the coming months that involve preparing an apartment with donated furniture for the family, welcoming them into the country, and providing ongoing support in the form of transportation, ESL tutoring, and mentorship. There will be orientation, training, and support of this journey from USCRI and St. Francis parish staff. You can check out our webpage, https://www.stfrancisraleigh. org/refugee/, or contact Trevor Thompson, Director of the Office of Justice and Peace, trevor.thompson@stfrancisraleigh. org with any questions.
Refugee Resettlement Ministry Welcoming People “Home” in Wake County
Your help is needed to provide breakfast to guests of Oak City Cares – a multi-services center dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness in downtown Raleigh. The details are in the dates. Thank you for your never ending support of our vulnerable brothers and sisters in Christ! Sign up here. https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCseptember26-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCoctober9-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCoctober24-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCnovember28-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecember11-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecember26-2021
Related to this, many of us have been glued to the news coming out of Afghanistan this past week. After 20 years of war, unimaginable violence, and so many lives lost, it’s heartbreaking to see a worsening humanitarian crisis unfold before our eyes. Our focus now must be on the safety of the people who remain in Afghanistan — American citizens, our allies, and those in danger of violent retribution from the Taliban. The U.S. has a moral obligation to help the Afghan people. We received word from USCRI that North Carolina is pre- paring to welcome Afghans who assisted American troops and are now fleeing for their safety. If you are feeling called to immediately help with housing, education, or employ- ment opportunities for these individuals who will be looking to rebuild their lives and restore their hope, please contact USCRI directly – 919-334-0072x4000 or volunteer@ uscrinc.org.
Oak City Cares
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Elementary Teacher – Full Time The Franciscan School is seeking an enthusiastic and qual- ified elementary classroom teacher. The primary role of the classroom teacher will be to instruct students in the Dioc- esan Curriculum, while challenging them to move beyond their current level of academic success. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to draw the students out to reach their full potential as it applies to the goals and requirements of the Diocesan curriculum. As an instructor in a school with over 600 students, the ability to tie together the lessons within each grade as part of the grade level team, and make them build upon each other year after year, using established best practices and methods for instruction, is essential. The applicant would be responsible for working together with the entire faculty and the administrative team to provide a safe and academically challenging environment, one that builds upon the charism of the Catholic Church, and our Francis- can traditions, to form our students as fine young men and women prepared for their futures academically, socially, and morally. Candidates must have a NC teaching licensure or be able to obtain NC teaching licensure and pass the diocesan back- ground check. Preferred candidates will have teaching expe- rience in elementary education with a record of excellence. If you are interested in joining a dynamic educational envi- ronment working with dedicated professionals to provide an academically challenging experience for our students, please send a cover letter, that includes your educational philoso- phy, and resume to [email protected].
Bridges After School Program Part-time positions We are currently seeking candidates to work in our Bridges After School Program on a part time basis. Candidates must have a strong desire and ability to work with children, be at least 18 years old, and pass a background screening. Bridg- es staff work within the program hours of Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 6:00pm. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Employment Opportunities
St Francis Inn Pilgrimage to the Margins
St. Francis Inn is a Franciscan Eucharistic community commit- ted to serving the poor and those experiencing homelessness in downtown Philadelphia. While attempting to meet the daily needs of the people they serve with food, clothing and hospital- ity, St Francis Inn also empowers people to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by addressing structural injustices. They do all of this by building relationships, respecting the digni- ty of each person and restoring hope to them simply by sharing in their lives. Several St. Francis parishioners travel together by mini-van to Philadelphia a few weeks a year. We stay 5 days, living among the poorest of the poor while serving meals each day and shar- ing in daily Gospel-centered reflections about how God’s rich and healing mercy pulses through our wounded world. Won’t you join us?
Trips to the Inn - 2021/2022 October 18-22, 2021 February 14-18, 2022
April 18-22, 2022 October 17-21, 2022
At the end of the 5th day we head home a bit tired to be sure, yet relaxed, joyful and feeling richly blessed, gifts of service to be sure. Service is God’s work and doing it deepens us some- how, we become more in sync with God perhaps, more con- nected to each other, more in love with life and this beautiful yet broken world. I hope you’ll give it a try. Please contact John Budway at [email protected] or 305-205-5104 if you have questions or to sign up. COVID-19 Precautions are in place. John can explain these as well.
Community Center Facility Specialist The Community Center is actively hiring, and always welcomes interest in part-time positions in the Community Center. We are seeking part-time employees to work evenings and weekends in 5-8 hours shifts. These staff members will oversee the safety and security of Community Life programs, activities and events that strengthen the communal aspects of parish, community and neighborhood in light of our mission to be “one family living in community” For complete job description, questions or to submit a resume, please email Ashley Watson at: Ashley.Watson@stfrancisra- leigh.org.
Community Center Admin Specialist We are seeking a part-time employees to work daytime hours a couple days a week. This staff member will support the Co- ordinator of Community Programs and the Community Center Athletics Program Administrator. They will assist with a variety of administrative duties ranging from helping with the finances to Community Life programs to updating the website, etc. For complete job description, questions or to submit a resume, please email Ashley Watson at: Ashley.Watson@stfrancisra- leigh.org.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Assistant for Formation Full Time, 40 hours This position provides outstanding administrative support to the Faith Formation team, coordinating communica- tion including website, social media, bulletin and other electronic communications. This position also coordi- nates registration for formation events in collaboration with the formation coordinators, maintains the account spreadsheet and serves as formation lead with the parish database. The hours of this position are Monday through Friday, although some evening and weekend work may be required as needed. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume no later than September 7 to [email protected]. Requirements • Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office
Suite and database management • Excellent organization and time management skills • Ability to work independently in a collaborative envi-
ronment • Strong communication and customer service skills • Maintain a high level of confidentiality • Successful completion of Diocesan background check • Experience working in a ministerial environment is
preferred.
Sunday, September 26 at 3:00pm, via Zoom Civil Rights Pilgrimage - March 2-6, 2022 - Spend an enlivening five- day, four-night “Social Justice Race Relations Tour” with fellow parish- ioners of St. Francis of Assisi and Baptist Grove Church. We will travel by luxury coach to visit historic sites and museums in Alabama and Georgia - The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, The Legacy Museum, Freedom Rides Museum, The Edmund Pettus Bridge and much, much more! Sign up here www.bit.ly/CRP-2022-Info to attend an Information Session Sunday, September 26 at 3:00pm, via Zoom to receive more detailed information including cost, itinerary, accommodations and COVID-19 restrictions/precautions. Get all of your questions answered and save your spot!
Save the Date Civil Rights Pilgrimage Information Session
Couples for Christ Couples for Christ is inviting you to a Christian Life Program (CLP), an integrated course intended to provide a renewed understanding of God's call to us as Christians. Open to married couples, single men and women, wid- ows and widowers. Free to attend. Virtual/online. Every Friday for eight sessions starting on September 17, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00pm EST. Please register using this link: https://forms.gle/um4Q2u28SCMR5vB89. Upon registration, session details will be provided. For more information, please visit couplesforchristusa.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
AA Meeting: For our Alcoholics Anonymous friends whose meetings have been ca ncelled. The Internet is full of online recovery resourc- es. Online meetings like this one - you can belong to more than one, or two, or three. AA.ORG main website has a list. There are private Facebook groups, endless websites, and speaker tapes. It’s all there. Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00pm, LaVerna, lower level. Always God’s Children: Always God’s Children: The monthly support group meeting for LGBTQ+ people and family and friends. To receive an invite to the online meeting, contact Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Adult Open Play Nights: Assisi Community Center Gym. Visit http://stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-open-play to contact the ministry leaders for each of our adult open play nights. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: The first Wednesday of the month, 1:00-3:00pm and the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00-9:00pm, in the Padua Room of Assisi Community Center. Linda Tucker, [email protected], 937-478-9537. Centering Prayer: Thursdays, 9:35am or 7:30pm in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. Community Center Classes: Regular exercise classes and parent/ child classes run weekly, September-May. www.stfrancisraleigh.org/programs-and-classes. Community Garden: Saturday mornings,10:00am. Call Pat or Paul Kelly at 919-413-8833, email [email protected], or just drop by. Divorce Care: Divorce Care – Our next session will begin meeting from September 7 to December 14, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. For more information contact Bill Morgan at [email protected] or visit https://www.divorcecare.org/about. Grief Support Group Contact Marsha Riely at [email protected] or Marlys Varga at [email protected]. GriefShare Contact Kathleen Owen at kathleen.owen@stfrancisraleighorg. Job Connections: We provide tools and advice on how to stay motivated and on target. To enroll, contact Mary Horner at [email protected]. Men’s Prayer Breakfast: We will resume sessions on Monday September 20. The ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 7 to 8 am via Zoom. Contact Deacon Steve Andrews at 732-213-0104 or [email protected] Padre Pio Secular Franciscans: Learn more about living Franciscan spirituality in the secular world. Monthly Gatherings the 4th Sunday of the month, 1:00-3:00pm Founders Room. Contact: Ellen Ferrone - [email protected]. Peace Pole Prayer: Join us after the 9:00am Mass on Sundays to pray for peace in the world and our country. Meet in front of Clare Hall for a few minutes of prayer. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Contact Cindy Cardello, 919-846-8825 or Diane Rotunno, 919-844-7153 for details. Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30pm, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel, Marian Monti, [email protected]. 50+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons throughout the year and monthly game days, September through May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Pat Gerney, 919-803-8276. Women’s Ministry: - Tue Evenings with Anna Fowler – [email protected] - Friday Morning with Celesta Carlson – [email protected]
Group Opportunities Due to the changing nature of reopening our doors, please check the group opportunity to confirm whether it is held in a virtual format or in-person.
To all our volunteers: Here are a few ways you could help members of our parish: FaceTime and Zoom If you’d like to learn how to use FaceTime or Zoom or be connected to watch our daily and Sunday programs, or if you’d like to teach someone over the phone, please visit our https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/offer-or-receive-help/ Cards and Artwork If you’d like to send or receive cards to/from fellow parish- ioners and establish a connection with other folks who are sheltering in place, or if you have kids who would love to send their artwork to brighten someone’s day or if you’d like to receive some artwork, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh. org/offer-or-receive-help/ Make a Meal and Deliver Groceries If you would like to make a meal or help deliver groceries to those in need, please visit: https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/ offer-or-receive-help/ Thank you! All of our Parish Life Ministries and the Community Center would like to thank you for serving the St. Francis Communi- ty. Please check your weekly bulletin for updates. Stay well.
Priests and Deacon Pastor Msgr. Michael Clay 847-8205x224 Parochial Vicar Fr. Jairo Maldonado-Pacheco 847-8205x226 In Residence Rev. James Sabak, O.F.M. 919-832-6281 Deacon Stephen Andrews 732-213-0104 Director of Pastoral Ministries Kathy Sales 847-8205x488 Administrative Assistant Stacey Shine 847-8205x249
Sacraments Baptism Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 First Reconciliation 847-8205x496 First Eucharist 847-8205x496 Confirmation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Matrimony Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Holy Orders Msgr. Michael Clay 847-8205x224 Anointing of the Sick Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Reconciliation Appointments 847-8205x249 RCIA Kathy Sales 847-8205x488 Sacraments Administration Martina Dumberger 847-8205x264 Funeral Planning Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Columbarium Niches Trish Adamkowski 847-8205x236
The Franciscan School Principal Mike Watson 919-534-4840 Receptionist (Main Number) Katie Hall 919-534-4837 Assistant Principal, K-5 Dawn Smith 847-8205x254 Assistant Principal 6-8 Colette Dziadul 847-8205x651 St. Francis Preschool Director Heidi Hobler 847-8205x240 Assistant to the Director Shelley Freeman 847-8205x262 Faith Formation Children’s Faith Formation 847-8205x496 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223 Middle School Faith Formation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489 Parish Operations Communications and Webmaster Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 Director of Facilities Marc Kielty 847-8205x227 Director of Finance Rob Neppel 847-8205x243 Human Resources Trish Adamkowski 847-8205x236 Parishioner Records Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Safe Environment Specialist Trina Sugrue 847-8205x245
Get Care! Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Care Home Eucharist Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Feed the Need (meals) Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Medical Facility Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Transportation to Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 St. Vincent de Paul Leave Voicemail 919-534-4842 Good Grief GriefShare Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241
Prayers Prayer Line Paul Wilson [email protected] Prayers Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Receive a Prayer Shawl Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Support Groups Divorce Care Bill Morgan [email protected] Job Connections Mary Horner 610-755-5392 Seeing God in your Cancer Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 AA Daily Reprieve Group Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Al-Anon Madeline Horrigan 919-923-1234 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Linda Tucker 937-478-9537
Get Involved! Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Worship Ministries Director of Liturgy and Music Jim Wahl 847-8205x230 Coordinator of Liturgical Ministers Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Altar Servers & Thurifers Joanie Madormo [email protected] Children’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 203-512-8807 Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 919-846-5795 Cross Bearers Joseph Randazzo [email protected] Deaf Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 919-412-8365 Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 919-848-3383 Eucharistic Ministers Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Funeral Ministers Lisa Gianturco 919-845-9718 Hospitality Hands Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Lectors Mike Wrzesien 919-624-1592 Master of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 919-622-8883 Medical Presence at Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Music Ministry Joyce Petzka [email protected] Parking Ministry Steve Burdett 919-845-2714 Ushers Troy Chaput [email protected] Weekend Receptionists Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Weekend Welcome Hosts Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Wedding Directors Carol Ricotta 919-554-8896 Outreach Ministries Director of Justice and Peace Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 St. Francis Feeds Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Brown Bag Ministry Mailbox [email protected] Oak City Cares Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Catholic Parish Outreach Sue Hand 919-846-7954 Panera Food Pick Up Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Ronald McDonald House Mailbox [email protected] Our Lady of Rosary Food Pantry Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Interfaith Food Shuttle Becky Cawley 847-8205x267
St Francis Serves Community Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 919-413-8833 Curbside Care Lori Piraino [email protected] Duke Children’s Hospital Joe and Geanie Slifer 919-870-6993 Family Promise Ron Smith 919-455-7786 Gabriel Project Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier [email protected] Prison Pen Pal [email protected] R.A.R.E. Tom Zimmerman [email protected] Red Cross Blood Drive Bryan Kozak 910-728-9200 Refugee Resettlement Aggie Dalton [email protected] Habitat for Humanity Trevor Thompson [email protected] St Vincent de Paul Ministers Cathy Smith 419-348-8843 Support Circles Kat and Ferrel Guilroy [email protected] St Francis on Mission International Mission Trips Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Sister Parish - Guatemala Liz Mosler [email protected] St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104 St Francis Learns Care of Creation [email protected] Engaging Spiritualty Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Just Faith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Justice Theater Project http://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/ Peace Pole Prayer Ben Whitehouse [email protected] Racial Justice Becky Cawley [email protected]
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St. Francis of Assisi Community Center Coordinator of Community Center Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Athletic Programs Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Assisi Café Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Parish Events (FrancisFest) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Summer Camps (Camp Francis) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Community Organizations Girl Scouts of USA Melissa O’Connor 847-8205x296 BSA Scouts:Troop 352 (6th-12th, boys) Robert Sadler [email protected] BSA Scouts:Troop 219 (6th-12th, girls) Scott Cash [email protected] BSA Cub Scouts: Pack 352 (K-5th) Rebecca Brooks [email protected] Knights of Columbus Steve Becker [email protected] Secular Franciscan Order Ellen Ferrone http://ofscentralnc.org Faith Formation Ministries Baptism Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Marriage Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Confirmation Sponsors Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Children’s Formation Group Leader Tara Moore 847-8205x489 Family & Marriage Enrichment Team Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Middle School Formation Group Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Youth Ministry Group Leader Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223 RCIA Team & Sponsors Kathy Sales 847-8205x488 Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489 Young Adults Bible Study Group Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Stewardship Ministries Stewardship Committee Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse [email protected]
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The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeSeptember 5, 2021
Inspired by our patron Francis of Assisi, we seek to proclaim the reign of God by growing in Holiness through our experience of Christ in word, sacrament and one another, offering Hope to those who hunger for human dignity, and extending Hospitality to all.
Our Mission Statement
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+Eugene Schmidt Husband of Bobbie SchmidtB A P T I S M
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Deepen your understanding of Baptism and the Baptismal call.
Explore charisms and gifts to discern your call as a disciple.
SMALL GROUP DETAILS Meet virtually
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CROSSING THRESHOLDS: It is hard to believe that it has been one year since Fr. Jairo and I
were introduced to the Catholic Commu- nity of St. Francis of Assisi at the 9:30am and 5:30pm Sunday Labor Day Weekend Masses, the only two being celebrated over the course of an entire week with a capacity of 150 each and requiring sign- ups. While masks are still required today, parish life feels much more normal. Today we have four weekend Masses, M-F daily Masses, weekly opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcilia- tion, weddings, funerals, baptisms, being able to anoint without dressing up like Ebola health workers, the ability to visit people in the hospitals, their homes and in our offices, and the ability to interact with the TFS and Pre-School children, faculty, and staff. Nearly 12 months of seemingly endless Zoom meetings, social distancing, no in-person events, the parish on lock-
down, and seeing people’s faces only from their eyes up sometimes made the past year feel like an episode out of an old Twilight Zone TV show. The most amazing thing for me was that despite all of this in the midst of a transition to diocesan clergy after 33 years of leadership by the Franciscans, you continued to support your parish in extraordinary ways. The church and school staffs were nothing less than heroic in keeping ministry and education alive and well. Outreach ministries both within and beyond the parish continued to flourish despite the challenges of a pandemic. Financially, we ended the year in the black, one of a minority of parishes in the diocese to do so. Wow! Fr. Jairo and I thank you for your wel- come and your support. We look forward to the coming year with some new initiatives and opportunities to continue strengthening who we are as a faith community as we cross the threshold into our second year at St. Francis.
Speaking of thresholds, we have a new resident living at the rectory for whom September 1 was his threshold. His name is Cong Le (pronounced: Lay), a semi- narian of the Diocese of Raleigh who has been assigned to St. Francis for the next 12 months for a pastoral year. Originally from Vietnam, his family moved to the US in 2006 and settled in Greensboro, NC. He is the youngest of eight children, with four sisters and three brothers. He first discerned a religious vocation with the Vincentian Fathers in 2012. After discern- ing that God was calling him to the dioce- san priesthood, he began formation with the Diocese of Raleigh in Fall of 2018. He has completed two years of theology studies at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and will return there to complete his studies and priestly formation after completing his pastoral year with us. Thanks for welcoming him.
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Prayer Requests for September 4 to September 12
September Envelope Schedule September 5 Weekly September 5 Mortgage Sunday September 12 Weekly September 12 Support for Catholic Education September 19 Weekly September 26 Weekly
Saturday September 4, 2021 Saturday, 5:30 +Pi Yu Huang
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Sunday, 9:00 +Joseph Arleth
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Monday September 6, 9AM +Susan Kellogg
Requested by Vanessa Fleischmann
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Requested by Lora Popke Birthday
Thursday September 9, 9am + William Jinks
Requested by Joanne Jinks
Requested by Mary Lou Holloway
Saturday September 11, 2021 Saturday, 5:30
Karen Dufresne Requested by Chuck & Joy Dufresne
Personal Intention
+ Irene Nugara Requested by John & Betty Hagerty
Sunday, 9:00 + Carmela & Frank Petrone Requested by Marie Leone
Sunday, 5:30 For the Parishioners of St. Francis
+Eugene Schmidt Husband of Bobbie Schmidt
Remembrance
Heath & Wellness
Watching Msgr. Clay’s To Know, To Believe, To Live series but are not part of a small group?
If you are planning to participate in the Know, Believe, Live series, but are not in a small group, we invite you to join a Realm Group so you can receive updates and communications about the series as they occur.
Please note: you do not have to join the Realm Group to view the series which will be posted twice a month at https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/know- believe-live/
To join the Group: 1.) Login to Realm on the web https://onrealm.org/ StFrancisRaleigh or on the Realm Connect app. 2.) Select “Groups” (or “More” and then “Groups” if you’re using the App) 3.) Select “Find Groups” 4.) Select “Formation & Education” 5.) Look for the Group “KBL – Participants Not in a Small Group” 6.) Click the “Request to Join” button and a staff member will add you to the Group!
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Kathleen Owen, Director of Parish Life Parish Life Ministries
Catholic Parish Outreach The CPO Truck will be on site the week- ends of Sept 18/19 and Sept 25/26 to collect your filled grocery bags. Saturday hours are 4:45-6:15pm and Sunday hours are 6:45-9:45am and 4:45-6:15pm. For more information please visit: https:// www.stfrancisraleigh.org/catho- lic-parish-outreach/ Items Needed for the Drive (No glass please) Cans of vegetables, tuna, chicken, soup, spaghetti sauce, fruit; boxes of cereal, macaroni and cheese, pasta, hamburger/ chicken/tuna helper, crackers, instant dry milk; bags of rice and beans. Peanut butter, fruit juice, salad dressing, laundry detergent, bathroom tissue, soap, diapers size 4-6, baby wipes, milk-based infant formula, Stage 1, 2, 3 or graduates baby food.
Seasons of Hope Each year, many families face the loss of loved ones who are members of the parish. Our Catholic tradition provides funeral support and now Seasons of Hope can carry that caring spirit into the difficult period that follows when grief can overwhelm. It also serves those who mourn loved ones from outside our parish community. They too may feel isolated, empty, and broken-hearted. For those searching for hope, a Seasons of Hope group is a nurturing link to the Church, the Almighty, and other people of faith who are also mourning. Come and be comforted. Seasons of Hope meets via Zoom for six consecutive weeks. Any parishioner who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and invited to bring a guest. Our group is hosted by Stephen Ministers. Please join us on Tuesdays at 1:00pm, starting on September 14 via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a link for the weekly virtual meetings. To sign up, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/seasons- of-hope-2/
Cancer Support Group If the word cancer has become part of your daily concern, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you have been recently diagnosed, are in treatment or are struggling with the long-term impact of cancer, or have a loved one who has cancer, we hope you will find these resources to be helpful. Join us for a monthly support group meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:00am, starting on September 15. We’ll be meeting via Zoom.
For more information, please contact Su- zanne Ziemer at [email protected] or Kathleen Owen at 919-847-8205x241.
The Mindful Catholic Book Club Join us for this 8-week virtual book club starting Wednesday, September 15, at 7:00pm. Just buy the book, and contact [email protected] using The Mindful Catholic in the subject line to sign up. Here’s a bit more about the book: Whether we are carrying out routine life behaviors, trying to pray, or conversing with others, the way our minds work sig- nificantly impacts how well we function. But many times we may feel like our mind has a mind of its own. • You fall into bed exhausted at the
end of the day, craving a good night's sleep, only to have your mind race in a million directions.
• Prayer is an exercise in futility, full of distractions and wandering thoughts.
• In the midst of a conversation, you suddenly realize you haven't heard a word the other person has said.
• You arrive at a destination with no recollection of how you got there.
But it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Greg Bottaro explains how mindfulness can help us become aware of the present moment and accept it. Catholic mind- fulness is a way to practically trust God more in our lives. Instead of separating faith from day-to-day life, mindfulness helps bridge the gap so we can feel the sense of safety and peace God intends us to have.
Families Looking for Adventure? Boys and Girls in Kindergarten to 5th grades! Join us to learn more about fun Cub Scout activities like camping, hiking, pinewood derby, conservation and more. Where: Jacoba Hall (TFS Cafeteria) When: September 9, 2021 Time: 6:30pm Parents please attend the joining night for our information session about the upcoming year. You do not have to be a member of the church to join. For more information and questions, please contact our Membership chair at: [email protected].
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NEW! Panorama of the New Testament Beginning with the Gospels and Acts and continuing through the letters and final book of the Bible, Panorama of the New Testament invites us into familiar scenes but with a wide-angle lens to capture the big picture. For newcomers to Bible study, this is a wonderful place to begin to put the pieces together; for seasoned Bible students, this study identifies major themes that emerge throughout the New Testament books. This study has 5 sessions. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayer, and access to recorded lectures are included in the registration cost. Facilitator: Rich Zemonek, longtime St. Francis bible study facilitator and Master Catechist, Meeting dates: Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30pm - October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3 (5 sessions) Cost: $20 per person. Information about picking up materials will be provided to registrants late-September. Registration is through Realm, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-formation/ for information and instructions on registering. Registration is required and closes on Monday, September 19.
This is a virtual study which has the possibility of chang- ing to an in-person study (at a later date). If the study does change to in-person by the facilitator, registrants/partici- pants will be notified, and the study will take place in a Si- ena classroom. Masks would be required at all times.
By John Dziadul
Our Knights of Columbus council at St Francis has participated in the North Carolina Adopt-A-Highway Program since January 1, 2001. We recently re- ceived a letter of recognition on behalf of Gov. Cooper and Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Boyette thanking our organization for the dedication in keeping North Carolina roadsides clean and beautiful, including our service to protect the environment and enhance the quality of life for all North Carolinians. The DOT has continuously acknowledged our 20 year commitment in preserving the beauty and cleanliness of Leesville Road for the two mile stretch between the Durham/Wake County Line and Norwood Road. This is just one example of our commitment to charitable work and donations in the community, our parish, and the Catholic Church. If you have an interest in finding out more about joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact our Grand Knight, Steve Becker at [email protected].
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This past week, when I asked one of my teachers about her weekend, she told me that it was wonderful because she got to spend 3 hours working in her garden. My reaction to her statement clearly showed disbelief and amazement! While I am in awe of her commitment to such a worthwhile cause, I know that gardening is never going to be one of my hobbies. I really admire the patience, care, and persistent green thumb that it takes to cultivate flowers and plants. If I ever had any doubts as to whether gardening was right for me, all I have to do is remem- ber back to when one of the jobs in my 3-year old classroom was a “gardener”. The student tasked with this was respon- sible for watering a couple of plants in our classroom. After several dead plants and a couple of years of trying, I came to the realization that this was not a class job which I could encourage success in my students! Coincidentally, this past week, I also heard a ministry leader discuss how the poor choices we make and the temptations we face can be likened to weeds that pop up bwtween the flowers
in a garden. Flowers, of course, can be likened to mercy, rightousness, kindess, and compassion. These are some of the things that God ask us to show others as followers of Him. Do you cultivate weeds or flowers in your garden of life? In preschool, our teachers are always looking for ways to relate various con- cepts to concrete examples in a child’s life. As I have previously written, the more relatable it is for our children, the more likely they are to remember and continue the lesson. When I was in the classroom, I, like many of our teach- ers, tried to engage multiple senses to account for various learning styles. In one lesson when we were learning about good choices and being kind as God wants us to be, I had the the students feel sandpaper and a piece of cotton. The rough sandpaper was representative of poor choices and actions that made our friends sad. The soft cotton was the opposite. When a child was being redirected after using unkind words or doing something not so nice, we talked about how he/she was being “scratchy”.
A positive word or action was reinforced with the idea of being ‘soft’ like the cotton. Everyone would, of course, rather have cotton than sandpaper! One of our teachers this week asked her students to decorate construction paper puzzle pieces. The class was able to take their own unique piece and put it together to create a whole puzzle. When one piece was crinkled or not put in carefully, then the whole puzzle could not be finished correctly. One piece could negatively affect the whole thing. As our new school year unfolds into an- other month, we will continue to help the children entrusted to our care learn how to be “flowers”, soft cotton, or well-fitting “puzzle pieces”. In this way, we can help them follow a road of loving care that Jesus offers to us and asks us to give to others. To learn more about becoming part of our incredible preschool family and the opportunities we provide, please visit our website at www.preschoolatstfrancis.com or contact Shelley Freeman at: shelley. [email protected].
“Are You a Flower or a Weed?”
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As part of The Franciscan School aca- demic landscape, the science curriculum has always played a foundational role in the lives of students inside and outside the classroom. Coupled with the technology and media programs, The Franciscan School’s newly formalized STREAM program (Sci- ence, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Math) will take science to a new level. While aligning with North Carolina, National, and Diocesan standards is an important component, the heart of the teachers truly brings science to life in a tangible and meaningful way. “I love science and see it in everything around me,” shares 6th grade science teacher Karin Kuropas. “I try to share my love and enthusiasm for science and learning in general with the students to help them see how God gave us this great gift and wants us to figure it all out.” As students travel through elementary school and into middle school, the science curriculum focuses on the three largest areas of science: life science, earth science, and physical science. These areas incor- porate science processing, scientific methods, values, and attitudes towards science. While in middle school, students receive hands-on experience through labs, class discussions, videos, indepen- dent and group work, and the science fair project.
The middle school science fair project has become something of a legend at The Franciscan School. Teachers and students spend many months preparing for the science fair project. With the support of parents at home, students focus on the scientific method of an area they have interest in, while also incorporating life skills such as proper planning and meeting deadlines. The Franciscan School principal and former 6th grade science teacher, Mike Watson says, “These skills are developed into all classes, but the science fair project really focuses on those skills. The development of critical thinking skills, analytic skills, organization, and time management are tools that will allow students further success in high school, college, and beyond.” Learning with science is often so much more than the curriculum itself. “Stu- dents often come back to visit and say they were prepared in knowledge and writing lab reports compared to their classmates,” shares Audrey Harrington,
7th grade science teacher. Harrington, who has been at The Franciscan School for 12 years, likes to introduce science concepts to her students but then have the students apply those concepts in a variety of different ways. Carolyn Moser teaches her 8th grade students with a similar strategy. In her 16th year at The Franciscan School teaching science, Moser concentrates on variety and differentiation. She provides custom designs for all activities based on the needs of her students and adapts lessons around their strengths and weaknesses. Her attitude is indicative of the environment at a school with a strong faith-based community willing to meet students where they are and challenge them to grow as they learn. “I take my job as a teacher seriously,” says Moser. “I work hard to deliver the best instruction possible every single day. This is my responsibility, and I can do nothing less for the children I teach.” We also have fun with Science every day! Watch a fun experiment our media specialist performed here ! The Franciscan School wants to collab- orate with you to achieve the goals you have for your child and their educational experience. More information can be found on our website at www.francis- canschool.org/ or contact Principal Mike Watson at michael.watson@stfrancisra- leigh.org.
Science with Life Skills at The Franciscan School
Justice and Peace Ministries
Every year, from September 1st, the World Day of Prayer for Creation, to October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, churches all over the world are celebrating the Season of Creation. This is a wonderful time for us to pray, learn, reflect, and act in our call to be caretak- ers of God’s creation. This year’s theme is related to “home” – how is creation a home for all of God’s people? In the book of Genesis, God set a dome over the Earth. The word ”dome“ is where we get words such as ‘domicile’ and ’domestic’ — in other words, God puts us all — all people, all life —under the same domed roof — we are all in the house, the oikos of God. God gave humans the ministry to take care and cultivate this oikos of God. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others have called the oikos of God ”the Beloved Community,” a community in which all of life are equally members, though each has a different role. The oikos is a home for all but it is now in danger because of greed, exploitation, disrespect, discon- nection and systematic degradation. The whole creation is still crying out. We have forgotten that we live in the household of
Celebrate the Season of Creation at St. Francis
Season of Creation
Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace
God, the oikos, the Beloved Community. Our fundamental interconnectedness has been at best forgotten, at worst deliberately denied. It is our hope and prayer that we can become again this beloved community of intentional discipleship. We hope to move beyond the programmatic and didactic aspects of life to the prophetic and spiritual life, to the action and way of life, which is shaped by Jesus. May we be the cham- pions to renew life, the servant leaders of all life in the Beloved Community, the oikos of God. Our St. Francis of Assisi Care of Cre- ation Ministry will provide weekly action prompts to guide through this season of creation. Last year, we also put together a wonderful resource for you and your families to enter more deeply this Season of Creation. This resource is a daily reflection guide, each week focused on a particular theme and each day a new activity, learning prompt, and invitation to grow in faith. You find all of this on the Care of Creation Ministry website: https://www.stfrancisraleigh. org/care_for_creation.
“I pledge to pray, live, and advocate Laudato Si’” Pledge of St. Francis
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Over the last half dozen years, our parish has helped resettle two refugee families into Wake County through our partnership with the local resettlement organization called the U.S. Com- mittee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). We now have the opportunity to help once again as USCRI begins to ramp up their resettlement efforts. Will you join our effort? We are looking for a core group of parishioners willing to lead this effort in the coming months that involve preparing an apartment with donated furniture for the family, welcoming them into the country, and providing ongoing support in the form of transportation, ESL tutoring, and mentorship. There will be orientation, training, and support of this journey from USCRI and St. Francis parish staff. You can check out our webpage, https://www.stfrancisraleigh. org/refugee/, or contact Trevor Thompson, Director of the Office of Justice and Peace, trevor.thompson@stfrancisraleigh. org with any questions.
Refugee Resettlement Ministry Welcoming People “Home” in Wake County
Your help is needed to provide breakfast to guests of Oak City Cares – a multi-services center dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness in downtown Raleigh. The details are in the dates. Thank you for your never ending support of our vulnerable brothers and sisters in Christ! Sign up here. https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCseptember26-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCoctober9-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCoctober24-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCnovember28-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecember11-2021 https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecember26-2021
Related to this, many of us have been glued to the news coming out of Afghanistan this past week. After 20 years of war, unimaginable violence, and so many lives lost, it’s heartbreaking to see a worsening humanitarian crisis unfold before our eyes. Our focus now must be on the safety of the people who remain in Afghanistan — American citizens, our allies, and those in danger of violent retribution from the Taliban. The U.S. has a moral obligation to help the Afghan people. We received word from USCRI that North Carolina is pre- paring to welcome Afghans who assisted American troops and are now fleeing for their safety. If you are feeling called to immediately help with housing, education, or employ- ment opportunities for these individuals who will be looking to rebuild their lives and restore their hope, please contact USCRI directly – 919-334-0072x4000 or volunteer@ uscrinc.org.
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Elementary Teacher – Full Time The Franciscan School is seeking an enthusiastic and qual- ified elementary classroom teacher. The primary role of the classroom teacher will be to instruct students in the Dioc- esan Curriculum, while challenging them to move beyond their current level of academic success. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to draw the students out to reach their full potential as it applies to the goals and requirements of the Diocesan curriculum. As an instructor in a school with over 600 students, the ability to tie together the lessons within each grade as part of the grade level team, and make them build upon each other year after year, using established best practices and methods for instruction, is essential. The applicant would be responsible for working together with the entire faculty and the administrative team to provide a safe and academically challenging environment, one that builds upon the charism of the Catholic Church, and our Francis- can traditions, to form our students as fine young men and women prepared for their futures academically, socially, and morally. Candidates must have a NC teaching licensure or be able to obtain NC teaching licensure and pass the diocesan back- ground check. Preferred candidates will have teaching expe- rience in elementary education with a record of excellence. If you are interested in joining a dynamic educational envi- ronment working with dedicated professionals to provide an academically challenging experience for our students, please send a cover letter, that includes your educational philoso- phy, and resume to [email protected].
Bridges After School Program Part-time positions We are currently seeking candidates to work in our Bridges After School Program on a part time basis. Candidates must have a strong desire and ability to work with children, be at least 18 years old, and pass a background screening. Bridg- es staff work within the program hours of Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 6:00pm. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Employment Opportunities
St Francis Inn Pilgrimage to the Margins
St. Francis Inn is a Franciscan Eucharistic community commit- ted to serving the poor and those experiencing homelessness in downtown Philadelphia. While attempting to meet the daily needs of the people they serve with food, clothing and hospital- ity, St Francis Inn also empowers people to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by addressing structural injustices. They do all of this by building relationships, respecting the digni- ty of each person and restoring hope to them simply by sharing in their lives. Several St. Francis parishioners travel together by mini-van to Philadelphia a few weeks a year. We stay 5 days, living among the poorest of the poor while serving meals each day and shar- ing in daily Gospel-centered reflections about how God’s rich and healing mercy pulses through our wounded world. Won’t you join us?
Trips to the Inn - 2021/2022 October 18-22, 2021 February 14-18, 2022
April 18-22, 2022 October 17-21, 2022
At the end of the 5th day we head home a bit tired to be sure, yet relaxed, joyful and feeling richly blessed, gifts of service to be sure. Service is God’s work and doing it deepens us some- how, we become more in sync with God perhaps, more con- nected to each other, more in love with life and this beautiful yet broken world. I hope you’ll give it a try. Please contact John Budway at [email protected] or 305-205-5104 if you have questions or to sign up. COVID-19 Precautions are in place. John can explain these as well.
Community Center Facility Specialist The Community Center is actively hiring, and always welcomes interest in part-time positions in the Community Center. We are seeking part-time employees to work evenings and weekends in 5-8 hours shifts. These staff members will oversee the safety and security of Community Life programs, activities and events that strengthen the communal aspects of parish, community and neighborhood in light of our mission to be “one family living in community” For complete job description, questions or to submit a resume, please email Ashley Watson at: Ashley.Watson@stfrancisra- leigh.org.
Community Center Admin Specialist We are seeking a part-time employees to work daytime hours a couple days a week. This staff member will support the Co- ordinator of Community Programs and the Community Center Athletics Program Administrator. They will assist with a variety of administrative duties ranging from helping with the finances to Community Life programs to updating the website, etc. For complete job description, questions or to submit a resume, please email Ashley Watson at: Ashley.Watson@stfrancisra- leigh.org.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Assistant for Formation Full Time, 40 hours This position provides outstanding administrative support to the Faith Formation team, coordinating communica- tion including website, social media, bulletin and other electronic communications. This position also coordi- nates registration for formation events in collaboration with the formation coordinators, maintains the account spreadsheet and serves as formation lead with the parish database. The hours of this position are Monday through Friday, although some evening and weekend work may be required as needed. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume no later than September 7 to [email protected]. Requirements • Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office
Suite and database management • Excellent organization and time management skills • Ability to work independently in a collaborative envi-
ronment • Strong communication and customer service skills • Maintain a high level of confidentiality • Successful completion of Diocesan background check • Experience working in a ministerial environment is
preferred.
Sunday, September 26 at 3:00pm, via Zoom Civil Rights Pilgrimage - March 2-6, 2022 - Spend an enlivening five- day, four-night “Social Justice Race Relations Tour” with fellow parish- ioners of St. Francis of Assisi and Baptist Grove Church. We will travel by luxury coach to visit historic sites and museums in Alabama and Georgia - The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, The Legacy Museum, Freedom Rides Museum, The Edmund Pettus Bridge and much, much more! Sign up here www.bit.ly/CRP-2022-Info to attend an Information Session Sunday, September 26 at 3:00pm, via Zoom to receive more detailed information including cost, itinerary, accommodations and COVID-19 restrictions/precautions. Get all of your questions answered and save your spot!
Save the Date Civil Rights Pilgrimage Information Session
Couples for Christ Couples for Christ is inviting you to a Christian Life Program (CLP), an integrated course intended to provide a renewed understanding of God's call to us as Christians. Open to married couples, single men and women, wid- ows and widowers. Free to attend. Virtual/online. Every Friday for eight sessions starting on September 17, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00pm EST. Please register using this link: https://forms.gle/um4Q2u28SCMR5vB89. Upon registration, session details will be provided. For more information, please visit couplesforchristusa.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
AA Meeting: For our Alcoholics Anonymous friends whose meetings have been ca ncelled. The Internet is full of online recovery resourc- es. Online meetings like this one - you can belong to more than one, or two, or three. AA.ORG main website has a list. There are private Facebook groups, endless websites, and speaker tapes. It’s all there. Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00pm, LaVerna, lower level. Always God’s Children: Always God’s Children: The monthly support group meeting for LGBTQ+ people and family and friends. To receive an invite to the online meeting, contact Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Adult Open Play Nights: Assisi Community Center Gym. Visit http://stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-open-play to contact the ministry leaders for each of our adult open play nights. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: The first Wednesday of the month, 1:00-3:00pm and the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00-9:00pm, in the Padua Room of Assisi Community Center. Linda Tucker, [email protected], 937-478-9537. Centering Prayer: Thursdays, 9:35am or 7:30pm in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. Community Center Classes: Regular exercise classes and parent/ child classes run weekly, September-May. www.stfrancisraleigh.org/programs-and-classes. Community Garden: Saturday mornings,10:00am. Call Pat or Paul Kelly at 919-413-8833, email [email protected], or just drop by. Divorce Care: Divorce Care – Our next session will begin meeting from September 7 to December 14, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. For more information contact Bill Morgan at [email protected] or visit https://www.divorcecare.org/about. Grief Support Group Contact Marsha Riely at [email protected] or Marlys Varga at [email protected]. GriefShare Contact Kathleen Owen at kathleen.owen@stfrancisraleighorg. Job Connections: We provide tools and advice on how to stay motivated and on target. To enroll, contact Mary Horner at [email protected]. Men’s Prayer Breakfast: We will resume sessions on Monday September 20. The ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 7 to 8 am via Zoom. Contact Deacon Steve Andrews at 732-213-0104 or [email protected] Padre Pio Secular Franciscans: Learn more about living Franciscan spirituality in the secular world. Monthly Gatherings the 4th Sunday of the month, 1:00-3:00pm Founders Room. Contact: Ellen Ferrone - [email protected]. Peace Pole Prayer: Join us after the 9:00am Mass on Sundays to pray for peace in the world and our country. Meet in front of Clare Hall for a few minutes of prayer. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Contact Cindy Cardello, 919-846-8825 or Diane Rotunno, 919-844-7153 for details. Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30pm, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel, Marian Monti, [email protected]. 50+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons throughout the year and monthly game days, September through May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Pat Gerney, 919-803-8276. Women’s Ministry: - Tue Evenings with Anna Fowler – [email protected] - Friday Morning with Celesta Carlson – [email protected]
Group Opportunities Due to the changing nature of reopening our doors, please check the group opportunity to confirm whether it is held in a virtual format or in-person.
To all our volunteers: Here are a few ways you could help members of our parish: FaceTime and Zoom If you’d like to learn how to use FaceTime or Zoom or be connected to watch our daily and Sunday programs, or if you’d like to teach someone over the phone, please visit our https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/offer-or-receive-help/ Cards and Artwork If you’d like to send or receive cards to/from fellow parish- ioners and establish a connection with other folks who are sheltering in place, or if you have kids who would love to send their artwork to brighten someone’s day or if you’d like to receive some artwork, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh. org/offer-or-receive-help/ Make a Meal and Deliver Groceries If you would like to make a meal or help deliver groceries to those in need, please visit: https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/ offer-or-receive-help/ Thank you! All of our Parish Life Ministries and the Community Center would like to thank you for serving the St. Francis Communi- ty. Please check your weekly bulletin for updates. Stay well.
Priests and Deacon Pastor Msgr. Michael Clay 847-8205x224 Parochial Vicar Fr. Jairo Maldonado-Pacheco 847-8205x226 In Residence Rev. James Sabak, O.F.M. 919-832-6281 Deacon Stephen Andrews 732-213-0104 Director of Pastoral Ministries Kathy Sales 847-8205x488 Administrative Assistant Stacey Shine 847-8205x249
Sacraments Baptism Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 First Reconciliation 847-8205x496 First Eucharist 847-8205x496 Confirmation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Matrimony Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Holy Orders Msgr. Michael Clay 847-8205x224 Anointing of the Sick Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Reconciliation Appointments 847-8205x249 RCIA Kathy Sales 847-8205x488 Sacraments Administration Martina Dumberger 847-8205x264 Funeral Planning Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Columbarium Niches Trish Adamkowski 847-8205x236
The Franciscan School Principal Mike Watson 919-534-4840 Receptionist (Main Number) Katie Hall 919-534-4837 Assistant Principal, K-5 Dawn Smith 847-8205x254 Assistant Principal 6-8 Colette Dziadul 847-8205x651 St. Francis Preschool Director Heidi Hobler 847-8205x240 Assistant to the Director Shelley Freeman 847-8205x262 Faith Formation Children’s Faith Formation 847-8205x496 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223 Middle School Faith Formation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489 Parish Operations Communications and Webmaster Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 Director of Facilities Marc Kielty 847-8205x227 Director of Finance Rob Neppel 847-8205x243 Human Resources Trish Adamkowski 847-8205x236 Parishioner Records Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Safe Environment Specialist Trina Sugrue 847-8205x245
Get Care! Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Care Home Eucharist Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Feed the Need (meals) Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Medical Facility Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Transportation to Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 St. Vincent de Paul Leave Voicemail 919-534-4842 Good Grief GriefShare Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241
Prayers Prayer Line Paul Wilson [email protected] Prayers Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Receive a Prayer Shawl Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Support Groups Divorce Care Bill Morgan [email protected] Job Connections Mary Horner 610-755-5392 Seeing God in your Cancer Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 AA Daily Reprieve Group Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Al-Anon Madeline Horrigan 919-923-1234 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Linda Tucker 937-478-9537
Get Involved! Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Worship Ministries Director of Liturgy and Music Jim Wahl 847-8205x230 Coordinator of Liturgical Ministers Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Altar Servers & Thurifers Joanie Madormo [email protected] Children’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 203-512-8807 Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 919-846-5795 Cross Bearers Joseph Randazzo [email protected] Deaf Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 919-412-8365 Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 919-848-3383 Eucharistic Ministers Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Funeral Ministers Lisa Gianturco 919-845-9718 Hospitality Hands Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Lectors Mike Wrzesien 919-624-1592 Master of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 919-622-8883 Medical Presence at Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Music Ministry Joyce Petzka [email protected] Parking Ministry Steve Burdett 919-845-2714 Ushers Troy Chaput [email protected] Weekend Receptionists Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Weekend Welcome Hosts Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Wedding Directors Carol Ricotta 919-554-8896 Outreach Ministries Director of Justice and Peace Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 St. Francis Feeds Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Brown Bag Ministry Mailbox [email protected] Oak City Cares Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Catholic Parish Outreach Sue Hand 919-846-7954 Panera Food Pick Up Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Ronald McDonald House Mailbox [email protected] Our Lady of Rosary Food Pantry Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Interfaith Food Shuttle Becky Cawley 847-8205x267
St Francis Serves Community Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 919-413-8833 Curbside Care Lori Piraino [email protected] Duke Children’s Hospital Joe and Geanie Slifer 919-870-6993 Family Promise Ron Smith 919-455-7786 Gabriel Project Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier [email protected] Prison Pen Pal [email protected] R.A.R.E. Tom Zimmerman [email protected] Red Cross Blood Drive Bryan Kozak 910-728-9200 Refugee Resettlement Aggie Dalton [email protected] Habitat for Humanity Trevor Thompson [email protected] St Vincent de Paul Ministers Cathy Smith 419-348-8843 Support Circles Kat and Ferrel Guilroy [email protected] St Francis on Mission International Mission Trips Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Sister Parish - Guatemala Liz Mosler [email protected] St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104 St Francis Learns Care of Creation [email protected] Engaging Spiritualty Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Just Faith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Justice Theater Project http://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/ Peace Pole Prayer Ben Whitehouse [email protected] Racial Justice Becky Cawley [email protected]
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St. Francis of Assisi Community Center Coordinator of Community Center Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Athletic Programs Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Assisi Café Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Parish Events (FrancisFest) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Summer Camps (Camp Francis) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Community Organizations Girl Scouts of USA Melissa O’Connor 847-8205x296 BSA Scouts:Troop 352 (6th-12th, boys) Robert Sadler [email protected] BSA Scouts:Troop 219 (6th-12th, girls) Scott Cash [email protected] BSA Cub Scouts: Pack 352 (K-5th) Rebecca Brooks [email protected] Knights of Columbus Steve Becker [email protected] Secular Franciscan Order Ellen Ferrone http://ofscentralnc.org Faith Formation Ministries Baptism Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Marriage Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Confirmation Sponsors Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Children’s Formation Group Leader Tara Moore 847-8205x489 Family & Marriage Enrichment Team Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Middle School Formation Group Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Youth Ministry Group Leader Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223 RCIA Team & Sponsors Kathy Sales 847-8205x488 Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489 Young Adults Bible Study Group Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Stewardship Ministries Stewardship Committee Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse [email protected]
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Larry Warner, JD, MBA • Parishioner 919-510-8130 • [email protected]
LOIS MAGEE BROKER, GRI, CRS, SRES, SPS, SLS, SFR
“Your North Raleigh Neighbor” CELL: 919-349-1252 [email protected]
Parishioner Since 1985
St. Francis Parishioner
CHAD RICHARDS STATE FARM
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Specializing in Rehearsal Dinners and family celebrations. 1 mi west of Crabtree Valley Mall 781-8750
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