JANUARY 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord

Making Room in the Inn with ‘Family Promise’ See page 5

Our Mission Statement Weekend Mass:

Saturday: 5:30 pm Inspired by our patron Francis of Assisi, we seek to Sunday: 7:30 am proclaim the reign of God by 9:30 am growing in Holiness through 11:30 am our experience of Christ in 5:30 pm word, sacrament and one another, offering Hope to Daily Mass: those who hunger for human Monday – Friday: 9:00 am dignity, and extending St. Mary of the Angels Chapel Hospitality to all.

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org As I write homeless families as part of this on the our relationship with the Wake day before Interfaith Hospitality Network. New Year’s The families took residence in Eve, I am four rooms near our parish of- very much fices. At night people of the par- taken by a ish served the families a meal. During that week, our parish Warren Vincent Gifford photograph Son of Mark and Alisha Gifford I saw in a newspaper yesterday. became a kind of inn in itself and In the photo, a woman holds a lived out the example of Pope Elizabeth Marie Glowiak 5-month-old child in front of her. Francis’ call for a Year of Mercy. Daughter of John and The woman smiles widely. Thank you to all who were Marcell Glowiak A crowd of people is gathered. involved in hosting and helping. Braden Joseph Hord The caption tells us that this We have an exciting event to Son of Michael and Jessica Hord child, small and vulnerable, has announce for Sunday evening, just arrived safely from Syria. The January 31 after the 5:30 pm Liam Daniel Hughes child is the nephew of the woman Son of Kyle and Alex Huges mass. Fr. Greg Boyle, a Jesuit who holds him. The woman is priest from Los Angeles will be Philip Jeffrey Junis herself a migrant from Syria who speaking on “Celebrating God’s Son of Charles and has settled in Canada. The small Mercy.” We expect a large crowd Catherine Junis child is a relative of the 2-year-old that evening. Tickets, which are boy who drowned in the Mediter- free, are needed to get in. Derek Vincent Morgan ranean Sea last year after the See page 4 or check our parish Dominic Evan Morgan boat he was in overturned. The website for more information. Sons of Dan and scene with this woman and her Rebecca Morgan Also, we will soon be starting the family at the airport is one of Siler James O’Connor great joy. Out of tragedy, a 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Our BAA goal, once again will be Amelia Rose O’Connor sense of a kind of future. Son and Daughter of Kerry high. What we would like to do There are echoes here of the and Christy O’Connor this year is increase our rate Christmas story, of a small and of participation: last year it was Gareth Boone Spears vulnerable child, of “no place 22%. May I ask, if you have not Son of Matt and Caitlin Spears for them in the inn,” of a family contributed in the past, that you looking for a place to stay, and consider even a small donation McKenna Marie Whitley through it all, the question, can to the BAA this year? It’s an im- Daughter of Blake and we recognize vulnerable human- portant part of our responsibility Lauren Whitley ity in our midst? In the week to the Diocese of Raleigh. between Christmas and New Year’s, St. Francis hosted four Blessings on your week! :

+ Chris Holland + Lynn Lemay

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Our welcoming spirit comes from the thousands of involved parishioners who invite you to join them in sharing their gifts and talents so generously. Our vibrant ministries and liturgies are, thanks to all of you, helping us to live our mission each day.

If you are new to the parish, please contact Trina Sugrue at [email protected] and let’s see where the spirit leads us.

2 www.stfrancisraleigh.org/maps 3 Tickets are Almost Gone!

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi presents national speaker

FATHER GREGORY BOYLE

Celebrating God’s Mercy

Sunday, January 31 Presentation at 7:30 pm Book signing to follow St. Francis of Assisi Church

For tickets, visit stfrancisraleigh.org/gregboyle. (We are expecting this event to sell out. By the time this article appears in the bulletin, there may only be a few tickets remaining, so please act quickly to reserve you seat.)

e are pleased to Father Gregory Boyle was born in His debut book has been honored announce that Father Los Angeles and is one of eight by the Southern California Indie Greg Boyle will be children. He entered the Society Booksellers Association, Pen USA, coming to St. Francis of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1972 and was Publishers Weekly, and Goodreads W ordained a priest in 1984. He was of Assisi as part of our ongoing Adult Choice Awards. Father Greg will be Faith Formation offerings during the appointed pastor of Dolores Mission available to sign copies of his book Year of Mercy. As Executive Director Church in the Boyle Heights following the presentation on of Homeboy Industries and an neighborhood of Los Angeles in January 31. acknowledged expert on gangs and 1986 where he served through 1992. Homeboy Industries was born “Compassion isn't just about intervention approaches, Fr. Boyle is feeling the pain of others; it's about an internationally renowned speaker. in 1988 and is now the largest gang intervention, re-hab, and re-entry bringing them in toward yourself. He has given commencement If we love what God loves, then, in addresses at numerous universities, program in the United States. compassion, margins get erased. as well as spoken at conferences for Father Greg is the author 'Be compassionate as God is teachers, social workers, criminal of the New York Times compassionate,' means the justice workers, and others about Bestselling book, Tattoos dismantling of barriers that the importance of adult attention, on the Heart: The Power of exclude.” guidance, and unconditional love in Boundless Compassion. ― Gregory J. Boyle preventing youth from joining gangs. 4

A Delicate Sharing the Fruits of Ministry Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace Dance Making Room in the Inn Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness

with ‘Family Promise’ ancer. It’s a hard word. It’s a harder disease. When diagnosed, most folks go in search of statistics. What is the survival rate for my cancer? What C is the incidence of recurrence? What is the best treatment? When will I feel good again? So may numbers to remember…..lab results, blood counts, tumor markers and treatment dates, how many of what type of pill do I take now? Doctor’s appointments, lab draws, specialist appointments, cell types and stages. When you get a cancer diagnosis, you learn a whole new language and way of life.

One of the most profound “lessons” you learn from cancer is that the things in life that were important to you before the Left to Right, Jim Packard, Ron Smith, Danielle Butler - New cancer are even more important to you after the diagnosis. Family Promise Executive Director, and Patty Packard. And the things that drove you crazy before the diagnosis tend to drop off your radar – they just aren’t that important!

St. Francis was transformed into a “home” for And what if you’re the caregiver? You have much of the four homeless families for a week to start 2016. same fears and none of the control. You don’t know how These four families spent their days at the Day much your loved one hurts, how frightened they are, and Center of Family Promise (formerly known as you can’t show your own fear in case you scare them! Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network or WIHN) and It’s a delicate dance, for sure. returned to St. Francis every evening for dinner and conversation and an overnight in the rooms What does become important to both the cancer patient and of Clare Hall. their loved ones is your faith in the medical team, in yourself and your family, and in your God. As you move through Nearly 100 parishioners were involved in this your diagnosis, from stunned denial to warrior, there’s a lot hosting, helping with meals, childcare, driving, of letting go, a lot of reflection on things past, present, and and overnight hosts. One evening the new Family future, and there’s a lot to embrace. There will be a new Promise Executive Director, Danielle Butler and a normal. There will be good days and bad, just as before Board Member, Nick Verna stopped by for a visit. the diagnosis. Danielle remarked how “amazing” our hosting program is in action. She also expressed her There’s a place for both cancer patients and caregivers to gratitude to us and the many congregations in the share their feelings, fears, and faith. It’s our Cancer Compan- Triangle who are at the heart and soul of this pro- ions Ministry. In February, we’ll offer our nine week series, gram that gets families back on their feet. In fact, “Seeing God in Your Cancer Journey.” There are readings one of the families with us this past hosting is for you to take home and a DVD following three folks on currently transitioning to one of the apartments their own cancer journey. But mostly, there’s understanding. provided by Family Promise. This will allow the There’s compassion. There’s hope. And there’s faith. family a stable residence and an opportunity to If you’re dealing with cancer or if you’ve been affected save money for the future. by cancer in the past, please consider joining us. Maybe Each of our volunteers contributed to these suc- you’ve got things all figured out. Great! Someone in our cess stories. A special thank you to Ron Smith group probably needs to hear your story. and Jim and Patty Packard who help coordinate To sign up, contact me at 919-847-8205x241, or this ministry. The next hosting is March 27-April [email protected]. And let’s see 3. If interested in helping in some capacity, where God is revealing Himself in your cancer journey! contact the leaders at [email protected].

5 Imagine Yourself Here…

magine a school where God’s presence exists every day. We extend an invitation to all You walk in the hallways, parishioners to join us for our the Franciscan School, contact I peek into classrooms, listen Winter Open House at both the Lura Tysiac at 919-847-8205x469. to the children’s laughter, and see Franciscan School and the St. If you are interested in attending their smiling faces. You can feel Francis of Assisi Preschool on our Winter Open House, please the presence of the Holy Spirit that Sunday, January 31 from 12:45 e-mail admissions@ makes the school a unique and to 2:00 pm. The Franciscan stfrancisraleigh.org and include special place. School Open House will begin in your name, what grade(s) you are

Imagine a school where you are Jacoba Hall and the St. Francis interested in, and number attend- taught in a safe, nurturing environ- of Assisi Preschool Open House ing including children. Signing up ment by talented faculty and staff will begin in Elizabeth Hall. We is not mandatory, but appreciated. who encourage you to share your invite you to come and meet our All are welcome! fabulous faculty and staff at both gifts and talents with others. Imag- St. Francis of Assisi Preschool ine a school where you are sur- schools and learn about our curriculum which is bolstered by registration for the 2016-17 school rounded by a beautiful campus that year will begin January 11 for is home to state-of-the-art facilities. our ability to share our faith and live our Catholic values. current students, siblings of Imagine a school where you are current students and students of taught the gift of serving others to Imagine yourself here and make employees. Registration for alumni help those in need. If this is what it a reality by joining our school begins January 25 and registration you imagine school should be like, community and family in 2016! for parish families begins February we invite you to visit the St. Francis Applications are currently being 1. For more information about the of Assisi Preschool for children ages accepted at the Franciscan St. Francis of Assisi Preschool, 2-5 and the Franciscan School for School for the 2016-17 school please contact Shelley Freeman children in grades K-8. year. For more information about at 919-847-8205x262.

6 Diocese of Raleigh News Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life

January 10, 2016 Are you transmitting?

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Next week, the Church throughout the world will be joining with all Christians in observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which will conclude on January 25, the Conversion of Saint Paul. The theme chosen for this world-wide observance is, "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord" (1 Peter 2:9). Saint Peter tells the early Church that by hearing God's call and receiving the power of salvation in Christ, they have become the People of God. This reality, common to all Christians, is what we celebrate in the Sacrament of Baptism, where we die to sin, in order to rise with Christ to a new life of grace and to serve oday, we learn about the baptism of Jesus. Our Lord in the mission He has given to us. From Pope Francis’s homily last year, he

As we observe this Week of Prayer for a greater states: “Jesus had no need to be baptized, expression of the unity that is to be ours in Christ, T but …. he blessed all the waters, so that I invite you to include this intention among your the waters would have the power to give Baptism. prayers. Additionally, I invite you to join with other And then, before ascending to Heaven, Jesus told Christians from throughout eastern North Carolina us to go out to the whole world to baptize. And from for a liturgy of Ecumenical Prayer for Christian that day until today, this has been an uninterrupted Unity on January 20,2016 at 7:00pm at Holy chain: children were baptized, and then their chil- Cross Catholic Church in Durham, in which we dren, and then their children’s children… And today will be invited to renew our common baptismal also, this chain continues…So is the chain of faith! commitment toward the mission of Christ. What does this mean? I would like to say only this to you: you are the ones who transmit the faith, the In humility, let us together draw closer to Our Lord transmitters. You have the duty to transmit the faith and seek this gift of unity during our observance to these children. The faith is the most beautiful of this Week of Prayer. During our Catholic obser- inheritance you will leave them! Only this. Take vance of this Jubilee Year of Mercy, may God con- this thought home with you today. We must be tinue to bless our journey towards full communion, transmitters of the faith. Think of this, think always as we endeavor always to fulfill the prayer of Our how to transmit the faith to the children.” Lord, "that all may be one...that the world may believe" (John 17:21). When we think of our Catholic baptism as priest, prophet, and king, that is our charge as faithful Sincerely in Christ, disciples. We need to speak the Word of God to others’, we need to teach as Jesus teaches us; and we need to serve others as we are transmitters of faith. As the Gospel tells us today we have been baptized “with the Holy Spirit and fire.” We must Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge recall our baptismal command and keep the light Bishop of Raleigh of Christ burning brightly in our lives. Find moments this week to be transmitters of faith. Say the Prayer of St. Francis with your players on the basketball court. Teach about this Gospel in your classrooms and meeting rooms. Find service ministries to show your students and children the meaning of being a transmitter of faith.

7  WIHN Service opportunity this Christmas! Hosting AA Meeting: Alcoholic Anonymous, daily at 7:15 am in homeless families at St. Francis March 27-April 3. We Laverna, (log cabin). Enter through the garage. need many hands on deck for cooking, evening hospital- Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00 pm, Anthony Hall Rm 403. ity, overnight hosting, childcare, transportation, laundry, Adult Open Play Nights: Assisi Community Center and take down at the end of hosting. This is a great op- Gym. Visit http://stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-open-play to portunity for the whole family involved. contact the ministry leaders for each of our adult open Contact: Ron Smith, [email protected]. play nights.

The Springmoor Eucharistic Ministers Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group:  are seeking The first Wednesday of the month, 1:00-3:00 pm in a co-leader. Duties include scheduling ministers to visit the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center and Springmoor on Sundays as well as attend the monthly the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm in An- Mass. Contact: Mary Papi, 919-381-6764. thony Hall Room 405. Carol Gault, [email protected].  Ushers needed: We are looking for ushers at all of Centering Prayer: Thursdays, 9:35 am or 7:30 pm our masses, but specifically the Sunday 7:30 and 5:30 in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. masses. This can be for your youth or you can serve as Community Center Classes: Regular exercise classes a family. It’s a great way to earn service hours too. and parent/child classes run on a weekly basis. Contact: Troy Chaput, [email protected]. www.stfrancisraleigh.org/programs-and-classes. Community Garden: Saturday mornings,10:00 am.  Our Abbotswood Eucharistic Ministry is accepting Call Pat or Paul Kelly at 919-413-8833, email

volunteers. Each team meets at Abbotswood once every [email protected] or just drop by. three weeks to lead a communion service. Training is Divorce Care: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm in the included and enjoyment is guaranteed! Contact: Gerry Padua Rm. of the Assisi Community Center. Confidential, or Karen Collins, [email protected] co-ed healing from separation and divorce by people who

 Job Connections Ministry Leader(s) Are you good understand and want to help you heal. $20 one time fee. at networking and enjoy helping people? You’re perfect! Contact Bill Morgan at [email protected]. Exercise Programs: This role involves indentifying volunteer coaches to help in http://bit.ly/14T9JXR. the job search process and match the coaches up with job Men’s Ministry: Breakfast, Monday, February 1, seekers. Contact: Vince Papi, 724-316-2952 or 7:00 am, Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center. [email protected]. Visit www.bit.ly/SFAMensMinistry for details. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Thursday, January 28, Clare  Job Coaches for our Job Connections Ministry: If Hall Room 202, 12:00noon-2:00pm. Contact Cindy you’re good at putting your best foot forward, could you Cardello at 919-846-8825 or Donna Quirk at 919-847- help someone else do the same? We need folks to help 2084. others with resume development, networking, and Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, interviewing skills. Contact: Vince Papi, 724-316-2952 St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. or [email protected]. 55+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons through- out the year and monthly game days September through  Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Contact Carole Warner, who receive special training to provide one-to-one Chris- 919-321-1289. tian care to people in our congregation and community The St. Francis Single/Single Again Ministry: experiencing challenges in life: grief; loneliness; divorce; Activities include game night, service projects, monthly hospitalization; disability; job loss; and many other life birthday dinners and nights on the town. Contact Kathy difficulties. Learn how to become a Stephen Minister Duckworth, [email protected]. or receive care from one. Contact: Kathleen Owen, Third Option: A marriage skills-building small group, 919-847-8205x241 or [email protected] http://bit.ly/sfathirdoption. Young Adults Community:  Volunteer opportunity to Mentor Engaged (20’s and 30’s) Weekly Couples: Bible study every Wed.,7:00 pm, Anthony Hall Rm. 403. We invite couples married 10 years or more Welcome Coffees: Our next welcome coffee will be on to join the Fully Engaged Ministry team. Mentor couples; Sunday, February 14 after 9:30 am Mass. help engaged couples talk about beginning their marriage Contact Trina Sugrue at 919-847-8205x245, through guided conversation based on a pre-marriage [email protected]. Register at inventory that the engaged couple has taken. www.stfrancisraleigh.org/welcome-events. Contact: Jason Lillis, 919-847-8205x244.

 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. 10 Contact: Donna Mariani, [email protected]. Diocese of Raleigh News

Elimination of Fees for a Declaration of Nullity. As of July 1, 2015, the Diocese of Raleigh eliminated all costs associated with a Declaration of Nullity. Bishop Burbidge decided the Diocese will absorb all costs related to the nullity process in order to make it more accessible to those who have been previously married and divorced. If you are interested in beginning or learning more about the nullity process, please contact Mrs. Susan Stanton 919-821-9754 or Mrs. Vikki Newell 919-821-9759. If you speak Spanish, please contact Ms Teresa Aldahondo 919-821-9758. See more at: http://dioceseofraleigh.org/ offices/communications/centralized-mail#sthash.BJTRKwAJ.dpuf. 11 12

First Contact Formation New Parishioner Contact: Trina Sugrue 847-8205x245 Returning Catholics Fr. David McBriar 847-8205x261 Stewardship—Get Involved Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 Rite of Christian Initiation-Adults Gabriele Monetti [email protected] The Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse [email protected] Christian Initiation of Children Gabriele Monetti [email protected] Intergeneration. Fam. FF (FIRE) Gabriele Monetti [email protected] Care and Wellness Resurrection Ministries Family Life Consolation & Care Celesta Carlson 818-4122 AAMEN Ministry Leon Cooke 740-7515 Emmaus Ministers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Baptism Preparation Bill & Regina McCrorie 847-6757 Funeral Receptions Celesta Carlson 818-4122 Family & Marriage Enrichment Steve & Cecy Becker 870-0694 Marriage Preparation Team Theresa & Mark Baumgartner 848-3383 Eucharistic Ministries Men’s Ministry Steve Becker 870-0694 EMs to Abbotswood Gerry & Karen Collins [email protected] 55+ Adults Group Carole Warner 919-321-1289 EMs to the Homebound Pat Spencer 704-608-1678 Senior Monthly Potluck Joe & Kate Corsaro 554-4498 EMs to the Magnolia Glen Erica Schaab Emerson 617-7765 Single/Single Again Kathy Duckworth [email protected] EMs to the Meadows Andrea McVerry [email protected] Kathy Reynolds [email protected] EMs to Rex Hospital Edward Gilmartin [email protected] Young Adults Melissa Misko [email protected] EMs to Springmoor Mary Papi 381-6764

Ministries to the Infirm, Sick, and Hospitalized Community Life Transportation to Mass Stephanie Smith 302-0080 Youth Basketball Rich Wessel 870-1643 Cancer Companions Lisa Cilento [email protected] High School Basketball Tim Burns 949-4472 Caregivers Carol Derrenbacher 554-2578 Youth Volleyball Mary Arleth 847-8205x379 Caregivers 402 Line 847-8205x402 Adult Summer Basketball Tim Burns 949-4472 Medical Facility Visitation Sharon Holland [email protected] Adult Gym Nights Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 Ministries of Care & Presence Community Center Programs Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Carol Gault [email protected] Summer Camps Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Linda Tucker 900-8280 Parish Community Events Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 Caring Casseroles Donna Mariani 326-3768 Assisi Café Volunteers Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Divorce Care William Morgan [email protected] Assisi Café Entertainment Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 Babysitting Co-Op II Ute Feger [email protected] Feed the Need Donna Mariani 326-3768

Life After Loss Cindy Nackashi 247-3632 Job Connections Vince Papi 926-7193 Liturgy Project Rachel [email protected] 852-1021 Altar Servers & Thurifers Bob Kaczynski [email protected] Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Marie Kaczynski [email protected] Special Needs Ministry Heather Lisk [email protected] Assisi Scripture Study Barbara Efird [email protected] Karen Ondejko [email protected] Liturgical Ministry Mailbox [email protected] Ministries of Prayer & Faith Sharing Children’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 896-6297 Centering Prayer Alice Stanford 781-5860 Play and Pray Niamh Crotty [email protected] Prayer Line Susan Stamey [email protected] Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 846-5795 Prayer Shawl Ministry Cindy Cardello 846-8825 Cross Bearers Tresa Pickup [email protected] Donna Quirk 847-2084 Deaf Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 412-8365 Rosary Ministry Judy Newell 977-9058 Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 848-3383

Eucharistic Ministers Deb Rodi 803-3304 Justice and Peace [email protected] Education and Advocacy Ministries Funeral Ministers Lisa Gianturco 845-9718 Advocacy Task Force Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Lectors Mike Wrzesien 624-1592 JustFaith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Shawn Bayle Justice Theater Project Deb Royals-Mizerk 272-1551 Master of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 622-8883 [email protected] Service Ministries Music Ministry Joyce Petzka [email protected] AIDS Care Team Tom Zimmerman 870-1379 Parking Ministry Steve Burdett 845-2714 Blood Drive Tom & Elaine Dupree 577-6901 Ushers John Cuomo 931-4308 Brown Bag Ministry Nanette Kirsch [email protected] Troy Chaput 665-7194 Tricia Downs [email protected] Wedding Directors Judy Ferraro 395-3005 Catholic Parish Outreach (873-0245) Sue Hand 846-7954 Climate Change Sheila Read [email protected] Community Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 413-8833 Administration Curbside Care Andrew Rinderer 559-2733 Collection Counters Pat Kowite 847-8205x229 Duke Children's Hospital Ginny Winckelmann 848-8791 Columbarium & Mem. Plaques Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 Film Night Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Volunteer Receptionists Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Gabriel Project Kip Moffett [email protected] Webmaster Tricia Downs 847-8205x234 Gay & Lesbian Ministry Jane Paris 847-7431 Campus Beautification Spring/Fall Jim Anderson 847-8205x263 Chris O’Neill 210-5319 Gay & Lesbian Parent Support Kathryn Cox 609-8425 Other Organizations Habitat for Humanity Diane & Bob Steinbeiser 846-8026 Knights of Columbus Mike Wrzesien [email protected] Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (250-0043) Suzanne Szymendera 845-4885 Marriage Encounter Charlie Abbott ncmarriagediscovery.org Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier [email protected] Angela Abbott 556-7401 Passage Home (834-0666) Peg Cavender 985-5950 Boy Scouts Pete Oertel 781-8055 Prison Pen Pal Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Cub Scouts (pack352nc.org) Chris Triplett [email protected] Ronald McDonald House Julie & Jason Huckaby 624-5065 Girl Scouts Jamie Johnson 847-8205x379 Sister Parish - Guatemala Carie Gunnell [email protected] Secular Franciscan Order Stan Driscoll OFS http://ofscentralnc.org 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 13 FRANCISCAN FRIARS St. Francis Preschool 226 Fr. Steve Kluge, O.F.M., Associate Pastor 240 Cathy Ashton, Assistant Principal for Preschool 261 Fr. David McBriar, O.F.M., Associate Pastor 262 Jennifer Benik, Marketing Specialist 224 Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor 262 Shelley Freeman, Administrative Specialist 249 Tresa Pickup, Assistant to the Pastor Cardinal Gibbons High School 919-834-1625

FORMATION MINISTRIES PASTORAL MINISTRIES 473 Trish Adamkowski, Administrative Specialist 268 Jackie Adamo, Admin. Specialist-Care and Wellness 264 Martina Dumberger, Administrative Specialist 267 Becky Cawley, Justice and Peace Specialist 239 Dawn Eagan, Coordinator of Family Formation-Children 241 Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness 238 Jennifer Fiduccia, Director of Family Formation 270 Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace 289 Terri Layer, Admin. Specialist-Family Life 244 Jason Lillis, Coordinator of Family Life FINANCE AND PLANNING 489 Alex Mancuso, Coordinator of High School Formation 228 Charlie Abbott, Financial Administrator 269 Jennifer McCourt, Administrative Specialist 229 Pat Kowite, Coordinator of Finance and Administration 236 Matt Merry, Coordinator of Family Formation-Youth 243 Rob Neppel, Director of Finance and Planning 488 Mary Lacy Simmons, Coor. of Liturgy and Weekend Experience 230 Jim Wahl, Director of Liturgy and Music PARISH OPERATIONS 263 Jim Anderson, Facilities Manager CATHOLIC EDUCATION MINISTRIES 234 Tricia Downs, Database/Web Specialist The Franciscan School 265 Toni Hammes, Admin. Specialist-Stewardship 255 Marie Leone, Receptionist (Main Number) 375 Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life 233 Jennifer Bigelow, Principal 227 Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operations 254 Michele Northington, Assistant Principal, K-5 271 Diogenes Ruiz, Coordinator of Communications 253 Donna Sincock, Bookkeeper, Franciscan School 245 Trina Sugrue, Admin. Specialist-Safe Environment & Welcome 251 Joanne Sullivan, School Nurse 469 Lura Tysiac, Coordinator of Marketing and Admissions Staff email address: [email protected] 314 Laureen Wacenske, Guidance 651 Mike Watson, Assistant Principal, Middle School

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January January 13 RCIA Sponsors Needed Short Story Contest for Parent/Child Classes St. Francis 55+ Adult Group invites all Several people have expressed an The Assisi Community Center will be those 55 years of age or older to join us interest in becoming Catholic and are Young Adults starting three different morning parent/ Wednesday, January 13 at 12:00 noon in need of a member of our parish to child classes in January: Sign Lan- in Clare Fellowship Hall for Game Day be their sponsor. Sponsors must be You’re Never Too Old…or Too Young… guage for Budding Babies & Young and an exciting game of Left-Right- practicing Catholics who have received To Change Your Life.

Children, Sing & Sign Playtime, and Center. No gaming skills are required to the Sacrament of Confirmation. They Writers 17-21 years old are invited to Making Music Praying Twice. play. The outcome is left entirely to the make a commitment to participate in submit a creative non-fiction piece For more information and registration, roll of three dice. Just roll the dice and RCIA catechetical sessions with the about living differently when confronted visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/programs- follow what they “say”. candidate or catechumen. The entire with death or the death of a loved one. and-classes. If you have questions, Dessert and drinks will be served. community is responsible for assisting An Easy New Year’s 750 to 1,500 words. 1st place: $100. contact Ashley Watson at on this journey of faith and the sponsor 2nd place: $50. All entries will be [email protected]. January 22 January 31 represents the community. By your Resolution for Couples published in an anthology. 1st Place March for Life in Washington, DC Franciscan School and support, you help the candidate or January 4-31 The Raleigh Deanery Respect Life St. Francis Preschool Open House winner will read their essay February 6 By Jason Lillis, Family Life Coordinator High School Basketball League catechumen feel welcome and at home, at the “Living Differently” pre-show dis- Committee is reserving buses for See page 6. a companion on their faith journey. cussion during “Tuesdays with Morrie.” his week I’ve been asking This parish league is open to both the Annual March for Life in Washing- We are particularly in need of men parishioners and non-parishioners of ton, DC on Friday, January 22. January 31 Judges for the competition are NC State folks if they make New Year’s Basketball Free Throw Contest to be sponsors! If you are interested professors Sheila Smith McKoy and resolutions. They are fun to the community. The boys’ league is for The cost of the bus trip is $50 per in helping someone join the Catholic grades 9-12 and the girls’ is for grades person. Reserve a seat by emailing The Knights of Columbus will host a Jason Miller. For additional information hear, no matter our past basketball free throw contest on Church, contact Jason Lillis at and the submission link, please visit T 8-12. For more information and [email protected]. If you have any success rate. We set resolutions in the January 31 at 4:00 pm in the Assisi [email protected] for www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/ hope that they will motivate us and give registration, please visit questions, please call Kathy Klein at an initial conversation about this www.stfrancisraleigh.org/high-school- 919-815-1369 or [email protected]. Community Center Gym. The contest tuesdays-with-morrie. us the push we need to start something opportunity. is open to all boys and girls in our com- basketball-leagues-2. Upcoming Special Contributions new or strengthen something that needs January 31 munity, ages 10-14. There is no cost to All are Welcome! attention. Couples often take this time to January - February Knights of Columbus participate. Come out and enjoy the fun. Whether you are a returning Catholic or Jan. 23/24: Latino Ministries/Church look at the health of their relationship. A 12-Step Pilgrimage: Pray the Rosary Contestants will be grouped by age would like to become Catholic, we hope in Latin America “It’s a new year - how are we really From Old Age to Elderhood Please join the Knights and their fami- and gender. Each contestant receives you will join our family. For details, visit doing? What did we learn about each If you are 65 or older, you are invited to lies in praying the rosary. The Rosary three warm-up tosses, followed by 15 www.stfrancisraleigh.org/rcia. other last year? How do we want to grow go on retreat to discern what God’s will will be recited at 10:45 am in the consecutive free throw attempts. If you as a couple this year?” is for you as a senior in the twilight of church. Stay after the 9:30 am Mass or have any questions, please contact Here’s an easy way to make a resolution your life. The retreat, like old age, is not come early for the 11:30 am Mass and John Buico at [email protected]. Employment Opportunity for sissies! It requires a commitment to join the Knights for the “Fifth Sunday of to strengthen your relationship this year: Subscribe to the Bulletin Database/Website Specialist On Saturday, February 13, I invite you to attend eight 2-hour sessions weekly, the Month” rosary. The All Saints Coun- January through February. The retreat cil will lead a rosary each month that Get the bulletin emailed to you every Parish Operations is currently seeking a motivated individual to serve join other couples from our parish for our Sunday. Click on the email icon at Valentine’s Date Night for Busy Couples. will combine contemplative prayer, has five Sundays. All parishioners are as our Database/Website Specialist. This person assists in managing www.stfrancisraleigh.org/bulletins. Tickets are $30 per couple and include Lectio Divina, journaling, and Christian welcome to participate. Rosaries and the parish website and scheduling software, and provides support and fellowship in the context of a 12-step handouts will be provided. training for various parish technologies. Candidates should have strong hearty hors d’oeurves, beverages, and a program. The retreat is limited to 12 teaching/mentoring skills to enable staff, volunteers, and parishioners to presentation from nationally recognized participants and will be held Wednes- develop the skills to use the parish’s various technologies. They should speaker Susan Vogt (susanvogt.net) on days after 9:00 am Mass in the LaVerna also have a general understanding of databases, MS Office Products the importance of love and how to prac- Center (log cabin across from the (especially Excel and Publisher), an eye for detail, proofreading and tice mercy in the midst of a committed chapel parking lot). Light refreshments editing, and the ability to quickly learn Automated Church System relationship. Childcare will be available will be served. Charlie Felix will guide (ACS) programs. Candidates should have a 4-year degree in Business for children ages 2-12.

the retreat. To sign up, call 919-896- Administration, Computer Science, Database Management, or a 2-year More information and tickets are avail- 7215 or email [email protected]. degree and 4 years of experience. The candidate will also be required able online at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/

to pass a background check. The position is for 25 hours per week, and marriage. Questions? Contact me at qualifies for limited benefits. Interested parties should email a letter of [email protected] or interest and resumé to Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operations, at For a complete listing of Parish Events, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/calendar. 919-847-8205 x244. I hope you will join [email protected] before January 22. us for our great evening for couples!

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