25Th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 22, 2019 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Mission Statement Inspired by our patron Francis of Assisi, we seek to proclaim the reign of God by growing in Holiness through our experience of Christ in word, sacrament and one another, offering Hope to those who hunger for human dignity, and extending Hospitality to all.

Weekend Mass: Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:30pm Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 9:00am St. Mary of the Angels Chapel

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The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org I want to thank once again, Tim Throndson who spoke two weeks ago about our parish finances. And here, I’d like to re-state what I wrote in our Credo annual report which was distributed after all Masses a couple of weeks ago: I give You my heart O God, In our 2018-2019 annual report, you will find infor- That I may love You first mation on our parish finances. Last year at this time we told you that our parish offertory had risen 6% from the previous year; this year our par- And above all my other loves. ish offertory was down 1% from the past year. A possible factor for this To You I give my feet: is the news last year of the clerical abuse scandal from Pennsylvania; it was about that time that we noticed our offertory begin to decline. We Take me where You will. also know that, every year, many people move away from the area, and To You I give my hands: many people move into the area; we are a parish that is characterized by constant movement. Use them to heal.

Whatever the reasons may be, our parish depends on our offertory To You I give my mouth: for the ongoing operations of parish ministries such as faith formation, justice and peace, pastoral care, liturgy; for the care and upkeep of our Let me speak blessings. buildings; for our parish staff – for everything that allows St. Francis to To You I give my nose: be the vibrant parish we are within the diocese. And so we encourage you to prayerfully reflect on the ways God is at work within our parish – Fill it with the fragrance of Your holy and priestly people. through liturgy, outreach to the marginalized, pastoral care of the sick, To You I give my eyes: formation of our youth, schools, and countless other ways, and consider your own financial commitment to St. Francis. And thank you! Let me see Your sacredness surrounding all.

Thank you as well to David Nerz, outgoing chair of our Finance Council, To You I give my mind: for his service the past two years and to Tim Throndson, new chair of So at last, our Finance Council, for his willingness to serve. We have a very good and committed Finance Council – I have great confidence in the way Overwhelmed by Your gift of holy contemplation our financial resources are handled both by our staff and our Council. I may begin to follow in the footsteps of Your Son. Next weekend, our new parish council will gather with staff and other parish leaders for two days of reflection on our parish: where have we Fr. Steve K been, who are we now, and where is God calling us? This will be a time for us to reflect on what it means to be a parish that goes by the name of St. Francis – who was this 13th century Umbrian saint and what does he mean for us today? Also a time for us to reflect on our parish mission statement; also a time for us to reflect on, in the words of a document Faith Direct from the Second Vatican Council, “the signs of the times,” i.e. what’s the If you would like to make changes to your world like today, what’s the environment we inhabit in these times, and Faith Direct giving and cannot remember how does the gospel speak to that? Many thanks to all who have helped your account ID and Password, please organize these sessions and we will have news to report. call them at 1-866-507-8757. Blessings on your week! Our church ID is NC674. You can also reach them at www.FaithDirect.net.

September Franciscan Fellowship This September Envelope schedule September 22: Weekend! Welcome Event September 22 Weekly after 11:30am Mass September 29 Weekly in Clare Fellowship Hall, includes refreshments. 2

Deb Royals-Mizerk, Director of Stewardship Kathleen Owen, Director of Parish Life

We Commit to Answering God’s Call

We are created in God’s image. Everyone here in the St. Francis family is invited to be a part of this passionate steward community – a community that recognizes that all we are, have, and will ever be is God’s. Come and see the many ways that each family member can respond to the challenge of stewardship.

Come and See

God of Generations

God of generations, we are all your children; To your church we bring our gifts, our worship and our song. Young and old we follow, hand in hand together: In your great love, together we are strong. Christ, you welcomed children, called us to be like them, Giving is Receiving And received a boy’s small gift to feed a hungry crowd. In our church’s children, may we see you working: More than “our future”! They are faithful now. Everything we are, all that we have, and all that we will ever be is pure gift from God. Start here and now – become a disciple and discover a rewarding way of life, in companionship with Jesus. Spirit, feely moving, giving youth a vision, The practice of stewardship is a deep source of life-long joy. By your grace young Jeremiah heard your loving call; Understanding that giving is receiving keeps us in the “garden” Mary was a young one when she learned her mission: entrusted to the care of all people for God’s glory. Through faithful youth, you offer truth to all.

God of men and women, Helper on our journey, You have called us in our faith to grow and to mature. May we keep on learning, worshipping and praying, That each new day, we’ll serve you all the more. Answer the Call Abraham and Sarah trusted in your promise: Age was no condition when you gave them work to do. Old and young we follow, hand in hand together; At every age, Lord, we belong to you.

We are called to be the transparency through whom God is seen. Once we choose to become a disciple of Jesus Christ – stewardship is not an option – we became a part of the Body of Christ. All who Answering the Stewardship dare to receive and accept God’s call, who state with conviction that they “believe,” are all tasked with the potential to make Christ “pres- Call is Life-Giving. ent” wherever Christ is needed – a tremendous and awe-inspiring responsibility. Each of us has a life time to “answer the call.” 3 Becky Cawley, Office of Justice and Peace

Outreach Ministries Pick up a Hammer with Habitat for Humanity this Fall! Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace There’s something meaningful about picking up a hammer and nail and building a wall with Habitat for Humanity. What makes it especially fulfilling is that these walls become an affordable home for families in need. The St. Francis of Assist Habitat Ministry is preparing to kick off the 2019-2020 building season. Catholic Parish Outreach “Feed a Family” Food Drive Becky Cawley, Office of Justice and Peace For many years, St. Francis parishioners have stepped forward to help struggling families meet basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. Charitiable acts like these have amaz- ing power beyond just satisfying these needs. They have the power to restore hope and to help those who are struggling understand that they are not alone, that good people exist; good people who take the Gospel seriously; good people who care about the health and well being of folks they may never meet.

We are involved in two building projects. One is where we work Good people like you! alongside several Protestant congregations in a project called Apostles Builds, and the other is with other Catholic communi- Last year, thanks in large measure to your generosity, Catho- ties in Wake County called Catholic Coalition Builds. With each lic Parish Outreach (CPO) was able to give a week’s worth build project, we also work alongside the family who will eventu- of groceries to on average 8,200 people a month. But with ally move into the home. 25% of NC children under age 5 going to bed hungry every night and 170,200 people in NC receiving emergency food No matter your skill level, we would love to assistance every week, the need is still great. This weekend have you helping with our projects this fall. and next, volunteers will be receiving your filled grocery bags The following are our St. Francis Habitat Saturdays at the CPO truck in our parking lot. In case you missed the where we need volunteers! opportunity to pick up a bag last weekend, no worries, just fill up one of your own from the list of grocery needs below. October 5 October 26 There are still a few volunteer slots available to receive bags November 2 at the truck. Perhaps you could sign up as a family? Maybe December 7 coming together in service for a few minutes to help those less fortunate is just what your family needs to feel a little If picking up a hammer is not your thing, we also need more grounded and grateful? You are all very welcome! volunteers to help provide lunch on Oct. 5, 26, and Nov. 2. Thank you for signing up to help at www.bit.ly/CPOfooddriveseptember2019. Our parishioner ministry leaders, Bob and Diane Steinbeiser will be at each of these building projects. The advantage to work- Grocery List of Needs ing on our scheduled SFA dates is that you get an opportunity Cans of vegetables, tuna, chicken, soup, spaghetti sauce, to meet and work with other St. Francis parishioners as well as fruit; boxes of cereal, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, with other like-minded people; building together allows us to hamburger/chicken helper, crackers, instant dry milk; bags build community as we build a house. of rice and beans; peanut butter, fruit juice, gravy mix, salad To get more information or to receive instructions to sign-up, dressing, laundry detergent, bathroom tissue, soap, any size diapers, baby wipes, and milk-based infant formula. please email Bob and Diane Steinbeiser at sfhabitat@gmail. com. We look forward to seeing you this fall! And if you’d rather not shop, $30 feeds a family of 4 for one week. If you have any comments or questions please contact Joan Monti at [email protected]. 4 Faith Formation Ministries Exciting Liturgy Opportunities Wednesday Evening Prayer Pray without ceasing: This is the mandate of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. Historically, one way the Church has practiced this is through praying the Psalms at set times during the day, a practice called the Liturgy of the Hours. Our community will participate in this way of “praying without ceasing” through Eve- ning Prayer on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:00pm in the church. Everyone is welcome to attend, learn about, and join the voices of Christians throughout time as we pray through the Psalms! Questions? Email [email protected].

Introduction to Liturgy Series – Wednesday evenings 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 Schedule: 6:00pm – Refreshments available in Anthony Hall Founders Room 6:30pm – Evening Prayer in the church 7:00pm – Seminar Breakout and Discussion 8:30pm – Dismissal The Church teaches that celebration of the liturgy is the “source and summit” of our faith. What exactly does that mean? If you want to know more about the importance of our liturgy to our life of faith and what it means to participate in the liturgy (including Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, the sacramental rites, blessings, and other official rites), join us for this 5-week Introduction to Liturgy seminar starting in October. For more information, or to register, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-formation/.

BRICK Welcome (Freshman) Retreat 2019 Friday, September 6-Sunday, September 8

Peer Ministers welcomed freshman and “newbies” to Cross Road Youth Ministry on a weekend retreat to Camp Oak Hill! Peer Ministers helped lead five catechetical sessions on the founda- tions of our faith by giving witness talks and sharing in large and small groups. The teens shared fellowship during meals, games, praise and worship, bonfires and a 100’ slip ‘n slide! The Holy Spirit was so active within this group and our time together. Each and every teen came home having made new friendships in a new community. We had a great time; thanks to our youth and adult volunteers and we are looking forward to a stellar year!

5 Education Ministries The 4’s & 5’s Go Behind the Scene! On Friday, September 13 the 4’s and 5 classes received a behind the scenes tour of the church as part of their preparation for attending Community Mass. Sarah Bowser, Coordinator of Children’s Formation spoke to them about the importance of having an area to It’s Time for welcome our parishioners and visitors. The children The Franciscan Experience! listened to Fr. Steve K. talk September 24 – October 4 about all of the different garments that the friars wear. Jenn Fiduccia, Director of Family Formation spoke to them about the The Franciscan School is fortunate to have an involved parent oils and their importance. The boys and girls were able to see population and a Home and School Association (HSA) that the chalice and paten that sit on the altar with the help of Tara works in partnership with The Franciscan School to promote Moore, Coordinator of Ministry to Young Families. And finally, enriched spiritual and educational experiences for our students. they learned about the importance of music during mass from The HSA raises funds, organizes events and volunteers, and our very own Jim Wahl, Director of Liturgy and Music. helps build a solid connection between the home and The Franciscan School. The HSA’s fall fundraiser, The Franciscan Experience is back again and this year will be bigger than ever! The Experience is an online auction that will be open on September 24 through October 4 for bidding by anyone who is interested in supporting Catholic education at TFS. The auction is for Franciscan School families and extended families, but is also open to everyone and anyone who wants to help fund these great programs at The Franciscan School! We have some terrific auction items this year including TFS Night at the Hurricanes, a 7 Night Beach House Rental, Mother/Son and Daddy/Daughter Dances, and “Be Friar Jim” for 1/2 Day! All proceeds go to help fund all HSA-sponsored activities during the year, including Earth Day, Field Day, the art show, guest speakers on topical issues for parents, the 1st Communion reception, and our 8th grade graduation reception. Fundraising this year will also support teacher grants and improvements for our sports fields, including water fountains and additional restrooms. The link to the silent auction website is http://bidpal.net/TFSFE2019 and will be available beginning Next month, they will participate in a mini Mass with Fr. Steve September 24. For more information about the auction, please K. so they have a better understanding of the process for when contact [email protected]. Join the fun and help us they attend the Community Mass in November. Thank you to reach our fundraising goal this year! Fr. Steve, the Formation Team, and Jim Wahl for taking an hour out of their busy day to teach our children! If you are interested in more information about our preschool, please visit http://www.preschoolatstfrancis.com or call the preschool at 919-847-8205x377 and speak with Jennifer Stephens. 6 Parish Life Ministries Volunteers STILL Needed for FrancisFest 2019 All are invited to the annual St. Francis of Assisi parish celebration. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 29th from 12:30 to 4:30pm. There will be a food truck rodeo, carnival alley, inflatable zone, game truck, Catholic Culture Exchange, and live music and enter- tainment throughout the day. Back by popular demand, we will have a Franciscan Tasting Room supporting fair trade and local markets with Bull City Fair Trade, Regional Vineyards, and local Breweries. Hundreds of volunteers needed. Adults and Youth needed. Middle School and High School volunteers can get Volunteer credit hours OR if they are a TFS Middle School student, they can get a dress out pass instead. To avoid long lines on the day of Francis Fest, go online Knights of Columbus now to preorder your Youth Wristbands and Adult Tasting Ashley Watson, Coordinator of Community Programs Room (21+) Wristbands and save $$ too! If you come to FrancisFest a good option is to bring cash! The cash line If you are a Catholic man 18 years of age and older looking for a to purchase wristbands is always shorter and some of our way to connect with other men and making a positive difference food trucks only take cash as payment! in the life of the parish and greater community, the Knights of Visit http://stfrancisraleigh.org/francisfest/. Columbus might be the organization for you. Youth Basketball: Knights share camaraderie with men who hold similar values Registration is NOW OPEN! The 30th season of the popular while being active in their community, supporting their local St. Francis Youth Basketball league is open for registration! Catholic Church and its causes. The Knights are modeling for For information on the program and to register, visit their families what an active Catholic Life is; a life of service and www.stfrancisraleigh.org/youthbasketballgeneral-informa- faith. The All Saints Council of the Knights of Columbus contrib- tion/. uted approximately 16,000 hours of community service in 2018. Fall Parent Child and Youth Classes: The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal Registration is now open for Fall classes! Are you looking service organization with approximately 2 million members, infor a fun filled activity to do with your young child? cluding 16,000+ members in North Carolina. The Knights Council Check out Community Life’s Parent Child and Youth at St. Francis of Assisi, All Saints Council, is one of the largest Classes. For more information, visit our website: councils in NC with over 280 members. These men are “answer- https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/parent-child-classes-2/ ing Pope Francis’ call to go to the peripheries,” Supreme Knight Fall Youth Basketball Skills Camps Carl Anderson said. “We can reach half way around the globe to Registration is NOW OPEN! Are you looking to improve help those in need and we can reach to our neighbor next door. your game? We are offering a final skills clinic for Youth And we do that every day. That makes us witnesses to the faith." Basketball players. The clinic will be held on Tuesday nights. Why should you consider joining the Knights? To share your gifts Skills Camp 2: September 24 October 1, 8, 15, & 22 Times: to help those less fortunate, while working alongside men who 1st to 4th grade, 5:30-6:45pm 5th to 8th grade, 7:00-8:15pm share your desire to lead a strong Christian life. The Knights Cost: $20 per session per person OR $80 for a full Skills support doesn’t stop at the parish boundaries as they are Camp. For more information, visit known in the larger Raleigh community as well. https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/athletics. How can you learn more about the Knights? Visit the All Saints Join Girl Scouts Council Web site at www.kofc9709. org, send an email to Do you have a daughter who is interested in joining Girl [email protected], or reach out to a Brother Knight at Mass Scouts? Girl Scouts begin as early as Kindergarten and (we are the friendly gentlemen wearing the blue name badges). continue into high school! If you have questions regarding Come meet us after all masses the weekend of October 5/6 in our scouting troops that meet at St. Francis, starting your Clare Fellowship Hall to learn more and speak to some of our own troop or scouting in general, please contact Melissa members. O’Connor at [email protected]. 7 This Week and Beyond...

September 22 beginning September 24. For more infor- October 5/6 Padre Pio Fraternity of the mation about the auction, please contact Knights of Columbus Secular Franciscan Order [email protected]. Join the fun, Membership Drive St. Francis of Assisi not only wanted to and help us reach our fundraising goal The Knights of Columbus will be having live the gospel way of life, he wanted to this year! a membership drive. If you are a man of be transformed into Jesus Christ. Are September 25 the parish and at least 18 years old, you you interested in learning more about GriefShare are welcome to join. Visit https://www. the Secular Franciscan Order, the Third Anthony Hall Room 403, 7:00pm. You will kofc9709.org/membership.aspx or stop Order founded by St. Francis 800 years find encouragement, comfort, and help by the weekend of Oct 5-6 after Mass. ago? Please join us for an informative in grieving the death of a spouse, child, You can enjoy some refreshments and “Come and See” open house sponsored parent, sibling, other family member, or learn more about the Knights here at by the Padre Pio Fraternity of the Secular friend. Learn valuable information about St. Francis in Clare Fellowship Hall. Franciscan Order on Sunday, September facing your new normal in life and Visit, they’re in the blue shirts! 22 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. The “Come renewing your hope for the future. October 7 and See” will be held in Anthony Hall For information or to sign up visit Men’s Prayer Breakfast Founders Room. If you are able to join www.stfrancisraleigh.org/griefshare/. Join us at 7:00am in the Padua Room of us, please send an email to SecularFran- the Assisi Community Center. Fr Steve K. [email protected] with your name, September 25 50+ Seniors Group Potluck will continue his review of The Return of email address, mailing address, and the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen. telephone number. Lunch & (Flu Shot in Rm 201) If you’re 50 years or older, you’re in- Any questions, contact Norman Tuomi September 23 vited to join us on September 25 for at [email protected]. St Vincent de Paul our monthly potluck luncheon in Clare October 9 We have a volunteer to coordinate fund Fellowship Hall at 12:00noon. All are 50+ Seniors Group Game Day raising opportunities with a few local welcome, and you do not have to be a BUNCO - We invite all those 50 years of restaurants; are you possibly interested member of St. Francis Church or the age or older to join us Wednesday, Octo- in assisting with fund raising? Contact group to attend, so bring your friends. ber 9th, at 12:00noon in Clare Fellowship Cathy Smith. If you know of anyone with Come and share a delicious meal and Hall for an exciting game of BUNCO. a car/truck/boat/cycle to donate, contact lively conversation! You can determine Participants need not be members of Tom Nolan at 508-827-6155. If you have what to bring by using the initial of last the 50+ Adult Group to attend, play and any questions about SVdP, contact Cathy name, for September we’ll be using enjoy Game Day – so bring your friends! Smith at [email protected]. Meetings potluck luncheon menu #2. If last name No gaming skills are required to play are in the Padua Room of the Assisi starts with BUNCO and the outcome is left entirely Community Center and begin at 6:45pm. A thru D = salad/side dish, to the roll of 3-dice – just roll and keep September 24 - October 4 E thru M = main dish, tally of your points (GOAL = 21 points). The Franciscan Experience N thru Z = dessert/bread or rolls Cash prizes will be awarded to the most The Franciscan School’s annual fall Please bring sufficient food for 8 people. wins, losses, and BUNCOs. Drinks will fundraiser, is almost here! This event is Contact Gene Schulz at 919-562-0477. be served and members are asked to an online auction that will be open for September 29 bring a small snack to share. bidding September 24 through October 5th Sunday Rosary 4. The auction is not just for Franciscan Led by the Knights of Columbus to help School families and extended families, bring parishioners together in a spiritual but is open to everyone! The funds activity and promote devotion to Mary raised support school activities, new and the mysteries of the Rosary. facilities, and teacher grants. The link to We will meet on the choir side of the the silent auction website is http://bidpal. church after the 9:30am Mass. net/TFSFE2019 and will be available

8 October 12 – December 22 injustices. They do all of this by building St. Francis Feeds relationships, respecting the dignity of Breakfast at Oak City Cares. each person, and restoring hope to them We heard you! You wanted more oppor- simply by sharing in their lives. October tunities to serve the hungry and home- 21- 25, several St. Francis parishioners less of downtown Raleigh so we are now will travel together to Philadelphia and serving every 4th Sunday of the month, live among the poor while serving about in addition to every other 2nd Saturday of 300 meals each day and sharing in daily the month! Oak City Cares is a new multi Gospel-centered reflections about how Parishioners (and sometimes staff) services center which replaced our be- God’s rich and healing graces pulses are receiving email and text mes- loved Oak City Outreach Center. On our through our wounded yet wonderful sages indicating that they are from scheduled dates, we provide the food, world. The consensus from dozens of one of the friars or a staff member. serve the breakfast meal, and visit with past delegates is that their lives have The messages generally request an guests in the dining room of this brand been enriched and forever changed as immediate reply and are sometimes new, beautiful center. We hope you’ll join a result of their time at the Inn. We could an outright solicitation for gift cards us sometime and bring your family and use a few more delegates in October. or cash. These messages are part of friends as together we seek to live out To sign up for this delegation, 2020 an ongoing nationwide scam target- the Gospel in this very meaningful and delegations, or for more information ing churches and their parishioners. much needed way. Thank you for any please contact John Budway at Please be advised that our friars help you can provide! To sign up: [email protected], 305-205-5104. or staff will never personally solicit money or gift cards from you in this www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCocto- St. Francis Inn 2020 Delegations ber12-2019 manner, or demand that you contact February 10 – 14 them immediately. If you receive www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCocto- April 13 – 17 ber27-2019 one of these messages, do not click June 22 – 26 (Youth Ministry) on any link or otherwise respond. www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCnovem- October 22 – 25 ber24-2019 Create a screen capture if you wish, www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecem- Wednesdays through October 28 and then immediately just delete the ber14-2019 RCIA Inquiry Sessions message. www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecem- The RCIA is a journey of faith that takes ber22-2019 as long as it takes, so we begin with a period of “Inquiry”, where anyone is October 13 invited to come and ask lots of questions Altar Server Training to see if the Catholic Church is some- Interested in being an altar server? Join thing of which he/she wants to pursue us on Sunday, October 13 at 12:45pm being a part of. This process is for those in the church. Questions, contact Joni who are not baptized or for people who Madormo at 440-364-9597 or email are baptized in other Christian faith tradi- [email protected]. tions. It is also for baptized Catholics who October 21 - 25 have not yet received First Eucharist and/ St. Francis Inn Delegation or Confirmation. RCIA Inquiry sessions St. Francis Inn is a Franciscan commu- run every Wednesday through October nity committed to the poor and homeless 28 (except October 3) at 6:30pm in of downtown Philadelphia. While attempt- Anthony Hall Founders Room. You ing to meet the daily needs of the people can join us at any time! Refreshments they serve with food, clothing, and will be available starting at 6:00pm. hospitality, St Francis Inn also empowers Questions? Please contact people to break the cycle of poverty and [email protected]. homelessness by addressing structural

9 Group Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities

AA Meeting: The Daily Reprieve Group of Alcoholics Anonymous DivorceCare and DivorceCare4Kids: meets Mon. thru Fri. at 7:00am in the We need adults and teens to help facilitate our next session of Laverna Center (log cabin across from the Chapel.) DivorceCare and DivorceCare4Kids session. Training is pro- Enter thru the garage. vided. If you or your 9-12th graders have experienced divorce Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00pm, LaVerna, lower level. and are looking for service hours, contact Kathleen Owen at Always God’s Children: LGBT people, family, and friends are invited to this support group to discuss issues of personal [email protected] or 919-847-8205x241. concern in a confidential, welcoming place. Stephen Ministers: Meets October 6 at 3:15pm in Anthony Hall Room 406. Stephen Ministers Needed! We’re always looking for Stephen Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/LGBT. Adult Open Play Nights: Assisi Community Center Gym. Ministers who are inactive, but who would like to become active Visit http://stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-open-play to contact ministers again. We’re offering some skills refresher gatherings the ministry leaders for each of our adult open play nights. and would love to have you there. Contact kathleen.owen@ Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: stfrancisraleigh.org or 919-847-8205x241. The first Wednesday of the month, 1:00 - 3:00pm in the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center and the third Wednesday of Transportation Ministry: the month, 7:00 - 9:00pm in Anthony Hall Rm. 402. Linda Tucker, Drivers Needed for the Transportation Ministry. There are [email protected], 937-478-9537. people on our waiting list who would like to come to Mass, but Centering Prayer: Thursdays, 9:35am or 7:30pm don’t have transportation. If you have room in your car, could in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. Community Center Classes: Regular exercise classes and parent/ you bring someone even once each month? Please contact child classes run weekly, September-May. Stephanie Smith at 919-302-0080. www.stfrancisraleigh.org/programs-and-classes. Community Garden: Saturday mornings,10:00am. Visitation Ministry: Call Pat or Paul Kelly at 919-413-8833, email Visitation Ministry needs volunteers. Could you visit someone [email protected], or just drop by. who is in the hospital or nursing home? Your smile can make Divorce Care: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm in the Cupertino Rm. of the the difference between an ordinary day and a great day! Assisi Community Center. Confidential, co-ed healing from separation Contact Sharon Holland at [email protected]. and divorce. Contact Bill Morgan at [email protected]. Grief Support Group Next meeting is October 9 at 10:00am Eucharist Ministry to The Meadows: in Anthony Hall Room 402. Contact Marsha Riely at Would you consider volunteering on Saturday at The Mead- [email protected]. ows? There is a need for volunteers with the Eucharist Ser- Job Connections: We provide tools and advice on how to stay motivated and on target. To enroll, contact Mary Horner at vices. This is a great opportunity for families. For information, [email protected]. please contact Andrea McVerry at [email protected]. Men’s Ministry: Breakfast October 7, 7:00am, Padua Room of Eucharistic Ministry to Springmoor: the Assisi Community Center. Visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/ mensministry/ for details. If you enjoy sharing the Eucharist and the whole experience of Padre Pio Secular Franciscans: Learn more about living mass, please consider sharing it with those who can no longer Franciscan spirituality in the secular world. Monthly Gatherings the come to the table at Mass. Eucharistic Ministry to Springmoor 4th Sunday of the month, 1-3 Founders Room. is in need of additional volunteers. Contact: Lee Cunningham - [email protected]. To volunteer for the EMs to Springmoor, Peace Pole Prayer: Join us after the 9:30am Mass on Sundays to please contact Janice Horner at 484-949-1417. pray for peace in the world and our country. Meet in front of Clare Hall for a few minutes of prayer. Caring Casseroles: Prayer Shawl Ministry: Clare Hall Room 201, October 3, Please remember that some of our families are facing challeng- 12:00noon-2:00pm. Contact Cindy Cardello, 919-846-8825 or Diane Rotunno, 919-844-7153 for details. ing circumstances and could use your help. Consider making a Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30pm, freezable casserole (not frozen) to help someone who is caring St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. for a loved one who is ill, someone who is between jobs, 50+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons throughout the year or someone who just needs to feel the care and love of and monthly game days, September through May in Clare Fellowship our parish as they rise to meet the challenges of life. Hall. Contact Gene Schulz, 919-562-0477. For more information, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh. Women’s Ministry: - Tue Evenings with Anna Fowler – [email protected] org/caring-casserole/. - Friday Morning with Celesta Carlson – [email protected]

10 Diocese of Raleigh News “We were the couple who never fought. We don’t like conflict so we just didn’t talk. Never. Discussed. Issues. He lived his married single lifestyle, and I lived mine.” Sound familiar? Retrouvaille is a marriage help program that teaches effective communication. The presenting team -- three couples and a priest -- presents practical tools to enable you to take a good look at many areas of your relationship. They have been there and done that. They will tell you what worked for them. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with the weekend of October 11, 2019, call 800-470-2230 or email [email protected] or visit the website at www.retrouvaille.org.

11 12 Contact Us! Parish Office: 919-847-8205 fax: 919-870-1790 Staff email: [email protected] Welcome The Franciscan School New Parishioner Registration Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Principal Mike Watson 919-534-4840 Becoming Catholic Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238 Receptionist (Main Number) Terri Layer 919-534-4837 Get Involved! Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Admissions & Marketing Lura Tysiac 847-8205x469 Franciscan Friars Assistant Principal, K-5 Michele Northington 847-8205x254 Pastor Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M. 847-8205x224 Assistant Principal 6-8 Colette Dziadul 847-8205x651 Assistant to the Pastor Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 St. Francis Preschool Associate Pastor Fr. Steve Kluge, O.F.M. 847-8205x226 Director Heidi Hobler 847-8205x240 Associate Pastor Fr. Jim Sabak, O.F.M. 847-8205x261 Assistant to the Director Shelley Freeman 847-8205x262 Deacon Stephen Andrews 732-213-0104 Admissions and Marketing Jennifer Stephens 847-8205x377 Sacraments Faith Formation Baptism Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Director Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238 First Reconciliation Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496 Children’s Faith Formation Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496 First Eucharist Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496 Middle School Faith Formation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Confirmation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223 Matrimony Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489 Holy Orders Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M. 847-8205x224 Parish Operations Anointing of the Sick Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Dir of Strategic Planning Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 Reconciliation Appointments Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 Communications and Webmaster Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 RCIA Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238 Human Resources Trish Adamkowski 847-8205x236 Sacraments Administration Martina Dumberger 847-8205x264 Safe Environment Specialist Trina Sugrue 847-8205x245 Director of Stewardship Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Funeral Planning Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 Parishioner Records Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Columbarium Niches Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 Director of Finance Rob Neppel 847-8205x243 Director of Facilities Marc Kielty 847-8205x227

Get Care! Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Prayers Care Prayer Line Jackie Adamo 847-8205x268 Home Eucharist Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Prayers of the Faithful Jackie Adamo 847-8205x268 Feed the Need (meals) Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Receive a Prayer Shawl Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Medical Facility Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Support Groups Transportation to Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Divorce Care William Morgan [email protected] Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Job Connections Mary Horner 610-755-5392 St. Vincent de Paul Leave Voicemail 919-534-4842 Seeing God in your Cancer Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Good Grief Marsha Riely [email protected] AA Daily Reprieve Group Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 GriefShare Marlys Varga [email protected] 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 St Francis Serves Coordinator of Liturgical Ministers Jim Wahl 847-8205x230 Community Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 919-413-8833 Altar Servers & Thurifers Joanie Madormo [email protected] Curbside Care Ian Gillen [email protected] Children’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 203-512-8807 Duke Children’s Hospital Joe and Geanie Slifer 919-870-6993 Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 919-846-5795 Family Promise / WHIN Hosts Ron Smith 919-455-7786 Cross Bearers Joseph Randazzo [email protected] Gabriel Project Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Deaf Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 919-412-8365 Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier [email protected] Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 919-848-3383 Prison Pen Pal Jill Balogh [email protected] Eucharistic Ministers Jim Wahl 847-8205x230 R.A.R.E. Tom Zimmerman [email protected] Funeral Ministers Lisa Gianturco 919-845-9718 Red Cross Blood Drive Bryan Kozak 910-728-9200 Hospitality Hands Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Refugee Resettlement Aggie Dalton [email protected] Lectors Mike Wrzesien 919-624-1592 St Francis Builds / Habitat Diane & Bob Steinbeiser 919-846-8026 Master of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 919-622-8883 St Vincent de Paul Ministers Cathy Smith 419-348-8843 Medical Presence at Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Support Circles Kat and Ferrel Guilroy [email protected] Music Ministry Joyce Petzka [email protected] Whitaker House Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Parking Ministry Steve Burdett 919-845-2714 St Francis on Mission Ushers Troy Chaput [email protected] International Mission Trips Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Weekend Receptionists Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Sister Parish - Guatemala Carie Gunnells [email protected] Weekend Welcome Hosts Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104 Wedding Directors Carol Ricotta 919-554-8896 St Francis Learns Outreach Ministries Catholic Social Teaching http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/ Director of Justice and Peace Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Care for Creation Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 St. Francis Feeds Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Community Conversations Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Brown Bag Ministry Mailbox [email protected] Engaging Spiritualty Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Oak City Cares Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Just Faith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Catholic Parish Outreach Food Drive Sue Hand 919-846-7954 Justice Theater Project http://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/ Panera Food Pick Up Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Peace Pole Prayer Ben Whitehouse [email protected] Ronald McDonald House Mailbox [email protected] Study Circles Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Jobs for Life Dinners Ellen Ferrone [email protected] Our Lady of Rosary Food Pantry Becky Cawley 847-8205x267 Interfaith Food Shuttle Becky Cawley 847-8205x267

13 Get Involved! Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Parish Life Ministries St. Francis of Assisi Community Center Director of Parish Life Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Coordinator of Community Center Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Pastoral Presence Ministries Athletic Programs Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Caregivers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Assisi Café Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Centering Prayer Alice Stanford 919-781-5860 Parish Events (FrancisFest) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Emmaus Ministers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Summer Camps (Camp Francis) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 EMs to Abbotswood Anita Misko 630-699-0519 Community Organizations EMs to the Homebound Pat Spencer 704-608-1678 Girl Scouts of USA Melissa O’Connor 847-8205x296 EMs to the Magnolia Glen Jacob House 919-449-7634 BSA Scouts:Troop 352 (6th-12th, boys) Mark Priest [email protected] EMs to the Meadows Andrea McVerry [email protected] BSA Scouts:Troop 219 (6th-12th, girls) Scott Cash [email protected] EMs to Rex Hospital Edward Gilmartin [email protected] BSA Cub Scouts: Pack 352 (K-5th) Mike Hutchinson membershippack352.com EMs to Springmoor Janice Horner 484-949-1417 Knights of Columbus Bob Weisenberger 919-723-7424 Prayer Line Ministers Jackie Adamo 847-8205x268 Secular Franciscan Order Lee Cunningham http://ofscentralnc.org Prayer Shawl Ministry Cindy Cardello 919-846-8825 Faith Formation Ministries Dianne Rotunno 919-844-7153 Director of Faith Formation Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238 Rosary Ministry Barbi Taperek 919-744-7234 Assisi Scripture Study Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238 Ministries of Support & Care Baptism Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Linda Tucker 937-478-9537 Marriage Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Caring Casseroles Cooks Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Confirmation Sponsors Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Feed the Need Cooks Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Children’s Formation Group Leader Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496 Job Connections Mentors Mary Horner 610-755-5392 Family & Marriage Enrichment Team Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Medical Facility Visitors Sharon Holland [email protected] Middle School Formation Group Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239 Transportation to Mass Drivers Stephanie Smith 919-302-0080 Faith Formation Retreats and Camps Jennifer McCourt 847-8205x269 Weekday Volunteer Receptionists Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 Faith Formation Registration & EventsPatti Panizza 847-8205x237 Social Groups Youth Ministry Group Leader Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223 AAMEN Ministry Leon Cooke 919-740-7515 RCIA Team & Sponsors Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238 Always God’s Children Chuck Small 984-204-0012 Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489 LGBT Ministry Jane Paris 919-847-7431 Young Adults Bible Study Group Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244 Men’s Ministry Norm Tuomi [email protected] Stewardship Ministries Ralph Guenther [email protected] Director of Stewardship Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Young Adults https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/youngadults/ Stewardship Committee Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Women’s Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse [email protected] 50+ Adults Group Gene Schulz 919-562-0477 2205 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27604 Serving the Triangle area for burials and cremations since 1974. Visit our websites: www.CremationSocietyNC.com • www.CapitalFuneralHomeNC.com Julie Zervos DDS & Amy Earwood DDS, PA Phone: (919) 571-3300 • Fax: (919) 877-0207 900 Paverstone Dr. 919-847-8413 www.zervosandearwood.com DAUNTLESS 10% Labor Discount Transmissions.com with this coupon 8809-B Gulf Court • Raleigh, NC 27617 Gil Gutierrez | (919) 786-0230 [email protected] • www.dauntlesstransmissions.com

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