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The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeAugust 29, 2021
Inspired by our patronFrancis of Assisi, we seek toproclaim the reign of God bygrowing in Holiness throughour experience of Christ in word, sacrament and oneanother, offering Hope to thosewho hunger for human dignity,and extending Hospitality to all.
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You can mail your contribution to us at:St Francis Of Assisi11401 Leesville Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
You give can Online through:
https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/faith-direct/
Text-to-Give: 919-629-1199Additional Online Giving Methods:
www.stfrancisraleigh.org/treasure/
Through Baptism may they walk always as children of the light: Anderson George AntonucciSon of Anthony and Angela Antonucci
Noriela Alexandra BernalDaughter ofCarlos and Crystal Bernal
Henley Frances DunlapDaughter of Nick and Megan Dunlap
David Alejandro Faria-MartinezSon of Diego Faria and Maria Martinez
Harper Hope PappDaughter of Christopher and Melissa Papp
May they rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon them:+Eric Wright Brother of Michael Wright
+Duyen Thi Bui Wife of Thanh Pham
+Joseph Arleth Father of Mary Arleth
+Theresa Marx Mother of Grace Gates
+Jeanne Simpson
+Ryan Lynch Husband of Stephanie Lynch
COLUMBARIUM EXPANSION:Several months ago the Columbarium Committee began planning for our next expansion project as the current phase is projected to be full within the next two years. After reviewing multiple sites on the campus, the commit-
tee determined that the best location to expand the columbarium was the open space between the front of Clare Hall facing the main parking lot and the existing columbarium. The committee has been working with architects, arborists, a construction firm, and the City of Raleigh on a design plan for the expansion. The Parish Finance Committee and the Diocese of Raleigh have also been involved. We are now at a point where we are close to put-ting shovels in the ground. This phase of construction is expected to take 6-8 months to complete.As the site will require significant drainage mediation work, the trees in this area have been removed. Some of the trees were not well and at their end of life, some were in the direct path of where actual structures and under-ground piping will be, and others, if left, would have been very costly to remove later from the enclosed courtyard and would have caused damage to the new area. Someone recently asked how this project will be funded. The project will be self-funded by the Columbarium Endowment Fund. When we sell a niche, a portion of every sale goes into this endowment fund for perpetual care and future expansion. It is now sufficient to fund the expansion. Funds removed from the endowment for this project will be replenished by future sales of new niches. We look forward to providing further updates as we move forward.
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Prayers of the FaithfulMass Intentions
Prayer Requests for August 28 to September 5, 2021
Saturday Aug 28, 2021Saturday, 5:30
+ Vincent PribishRequested by Dorothy Pribish
Sunday Aug 29, 2021Sunday, 7:15
+Gloria MarsosudinoRequested by Mita Bacugan
Sunday, 9:00+ Roy Roberts
Requested by Vicki Roberts
Sunday, 5:30For the Parishioners of St. Francis
Monday Aug 30, 9AMBob & Jackie Weisenberger25th Wedding Anniversary
Requested by Jackie Weisenberger
Tuesday Aug 31, 9AM+Ted Frances Huminski
Requested by Nora Liberatore
Wednesday September 1, 9AM+ Lucy Modolo
Requested by Stephanie Modolo-Burrell
Thursday September 2, 9AM+Kevin Reid Allio
Requested by Kathleen Trabucco
Friday September 3, 9AM+Kevin Allio
Requested by Kathleen Trabucco
Saturday September 4, 2021 Saturday, 5:30+Pi Yu Huang
Requested by Peggy Weavil
Sunday September 5, 2021Sunday, 7:15
+Rene EstradaRequested by Mita Bacugan
Sunday, 9:00+Joseph Arleth
Requested by Ashley Watson
Sunday, 5:30For the Parishioners of St. Francis
(ill) Daniel MaldonadoRequested by Msgr. Clay
Bernie & Cathy AndrewsRequested by Nick & Nancy Szews
65th Wedding Anniversary
+Laura DiNapoliRequested by Lisa Marengo
Remembrance
+Luiz SandrineRequested by Ana Martins
Remembrance
+Virgilio de la CruzRequested by Maria Dimanlig
Remembrance
+Peter GoggRequested by Maria Dimanlig
Remembrance
+Eric WrightBrother of Michael Wright
Remembrance
+Duyen Thi BuiWife of Thanh Pham
Remembrance
+Joseph ArlethFather of Mary Arleth
Remembrance
+Theresa MarxMother of Grace Gates
Remembrance
+Jeanne SimpsonRemembrance
+Eleanor StachewiczRequested by Elizabeth Stachewicz
Remembrance
+Ryan LynchHusband of Stephanie Lynch
Remembrance
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!
KBL Episodes and Release Dates
Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] with questions about joining the Realm group for non-small group KBL participants.
If you have questions about KBL, please contact Kathy Sales at [email protected]
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Kathleen Owen, Director of Parish LifeParish Life Ministries
Over the last few years, there have been many headlines highlighting how divided we seem to have become. I remember being told as a child that if I didn’t have something nice to say, then I should say nothing. It’s a lesson I’m still working on, to be fair, but it speaks to the standard of civility our parents modeled and expected of us. So whenever I get an opportunity to share an uplifting story, I make sure to share it everywhere I can. One of those examples came to me earlier this week, and I hope you feel a sense of hope and wellbeing as I share it with you.
Back in July of 2019, Fr. Steve Kluge and I were called to visit someone at Rex Hospital. A lady named Rae had gotten an upsetting diagnosis of cancer and was facing some complex surgery. Fr. Steve anointed her, I gave her a prayer shawl from our Prayer Shawl ministry. She was touched that someone would have creat-ed something so pretty to give to some-one they didn’t know. We were about to leave when I felt compelled to share my own cancer story in hopes that it would give her something to hold on to over the coming days. We shared a bit more con-
versation and she said that some years ago, she was great at crochet and used to make sweaters, blankets, etc. She said that when she felt better, she would like to make a prayer shawl for the ministry to bring comfort to someone else. Over the coming months, her diagnosis was more and more challenging. Fr. Steve and I went to visit her all the way out in Clayton. She looked tired and her spirit seemed burdened, but not broken. We talked, we listened, we prayed. As we were leaving, she reminded me that she still had plans to dust off her crochet hook, get out a pattern and make that shawl. Truthfully, I wasn’t sure she would have the strength. A week ago, a friend of Rae’s called me and said that the shawl was ready and she wanted to bring it to me. We met and Rae gave me a beautiful cream-colored shawl that she had lovingly crocheted. She said that it was so important to her to pay forward what she received during the visit from Fr. Kluge and me, two strangers, but also the kindness of the person who made her shawl. Rae is still battling cancer. She has had many more surgeries, but she recently had a clean scan. She is grateful for this good news, and happy for the things she can still enjoy. She finds comfort in comforting others and she is sure God still has plans for her here on this earth. So whenever you can, be kind. Espe-cially to strangers. You have no idea the impact you could have. If you are in need of some kindness, or would like to share kindness with others, please contact me at [email protected] or 919-847-8205x241. If you’d like more information about our Prayer Shawl Ministry, please contact Cindy Cardello at 919-846-8825 or visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/prayer-shawl-ministry/.
The Kindness of Strangers
Our Cross Walk (K-5), Cross Train (6-8) and Cross Road (9-12) programs are designed to make our youth/children feel “at home” at St. Francis, a place where they can have fun and be them-selves, while knowing that they are valued and loved by God! Our programs include:
• Small group-based model• Centered on the Sunday mass, 9:00am Mass (K-5), 5:30pm
Mass (6-12)• Meet twice per month, September through May• Offer fellowship in a fun, safe environment• Include monthly Family events, youth retreats and socials to
build relationships• Encourage and provide opportunities where families can
grow together in faith.• For the 2021-2022 school year, we are offering a home-
based faith formation program for grades K-5 only.• If your family requires special accommodations, we will be
offering virtual small groups as a substitute for grades 6-12.
Visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/faith-formation-k-12/ for ad-ditional information about our K-12 program and how to register. A Realm login is required to register. Details on how to register via Realm and establish a Realm login can be found on this page, or visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/realm/.
The Deadline to Register for Formation K-12 This Wednesday September 1st!
Families MUST be registered parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi to participate in Faith Formation.
https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/faith-formation-k-12
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NEW! Panorama of the New TestamentBeginning 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.
Education MinistriesHeidi Hobler, Director St. Francis Preschool
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They’re here! Our students have ar-rived! What a special blessing it was to welcome our little people to preschool! The first week of the new school year is now complete- phew! I think both teachers and students were happily exhausted by Friday! All of the teacher’s extra effort, planning, preparation, and care that went into making sure this past week was the first of many successful and fun ones over the upcoming year, really showed. While there were certainly some tears shed by a few of our first time students, it didn’t take long before their enthusi-asm matched that of returning students. The teachers created an environment in which you could almost touch the excitement and energy created by being
able to come to school together. Prior to COVID, we might have taken for granted a little the gift of being able to come back together to see old friends, make new ones, and enjoy playful learning with each other. The threat of reperucs-sions from COVID are always there, but perhaps, the silver lining is that we appreciate all that we have in our preschool and school community a little more deeply. While COVID was never far from our thoughts, at least we could put it away for a few hours each day to thorougly appreciate the smiles, take in the laughter, and marvel at the magic created with all of the eager anticipation of the new school year.
Upon further reflection, I can truly say that I think that the teachers and I appreciated the retun of the students like never before. Their joyous presence, many giggles, and enthusiastic proclamations of “This was the best day ever!” filled our hearts even more this year! I know that I am giving an extra bit of thanks to God that are stu-dents are back with us. Please join me in a prayer of gratitude for all that they bring to us today and will bring tomorrow! We are truly blessed and grateful! Please also continue to pray for good health, happy learning, and a wonderful school year ahead for everyone!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: [email protected].
“ON YOUR MARK…GET SET…GO!”
Education Ministries
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Beginning Again...Without FearRev. James Sabak, O.F.M.
Every new school year is filled with excitement and trepidation. Excitement for the newness of it all, the chance to begin again, to explore and discover new things, to reconnect with and build new friendships and relationships. Trepidation because we cannot know fully what the year may hold, what challenges we may face, and what transformation we may willing or unwillingly have to undergo. Most school years begin this way, that is, until these past two school years.The Franciscan School opened the 2021-2022 school year this past Wednes-day with an oddly familiar feel. At the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year, we thought we might have left behind the social distancing, the masking, the small classroom cohorts, and the hybrid experience of education. Yet apart from continued masking for the time being, the year began with a palpable excite-ment and joy, which after eighteen plus months was not only remarkably uplifting, but it was also undoubtedly infectious. It was as if we had almost forgotten what it was like to be The Franciscan School. We wondrously welcomed back not only our student body, faculty, and staff, but also welcomed the return of the unique jubilance and revelry that makes
The Franciscan School a place where learning and growth are an equal match between mind and heart.Yes, there was also trepidation. Would this be a year of taking more steps back-ward? Is continued masking a harbinger of more restrictions and protocols? Would we relive all over again the last eighteen months of anxiety and confusion? But these questions did not have the same power and control over us as they had in the past. We knew what dark days were and are, and at The Franciscan School we are determined not to allow the darkness to have the upper hand. The joy of returning, of classrooms filled with our friends, of teachers and aides excited to share their wisdom opens the way for a different, more authentic, more sincere beginning to this school year.And what makes this possible? It is again remembering who we are as The Franciscan School. We are a community who finds its core and its identity in the revelation of Jesus Christ through the lens of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Both faced many trepidations, especially when God asked them to leave behind all they knew to embark on unknown and uncharted paths of discovery. They did
so trusting that God could accomplish good through them, and because they went forth without fear. It is the fearless-ness of Francis and Clare that drives The Franciscan School ever forward; a fearlessness grounded in hope that God can make sense out of the challenges and struggles we face.Gathering once again in the courtyard of the elementary school, the entire study body opens each day with Morning Prayer. Crowded together around the great statue of Saint Francis and the wolf of Gubbio, we are reminded how God through the life of Saint Francis brought peace and understanding out of chaos. In this chaotic world in which we live, it is our responsibility at The Franciscan School to teach our students how to bring hope out of chaos, to discover and enact solutions that defeat our fears, and to know that standing by, with, and for one another God makes all things possible.More information about our parish school, The Franciscan School, can be found on our website at www.francis-canschool.org/ or contact Principal Mike Watson at [email protected].
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Justice and Peace Ministries
Save the DateCivil Rights Pilgrimage
Information SessionSunday, 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 parishioners 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 Muse-um, 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, accommo-dations and COVID-19 restrictions/precautions. Get all of your questions answered and save your spot!
Helpful Links for You and Your Family to Prepare for The New School Year
1. The Office of Justice and Peace’s Education Issue Team hosted school administrators and a HS school counselor to discuss a number of questions related to returning back to school in the face of COVID. You can find a recording of this panel discussion on the parish YouTube channel and at this link.
2. Many have inquired about the public health guidelines for schools in North Carolina. You can find this document called “Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12)” at this link.
3. If you are looking for presentation videos that offer a series of strategies, solutions, and encouragement to help students and families thrive during these unusual times, we encour-age you to check out “Virtual Parent Summit” at this link.
4. You might be aware but this year there is a federal child tax credit within the American Rescue Plan that provides the largest Child Tax Credit ever and historic relief to the most working families ever. To read more about this good news for working and vulnerable families, go to this link.
We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and enlight-ening school year!If you are interested in the ministry of supporting education issues for vulnerable families in Wake County, contact the chair of our Education Issue Team in the Office of Justice and Peace: Pam Peroutky, [email protected].
Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace
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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. Committee for Refu-gees 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/ref-ugee/, or contact Trevor Thompson, Director of the Office of Justice and Peace, [email protected] with any questions.------------------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 worsen-ing 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 this week from USCRI that North Carolina is preparing to welcome Afghans who assisted American troops and are now fleeing for their safety. If you are feeling called to immedi-ately help with housing, education, or employment opportunities for these individuals who will be looking to rebuild their lives and restore their hope, please contact USCRI directly – 919-334-0072x4000 or [email protected].
Refugee Resettlement MinistryWelcoming People “Home”
in Wake County
Oak City CaresYour help is needed to provide breakfast to guests of Oak City Cares – a multi-services cen-ter dedicated to ending and preventing homeless-ness 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/breakfastatOCCseptember26-2021https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCoctober9-2021https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCoctober24-2021https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCnovember28-2021https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecember11-2021https://bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecember26-2021
Pre Covid photo
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Elementary Teacher – Full TimeThe 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 ProgramPart-time positionsWe 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 InnPilgrimage 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 - 2021/2022October 18-22, 2021February 14-18, 2022
April 18-22, 2022October 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 Precau-tions are in place. John can explain these as well.
Full-time Coordinator of Children’s FormationWe are seeking a full time Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation to lead our vibrant elementary (K-5) faith formation ministry. The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic with a strong commitment and creative passion to evangelize and form young children and their parents in the Catholic faith. Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills are a must. Duties include designing and implementing formation and sacramental programs, selecting and providing catechetical materials for distribution via multiple platforms, recruiting, training, and nurturing volunteer catechists, and de-veloping opportunities to deepen faith via retreats and Vacation Bible School. This person will be comfortable using a small groups model of formation and effective in engaging families both in on-site and virtual platforms. This position requires presence during formation programs for children and their par-ents which includes weekends and some evenings. Knowledge and experience with the Catechumenate adapted for children of catechetical age is an added advantage.Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience in one of the following areas: education, theology, or ministry. Candidates without academic credentials in theology or ministry need to be certified catechists. Preferred candidates will have pastoral experience in administering programs for children, to include sacramental preparation.Letter of interest and resume should be sent to [email protected].
Community Center Facility SpecialistThe 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: [email protected].
Employment Opportunities
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Administrative Assistant for Formation Full Time, 40 hoursThis 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]• 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.
Community Center Admin SpecialistWe are seeking a part-time employees to work daytime hours a couple days a week. This staff member will support the Coordinator 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: [email protected].
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Rosary for our NationIgnited By Truth is organizing Rosary for Our Nation events on First Saturdays of each month in 2021. The Septem-ber event is Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 11:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2718 Overbrook Dr., Raleigh NC 27606. Please join us in reverent and peaceful prayer and singing as we place our beloved nation under the mantle of Our Lady of Lourdes. Bring your whole family; all are welcome! Event will be held outside the church. Please dress weather-appropriate and follow the governor’s guidelines for social distancing and mask wearing. For more information, visit IgnitedByTruth.org.
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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 847-8205x241Adult 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] 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]’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] 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] Pole Prayer: Join us after the 9:30am 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 OpportunitiesDue 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 ZoomIf 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 ArtworkIf 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 GroceriesIf 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.
August Envelope Schedule August 29 Weekly
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Contact Us! Parish Office: 919-847-8205 fax: 919-870-1790WelcomeNew Parishioner Registration Toni Hammes 847-8205x265Becoming Catholic Kathy Sales 847-8205x488
Priests and DeaconPastor Msgr. Michael Clay 847-8205x224Parochial Vicar Fr. Jairo Maldonado-Pacheco 847-8205x226In Residence Rev. James Sabak, O.F.M. 919-832-6281Deacon Stephen Andrews 732-213-0104Director of Pastoral Ministries Kathy Sales 847-8205x488Administrative Assistant Stacey Shine 847-8205x249
SacramentsBaptism Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244First Reconciliation 847-8205x496First Eucharist 847-8205x496Confirmation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239Matrimony Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Holy Orders Msgr. Michael Clay 847-8205x224Anointing of the Sick Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Reconciliation Appointments 847-8205x249 RCIA Kathy Sales 847-8205x488Sacraments Administration Martina Dumberger 847-8205x264Funeral Planning Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Columbarium Niches Trish Adamkowski 847-8205x236
The Franciscan SchoolPrincipal Mike Watson 919-534-4840Receptionist (Main Number) Katie Hall 919-534-4837Assistant Principal, K-5 Dawn Smith 847-8205x254Assistant Principal 6-8 Colette Dziadul 847-8205x651St. Francis PreschoolDirector Heidi Hobler 847-8205x240Assistant to the Director Shelley Freeman 847-8205x262Faith Formation Children’s Faith Formation 847-8205x496Coordinator of Youth Ministry Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223 Middle School Faith Formation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489Parish OperationsCommunications and Webmaster Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 Director of Facilities Marc Kielty 847-8205x227 Director of Finance Rob Neppel 847-8205x243Human Resources Trish Adamkowski 847-8205x236 Parishioner Records Toni Hammes 847-8205x265Safe Environment Specialist Trina Sugrue 847-8205x245
Get Care! Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Care Home Eucharist Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Feed the Need (meals) Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Medical Facility Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Transportation to Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241St. Vincent de Paul Leave Voicemail 919-534-4842Good Grief GriefShare Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241
PrayersPrayer Line Paul Wilson [email protected] Mary Arleth 847-8205x358Receive a Prayer Shawl Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Support GroupsDivorce Care Bill Morgan [email protected] Connections Mary Horner 610-755-5392Seeing God in your Cancer Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241AA Daily Reprieve Group Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Al-Anon Madeline Horrigan 919-923-1234 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Linda Tucker 937-478-9537
Get Involved! Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Worship MinistriesDirector of Liturgy and Music Jim Wahl 847-8205x230Coordinator of Liturgical Ministers Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Altar Servers & Thurifers Joanie Madormo [email protected]’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 203-512-8807Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 919-846-5795Cross Bearers Joseph Randazzo [email protected] Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 919-412-8365Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 919-848-3383Eucharistic Ministers Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Funeral Ministers Lisa Gianturco 919-845-9718Hospitality Hands Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Lectors Mike Wrzesien 919-624-1592Master of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 919-622-8883 Medical Presence at Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Music Ministry Joyce Petzka [email protected] Ministry Steve Burdett 919-845-2714Ushers Troy Chaput [email protected] Weekend Receptionists Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Weekend Welcome Hosts Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Wedding Directors Carol Ricotta 919-554-8896Outreach MinistriesDirector of Justice and Peace Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270St. Francis Feeds Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Brown Bag Ministry Mailbox [email protected] City Cares Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Catholic Parish Outreach Sue Hand 919-846-7954Panera Food Pick Up Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Ronald McDonald House Mailbox [email protected] Lady of Rosary Food Pantry Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Interfaith Food Shuttle Becky Cawley 847-8205x267
St Francis ServesCommunity Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 919-413-8833Curbside Care Lori Piraino [email protected] Children’s Hospital Joe and Geanie Slifer 919-870-6993Family Promise Ron Smith 919-455-7786Gabriel Project Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier [email protected] Pen Pal [email protected]. Tom Zimmerman [email protected] Cross Blood Drive Bryan Kozak 910-728-9200Refugee Resettlement Aggie Dalton [email protected] for Humanity Trevor Thompson [email protected] Vincent de Paul Ministers Cathy Smith 419-348-8843Support Circles Kat and Ferrel Guilroy [email protected] Francis on MissionInternational Mission Trips Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Sister Parish - Guatemala Liz Mosler [email protected]. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104St Francis LearnsCare of Creation [email protected] Spiritualty Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Just Faith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Justice Theater Project http://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/Peace Pole Prayer Ben Whitehouse [email protected] Justice Becky Cawley [email protected]
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Get Involved! Parish Life MinistriesDirector of Parish Life Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Pastoral Presence Ministries Caregivers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Centering Prayer Alice Stanford 919-781-5860Emmaus Ministers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241EMs to Abbotswood Anita Misko 630-699-0519EMs to the Homebound Melanie Fraites [email protected] to the Magnolia Glen Jacob House 919-449-7634EMs to the Meadows Andrea McVerry [email protected] to Rex Hospital Edward Gilmartin [email protected] to Springmoor Janice Horner 484-949-1417Prayer Line Ministers Pauk Wilson [email protected] Shawl Ministry Cindy Cardello 919-846-8825 Dianne Rotunno 919-844-7153Rosary Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Ministries of Support & Care Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Linda Tucker 937-478-9537Caring Casseroles Cooks Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Feed the Need Cooks Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Job Connections Mentors Mary Horner 610-755-5392Medical Facility Visitors Sharon Holland [email protected] to Mass Drivers Stephanie Smith 919-302-0080Weekday Volunteer Receptionists Toni Hammes 847-8205x265Social Groups AAMEN Ministry Leon Cooke 919-740-7515Always God’s Children Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241LGBTQ+ Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Men’s Ministry Norm Tuomi [email protected] Ralph Guenther [email protected] Adults fb.me/YoungAdultsofStFrancisWomen’s Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x24150+ Adults Group Pat Gerney 919-803-8276
St. Francis of Assisi Community CenterCoordinator of Community Center Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Athletic Programs Mary Arleth 847-8205x358Assisi Café Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Parish Events (FrancisFest) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Summer Camps (Camp Francis) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Community OrganizationsGirl Scouts of USA Melissa O’Connor 847-8205x296BSA Scouts:Troop 352 (6th-12th, boys) Robert Sadler [email protected] Scouts:Troop 219 (6th-12th, girls) Scott Cash [email protected] Cub Scouts: Pack 352 (K-5th) Rebecca Brooks [email protected] of Columbus Steve Becker [email protected] Franciscan Order Ellen Ferrone http://ofscentralnc.orgFaith Formation MinistriesBaptism Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Marriage Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Confirmation Sponsors Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239Children’s Formation Group Leader Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496Family & Marriage Enrichment Team Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Middle School Formation Group Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239Faith Formation Regist. & Events Patti Panizza 847-8205x237Youth Ministry Group Leader Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223RCIA Team & Sponsors Kathy Sales 847-8205x488Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489Young Adults Bible Study Group Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Stewardship Ministries Stewardship Committee Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse [email protected]
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