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