March - St. Francis of Assisi Raleigh

MARCH 20, 2016
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Holy Week
Schedule
Sacred Triduum
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
March 24 - 7:00pm
Good Friday
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
March 25 - 3:00pm
Holy Saturday Morning Prayer
March 26 - 9:00am
Blessing of Easter Food
10:00am
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass
March 26 - 8:00pm
Easter Sunday Masses in Church
March 27
7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:30pm
Easter Sunday Masses in Gym
March 27
10:00am and 12:00pm
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.
The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi
11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org
As we enter Holy Week, we encourage you to check the
Holy Week schedule, beginning with Holy Thursday and
continuing through Easter Sunday. These are days of
great power, as we follow Jesus from the evening of his
Last Supper, through his trial and way of the cross, to
the mystery and wonder of the empty tomb. Please be
aware that on Easter Sunday our mass times have been slightly altered.
Check the bulletin and website for full information.
We are drawing close to the end of our 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal,
and you can check our progress in the chart below. Last Sunday was
―BAA Sunday,‖ in which pastors call in to the bishop to report each
parish’s progress. We are doing well here at St. Francis, with still a ways
to go to meet our goal. In the coming weeks we’ll have opportunities to
fill out a pledge card for those who have not yet done that. Below are
some words from Trevor Thompson, Director of Pastoral Ministries, on
how St. Francis is connected with the Diocese of Raleigh. Again, if you
have already pledged, we thank you. If not, please consider making
a pledge to this year’s BAA.
―One of the ministries of Catholic Charities supported through the
Bishop's Annual Appeal is Oak City Outreach Center in downtown
Raleigh. OCOC is a place of hospitality for homeless men and
women where they can gather on the weekends to receive warm
meals and fellowship. Often serving as many as 200 people a meal,
this is the only place in Raleigh where one could find a free warm
meal during the weekend.
Catholic Charities has been a leader in emergency food aid in
Wake County through Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry, which
provides a week’s worth of groceries to an average of 11,000 per
month. Catholic Charities also has been serving people experiencing homelessness since 2005 through the Support Circle Program
for Homeless Families. With these important ministries and a number of others, including Oak City Outreach Center, Catholic Charities provides services to over 50,000 individuals in Wake County.
Many of our parishioners have served food at OCOC, packed
grocery bags at CPO, and accompanied homeless families with
the Support Circle Program. All of this is possible because of your
generous support of our Bishop's Annual Appeal. Thank you!‖
Reese McKenna Barker
Daughter of Michael and
Morgan Barker
Evan Lucia Caba
Anna Soraya Ford Caba
Children of Matt and Kristin Caba
Eva Caroline Finn
Daughter of Chris and Lauren Finn
Everly Abbott Fountain
Daughter of Larry Fountain and
Chrissy Deriscavag
Laney Reid Haberkorn
Daughter of Marc and
Lauren Haberkorn
Ava Nadine Hatheway
Daughter of Daniel and
Emily Hatheway
James Patrick Stutzman
Lydia Jane Stutzman
Children of Matt and
Dana Stutzman
Magdalene Jane Stutzman
Daughter of Aaron and
April Stutzman
Regular Weekend Mass:
Saturday: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am
9:30 am
11:30 am
5:30 pm
Daily Mass:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am
St. Mary of the Angels Chapel
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The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi Celebrates the Jubilee Year
O
ver 100 people participated in our weekly faith
sharing and book discussion series this Lent! Through
prayer, music, talks, and small
group faith sharing, themes of
mercy, forgiveness, kinship,
community, and others were
broken open. Thank you to
everyone who took part, and
especially to our Adult Formation
Team; Becky Cawley, Jenn Fiduccia, Tricia Henry,
Jason Lillis, Kathleen Owen, Mary Lacy Simmons,
Trevor Thompson, and Jim Wahl, for putting
together this wonderful experience. Keep an eye
out for more small group opportunities coming soon!
MISSION: MERCY for
High School Youth
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A High School Immersion Experience
June 27 – July 1 (overnight)
ollowing our Franciscan tradition of service
and love of our neighbors, teens will have
the opportunity to take part in daily service
projects, meaningful prayer experiences, and small
group reflection and sharing. This weeklong experience will include young adult witnesses, working
side by side with those who face daily challenges,
personal and shared prayer and reflection, creative
practices and processing, and fun and free time with
their peers. Our hope is that teens will grow in
mercy, compassion and love while discovering how
vital they are to the future of our church, and that
they will be empowered to embrace their relationship
with Jesus and live as disciples.
THANK YOU to all who donated clothing,
blankets, books, food, cards, and other items
during our Lenten almsgiving collections.
Your generosity will help thousands in
Wake County in the coming weeks!
Live Mercy
Sheltering the Homeless with us
through WIHN
In
Wake County there are many
families facing homelessness and
thus struggling, on a daily basis,
to even survive. Through our partnership with
Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN),
St. Francis will shelter four of these families
beginning Easter Sunday Mar 27 – April 3.
Help is needed while they are with us. Would
you please bring a meal, help with childcare
or transportation, or be an overnight guest?
You can bring the whole family! Remember
that just your physical presence and
willingness to enter into their life for even
this small period of time, says to that person:
―You matter… you are worthy, and of value,
and deserving of dignity and my time.‖
What a beautiful message for all of us to hear.
There will be representatives in the Stewardship Center after all the masses to answer
questions and sign you up. Or contact
Ron Smith at [email protected]
or call 919-455-7786.
Cost: $150 until March 11; $200 March 12 – April 5
Registration Deadline: April 5
Visit http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/ff-retreat-forms
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Meet our Elect!
hrough our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) preparation program,
these elect have spent the past year in prayer and formation, preparing to enter
the Church through baptism at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 26! Please pray
for them during Holy Week and their final preparation before Easter. For more information
about entering the Church or receiving sacraments, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/rcia
Melanie Cornpropst was
raised in Swansboro, NC.
In her free time, she enjoys
spending time with her
children, gardening, fishing,
and going to the beach.
After baptism, Melanie is
looking forward to more fully
sharing and experience the
foundation that Jesus provides in the lives of her
Catholic family members.
Eddie R. Gagne was raised
in Seattle, WA. In addition
to spending time with his
family, he also enjoys
golfing, reading, and travel.
Eddie is most looking
forward to thanking God for
his presence in his life and
to share God’s word with his
community and family. He is
excited to demonstrate and
return God’s love and to
continue his faith journey.
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Jason Robert Lanier
was raised in the greater
Raleigh area. In his free
time, he enjoys being with
his family and playing guitar. After his baptism Jason
is most looking forward to
having a closer, more personal relationship with God,
gaining a stronger understanding of the Catholic
faith, and finding more
ways to incorporate his
faith into his everyday life.
Thomas Robert McVay
grew up in Colorado
Springs, CO, and Burlington, VT. In his free time
he likes to hike, garden,
and work on home
improvement projects.
After his baptism, he is
most looking forward to
taking Eucharist with his
family at Mass.
Alisa Linn Fernandez de
Castro grew up in Los Angeles, CA, Yacold, WA, and
Southport, NC. Her favorite
activity is spending time with
her husband, Clyde, daughter, Margot, and son, Burke.
She also enjoys cooking,
reading, and boating. Upon
completing her initiation, Alisa
is most looking forward to a
sense of inner peace, clarity,
a stronger spiritual relationship, a brighter outlook, relief
from her sins, helping others,
and being a part of a welcoming and spiritual community.
Joseph Thomas Walton was
born in Webster, TX, but grew
up in the Raleigh-Durham area.
In his spare time, he enjoys
playing soccer, refereeing,
and cross-country running.
He is most looking to his full
acceptance into the Church,
his sacraments of initiation, and
his continued spiritual growth.
Shawn J. Tenace grew up in
Otego, NY. In his free time he
enjoys spending time with his
family, hiking outdoors, and
creating things of beauty. He is
most looking forward to being
able to participate in all aspects
of Mass after his baptism.
Glenn Preslar grew up in Hickory and Raleigh, NC. In his free
time he likes to woodwork and
cycle. In becoming Catholic, he
is most looking forward to continuing to learn about Christ and
the Catholic Church, and meeting new friends at St. Francis.
Adnan Nasir was raised in
Iowa and other parts of the
Midwest. In his free time he
enjoys reading books and
bicycling. He is most looking
forward to being a better
husband and father after
his baptism.
Dorothy Day and granddaughter Martha Hennessy, May 1972
Dorothy Day: A Radical Discipleship of Mercy
April 8, 700-8:30pm, Anthony Hall Founder’s Room
P
ope Francis singled out four ―great
Americans‖ during his speech to
Congress last fall. One of these
was Dorothy Day. Dorothy Day was
a journalist in the early 20th century whose
conversion propelled her to found the Catholic
Worker movement and advocate for the poor.
Her commitment to the Church and her
teachings, the corporeal works of mercy, and
a life of peacemaking is, as Pope Francis
suggested, a radical discipleship of mercy,
and a cause for sainthood.
On April 8, we have a very special opportunity
to hear about this radical disciple of mercy
Dorothy Day from one of Day’s grandchildren
– Martha Hennessy. Martha will share with
us stories of Dorothy Day and the Catholic
Worker movement, and what this radical
discipleship of mercy might look like today.
In this Year of Mercy, we are praying that the
Lord might make us His mercy in the world.
Come and be inspired and challenged by
the example of Dorothy Day.
“It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the
Christian people may reflect on the corporeal and
spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken
our conscience, too often grown dull in the face of
poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the heart of
the Gospel where the poor have a special experience
of God’s mercy. Jesus introduces us to these works of
mercy in his preaching so that we can know whether
or not we are living as his disciples.” Pope Francis
Martha Hennessy, seventh grandchild of Dorothy Day
divides her time between family in Vermont and work
at Maryhouse Catholic Worker. Martha is a retired occupational therapist, and grandmother of seven. She is committed to carrying on the spiritual and social justice legacy
of Dorothy Day. In that vein, she has been imprisoned
protesting war and nuclear power/weapons, the use of
drones, and the torture of prisoners in Guantanamo. She
has traveled to Russia, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan,
and Palestine to understand the effects of war on other
peoples. Martha travels and speaks on the topics of life
and work in community, Catholic Social Teaching, the life
of Dorothy Day, and peacemaking efforts in the tradition
of the Catholic Worker movement.
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What a blessing!
Prayer Stations for Lent
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n our preschool we get to have the unique experience of visits from the Friars. Fr. Steve Kluge
often stops by the playground on his way back
from daily Mass at the chapel; Fr. David has been
a guest reader; and Fr. Steve Patti, our pastor has made
it a practice to visit our preschool classrooms several
times a month to get to know the children better.
Recently, the Discovery Friends experienced one of
these magical visits. When Fr. Steve arrived, he posed
a question to students. He asked, ―What is a Discovery
Friend?‖ To which this class of sixteen four-year-olds
replied, ―We discover things!‖
This particular day, fossils were on the list of the things
to discover, so Fr. Steve stepped right in and helped
explain what a fossil is and how old they could be. He
even shared some of his own experiences with fossils.
The most exciting part was that this conversation about
fossils blossomed into the subject of Lent and Jesus.
At our preschool we encourage Higher Level Thinking in
our classrooms. The children use what they know and
what they have been told and expand their knowledge
by asking questions. The Discovery Friends, according
to Fr. Steve really lived up to their name as they asked
the question, ―Why did Jesus die?‖ Fr. Steve answered,
―Because God loves us so much!‖ One child then asked
―Who did he die for?‖ to which Fr. Steve replied, ―For all
of us!‖ What a perfect Easter message with which to
end the lesson!
We, at the preschool, feel so blessed to have the
presence of all of our wonderful friars in our classrooms,
on our playgrounds and at our events. Thank you
Fr. Steve P., Fr. Steve K and Fr. David for all you
do for our school!
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To learn more about our preschool or to schedule a tour,
visit our website www.preschoolatstfrancis.com or
contact Jen Benik at 919-847-8205x262.
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tudents in Ms. Canning’s religion class created
prayer stations during the Lenten Season that
they shared with students who visited their
classes. The goal of the stations was to help
them and those who visited their stations, grow in their
faith, and draw closer to God. Each team of students
selected projects that were meaningful to them.
The prayer stations included:
Prayer for the World — a world map where visitors
could write prayer requests on popsicle sticks to place
on the area of the world they wished to pray for.
Prayer Knots — where visitors identified worries in their
lives, then tied a knot in a string, thought about how to
solve the worry, then untied the knot.
Growing Closer to God through Play Doh — the visitor
shaped out of Play Doh the thing in their life that was
taking them away from God. When finished, they
smashed it and prayed that God would come into their life.
Plant a Seed — visitors plant a seed and over time they
can watch it grow like their faith.
For more information about the Franciscan School,
please contact Lura Tysiac at
[email protected]
or call 919-847-8205x469.
Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life
Second Grade
Thoughts on Lent
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bulletin board in the hallway outside
a second grade classroom features
students’ impressions about Lent.
Easter. Very holy. The priest has purple on.
Happy that Jesus is alive. Jesus.
Easter. Giving up things. Praying, fasting, good
deeds. Makes me feel like I am holy. Waiting.
Easter. Jesus. Risen. Getting closer to God.
Giving up, fasting, loving, caring. Rising.
Easter. Fasting. Being a good person.
You cannot eat food that you like. Kindness.
Fasting. Giving up sweets. Not to eat bad
candy. It is harder than I think. Abstain.
Fasting. Giving up things. Think about God’s
work. Think about Jesus daily. Giving.
Jesus. Giving. Praying. Giving up stuff for Lent.
Makes me feel holy to Jesus. Loving.
Easter. Lent is over. When we celebrate God.
Makes me feel closer to Jesus. Risen.
Easter. Fasting for God. Helping other people.
In lent you should not be hungry. Jesus.
Love is: Lent is awesome. It is a time to fast.
Lent makes me feel very happy. Trying.
Praying. Talking to God. Making the sign of the
cross. Feeling happy talking to God. Jesus.
Loving. Showing God’s love. Giving something
feels good. Help the poor. Really good. Giving.
Praying. Loving Jesus. Praying hands, eyes
closed. Makes me calm when scared, worried.
Holy.
Loving. Share things with friends. Give clothes
away always. Love others like you love yourself.
Holy.
Loving, caring. Died on the cross for us. Makes
me happy when I pray. God’s son.
Easter. Jesus suffers. Suffering on the cross.
Helping others is the right thing. Holy.
Praying. Loving. Worship. Makes me very
happy. Makes me happy when I am giving.
Jesus. Son of Mary. He was nice to people.
Jesus makes me feel happy. Holy.
Jesus. Grateful. Loving. Makes me feel happy
and loving. He is the mighty son of God. Joyful.
Awesome. Praying. Happy. Being nice to people. Makes my heart feel great and awesome.
Helping.
Welcome to Palm Sunday!
J
esus arrived into the
city riding on a donkey
while the crowds
praised his entrance
by scattering palm branches
before him and shouting
―Hosanna.‖ The crowd was
celebrating Jesus’ arrival as
a victorious Prince of Peace.
Each year, I am struck on this
Palm Sunday weekend by the
crowds. I am in awe about
crowd mentality. When I think
about large crowds, some of
my first memories were in my
college days. Moving from the
cornfields of Illinois to the delta of Mississippi, I quickly learned
the ropes at the collegiate level during the Ole Miss Football
games with a pure display of Southern crowds. From the ―Hotty
Toddy‖, the Wave, Grove tailgating, and Southern hospitality
abound, I conformed to the crowd.
Crowds can be scary too. How about that first concert crowd?
You know that feeling of herding cattle as you move through the
turnstile. You can’t move in the direction you want. If the crowd
was moving one way …so were you. I wonder when those large
crowds turn to destructive mobs. I wonder when the individuals
lose their sense of self-awareness and catch a mob mentality.
The crowds in Jerusalem would have been interesting, perhaps
even scary, to be part of as well. You see, these same crowds
had just laid down palm branches to celebrate Him. These same
people would, in the next few days, would cry out for His death.
They became a mob in a week.
Have you heard that crowd of noise in your life? Do we join the
crowd or step out of the crowd and take a stand for what we know
is true? Do you lead the crowd or do you follow in the crowd?
What do you think about a good crowd? Think of the good that
crowds can accomplish … benefit concerts or sporting events,
walks/runs, protests, radioathons, sit-ins, or rallies. When people
work together for a good cause for the same movement, good
does become the movement.
We should brace ourselves for the crowds this week. Let’s go
with the movement and be a good crowd of people. Let Jesus
draw your closer this season through the crowd. I would love
to see everyone that is here today bring a friend to one of our
celebrations this week. Each of us who are followers of Jesus
should lead two or more people to Jesus. I would love to see
these buildings filled with crowds every day as we will be filled
on Easter Sunday. Let’s be a crowd.
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 Decorate the Church: Volunteers are needed to help
decorate the Church for Easter. We will meet immediately
after the Good Friday service for about 2-2.5 hours.
If interested, please sign up online at
http://bit.ly/SFAdecorate.
 Drivers/Volunteers Needed: Our Caregivers Ministry is assisting several parishioners who have multiple
appointments each week due to illness and we could use
some help! Would you consider driving someone to the
doctor’s office or to the grocery store? Call Carol Derrenbacher at 919-554-2578. And THANKS!
 WIHN Service opportunity: Hosting homeless families at St. Francis March 27-April 3. We need many hands
on deck for cooking, evening hospitality, overnight hosting, childcare, transportation, laundry, and take down at
the end of hosting. This is a great opportunity for the
whole family. Contact: Ron Smith, [email protected].
 The Springmoor Eucharistic Ministers are seeking
a co-leader. Duties include scheduling ministers to visit
Springmoor on Sundays as well as attend the monthly
Mass. Contact: Kathleen Owen 919-847-8205x241 or
[email protected].
 Ushers needed: We are looking for ushers at all of
our masses, but specifically the Sunday 7:30am and
5:30pm masses. This can be for your youth or you can
serve as a family. It’s a great way to earn service hours
too. Contact: Troy Chaput, [email protected].
 Our Abbotswood Eucharistic Ministry is accepting
volunteers. Each team meets at Abbotswood once every
three weeks to lead a communion service. Training is
included and enjoyment is guaranteed! Contact: Gerry
or Karen Collins, [email protected]
 Job Connections Ministry Leader(s) Are you good
at networking and enjoy helping people? You’re perfect!
This role involves indentifying volunteer coaches to help in
the job search process and match the coaches up with job
seekers. Contact: Mary Horner, 610-755-5392 or
[email protected].
 Job Coaches for our Job Connections Ministry: If
you’re good at putting your best foot forward, could you
help someone else do the same? We need folks to help
others with resume development, networking, and
interviewing skills. Contact: Mary Horner, 610-755-5392
or [email protected].
 Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation
who receive special training to provide one-to-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community
experiencing challenges in life: grief, loneliness, divorce,
hospitalization, disability, job loss, and many other life
difficulties. Learn how to become a Stephen Minister
or receive care from one. Contact: Kathleen Owen,
10 919-847-8205x241 or [email protected]
AA Meeting: The Daily Reprieve Group of Alcoholics
Anonymous meets Mon thru Fri. at 7:00am in the
LaVerna Center (log cabin across from the Chapel).
Enter through the garage.
Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00pm, Anthony Hall Rm 403.
Always Our Children: A Safe, welcoming, confidential
place for GLBT persons and family/friends of GLBT persons to discuss issues of personal concern. Meeting
Sunday, April 3, 3:15pm, Anthony Hall Room 403.
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 in
the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center and
the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00-9:00pm in Anthony Hall Room 405. Carol Gault, [email protected].
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 on a weekly basis.
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: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm in the
Padua Rm. of the Assisi Community Center. Confidential,
co-ed healing from separation and divorce by people who
understand and want to help you heal. $20 one time fee.
Contact Bill Morgan at [email protected].
Exercise Programs: http://bit.ly/14T9JXR.
Men’s Ministry: Breakfast, Monday, April 4,
7:00am, Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center.
Visit www.bit.ly/SFAMensMinistry for details.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Thursday, April 7, Clare Hall
Room 202, 12:00noon-2:00pm. Contact Cindy Cardello,
919-846-8825 or Donna Quirk, 919-847-2084.
Rosary Ministry: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30pm,
St. Mary of the Angels Chapel.
55+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons throughout the year and monthly game days September through
May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Contact Carole Warner,
919-321-1289.
The St. Francis Single/Single Again Ministry:
Activities include game night, service projects, monthly
birthday dinners and nights on the town. Contact Kathy
Duckworth, [email protected].
Third Option: A marriage skills-building small group,
http://bit.ly/sfathirdoption.
Young Adults Community: (20’s and 30’s) Weekly
Bible study every Wed.,7:00pm, Anthony Hall Rm. 403.
Welcome Coffees: Our next welcome coffee will be on
Sunday, March 20 after 9:30am Mass.
Contact Mary Lacy Simmons at 919-847-8205x488,
[email protected]. Register at
www.stfrancisraleigh.org/welcome-events.
Diocese of Raleigh News
Sunday, March 20
Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with
which we want to be treated. …if we want life, let us give life...
The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect
and defend human life at every stage of its development.
Pope Francis, Visit to the Joint Session of the United States Congress (9/24/16)
© 2015 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
Congrats!
Eight children represented our parish
in the Knights of Columbus State Free
Throw Championship and four of them
received second place trophies for their
age group. Please help us congratulate
the following individuals: Libby Fix,
Scarlett Trainor, Katie Fix, and Declan
O'Brien. Honorable mention also goes
to Donny DeBlasio, Chris Denney,
Grace Diamond, and Owen Diamond.
Four other individuals also qualified to
go to the state championship but due to
other obligations were not able to attend
and they are Sean Sullivan, Lucas
Hurley, Gabriella Jensen and Paige
Van Gorden.
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Christ Alive in Our Marriage
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n March 12, 20 young
adults from across
the triangle came to
St. Francis of Assisi
for the second annual ―Christ Alive
in Our Marriage‖ retreat! This
one-day retreat gave couples time
to connect with each other and
other young couples, encounter
the ways that God is active and
present in their marriage, and grow
in their understanding of how their
marriage is a sign of hope and love
in the world. Everyone had a great
time, and we’re looking forward to
offering our retreat again next year!
For more information about Charis
retreats at St. Francis of Assisi,
visit stfrancisraleigh.org/charis.
"Being able to have a 'marriage refresher' and hear stories of Christ in
the marriage of other couples was rewarding." Anna D., Knightdale, NC
"Great experience and worth the time to meet other great couples and
to spend time with your spouse." Chris D., Knightdale, NC
"The Charis retreat was a powerful day of prayer, reflection, and
affirmation of our marriage." Kathryn N., Raleigh, NC
"My husband and I really enjoyed spending a full day together reflecting
on Christ in our marriage and how we can continue to grow in our faith
and share that with others." Mathilde K., Durham, NC
"Overall it was a great way to relax and reflect and get to grow deeper
in my faith with my wife." Matt K., Durham, NC
"This day has been invaluable in providing a space of sharing, reflecting
on and becoming grateful for all the gifts God has provided to us through
our marriage. " Siobhan R., Durham, NC
April 8, 15, 22, and 29: The Virtues: Four
Date Nights for Couples. We invite you to
participate in the Four Dates for Catholic
Couples - a program for couples of any
age! What happens at these date nights?
You and your spouse will come to the parish
at 6:30pm and view a 10 minute video.
After the video, you’ll receive a flyer
containing a short article and questions to guide conversation during your date. Then you will depart for your
own date night – wherever you want to go! By focusing on the four virtues, Prudence, Justice, Courage and
Temperance, you’ll learn more about how to to grow in love for each other. If you miss one or more dates
because of your schedule, don’t give up – attend the ones you can. Childcare is available for children ages
2-12! For more information and to RSVP, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/marriage
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First Contact
New Parishioner Contact:
Trina Sugrue
847-8205x245
Stewardship—Get Involved Tresa Pickup
847-8205x249
The Way of Francis
Ben Whitehouse [email protected]
Care and Wellness
Resurrection Ministries
Consolation & Care
Emmaus Ministers
Funeral Receptions
Eucharistic Ministries
EMs to Abbotswood
EMs to the Homebound
EMs to the Magnolia Glen
EMs to the Meadows
EMs to Rex Hospital
EMs to Springmoor
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Ministries of Care & Presence
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Linda Tucker
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Ministries of Prayer & Faith Sharing
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Alice Stanford
781-5860
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846-8825
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Justice and Peace
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Advocacy Task Force
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Justice Theater Project
Service Ministries
AIDS Care Team
Blood Drive
Brown Bag Ministry
Returning Catholics
Fr. David McBriar
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Family Life
Celesta Carlson
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Ministries to the Infirm, Sick, and Hospitalized
Transportation to Mass
Cancer Companions
Caregivers
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Community Garden
Pat & Paul Kelly
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Andrew Rinderer
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Jane Paris
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Donna Mariani
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John Budway
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Support Circles
Ellen Ferrone
381-5509
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455-7786
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Men’s Ministry
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Young Adults
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Fr. Steve Kluge, O.F.M., Associate Pastor
Fr. David McBriar, O.F.M., Associate Pastor
Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor
Tresa Pickup, Assistant to the Pastor
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Trish Adamkowski, Administrative Specialist
Martina Dumberger, Administrative Specialist
Dawn Eagan, Coordinator of Family Formation-Children
Jennifer Fiduccia, Director of Family Formation
Terri Layer, Admin. Specialist-Family Life
Jason Lillis, Coordinator of Family Life
Alex Mancuso, Coordinator of High School Formation
Jennifer McCourt, Administrative Specialist
Matt Merry, Coordinator of Family Formation-Youth
Mary Lacy Simmons, Coor. of Liturgy and Weekend Experience
Jim Wahl, Director of Liturgy and Music
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The Franciscan School
Marie Leone, Receptionist (Main Number)
Jennifer Bigelow, Principal
Michele Northington, Assistant Principal, K-5
Donna Sincock, Bookkeeper, Franciscan School
Joanne Sullivan, School Nurse
Lura Tysiac, Coordinator of Marketing and Admissions
Laureen Wacenske, Guidance
Mike Watson, Assistant Principal, Middle School
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Stephen Andrews, Jim Carr,
Patty Carr, Julio De La Rosa,
Julia Earnhardt, Thomas Graham,
Gail Hemedinger, Alberto Lopez,
Steve Patti, O.F.M.,
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Delynn Alexander, Jennifer Bigelow, Betty
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Mike Keleher, Marc Kielty, Pat Kowite,
Adam McCarthy, Tom Mense, Robert Neppel,
David Nerz, Steve Patti O.F.M.
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Jackie Adamo, Admin. Specialist-Care and Wellness
Becky Cawley, Justice and Peace Specialist
Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness
Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace
FINANCE AND PLANNING
228 Charlie Abbott, Financial Administrator
229 Pat Kowite, Coordinator of Finance and Administration
243 Rob Neppel, Director of Finance and Planning
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PARISH OPERATIONS
Jim Anderson, Facilities Manager
David Crout, Database/Web Specialist
Toni Hammes, Admin. Specialist-Stewardship
Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life
Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operations
Diogenes Ruiz, Coordinator of Communications
Trina Sugrue, Admin. Specialist-Safe Environment & Welcome
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Jennifer Bigelow, Jim Carr (co-chair),
Patty Carr (co-chair), Mike Keleher,
Robert Neppel, Michele Northington,
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This Week and Next...
Individual Confession
Saturdays,
4:30pm
This Weekend!
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Sacrament
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March 20
7:15pm
opening
gathering. Please join us for
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Church
this if you are interested in being part of
Sacred
Triduum
the garden
community this season. This
Holy
Thursday
Mass
of the Lord’s
is the 6th year! This
is potluck,
so bring
Supper
a dish to pass and meet up with some
March
old and 24
new- 7:00pm
friends. After eating, our
good
friend
and
plant extraordinaire
Good Friday Celebration
of the
Deb
Nelson
will
guide
us in a short
Lord’s Passion
lesson
germination as we start
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Holy
Saturday
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Saturdays,
4:30pm
March
26 - 8:00pm
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the Blessed
Sacrament
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Easter
Sunday Masses
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27
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Church
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February
17 - March 16
at
[email protected].
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March 21
St Vincent de Paul
The next meeting is scheduled for
6:45pm in the Padua Room of the
Assisi Community Center to help in
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is to help raise money for the school,
American Red Cross, Knights of Columspecifically the Art and Athletic departbus, and Justice and Peace Ministries.
ments. Comedians Mick McKenna and
For a complete listing of Parish Events, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/calendar.
April 10
Acknowledging Issues
and Talking
There Is Power In Planning!
What to plan? How to begin? Nancy
will cover having the conversations
about planning, housing options and
costs with respect to medical or cognitive considerations, and safety. We will
talk about finding the resources to
assemble your team. Sunday 4:00 to
5:00pm in Anthony Hall Conf. Room
Speaker: Nancy Ruffner, Professional Advocate, NAVIGATE NC
For a complete listing of Parish Events, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/calendar.
April 29
April 17
Legal and Planning Issues
Listen To Your Mother!
This new phase of life requires change
and adaptation. You and your family
need to be prepared, informed, and
flexible. There are basic steps you
should take to enable those assisting
you to carry out your wishes. Having a
plan and back up plans means peace
of mind. Sunday 4:00 - 5:00pm in
Anthony Hall Conference Room
Speaker: Dee Wallis, Attorney,
Wallis Law Firm
April 24
Financial and Tax Issues
Protecting what you Have
In this new phase of life there are new
tax issues and financial issues, added
to all of the old ones that may need to
be re-examined. Herb will address how
to assemble a team of experts and
address the financial and tax questions
you face.
Speaker: Herb Wakeford, CPA
Presented by professional volunteers
through The Triangle Chapter
of the National Aging in Place Council.
RSVP: Carol Gault:
[email protected] for each or all
sessions Space is limited.
Sunday 4:00 to 5:00pm in Anthony
Hall Conference Room
Cross Road Beach Retreat
(8th -12th graders)
Registration forms for the Cross Road
Beach Retreat April 29 – May 1, 2016
at Trinity Center Salter Path, NC are
available now! To register for this exciting weekend, please contact Martina
Dumberger at martina.dumberger@
stfrancisraleigh.org. The registration
deadline is April 8.
April 30
Young Adult Spring Social
A Night in Venice!
Save the date for our semi-formal evening of Italian food and fellowship with
the Young Adult group on Saturday
April 30 from 7:00 to 9:00pm in Clare
Fellowship Hall. The evening will include a wine tasting with hearty appetizers from Assaggio’s Italian Bistro.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased
online. Childcare will be available for
children aged 2-14 for an additional $5/
child. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/
youngadults for all the details and to
get your tickets!
April 30
Dementia – Successful
Approaches to Caregiving
workshop from 9:00am - 12:00noon
in Anthony Hall Founders Room.
To register, call 919-847-8205.
May 10
Band of Sisters
Mary the Untier of Knots
In the 1980’s, prior to Pope Francis
becoming the leader of the Catholic
Church, he picked up a postcard from
a German Chapel of a painting of Mary
entitled Wallfahrtsbild. Since then, he
has had a special devotion to Mary the
Untier of Knots. The Band of Sisters
invites you on Tuesday, May 10 to
Avila Retreat Center in Durham from
9:30am to 2:30pm, where Joan
Rose, Minister of Faith Formation at
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will lead
prayer and reflection on Mary the Untier of Knots. The $40 registration fee
includes lunch and all materials. Seats
are limited, so please register today
at tinyurl.com/maryuntier. If you need
further information, please email
[email protected]
May 16-20
Young Adults Trip to St. Francis Inn
Join other young adults on a trip to
Philadelphia to volunteer at St. Francis
Inn, a setting for volunteers to grow in
faith, love, and hope by serving the poor
and working for social justice. Based on
the Gospel message to express love in
action, it provides an environment that
fosters service to the marginalized, personal and interpersonal development,
spiritual growth, and an active prayer life.
Join us for an information meeting about
this trip on Sunday, March 6, at 4:30pm
in the Anthony Hall Conference Room.
More information at
stfrancisraleigh.org/youngadults.
Questions? Call Jason Lillis at
919-847-8205x244 or email
[email protected].
Family Formation
Summer Offerings
Forms are available on the parish
website, www.stfrancisraleigh.org/
ff-retreat-forms.
Vacation Bible School: July 25 - 29
Mercy Camp: Week 1: CLOSED
Week 2: July 11 - 15
St. Francis Inn Trip: June 20 - 24
Guatemala, with sister parish:
July 23 - August 2
Mission Mercy - New!
June 27 - July 1
Special Collections in March
March 25, Good Friday/Holy Land
Ministries
March 27, Priest Welfare and
Retirement
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