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

Weekend Mass: Saturday: 5:30pm

Sunday: 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:30pm

Daily Mass: Monday – Friday: 9:00am St. Mary of the Angels Chapel

APRIL 30 2017

3rd Sunday of Easter

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The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org

May they rest in

peace and perpetual

light shine upon

them:

+ Emelina Almaguer Mother of Philip R. Almaguer + Dorothy Ball Mother of Karen Kielty + Robert Roos Father of Dave Roos + Julie Roos Wife of Dave Roos Mother of Allison and Alexandra + Rodrigue Fonebi-Sile Son of Appolinaire and Helene Sile Brother of Nathan and Arielle

Please do not leave

unsolicited items such as clothing, food, electronics, or any other items in our buildings or on our campus. Thank you!

Our vibrant ministries and liturgies are, thanks to all of you, helping us to live our mission each day.

New to the parish? Contact Toni Hammes at toni.hammes@stfrancisraleigh.org.

Looking to get involved? Contact Tresa Pickup at tresa.pickup@stfrancisraleigh.org.

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Here is a story that I found in a small book by Henri Nouwen called “The Way of the Heart,” and it’s a story tak-en from the early desert fathers: “A brother committed a fault. A council was called to which Abba Moses was invited, but he refused to go to it. Then the priest sent someone to say to him, ‘Come, for everyone is waiting for you.’ So he got up and went. He took a leaking jug, filled it with water, and carried it with him. The others came out to meet him and said to him, ‘What is this, Father?’ The old man said to them, ‘My sins run out behind me, and I do not see them, and today I am coming to judge the error of another.’ When they heard that they said no more to the brother but forgave him.” In the week after Easter our parish hosted homeless families and many people were involved in helping to bring meals and in providing a comfortable space for these families to stay. Many thanks to all who helped. Also congratulations to our young friends who this weekend and next receive their first communion. Thank you as well to our faith formation staff and volunteers and to the families of these young people themselves. Blessings on your week!

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D o you have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is going through a difficult time?

Here’s a great way you can help them—tell them about our Stephen Ministry! Stephen Ministers are members of St. Francis who have received special training to provide high quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, coping with a cancer diagnosis, going through a divorce or separation, battling a chronic illness (or caring for a spouse or parent who is chronically ill), experiencing a great deal of stress, facing the loss of a job—or encountering any of countless other life challenges.

Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. (Males are matched with males, and females are matched with females.) The caring relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. It’s free and it’s a powerful way you can help a hurting friend.

To learn how to connect someone you know with a Stephen Minister, contact Kathleen Owen at 919-847-8205x241. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!

There Is No Need to Struggle Alone! Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, to share God’s love with, can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing. God does not intend for you to struggle alone.

What Is a Stephen Minister? A Stephen Minister is … • A child of God who walks beside a hurting person;

• A caring Christian who really listens;

• A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care;

• A person who is ready to focus on your needs;

• A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say—and even your identity—confidential; and

• Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.

A Stephen Minister is NOT ... • A counselor or therapist;

• A problem-solver;

• Someone who runs errands or helps with chores; or

• A casual visitor.

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with the confidential, one-to-one Christian care you need to make it through a crisis or help you through a difficult time.

Formation

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Congratulations to our First Eucharist Candidates who received the Blessed Sacrament for the first time this weekend! May this day be an initial step for you into a life-long love of the Holy Eucharist. Your Saint Francis family rejoices and celebrates with you on one of the most sacred days of your life.

Tyler Zachary Abraczinskas Cameron Sean Adams Eryn Virginia Andruchowitz Brian Uchegbunam Ani Roman Odera Ani Annabelle Caroline Baker Gabriella Alicia Burke Cayden Marie Caivano Allister Philip Clark Patrick Anthony Clegg Brenna Katherine Colleran Leah Taylor Condron Dominic Thien An Cook Tyler Khoi Nguyen Cook Ronan Wyatt Cornpropst MaireAine Doreen Crotty Jakob Ryan Davenport Elizabeth Grace Draminski Carson Anne Dunton April Sophia Dusanenko Jackson Thomas Eck Elizabeth Ann Elder James Lawrence Elliott Alexis Marie Gangoy Engelson Ethan Cole Gangoy Engelson Samantha Elizabeth Fiduccia Nolan Thomas Funk Wyatt Henry Gardner Olivia Rochelle Harris Hayley Barbara Herr Sophia Rose Hill Samuel Joseph Hutchinson Ella Catherine Jack Ashan Hawkins James Nathaniel Tyler Johnson Robert Patrick Jonske Louis Joseph Jonske, III Riley Elizabeth Kranepool Matthew Carmine Lanci Annabelle Frances Leach Elizabeth Ashby Learn Brayden Michael Long Jillian Brooke Lupinski Marcus Walter Matwijec

Anna Madison Meitz Austin James Migielicz Evan Gregory Miranda Annelise Lily Moore Corrie Nicole Moore Elias John Hamlin Morcos Gabriel Anthony Morcos Darby Claire Moreschi Andrew Paul Morris Gavin Lee Mosler Kristen Le Mulligan Peyton Ryleigh Murrell Emery Rose Newman Nicholas Sean Oliver Mariana Kate Osorio Peyton Walsh Owens Tori Elizabeth Pace Carmela Bari Palermo Evan Donald Paluti Valentina Sofia Pineda Chloe Eileen Ramirez Cole Joseph Reinhard Hannah Jane Rister Quinton James Roberts Miguel Ventura Rodriguez Gavin Michael Rudda Audrey Gloria Scanlon Adam Tyler Schemenauer Andrea Lili Schuh Nathan Dominic Sequeira Jacob Thomas Sergent Julian Carattini Sloan Naomi Jolie Stafford Makayla Marie Stamey Maxson Marshall Stewart Hunter James Szatkowski Garin Allan Teague Koen Michael Teague Oliver Ertmer Torry-Smith Grace Julia Trabulsi Isabelle Grace Villanueva Jack Wells Watson Camille Grace White Rachel Robin Winter

First Eucharist Outfit Collection Drive Does your family have new or gently used First Communion dresses, suits, or accessories that you would like to donate to a struggling family? If so, please bring them to the Siena Center Front Desk. Please contact Sarah Bowser at sa-rah.bowser@stfrancisraleigh.org with any questions.

First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Preparation for 2017-2019

Families who have a child in Kindergar-ten or older are invited to consider en-tering this walk towards the Eucharistic Altar. This process is a two-year long journey and can start as early as 1st grade, culminating with the celebration of First Reconciliation in the fall of the second year and First Eucharist in the spring of the second year.

Parent information/enrollment meetings will be held in the Main Church on Monday, May 15 at 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00pm Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 pm RSVP online at http://bit.ly/FirstEucharistMeeting.

Good News

Sharing the Fruits of Ministry

Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness

Pastoral Ministries

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Walking in Mercy - Living with Mental Illness – So Far

O ver the past four months, we have learned about different classifications of mental illness

and the current treatment options. We’ve heard from panelists about different avenues for accessing care – both from government sources and private sources. We’ve heard from experts on how to assist those with mental illness in finding housing, employment, and other universal needs. And finally, we wanted to know how our church teaching would affect the care of those with mental illness.

On April 11, Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M. and Br. Ramon Razon spoke to our gathering about two housing facilities for those with mental illness. Both facilities are in New York City but they serve differ-ent populations. The hallmark of both fa-cilities is that people are treated first as people and then as people with mental illness. The housing is also permanent which helps provide stability. It seems to make all the difference!

So what’s next? Well that depends on you. The Mental Health Team will be gathering soon to make plans for the Fall 2017 program but we’d like to hear from you about what you’d like to see. What would be helpful or interesting to you?

Some topics we haven’t addressed are substance abuse and addiction, post partum depression and eating disorders. We could have movie nights and discussion groups. There could also be a monthly support gathering. We could continue to highlight local resources. We could have a book club.

But we don’t want to do it without you. So if you have some ideas about what you’d like to see, or if you have some thoughts about what you don’t want to see, send them my way at kathleen.owen@stfrancisraleigh.org Because at the end of the day, this walking in mercy is best done together.

O ur Lady of the Rosary parish in Louisburg, NC has the main food pantry in this poor and rural community where approximately 24% of the population live below the pov-

erty line. Hundreds of people each month have trouble stretching their income to cover food. They come to this food pantry for help but also for hope.

A smile, a listening ear, and wishes for a good day with a bag of food may mean the difference between total despair and the will to go on, especially for many young Hispanic families in these troubling times. Won’t you help?

On May 13/14 grocery bags will be handed out after all masses, and your donations may be dropped off at the truck in our parking lot the next weekend, May 20/21. Volunteers are needed to both hand out grocery bags and accept donations. To sign up please visit: bit.ly/OLRfooddrivemay2017. Families are welcome!

Needed items: Rice and maseca flour, dried beans, canned tomatoes, canned vegetables, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, canned meats, peanut butter and jelly, dry soup packages, juice, oatmeal or dry cereal, diapers (all sizes). Grocery store gift cards are also a great option. Checks made out to Our Lady of the Rosary parish are very much appreciated as well. For more information please contact Kathe Henke at kathehenke@gmail.com.

For Help and Hope

Growing in excellence

since 1991

Assisi Preschool The Franciscan School

Elementary: K-5 Middle School: 6-8

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Save the Date!

What: Safety Day 2017 When: Saturday, June 3, 9:00am – 11:00am Where: The Franciscan School Parking Lot Why: Providing our community with important safety information to keep you and your children safe. Come learn more about fire, police, and home safety along with enjoying a food truck. Be on the lookout for updated information!

Community Life

Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life Community Center Activities

Summer Adult Men’s Basketball League: Registration for the Summer Men’s (18+) league is open until May 20. Registra-tion will be team based again. All games will be played on weekends during June and July. Please see website for more information and registration. http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/community-life-summer-adult-mens-basketball-league-over-18/

Summer Youth Volleyball League: Registration for the summer parish volleyball league will be open until May 5. The league is a co-ed league for any rising 3rd to 9th grade student. League runs June and July with practice on Mondays or Wednesday evenings and games on Thursday evenings. For more information and registration, please visit: http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/community-life-volleyball/.

FrancisFest volunteers needed now: The event planning team is forming now to plan our annual parish wide celebration of patron saint, St Francis of Assisi. Our whole parish communi-ty joins for an afternoon of Holiness, Hope, and Hospitality! Join the planning team. http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/francisfest/

Parent /Child classes: Looking for something to do with your young child? Want to learn sign language to better communi-cate with your infant or toddler? Want to learn some new signs and incorporate them in song? Want to connect with your pre-schooler with music? We have a class for you and your little one at http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/parent-child-classes-2/.

Assisi Community Center Memberships: All open play nights in the Assisi Community Center now require a member-ship to participate. Memberships are open to anyone and can be purchased online or at the building. Entry to the gym will always require you to produce a driver’s license, hold a mem-bership, and obtain ministry leader approval. Check out the de-tails at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/community-life-adult-open-play/

CAMP FRANCIS: Registration is open. We have lots of really cool opportunities in athletics, technologies, arts, and various enrichment areas! We have several new opportunities this sum-mer for all age groups. Kids can join us for half day or full day. All camps have min. and max. number of students, so camp availability is based on enrollment. For more information, our brochure, and all other summer camp offerings on campus this summer, visit http:// www.stfrancisraleigh.org/camp-francis/.

Summer at St Francis. Check out all the opportunities for everyone in the family. We have a large variety of camps with Camp Francis, faith based camps. The Assisi Community Cen-ter Gym runs two summer leagues with youth volleyball and men’s basketball. The Franciscan School and the St Francis of Assisi Preschool are both open in the summer for tours, infor-mation, and registration. For the complete summer overview, visit: http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/summer/.

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T hirty-five years ago, on April 25, 1982, we became the Catholic Community of St Francis of Assisi in Raleigh, NC. Here are the answers to

our little Trivia Game from last week. Enjoy! 1. Fr. David McBriar was the first

friar assigned to our parish, but Fr. Bob Hudak was here quite often before that time.

2. We currently have 13 buildings on our grounds. The Sanctuary/Anthony Hall, Clare Hall, Eliza-beth Hall, Thea Hall, Jacoba Hall, Juniper Hall, Bonaventure Hall, The Siena Center, Assisi Community Center, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel, San Dami-ano House, La Verna House, and the friary.

3. Our first Parish Picnic was held on the parish grounds where Elizabeth Hall is located.

4. Fr. Mark Reamer served in a war in the Middle East.

5. The structure depicted in our parish logo is called the “lantern”.

6. Our first Director of our Preschool is Nancy Bourke.

7. Our interior cross is designed after a resurrection cross, symbolizing the risen Lord.

8. Fr. David McBriar was originally trained as an engineer.

9. Founded in 2000, The Francis-can School is a fully accredited K-8 Catholic School

10. Four buildings have received special environmental LEEDS awards for their construction. They are Elizabeth Hall, Assisi Community Center, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel and Siena Center.

11. Fr. James English was a Jesuit priest appointed by Bishop Joseph Gossman as our founding pastor.

12. Adult Basketball was started before Youth Basketball.

13. Our current church was designed after a barn.

14. Our friars belong to Franciscan province of Holy Name Province.

15. Our church is designed to hold 1250 people.

16. We celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in the first week of October.

17. Fr. Bill McConville has won a weight-lifting competition.

18. Barbara Polston was the first principal at The Franciscan School.

19. Our school mascot is Gubio, the Wolf. According to legend, Francis of Assisi tamed a wolf that had been terrorizing the town of Gubio, Italy.

20. Scenes from the life of St. Francis of Assisi are depicted in the pictures along the halls in Clare Hall.

21. Our altar, baptismal font, ambo and presider’s bench are made of granite.

22. The original purpose of Elizabeth Hall was the parish office.

23. Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operations was with the Raleigh police department prior to working at St. Francis.

24. The Leone Family is the parish family that has had four members working for St. Francis at the same time. Marie, Christine, Fran, Michelle and Joe, all have worked for the parish but only four at a time.

25. Women’s Network was estab-lished before the Men’s Ministry.

26. Potato chips are Fr. Kluge’s favorite snack.

27. Passage Home was our first ecumenical ministry established by laity of our parish.

28. The mosaics beside the doors of St. Mary’s Chapel depict St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare of Assisi.

29. Our current pastor Fr. Steve Patti, regularly drove a bread truck in Philly as he oversaw St Francis Inn.

30. Our original baptismal font was a tree stump founded in a farm by Father English.

31. “Growing in Excellence since 1991” is the Preschool’s motto.

32. Our church altar is modeled after the altar in the lower church of the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi.

33. Our current sanctuary was dedicated on June 16, 1996.

34. Toni Hammes is one of our founding members of St. Francis, joining on April 25, 1982. She currently works in the areas of stewardship and membership.

35. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of our parish. Shame on you if you didn’t get this one!!

Note in the Pocket – Weekdays Impoverished children suffer in their social and educational development because they don't have appropriate clothes for school. Note in the Pocket addresses this issue by providing school clothes and shoes to local students living in poverty. Volunteers are needed Monday – Thursday between 9:00am and 1:00pm to sort and deliver clothes. The volunteer center is on the corner of Millbrook Rd and Lacy Avenue. Group opportunities are also available dur-ing the weekday, nights and weekends by appointment. Visit http://www.noteinthepocket.org/ Contact: info@noteinthepocket.org.

St. Francis Brown Bag Ministry has open dates to fill. We prepare and deliver lunches to a senior citizen apartment complex in Durham every Saturday of the month. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, scout troops, Y guides, youth groups, and sports teams to serve the community together. More information at stfrancisra-leigh.org/bbm. Contact: Tricia Downs and Nanette Kirsch, stfrancisbbm@gmail.com.

We need additional Cross Bearers at each of our Mass times. Contact: Joseph Randazzo, josephjrandazzo1@gmail.com for more information.

The Springmoor EM Team is accepting new volun-teers. If you could take one Sunday morning each month to offer the Eucharist to the Springmoor residents who can’t make it to Mass, we would surely appreciate it! Train-ing is available. Contact: Janice Horner, 484-949-1417.

Funeral Ministry We are looking for help with our funeral ministry. This is a very important ministry to our Community. We would like to have more Sacristans to help get the church ready for the funeral by lighting candles, getting communion ready, and helping the family know what to do during the service. We are also looking for Columbarium Attendants to open the niches and prepare for the inurnment service. On the job training is provided for both. You volunteer when you are available. Contact: Tresa Pickup for more information, 919-847-8205x249 or tresa.pickup@stfrancisraleigh.org.

Feed the Need Ministry: We are looking for new mem-bers for the Feed the Need Administrative Team. Activities include monitoring the electronic calendar, communicating with our cooks via email, and putting prepared meals in the freezer for later use. If you’d like to join this dynamic team, Contact: Kathleen Owen, 919-847-8205x241 or kathleen.owen@stfrancisraleigh.org

Assisi Cafe: We are always looking for volunteers to work behind the counter. We have three shift teams that rotate volunteering on a regular basis; a weekday morning team, a Sunday morning team, and a Saturday conces-sions team. Serve some coffee, chit-chat, socialize. Visit the website for more information at http://stfrancisraleigh.org/cl-volunteer/.

Volunteer Opportunities Small Group Opportunities

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AA Meeting: The Daily Reprieve Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mon. thru Fri. at 7:00am in the LaVer-na Center (log cabin across from the Chapel). Enter through the garage. Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00pm, Anthony Hall Rm 403. Always Our Children: Sun., May 7 at 3:00pm in Antho-ny Hall Room 403. A safe, welcoming, confidential place for GLBT persons and family/friends of GLBT persons to discuss issues of personal concern. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org for more information. 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, cmgault.1073@gmail.com 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 mpmkelly@hotmail.com, 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. Contact Bill Morgan at dejanuts@yahoo.com. Exercise Programs: http://bit.ly/14T9JXR. Men’s Ministry: Breakfast, Monday, May 1, 7:00am, Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center. Visit www.bit.ly/SFAMensMinistry for details. Job Connections Coaching Call: Mondays 4-5 pm. We provide tools and advice on how to stay motivated and on target. To enroll contact mike@mcgrailgroup.com. Peace 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: Thursday, May 4, 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.

50+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons through-out the year and monthly game days September through May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Contact Gene Schulz, 919-562-0477. 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.

Diocese of Raleigh News

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Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face many challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today’s fast-paced world. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers easy-to-use safety resources to help address these challenges. NCMEC’s website offers a range of practical information for parents and guardians that will help keep children safe from harm at www.missingkids.com.

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Formation Returning Catholics 847-8205 Rite of Christian Initiation-Adults Gabriele Monetti monetti@gmail.com Christian Initiation of Children Gabriele Monetti monetti@gmail.com Intergeneration. Fam. FF (FIRE) Gabriele Monetti monetti@gmail.com

Family Life AAMEN Ministry Leon Cooke 740-7515 Family & Marriage Enrichment Steve & Cecy Becker 870-0694 Marriage Preparation Team Theresa & Mark Baumgartner 848-3383 Men’s Ministry Steve Becker 870-0694 Young Adults Melissa Misko stfrancisyac@gmail.com Community Life Com. Life 50+ Adults Group Gene Schulz 562-0477 Assisi Café Orders Michelle Cash 847-8205x379 Assisi Café Sundays Melissa Carroll 847-8205x379 Assisi Café Volunteers Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Adult Summer Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Adult Gym Nights Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Community Center Programs Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 FrancisFest Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 High School Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Youth Basketball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Youth Volleyball Mary Arleth 847-8205x358 Youth Soccer and TBall http://www.parishathleticsnc.org Summer Camps Ashley Watson 847-8205x444 Parish Community Events Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight gk@kofc9709.com Boy Scouts John Martin scoutmaster352@aol.com Cub Scouts (pack352nc.org) Mike Hutchinson cubmasterhutch@gmail.com Girl Scouts Melissa O’Connor 847-8205x379 Liturgy Altar Servers & Thurifers Bob Kaczynski robert.kaczynski@nc.rr.com Marie Kaczynski rakmjk@nc.rr.com Assisi Scripture Study Barbara Efird barbaraefirdlpc@gmail.com Liturgical Ministry Mailbox liturgical-admin@stfrancisraleigh.org Children’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 896-6297 Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 846-5795 Cross Bearers Joseph Randazzo josephjrandazzo1@gmail.com Deaf Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 412-8365 Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 848-3383 Eucharistic Ministers Dennis Kelleher stfrancisraleighEMs@gmail.com Funeral Ministers Lisa Gianturco 845-9718 Lectors Mike Wrzesien 624-1592 Shawn Bayle Master of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 622-8883 stfrancisraleighMCs@gmail.com Music Ministry Joyce Petzka jepetzka@gmail.com Parking Ministry Steve Burdett 845-2714 Ushers John Cuomo 931-4308 Troy Chaput 665-7194 Wedding Directors Judy Ferraro 395-3005 Administration Collection Counters Rob Neppel 847-8205x243 Columbarium & Mem. Plaques Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 Volunteer Receptionists Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Webmaster Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 Campus Beautification Spring/Fall Rob Bartos 847-8205x263

Other Organizations Marriage Encounter ncmarriagediscovery.org Secular Franciscan Order Stan Driscoll OFS http://ofscentralnc.org

Parish Office: 919-847-8205 Stewardship Opportunities Fax: 919-870-1790

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First Contact New Parishioner Contact: Toni Hammes 847-8205x265 Volunteer—Get Involved Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249 The Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse whitehouseben5@gmail.com Care and Wellness Resurrection Ministries Consolation & Care Celesta Carlson 818-4122 Emmaus Ministers Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241

Eucharistic Ministries EMs to Abbotswood Gerry & Karen Collins gcollins3@nc.rr.com EMs to the Homebound Pat Spencer 704-608-1678 EMs to the Magnolia Glen Erica Schaab Emerson 617-7765 EMs to the Meadows Andrea McVerry amcverry@yahoo.com EMs to Rex Hospital Edward Gilmartin edward.gilmartin@gmail.com EMs to Springmoor Janice Horner 484-949-1417

Ministries to the Infirm, Sick, and Hospitalized Transportation to Mass Stephanie Smith 302-0080 Cancer Companions Lisa Cilento lmcilento@gmail.com Caregivers Carol Derrenbacher 919-696-6096 Caregivers Line 534-4843 Medical Facility Visitation Sharon Holland hollandbozo@yahoo.com

Ministries of Care & Presence Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Carol Gault cmgault.1073@gmail.com Linda Tucker 900-8280 Caring Casseroles Donna Mariani 326-3768 Divorce Care William Morgan dejanuts@yahoo.com Feed the Need Donna Mariani 326-3768 Life After Loss Cindy Nackashi 247-3632 Job Connections Mary Horner 610-755-5392 Project Rachel projectrachel@nc.rr.com 852-1021 Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241 Special Needs Ministry Heather Lisk hlisk@nc.rr.com Karen Ondejko karen@ondejko.com

Ministries of Prayer & Faith Sharing Centering Prayer Alice Stanford 781-5860 Prayer Line Susan Stamey susanstamey.pr@gmail.com Prayer Shawl Ministry Cindy Cardello 846-8825 Donna Quirk 847-2084 Rosary Ministry Barbi Taperek bmt314@aol.com 744-7234

Justice and Peace Education and Advocacy Ministries Advocacy Task Force Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 JustFaith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270 Justice Theater Project Deb Royals-Mizerk 272-1551

Service Ministries AIDS Care Team Tom Zimmerman 870-1379 Blood Drive Bryan Kozak 910-728-9200 Brown Bag Ministry Nanette Kirsch stfrancisbbm@gmail.com Tricia Downs stfrancisbbm@gmail.com Catholic Parish Outreach (873-0245) Sue Hand 846-7954 Community Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 413-8833 Curbside Care Ian Feeley ian.feeley@gmail.com Duke Children's Hospitality Danielle Howe daniellehowe@gmail.com Gabriel Project Kip Moffett kiplyne.moffett@gmail.com LGBT Ministry Jane Paris 847-7431 Chris O’Neill 210-5319 LGBT Parent Support Kathryn Cox 618-2178 Habitat for Humanity Diane & Bob Steinbeiser 846-8026 Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (250-0043) Suzanne Szymendera 845-4885 Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier bcartier@nc.rr.com Passage Home (834-0666) Peg Cavender 985-5950 Prison Pen Pal Jill Balogh jbalogh@nc.rr.com R.A.R.E. Tom Zimmerman thomaspzimmerman@bellsouth.net Ronald McDonald House Julie & Jason Huckaby 624-5065 Sister Parish - Guatemala Carie Gunnell carie.gunnells@gmail.com St. Francis Feeds Becky Cawley becky.cawley@stfrancisraleigh.org St. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104 St. Vincent de Paul Voice Mailbox 534-4842 Support Circles Ellen Ferrone 381-5509 Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network Ron Smith 455-7786

FRANCISCAN FRIARS 224 Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M., Pastor 226 Fr. Steve Kluge, O.F.M., Associate Pastor Stephen Andrews, Deacon 732-213-0104 249 Tresa Pickup, Assistant to the Pastor

FORMATION MINISTRIES 496 Sarah Bowser, Coordinator Children’s Formation 264 Martina Dumberger, Administrative Specialist 239 Dawn Eagan, Coordinator Middle School Formation 238 Jennifer Fiduccia, Director of Family Formation 289 Terri Layer, Admin. Specialist-Family Life 244 Jason Lillis, Coordinator of Family Life 223 Alex Mancuso, Coordinator of High School Formation 269 Jennifer McCourt, Administrative Specialist 489 Tara Moore, Play and Pray (Specialist for Childcare Ministry) 237 Patti Panizza, Administrative Specialist 488 Mary Lacy Simmons, Coor. of Liturgy and Weekend Experience 230 Jim Wahl, Director of Liturgy and Music

CATHOLIC EDUCATION MINISTRIES The Franciscan School 651 Colette Dziadul Assistant Principal 6-8 255 Marie Leone, Receptionist (Main Number) 254 Michele Northington, Assistant Principal, K-5 253 Donna Sincock, Bookkeeper, Franciscan School 251 Joanne Sullivan, School Nurse 469 Lura Tysiac, Coordinator of Marketing and Admissions 314 Laureen Wacenske, Guidance 301 Mike Watson, Principal

Our Pastoral Staff Parish Office: 919-847-8205 Fax: 919-870-1790

OUR PRESCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Cathy Ashton, Niamh Crotty, Patrick Dougherty, Daniel Elliott, Gail Hemedinger, Heather Lisk, Shane McGroarty, Trey Morris, Steve Patti, O.F.M. Denise Rinderer

OUR FINANCE COUNCIL Delynn Alexander, Betty Camp, Rebecca Daumen, Steve Dilger Julio de la Rosa, Ron Doggett, Tim Hrehor, Steven Joseph, Bill Laxton, Robert Longley, Mike Keleher, Marc Kielty, Tom Mense, Robert Neppel, David Nerz, Steve Patti O.F.M. Bob Randolph, John Smith

OUR SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Jim Carr (co-chair), Patty Carr (co-chair), Mike Keleher, Robert Neppel, Michele Northington, Steve Patti, O.F.M, Phil Strand, Lisa Tomaino

OUR PASTORAL COUNCIL Stephen Andrews, Jim Carr, Patty Carr, Julio De La Rosa, Julia Earnhardt, Thomas Graham, Gail Hemedinger, Alberto Lopez, Steve Patti, O.F.M., Chris Rosaferra, Mary Zahn

St. Francis Preschool 240 Cathy Ashton, Director 262 Jennifer Stephens, Marketing Specialist 262 Shelley Freeman, Administrative Specialist Cardinal Gibbons High School 919-834-1625

PASTORAL MINISTRIES 268 Jackie Adamo, Admin. Specialist-Care and Wellness 267 Becky Cawley, Justice and Peace Specialist 241 Kathleen Owen, Coordinator of Care and Wellness 270 Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace

FINANCE AND PLANNING 236 Trish Adamkowski, Coordinator of Human Resources 228 Alison Hathaway, Coordinator of Finance for the Schools 229 Esperanza Neri, Coordinator of Finance for the Parish 243 Rob Neppel, Director of Finance and Planning

PARISH OPERATIONS 263 Rob Bartos, Facilities Manager 234 David Crout, Database/Web Specialist 375 Tricia Henry, Coordinator of Community Life 227 Marc Kielty, Director of Parish Operation 271 Diogenes Ruiz, Coordinator of Communications 245 Trina Sugrue, Admin. Specialist-Safe Environment STEWARDSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT 265 Toni Hammes, Admin. Spec. Stewardship and Advancement Staff email address: firstname.lastname@stfrancisraleigh.org

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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.

Through May 1 Jobs for Life Dinners: Jobs for Life is an employment ministry where unemployed and underemployed men and women, many of whom are homeless, come seeking training, mentoring and coaching to help them find meaningful work. We will be provid-ing a meal every Monday night through May 1. We cook, serve, and share in a meal for and with clients of this very transformational ministry. We are so excited to partner again with Catholic Charities and the Support Circle Program. Visit bit.ly/jobsforlifemarch2017

May 13/14, 20/21 Our Lady of the Rosary Food Drive Volunteers needed to hand out bags and accept donations for the Our Lady of the Rosary food drive on May 13/14 and May 20/21. Visit bit.ly/OLRfooddrivemay2017 to sign up. Fam-ilies are welcome! Food bags will be handed out after all masses on May 13/14. Donations may be dropped off at the truck in our parking lot May 20/21. Needed items: Rice and maseca flour, dried beans, canned tomatoes, canned vegetables, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, canned meats, peanut butter and jelly, dry soup packages, juice, oatmeal or dry cereal, diapers (all sizes). Grocery store gift cards are also a great option. Checks made out to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish are very much appreciated as well. Questions, please contact Kathe Henke at kathehenke@gmail.com.

May 15-19 Young Adults Delegation to St. Francis Inn Parishioners in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to join us on the 2nd annual young adults service trip to Phil-adelphia. Contact Jason Lillis at ja-son.lillis@stfrancisraleigh.org for more information!

May 29 Memorial Day Mass The Knights of Columbus Council 9709 will host its 13th annual Memorial Day Mass for deceased veterans on May 29 at 9:00am in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. After Mass, there will be a Military Honors Ceremony. Parishion-ers and Knights of Columbus with deceased immediate family members that served in the in the military may enroll the names of the deceased veterans on the Council’s Memorial Roll. Knights will be accepting names before and after all Masses on the week-ends of April 29/30 and May 6/7 in the Stewardship Center. Parishioners should provide the deceased veterans, name, rank, branch of service, and date of death. If the deceased veteran’s name has already been enrolled it does not have to be re-enrolled. There will be a master roll available to verify enrollment. For more information or questions, please contact Jeff Rohman at jeffreyrohman@att.net.

June 10 St. Francis Feeds - Breakfast at Oak City Outreach Center Oak City Outreach Center in an outreach center to the hungry and homeless of downtown Raleigh. On the second Saturday of every other month, volunteers from our parish provide the food, serve the breakfast meal and visit with guests in the dining room of this wonderful center. Our next event is on June 10. Families and groups are welcome! Visit bit.ly/breakfastatOCOCjune2017.

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Youth Confirmation Preparation 2017-19 Prayerfully discerning celebrating Confirmation? Thinking about completing your Christian Initiation? Interested youth who are currently in 7th grade through high school and at least one parent must attend the information/registration meeting below, if they have not attended a previous session. Confirmation prep-aration is a two year long journey, can start as early as 8th grade and will culminate with the celebration of Confirmation in the fall of 2019.

Information/Registration Meeting in Anthony Hall Founders Room Wednesday, May 3, 7:00pm.

If your family is planning on participat-ing in the 2017-19 Confirmation prepa-ration process, you MUST register. Please understand that due to the program starting in October, we will not be able to facilitate any meetings in the fall. RSVP online at https://form.jotform.com/60824762171152. Questions? Please contact Martina Dumberger 919-847-8205x264, martina.dumberger @stfrancisraleigh.org.

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Lord, make me an instrument of your peace!

Using Francis’ prayer for peace, reflect with us on becoming an instrument of God’s peace. Join us for prayer, small group sharing and breaking bread together. Cost $10.00/person includes lunch.

Saturday, May 20 from 8:30am to 1:30pm Anthony Hall Founders Room

Presenters: Fr Steve Kluge, O.F.M. Patrick Curran Ben and Gladys Whitehouse

Sign up at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/instrument-of-your-peace/

Let there be light!

Mark Doggett Batteries Plus Bulbs’

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B atteries Plus Bulbs’ franchise owner Mark Doggett assisted St. Francis with a major LED conversion of just about every fixture in the church and many of the school buildings. Mark and his team solved every issue that came up while installing over 3,000 individual LED tubes. The church, Mark, and Duke Energy partnered and

were able to save the church about $25,000 for the lights. During the long life of these LED bulbs, a substantial amount of energy will be saved and that will also be money in our pocket!

A growing part of Mark's revenue comes from business accounts such as hotels, schools, property management companies, and others. As a Batteries Plus Bulbs’ franchisee, Mark is visible and known in his community and networking helps grow sales. Mark and his family have been very active in our church, schools, and ministries.

The Batteries Plus Bulbs’ team at the Glenwood Avenue store is problem solving oriented. They enjoy helping customers learn about the different types of LED bulbs and how they will improve the lighting throughout their customers’ homes and businesses. The team serves customers, performs diagnostic testing on cell phone and car batteries, repairs cell phones and tablets, installs car batteries and watch batteries, and many other tasks.

We’d like to thank Mark and his team for a job well done. Batteries Plus Bulbs has recently relocated to 6812 Glenwood Avenue and their phone is 984-233-5353.