Inspired by our patronFrancis of Assisi, we seek toproclaim the reign of God bygrowing in Holiness throughour experience of Christ in word, sacrament and oneanother, offering Hope to thosewho hunger for human dignity,and extending Hospitality to all.

Our Mission Statement Weekend Mass:Saturday: 5:30pmSunday: 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:30pm

Daily Mass:Monday - Friday: 9:00amSt. Mary of the Angels Chapel

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org

October 6, 2019 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Thanks also to all who helped organize our annual FrancisFest which despite the heat was a great success last Sunday. Food trucks, kids in bouncy rooms, adults trying beer and wine and watching football – such a great day. Thanks again to our organizers.

This past Friday, October 4 was the Feast of Francis and this Sunday afternoon we have our annual Blessing of the Animals (dogs, cats, horses, pythons, anything!) in the labyrinth. Yesterday we welcomed our bishop for two confirmation liturgies and more than 150 of our teenagers received this sacrament. See page 3.Congratulations to them and blessings on your week!

Deb Royals-Mizerk, Director of Stewardship

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May they rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon them:

+ Anthony Falanga Brother of Jim Falanga+ John DiPietro Sr. Father of John DiPietro+ Howie Mahlmeister Father of Amy Shaw+ Patricia McMillen

Last weekend we had a gathering of our parish council and our parish staff for two full days of taking a close look at our Franciscan identity, our mission statement, the signs of the current times, and from all of that, a beginning to look at where God might be calling us as a parish. Francis of Assisi used to pray “who are you, and who am I?” and what I like about

that prayer is that it’s mutual, it’s Francis listening for the dynamic presence of God in his life and Francis being open himself to how he might respond. We can apply that to our parish: for the past three decades we have built and we have grown, and with all that, what now? Our parish council is prepared to begin to address these questions. Thanks to all who were part of the gathering.

Picture from our 2017 Blessing of the Animals

Kathleen Owen, Director of Parish Life

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Peter AnagnostopoulosCharles AntanaitisBrooklynn AugustKayla AugustTaylor AugustSophia BatistaKaley BaysdenRebecca BaysdenKaley BebackJoshua BonavitaGiavanna BondiTate BordeauxChristina BrickerJordan BrownConor BuchananRory BullardJacob ButlerMegan ButlerElizabeth CarsonTyler CartierGraham CaseyJacob CaseyMatthew CashSarah CashBrianna CastillerMadeline CefaluIan ChaputMairin ConradBenicio CruzErin DaleySamuel DavisAngelina DeBlasioAnna DoggettLauren Doggett

Ximena Dominguez Nicholas DoyleEthan FerraraPatrick FinkbinerOlivia FischleinFrancis FlemingGenevieve FontenotSamuel FreemanAudrey FriedmanOlivia GaganKaitlyn GbruoskiDiego Gonzalez Walker GroffAbby GrosshandlerSamuel GroveKeenan GyureJenna HackettFriedrich HallLogan HarrisTristan HawkinsSydney HennesenJulia HenryLuke HollowayChristina HuppAlysson IgnacioSteven JacksonAlexandra JennyElias JohnsonMaya JohnsonAlina JoklikLarissa JoklikAngela KasyokaMatthew Kearney

Ethan KranepoolCollin LaskeyLia LeocadioEmma LewisJackson LymanMaile MaldonadoJames MarshallJames MastersonCourtney McCloughanJacob McKennaRebecca MesserCorinne MickalitesJulie MorganSamantha MorganJoshua MrukSierra NelsCara NewellBenjamin NguyenKatelyn O’ConnorAidan O'DonnellLiam O'DonnellEmma OgdenDelaney OlexaElla OlexaGarrett OlsonGabriella OsorioRebecca PalmateerKatherine PanebiancoSophia ParsonsIsabella PerezJoshua PetschkeEthan PintoNicole Pinto

Aliana Poilluci FloresKiera PressleyBrenda RizzutoCyan RobertsMatilyn RobertsShea RobinsonLillian RodakGabriella RomanoAnika RuffBenjamin RyanHannah SchuhAidan SesslerTrevor SimoraColin SmithNathan SopkoMollie SperrazzaWilliam StaabSean StaceyMargaret SternWilliam Stevens IIIElena SuarezKylee TranAnna Van De CarrKyle VeachPablo VelosaBenjamin VignolaWyatt WeberJordan WilkensMark WilliamsAnnie WinterMarcelina WolakAnnabeth WoodMeghan WorshamNicholas Yablunosky

Celebrating Confirmation

On Saturday, October 5, 160 Candidates celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with our bishop, Luis Raphael Zarama. Please pray for these newly confirmed that they use the gifts bestowed upon them by the Holy Spirit to spread the Good News wherever they may go.

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Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and PeaceOutreach Ministries

Becky Cawley, Office of Justice and Peace

Inspired by our patron St. Francis of Assisi who is the patron saint of ecology, our parish has been committed to issues of environ-mental concern and looking for ways to be better stewards of God’s creation. Next month, we are hosting an event in partnership with the Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle entitled “Creation Care and the Bible.” This event will be Tuesday, October 22 from 7:00 to 9:00pm in Anthony Hall Founders Room. The featured speaker, Stephen Jurovics, Ph.D., author of the book Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, And Climate Change, will speak about the deep con-nection between both Old and New Testament teachings and environmental justice in today’s world. He will offer ideas about how people of faith can become inspired to take action. After Dr. Jurovic’s presentation, there will be opportunities for working together in interfaith ac-tion teams to become agents of change in our community related to creation care and climate justice. Please RSVP for this event at http://bit.ly/bibleandcreationcare. For further information, contact Trevor Thompson, Director of Justice and Peace, 919-847-8205x270.

Each October, the US Bishops invite us to deepen our understanding, value, and engagement with building a culture that cherishes every human life. Rooted in the belief that all humans are made in the image and likeness of God, the Church has long proclaimed that human life is sacred and each person, therefore, is entitled to be treated with the greatest respect and dignity.At all stages of our lives, from the mo-ment of conception through the vulnerable years of childhood and old age to the very moment of natural death, we deserve the care and attention that belong to beings of inestimable worth. There is nothing a person can do or undergo to forfeit this lofty status - even those who are unborn, commit heinous crimes, acquire debilitating diseases, or find themselves separated from their homelands retain immense worth and dignity. This is the Church’s consistent voice when it expresses itself in the public sphere, within a culture that seems to too often devalue life’s inherent dignity and worth. We want to be sure that no matter who you are, you have an opportunity to live into the tran-scendent dignity and love that you deserve as a child of God.As we know well, throughout history and still today, human life, in all its transcendent giftedness, dignity and beauty is threatened in many ways, and because of this, we are often asked to advocate and take action on behalf of the poor and vulnerable. Whether this is when we sit with the single mom and unborn child in southeast Raleigh or the elderly woman at Abbotswood, whether we are writing and visiting men and women on Death Row or sitting holding someone’s hand at Wake Med, or whether we are walking with those in poverty or writing a

letter to our legislator about poor conditions in detention centers for immigrant children, the Church challenges us, saying “we cannot and must not sit on the sidelines in the fight for life, justice, and peace.”We are challenged not to just communicate our life-as-gift posture in words but in every aspect of our lives. Perhaps, you have a neighbor who is now unexpectedly expecting a child and have an opportunity to support her in this uncertain and complex time, one that often raises feelings of fear, shame, and doubt. Perhaps, you are exploring the possi-bility of adoption, wondering if your heart and home can welcome an adopted child with the same love as a biological child. Perhaps, you are accompanying your aging parents to con-sider how they wish their end of life care and medical decisions to be made that reflect their faith commitments. Perhaps, you feel called to join a ministry that reaches out to those who dignity is being threatened or who suffer through policies that do not support life, like our prison pen pal ministry, Gabriel Project’s work with single mothers, or Project Rachel’s post-abortion healing retreats. Perhaps, you are being called to pray, whether that’s in your own home or with others on the sidewalks in front of Central Prison or Planned Parenthood. In each of these ways, we can embody a spiri-tuality that communicates life is a gift.

This year’s Respect Life Month theme is “Christ, Our Hope: In Every Season of Life.” Hope is a powerful aspect of our faith in God, communicating our deep sense of trust that although we do not know the details of what awaits us or have all the answers to life’s mys-teries, we, nevertheless trust that God, who is Love incarnate, who knit us in our mother’s womb, will never abandon us. Be this hope for another today!

Faith Formation Ministries

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New! Evening Bible StudyThe Gospel of John

Written in a poetic and symbolic style, John's Gospel tells the life story of Jesus, the incarnate Word of God. It begins with his heavenly existence and his descent into the world. It follows Jesus through his public ministry of 'signs' that lead to his passion, death, resurrection, and ultimate ascent to the 'glory' of his heavenly Father. Many of Jesus' miracles and teachings in John appear in no other gospel and what is com-mon to John and any of the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) is always told in a distinctive fashion by John. John places a special emphasis on Jesus' commandment to 'Love one another as I love you' (John 15:12).This study has 15 sessions, incorporating an introductory ses-sion and 14 lessons. The last 3 sessions cover the Johannine letters, making it possible to adapt the study to 12 sessions by concentrating the study only on the Gospel of John. The Study Set includes a Study Guide by Little Rock Scripture Study Staff and the New Collegeville Bible Commentary, The Gospel According to John and the Johannine Letters, by Scott M. Lewis (Liturgical Press).The facilitator for this study is longtime St. Francis parishioner, bible study facilitator, and Master Catechist, Rich Zemonek.Wednesday evenings (7:00-8:30pm), 15 sessions: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 (OFF 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)Cost: $27 per person – includes journal, study guide, and course materials. Registration closes on October 13, the maximum number of participants is 15.

To register, visithttps://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-formation/.

All second grade parishioners are invited to dress up as their favorite Saint for 9:30 Mass on Sunday, October 27. They will process into Mass and celebrate afterwards with a trunk-or-treat in the Assisi Community Center. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094caba723a5f49-holyween.

Wednesday Evening PrayerJoin the community in Wednesday Evening Prayer on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:00pm in the church. Everyone is welcome to attend, learn about, and join the voices of Christians throughout time as we pray through the Psalms! Questions? Email tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org.

Introduction to Liturgy SeriesWednesday evenings in OctoberTo learn more about the importance of our liturgy to our life of faith and what it means to participate in the liturgy, join us for this 5-week Introduction to Liturgy seminar starting in October. Evening prayer will be held in the church at 6:30pm with (optional) refreshments in Anthony Hall Founders Room starting at 6:00pm. For more information or to register, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/adult-formation/.

Education Ministries

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• When: Sunday, November 3 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm

• Where: Clare Fellowship Hall

• What: Amazing Raffle Baskets to win (tickets only $2.00!)Silent Auction Fall Carnival Games for your kidsGreat food (Hotdogs, Chili & BBQ)Cupcake Walk

Coming Soon - Information about preordering food and game bracelets.Spread the news – don’t miss out on this great community event!

Save The Date!

The Franciscan School is happy to announce our Open House on Sunday, October 27 after the 11:30 Mass. Come see what our school has to offer!At The Franciscan School, we have provided our students with an excellent education from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade for the past 20 years of our service to the St. Francis of Assisi Parish. We want all of our parishioners and their friends who are interested in an excellent Catholic education in a Franciscan environment to know The Franciscan School, the St. Francis Parish K-8 school, is ready to talk with you about how we can serve your children’s needs. We integrate high-tech educational tools and challenging academics into our classrooms; we have been a National Blue Ribbon School since 2011 in recognition of our student’s academic excellence; we have a talented and enthusiastic faculty and staff; and we provide educational excellence inclusive of the diverse learning styles of all children. We emphasize Faith, Academics, and Service as the touchstones of the experience at The Franciscan School. Faith drives all we do and we emphasize how our Catholicism is part of our everyday lives. We demonstrate that through our school’s service projects, where our students provided assistance to thousands of people just last year and through the understanding of our roles in the world as faithful Catholics. We work in concert with our parents to assure that we send confident, academically prepared Catholic students out into the world ready for its challenges and always equipped to serve those in need as the hands and feet of Christ on Earth!We are the St. Francis of Assisi Parish school and we are here to provide you with a great education steeped in the Catholic and Franciscan values we all embrace. Come join us!

Save the Date!

Parish Life MinistriesYouth Basketball: Registration is NOW OPEN! The 30th season of the popular St. Francis Youth Basketball league is open for registration! For information on the program and to register, please visit our website at https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/youthbasketballgeneral-information/.

Fall Parent Child and Youth Classes:Registration is now open for Fall classes! Are you look-ing for a fun filled activity to do with your young child? Want to learn sign language to better communicate with your infant or toddler? Want to learn some new signs with your toddler and incorporate them with song? Want to connect with your toddler or preschooler with music? Check out Community Life’s Parent Child and Youth Classes. All Parent/Child and Youth Classes are located in the Cupertino Room of the Assisi Community Center. For more information, visit our website at https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/parent-child-classes-2/.

Fall Youth Basketball Skills CampsRegistration is NOW OPEN! Are you looking to improve your game? We are offering a final skills clinic for Youth Basketball players. The clinic will be held on Tuesday nights. Skills Camp 2: October 8, 15, & 22 Times: 1st to 4th grade, 5:30-6:45pm 5th to 8th grade, 7:00-8:15pm Cost: $20 per session per person. For more information, please email mary.arleth@stfrancisraleigh.org or visit our website at https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/athletics.

Women’s Adult Competitive Volleyball Are you interested in playing competitive volleyball? If so, join us on Tuesdays evenings, 8:45-10:00pm in the Assisi Community Center Gym! For information, please visithttps://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/community-life-adult-open-play/.

Join Girl ScoutsDo you have a daughter who is interested in joining Girl Scouts? Girl Scouts begin as early as Kindergarten and continue into high school! If you have questions regarding our scouting troops that meet at St. Francis, starting your own troop, or scouting in general, please contact Melissa O’Connor at melissa.oconnor@stfrancisraleigh.org.

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Kathleen Owen, Director of Parish Life

I recently went to daily Mass. There was a time when I tried to go weekly, but, well, you know….life happens. I was so surprised by the changes in folks since I last attended. I can only imagine the changes they saw in me, but were too kind to point out!There’s a certain insulation in going to Mass and sitting in the same place. You know the people around you. You may not know their names, but you know where they like to sit, you know if they come with a friend or a spouse. You know if they come early or scoot in just behind the priest. You know if they hold hands during the Our Father or if they keep their hands to themselves. You know if they are one of the ‘dine and dash’ folks who leaves right after receiving the Eucha-rist. You don’t know them, but you know quite a bit about them. But as I looked around, I noticed some new canes, I noticed that some moved a bit slower (I’m included in that group!), and some who used to bring spouses were there by themselves. What I should have done is made contact with them, a simple, “It’s good to see you!” That would have done the trick. It would have made them feel no-ticed, that they mattered, and it would have given them the opening to let me know how they and their family are really doing. I could’ve even introduced myself. But I didn’t do that. I made eye contact, smiled, and went on my way. I have to tell you I’ve been kicking myself ever since. There’s a sense of community when you recognize and are recognized by people when you come in to Mass. But it’s different when we are in rela-tionship with those around us. There’s a sense of being needed, of belonging, of being part of something much larger. There are so many times in life when we have to face our journeys alone, but Mass and Church shouldn’t be one of them. We need to really take advantage of the time at the beginning of Mass when we are asked to greet those around us and really connect with people. If someone has been absent and just returned, it’s okay to tell them they have been missed. If someone looks sad, it’s okay to mention they seem down and ask if they’d like to go for coffee/tea and talk. That’s what community does. They keep in touch, they reach out, they offer comfort, consolation, and even congratulations! They are a familiar face in the crowd, a hug, a laugh and potential friend. Look how much you already have in common! If you feel that your life has changed and you’d like to talk about it, contact me at kathleen.owen@stfrancisraleigh.org or 919-847-8205x241.

A Familiar Face in the Crowd

After Jesus’ resurrection, He appears to two men traveling to the city of Emmaus, but they don’t recognize Him.

From Welcome to Relationship

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October 9Grief Support Group MeetingSt. Francis Of Assisi Grief Support Group will meet on Wednesday, October 9 in Anthony Hall Room 402 from 10:00 to 11:30am. Being able to share your grief with others who are also coping with the death of a loved one (family member or friend) helps you to understand the process of grief. “Grief shared is Grief diminished.” We invite you to join us. One of our parishioners will share a grief journey which led her to meditation and contemplation. For more information and questions, please email Marsha Riely at marshariely@mac.com.October 950+ Seniors Group Game Day BUNCO. We invite all those 50 years of age or older to join us Wednesday, October 9, at 12:00noon in Clare Fellow-ship Hall for an exciting game of BUNCO. Participants need not be members of the 50+ Adult Group to attend, play, and enjoy Game Day so bring your friends! No gaming skills are required to play BUNCO and the outcome is left entirely to the roll of 3-dice – just roll and keep tally of your points (GOAL = 21 points). Cash prizes will be awarded to the most wins, losses, and BUNCOs. Drinks will be served and members are asked to bring a small snack to share. October 12 – December 22St. Francis FeedsBreakfast at Oak City Cares. We heard you! You wanted more oppor-tunities to serve the hungry and home-less of downtown Raleigh so we are now serving every 4th Sunday of the month, in addition to every other 2nd Saturday of the month! Oak City Cares is a new multi services center which replaced our be-loved Oak City Outreach Center. On our scheduled dates, we provide the food, serve the breakfast meal, and visit with guests in the dining room of this brand new, beautiful center. We hope you’ll join us sometime and bring your family and friends as together we seek to live out the Gospel in this very meaningful and

This Week September – MayHomework HelpersHomework Helpers is an after school program with The Hispanic Family Cen-ter, a program of Catholic Charities that is dedicated to empowering low income Hispanic families to become more inte-grated in the community and to improving their quality of life through programs of education, health, job training, etc. Many of the children of The Hispanic Family Center come from homes where the parents have poor English skills and are living with heavy concerns like poverty and illness. Homework helpers is aimed at helping these children with their home-work and daily lessons once a week. We have seen amazing progress from so many of these children already and we’d love to continue to help them with your help! Please contact Michelle Harris at michelle.harris95@gmail.com or sign up by visiting www.bit.ly/homeworkhelpers2019-2020.October 5/6Knights of Columbus Membership Drive The Knights of Columbus will be having a membership drive. If you are a man of the parish and at least 18 years old, you are welcome to join. Visit https://www.kofc9709.org/membership.aspx or stop by this weekend after Mass. You can enjoy some refreshments and learn more about the Knights here at St. Francis in Clare Fellowship Hall. Visit, they’re in the blue shirts!October 6Blessing of the AnimalsLabyrinth area 3:00-3:30pm.October 7Men’s Prayer Breakfast Join us at 7:00am in the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center. Fr Steve K. will continue his review of The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen.Any questions, contact Norman Tuomi at norman3722@att.net.

and Beyond...much needed way. Thank you for any help you can provide! To sign up:www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCocto-ber12-2019www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCocto-ber27-2019www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCnovem-ber24-2019www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecem-ber14-2019www.bit.ly/breakfastatOCCdecem-ber22-2019October 13Altar Server TrainingInterested in being an altar server? Join us on Sunday, October 13 at 12:45pm in the church. Questions, contact Joni Madormo at 440-364-9597 or email rmadormo@sbcglobal.net.October 14St Vincent de PaulWe are looking for couches, chairs, tables and appliances for a neighbor; if you have items to donate, contact Dea-con Steve at 732-213-0104. If you know of anyone with a car/truck/boat/cycle to donate, contact Tom Nolan at 508-827-6155. If you have any questions about SVdP, contact Cathy Smith at smithtcr@gmail.com. Meetings are in the Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center and begin at 6:45pm.October 15First Responders Tribute DinnerThe Knights of Columbus is hosting the 4th Annual Tribute Dinner for the Firefighters, Sheriff Deputies, Police Officers and EMS personnel serving in our community. This event will be held on October 15 at 6:30 pm in Clare Fellowship Hall. Parishioners are invited. If interested, please contact Tony Rivezzo at 919-422-0110 or ajrive@aol.com.October 16, Nov 3 – April 5, April 15Helen Wright Center for WomenThe Helen Wright Center for Women has been providing warm food, genuine care, and safe shelter from the weatherand violence to single women without children in their care for years. Guests of

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the center are offered an opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency throughintensive case management services.For over 20 years, St. Francis par-ish families have been quietly and beautifully providing meals, serving, and visiting with women of the center on a monthly basis. These families attest to what we know to be true in the Gospels; reaching out to people in need not only connects you to them, it connects you to each other and it con-nects you to God. Would you and your family consider helping your sisters in Christ with a home-cooked meal a couple of times a month? We hope so! How wonderful to be better connected with your growing children and spouse while helping others lift themselves out of poverty. If you would like more infor-mation or to sign up to help with dinner meals, please follow this link:www.bit.ly/SFA-HWCWdinnermealmin-istry or contact Angela Zemonek at zfamilync@yahoo.com or 919-931-3293. For information and to sign up to help with breakfast meals, please contact Nam Douglass at namdoug-lass@bellsouth.net or 919-412-5182. Thank you for any help you can provide!Wednesdays through October 28RCIA Inquiry SessionsThe RCIA is a journey of faith that takes as long as it takes, so we begin with a period of “Inquiry”, where any-one is invited to come and ask lots of questions to see if the Catholic Church is something of which he/she wants to pursue being a part of. This process is for those who are not baptized or for people who are baptized in other Christian faith traditions. It is also for baptized Catholics who have not yet received First Eucharist and/or Confirmation. RCIA Inquiry sessions run every Wednesday through October 28 at 6:30pm in Anthony Hall Found-ers Room. You can join us at any time! Refreshments will be available starting at 6:00pm. Questions? Please contact jennifer.fiduccia@stfrancisraleigh.org.

December 11-13St. Francis 50+ Adult groupJoin the St. Francis 50+ Adult group on A Carolina Christmas Motor coach Tour as they celebrate the holidays in Western NC. They will begin the tour in Kernersville and end in Hendersonville with stops along the way to historic homes decorated for the holidays as well as to the gingerbread display at the Omni Grove Park Inn. They will also be attending a new Christmas production at the Flat Rock Play-house. Accomodations are $524 pp (based on double occupancy) and $129pp extra for single occupancy. This includes: Accommodations at Mountain Lodge; bus transporta-tion; 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners; sights and admissions. Call 919-889-4900 to reserve your spot. $100 deposit due by October 15 and final payment due November 5. Pay-ments should be mailed to Carolina Cruise & Tours 2720 Winter Song Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614

Who lives in Holy Name Province?There are 325 Franciscan Friars in Holy Name Province serving the people of God in a wide variety of settings – colleges, parishes, urban ministry centers and diverse social ministries along the East Coast. Today we continue the mission of Saint Francis to make the Gospel message come alive in our con-temporary world. We live in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Our backgrounds are diverse and our ministries are varied; most of us serve in pastoral roles, while others work in education, social ministry, administration, and manual trades.What is the mission of the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province?The core of Franciscanism is in the living out of the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Church according to the rule of life proposed and observed by Saint Francis of Assisi to preach this message to every creature. This is our purpose and mission.Our message is very simple: God loves each of us totally and unconditionally.What makes the Franciscan Friars different?The Franciscan Friars have always been thought of as “of the people and with the people”. Living in community is a core value and often helps the Friars to put things in a more “down to earth” perspective. The Friars never see themselves as better than anyone, and therefore they are not judgmental and are very accepting of everyone, those who are in the faith community and those who are not.All Are Welcome is the usual core of Franciscan hospitality.

The Franciscan ChallengeQ & A’s

October Envelope schedule October 6 WeeklyOctober 6 Mortgage SundayOctober 13 WeeklyOctober 20 WeeklyOctober 20 Propagation of the Faith World Mission October 27 WeeklyNovember 1 All Saints DayNovember 2 All Souls Day

Faith DirectIf you would like to make changes to your Faith Direct giving and cannot remember your account ID and Password, please call them at 1-866-507-8757. Our church ID is NC674. You can also reach them at www.FaithDirect.net.

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Volunteer OpportunitiesAA 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 thru the garage. Al-Anon Meetings: Sun. 7:00pm, LaVerna, lower level.Always God’s Children: LGBT people, family, and friends are invited to this support group to discuss issues of personal concern in a confidential, welcoming place. Meets October 6 at 3:15pm in Anthony Hall Room 406. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/LGBT.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 Rm. 402. Linda Tucker, ltucker40@nc.rr.com, 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 mpmkelly@hotmail.com, or just drop by.Divorce Care: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm in the Cupertino Rm. of the Assisi Community Center. Confidential, co-ed healing from separation and divorce. Contact Bill Morgan at dejanuts@yahoo.com.Grief Support Group Next meeting is October 9 at 10:00am in Anthony Hall Room 402. Contact Marsha Riely at marshariely@me.com.Job Connections: We provide tools and advice on how to stay motivated and on target. To enroll, contact Mary Horner at SFA.JCM@gmail.com.Men’s Ministry: Breakfast October 7, 7:00am, Padua Room of the Assisi Community Center. Visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/mensministry/ for details.Padre Pio Secular Franciscans: Learn more about living Franciscan spirituality in the secular world. Monthly Gatherings the 4th Sunday of the month, 1-3 Founders Room. Contact: Lee Cunningham - emcunningham3@gmail.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: Clare Hall Room 201, October 17, 12:00noon-2:00pm. 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. 50+ Adults Group: Monthly potluck luncheons throughout the year and monthly game days, September through May in Clare Fellowship Hall. Contact Gene Schulz, 919-562-0477. Women’s Ministry: - Tue Evenings with Anna Fowler – annafowler@nc.rr.com - Friday Morning with Celesta Carlson – ccarlson210@gmail.com

Group OpportunitiesDivorceCare and DivorceCare4Kids:We need adults and teens to help facilitate our next session of DivorceCare and DivorceCare4Kids session. Training is pro-vided. If you or your 9-12th graders have experienced divorce and are looking for service hours, contact Kathleen Owen at kathleen.owen@stfrancisraleigh.org or 919-847-8205x241.Stephen Ministry:Our Stephen Ministry is accepting applications for our next training session starting in January. For more information, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/stephen-ministry/Contact kathleen.owen@stfrancisraleigh.org or 919-847-8205x241.Transportation Ministry:Drivers Needed for the Transportation Ministry. There are people on our waiting list who would like to come to Mass, but don’t have transportation. If you have room in your car, could you bring someone even once each month? Please contact Stephanie Smith at 919-302-0080. Eucharist Ministry to The Meadows:Would you consider volunteering on Saturday at The Mead-ows? There is a need for volunteers with the Eucharist Ser-vices. This is a great opportunity for families. For information, please contact Andrea McVerry at amcverry@yahoo.com. Eucharistic Ministry to Springmoor:If you enjoy sharing the Eucharist and the whole experience of mass, please consider sharing it with those who can no longer come to the table at Mass. Eucharistic Ministry to Springmoor is in need of additional volunteers. To volunteer for the EMs to Springmoor, please contact Janice Horner at 484-949-1417.Caring Casseroles:Please remember that some of our families are facing challeng-ing circumstances and could use your help. Consider making a freezable casserole (not frozen) to help someone who is caring for a loved one who is ill, someone who is between jobs, or someone who just needs to feel the care and love of our parish as they rise to meet the challenges of life. For more information, visit https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/caring-casserole/.

If you are a retired or practicing Special Education teacher, would you consider helping me? I need to draw on your experience for a new ministry. Please contact kathleen.owen@stfrancisraleigh.org or 919-847-8205x241.

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Diocese of Raleigh News

Next weekend is Catholic Charities Sunday! As part of Catholic Charities Sunday, Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama will share a special message about the work of Catholic Charities throughout the Diocese. Details will also be shared about “Open House” events which will be taking place at Catholic Charities offices across the Diocese on Wednesday, October 16. Come to Mass next weekend with an open heart to learn more about the impactful work of Catholic Charities.

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WelcomeNew Parishioner Registration Toni Hammes 847-8205x265Becoming Catholic Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238Get Involved! Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Franciscan FriarsPastor Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M. 847-8205x224Assistant to the Pastor Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249Associate Pastor Fr. Steve Kluge, O.F.M. 847-8205x226Associate Pastor Fr. Jim Sabak, O.F.M. 847-8205x261Deacon Stephen Andrews 732-213-0104SacramentsBaptism Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244First Reconciliation Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496First Eucharist Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496Confirmation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239Matrimony Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Holy Orders Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M. 847-8205x224Anointing of the Sick Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Reconciliation Appointments Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249RCIA Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238Sacraments Administration Martina Dumberger 847-8205x264

Funeral Planning Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249Columbarium Niches Tresa Pickup 847-8205x249

The Franciscan SchoolPrincipal Mike Watson 919-534-4840Receptionist (Main Number) Terri Layer 919-534-4837Admissions & Marketing Lura Tysiac 847-8205x469Assistant Principal, K-5 Michele Northington 847-8205x254Assistant Principal 6-8 Colette Dziadul 847-8205x651St. Francis PreschoolDirector Heidi Hobler 847-8205x240Assistant to the Director Shelley Freeman 847-8205x262Admissions and Marketing Jennifer Stephens 847-8205x377Faith Formation Director Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238Children’s Faith Formation Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496Middle School Faith Formation Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239Coordinator of Youth Ministry Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223 Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489Parish OperationsDir of Strategic Planning Tricia Henry 847-8205x375 Communications and Webmaster Diogenes Ruiz 847-8205x271 Human Resources Trish Adamkowski 847-8205x236 Safe Environment Specialist Trina Sugrue 847-8205x245 Director of Stewardship Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Parishioner Records Toni Hammes 847-8205x265Director of Finance Rob Neppel 847-8205x243Director of Facilities Marc Kielty 847-8205x227

Get Care! Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Care Home Eucharist Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Feed the Need (meals) Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Medical Facility Visits Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Transportation to Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Stephen Ministry Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241St. Vincent de Paul Leave Voicemail 919-534-4842Good Grief Marsha Riely marshariely@me.comGriefShare Marlys Varga marlysvarga@hotmail.com

PrayersPrayer Line Jackie Adamo 847-8205x268Prayers Jackie Adamo 847-8205x268Receive a Prayer Shawl Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Support GroupsDivorce Care William Morgan dejanuts@yahoo.comJob Connections Mary Horner 610-755-5392Seeing God in your Cancer Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241AA Daily Reprieve Group Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Al-Anon Madeline Horrigan 919-923-1234 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Linda Tucker 937-478-9537

Get Involved! Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222 Worship MinistriesDirector of Liturgy and Music Jim Wahl 847-8205x230Coordinator of Liturgical Ministers Jim Wahl 847-8205x230Altar Servers & Thurifers Joanie Madormo rmadormo@sbcglobal.netChildren’s Liturgy of the Word Jackie Kelly 203-512-8807Church Keeping Beverly Saunders 919-846-5795Cross Bearers Joseph Randazzo josephjrandazzo1@gmail.comDeaf Ministry Jean Cooke-Byrne 919-412-8365Environment & Art Theresa Baumgartner 919-848-3383Eucharistic Ministers Jim Wahl 847-8205x230Funeral Ministers Lisa Gianturco 919-845-9718Hospitality Hands Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Lectors Mike Wrzesien 919-624-1592Master of Ceremonies Michael & Julie Ducatte 919-622-8883 Medical Presence at Mass Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Music Ministry Joyce Petzka jepetzka@gmail.comParking Ministry Steve Burdett 919-845-2714Ushers Troy Chaput troy.chaput@gmail.com Weekend Receptionists Kathleen Owen 847-8205x241Weekend Welcome Hosts Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Wedding Directors Carol Ricotta 919-554-8896Outreach MinistriesDirector of Justice and Peace Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270St. Francis Feeds Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Brown Bag Ministry Mailbox stfrancisbbm@gmail.comOak City Cares Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Catholic Parish Outreach Food Drive Sue Hand 919-846-7954Panera Food Pick Up Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Ronald McDonald House Mailbox stfrancisrmhministry@gmail.comJobs for Life Dinners Ellen Ferrone ellen.ferrone@gmail.comOur Lady of Rosary Food Pantry Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Interfaith Food Shuttle Becky Cawley 847-8205x267

St Francis ServesCommunity Garden Pat & Paul Kelly 919-413-8833Curbside Care Ian Gillen ianjgillen@gmail.comDuke Children’s Hospital Joe and Geanie Slifer 919-870-6993Family Promise / WHIN Hosts Ron Smith 919-455-7786Gabriel Project Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Migrant Ministry Bruce Cartier bcartier7@gmail.comPrison Pen Pal Jill Balogh jbalogh@nc.rr.comR.A.R.E. Tom Zimmerman thomaspzimmerman@bellsouth.netRed Cross Blood Drive Bryan Kozak 910-728-9200Refugee Resettlement Aggie Dalton aggiedalton@gmail.comSt Francis Builds / Habitat Diane & Bob Steinbeiser 919-846-8026St Vincent de Paul Ministers Cathy Smith 419-348-8843Support Circles Kat and Ferrel Guilroy ferrel.guillory@gmail.comWhitaker House Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270St Francis on MissionInternational Mission Trips Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Sister Parish - Guatemala Carie Gunnells carie.gunnells@gmail.comSt. Francis Inn, Philadelphia John Budway 305-205-5104St Francis LearnsCatholic Social Teaching http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/Care for Creation Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Community Conversations Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Engaging Spiritualty Becky Cawley 847-8205x267Just Faith Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270Justice Theater Project http://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/Peace Pole Prayer Ben Whitehouse whitehouseben5@gmail.comStudy Circles Trevor Thompson 847-8205x270

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St. Francis of Assisi Community CenterCoordinator of Community Center Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Athletic Programs Mary Arleth 847-8205x358Assisi Café Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Parish Events (FrancisFest) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Summer Camps (Camp Francis) Ashley Watson 847-8205x444Community OrganizationsGirl Scouts of USA Melissa O’Connor 847-8205x296BSA Scouts:Troop 352 (6th-12th, boys) Mark Priest scoutmaster352@gmail.comBSA Scouts:Troop 219 (6th-12th, girls) Scott Cash scoutmaster219tfs@gmail.comBSA Cub Scouts: Pack 352 (K-5th) Mike Hutchinson membershippack352.comKnights of Columbus Bob Weisenberger 919-723-7424Secular Franciscan Order Lee Cunningham http://ofscentralnc.orgFaith Formation MinistriesDirector of Faith Formation Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238Assisi Scripture Study Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238Baptism Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Marriage Ministry Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Confirmation Sponsors Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239Children’s Formation Group Leader Sarah Bowser 847-8205x496Family & Marriage Enrichment Team Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Middle School Formation Group Thomas Bulick 847-8205x239Faith Formation Retreats and Camps Jennifer McCourt 847-8205x269Faith Formation Registration & EventsPatti Panizza 847-8205x237Youth Ministry Group Leader Marisa Ferrara 847-8205x223RCIA Team & Sponsors Jenn Fiduccia 847-8205x238Play and Pray (Sunday Nursery) Tara Moore 847-8205x489Young Adults Bible Study Group Tim Hetzel 847-8205x244Stewardship Ministries Director of Stewardship Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Stewardship Committee Deb Royals-Mizerk 847-8205x222Way of Francis Ben Whitehouse whitehouseben5@gmail.com

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