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Thursdays in October – Cancer Support Group
7:00-8:00pm. Do you need to find comfort and peace within the storm? Is your storm cancer? St. Francis has a ministry for that, and we are here for you. Contact Suzanne Ziemer suzanne.ziemer@stfrancisraleigh.org.
October 1 – The Franciscan School 26/27 Application Opened
The application for the 2026-27 school year opens on October 1. We invite all parishioners to apply. If you are a current TFS family and have a rising kindergarten student, you must apply through the Family Portal. Parish families please visit our website (franciscanschool.org) to begin an application. Contact DawnMarie Smith, dawn.smith@stfrancisraleigh.org.
Through – October 7 – St Francis Youth Basketball League Registration
Join us for the 35th season of the St Francis Youth Basketball League. This program is open to girls and boys grades 1 thru 8. Registration is NOW! Regular Registration ends Sept,17 and late registration runs thru Oct 7. Contact Mary Arleth, mary.arleth@stfrancisraleigh.org. Register Here.
October 8 – 50+ Adult Group Game Day
11:30am. Join us in Fellowship Hall for our Monthly Game Day. We will be playing Left, Center, Right. Table stakes are $0.75 a game and exact change is appreciated. Contact ashley.watson@stfrancisraleigh.org.
October 10 – 23rd World Day Against the Death Penalty – CANC Event
4:00-5:30pm. Join with Catholics for Abolition in NC for prayer and peaceful protest on Oct. 10th, World Day Against the Death Penalty. Start at HNoJ’s Chapel for the rosary and then march to Central Prison. Or meet directly at Central Prison. Either way, stand against capital punishment! Questions to: catholicsforabolitionnc@gmail.com. More Information. Contact Nancy J Jones, catholicsforabolitionnc@gmail.com.
October 10 – Mass of Creation & Jazz and Gelato!
6:30-8:30pm. Join us for a special Mass of Creation as we gather to celebrate God’s gift of creation in prayer, song, and Franciscan spirit. After Mass, all are invited to Fellowship Hall for a joyful evening of Jazz and Gelato, a chance to relax, connect, and celebrate community together. Contact Stacey Shine, stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org.
October 11 – Misa de la Herencia Hispana
con Obispo Luis Rafael Zarama. 11:00am. Cathedral Holy Name of Jesus, 715 Nazareth St., Raleigh, NC 27606. 984-900-3182
October 11 – Pilgrimage of Hope at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
3:40-4:50pm. Meet for prayer, reflection and action followed by 5:00 Mass as Catholics celebrate a Jubilee year and 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures. This is a sacred opportunity to encounter Christ in Creation, and renew our relationship with God, the Earth, and one another. Contact Pat and Paul Kelly, mpmkelly@hotmail.com.
October 11 – Young Adult Bonfire with Fiat Franciscus
6:30-8:00pm. Join us at the Labyrinth for an evening around the fire with good company, sweet and savory s’mores, and meaningful conversation. Father Joseph will lead a discussion on prayer as we gather in fellowship. Open to young adults in their 20s–30s, children &families are welcome too! Contact Michelle Kaiser, mmk4894@yahoo.com.
October 13 – New Catholic High School Town Hall at St. Mary Magdalene
The Diocese of Raleigh is partnering with Cardinal Gibbons High School to develop a new Catholic high school in the Triangle, scheduled to open in the fall of 2028. The school’s mission will focus on addressing each student’s academic and spiritual needs, and cultivating an environment of support and growth while maintaining a strong Catholic identity. Join us for a town hall to learn more and ask questions. All are welcome! Register Here.
All town hall meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please visit this link to learn more about the new high school and submit questions to the planning committee.
October 14 – First Responder’s Dinner
6:30pm. The Knights of is hosting, in Fellowship Hall an Appreciation Dinner for our First Responders, the firefighters, police, and sheriffs’ deputies who protect and serve in our community. Contact Tony Rivezzo, arivezzo82@gmail.com.
October 15 – Women’s Ministry: Preparing for Advent with Handel’s
Messiah 7:00-8:30pm. Join Women’s Ministry in the Padua Room on October 15 at 7:00pm to prepare for Advent with Handel’s Messiah. This scripturally-based masterwork will help us reflect on the coming of the Messiah. Tickets for the December 7 performance at Duke Chapel will be available for purchase. Register here. Contact Julia Snyder, jdsnyder@nc.rr.com.
October 18 – SFA Convocation 2025 | Journey Toward the Heart of God: A Franciscan Vision for Today
Join us on Saturday, October 18, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the SFA Convocation. Our keynote speaker, Fr. Kenneth Paulli, OFM, will present: “Journey Toward the Heart of God: God is Good, All the Time… All the Time, God is Good.”
In this uplifting keynote, Fr. Ken will reflect on how for over eight centuries, the Franciscan community has been noted for its joy in and praise of the Lord. Perhaps St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures best exemplifies this as this poem reveals to us God’s goodness in all of creation, and that God is good in every moment of life including the moment of earthly death. This keynote address celebrates such goodness. Join in the sharing of four stories to inspire our hearts to shout out: “God is Good, all the time … All the time, God is Good!”
Following the keynote, you’ll have the opportunity to attend two breakout sessions, each offering a choice of five speakers, for a total of ten inspiring presentations on a variety of topics.
Registration opens September 12 on Realm. The fee is $15 and includes lunch. Visit our website to learn more about our breakout speakers and plan your day.
October 20-24 – St Francis Inn Volunteer Trip
Upcoming week-long mission trip, 10/20/25 to 10/24/25, where a delegation of 5 to 6 SFA volunteers prepare and serve hot meals to the hungry and homeless in St Francis Inn, a Franciscan Eucharistic community in urban Philadelphia. If interested please email or text Diana Melo, melo.diana@gmail.com.
October 21 – The Chosen- Season 5 Viewing
9:45am. Join us in watching one episode of Season 5 of “The Chosen” each Tuesday at 9:45am in the Padua room beginning Oct. 21- Dec 16th. Contact: Tina Morgan tpm120@earthlink.net.
October 24 – Gates of Justice – North Carolina Master Chorale
7:30pm in the church. Join us for an inspiring evening of music that speaks to the soul and to society. The program features Dave Brubeck’s The Gates of Justice, a bold fusion of jazz, classical, and spiritual traditions calling for racial and social unity, paired with Margaret Bonds’ Credo, a powerful choral affirmation of human dignity and belief in justice. A stirring celebration of hope, resilience, and shared humanity — not to be missed. Get your tickets here.
October 24-26: Richard Rohr Conference, 9:00am-5:00pm
What do we do with Christianity? Join Richard Rohr and other teachers from the Center for Action & Contemplation to explore how to reimagine the faith, stories and traditions that have shaped our Christian lives. Contact Pam Peroutky, pperoutky@gmail.com or Deacon Steve, stephenwandrews@outlook.com 732-213-0104.
October 25 – Women’s Ministry Communion Service in God’s Creation
9:30-10:30am. Join us for the Women’s Ministry’s Communion Service in God’s Creation at St. Luke’s Outdoor Chapel. Led by Gladys Whitehouse, the service will be followed by some time to walk the paths of the outdoor Stations of the Cross and Rosary, enjoying fellowship and God’s creation together. Register here. Contact Lori Zagiba, lorizagiba@gmail.com.
Book Studies at St. Francis of Assisi Church
Interested in joining other parishioners in growing your faith through book studies? Check out the Book Studies currently being run at our parish. We have Bible studies and book studies, both virtual and in person. Click here to learn more about our amazing God through book studies! Contact Deacon Steve Andrews stephenwandrews@outlook.com.
November 8 – Greater Triangle CROP Hunger Walk
10:00am-12:30pm. Join fellow SFA community members and their families to walk in solidarity with those who are hungry and raise awareness of issues of hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster both locally and around the globe. Opportunities exist to walk, donate, or both! Invite a friend. Register online. Casey Slock, casey.slock@stfrancisraleigh.org.
November 12 – New Catholic High School Town Hall at Our Lady of Lourdes
The Diocese of Raleigh is partnering with Cardinal Gibbons High School to develop a new Catholic high school in the Triangle, scheduled to open in the fall of 2028. The school’s mission will focus on addressing each student’s academic and spiritual needs, and cultivating an environment of support and growth while maintaining a strong Catholic identity. Join us for a town hall to learn more and ask questions. All are welcome! Register Here.
All town hall meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please visit this link to learn more about the new high school and submit questions to the planning committee.
November 16 – OCIA Sponsors Needed
10:30am-11:30am. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults needs you! God has called and they have answered in abundance! Journey with one of our participants as they grow closer to God. Sponsor information session will be held on November 16 at 10:30am in Founders Room. Submit your interest here! Contact Charlee Halphen charleelhalphen@gmail.com.
November 22 – Discernment Retreat, Greenville ECU
Because a vocation is a serious commitment of one’s life to follow God’s call, proper effort and care are required to determine what God’s call is. This diligent consideration of what God is calling one to do is called vocational discernment.If you want help discerning where God may be leading you – from simple question to more in-depth guidance – we can help!
To learn more about the priesthood: visit www.ncpriest.org
January 24 – Discernment Retreat, Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill
Because a vocation is a serious commitment of one’s life to follow God’s call, proper effort and care are required to determine what God’s call is. This diligent consideration of what God is calling one to do is called vocational discernment.If you want help discerning where God may be leading you – from simple question to more in-depth guidance – we can help!
To learn more about the priesthood: visit www.ncpriest.org
March 21 – Discernment Retreat, Wilmington, UNC Wilmington
Because a vocation is a serious commitment of one’s life to follow God’s call, proper effort and care are required o determine what God’s call is. This diligent consideration of what God is calling one to do is called vocational discernment.If you want help diserning where God may be leading you – from simple question to more in-depth guidance – we can help!
To learn more about the priesthood: visit www.ncpriest.org
April 25 – Discernment Retreat, Elon, Elon University
Because a vocation is a serious commitment of one’s life to follow God’s call, proper effort and care are required to determine what God’s call is. This diligent consideration of what God is calling one to do is called vocational discernment.If you want help discerning where God may be leading you – from simple question to more in-depth guidance – we can help!
To learn more about the priesthood: visit www.ncpriest.org