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St. Francis and the Stigmata

March 27, 2024

Many people are unfamiliar with “the stigmata.” As Wikipedia says, “ In Catholicism, stigmata are bodily wounds, scars and pain which appear in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ…

Easter Blessings

March 14, 2024

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Traditionally, new Catholics are received into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil Mass by celebrating the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. The ritual that brings individuals into the Catholic church…

Summer Service through Mercy Camp and Mission Mercy

March 1, 2024

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Mercy Camp has been a summer fixture at St. Francis for two decades, and Mission Mercy is approaching a decade of summer service! Each summer, these camps offer the youth at St. Francis the opportunity…

What sign can you show us?

February 29, 2024

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In the Lenten Gospel Jesus is asked “What sign can you show us?” Every day the blessings of our lives are signs that God has visited us. The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides a…

Lent with a “Greener” Focus

February 15, 2024

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Traditionally, when Lent approaches, people ask themselves, “What should I give up for Lent this year?” In recent years, however, the idea has been to see what you can add to your life during Lent…

Planning for Success: The Strategic Plan Process For St. Francis

February 4, 2024

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Strategic planning is the art and science of formulating, implementing, and evaluating the priorities for an organization where it can have the most impact based on its vision and mission. “When doing this process…

Catholic Schools Week: United in Faith and Community

January 20, 2024

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“T he faculty and staff of our two schools are making a big difference in the lives of their students. They do a great job instilling the relationships and beliefs important to us as Catholic…

Oak City Cares Ministry — A Great Christmas Eve Brunch and Looking Forward to 2024!

January 5, 2024

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear friends of Oak City Cares! Thank you for your generous spirit in helping the guests at Oak City Cares. Your donations of food and time serving make a…

A Dragon’s Tale

January 2, 2024

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There once was a Dragon, giant and colored green, who delighted so many children; it made quite a scene. For years, he watched the preschool playground for all, ensuring the kids were safe and didn’t…

Well, I made a difference for that one!

December 13, 2023

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Many of you have heard the story of the starfish on the beach. While indeed an imperfect analogy for this story, here is the tale: A young girl was walking along a beach where hundreds…

St. Francis and the Stigmata

Easter Blessings

Summer Service through Mercy Camp and Mission Mercy

What sign can you show us?

Lent with a “Greener” Focus

Planning for Success: The Strategic Plan Process For St. Francis

Catholic Schools Week: United in Faith and Community

A Dragon’s Tale

Well, I made a difference for that one!

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