Mike Watson, Author at The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi

Francis Fest, A Celebration of Community

September 11, 2025

Francis Fest is a hallmark of the St. Francis of Assisi community, but it wasn’t always in its current form. “When we first started this parish, Father English, if you remember, had the house across…

Francis and the Canticle of the Creatures

August 27, 2025

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We continue to celebrate the 800th anniversary of many aspects of the life of Saint Francis here at the parish. Articles on when Francis received the wounds of Christ, or stigmata, and his creation of…

Sharing Faith to Discern God’s Place in your Life

August 14, 2025

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“Spiritual direction,” says Nancy Jones, an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, “is a special time set aside to meet with another person who treasures their devotion to God, wants to nourish their relationship with Jesus, and is…

Food Truck For The Hungry

July 18, 2025

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Have you ever eaten at a food truck? If you are in your mid-20s to upper 30s, you probably have. More than 60% of that age cohort has taken advantage of the availability and relatively…

A Strong Beginning

July 2, 2025

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The St. Francis Preschool will begin its 34th year of service to the parents of St. Francis of Assisi parish in September, 34 years of providing foundational education in the faith. It all started with…

Ministering To All

June 19, 2025

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“Whenever you are there for another person, a closeness is created. Person-to-person relationships have been scientifically proven to improve the physical, mental, and spiritual health of both people,” says Nancy Falanga, one of the ministry…

Pope Leo XIV, New Leadership For The Church

June 5, 2025

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The election of a new Pope is always a moment of unique focus and nervous excitement for Catholics and many others worldwide. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion…

Finding a Way Home

May 8, 2025

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Passage Home is a non-profit organization in Wake County that assists youth, individuals, families, and veterans achieve self-sufficiency to break the multi-generational cycle of poverty. They offer housing and support services to include workforce development,…

Stewardship without Assumption

April 23, 2025

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JaVon Hansknecht joined the staff of St. Francis of Assisi as the Director of Justice and Peace in the summer of 2023, bringing an open mind and knowledge of the parish's welcoming reputation, and for…

The Liturgy of the Church Year: The Easter Vigil

April 10, 2025

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“The Easter (or Paschal) Vigil is THE liturgy of the Church year and is the most important Eucharistic celebration of the year. Its roots reach back to the Apostolic generation. In the Church’s…

Francis Fest, A Celebration of Community

Francis and the Canticle of the Creatures

Sharing Faith to Discern God’s Place in your Life

Food Truck For The Hungry

A Strong Beginning

Ministering To All

Pope Leo XIV, New Leadership For The Church

Finding a Way Home

Stewardship without Assumption

The Liturgy of the Church Year: The Easter Vigil

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