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

Ministering to Our Youth

November 5, 2025

The Youth Ministry at St. Francis is an integral part of our faith formation ministries, fostering faith, friendship, and service. Tim Hetzel, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and Jess Montrella, Middle School Evangelization…

Confirming Your Faith

October 22, 2025

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Did you know that it was the belief in the great importance of the Eucharist by Pope Pius X (Pope from 1903-1914) that led to the First Eucharist being moved to a younger age and…

The Family: Important at Home and as Part of the Church

October 8, 2025

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The family is considered to be the foundation of the Church. As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCBB) website has said since 2021, “The Holy Father, Pope Francis, reminded us that, 'The joy…

Gathering to Renew our Franciscan Spirit and Life

September 24, 2025

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On Saturday, October 18th, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, the 5th annual Franciscan Spirit and Life Convocation will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Why is this gathering something you should consider…

Francis Fest, A Celebration of Community

September 11, 2025

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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…

Ministering to Our Youth

Confirming Your Faith

The Family: Important at Home and as Part of the Church

Gathering to Renew our Franciscan Spirit and Life

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

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