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A Reminder to Repair What’s Broken

Many of us have busy lives and do not always have a focus beyond our family's needs and our responsibilities. It isn’t that people don’t care, and especially at St. Francis, where we have had…

First Eucharist: Preparing as a Body of Christ

March 25, 2026

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At the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, preparation for First Eucharist has always been an important milestone in the life of our parish. Each spring, children come forward for the first time to…

Let the Little Children Come to Me

March 12, 2026

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In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 19:13-14, Jesus admonishes his disciples: ‘The children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said, “Let…

Welcome to the Catholic Church

February 24, 2026

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The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, or OCIA, is a welcoming program that fosters community and faith growth, inviting adults interested in joining the Catholic faith to learn more. Initially, this was…

The Renewal of Easter Friendship

February 11, 2026

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“It is with the same greeting that, on the evening of Easter, the Risen Lord addressed his disciples, afraid and locked in the Upper Room: ‘Peace be with you,’ that I greet you today. It…

Improving Society Through Our Faith

January 15, 2026

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Catholic education is focused on our Catholic faith as an essential aspect of our students’ lives. However, Catholic schools aren't just "regular schools" with religion classes. Instead, its mission is to provide not only excellence…

Hidden Figures

January 1, 2026

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Sometimes we take for granted how well things work at St. Francis of Assisi. Everything flows relatively smoothly, especially given the number of ministries supported here. How does that happen? Who are the people who,…

In God’s Image

December 18, 2025

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Immigration and border enforcement are issues facing our country like never before. Before the celebration of Thanksgiving last month, Bishop Luis Zarama sent a letter out to the faithful of the Diocese of Raleigh, saying,…

The Friar of St. Francis

December 4, 2025

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It’s hard to have been at St. Francis Parish, or the schools here, for any length of time, and not know Father Jim Sabak. A “larger-than-life presence” doesn’t describe Father Jim adequately, but there may…

Our Children Preparing for First Sacraments Put Faith into Action

November 24, 2025

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Last week, the halls of St. Francis of Assisi were buzzing with energy, excitement, and the joyful chaos that only a room full of eager children can bring. As our First Sacraments students prepare to…

A Reminder to Repair What’s Broken

First Eucharist: Preparing as a Body of Christ

Let the Little Children Come to Me

Welcome to the Catholic Church

The Renewal of Easter Friendship

Hidden Figures

In God’s Image

The Friar of St. Francis

Our Children Preparing for First Sacraments Put Faith into Action

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