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Growing in ‘Welcome’ at St. Francis

December 18, 2024

St. Francis Parish has been lauded for its welcoming atmosphere, and we strive to enhance further that experience for all who come to our campus. You may have noticed some improvements to the facilities at…

Crèches, Carols, and Cookies: Something for Everyone!

December 6, 2024

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Last year, we celebrated the 800th year of Saint Francis’ use of a crèche, or nativity, to celebrate the birth of Christ. As you may recall from that story , before 1223, the faithful…

Alzheimer’s Awareness and Caregiver Support

November 7, 2024

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“November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it,” as highlighted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America…

Land, Lots of Land, and A Starry Sky Above

August 29, 2024

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It’s been over 40 years since the founding of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish and over 45 years since the Diocese first purchased the property where the parish sits. A series of stories will…

Supporting The Mission

August 1, 2024

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As with any family or business, churches have expenses and depend upon their parishioners for support of their mission. Hard costs such as utilities, personnel, mortgages, and maintenance are similar to those of other organizations,…

This ELF Isn’t For The Shelf!

July 18, 2024

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To quote Pope Francis’ reflection on Saint Francis in Laudato Si’ , the Pope’s encyclical on “Care for our Common Home,” he says, “ Saint Francis is the example par excellence of care for…

The LGBTQ+ Ministry: 25 years of Service and Awareness

July 7, 2024

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This year, the LGBTQ+ ministry will celebrate 25 years of service to the St. Francis of Assisi community. Jane Paris, one of the founding members, remembers, “We got started because the friars at St. Francis…

Laudate Deum, Pope Francis’ Reminder And Exhortation To Us All

April 12, 2024

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JaVon Hansknecht had been the Director of Justice and Peace at St. Francis for only about three months when Laudate Deum , the apostolic exhortation and follow-up to Laudato Si’ , was…

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…

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…

Growing in ‘Welcome’ at St. Francis

Crèches, Carols, and Cookies: Something for Everyone!

Alzheimer’s Awareness and Caregiver Support

Land, Lots of Land, and A Starry Sky Above

Supporting The Mission

This ELF Isn’t For The Shelf!

The LGBTQ+ Ministry: 25 years of Service and Awareness

Laudate Deum, Pope Francis’ Reminder And Exhortation To Us All

Easter Blessings

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

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