"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God" Philippians 4:6. We can probably all attest to the power of prayer in our…
As part of our ongoing effort here at St. Francis of Assisi to feed with dignity those in need in our community and beyond, and to do our part to be good stewards of God’s…
The fraternity is a community of love, the privileged place for the sisters and brothers to develop their sense of Church and the Franciscan call. Although a self-governing Order, each Secular Franciscan fraternity receives guidance…
We provide breakfast for the guests of Oak City Cares experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Partnering with OCC, we listen to, connect with, and serve persons at risk or experiencing homelessness so they can have…
We are all called to musical ministry in the liturgy by participating in the songs and hymns of the Mass. However, some people have received the gift of musical leadership, and this is best served…
Travel with a team of drivers during the summer and connect with migrant workers of local farms by driving them to and from mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, in Louisburg. Once a…
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast meets in person in the Community Center, Padua Room every 1st and 3rd Mondays from 8 to 9 am. The meetings provide a way for men to come together for fellowship. We…
Working closely with the priest, the MC coordinates and oversees all lay ministers of the Liturgy, ensuring that the liturgy is conducted with “decorum, order, and devotion” (GIRM 106).
Requirements: Commissioned Eucharistic Minister, trained in MC responsibilities.
Time…
Meeting with and preparing our engaged couples to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony through information sessions and sharing our marriage experiences.
The Lector is a minister who proclaims God’s Word at Mass and other liturgies. Through study, prayer, and discernment, Lectors are challenged with giving voice to God’s healing and strengthening Word as it goes forth…