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Community Life Ministries

Community Life Ministries strives to be the heart and hands of our St. Francis community. We are driven by a shared mission to cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in our faith, service, and community-building journey.

Volunteer to work in the Assisi Café during weekdays mornings 8:30am-10:30am from September-May.

Contact:

Ashley Watson
(919) 847-8204 x 444

Boys League play for 9th-12th graders. The season runs February thru May with registration beginning in January.

Contact : Tim Burns

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Adult Men’s Over 18 League play during June and July on weekends only. Teams will have no practice time. Registration begins in April. Registration is TEAM BASED only. Players will form their own teams and submit their registration as a team.

Contact : Tim Burns

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This program is open to girls and boys grades 1st thru 8th playing in 6 different divisions. Youth league play runs during the months of Oct – Jan. Registration begins in August.

Contact : Mary Arleth  (919) 847-8205 x 358

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Knights of Columbus and American Red Cross bi-annual Blood Drives. For dates and more information visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter sponsor code stfrancis.

Contact : Bryan Kozak

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Open to Males 11-17 years old. “Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.” The troop meets weekly and typically have a weekend adventure every month. Visit Troop 352’s website to learn more.

Contact : Trey Cain

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Open to Females 11-17 years old. “Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.” The troop meets weekly and typically have a weekend adventure every month. Visit Troop 219’s website to learn more.

Contact : Shawn Pecze

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Summer camp program for school age youth. We offer lots of really cool opportunities in athletics, technologies, arts, and various enrichment areas! Kids can join us for half day or full day. All camps have min and max number of students so camp availability is based on enrollment. Registration begins in January.

Contact:

Ashley Watson
(919) 847-8205 x 444

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Programs and classes offered in the Assisi Community Center throughout the school year. Fitness classes and Parent/Child classes.

Contact:

Ashley Watson
(919) 847-8205 x 444

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Open to Youth in Kindergarten thru 5th grade! “Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.” 

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Membership Coordinator

membershippack352@yahoo.com

Pack 352’s Website

Many Girl Scout troops of different age levels meet at St. Francis of Assisi.

Contact:

Donna Hennesen 

(919) 847-8205 x 496

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A ministry lead Adult open play in the Assisi Community Center occurs each weeknight. See website for membership information and leader contact information for each night. All attendees must fill out and sign a Code of Conduct form on their first visit.

Contact:

Mary Arleth 

(919) 847-8205 x 358

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A Catholic-based fraternal service organization that provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities to serve the Catholic Church, their communities, families, and young people. Council 9709 meets at St. Francis of Assisi.

Contact:

Bryan Kozak

gk@kofc9709.org

St. Francis Knights of Columbus Website

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 in spiritual matters from a spiritual assistant, usually a friar from one of the other Franciscan Orders.

Contact:

Sharon Winzeler

swinzeler@gmail.com

An organization formed to provide opportunities for social, spiritual, charitable services, and educational opportunities for the benefit of its members, as well as the parish and Wake County community. Membership is open to persons 50 years or older who attend the St. Francis parish, or reside in Wake County and surrounding areas. Monthly potlucks and Monthly game days are open to all members.

Contact: Pat Spencer

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Open to Coed 14-20 years old. Venturing is a .youth-led program all about building adventures with your friends. Choose to do activities that matter to you and develop essential skills like leadership, event planning, organization, communication, and responsibility while having a blast! Coed Ages 14-20.

Contact:

Jim Erlinger

jimerlinger@gmail.com

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This program is open to rising 3rd grade students up to rising 9th grade students. League play runs during June and July. Registration begins in April.

Contact:

Mary Arleth

Mary.Arleth@stfrancisraleigh.org | (919) 847-8205 x 358

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Volleyball Youth

This program is open to rising 3rd grade students up to rising 9th grade students. League play runs during June and July. Registration begins in April.

Contact:

Mary Arleth

Mary.Arleth@stfrancisraleigh.org | (919) 847-8205 x 358

Venture Scout

Open to Coed 14-20 years old. Venturing is a .youth-led program all about building adventures with your friends. Choose to do activities that matter to you and develop essential skills like leadership, event planning, organization, communication, and responsibility while having a blast! Coed Ages 14-20.

Contact:

Jim Erlinger

jimerlinger@gmail.com

St Francis 50+ Adults Group

An organization formed to provide opportunities for social, spiritual, charitable services, and educational opportunities for the benefit of its members, as well as the parish and Wake County community. Membership is open to persons 50 years or older who attend the St. Francis parish, or reside in Wake County and surrounding areas. Monthly potlucks and Monthly game days are open to all members.

Contact: Pat Spencer

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Padre Pio Secular Franciscans

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 in spiritual matters from a spiritual assistant, usually a friar from one of the other Franciscan Orders.

Contact:

Sharon Winzeler

swinzeler@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus

A Catholic-based fraternal service organization that provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities to serve the Catholic Church, their communities, families, and young people. Council 9709 meets at St. Francis of Assisi.

Contact:

Bryan Kozak

gk@kofc9709.org

St. Francis Knights of Columbus Website

Gym Nights Open Play

A ministry lead Adult open play in the Assisi Community Center occurs each weeknight. See website for membership information and leader contact information for each night. All attendees must fill out and sign a Code of Conduct form on their first visit.

Contact:

Mary Arleth 

(919) 847-8205 x 358

Girl Scouts

Many Girl Scout troops of different age levels meet at St. Francis of Assisi.

Contact:

Donna Hennesen 

(919) 847-8205 x 496

Cub Scouts

Open to Youth in Kindergarten thru 5th grade! “Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.” 

Contact:

Membership Coordinator

membershippack352@yahoo.com

Community Center Programs

Programs and classes offered in the Assisi Community Center throughout the school year. Fitness classes and Parent/Child classes.

Contact:

Ashley Watson
(919) 847-8205 x 444

For More Information

Camp Francis

Summer camp program for school age youth. We offer lots of really cool opportunities in athletics, technologies, arts, and various enrichment areas! Kids can join us for half day or full day. All camps have min and max number of students so camp availability is based on enrollment. Registration begins in January.

Contact:

Ashley Watson
(919) 847-8205 x 444

For More Information