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The Church earnestly desires that all the faithful be led to that full, conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations called for by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as a “chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people” (1 Pt 2:9) is there right and duty by reason of their baptism” (SC 14). Gifted and called by God, liturgical ministers serve the liturgical needs of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi in the following ways:
From the processional hymn to the recessional, altar servers help the Celebrant and the assembly celebrate the Mass. No experience necessary.
Contact:
Joanie Madormo
440-364-9597
Volunteers help maintain the worship space, Holy Water fonts, altar, and other liturgical items as well as wash and iron linens. Volunteer times for Church Keeping can be adapted to fit in your schedule.
Contact:
Beverly Saunders
919-846-5795
Children’s Liturgy of the Word are volunteers that ensure that the assembly’s children (ages 4-6) experience meaningful, inspirational, and spiritual celebrations of the Liturgy of the Word through careful, reflective planning, and preparation by our lay presiders.
Contact:
Jackie Kelly
919-896-6297
Each week, a group of volunteers meets to sort and count the donations received during the prior week, including the weekend mass collections. The count team is charged with ensuring the accuracy and transparency of our count process. It also serves as our first step in demonstrating our good stewardship over the donated funds. Between 8-10 volunteers are desired to conduct the count. The time commitment is about one hour each week. Ideally, we would like to have enough volunteers to form multiple rotating teams. If you cannot commit to a weekly schedule, that is not a problem. We have members who volunteer every week, every other week, once a month, whatever works best for your schedule. While the count team has an important mission, it also can be a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other parishioners.
Contact:
Rob Neppel
(919) 847-8205 x 243
Being a Cross Bearer is an excellent way to share your time and talent with this community and play a very important role in the Mass, from the processional hymn to the recessional.
Contact:
Joseph Randazzo
410-841-4817
The Environment and Arts ministry enhances the worship space by connecting the parishioners to the message of the Gospel through flowers, candles and fabric based on the liturgical season. The group also cares for the sanctuary greenery with weekly watering.
Contact:
Theresa Baumgartner
919-848-3383
EM’s help assist in the distribution of Holy Communion to the congregation during Mass. We also have EMs who bring the Holy Eucharist to those who cannot attend Sunday liturgies at St. Francis: the homebound, hospitalized and residents of retirement communities and nursing homes.
Contact:
Jim Wahl
(919) 847-8205 x 230
Learn the importance and powerful witness of those who stand at the “front lines” of our faith as Hospitality Ministers. You will serve as visual representatives of St. Francis during Mass, offer assistance, and direct the offertory collection and Eucharistic procession. Training is provided; no experience is necessary.
Contact:
Jim Wahl
jim.wahl@stfrancisraleigh.org | (919) 847-8205 x 230
As a lector, you enter into a deeper relationship with the Word of God as revealed in sacred scripture. As you bring the printed Word to life, you are challenged with giving voice to God’s healing and strengthening Word as it goes forth irrevocably to the ends of the earth, achieving the purpose of which God sent it.
Contact:
Mike Wrzesien
919-624-1592 | wrzesien1963@gmail.com
Meeting with and preparing our engaged couples to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony through information sessions and sharing our marriage experiences.
Contact:
Martina Dumberger
(919) 847-8205 x 273
Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the Liturgy and make sure Mass runs smoothly.
Contact:
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 by participating as a singer or instrumentalist. St Francis of Assisi has a robust music ministry under the direction of James Wahl.
Contact:
Jim Wahl
jim.wahl@stfrancisraleigh.org
Our mission is to engage Catholics in the active discernment of our Church about women and the diaconate. We encourage and advocate the leadership of women in the Church in light of the Synodal Process. We are dedicated to increasing the visibility of women in church while staying open to the wisdom, experience, and insights of women in all areas of ministry.
Contact:
Gladys Whitehouse
gladys.whitehouse@gmail.com
Wedding Coordinators are important ministers who work closely with the Priest/Deacon and musician to ensure that weddings are conducted with decorum and beauty. They are responsible for leading the wedding rehearsal with the bridal party as well as setting up and coordinating the wedding itself.
Time Commitment: Training (mentor based) and minimal participation based on wedding needs… two times per quarter
Contact:
Jan Wrzesien
janw.nc@gmail.com
The Welcome Hosts comprises dedicated volunteers who warmly greet church visitors during Mass, assisting parishioners with inquiries about the parish, and helping new parishioners find their purpose.
Contact:
Stacey Shine
stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org
Wedding Coordinators are important ministers who work closely with the Priest/Deacon and musician to ensure that weddings are conducted with decorum and beauty. They are responsible for leading the wedding rehearsal with the bridal party as well as setting up and coordinating the wedding itself.
Time Commitment: Training (mentor based) and minimal participation based on wedding needs… two times per quarter
Contact:
Jan Wrzesien
janw.nc@gmail.com
The Welcome Hosts comprises dedicated volunteers who warmly greet church visitors during Mass, assisting parishioners with inquiries about the parish, and helping new parishioners find their purpose.
Contact:
Stacey Shine
stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org
Our mission is to engage Catholics in the active discernment of our Church about women and the diaconate. We encourage and advocate the leadership of women in the Church in light of the Synodal Process. We are dedicated to increasing the visibility of women in church while staying open to the wisdom, experience, and insights of women in all areas of ministry.
Contact:
Gladys Whitehouse
gladys.whitehouse@gmail.com
Learn the importance and powerful witness of those who stand at the “front lines” of our faith as Hospitality Ministers. You will serve as visual representatives of St. Francis during Mass, offer assistance, and direct the offertory collection and Eucharistic procession. Training is provided; no experience is necessary.
Contact:
Jim Wahl
jim.wahl@stfrancisraleigh.org | (919) 847-8205 x 230
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 by participating as a singer or instrumentalist. St Francis of Assisi has a robust music ministry under the direction of James Wahl.
Contact:
Jim Wahl
jim.wahl@stfrancisraleigh.org
Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the Liturgy and make sure Mass runs smoothly.
Contact:
Meeting with and preparing our engaged couples to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony through information sessions and sharing our marriage experiences.
Contact:
Martina Dumberger
(919) 847-8205 x 273
As a lector, you enter into a deeper relationship with the Word of God as revealed in sacred scripture. As you bring the printed Word to life, you are challenged with giving voice to God’s healing and strengthening Word as it goes forth irrevocably to the ends of the earth, achieving the purpose of which God sent it.
Contact:
Mike Wrzesien
919-624-1592 | wrzesien1963@gmail.com
The Environment and Arts ministry enhances the worship space by connecting the parishioners to the message of the Gospel through flowers, candles and fabric based on the liturgical season. The group also cares for the sanctuary greenery with weekly watering.
Contact:
Theresa Baumgartner
919-848-3383
EM’s help assist in the distribution of Holy Communion to the congregation during Mass. We also have EMs who bring the Holy Eucharist to those who cannot attend Sunday liturgies at St. Francis: the homebound, hospitalized and residents of retirement communities and nursing homes.
Contact:
Jim Wahl
(919) 847-8205 x 230
