Help the Presider and Congregation at large celebrate the Mass
Liturgical Ministries
Hospitality, kindness and courtesy are all Franciscan values that are embraced by the community of St. Francis. Opportunities are available for those who would like to share their talents on the weekend during one of the Masses. Liturgical ministries encompass liturgy, music and hospitality.
Church Keeping
Volunteers help maintain the worship space, Holy Water fonts, altar, linens, and other liturgical items.
Contact:
Beverly Saunders
919-846-5795
CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word)
A celebration of the Liturgy of the Word that is designed for children ages 4-6 years
Contact:
Jackie Kelly
919-896-6297
Collection Counters
This behind-the-scenes ministry strives to accurately process and record donations so the Parish can be good stewards of contributions received.
Contact:
Rob Neppel
919-847-8205 ext 243
Cross Bearers
Carry the Crucifix into and out of the Church at Mass and special Liturgies.
Contact:
Joseph Randazzo
410-841-4817
Environment & Art
Dresses the worship space based on the liturgical season, which helps parishioners connect more closely with the message of the Gospel.
Contact:
Theresa Baumgartner
919-848-3383
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers, also called (EM’s) 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 such as
Contact:
Tim Hetzel
tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org
Hospitality Ministers
Serve as visual representatives of St. Francis during Mass and offer assistance and direct the offertory collection and Eucharistic procession.
Contact:
Tim Hetzel
tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org
Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God on weekends, Holy Days, and special Liturgies.
Contact:
Mike Wrzesien
919-624-1592
Marriage Preparation Team
Meeting with and preparing our engaged couples to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony through information sessions and sharing from our experiences of marriage.
Contact:
Tim Hetzel
tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org
Hospitality Ministers
Contact:
Tim Hetzel
tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org
Music Ministry
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:
Joyce Petzka
919-801-4731
Master of Ceremonies
Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the Liturgy and make sure Mass runs smoothly.
Contact:
Amy Fix
919-818-2710
Marriage Preparation Team
Contact:
Tim Hetzel
tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org
Lectors
Contact:
Mike Wrzesien
919-624-1592
Environment & Art
Contact:
Theresa Baumgartner
919-848-3383
Eucharistic Ministers
Contact:
Tim Hetzel
tim.hetzel@stfrancisraleigh.org
Cross Bearers
Contact:
Joseph Randazzo
410-841-4817
Collection Counters
Contact:
Rob Neppel
919-847-8205 ext 243
CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word)
Contact:
Jackie Kelly
919-896-6297