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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.

Altar Servers and Thurifers

Help the Presider and Congregation at large celebrate the Mass

Contact:

Joanie Madormo

440-364-9597

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

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