Ministry Spotlights Archive - The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi

St Francis 50+ Adults Groups

March 12, 2026

The St. Francis 50+ Adults Group was formed to provide opportunities for social, spiritual, charitable, and educational activities for the benefit of its members, the parish, and the Wake County community. Membership is open to…

Spiritual Direction

February 24, 2026

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Experiencing the restlessness of life, searching down paths that differ from the one God wants for your salvation and his greater glory, needn’t be undergone alone. A spiritual director will gently walk with you for…

Secular Franciscans

February 11, 2026

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Perhaps you’ve heard of the “Secular Franciscans” at St. Francis, and thought, “I wonder what that is? Are they some sort of friar?” Secular Franciscans are ‘secular’, meaning not bound by the full monastic rule…

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

January 29, 2026

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Deacon Steve Andrews and Richard Szulewski work together to provide fellowship for the men of our parish over a shared meal. As Deacon Steve says, “The Men’s Prayer Breakfast ministry is a gathering of men…

Marriage Prep

January 15, 2026

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The marriage preparation process at St. Francis, based on the Diocese of Raleigh’s model, includes several steps over the year leading up to the ceremony. An inquiry form on the parish website initiates the process,…

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

January 1, 2026

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With the CSA at St. Francis, you purchase a ‘share’ of the produce grown and harvested. “We operate in the spring, the summer, and the fall, and each season is eight weeks long,” explains Elizabeth.…

Young Adult/Fiat Franciscus

December 18, 2025

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The Young Adult Ministry at St. Francis, Fiat Franciscus, is here for all those in their 20s and 30s looking to connect in a faith-filled environment. “Our main goal,” says Michelle Kaiser, “is to really…

One Wake

November 20, 2025

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What can the compassion of 46 communities, 50,000 households, and you do when we all work together for the Common Good? As described on their website, ONE Wake is a nonpartisan, multiracial, multi-issue group of…

Rosary Ministry

November 5, 2025

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The focus of the ministry is in answer to Our Blessed Mother’s call for us to “pray, pray, pray,” as requested in her appearances at Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fatima, and Medjugorje. To accomplish this calling, prayer…

Lectors

October 22, 2025

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“At St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,” says ministry coordinator Mike Wrzesien, “the lector ministry plays a vital role in the celebration of the Mass. Lectors are more than just readers; they are proclaimers of…

St Francis 50+ Adults Groups

Spiritual Direction

Secular Franciscans

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Marriage Prep

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Young Adult/Fiat Franciscus

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