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

Prayer Shawl

June 5, 2025

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is one of the Pastoral Care ministries at St. Francis that impacts so many of our other ministries. This ministry has been at St. Francis for 20 years.

Centering Prayer

May 20, 2025

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The Centering Prayer Ministry practices the monastic tradition of Christian meditation, and Flo and Robert Hardy established the ministry at St. Francis in 1990 at Father David McBriar’s request. The group gathers on Thursday mornings…

Prison Pen Pal

May 8, 2025

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“There are so many amazing, impactful, and important ministries at SFA, which make our catholic community unique. We all have different skills and charisms and are called in different ways to serve the Body of…

Stephen Ministry

April 23, 2025

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Stephen Ministry is a ministry at St. Francis of Assisi in which trained and supervised laypeople, called Stephen Ministers, provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals facing life’s challenges, whatever those challenges may be. The USCCB…

Migrant Ministry

April 10, 2025

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As we enter the Spring and Summer growing season, the Migrant Ministry at St. Francis is already preparing to welcome the migrant workers who travel here each year. Some of these guest workers have already…

Women’s Ministry

March 27, 2025

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“The Women’s Ministry at St. Francis offers a space where women can gather to deepen our faith, share our gifts, lift each other up, and feel valued and loved,” explains Jess Kelly. “In this space,”…

The Emmaus Ministry

March 13, 2025

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We have all shared in the loss of a loved one, much as the disciples did when they suffered the loss of Jesus. In the Gospel of Luke, we read of two disciples walking home…

Community Center

February 27, 2025

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Many people know the excellent facilities we have at St. Francis Parish. Outside of Sundays in the Church and when the schools are in session, the Community Center is the focus of the community here.…

St. Vincent de Paul

February 12, 2025

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The St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Conference at St. Francis of Assisi (SFA) continues its devotion to those in our society experiencing poverty. It supports those in need by providing financial assistance for rent or…

Phoebe Circle

January 31, 2025

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The Phoebe Circle is a ministry formed about two years ago in collaboration with the ‘Discerning Deacons Project,’ whose role is advocating for the reinstatement of the women’s diaconate during the Pope’s call for a…

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