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Nov 18 – Dec 10: Advent Giving Trees
Community Center Lobby: Monday-Friday from 8am- 2:30pm thru December 6th OR In the Welcome Center: Before or after Mass on the weekends and during the week from November 18-December 9. Contact Ashley.Watson@stfrancisraleigh.org
December 3 – Advent Penance Service
11:00am-12:30pm | Church
December 4 – Lord of the Harvest Healing Ministry – Advent Potluck
Dinner Party 6:30-8:30pm. Lord of the Harvest Healing Ministry – Advent Potluck Dinner Party 6:30 – 8:30. Join us for a night of friendship, music, food and fun. Bring a dish or non-alcoholic drink to share. All are welcome. RSVP Maureen Costello at sentout72@gmail.com.
December 5 – Daily Mass Coffee Connections!
9:40-10:30am Join us in Padua, Thursday, December 5th at 9:45am for Coffee after daily Mass. It will be a time to visit with fellow parishioners to celebrate as we continue to walk this journey of faith together as a community dedicated to our Franciscan heritage. Contact Stacey Shine, stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org.
December 8 – Adult Listening Session
10:00am-11:10am. How is God calling you to hope in this Advent season? Join us on Sunday, December 8th at 10:15 am for a “Listening Session” in which we reflect on this question in light of the Gospel and listen to the Holy Spirit‘s voice through one another. Register here. Contact Jay Landry, jay.landry@stfrancisraleigh.org.
December 8 – Always God’s Children
3:30-5:00pm. A confidential setting for those who identify as LGBTQ+, along with family and friends. This gathering provides a safe place to pray together, share our experiences, and talk over our concerns. Contact Stacey Shine, stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org.
December 9 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Vatican has clarified that the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated as a holy day on Monday, December 9 at 9am (with TFS), 11:45am, 7pm in the Church.
December 11 Women’s Ministry Christmas Music BINGO
7:00-9:00pm. Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Women’s Ministry Cookie Exchange and Social on 12/11, 7:00-9:00pm! Exchanging cookies is optional. Bring the number of cookies that you’d like to go home with (split into bags of 6). We will play Christmas Music BINGO, too! Register via Realm. Contact Jackie Schroeder, Schroederjackie@gmail.com.
December 11 – Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
Join us for a special evening in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, December 11, at 9:00 PM in the Chapel. The Mass will be celebrated in Spanish (Misa en Español), followed by a warm gathering with coffee and Pan Dulce in Padua. All are welcome! Contact Person Esperanza Neri, esperanza.neri@stfrancisraleigh.org.
December 12 – Career Networking Ministry: Careering Success
Summit 8:30-11:30am. Join CNM for the most impactful career event of the year, designed to guide you on your career journey with faith, purpose, and actionable insights. This event is the Careering Success Summit features inspiring and informative keynotes, presentations, panel discussions, and more. Location: Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Parish Center. Register here. Contact: Paul Dean vpauldean@gmail.com.
December 13 Crèches, Carols, Cookies
Join us for a magical evening on Friday, December 13th, at 6:30 pm! Start in the Church with live music, then head to Fellowship Hall to see an extraordinary display of Fr. Jim Sabak’s Crèches. This enchanting event is perfect for ALL ages and continues all weekend after each Mass. No registration needed—just bring your holiday spirit! Contact Email stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org.
December 19 – Coffee with Chris
Join us Thursday, for Coffee with Fr. Chris in Padua. It will be a time to visit with fellow parishioners and Fr. Chris to celebrate as we continue to walk this journey of faith together as a community dedicated to our Franciscan heritage. Contact stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org.