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November 6-8, January 29-31 | Worldwide Marriage Encounter
If you would like greater depth, growth and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can make! Register. or Call 919-740-7435. Contact Diana Forehand, dforehand@nc.rr.com.
November 7 | Memorial Garden Mass
10:00 am. Please join us in the Memorial Garden as we celebrate all those who have been inurned in our Columbarium or the St. Francis section of Raleigh Memorial Park, and all SFA parishioners buried there.
November 7 | Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
9:00am. The Knights of Columbus invite all veterans and their families to a free breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9:00 AM at St. Luke the Evangelist Church. Enjoy eggs, pancakes, sausage, fruit, and coffee as we honor your service. Please sign up in advance, Click here. Bring Family and fellow veterans. Contact Mike Wrzesien wrzesien1963@gmail.com.
November 7 and 8 | Our Lady of the Rosary Food Drive
Volunteers Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Food Drive Volunteers Needed Two ways to help (1) distribute bags after Mass on weekend of Nov. 7/8 or (2) Collect donated items/ load truck weekend of Nov. 14/15. See links for details. Bag Distribution Volunteer Sign-Up / Donation Collection Volunteer Sign-Up.
November 8 | Elevated Parish Mission: Discipleship QUAD
Meeting 10:00am. The Elevated Parish Mission is more than three nights—it’s the beginning of a journey. Don’t let the mission end when the three nights are over. Join a Quad and continue the journey together! To learn more meet us in Founders Room, November 8 at 10am. Contact Jim DeJuneas or Joe Czejkowski, sfadquads@gmail.com.
November 8 | Native Seed Talk & Walk
2:00-4:00pm. Are you curious about how pollinator plants benefit our fall landscape? Join like minded people for a Native Seed Talk & Hike, or Gentle Walk at 2:00 on Sunday, November 8 at the Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Reserve Park, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614. Register here for limited space in the walking group
• Guided Walk& Hike
• Guided Gentle Walk & Talk
• Or visit with others in the picnic area and explore on your own
Contact Pat & Paul Kelly, mpmkelly@hotmail.com.
November 8 | Harvest Moon Festival
1:00-3:00pm. Join us for food, games, basket raffles and an online silent auction. Online auction opens on November 1 at 12:00 pm. Register here. Contact Shelley Freeman, shelley.freeman@stfrancisraleigh.org.
November 8 | Always God’s Children
3:00-4:00pm A warm and 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 support one another on our journey of faith and life. Contact Stacey Shine, stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org.
November 9 | Learn About the NCSEAA Opportunity Scholarship
Join us on Monday, November 9th, to learn more about the NCSEAA Opportunity and ESA+ Scholarships! Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina will be speaking in Founders from 6:30-7:30. Please RSVP HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Aerin Stamp at aerin.stamp@stfrancisraleigh.org.
November 10 – December 22 | The Chosen- Seasons 3&4
Viewing 9:45-11:15am. Please join us on Tuesday mornings in the Padua Room of the Community Center beginning September 8 to view seasons 3 and 4 of The Chosen — “a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him.” Contact: Tina Morgan tandmmorgan@earthlink.net.
November 11 | Calling All Veterans!
TFS is inviting all Veterans to our School Mass on November 11th. Mass will be from 9-10am. Donuts and Coffee will also be served at Fellowship Hall from 8:00-8:45am. Click HERE for more information and to sign up to attend. If you have any questions, please email barbara.koval@stfrancisraleigh.org.
November 13-15 | Fair Trade & Alternative Gifts Market
Shop responsibly for the holidays at returning and new vendors. Shop any day. Market Hours: Friday, November 13th – 8am-4pm Saturday, November 14th – 4pm-5:30pm & 6:15pm-7:30pm Sunday, November 15th – 8am-9am, 9:45am-11:45am, 12:30pm-2pm and 6:15pm-8pm. Click here to volunteer to feed our vendors. Contact Dina DaRe, dina.dare@stfrancisraleigh.org.
November 14 and 15 | Our Lady of the Rosary Food Drive Collections
Bring nonperishable food items, or a monetary donation, to the truck. Collections: before and after weekend Masses. Click here to see a list of the current needs and for a link to make a financial donation through Parish Soft. Contact Matt Burns, mjburns@bellsouth.net and November 7 and 8 | Our Lady of the Rosary Food Drive Odile Fredericks, odilefredericks@bellsouth.net
November 14 and 15 | Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Food Drive Volunteers
Needed Two ways to help (1) distribute bags after Mass on weekend of Nov. 7/8 or (2) Collect donated items/ load truck weekend of Nov. 14/15. See links for details. Bag Distribution Volunteer Sign-Up / Donation Collection Volunteer Sign-Up.
November 14 | Corral Riding Academy Saturday on the Farm
9:30am-12:00pm. CORRAL Riding Academy is a faith-motivated nonprofit that serves adolescent girls in high-risk situations through a long-term, holistic program of equine therapy and education. Join us as we do hands-on projects to support the NEUSE RIVER (Raleigh) campus and learn more about CORRAL’s mission and programs! Families welcome! Register here. Contact Donna Schwede, Donna.schwede@gmail.com.
November 19 | Frozen Turkey Drive
7:30am-12:00pm. We will be collecting frozen turkeys to benefit Passage Home. Please bring your turkey to the Community Center parking lot, where a volunteer dressed in silly Turkey hats will pick it up right from your car! We can’t accommodate late drop offs! Thank you for your generous donations. Contact Ashley Watson. Contact Email ashley.watson@stfrancisraleigh.org.
November 26 | Thanksgiving Day Mass
10:00-11:00am Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with a spirit of gratitude! Join us for Mass on Thursday, November 26, at 10:00am as we come together in prayer to thank God for our many blessings. All are welcome! Contact Shannon Hoffman, shannon.hoffman@stfrancisraleigh.org.
December 1 | Advent Penance Service
11:00am. Prepare your heart for Christ this Advent. Join us on Tuesday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. for our Advent Penance Service. Take time for prayer, reflection, and reconciliation as we prepare to welcome the joy and hope of Christmas. Contact Shannon Hoffman, shannon.hoffman@stfrancisraleigh.org.
December 9 | Women’s Ministry Christmas Carol Bingo and Cookie Exchange
7:00-9:00pm. Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Women’s Ministry Christmas Carol Bingo and Cookie Exchange Social on 12/9 from 7:00-9:00pm in Founders Room! Exchanging cookies is optional. Bring the number of cookies that you’d like to go home with (split into bags of 6). Register via Realm.