Events
Staff and Ministry Leaders can submit events for Social Media or the Bulletin by clicking here.
Bulletin submission deadline is Wednesday at 3:00pm, earlier for holidays.
To view instructions for publicizing an event click here.
April 18 – Daily Mass Coffee Connections!
9:50am. Join us Thursday, April 18 at 9:45am for Coffee after daily Mass in Padua. 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
April 19 – Women’s Ministry Line Dancing Social
7:00pm. Join Women’s Ministry for low-key line dancing lesson, laughs, snacks, and fellowship. Barbara Ifland will teach us some fun dances with lots of time to practice and laugh. No experience or boots are required! Please bring something salty or sweet to share and your own water bottle.
Questions? Contact sfawomensministry@gmail.com. Click to Register.
April 20/21 – Migrant Ministry Clothing and Toiletry Drive
Our Migrant Ministry is collecting toiletries and clean men’s clothing including long sleeve shirts, pants, hats, belts, men’s boots and shoes sizes 8-11. Toiletries include toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, laundry detergent, bar soap, clean towels & washcloths. Learn more about Migrant Ministry and drop off in Welcome Center. Contact MaryLou Holloway, mlholly10@gmail.com.
April 20/21 & 27/28 Our Lady of the Rosary Food Drive
On April 20/21 weekend we need volunteers (families, adults & youth) after each Mass to handout bags with the Our Lady of the Rosary food donation list. On April 27/28 weekend we need volunteers (families, adults, youth) to collect and load a truck with the OLR food donations. Please bring your filled bags with you to mass on the weekend of April 27/28. Click here to sign up to assist at one of the weekends and click here to sign up to assist with food collection at the truck and to see the list of food needs for OLF Food Drive for OLR Food Drive.
Contact Mark Baumgartner, markbaumga@gmail.com.
April 21 – Earth Day Celebration! 10:15am.
Join us in Fellowship Hall for our Earth Day Celebration after the 9am and 11:45am Masses. Show your care for our common home and learn methods to take an ecological approach at home. Stop by various topic tables and plant your own pollinator-friendly native plants. Volunteers are also needed! Register here. Contact JaVon Hansknecht, javon.hansknecht@stfrancisraleigh.org.
Apr 21 – Volunteer at the Earth Day Celebration!
9:00am – 3:00pm. Help run one of our Soil, Seed, or Water Stations at this year’s Earth Day Celebration after the 9am or 11:45am Mass. There are two possible timeframes to assist us in Fellowship Hall and youth are welcome to volunteer as well. All sign-ups are on St. Francis Serves! Contact javon.hansknecht@stfrancisraleigh.org.
April 21 – JustFaith: Sign-Ups Live Next Weekend!
Join an upcoming JustFaith small group on: “Faith & Poverty: A Biblical Response”. Groups meet weekly for 2 hours for 8 weeks (in-person or virtually), starting the week of May 6. Start/end times will vary depending on the group.Realm sign-ups available next weekend! More information. Contact javon.hansknecht@stfrancisraleigh.org.
April 21 – Recycle “Anything With a Plug”
8:30-11:30am. Drop-off electronics and home appliances in the Community Center parking lot to be recycled by “Anything With a Plug Recycling”! Help keep items out of the local landfill. Please check their website for items they accept and do not accept before bringing your items. Drop-off at traffic circle next to the Chapel. Click here to see what is accepted. Contact Contact Person JaVon Hansknecht, javon.hansknecht@stfrancisraleigh.org.
April 24: 50+ Adult Group Potluck Lunch
11:30am. Join us in Clare Fellowship Hall. If last names starts with, then bring: A thru C = Main Dish, D thru L = Dessert/Bread, M thru Z = Salad/Side Dish. Coffee, soda and water will be provided. Contact Pat Gerney, pgerney@gmail.com.
April 28 – Volunteer Celebration
10-11:30am. For all you do throughout the year, It’s time to tell you that we are so grateful that you’re here. Join us after 9am Mass in Fellowship Hall to celebrate ALL of our Volunteers. All Are Welcome | No Registration Required. Contact: Stacey.Shine@stfrancisraleigh.org.
Through April 30 – DivorceCare Spring Series
6:00-7:30pm. Don’t go through the pain of separation or divorce alone. Join the DivorceCare group where you’ll find caring people who understand and provide practical counsel. https://www.divorcecare.org/groups/178060 Contact Bill Morgan, dejanuts@yahoo.com.
May 11 – Women’s Ministry Nature Immersion and Hike
9:00-11:30am. Join Women’s Ministry for a nature immersion experience, also known as an “awe walk,” where we will connect with God through nature and one another. Participants are welcome to stay after for a hike and some fellowship. Register in Realm. Contact sfa.womens.ministry@gmail.com for more information. Register here.
May 17 – Altar Server Celebration
5:30pm. Join us as we celebrate our current Amazing Altar Servers with an evening of fun games, awards, pizza, prizes and ICE CREAM!! We will also invite this amazing group of youth to explore other service opportunities within our Faith Community. Register here. Contact John Price, johnprice25@hotmail.com.
June 1- July 28: Summer Men’s 18+ Adult Basketball League
This is open to Men age 18 or older. Registration is TEAM BASED. Players will form their own teams and submit a team registration. There will also be the ability to register as a free agent. Games will be held on Saturdays and Sundays in June and July. Info and registration. Contact Mary.Arleth@stfrancisraleigh.org.
June 3-July 25: Youth Volleyball League Registration.
Registration is open for Coed League for children of all skill levels – rising 3rd graders through rising 9th graders. Teams have an hour practice on Mon. or Wed. Games are held on Thurs. nights. For more Information and to Register: https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/athletics/ Contact: Mary.Arleth@stfrancisraleigh.org.
June 10-14, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 Camp Francis
is our popular summer camp, and has lots of cool opportunities in athletics, technologies, arts and various enrichment areas! Camps are half day or full day based on age for the 2024-2025 school year. (Rising K-Rising 8th grade) Contact Ashley Watson, Ashley.Watson@stfrancisraleigh.org. Contact Phone 919-847-8205 ext. 444 Registration Link: https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/camp-francis/
June 17 – Mercy Camp
8:00am. Rising 6th – 9th graders! Come join us for Mercy Camp! In fun and meaningful ways you’ll do direct service to folks in need in our community and learn all about our Christian call to loving service all while making new friends! You won’t want to miss it! Click here for more information and to register:
https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/service-camps/
Contact Becky Cawley, becky,cawley@stfrancisraleigh.org.
July 8 – Mission Mercy
8:30am. Rising 10th graders – College Freshmen! Join us for Mission Mercy! In fun and meaningful ways you will assist in offering a summer camp for children in need during the day and gather each evening for deepening discussion, prayer and fun social events. You won’t want to miss it! Click here for more information and to register: https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/service-camps/
Contact Becky Cawley, becky,cawley@stfrancisraleigh.org.