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October 12-18 | Family Promise
Small Commitment. Big Impact. Make a difference by helping support the lives of families experiencing temporary homelessness. We provide meals and groceries for one week while families work towards permanent housing. Be part of our next hosting. Contact Jim Packard, stfa.fp@gmail.com, 910-389-8936.
October 18 | Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Respect
Sun, 10:15-11:15am, Founders Room. A presentation on the latest version of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ letter on political engagement and voting. We’ll walk through the bishops’ wise, nuanced counsel on how to navigate the messiness we face during this important but polarizing election season. Contact Doug James, depolarizeSFA@gmail.com.
October 18 | OCIA Sponsors Needed: We Need Your Help!
10:00 – 11:30am. Walk alongside someone becoming Catholic while growing in your own faith. Join our sponsor training session Sunday, October 18, at 10 AM in the Padua Room. Discover how your friendship, prayer, and encouragement can make a difference. A willing heart is all you need! Click to learn more. Contact Felipe Mendez, mendezman68@gmail.com.
Open October 19 – 23 | The St Francis Inn Philadelphia Ministry trips for 2026
Join a delegation to serve the Kensington community of Philadelphia, providing aid in the form of food, clothing, and so much more to anyone in need. Contact Diana Melo, Melo.diana@gmail.com.
October 20 – 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.
October 25-27 | Elevated Parish Mission | What Are You Searching For?
Everyone is searching for something—purpose, peace, hope, healing, or a deeper relationship with God. Join us October 25, 26, & 27 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm for the Elevated Parish Mission, a three-night parish-wide experience designed to help you encounter the transforming love of Jesus Christ and discover the joy of living as His disciple.
Through inspiring preaching, dynamic worship, Eucharistic Adoration, and meaningful opportunities for prayer and reflection, the Elevated Parish Mission invites you to deepen your faith and experience the love of Christ in a powerful way. Whether you are just beginning your faith journey or have been walking with the Lord for years, this mission offers an opportunity to renew your heart and grow in authentic discipleship.
More than a three-day event, the Elevated Parish Mission is the beginning of a journey. Together, we will explore how God is calling each of us and our parish community to move from simply maintaining our faith to living it with renewed purpose, joy, and mission. Following the mission, participants will have opportunities to continue growing through community, accompaniment, and discipleship.
Come discover what you’ve been searching for and experience the life-changing love of Christ. Contact Tom Carlson | tcarlson28@gmail.com | 919-332-3805 or Celesta Carlson | ccarlson210@gmail.com
The cost to attend is $35 per person and it covers all three evenings. Participants ages 18 and under attend free of charge, but they still need to register. If you need financial assistance, please contact: Stacey Shine at stacey.shine@stfrancisraleigh.org
October 25 | Greater Triangle Area CROP Hunger Walk
2:00-4:00pm. Our Franciscan spirit calls us to care for the poor and marginalized. Join the St. Francis of Assisi Community Team to support just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster both locally and around the globe. Family Friendly! Register today to walk, donate, or both. Contact Mary Ellen McGuire Maryellen.Mcguire@stfrancisraleigh.org.
Nov 1 All Saints
Regular Sunday schedule no additional Masses
November 2 | Mass of Remembrance on All Soul’s Day
7:00pm.During this liturgy, we honor and pray for parishioners who have died in the past year. Parishioners are invited to bring framed photos (max 5×7″) of deceased loved ones to the Church Office. Please write your name and contact info on the back of each photo for easy return.
November 4 | Women’s Ministry with Walking with Moms in Need Baby Shower Event
7:00-8:00pm. Join us Wednesday, Nov 4th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm for a Baby Shower Event at the Padua Room in the Community Center. We’ll assemble Blessing Boxes for Moms in need. Donations of $20/$30/$40 cover supply costs. Register here. Contact Katie Coppins, sfawomensministry@gmail.com.
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.
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.