Events
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Bulletin submission deadline is Wednesday at 3:00pm, earlier for holidays.
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March 21 – Coffee with Clay | Daily Mass Coffee Connections
9:45am. Join us Thursday, March 21 for Coffee with Clay after daily Mass in Padua. It will be a time to visit with Msgr. Clay and 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.
March 22 – Stations of The Cross
March 23- American Red Cross Spring 2024 Blood Drive
Please sign up for one of the 90+ appointments still available. This drive is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Join us 8am-2pm in Clare Fellowship Hall. To SCHEDULE an APPOINTMENT: Please sign up on line at www.redcrossblood.org. Search by Zip code 27613 for events on 3/23/24. Contact Bryan Kozak, bryan.c.kozak@gmail.com.
March 28 – Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper • 7pm
Reposition in Fellowship until midnight
Night Prayer • 11:45pm
March 29 – Good Friday
Morning Prayer • 9am
Passion of the Lord • 3pm
Outside Stations of the Cross • 7pm
March 30 – Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer • 9am
Easter Food Blessing • 10:00am
Easter Vigil • 8:00pm
March 31 – Easter Sunday
Church • 7:15am
Church and Fellowship • 9:00am
Church and Fellowship • 11:45am
April 1-5: St. Francis Inn
Consider joining our April 1-5 trip to St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia for a mission of solidarity, hospitality, and compassion to the poor and hungry of Philadelphia. There is no cost for attending this trip.
Contact John Budway, budwayjj@bellsouth.net.
April 3 Introduction to the Bible
7:30pm. What better way to respond to the love of God in the Easter Season than to learn how to delve more deeply into the Word? Facilitator Rich Zemonek, MPS will help you be comfortable with finding your way around the Bible. This course is for newcomers and experienced Bible students! Click here to register. Contact Rich Zemonek, rzemonek@yahoo.com.
April 6 – CPO Pig Pickin’, 3:30pm
Enjoy a meal, live bluegrass music, enjoy our bake sale and have a chance to win some great raffle prizes! Purchase tickets at catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/events/12th-annual-cpo-pig-pickin/ Contact Kelly Rappl, Program Direct, 919-873-0245×2300 or kelly.Rappl@charitiesdor.org.
April 7 – Co-Ed Spring Youth Basketball Skills Clinic
1:30 pm. This clinic is designed for players to work on dribbling, passing, rebounding, shooting and defensive drills with Triple Threat Triumph Sunday: 4/7, 4/14, 5/5, 5/12, 6/2 – 1st GRADE – 6th GRADE 1:30 PM to 2:30pm. Cost $20.00 each session or $90.00 for all sessions. Click to register. Contact Mary Arleth, mary.arleth@stfrancisraleigh.org.
April 9 – Holy Spirit and the Bible Virtual Study
Our next virtual Bible study will be The Holy Spirit in the Bible by Little Rock Scripture Study. This study unpacks key Scripture passages exploring the activity of the Spirit. Offered on Tuesdays, 7-8:30PM beginning 4/9 and also on Wednesday 10-11:30AM beginning 4/10.
Register for Tuesdays / Register for Wednesdays
Contact Barbara Efird, Cindy Cardello & Diane Rosendahl,
April 13 – Father Son Faith Retreat
12:20m. CALLING ALL DADS & SONS (5th Grade through 8th grade)
Sign up NOW for a FREE, FUN, ENERGIZING, & MEMORY-MAKING Father & Son Faith Retreat! This FREE Retreat includes: FUN & energizing faith formation activities, service project, takeaway craft/gift, t-shirt, picture, pizza & drinks. Space limited to 100 total! Click here to signup. Contact John Price, johnprice25@hotmail.com.
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.
Through April 30 – DivorceCare Spring Series
6:00pm. 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 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 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.