Volunteer Spotlights Archive - Page 3 of 3 - The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi

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Sarah Hoffman

“Faith calls me to serve my neighbors in need and recognize the gifts God has given me,” says Sarah Hoffman, adding, “St. Francis offers many opportunities to do that with a commitment to community and family, and I embrace that whole-heartedly by including my family in acts of service with other parishioners.” Family is essential to Sarah and her husband, David. Their three boys have always been included in their ministry volunteering because it defines, as she says, what our calling is as Catholic Christians.

December 3, 2023 No Comments

Lauren Berry

Lauren Berry is a ‘new, old member’ of the Catholic faith. Born and raised Catholic, she was ‘reintroduced’ to the faith when she entered RCIA before her marriage to reconnect with Catholicism.

November 16, 2023 No Comments

Marylou Holloway

Have you ever had a conversation with a stranger and had it drive you to action? If it was at St. Francis, there’s a good chance it was Marylou Holloway. Marylou is involved in many ministries, from the Migrant Ministry to St. Vincent De Paul to Oak City Cares, and she has never met a stranger, only a new friend. What drives her dynamism? “I don’t want ever to meet the Lord,” she says, “and have him say, ‘You passed Lazarus at the gate.’”

November 2, 2023 No Comments