Our Church has a plethora of ministries that serve within and beyond our parish. Explore our ministries below, select a ministry title to view their unique calendar events, or even join their mailing list for upcoming information on new opportunities.
If you would still like assistance, please reach out to Dina DaRe, at dina.dare@stfrancisraleigh.org.
ASSISI CAFE VOLUNTEER | Volunteer at the Assisi Cafe during weekdays and mornings from September to May
LEADER: Ashley Watson | Email us to learn more!
BROWN BAG MINISTRY | Prepare and deliver lunches to low-income senior citizens.
LEADERS: Pam Peroutky | Email us to learn more!
CARE FOR CREATION | Answers the call of St. Francis to be faithful stewards of God’s creation.
LEADER: Pam James | Email us to learn more!
CATHOLIC PARISH OUTREACH (CPO) FOOD DRIVE | Collects to serve the needs of people facing difficult financial times.
LEADER: Annie Marie Summers| Email us to learn more!
COMMUNITY GARDEN | Plant and harvest vegetables for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.
LEADERS: Pat and Paul Kelly | Email us to learn more!
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) PROGRAM | Purchase a share of sustainably grown produce from local BIPOC farmers.
LEADER: Elizabeth Kearse | Email us to learn more!
CORRAL RIDING ACADEMY | Support adolescent girls in high-risk situations through equine therapy and education.
LEADER: Donna Schwede | Email us to learn more!
CURBSIDE CARE | Prepare and later provide care packages for those in need from your car.
LEADER: Alyson Zwerneman and Margaret O'Brien | Email us to learn more!
DONATION DRIVES | Volunteer to assist with our parish-wide donation drives.
LEADER: Casey Slock | Email us to learn more!
EDUCATION ISSUE TEAM | Join advocacy efforts around education and assist with school tutoring.
LEADER: Pam Peroutky | Email us to learn more!
EM TO ABBOTSWOOD | Bring the Eucharist and join in prayer with seniors who can no longer attend Mass.
LEADER: Susan Bartone | Email us to learn more!
EM TO CAPITAL OAKS |Bring the Eucharist and join in prayer with seniors who can no longer attend Mass.
LEADER: Peter Russo | Email us to learn more!
EM TO MAGNOLIA GLEN | Bring the Eucharist and join in prayer with seniors who can no longer attend Mass.
LEADER: Jacob House | Email us to learn more!
EM TO THE MEADOWS | Bring the Eucharist and join in prayer with seniors who can no longer attend Mass.
LEADER: Mary Cockril | Email us to learn more!
EM TO SPRINGMOOR | Bring the Eucharist and join in prayer with seniors who can no longer attend Mass.
LEADER: Janice Horner | Email us to learn more!
ENVIRONMENT AND ARTS | Assist in decoration of the church.
LEADER: Theresa Baumgartner | Email us to learn more!
FAIR TRADE AND ALTERNATIVE GIFTS MARKET | Support our annual market by donating meals for our vendors, volunteering behind the scenes, or joining our planning team.
LEADER: JaVon Hansknecht | Email us to learn more!
FAMILY PROMISE | Support families experiencing homelessness with meals and groceries.
LEADER: Jim and Patty Packard | Email us to learn more!
FEED THE NEED | Cook and deliver casseroles for community members in need.
LEADER: Celesta Carlson | Email us to learn more!
FRANCIS FEST | Volunteer to support our annual parish celebration. Hundreds of opportunities are available.
LEADER: Ashley Watson | Email us to learn more!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | Assist in the construction of new and affordable family homes.
LEADERS: Will Connelly| Email us to learn more!
HELEN WRIGHT CENTER | Donate and provide dinner for single women within a safe shelter run by Urban Ministries.
LEADER: Lisa Demuynck, Kate Griffith| Email us to learn more!
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY | Assist with hospitality to various church functions.
LEADER: Stacey Shine | Email us to learn more!
L'ARCHE MINISTRY | Join a cooking event where people with and without intellectual disabilities come together and form friendships that transform society.
LEADER: Gladys & Ben Whitehouse | Email us to learn more!
LGBTQ+ MINISTRY | Provides spiritual nourishment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends.
LEADER: Stacey Shine | Email us to learn more!
MIGRANT MINISTRY | Transport migrant farmworkers to and from Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary.
LEADER: Tom Carlson and
Carlos Panameno | Email us to learn more!
MISSION TRIPS (DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL) | Travel to join in solidarity with a local community either within the states or abroad.
LEADER: JaVon Hansknecht | Email us to learn more!
OAK CITY CARES | Donate items or serve breakfast for over 200 people experiencing homelessness.
LEADERS: Ann Lassiter, Jim Caravello, Suzanne McConnell | Email us to learn more!
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY | We host two main food drives twice a year to support their mission. (In May and November)
LEADER: Tess Ferrer-Turner | Email us to learn more!
PANERA PICKUP MINISTRY | Pick-up and deliver left over breads and pastries to local pantries.
LEADER: Emma Dempsey | Email us to learn more!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY | Make knit or crochet items to express love and care for those struggling with difficulties of life.
LEADER: Cindy Cardello| Email us to learn more!
PRISON PENPALS | Correspond with individuals on NC’s death row through letters or texts.
LEADERS: Catherine Maher, Ellen Zaytoun, and Vicki Jack | Email us to learn more!
RCIA HOSPITALITY |The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process in which participants “undergo conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments."
LEADER: Stacey Shine | Email us to learn more!
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT CIRCLES | Support incoming refugee families with resources and guidance.
LEADER: Heather Scanlon, Mary Hall | Email us to learn more!
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT WELCOME HOME| Support incoming refugees by furnishing their new home and providing meals.
LEADER: JaVon Hansknecht | Email us to learn more!
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | Prepare and serve dinner for families with ill children.
LEADER: Michelle Harris | Email us to learn more!
STEPHEN MINISTRY | Ministry of active listening and accompaniment of others.
LEADER: Stacey Shine | Email us to learn more!
ST. FRANCIS INN | Travel to Philadelphia to serve within a soup kitchen for five days.
LEADERS: Diana Melo and Pablo Cantu | Email us to learn more!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL | Collaborate with SVDP to provide resources for struggling families.
LEADER: Cathy Smith | Email us to learn more!
WEEKDAY - WELCOME CENTER RECEPTIONIST | Provide front desk coverage for the parish’s Welcome Center.
LEADER: Dina DaRe | Email us to learn more!
Welcome Hosts | Provide coverage for the parish’s Welcome Center to answer questions.
LEADER: Dina DaRe | Email us to learn more!
WOMEN’S MINISTRY | Join in relationship with women of the parish through prayer and reflection.
LEADER: Jessica Kelly, Kathryn Noblitt | Email us to learn more!
YOUTH BASKETBALL (CONCESSIONS) | Volunteer in the Assisi Cafe for Concessions during Youth Basketball.
LEADER: Mary Arleth | Email us to learn more!
