Ministries and Serving
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Ministries
These are the various Ministries that are presently active in our parish.
Please request a booklet from the parish office to receive the list of respective contact people for each ministry or organization. We have available both an English booklet as well as a Spanish booklet. The photo shows the priests and Sisters after a Mass at the residence of the Sisters of Our Lady of Kakamega. |
Acolytes: This is a special ministry for men who are committed to living their lives in accordance with Gospel values. They are trained and instituted by the Bishop primarily to assist the priest with service at the altar. By virtue of his office, the acolyte has special duties not permitted to other lay ministers and works closely with the priests and altar servers.
Adult Choir: We are always looking for new members. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings, 6:30–8:30 p.m., in the sanctuary. We sing at most 10 a.m. Masses, as well as at the major liturgical events of the year, such as Christmas, Holy Week, and Holy Days of Obligation throughout the year.
Adult Education: Study programs are offered covering various aspects of the Catholic Church, some Books of the Bible, and other interactive programs. Classes are normally held twice a year on Tuesdays, both in the morning from 10 to 11:45 a.m., and repeated in the evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Altar Servers: Children from 3rd Grade through High School are invited and encouraged to serve Mass on Sundays. After a period of training, they will be assigned to serve at the altar, assisted by the Acolytes.
Altar Society: This dedicated group of women care for the church, the sanctuary, and the adoration chapel. The group also takes care of the vestments and clothing and other altar paraphernalia by washing them and keeping them clean. A luncheon service is also offered for the bereaved members of a deceased person after a Funeral Mass is held.
Baptismal Class: A Baptismal Class is required for all new parents before having their baby baptized. Classes are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Parish Office.
Bible Discussion Prayer Group: A group that meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Parish Offices.
Catholic Daughters of America: This group of women strives to embrace the principles of faith by working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all. The group supports the parish financially through fundraisers, providing social and educational opportunities.
Children’s Choir: Our Children’s Choir participates at the Sunday Mass once a month, as well as Christmas Eve and the Graduation Mass, at a monthly School Mass on Tuesdays, and on other needed occasions. The choir rehearses on Wednesdays (September to May) from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the music room. More voices are always needed in Grades 2 to 6.
Christmas Food Baskets: Just before Christmas, a flurry of activity goes on as food baskets are prepared for the needy families in our parish. Appeals are made for food donations, and then the baskets are filled a few days before Christmas and delivered to the families.
Church Decorators: This is a group of dedicated parishioners who spend hours planning and implementing the decorations for our two churches, especially for the Advent and Lenten Seasons and the festive and colorful Christmas and Easter Seasons, as well as other seasonal decorations.
Collection Counters: This is an informal group of volunteers who help with the money counting every Monday morning.
ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women): This ministry provides women with a way to explore what it means to be a Catholic woman today and to understand what a gift it is to be a feminine person created in God’s image. ENDOW promotes St. John Paul’s “New Feminism,” which recognizes and affirms what he calls the “genius of women” and responds to our culture’s desperate need for an authentic feminine presence in every aspect of life and society. By providing knowledge and fellowship in an intimate group setting, ENDOW also fosters a sense of belonging and gives women an opportunity to deeply understand and personalize the faith that draws us together.
Eucharistic Adoration: Also known as the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, it is adoring or honoring Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. This is an opportunity to spend as little as an hour (or as much as you’d like) once a week in the presence of God who made you and loves you so much. Bring your prayers, your joys, works and sufferings to Him and experience His comfort and peace. It will be the best time you spend all week. Adoration starts daily (Monday through Friday) after the 7 a.m. Mass and ends at 6 p.m. Daily Benediction is at 11:55 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers: Lay Ministers are appointed to help the priests with the distribution of the Eucharist during weekday and Sunday Mass. Many are also involved in bringing the Eucharist to the home-bound parishioners, as well as those in hospitals and nursing homes.
Eucharistic Ministers for the Home Bound: A group of dedicated lay people regularly visit our home-bound parishioners in hospitals and nursing homes, as well as at their homes to bring them peace and the blessing of the Eucharist. Priests are always available to hear confessions, give Communion, and anoint those who request the Sacraments.
Faith Formation: Our Religious Education Program offers catechetical classes to all children from Kindergarten to High School. Dedicated volunteer teachers teach our children about the faith and prepare them for reception of the Sacraments, especially First Holy Communion in 2nd Grade and Confirmation in 6th Grade and beyond. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. for Grades Kindergarten to 5th Grade, and from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for 6th Grade until High School.
Fellowship:
- Coffee and Donuts: A group of volunteers collaborate together to provide refreshments, coffee, and donuts after the Sunday morning Masses on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from September through May in the New Church Narthex. We invite everyone to stay for fellowship, welcome new parishioners, and review other ministries that may be offering something special that day.
- Breakfast is offered by the Knights of Columbus in the Community Center on the first Sunday of each month after the 7:30 and 10 a.m. Masses.
- Breakfast is also offered by the Latino Community on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except August) after the 10 a.m. Mass and lunch after the 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass.
Finance Council: A monthly meeting is held to advise the pastor about the financial needs and status of the parish, as well as the school. Members on the Finance Council at present are: Troy Reinhart (Chairperson), Marty Smolenski (Secretary), Jane Rude (Finance Director), Justin Lappe, Vergie Ries, Edgar Sanchez, John Schimmoller, Father Julian.
Front Desk Volunteers: A group of dedicated volunteers help at the front desk at the Parish Office Monday through Friday, serving the people who come to the office for various needs and meetings. A few of them make up a cleaning crew on Mondays when they tidy up the church after the weekend services.
Hearts on Fire Prayer Group: The Hearts on Fire prayer group is a community of Catholic believers who share a Charismatic spirituality and a threefold purpose: 1) to offer a sacrifice of praise to the Lord both at regular prayer group meetings and in our daily lives; 2) to engage in the New Evangelization by leading others to the Baptism of the Spirit especially through Life in the Spirit Seminars, and 3) to be active in our parishes especially in works of charity and justice. We meet every Monday evening from 7:00-8:30 pm in the RCIA Room. For more information contact Deacon Stephen McGlone at 541-382-3631 # 106 or email: liturgy@stfrancisbend.org.
Knights of Columbus: This is an international society of more than 17 million Catholic men in over 14,000 local councils dedicated to the ideals of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Our Bend Council, chartered in 1917, is instrumental in the work of the parish, supporting the activities of the handicapped, pro-life, financial aid to the seminarians, and supporting various youth programs.
Lectors: Our parish lectors proclaim the readings at our weekday and Sunday Masses, as well as the Prayers of the Faithful.
Liturgical Choir: Our Adult Parish Choir participates at Sunday Masses (usually at the 10 a.m. Mass) and other major liturgical celebrations, accompanied by piano or organ. Rehearsals are held on weekdays (except for the summer months), and all year-round they rehearse from 9 to 9:45 a.m. before Mass, usually in the music room but sometimes in the church.
Liturgy Committee: This group meets periodically to coordinate special functions throughout the year, particularly during Advent, Lent, Christmas, and Easter, respectively. Assignments are given, and schedules are prepared and distributed.
Mom’s Club: This is a group that brings moms together to support each other’s spiritual journey and the challenges of raising godly children. Childcare is available. The moms usually meet on Wednesdays during Faith Formation classes.
Parish Bulletin: Published weekly and distributed free to all parishioners at each weekend Mass. It is informative, instructive, and gives a weekly overview of activities going on in our parish. Announcements should be submitted by 5 p.m. on Fridays, 8 days in advance, to: bulletin@stfrancisbend.org. A Spanish version is also distributed at the Spanish Mass and is prepared a few days earlier. Material should be sent to: hispanicbulletin@gmail.com.
Parish Council: A monthly meeting is held to advise the pastor about the needs, plans, and activities going on in the parish. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. A Pastoral Council is also held quarterly, and members of the various organizations are invited to attend.
Parish Council members at present are:
Chuck Nichols (Chairperson), Sandy Thornton (Secretary), John Henchman, Daniel Gutierrez, Crystal Nunez-Mooney, Dick van Deusen, Jim Kwaterski, Sue Rosa, Phyllis Abbot, Virginia Hernandez, Father Jose and Father Joseph. These members join us every three months for the Pastoral Council: Jean Tauriello, Judy Kennedy, Kevin Freihoefer, René Lassila, Scott Nunns, Suzanne Callahan, and Troy Reinhart.
Parish Holy Hour: A monthly Holy Hour is held on the first Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Historic Church. Prayers, reflections, and meditations are offered each month on a particular theme. Some music is also played, and the hour ends with Benediction at noon, followed by the Anointing Mass.
Parish School: Started in 1936, the St. Francis Parish School has been going strong for many years. In the early years, the school was located at the present-day McMenamins across from the Historic Church. Since the year 2000, it has been at the new St. Francis Parish Center on 27th Street. We have classes from Pre-School until 8th Grade, and the school follows the STREAM theme, emphasizing Science, Technology, Religion, English, Arts, and Mathematics.
Prayer Groups: Various Prayer Groups meet weekly to pray for the needs of our parishioners. These include:
- Sword of the Spirit Prayer Group, for those interested in praying spiritual warfare and intercessory prayers.
- Direction for Our Times Prayer Group, praying on the approved mystic, Anne, and messages given to her by Jesus.
- Marian Movement Prayer Group, for those committed to a life of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
- Holy Family Mother’s Prayer Group, a monthly meeting for those who sing and pray for the needs of others.
- Marian Movement of Priests, who pray through the messages of Fr. Stefano Gobbi.
- Benedictine Spirituality Group, a monthly group that reflects and prays on the spirit of St. Benedict.
- Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer Group, praying for Bishops, Priests, and Religious.
Prayer Shawls: This group gathers together in prayer to knit shawls for those in need. These shawls provide comfort, healing, joy, hope, and a sense of belonging with love from the St. Francis parish family. Everyone is welcome to receive a shawl and join our knitting endeavors.
Queen of Angels Rosary Makers: This is a part of a larger missionary group known as “Our Lady of the Rosary Makers” out of Louisville, KY. The Queen of Angels group makes rosaries for our parish, as well as for other missions that need them. They meet as a group to share the love of making rosaries and, by doing so, they share in our Lord’s mission to service and pray the Rosary.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): This program prepares converts and other parishioners who would like to learn about the Catholic Faith. The R.C.I.A. team prepares the candidates for the Sacraments of Initiation, which are Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. These Sacraments are received at the Easter Vigil every year, and the classes are held on Thursdays from 7 until 9 p.m. (Occasional retreats and other get-together events are also held.)
Respect for Life Group: This is a group that sensitizes parishioners about the respect we should all show toward life from conception until natural death.
SAC Committee (School Advisory Council): This committee advises the parish school principal and pastor about school needs, projects, and other activities that are ongoing. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library.
Sacristans, Ushers, and Greeters: These volunteers help in our liturgies—mainly by setting up the altar, taking care of the sacristy needs, greeting people as they arrive for Mass, and helping with collections, etc.
Secular Franciscan Fraternity: This is an organization approved and recognized by Rome and the Roman Catholic Church, not bound by religious vows: married, single, young or old, laity or clergy, who want to follow Christ by the example of St. Francis of Assisi. This organization meets in fraternity to pray, study, and support each other in its mission to “Live the Gospel and bring the Gospel to Life” by bringing peace, forgiveness, and love to others.
St. Francis "Young@Heart" Group: This group nurtures and supports the spiritual, social, and physical well-being of seniors. It focuses its activities on the great adventure of living—including fun, adventure, travel, mutual support, friendships, and service to our parish and community. The "Young@Heart" group boasts of having many of the most active volunteers at St. Francis Parish. All parishioners and friends of every age are welcome to attend any and all activities. The group meets September through May. Dates and locations are given in the Sunday Parish Bulletin.
St. Francis Connect-Meals: This is a service offered to individuals or families who have been hit by accident or tragedy. A meal is provided by various parishioners who volunteer their services to prepare a home-cooked meal for a period of time.
St. Francis Stewardship (SFS): We have all been asked by God to live our lives as good stewards of His gifts. The purpose of SFS is to explore ways to bring each parishioner to a better understanding of what stewardship means individually, while examining what stewardship means to our parish as a community. SFS will build on opportunities to thank and honor parish supporters who have shown commitment to living lives of good stewards and working with our Pastor and Parish Council to study other successful stewardship programs. Upon completion of that study, recommendations are made to the pastor and parish council on creating a sustaining stewardship program at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
St. Francis Health Ministry: A group of health-related parishioners who volunteer their time to help those in need by offering blood-pressure screenings once a month and other services, such as flu shots and help with blood drives.
St. Pier Giorgio Men's Group: This is a group of men who meet weekly to become people after God’s heart. Transforming men, families, and society as it presents a vision of man fully alive. Combining the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the Saints with the best research from modern science in an interactive, multimedia format, and putting this vision within the grasp of every man. The group meets every Friday morning from 6 to 7:30 a.m. in the Community Center to discuss various presentations by Bishop Barron on DVD.
Twenty-Decade Rosary Group: Since October 1998, this group has prayed the Rosary in front of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament every day. Not a day has been missed. All 20 decades of the Rosary are prayed, and it provides a tremendous prayer cover for our parish, our priests, and the whole Central Oregon region.
Vacation Bible School: This is a week-long program, usually held toward the end of June, both for our young children and the Middle and High School students. For the first time, "Totus Tuus," a group from Washington State, led the program with great success in June 2015. We hope we can continue to have them lead our Vacation Bible School Week in future years. (Space is limited to 90 children and 30 youth.)
Vocations Committee: Awareness for vocations to the priesthood and religious life is encouraged by prayers. Occasional meetings are held to promote more interest in the priesthood. Cards are distributed annually to all parishioners for them to pray for a priest, deacon, sister, or seminarian. The monthly Holy Hour is also intended to offer prayers for this important intention, as suggested by our Pope and Bishop.
Weddings: Plans for scheduling a wedding have to be made at least six months in advance, as paperwork, certificates, and other documents have to be collected in time. A priest and a wedding coordinator will help couples with their planning.
Youth Choir: Our Youth Choir participates occasionally at various Sunday Masses—in particular at the Sunday 4:30 p.m. Mass at the Historic Church, as a choir and individually as cantors. The Youth Choir accepts voices from Middle School through High School.
Directorio de Organizaciones y Ministerios
Acólitos: Un ministerio especial para los hombres que se comprometido a vivir una vida de acuerdo a los valores del Evangelio. Están capacitados e instituidos por el Obispo principalmente para ayudar al sacerdote con el servicio en el altar. En virtud de su cargo, el acólito tiene deberes especiales que no son permitidos a otros ministros laicos, y él trabaja en colaboración cerca con los sacerdotes y los monaguillos.
Adoración Eucarística: También conocida como la adoración del Santísimo Sacramento, que es adorando y honrando a Jesucristo en la Eucaristía. Esta es una oportunidad para pasar tan poco como una hora (o tanto como desee) una vez a la semana en la presencia de Dios que nos ha hecho y nos ama tanto. Tráigale sus oraciones, sus alegrías, sus obras, y sufrimientos a Él y experimente Su consuelo y paz. Será el mejor tiempo que pase toda la semana. La Adoración comienza diario (lunes – viernes) después de las misa de las 7am en la Iglesia Histórica y termina a las 6pm.
Bodas: Los planes y la programación de una boda deben de hacerse por lo menos con 6 meses de antelación. El papeleo, los documentos y certificados de bautizo y matrimonio se tienen que colectar con tiempo. El sacerdote y un coordinador de bodas le ayudarán a las parejas en su planificación.
Boletín Parroquial: El Boletín se publica semanalmente y se distribuye a todos los feligreses después de la Misa cada fin de semana. El Boletín es informativo, instructivo y da una visión general de las actividades semanales en nuestra parroquia. Información y anuncios para el Boletín tienen que ser enviados antes del martes a las 5pm a hispanicbulletin@gmail.com
Caballeros de Colón: Una sociedad internacional de más de 17 millones de hombres Católicos en más de 14.000 comités locales dedicados a los ideales de la caridad, unidad, fraternidad y patriotismo. Nuestro comité en Bend, que fue constituido en 1987, ha sido fundamental en el trabajo de la parroquia, apoyando a las actividades de las personas con discapacidad, pro-vida, ayuda financiera a los seminaristas, y prestando apoyo a los varios programas para la juventud.
Clase Bautismal: Una clase bautismal es necesaria para todos los padrinos y padres antes de tener su bebé bautizado. Esta clase se lleva a cabo en la oficina de la parroquia. Por Favor contacte a Vicky Hernández 541-382-3631 ext. 111 para programar una clase.
Club de Mamas: Un ministerio de mamas que se reúnen los miércoles durante el Catecismo de los niños. Venga a conocer a otras madres en su fe Católica para orar, formar amistad, hablar de temas sociales, eventos de la comunidad para los Latinos y de recaudación de fondos para la iglesia. Comparte de sus dones e inspire un sentido de ayuda y caridad hacia nuestra parroquia.
Comité de Finanzas: Una reunión mensual que se lleva a cabo para aconsejar al pastor sobre las necesidades financieras y el estado de la parroquia, así como la escuela.
Comité de Vocaciones: Conciencia por las vocaciones al sacerdocio y a la vida religiosa es alentado por la oración. Las reuniones ocasionales se llevan a cabo con el objetivo de promover más interés en el sacerdocio. Anualmente, tarjetas se distribuyen a toda la parroquia para que la gente ore por un sacerdote, diácono, hermanas religiosas o seminarista. La Hora Santa mensual también está destinada para ofrecer oraciones por esta intensión importante, así como es sugerido por nuestro Papa y Obispo.
Comité de Liturgia: Este grupo se reúne periódicamente para coordinar funciones especiales durante todo el año, en particular el Adviento y la Cuaresma, Semana Santa y Navidad, respectivamente. Las asignaciones son dadas, y la programación es preparada y distribuida.
Comité Parroquial: Una reunión mensual que se lleva a cabo para aconsejar al pastor sobre las necesidades, los planes y actividades que se realizan en la parroquia. La reunión se lleva a cabo el primer martes de cada mes. Trimestralmente el Comité Pastoral se junta donde los miembros de las varias organizaciones están invitados a asistir.
Coro Hispano: Nuestro Coro Hispano participa en la liturgia del Domingo con su canto, musica y intrumentos. Participan en la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe igual que en otras ocasiones especiales, como la Vigilia de Pascua, las posadas y fiestas Navideñas y otras celebraciones especiales.Canastas Navideñas de alimentos: Justo antes de Navidad un frenesí de actividad ocurre en nuestra parroquia. Canastas de alimentos son preparadas para las familias necesitadas en nuestra parroquia. Apelaciones so hechas para donaciones de alimentos y las canastas son llenadas unos días antes de Navidad, y luego entregadas a las familias.
Decoradores de la Iglesia: Un grupo de feligreses dedicados a la Iglesia, pasan horas en la planificación y ejecución de las decoraciones para nuestras dos iglesias, en particular para las temporadas del Adviento y La Cuaresma. También para las Temporadas Navideñas y de Pascua. Así como otras decoraciones temporales.
Escuela Parroquial: Fue empezada en 1936, la Escuela Parroquial de St. Francis ha estado yendo fuerte durante muchos años. Durante los primeros años en la localidad de McMenamins junto a la Iglesia Histórica. Y desde el año 2000 en el Nuevo Centro Parroquial de St. Francis en la calle 27. Tenemos clases de pre-escolar hasta el grado 8 y la escuela sigue el tema STREAM enfatizando la ciencia, la tecnología, la religión, inglés, Artes y Matemáticas.
Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones: Un programa de una semana de largo que se lleva a cabo a finales de junio para los niños y jóvenes de grado K-12. Por primera vez un grupo de Washington “Totus Tuus” dirigió el programa con gran éxito en Junio de 2015. Esperamos de continuar con ellos en años futuros. Espacio es limitado a 90 niños y 30 jóvenes.
Formación en la Fe: Nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa ofrece clases de catequesis a todos los niños y jóvenes en los grados K – 12. Los maestros voluntarios se dedican a enseñarles a nuestros hijos acerca de la fe, y a prepararlos para la recepción de los Sacramentos, especialmente la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión en el grado 2. Y la Confirmación en el grado 6. Las clases se imparten los miércoles de 4 – 5:30pm para los grados de K - 5 y de 6:30 – 8pm para los grados de 6 – 12.
Grupo de Respeto por la Vida: Este es un grupo que sensibiliza a los feligreses sobre el respeto que todos debemos de mostrar hacia la vida, desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural.
Hora Santa Parroquial: Una Hora Santa mensual que se celebra el primer martes del mes a las 11 de la mañana en la Iglesia Histórica. Oraciones, reflexiones y meditaciones son ofrecidos, cada mes en un tema en particular. También hay un poco de música y la hora termina con bendición al mediodía, seguida por la misa de Unción.
Jóvenes Para Cristo: Están llamando a todas las personas a través de la proclamación de la Palabra de Dios. Logrado a través de un proceso de capacitación, que comienza con un retiro de la iniciación cristiana, en la que los participantes renovar los sacramentos de iniciación y profundizan su fe católica. En última instancia dirigiendo a la comunidad hacia la integración de un apostolado. Se reúnen cada viernes a las 7pm.
Lectores: Nuestros lectores parroquiales proclaman las lecturas durante nuestras misas semanales y durante las misas del domingo. Igual como las oraciones de los fieles.
Legión de María (adultos): Es un movimiento de laicos cuyo fin es la gloria de Dios por medio de santificación personal de sus miembros que se inicia a través de la oración y la colaboración activa. Se reúnen todos los martes a las 7 de la noche.
Legión de María (jóvenes) Para jóvenes de 13 - 17 años: Se reúnen los viernes a las 7pm para orar, hacer visitas a los hospitales, y servir a la Santa Misa.
Ministros de la Eucaristía: Los Ministros laicos son apuntados para ayudar a los sacerdotes con la distribución de la Eucaristía, durante la Misa del domingo y entre semana. Varios de ellos también están involucrados en llevando La Eucaristía a los feligreses confinados a su casa, igual que a los hospitales y residencias ancianas.
Ministros de la Eucaristía para la casa: Un grupo de ministros laicos regularmente visitan a los feligreses en los hospitales y residencias de ancianos, igual que en su casa para traerles la paz y la bendición de la Eucaristía. Los sacerdotes siempre están disponibles para escuchar confesiones, dar la comunión y uncir a quien piden los sacramentos.
Misa de Unción: Una vez al mes se celebra una Misa de Unción en el primer martes de cada mes, a las 12:15 pm, después de la Hora Santa en la Iglesia Histórica.
Monaguillos: Los niños de tercer grado hasta el grado doce, son invitados y animados a servir en la Misa de los domingos. Después de un período de preparación, ellos serán asignados a servir en el altar, asistidos por los acólitos.
R. I. C. A. (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para adultos): Este programa prepara a los convertidos y otros miembros de la parroquia que deseen aprender sobre la fe católica. El grupo de R. I. C. A. prepara a los candidatos para recibir los sacramentos de la Iniciación Cristiana, que son el Bautismo, la Reconciliación, Primera Eucaristía y Confirmación. Estos sacramentos son recibidos en la Vigilia de Pascua cada año y las clases se juntan los jueves desde las 7 pm hasta las 9 PM, además de otros retiros y encuentros ocasionales.
Sacristanes, Ujieres y Comité de la bienvenida: Estos son voluntarios que ayudan en nuestras liturgias, principalmente en la creación de altar, el cuidado de las necesidades de la sacristía, saludando a la gente a medida que llegan a la misa y ayudando con las colecciones, etc.
Sopa con el Padre: Se lleva a cabo el primer miércoles de cada mes (Octubre - Abril), una sopa sana y deliciosa esta prepara para todos los que desean disfrutar, en compañía de familia y amigos. Los hijos y los padres de familia en el programa de la Formación de Fe son especialmente bienvenidos a asistir, ya que la sopa se sirve entre medio de los dos programas del Catecismo entre las 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Primero llegado, primero servido.
St. Francis Connect (comidas): Un servicio que se les ofrece a las personas o familias que se encuentran afectados por un accidente o tragedia. Una comida se les proporciona a ellos por varios feligreses que ofrecen de sus servicios para preparar una comida casera durante un período de tiempo.
St. Francis Ministerio de Salud: Un grupo de feligreses con aspectos relacionados con la salud. Estos feligreses donan su tiempo para ayudar a quienes lo necesitan, ofreciendo exámenes de presión arterial una vez al mes, y otros servicios tales como; vacunas contra la gripe y ayuda con las campañas de donación de sangre.
Voluntarios de la oficina: Un grupo de voluntarios dedicados ayudan en la recepción de la oficina de lunes a viernes. Algunos de ellos han formado un grupo de personas que limpian la Iglesia los lunes después de las misas del fin de semana.