SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT AND
PRAYER DEVOTION
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is each Monday following the 9:00 am Communion
Service. Adoration continues until 1:00 pm. Those who would like to participate in this ministry are asked to commit to one hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament each Monday. All parishioners are welcome to stop in at any time for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
BIBLE STUDY
Groups study specific books, topics or themes from the Bible. Currently, there are two groups meeting: Tuesday mornings at 10am and Wednesday mornings at 10am. Each group chooses their own format and materials to study. No experience or knowledge of the Bible is required.
M.O.M.S. SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
M.O.M.S. is a national ministry that sponsors an eight-week affirmation of motherhood to awaken in women an awareness of their inner sacred self. M.O.M.S. Journeys are held three times a year in this parish: fall, winter and spring.
ST. FRANCIS CARES
This ministry offers spiritual support and comfort to individuals experiencing the pain and suffering of chronic illness or for the caregivers of these individuals who need support.
St. Francis CARES also offers a PRAYER CHAIN for special prayer requests. Members of the parish may participate in this ministry by offering support and prayers or by contacting the ministry to receive support. They meet on the second Sunday of the month at 1:00pm.
FUNERAL MINISTRY
As support to the family grieving the loss of a loved one, St. Francis of Assisi Parish provides the family with a luncheon in the parish hall following the funeral Mass. Members of the parish are invited to help with the preparation of food for this luncheon. Salads and desserts are provided by funeral ministry members.
Other volunteers help with the setting up and cleaning up the hall. This ministry serves as needed.
PARISH OUTREACH
VOCATIONS TO RELIGIOUS LIFE
This Ministry promotes prayer for vocations within the Parish and builds awareness of the need for more priests and sisters.
They are a resource for those interested in entering religious life and offer support for those in the seminary or entering religious life.
If you are concerned about the shortage of priests, this is the Ministry for you.
CHRISTMAS OUTREACH
A volunteer Committee coordinates and implements the yearly process of putting donors and recipients together. Volunteer families of the parish are grouped to provide another family in need with gifts, food, and other necessities from a list provided. This committee organizes three months prior to Christmas. Delivery by donors takes place immediately before Christmas.
LOVE CHAIN FOR EXPECTANT MOMS
This ministry is two fold. Prayer partners in this ministry will pray for the mother-to-be and her baby throughout her pregnancy. Following delivery, each pray-er will take a meal to the family’s home.
If you are expecting a baby, please contact the parish office to be the recipient of prayer and meals.
NEW PARISHIONER WELCOME COMMITTEE
Once a month, this group of volunteers welcomes new parishioners at Orientation when they Register in the Parish, enroll in Children’s Religious Formation and join a Ministry. Members of this group present information about the parish ministries, finances and up-coming events.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The goal of this ministry is to educate the parish on current issues involving the dignity of life from “womb to tomb.” Members explore and discuss issues such as, genetics, abortion, capital punishment, modern warfare and the care of the terminally ill. Programs will be developed for parish participation addressing these areas of concern.
THANKSGIVING BASKETS COMMITTEE
This seasonal committee serves the needy in this community. Families identified in need of assistance receive a Thanksgiving Basket. Non-perishable food donations are provided by the faith community. Volunteers also sort and pack the “baskets” for distribution on the weekend prior to Thanksgiving.
NON-PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
CUB SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Cub Scout Pack #260 is affiliated with St. Francis of Assisi and meets at the church each month for activities, special events and awards ceremonies.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL is committed to provide instruction in the English language. In the Castle Rock area, this is a joint effort with New Hope Presbyterian Church. ESL students come from many different countries, diverse cultures and educational backgrounds. They also have many common needs.
Training is provided ESL tutors. Each student works from a textbook and follows a curriculum. Two tutors will be in every classroom. Tutors are not required to speak a foreign language.
ESL’s goal is to break down barriers and build stronger, integrated communities. ESL is a living example of unification of the Body of Christ.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Council #8909 of the Knights of Columbus is a charitable cause, faith based men’s organization. The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm for companionship and service projects. The Knights support such events as Communion Breakfast, Lenten Friday Fish Fries, youth projects, and parish events.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is to serve the poor and oppressed in the general geographical area defined as St. Francis Parish.
Goals are to work to provide food, clothing, shelter and transportation for those in need:
to deepen one’s relationship to God through prayer and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy; to care for the poor and oppressed based on individual needs; to hold annual drives for clothing, blankets and layette articles; to participate in programs that address the needs of foster care children. This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
