Parish offices are closed on Friday, March 13 due to staff retreat.
the catholic community of st. francis of assisi
2026 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
As a diocesan family, we are invited to join together in supporting the ministries, programs, and outreach efforts that bring Christ’s love into our parishes and communities. Your prayers and participation help strengthen Catholic education, support parish vitality, and extend care to those in need.
Please take time to reflect on how you can contribute to this mission of faith and service.
Let The Little Children Come To Me
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 19:13-14, Jesus admonishes his disciples: ‘The children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”’ Certainly, the fact that we have a robust faith formation program, The Franciscan School, and the St. Francis Preschool at St. Francis speaks to our parish’s continuing dedication to the youngest members of our faith.
Specifically, at St. Francis Preschool, the Catholic faith is incorporated in all they do. As Director Heidi Hobler says, “The basics of the Catholic Faith are woven throughout our days at preschool. We are continually reiterating, highlighting, and expanding upon three main ideas: God made us, He loves us, and He wants us to love others.” With this knowledge, and at their age level, teachers then build on these main ideas. For example, the teachers introduce and practice prayers with their students to start and end the day, as well as before meals. “While our older students work towards learning traditional Catholic prayers such as the ‘Our Father’ and ‘Bless Us O Lord’, our younger students often use hand motions, rhymes, and song to express their prayers,” adds Heidi.
Ministry Spotlight: 50+ Adults Group
Are you looking for a group here at St. Francis in your age range to do ministry with? The St. Francis 50+ Adults Group was formed to provide opportunities for social, spiritual, charitable, and educational activities for the benefit of its members, the parish, and the Wake County community. Membership is open to persons 50 years of age or older who attend St. Francis Parish or reside in Wake County and the surrounding areas.
The service opportunities we participate in include various activities during our potlucks throughout the year, adult hat and gloves drive in support of Oak City Cares as part of the St. Francis Giving Tree program, the children’s pajama drive to support Catholic Parish Outreach, in memory of our deceased members, and numerous other events in support of those in need. Any excess funds raised by our service activities are donated to St. Francis at the end of the year.
