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Altar Servers provide assistance at regular Mass services, but also are called upon to provide similar assistance during special Masses such as funerals, etc.

The Christian Education Committee is responsible for planning and providing educational activities and events for the children and adults of our church family.

Members of this ministry assist the Pastor in administering the Eucharist to parishioners during parish liturgies. Eucharistic ministers also distribute the Eucharist to the hospitalized, homebound and those residing in our local nursing homes. Training is provided.

There will always be a need for fund raisers in any parish. Fundraisers supplement the church income for expansion of current ministries and special purchases and donations to various charities.

St Francis of Assisi strives to be a welcoming parish. While we do not have designated greeters and a schedule of assignments, volunteers are encouraged to arrive about 30 minutes before Mass, stand at the door and welcome everyone into worship, making a special effort to meet and recognize new members and visitors.

An action oriented fraternal organization that strives for a better and stronger church, community and world.

Ministers of the Word, commonly known as Lectors, proclaim the Word of God to those coming to worship at Sunday or Daily Mass. Those accepting the call to serve as a Lector must recognize that service in this Ministry is for the purpose of meeting the needs of the parish community and is a commitment to prepare properly to proclaim the Word of God. Training is provided.

Ensures that the church liturgy linens are maintained.

This committee is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating parish prayer and worship in accordance with diocesan policies and directions.

Music is an important part of our liturgy and there is always a need for singers and instrumentalists. Through the efforts of all the parishioners we have been able to purchase a wonderful organ and sound system for our church. If you have a special interest in music, consider this group.

The Parish Community Life Committee is responsible for promoting Christian community in the parish and strengthening relationships of all individuals within the parish. The committee plans social gatherings and events and stirs community interest in such events.

This committee is responsible for the care of the parish facilities, including the care and upkeep of the parish buildings and grounds.

St. Francis works with parents to conduct the Parish Religious Education Program. Loving their faith and enjoying children are two qualities for those who spend time handing our faith onto our children.

Each Easter we welcome into our community people who have found a spiritual home in the Roman Catholic Church. They come to this decision through prayer, study, and discussion with members of the parish. You are invited to walk with them on their journey of faith as a sponsor or a catechist. Sessions begin in late September and run through Easter.

This committee also assists families with sacramental preparation and coordination of these special events with Fr. Lerma, the Liturgy Committee and our choir.

These individuals are responsible for arranging the necessary items for the conduct of the Mass including the wine and hosts and lighting the candles. Training is provided.

We have a room, dedicated to our own, unique library purposes; we have 2 1/2 walls of handsome shelving in place; we have inventoried over 1,100 volumes appropriate to our needs and aims; and have been catalogued and processed with checkout pockets and book cards—with more waiting to be processed.

This group works in conjunction with St. Mary’s youth group to participate in diocese outings, church camp, rock climbing, winter tubing, pizza and a movie to a skating party. All youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited to join and participate in activities to be of service to our parish, our communities, and to provide fun and entertainment for our group.

Ushers ensure a welcoming presence and orderly seating to all those coming to worship. Ushers also take up the weekly collection, and arrange for worshipers to participate in the offertory procession. Ushers also ensure a smooth procession of parishioners to receive the Holy Eucharist. Training is provided.

The bulletin is issued on a weekly basis in order to keep all of the parishioners up to date on the events surrounding the parish.

This ministry can be a great asset to our youth from participating in a diocese outing, church camp, to a skating party. All youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited to join and participate in activities (in conjunction with St. Mary’s youth group) to be of service to our parish, our communities, and to provide fun and entertainment for our group.