Ministries

Comprehensive List of Ministries

10:00 a.m. Choir
Mission Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

31 Club
Mission The 31 Club is a prayer program in which a Serran chooses one date of the month when he or she will go to Mass and pray for all priests, sisters, brothers, deacons and lay ministers who have served... Read More

A Better Choice
Mission Providing Christ like counseling in a dignified and respectful atmosphere concerning pregnancy issues, abortion alternatives and healthy lifestyle choices. Activity / Explanation We offer a variety of services at our organization such as pregnancy tests, sonograms, newborn baby items,... Read More

A Lasting Promise
Mission Our current culture creates many obstacles that often make marriage difficult to last “all the days of our lives.” There are specific things each couple can do to avoid conflicts that can threaten their relationship and instead grow closer... Read More

ACTS Men’s Retreat
Upcoming Retreat Information Visit the official ACTS Retreat page of our website to find detailed information about upcoming retreat dates and register online today. Mission ACTS retreats are active in more than 600 parishes in seven countries. They enrich our faith,... Read More

ACTS Women’s Retreat
Upcoming Retreat Information Visit the official ACTS Retreat page of our website to find detailed information about upcoming retreat dates and register online today. Mission ACTS retreats are active in more than 600 parishes in seven countries. They enrich our faith,... Read More

Adult Basketball
Mission To play basketball once a week for recreation and fellowship Activity / Explanation To play basketball Meeting Frequency Every Sunday 7:00-9:00 p.m. Meeting Location Gym

Adult Volleyball
Mission To play volleyball once a week for recreation and fellowship Activity / Explanation To play Volleyball Meeting Frequency Every Sunday 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location Gym

Altar Servers
Mission To assist in the dignified and reverent celebration of the mass and other special liturgies Activity / Explanation To serve weekday, weekend, funeral, wedding, or special masses. Meeting Frequency As scheduled or invited Meeting Location Church

Architecture Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise these professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Baptismal Preparation
Mission To provide Baptismal Preparation with a two-fold emphasis in the meaning of Baptism and the family’s involvement in the stewardship way of life. Activity / Explanation Parents having their first child baptized are asked to attend one baptismal preparation... Read More

Bereavement Committee
Mission To offer support and meet the special needs of fellow parishioners who have experienced the death of an immediate family member Activity / Explanation Cards with a letter are sent to the bereaved of our parish who have lost... Read More

Birthline
Mission Free confidential service offered for unplanned pregnancy according to catholic social teaching Activity / Explanation Providing mailing assistance for quarterly newsletter and information regarding early detection pregnancy test, ultra sound, community referrals, sexual health education, and crisis recovery. Meeting... Read More

Boy Scout Troop 762
Mission To promote the scouting ideals of duty to God, to County and to self. Activity / Explanation Troop 762 has been chartered by the Boy Scouts of America since 1962 and is for boys 11-18 years old. Boy Scouting... Read More

Called & Gifted
Mission To help parishioners discern the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives by discovering the charisms, spiritual gifts, bestowed on them. Activity / Explanation A weekend workshop with spiritual gifts inventory following by an interview to help discern... Read More

Cantor
Mission Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Caring Hands Ministry
Mission To provide meals to parishioners who are experiencing a crisis within their family lives. Activity / Explanation Volunteers are needed to make and deliver a meal for a family within the parish when contacted Meeting Frequency When contacted Meeting... Read More

Carpentry Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Catholic Charities
Mission For more than 75 years, Catholic Charities has played an important role in helping the homeless, the hungry, the poor, the lonely and the abused in our community. Activity / Explanation As our community moves forward, the 13 ministries... Read More

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM)
Mission To assist parents in forming their children to become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. We wish to empower our young people to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ by drawing them into active participation in the life and... Read More

Center of Hope
Mission The Center of Hope provides emergency financial support to individuals and families in Wichita who may not otherwise qualify for other social service programs Activity / Explanation Offers a variety of services and volunteer opportunities: Project DESERVE, Emergency Assistance,... Read More

Charities Committee
Mission To donate our time and talent to help bridge the needs of our community through various drives and activities Activity / Explanation The Charities Committee sponsors four blood drives yearly for the American Red Cross. They also maintain food... Read More

Church Cleaning Guild
Mission Cleaning the Church, Adoration Chapel and hallway to the school Activity / Explanation Cleaning rooms, halls, windows, entrances etc. Meeting Frequency Clean on Mon. & Fri. mornings Meeting Location Church

Communion Calls
Mission To bring the Eucharist to those who cannot come to the public liturgy. Activity / Explanation To bring the Eucharist to those who cannot come to the public liturgy. Meeting Frequency As needed Meeting Location None

Compassion Without Borders
Mission To help our brothers and sisters in Christ with the basic needs such as water that we take for granted. Activity / Explanation To meet monthly to increase awareness of the needs of those less fortunate and how to... Read More

Computer Networking Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Confirmation Preparation
Mission The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: 1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of... Read More

Courage / Encourage
Mission EnCourage is a ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions. Activity / Explanation Standing by the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church,... Read More

Creative Resources Guild
Mission The mission of the Creative Resources guild is to support the parish and the communication council in creating publications Activity / Explanation Graphic Design, Layout editing, logo and style guide Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Cub Scout Pack 762
Mission To develop character and integrity in the youth of our parish, to teach responsibility and build confidence and leadership skills. Activity / Explanation The Cub Scout program at St. Francis of Assisi is a fun and exciting adventure for... Read More

Electrician Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Elijah Cup
Mission Fostering vocations through family prayer. (This is a great activity for children.) Activity / Explanation At the end of communion each weekend, the priest calls the scheduled family or individual forward to receive the Chalice. He asks them to... Read More

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Mission To contribute to the celebration of the mass by assisting the priest in the distribution of Holy Communion. Activity / Explanation Parishes have extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to assist the ordinary ministers – the bishop, priests, and deacons... Read More

Facilities Committee
Mission Activity / Explanation Support finance issues Meeting Frequency Monthly Meeting Location St. Clare Hall

Family Fun Night
Mission To bring together parishioners, parents, faculty, students and the community for a safe, fun, family-oriented night of activities during the Halloween season. The evening is filled with room-to-room games, raffles, silent gift baskets auction, and lots of homemade goodies.... Read More

Finance Committee
Mission To be good stewards of the weekend Mass collections, and support the church office, with accuracy regarding the counting, verifying, and preparing the deposit for the Pastor. Activity / Explanation Counting Sunday Mass collections to be prepared for deposit... Read More

Financial Peace Workshop
Mission To learn how God guides us to be faithful stewards of the financial resources he has entrusted to us; benefiting our families, the Church and community. Activity / Explanation This committee offers two resources: The first is a small... Read More

Flame of Love Rosary Group
Mission Our mission is to gather weekly to offer our rosary and bring our Lady’s Promises, as given to Elizabeth Kindelmann and to spread the Flame of her Immaculate Heart to all who recite these prayers. Mary said “I have... Read More

FORMED
Mission FORMED is a Catholic resource offering comprehensive and inspiring Catholic content for your needs. St. Francis of Assisi Parish has a FORMED subscription, allowing its parishioners access to this wonderful resource! Activity / Explanation Online Family or personal faith... Read More

Friday Bible Study
Mission To learn the books of the Bible and pray together. Activity / Explanation This study consists of studying books from the Bible both Old and New Testaments. We use commentary from Scott Hahn with questions, group discussion and prayer.... Read More

Funeral Dinners
Mission To help ease the suffering of the bereaved Activity / Explanation The funeral Committee and volunteers serve a dinner to the family and friends of the deceased following the funeral of parish members. Volunteers from the parish that sign... Read More

General Maintenance Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Gerard House
Mission The St. Francis of Assisi Gerard House Ministry works to enhance the services already provided at Gerard House to fulfill the needs of the home. Activity / Explanation Gerard House provides residential maternity care to pregnant and parenting teens... Read More

Greeters
Mission Extend a warm welcome to parishioners and guests to the celebration of Mass at St. Francis of Assisi. Activity / Explanation Mass greeters are present at the entrances of the Church before weekend Masses to greet and welcome everyone... Read More

Guadalupe Clinic
Mission Guadalupe Clinic is a non-profit, health clinic which exists through the generous donations of the community, through grants and fund raisers. There are no federal funds given to the Clinic. The Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of... Read More

Habitat For Humanity
Mission Volunteer to help build Habitat Homes Activity / Explanation Volunteer using a variety of trades and skills to help build homes. Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Harvest House
Mission To provide senior adults an opportunity to meet monthly for prayer, service, recreation, celebration, and socializing with fellow parishioners. Activity / Explanation Programs include speakers, Holy Hours, picnics, dinners, day trips, healing services, and diocesan tours. Meeting Frequency Meets... Read More

Homebound Ministry
Mission To correspond with the sick, elderly, or homebound of the parish. Activity / Explanation To correspond with the sick, elderly, or homebound of the parish Meeting Frequency Every Thursday- Priest visit on the second Thursday of the month Meeting... Read More

Homeschool
Mission To foster collaboration between the parents and the pastor in the spiritual formation of their children, especially as it pertains to sacramental preparation. Activity / Explanation To identify all homeschool families who are parishioners of SFA, to communicate with... Read More

Hospital Visits
Mission To bring the Eucharist to those who cannot come to the public liturgy. Activity / Explanation To bring the Eucharist to those who cannot come to the public liturgy. Meeting Frequency As needed Meeting Location None

HVAC Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

IHM Rosary Group
Mission To promote a time once a week for parishioners to join together and pray the Rosary. Activity / Explanation Rosaries are said each Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Other prayer services are also coordinated throughout the... Read More

Interior Design Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Internet Committee
Mission Sharing the broad fabric of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the most up-to-date, electronic way possible with its parishioners, the country, and ultimately the world. Activity / Explanation The committee updates the website with new information and/or changes.... Read More

Junior Catholic Youth Ministry (JCYM)
Mission To assist parents in forming their children to become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. We wish to empower our young people to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ by drawing them into active participation in the life and... Read More

Kapaun’s Men
Mission To provide the men of the parish an opportunity to meet weekly for prayer, socializing and to be involved as part of the St. Francis Parish family Activity / Explanation Weekly prayer, socializing, and learning about the life of... Read More

Knights of Columbus
We are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action with strong involvement in the renewal of parish and family life. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Knights of Columbus, please click here and provide... Read More

Knights of St. Hubert
Mission The Knights of St. Hubert are a St. Francis of Assisi parish group made up of kdg-8th grade boys and their fathers, centered on Jesus though Mary. We strive to teach boys about the wonderful gifts that God has... Read More

Landscaping Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency (spring and fall)... Read More

Lectors & Commentators
Mission To proclaim the word of God in the Mass liturgy. Activity / Explanation Proclaim the Word of God using a strong public speaking voice, a commitment to continued improvement of speaking skills and dedication to practice and prepare during... Read More

Legion of Mary
Mission Aid the Pastor in performing spiritual works in the parish. Activity / Explanation Active members bring Holy Communion to the home bound, nursing homes, and Wesley Rehab patients. They participate in OCIA classes, vocation and evangelization work, and facilitate... Read More

Little Flowers
Mission To provide young Catholic girls with an opportunity to gather and learn about their Catholic heritage, faith and traditions; while doing fun activities, service projects, crafts, field trips and camps. Girls will gain a strong self-esteem in being young... Read More

Liturgical Vestments & Fabrics
Mission To maintain, clean and sew the vestments and fabrics that are needed in the liturgies at St. Francis of Assisi Church Activity / Explanation Clean Linens and vestments. Make linens and vestments as needed. Repair and maintain or discard... Read More

Liturgy of the Hours
Mission To pray The Divine Office- the prayer of the People of God-communally and publically at St. Francis of Assisi Church. The Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies the whole day by extending the graces of Sunday Mass (and Daily Mass)... Read More

Mailings Guild
Mission Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Mardi Gras Day Dance
Mission To bring together parishioners, for fun and fellowship Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency Annually Meeting Location Cana Hall

Marian Mantle Rosary Group
Mission The Marian Mantle Rosary Group unites ourselves and our loved ones to Our Sorrowful Mother, finding hope in Mary’s protection and her prayers. Every Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Church, we pray the Rosary and the Divine... Read More

Marriage Preparation
Mission To form engage couples in the stewardship way of life as it pertains to the marriage, parenthood, and involvement parish life. Activity / Explanation To have one meeting with all engaged couples and review the PowerPoint presentation on Marriage... Read More

Mary & Martha Ladies Guild
Mission The mission of the Mary and Martha Guild is to provide the ladies of the parish opportunities to meet and join in social, educational, spiritual, and service activities. Activity / Explanation This is an organization for all women of... Read More

Mary & Martha Ladies Guild – Wedding Receptions
Mission The committee offers personal assistance to couples planning wedding ceremonies and receptions at St. Francis. We provide a website which displays rental items along with a list of services we provide if you choose to hire our volunteers to... Read More

Mary’s Moms
Mission To provide fellowship, support and education to all Mothers. Our goals are modeling our motherhood on Mary. Activity / Explanation To meet each Wednesday morning from 9-10:45 a.m. in the basement of St. Clare Hall for Bible Study and... Read More

Meals For Priests
Mission To provide meals for parish priests as needed Activity / Explanation Provide meals or snacks for various occasions in the rectory Meeting Frequency When contacted Meeting Location Rectory

Men’s Choir
Mission Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Men’s Prayer Group
Mission Men in the parish who get together to pray and discuss various writings and teachings of the Bible Activity / Explanation Meets every Wednesday mornings at 6:30 a.m. Meeting Frequency Wednesday 6:30 a.m. Meeting Location St. Bonaventure Center

Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Mission The annual weekend provides an enticing mix of presentations by world-renown speakers for Adults, Young Adults and religious. Special programs address the needs of Faith for students in High School and Middle School as well as children in the... Read More

Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Mission To welcome and support parishioners with physical, mental, or sensory disability to full participation in parish life. In the process, persons with disabilities can give their spiritual gifts to all. This is accomplished through: affirmation-assuring that people with disabilities... Read More

Mom’s Day Out
Mission The Mom’s Day Out Program is designed to provide a service to stay-at-home moms and their young children. In exchange for babysitting with a team of other moms one day a month, the mom in turn gets three days... Read More

Mourning Light Ministry
Mission To offer spiritual and emotional support for bereaved families who have experienced the death of their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Activity / Explanation This ministry sends prayer cards to the families and offers support for their... Read More

Mowing Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Natural Family Planning
Mission Natural family planning (NFP) is fertility awareness, which is simply knowledge of a couple’s fertility. It is a means of reading the body’s signs of fertility and infertility; applying this knowledge through the Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) is over 99%%... Read More

New Parishioners
Mission To provide new parishioners with basic knowledge of time, talent, and treasure and a necessary pre-requisite for enrolling their children in the school or reserving parish rooms. Activity / Explanation To invite new parishioners to one’s house (or a... Read More

Novena For the Deceased
Mission To offer a nine day perilous prayer for deceased loved ones who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith. Those in Purgatory, who are being purified for entry into Heaven, cannot pray for themselves. For this... Read More

Nursery Babysitting
Mission To coordinate childcare volunteers for parish activities; to promote activities/groups that serve parish families with young children; to provide a clean and safe childcare environment. Activity / Explanation Volunteer childcare in the nursery for parish activities and groups, assist... Read More

Offertory Gifts
Mission Activity / Explanation To arrange for parish families to carry up Offertory Gifts during the weekend Masses. Meeting Frequency As scheduled throughout the year Meeting Location Church

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children
Mission To welcome inquirers who may choose to become Catholic and to assist returning Catholics who desire to receive the Sacraments as the search for a deeper relationship with God in the Catholic Church Activity / Explanation Meets weekly 6:30... Read More

Organ Lessons
Mission Promote use of organ as a privileged sacred instrument Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency As scheduled or invited Meeting Location Church

Our Lady of Medjugorje Prayer Group
Mission To gather for prayer and formation by discussing the monthly messages from Mary in Medjugoje Activity / Explanation Pray the rosary and chaplet in Church, then gather to give/hear talks on the messages, and how to better live them.... Read More

Padre Pio
Mission To support members in fidelity to the Church, the pope, and bishops by an integral Christian formation through prayer and generous charity toward the suffering according to spirituality of Padre Pio Activity / Explanation Monthly prayer meeting and Christian... Read More

Parish Dinner
Mission To coordinate the parish dinner as an annual “thank you” to the stewards of the parish. Activity / Explanation To reserve rooms, contract with cater and men’s club for social, set up and take down of rooms, and help... Read More

Parish Group Presentations
Mission To provide opportunities for ongoing education in various circumstances parish life Activity / Explanation To visit various parish groups such as OCIA, Adult Ed, school and parent presentations, and others as needed. Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Parish Library
Mission To provide spiritual and intellectually enriching materials in support of our Catholic faith to deepen the quality of spiritual life of St. Francis of Assisi parishioners. All materials are available free of charge. Activity / Explanation Volunteers and patrons... Read More

Parish Mission
Mission Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Parish Nurse Ministry
Mission To promote health and wellness of body, mind, and spirit within our faith community through worship, education and service. Activity / Explanation Monthly blood pressure screenings, Caregivers support group, Respite Care, provide first aid at the annual picnic, Mental... Read More

Parish Picnic
Mission A yearly picnic for our parish families is held on the parish grounds on the first Sunday in June. Food and drinks are provided. The date is announced in the bulletin each year Activity / Explanation To help with... Read More

Parish Prayer Box
Mission Parishioners may write their prayer requests and place them in the box to be offered with the Sacrifice of the Mass Activity / Explanation The parish prayer box is located in the back of the church next to the... Read More

Parish Prayer Committee
Mission Activity / Explanation Providing resources to encourage individuals to strengthen their faith and prayer lives at home. Resources currently offered include Vocation Calendars, Children’s Bulletins and various devotionals. Goals include furthering our mission with Vernacular articles and a presence... Read More

Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Mission To assist parents in the catechetical needs of their children by teaching them to know, love and serve God through religious education classes for students in grades k-8 who are not currently enrolled in Catholic Schools. Activity / Explanation... Read More

Parish Work Day
Mission To invite parishioners to care for the buildings and grounds by assigning various tasks to be completed Activity / Explanation There are two parish workdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the fall and spring. Meeting Frequency Fall... Read More

Perpetual Adoration
Mission Entry into Heaven, cannot pray for themselves. We, the “Church Militant,” must pray for them. Activity / Explanation People volunteer to spend an hour (of their choosing) in adoration before the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Meeting Frequency Open 24 hours... Read More

Plants and Greenery (Indoors) Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Prayer Chain – Email
Mission To promote our love of God through prayer for the needs and intentions of our parishioners and others. Activity / Explanation Prayer requests are received at your email address. Meeting Frequency When contacted Meeting Location None

Prayer Chain – Evening
Mission 8th to pray for those in Purgatory to be set free into the eternal kingdom. Activity / Explanation The chairpersons pass on the prayer request through all prayer chain lists compiled from the stewardship volunteer forms. The evening chain... Read More

Prayer Chain – Morning
Mission For this reason the Church offers a period of indulgence from November 1st through November Activity / Explanation The prayer chain consists of either a phone chain or email chain. Volunteers offer their individual prayers and daily sacrifices for... Read More

Pre-Mass Rosary Leaders
Mission To pray the Rosary as a parish family in preparation for the Mass and to encourage more participation by parish members, either leading the Rosary or coming early to pray the Rosary. Activity / Explanation Coordinate volunteers to lead... Read More

Regnum Christi
Mission REGNUM CHRISTI is an approved Catholic lay movement which helps us to be faithful to our baptismal promises. Our goal is building God’s kingdom on earth, especially in our parish and through support of priests and religious. Activity /... Read More

Religious Vocations Committee
Mission To help foster priestly and religious vocations. Activity / Explanation Members assist the pastor and all parishioners to become more aware of the fact that Christ is calling everyone to a particular vocation in the church. Among those, we... Read More

Respect Life Committee
Mission To protect all human life from conception to natural death, especially those most vulnerable and weak, by ensuring a strong parish presence through education, prayer and action. Activity / Explanation The purpose of this committee is to protect all... Read More

Retrouvaille
Mission A marriage program that helps couples in struggling marriages restore and rebuild a healthy and loving relationship Activity / Explanation Retreat weekends Meeting Frequency Perioding Meeting Location

Rosary Group
Mission Our mission is to gather weekly to offer our prayers for the needs of our families, our parish and the universal Church. Activity / Explanation The Rosary is said at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings in the St. Bonaventure... Read More

Sacred Ensemble
Mission Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Sacristans
Mission To assist the Priest in preparing the sanctuary for daily and Sunday Masses. Activity / Explanation Sacristans are present 30 minutes before Mass to prepare and arrange sacred vessels and aids for the Mass. They assure that assigned ministers... Read More

Security Systems Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Serra Club
Mission To foster and affirm vocations to the priesthood Activity / Explanation In summary, Serrans are dedicated Catholics who pray for the increase and perseverance of vocations to the Priesthood and the Religious Life. Serrans also encourage others to pray... Read More

Seven Sisters Apostolate
Mission The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop – a “holy wasting” (cf.... Read More

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Mission The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization that leads its members to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need who live within our parish boundaries. It is personalized... Read More

Spiritual Life Center
Mission The Spiritual Life Center is a Retreat and Conference Center offering programs in Adult Education, Spiritual Formation, Private Retreats, and full service Event Planning. Situated on 38 acres, the Spiritual Life Center is one of the premier retreat and... Read More

St. Anthony Family Shelter
Mission St. Anthony Family Shelter (SAFS) is an emergency shelter for families with minor children. We have 13 furnished resident units, each unit has a family room, bedroom and bathroom and we have on-site laundry rooms. We provide three meals... Read More

St. Anthony Family Shelter Meals
Mission Provide and serve home cooked lunch and dinner on the weekends for the residents. Activity / Explanation Work on a team to serve the needs of the residents at St. Anthony Family Shelter Meeting Frequency Monthly Meeting Location St.... Read More

St. Dismas Prison Ministry
Mission Provides an avenue for parish volunteer support to the St. Dismas Diocesan Prison Ministry Activity / Explanation The St. Dismas Ministry to the Incarcerated serves the human and spiritual needs of the men, women, and children who are currently... Read More

St. Francis Pet Blessing
Mission To call down God’s blessing upon the creatures he has bestowed upon the world once a year on the feast of St. Francis. Activity / Explanation Meet in front of Parish Rectory with one’s pets to be blessed on... Read More

St. Theresa Lay Carmelites
Mission To develop and enrich the prayer lives of each member by supporting one another in a community dedicated to the study of Carmelite Spirituality and by living the Lay Carmelite way of life as outlined by the Carmelite Province... Read More

St. Therese Girls Club
Mission To provide young Catholic girls with an opportunity to gather and learn about their Catholic heritage, faith and traditions; while doing fun activities, service projects, crafts, field trips and camps. Girls will gain a strong self-esteem in being young... Read More

Steubenville Youth Conference
Mission Steubenville STL Mid-America is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens. It is a great way to go deeper in... Read More

Stewardship Fair
Mission To coordinate with ministries to have an annual stewardship fair at each Annual Pastoral Address on Stewardship Activity / Explanation To approve gym layout, contact groups in conjunction with Parish Council, and set up and take down the fair.... Read More

Stewardship Renewal Packet
Mission To collaborate with Director of Stewardship in processing and reviewing the annual Stewardship Packet. Activity / Explanation To collect completed forms and input talent forms into PDS and to annually review the content of the Stewardship Packet. Meeting Frequency... Read More

Sunday Bible Study
Mission Activity / Explanation This study consists of studying books from the Bible both Old and New Testaments. We use commentary from Scott Hahn with questions, group discussion and prayer. Meeting Frequency Sunday 4-24 weeks Meeting Location St. Bonaventure Center

Sunday School Pre-School
Mission To provide St. Francis of Assisi pre-school age children (at least 3 years of age by September 1st, but not yet in kindergarten) with a fun and enthusiastic start to learning about God and the Catholic Faith. Activity /... Read More

The Lord’s Diner
Mission Organizes the parish volunteers that work together to serve an evening meal first Tuesday and third Monday of each month at the Lord’s Diner Activity / Explanation When available, teams needed weekly Meeting Frequency First Tuesday and third Monday... Read More

Theologians Guild
Mission The theologian’s guild is comprised of men and women who are parishioners of St. Francis who have some form of higher education (such as a college degree) in Catholic religious studies who desire to share his/her passion for theology.... Read More

Tobit’s Ministry
Mission To attend the rosary and/or funerals of deceased parishioners. Activity / Explanation As stated in the Mission Statement, this committee attends the rosary and/or funeral services of fellow parishioners. A system of telephone calling chains, email and text is... Read More

Totus Tuus
Mission To teach children and young adults how to dedicate their lives totally to God in light of the motto of St. John Paul the Great’s, “Totus Tuus” or “Totally Yours,” through song, prayer, knowledge and example. Activity / Explanation... Read More

Tuesday Bible Study
Mission To bring people to a greater understanding of the Bible, an awareness of God’s living presence in Scripture, and an appreciation of how the Bible can be applied to daily life. To foster love and knowledge of the Bible... Read More

Unbound
Mission Activity / Explanation Meeting Frequency Meeting Location

Ushers
Mission To guide, assist and welcome parishioners to Mass with a pleasant demeanor. Ushers need to be alert to the special needs, safety and comfort of the congregation. This can be a shared activity with your spouse and is an... Read More

Vietnamese Prayer Group
Mission To unite Vietnamese parishioners to strengthen their faith in the Lord and have a deeper understanding of His presence in our daily lives. Activity / Explanation Scriptural Rosary and adoration every 3rd Sunday of the month in the Church/Chapel.... Read More

Voter Registration
Mission Aids in registration of voters during election years Activity / Explanation Aids in registration of voters during election years Meeting Frequency During election years Meeting Location

Wedding Anniversaries
Mission To invite couples to renew their wedding vows on the first Sunday on the month of their anniversary Activity / Explanation Attend 8: am mass on the first Sunday on the month, renew vows publically and attend coffee and... Read More

Wednesday Bible Study
Mission Activity / Explanation This study consists of studying books from the Bible both Old and New Testaments. We use commentary from Scott Hahn with questions, group discussion and prayer. Meeting Frequency Wednesday 4-24 weeks Meeting Location St. Bonaventure Center

Welcoming & Hospitality
Mission To greet and welcome each new parishioner to the St. Francis of Assisi family, so that they may feel comfortable living as disciples of Christ in St. Francis of Assisi Parish. To provide new parishioners with helpful reference information... Read More

Wildfire
Mission To foster Evangelization among our parishioners Activity / Explanation A two day experience to learn how to spread the gospel and effectively communicate through prayer, dialog and example Meeting Frequency Annually Meeting Location St. Clare Hall

Women’s Bowling
Mission To provide an afternoon of fun and social gathering while, at the same time, earning a contribution from the bowling alley for the school. Activity / Explanation The league is open for women of all ages and any skill... Read More

Woodworking / Metal Fab Guild
Mission To gather parishioners of like professional skill to offer their talents for the good of the parish. Activity / Explanation As needs arise this professional skill parishioners will be contacted for availability for helping, Meeting Frequency As need arises... Read More

Write to a Seminarian
Mission Activity / Explanation Parishioners write letters to individuals studying for the priesthood or religious life. Meeting Frequency Annually Meeting Location

Youth Choir
Mission For grade school youth to provide choral music for parish liturgies. Activity / Explanation To sing at 5:00 p.m. mass once a month and to practice weekly. Also perform at school concerts and one a month at daily Mass... Read More