Apostolates

Bereavement: Fraternity involvement, as needed.  Call Ray F. with questions. 

Our 2023 Christmas Donation went to the Society of St. Joseph of Arimathea- a ministry that buries babies and young children.

We coordinated the Memorial Service for the 2023 ARG.

Blessing Bags:  

Pandemic Blessing Bags:  At the outset of the Pandemic the needs of homeless people was apparent.  During this time began this apostolate. Fraternity members collected different types of greatly needed items for the blessing bags - Franciscan peace prayer cards, hand sanitizers, bottled waters,  face masks, granola bars and McDonald's food gift cards for distribution.  

Fraternity members are asked to collect travel-size items throughout the year for the Blessing Bag Apostolate, quarterly event.  The following items needed include:

Each gallon size Ziploc bag contains- bottled water, hand sanitizer, 2 disposable masks, granola bar,  Toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, caps and gloves during cool/ cold months, $5 McDonald's gift card, St. Francis holy card.

This apostolate has been financially supported by the BSSF grant for regional apostolates.

This apostolate is led by Betti Longinotti and Kris J.

Our 2024 Winter Blessing Bags will include Community Service by our OLM Confirmation students.

25 blessing bags are assembled and distributed quarterly.  All surplus collected goes to the Refuge House.

Franciscan Youth and Young Adults:

(FYYA) We are conduct an activity with the Wake Forest University Catholic Campus Ministry by attending Mass at WFU's Davis Chapel and hosting/ providing a dinner and fellowship on campus.

This apostolate is led by Elizabeth S. and Bob D.

Prison Ministry

We collect and deliver toiletry items , monthly, needed for the local prison.

This apostolate is led by Elsa and Hernan S.

Blessing Bags for the Homeless

Blessing Bag Fraternity Donations