Saint Francis of Assisi Parish ~ Ministries of Care

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		Our parish reaches out to assist, support and build community with: Funeral Planning Grief support Healing Prayer to individuals after weekend Masses Communion to those who are homebound Presentations on Peace and Social Justice issues Welcome, Support and Opportunities for those in the community who are gay or lesbian to share faith, friendship and spiritual development Funeral Planning We provide assistance in planning: Funerals Memorial services Rosaries and vigils that reflect the rich liturgical tradition of the parish. Ministry members help parishioners and their families select appropriate scriptural readings, prayers and music that have special significance for them. During this challenging time, they also arrange for musicians and vocalists, work with funeral homes and cemeteries, and provide support to the family and friends of those who have died. For Assistance With These Services: Please contact Kay Skonieczny, Director of Outreach, at (916) 443-8084 x111 or KayS@stfrancisparish.com Return to Top Grief Support Coping with the death of a loved one is one of the hardest things we have to do in life. Our St. Francis grief support program, “Grief, Gratitude & Grace”, is a 4-week series that addresses this journey of loss and healing. The series is offered on Mondays in February, June, and October. The series provides an opportunity for those who have experienced the death of a loved one to join with others in a loving, healing environment to share their stories and experience. Each evening also includes information on coping with grief, the tasks and characteristics of grief, reading lists, ritual, and prayer. Information on our February series... Grief, Gratitude & Grace: Mondays, May 3 to June 14 Grief Support Series 7-9PM, St. Clare Chapel To reserve a space for the October series or to seek individual assistance for the grieving process: please contact Kay Skonieczny, Director of Outreach, at (916) 443-8084 x111 or KayS@stfrancisparish.com. This series will be offered again on Mondays in June. Return to Top Healing Prayer Healing prayer ministers are available to pray for and with you at the doors of our church after all Masses. They may be identified by their badges. Please contact Kay Skonieczny, Director of Outreach, at (916) 443-8084 x111 or KayS@stfrancisparish.com for more information. Are you being called to pray with and for your fellow parishioners? God does the Listening, Loving and Healing — all we do is say “yes” to being God’s instrument. Members of the Healing Prayer Ministry make themselves available for a few minutes after Saturday or Sunday Mass to pray with and for fellow parishioners. Prayers are said with the Lord and under the seal of confidentiality. More Information: Contact Kay Skonieczny, Director of Outreach at (916) 443-8084x111 or KayS@stfrancisparish.com Return to Top Communion Visitation Ministry Members of our Communion Visitation Ministry are available to bring Communion to those who are homebound. If you know of anyone who is homebound and unable to attend Mass, and who would like one of our communion ministers to visit, please contact: Kay Skonieczny, Director of Outreach, at (916) 443-8084 x111 or KayS@stfrancisparish.com for more information. Return to Top Peace & Justice Committee 3rd Tuesday of each month (except July and August) 7-9PM in the Parish Center Dining Room Our Mission: As members of St. Francis Parish, we embrace the parish mission, aspiring to be witnesses and prophets advocating for justice in the world. We work to foster a Franciscan awareness of and response to issues of peace, human dignity, and integrity of creation through education and advocacy. We nonviolently challenge ourselves and others to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God. The Peace & Justice Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month (except for July and August) from 7-9 in the Parish Center Dining Room. More Information: Contact Kay at (916) 443-8084 x111 or KayS@stfrancisparish.com Return to Top © St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Sacramento, CA 1066 26th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 phone: (916) 443-8084 \| fax: (916) 443-7356 \| email \| site feedback	For More Information Please Contact: Kay Skoniecnzy (916) 443-8084 x111 KayS@stfrancisparish.com