Since Fall of 2017, Lisa Carr has been a mighty behind-the-scenes collaborator with parish staff as Communications Director. She took this on as missionary staff member in addition to working full time as a nurse. Much of our growth over the last 3 years can be attributed to Lisa's commitment to ensuring that our parishioners have had all the info they need to participate in parish life. Lisa is now being called to another role within our parish - more on that to come - and we can't thank her enough for her service to the Communications Team! Lisa, we know God has great things in store for you and for us in your new role! For any parish communications requests, please email our team at communications@stfrancisparish.net. 

The U.S. bishops have asked Catholics to pray from Monday, Oct. 26, through Tuesday, Nov. 3, that “the leaders elected this week be guided by the Holy Spirit as they fulfill their positions." Sign up for the Novena here.

The Diocese of Columbus is studying information as part of a strategic planning process to evangelize the future of the Catholic faith. Current and local information from individuals on why they no longer attend Church or no longer consider themselves Catholic would be very helpful in the planning process. There is great value knowing these answers to address the evangelization needs specifically in our Diocese for the future. While many of us may think we know the reasons or assume them, the Diocese really wants to hear from the people themselves. Therefore, please help get the word out to take this survey by those who have fallen away from the Church or who are no longer active in the Church. This may be a loved one, a child who no longer attends, a sibling who moved away, a friend, an acquaintance, etc. Please only ask people to take the survey if they have fallen away from the Church or are no longer active in the Church.  Here is the survey link.

2020 ELECTION GUIDE FROM THE BISHOP

Bishop Brennan asked that the “Reflections on Choosing Political Candidates” from Ohio Catholic Conference be made widely available to parishioners. Please check it out today! 

We really need everyone to make an ongoing pledge to support our mission. Electronic giving is currently the most consistent way to give, safest and most reliable. Will you consider how you can help us during this time?