“We cannot delude ourselves: by our mutual love and, in particular, by our concern for those in need we will be recognized as true followers of Christ. This will be the criterion by which the authenticity of our Eucharistic celebrations is judged” - Pope John Paul II
Outreach is not an option for us; it is a foundation of our faith. We must reach out in love and compassion to others, and be a voice in the community against poverty, violence and injustice.
Outreach is not an option for us; it is a foundation of our faith. We must reach out in love and compassion to others, and be a voice in the community against poverty, violence and injustice.
AIDS Outreach Ministry
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Contact: Evelyn Grimes
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Email: ejgsteeler@yahoo.com
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Phone: (214) 705-0009
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Working with AIDS Services of Dallas, the AIDS Outreach Ministry provides basic living necessities such as toiletries and personal hygiene items to the men, women, and children living with AIDS/HIV in the Dallas area. Donations are collected the first Sunday of each month. See the AIDS Outreach Ministry page for more information.
Click Here for a Listing of Needed Items
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Laundry Detergent
- Bleach
- Bar soap
- Body Wash
- Body Lotion
- Band-Aids
- Cotton Swabs/Q-tips
- Deodorant (men's & women's)
- Tampons
- Feminine Pads
- Shaving Cream/Gel
- Disposable Razors (men's & women's)
- Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
- Hand Sanitizer
Archangels Men’s Network / Catholic Charities Dallas
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Contact: James Bailey
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Email: jamesbailey0517@gmail.com
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Phone: (469) 939-0847
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Catholic Charities helps our community’s most vulnerable by taking on the effects of poverty and helping all those in crisis move toward a better life.
St. Francis of Assisi partners with Catholic Charities of Dallas by participating in the Food Partner Program. This includes having a standing food drive that will be achieved with the placement of a food cart in the Great Hall where donations will be continuously accepted. Donated items should be non-perishable and no larger than 16 oz. each.
St. Francis of Assisi partners with Catholic Charities of Dallas by participating in the Food Partner Program. This includes having a standing food drive that will be achieved with the placement of a food cart in the Great Hall where donations will be continuously accepted. Donated items should be non-perishable and no larger than 16 oz. each.
Angel Tree Program
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Contact: Christine Curtin &
Linda Johnson |
This Christmas time program offers Christmas gifts to families who would not normally be able to afford gifts. There are many helpers needed in addition to those purchasing gifts. Find volunteer information on the Angel Tree page.
Blood Drives
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Contact: Todd Nate
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Mobile: (972) 953-8777
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Organizes periodic (usually quarterly) blood drives at the church. Keep an eye out in the bulletin for the next blood drive.
Clothe A Child
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Contact: Karen Dang
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Clothe a Child partners with area churches, organizations, individuals and businesses in the community to serve the new clothing needs of economically disadvantaged Kindergarten through 8th grade school children in Frisco, Little Elm, Prosper & Celina ISDs. For more information, click here to be directed to the Clothe A Child site.
Deployed Military Care Packages
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Contact: Cindy Toops
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Email: cjtoops@gmail.com
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During the month of May (Military Appreciation Month), we send care packages to deployed military personnel serving overseas or on a Post away from their loved ones.
Homebound Ministry
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Contact: Carroll Purdum
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Email: cprpurdum@gmail.com
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Phone: (972) 292-9606
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Ministry that brings Communion and fellowship to those who are home bound.
Hospital Ministry
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Contact: Lilian Oguntuase
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Phone: (817) 793-3894
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Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to persons in the hospital and we are currently expanding and strengthening our ministry in this area. Training provided.
Miscarriage, Infant Loss, and Infertility Ministry
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Contacts: Carrie Fontenot & Jacqueline Rochau
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St. Catherine’s Heart Ministry provides support and resources to families experiencing miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility, while asking St. Catherine of Sweden, the patron saint of protection against abortion and miscarriage, to always keep all who are experiencing these struggles in her prayers. Please see the St. Catherine's Heart web page for more information.
Nursing Home Ministry
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Contact: John Viscito
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Email: viscitos@yahoo.com
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Phone: (214) 317-1134
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Ministry that brings Communion and fellowship to those at area care facilities.
Prayer Chain
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Contact: Blanca Balderas
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Email: bbalderas@stfoafrisco.org
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Phone: (972) 712-2645, Ext. 245
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Responds to the various needs of parishioners by actively praying for their intentions. Please visit the Prayer Chain web page for more information.
Dallas Diocese Prison Ministry Liaison
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Contact: John Quincey
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Email: jquincey1@yahoo.com
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“For I was ... in prison and you visited me.” (Cf. Mt 25:35-36) This diocesan wide ministry brings hope and comfort to our forgotten brothers and sisters that are incarcerated. Prison ministers bring the Light of Christ to inmates, providing the opportunity for a spiritual awakening and becoming instruments for a conversion of heart.. If interested please send an email to John Quincey.
Respect Life
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Contact: Beth Boughton
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Email: bethboughton@sbcglobal.net
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Phone: (214) 202-3192
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Through prayer and action, the St. Francis of Assisi Respect Life Ministry exists to defend human life from conception to natural death, promoting a "culture of life” and raising awareness of the sanctity of all life – especially the unborn. We welcome all individuals and families to stand with us for LIFE!
To request being added to our ministry communications please email bethboughton@sbcglobal.net.
For more information about ways to get involved and healing resources please visit our St. Francis of Assisi Respect Life Ministry web page here.
To request being added to our ministry communications please email bethboughton@sbcglobal.net.
For more information about ways to get involved and healing resources please visit our St. Francis of Assisi Respect Life Ministry web page here.
Stephen Ministry
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Contacts: Kathy Bedard & Cathy González
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Email: stfrancisstephenministry@gmail.com
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Confidential Hotline: 972-712-2645 x420
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Stephen Ministry equips lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to accompany people who are hurting, providing high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care—It's Christ caring for people through people.
See the St. Francis of Assisi Stephen Ministry web page for more information here.
See the St. Francis of Assisi Stephen Ministry web page for more information here.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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Contact: Ardis Sevcik
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Email: sevcikae@gmail.com
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SVdP provides financial and spiritual assistance to local poor and needy. Vincentians travel in pairs to visit clients in their homes or apartments. We assess our friend's needs and help in many different ways, and we are dependent upon volunteers and financial resources. Meets weekly at St. Francis, but members are not expected to attend each meeting. Many volunteers help behind the scenes.
Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
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Contact: Pat Valentino
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Email: sfoatbm@gmail.com
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This ministry allows for parishioners to donate cash, gift cards, or to purchase a list of ingredients which on a single Sunday in early November are inventoried, boxed and delivered to Frisco Family services for distribution to our community families in need or in crisis allowing them to prepare a special Thanksgiving meal. SFoA supplies over 10% of the boxed meals provided by Frisco Family Services each year. Find volunteer information on the Thanksgiving Meal Boxes page.