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- Nursery | St Francis of Assisi
Origen Como adultos cristianos, tenemos una responsabilidad moral y legal y Dios nos ha confiado el bienestar espiritual, emocional y físico de los niños y los vulnerables. Se requiere autorización de Ambiente Seguro para todo el personal y voluntarios que trabajan con menores o adultos vulnerables. Póngase en contacto con el director Director de Operaciones y Ministerio del Campus Ginny Milich gmilich@stfoafrisco.org Ext. 228
- Youth Bible Study | St Francis of Assisi
Campamento de verano Georgia $920 ¿Quién? Estudiantes entrantes de 6° grado a estudiantes salientes de 12° grado ¿Qué? Camp Hidden Lake y Camp Covecrest son más que un centro de retiro y un campamento de verano. Covecrest es una comunidad de católicos comprometidos con la transformación de los adolescentes, la transformación de las parroquias y la transformación de la cultura. ¡Mientras estamos en el campamento, los misioneros de Hidden Lake y Covecrest están allí para facilitar nuestra experiencia de campamento y caminar junto a nuestra parroquia! Durante el campamento, los adolescentes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en actividades típicas del campamento, como tirolesa, cuerdas altas, artes + manualidades, blob, pozo de barro, ¡y mucho más! Junto con las actividades del campamento, los misioneros del campamento estarán allí para guiarnos en momentos de oración y participación en los sacramentos, como la misa y la confesión. ¡Eche un vistazo al video0 vinculado a continuación para ver cómo se ve esto! Transporte: Nuestro grupo volará desde el aeropuerto de Dallas Lovefield al aeropuerto internacional de Atlanta. ¡Desde allí, nuestro grupo será transportado en un autobús chárter a nuestros campamentos durante la semana! La escuela secundaria se dejará en Camp Hidden Lake. La escuela secundaria luego será llevada a Camp Covecrest. Al final del campamento, nuestro autobús regresará para llevarnos de regreso a ATL para volar de regreso a casa. *Los campamentos están ubicados a una hora y media uno del otro. ¿Cuándo? Comienza temprano el domingo 29 de mayo Finaliza al final de la jornada del sábado 4 de junio ¿Donde? Camp Hidden Lake - Dahlonega, GA (Escuela secundaria) Camp Covecrest - Tiger, GA (Escuela secundaria) Register below: Teen Viniendo.. CALENDAR
- Spiritual | St Francis of Assisi
Anchor 1 Origen HECHOS ESTUDIO BÍBLICO Contacto Contacto Contacto Contacto DESAFÍO COMPAÑERISMO DE MARÍA Y DE MARTA Un fin de semana de ACTS es un retiro de tres días y tres noches presentado por laicos católicos con el apoyo del clero y un director espiritual. Los objetivos del retiro de fin de semana son fortalecer su fe, renovarse espiritualmente, construir un propósito en su vida de oración y construir amistades duraderas con la comunidad de su iglesia. Para obtener información adicional o para registrarse, visite www.StFrancisACTS.com y seleccione “Retiros en inglés” o “Retiros en español”. La misión de los grupos de estudio bíblico de San Francisco de Asís es ayudar a los feligreses a comprender el gran amor de Dios por ellos y su plan para su salvación a través del estudio de su palabra, la Biblia. Los estudios están dirigidos a adultos, pero los adolescentes son bienvenidos. Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial ofrece la oportunidad de renovar y fortalecer la relación del matrimonio a través de herramientas de comunicación que promueven el amor y la comprensión de la pareja. Fellowship of Marys & Marthas es un estudio bíblico / de oración dedicado a glorificar a Dios al llevar a las mujeres a una relación más íntima con Jesús como Señor y Salvador a través de: Comprender el papel de la mujer en las Escrituras, Desarrollar una relación con la Virgen María, Oración contemplativa, Uso de los dones del Espíritu Santo y compañerismo amoroso. Anchor 2 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN CARISMÁTICA MINISTERIO DE MAMA A MAMA (MAMAS) Contacto Contacto Contacto MINISTERIO DE MADRES COMPARTIR (MAMÁS) Contacto SANTO ESPÍRITU 101 Falta una descripción en línea Holy Spirit 101 es un grupo excelente para unirse si desea desarrollar su fe y amor en el Espíritu Santo. St. Francis organiza retiros trimestrales basados en el plan de estudios Holy Spirit 101. Nuestros retiros de fin de semana de tres días son la mejor manera de obtener la experiencia más completa del Espíritu Santo 101 en un fin de semana emocionante. El ministerio de MAMÁS reúne a mujeres de diversas edades y experiencias de vida para participar en un proceso de autoconocimiento y crecimiento espiritual y personal que les permita fortalecer sus lazos familiares y desempeñar su labor de madre siguiendo el ejemplo de la Virgen María. Propósito general: empoderar a las madres a través del enriquecimiento de la fe católica y las amistades, para servir mejor a nuestras familias, nuestra parroquia y nuestra comunidad. Anchor 3 LUNES MAÑANA GRUPO DE ORACION SALVE REGINA PROGRAMA MUJER ESPIRITUAL DIRECCIÓN Contacto El grupo se reúne todos los lunes por la mañana después de la misa de las 8:30 de la mañana de 9:15 a 10:30 am en el salón de trabajo organizativo en el centro parroquial. El tiempo que pasan juntos incluye la presentación de peticiones, el rosario bíblico, la meditación y el canto de la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia. Contacto El ministerio de Programa Mujer ofrece el programa ANSPAC con un diplomado de 3 años donde se cubren temas de formación humana y formación moral. Todos los temas están dirigidos al crecimiento de la mujer como pieza clave de la familia y la sociedad. Formamos un grupo donde buscamos que cada miembro se sienta incluido y encuentre apoyo y respuesta a todas sus dudas y necesidades del día a día Contacto La dirección espiritual es una oportunidad para que una persona se siente a conversar con una persona entrenada en el arte de la dirección espiritual. El director espiritual invita al destinatario a sentarse a conversar con él / ella y con el Señor. A través de preguntas abiertas, indagatorias y exploratorias, el director guía o guía (dirige) al destinatario a crecer en su relación con el Señor. La dirección espiritual no es consejería pastoral o sesiones de resolución de problemas. Es una oportunidad para que el destinatario explore la presencia de Dios en su vida diaria. Contacto Salve Regina busca apoyar y empoderar a los padres, para que se sientan preparados para educar a sus propios hijos. Están comprometidos a formar tanto la mente como el espíritu, con el objetivo principal de compartir la eternidad con nuestro Padre Celestial. Anchor 4 Contacto EQUIPOS NUESTROS SEÑORA MATRIMONIO MOVIMIENTO Contacto TALLERES DE ORACION Y VIDA - TOV Contacto ESE HOMBRE ES USTED El ministerio Talleres de Oracion y Vida tiene como enfoque el aprender a orar para aprender a vivir. Es una escuela de oración y vida, donde descubres la infinita ternura del Padre para saberse amado y dejarse amar. Te ayuda a mejorar tu relación con Dios, contigo mismo y con los hermanos y liberarte de angustias, miedos y tristezas, para avanzar a la liberación interior y recobrar la estabilidad emocional y el encanto de vivir. Equipos de Nuestra Señora es un movimiento internacional de espiritualidad matrimonial para profundizar las gracias del Sacramento del Matrimonio. Los equipos practican una dirección espiritual que incluye oración diaria, lectura regular y reflexión sobre las Sagradas Escrituras, discusión mensual entre esposos sobre asuntos familiares y espirituales, y una “regla de vida” individual para el mejoramiento personal. Es para todas las parejas casadas, de todas las edades, con o sin hijos. ¡Ese hombre eres tú! es un programa que aborda las presiones y tentaciones que enfrentan los hombres en nuestra cultura moderna, especialmente aquellas relacionadas con sus roles como esposos y padres. El programa armoniza la ciencia médica y social actual con las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica y la sabiduría de los santos para desarrollar la visión del hombre plenamente vivo. ESPIRITUAL DIRECCIÓN Contacto La dirección espiritual es una oportunidad para que una persona se siente a conversar con una persona entrenada en el arte de la dirección espiritual. El director espiritual invita al destinatario a sentarse a conversar con él / ella y con el Señor. A través de preguntas abiertas, indagatorias y exploratorias, el director guía o guía (dirige) al destinatario a crecer en su relación con el Señor. La dirección espiritual no es consejería pastoral o sesiones de resolución de problemas. Es una oportunidad para que el destinatario explore la presencia de Dios en su vida diaria. MUJERES DE S T. FRANCIS Contacto El propósito de esta sociedad es cultivar, así como desarrollar el crecimiento espiritual de las mujeres de la parroquia y ayudar en la promoción de las actividades de la parroquia. Es una organización de mujeres dedicadas a la espiritualidad, el servicio y el compañerismo. Mujeres de San Francisco están afiliadas al Consejo Nacional de Mujeres Católicas. MUNDIAL MATRIMONIO ENCUENTRO Contacto Somos una comunidad de Parejas Encontradas que se reúnen como grupo de intercambio; apoyamos la renovación en la Iglesia y el cambio en el mundo a través de la verdadera intimidad dentro de nuestro sacramento. Volver al directorio
- Funerals | St Francis of Assisi
Bautismo Los cristianos celebran los ritos funerarios para ofrecer adoración, alabanza y acción de gracias a Dios por el don de una vida que ahora ha sido devuelta a Dios, el autor de la vida y la esperanza de los justos. La Misa, memorial de la muerte y resurrección de Cristo, es la principal celebración de los funerales cristianos. - Orden de los funerales cristianos ¡Comuníquese con nuestro Departamento de Liturgia si tiene alguna pregunta! Elisa Cucco, Coordinadora de Sacramentos ecucco@stfoafrisco.org (972) 712 - 2645
- Volunteer Opportunities | St Francis of Assisi
Horario de Confesión y Adoración Bautismo El Consejo de Finanzas tiene lugares para miembros que se abrirán pronto y está buscando feligreses en los campos de banca, recaudación de fondos, inversiones, etc., o cualquier persona interesada en apoyar el éxito financiero de nuestra parroquia. Las reuniones trimestrales se llevan a cabo los miércoles por la noche a las 6:00 p. m., con reuniones intermedias según sea necesario, para un compromiso de tiempo total de alrededor de 3 horas por mes. Si está interesado, comuníquese con el presidente del Consejo de Finanzas, Pete Hayes, en phayes1958@gmail.com para programar una entrevista. Building Committee se está expandiendo para incluir un alcance más amplio de industrias en su base de miembros. Si usted es un constructor, contratista general, desarrollador, urbanista o trabaja en los campos de HVAC, plomería, electricidad, etc., considere postularse para el Comité de Construcción. Las consultas pueden enviarse al presidente del Comité de Construcción, Harlan Jones, a hjones@mariosinacola.com . Nuestro Departamento de Comunicaciones podría usar algunos traductores adicionales de inglés a español. Si está interesado, envíe un correo electrónico a creative@stfoafrisco.org . Nuestro equipo de A/V está aumentando su equipo de voluntarios capacitados. Si tiene experiencia en A/V, considere capacitarse en nuestros tableros de sonido para estar disponible para servir en Misas y eventos especiales. La necesidad más urgente es apoyo en la misa dominical de las 4:30 p. m., puede ser voluntario y asistir a misa simultáneamente. Los interesados pueden comunicarse con nuestro especialista en A/V, Joey Ah Sam, en jahsam@stfoafrisco.org. La Oficina está ampliando su equipo de sub recepcionistas voluntarios. Si habla inglés y español, está disponible entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. sus regalos en forma sustitutiva. Póngase en contacto con Patty Stroud en recepcionista@stfoafrisco.org para programar una visita de consulta. ¡Gracias por compartir sus dones con nuestra parroquia!
- Preschool | St Francis of Assisi
Bautismo Contacto Plan de estudios Sobre nosotros Nuestro programa es un preescolar con base católica. Queremos que su hijo disfrute de sus días en el preescolar Little Friends of St. Francis mientras aprende que el mundo es un lugar emocionante e interesante. Nuestras metas preescolares son: · Proporcionar un entorno seguro, enriquecedor y estimulante para promover el crecimiento emocional, espiritual y del desarrollo. · Proporcionar un entorno para cultivar las habilidades de socialización necesarias. · Hacer que cada niño se sienta maravilloso consigo mismo y ayudar en el crecimiento positivo de la autoestima de cada niño. · Promover un sentimiento de éxito en el aprendizaje mientras se prepara académicamente a los niños para el próximo paso en la educación. Registro Formulario de inscripción Folleto de registro Folleto de registro English Información anterior de la parroquia Un día típico en KDO ... Si bien cada salón de clases es un poco diferente, la mayoría tiene los mismos bloques de tiempo programado. Comienzan con algunas actividades abiertas que permiten a los maestros la flexibilidad de conocer y saludar a todos los niños y padres. Un tiempo de grupo grande, como el calendario o la lectura compartida, generalmente abre las actividades formales del día. Los niños están expuestos a muchos conceptos matemáticos y lingüísticos diferentes durante el calendario. La lectura compartida brinda la oportunidad de desarrollar habilidades previas a la lectura y la escritura, así como el reconocimiento de letras. A partir de ahí, los niños pasan a la instrucción en grupos pequeños en las mesas, enfocándose en letras, números, formas, colores, etc. En las clases de mayores, esto es lo que llamamos el tiempo de lectura guiada. Estos conceptos son apropiados para la edad, y muchos de ellos son objetivos que se prueban en nuestra “Instantánea de habilidades” durante todo el año. Los maestros hacen la transición de los niños de actividades tranquilas, concentradas y sentadas a actividades de alta energía para aprovechar al máximo a los niños. Hay partes del día que cada clase tiene: merienda, recreo, almuerzo, descanso, música y enriquecimiento. Estas actividades suelen suceder a la misma hora todos los días. Esto ayuda a los niños a comenzar a aprender la idea de una rutina. Muchas clases tienen un tiempo de ciencias / estudios sociales / salud que generalmente se presenta en un entorno de grupo grande. También se ofrece una manualidad diaria relacionada con la letra de la semana o temas mensuales. Todas las aulas están diseñadas para satisfacer las necesidades de todos los niños de esa clase específica, por lo que cada aula se ve un poco diferente. Pero, en general, así es como se verá un día típico en KDO. Anchor 1 Plan de estudios Brindamos un entorno intelectual, social, religioso, físico y emocional que beneficiará a los niños, sus familias y la comunidad. Sabemos que todos los niños son únicos y se desarrollan a ritmos diferentes. Nuestro programa está diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades de todos los niños en todos los niveles. Cada aula es única y los maestros preparan su clase para facilitar el aprendizaje en los niveles apropiados. Para cada nivel de edad, el enfoque es diferente. Los niños pequeños y los de dos años disfrutan de un plan de estudios que enfatiza la socialización, las habilidades motoras, los juegos con los dedos y las canciones. El trabajo de los tres en el reconocimiento y la formación de letras y números, la dinámica del aula y las habilidades sociales. Los cuatro y cinco utilizan un programa de preparación para la lectura y la escritura. El objetivo del maestro es preparar a los niños para el jardín de infantes. Todos los niveles de edad se superponen un poco para algún plan de estudios en espiral y revisión de habilidades. A través del juego creativo, libros, canciones e interacciones con maestros y otros niños, queremos ayudar a su hijo a crecer en cuerpo y espíritu. Todos los niveles de edad siguen las mismas unidades temáticas. Cada mes los temas variarán según el calendario litúrgico y las estaciones del año. Cada mes se presenta a los niños un Mandamiento diferente, así como una canción infantil y un cuento de hadas. También tenemos un programa semanal de formación en la fe para que los 3, 4 y 5 aprendan durante el tiempo de la capilla. Los niños más pequeños están expuestos a algunas enseñanzas católicas básicas para comenzar a construir sus cimientos. Los niños asisten a clases semanales de música y enriquecimiento que se coordinan con los temas mensuales. Contacto Lauren Hartstock Contact ¿Tengo una pregunta? ¡Contacta con nuestra oficina! Directora de preescolar de Little Friends Correo electrónico 972-712-1657 Correo electrónico Ext. 354
- Our Story | St Francis of Assisi
Acerca de Nuestra historia Historia de la parroquia Frisco era un abrevadero a lo largo del antiguo sendero para arreo de ganado de Preston Road a fines del siglo XIX, una estación de paso entre los ranchos de las llanuras y los mercados de DFW. Los colonos permanentes fueron pocos y espaciados hasta que el crecimiento masivo de Dallas en el siglo XX apoyó el crecimiento de los pueblos rurales periféricos. Aun así, los católicos en Frisco eran escasos hasta que los ganaderos y los trabajadores agrícolas de habla hispana comenzaron a establecerse en el área en la década de 1950. En ese momento, las iglesias católicas más cercanas estaban en Denton, Plano y McKinney. Los miembros de esta comunidad desde hace mucho tiempo recuerdan cuando no había misa católica en Frisco. Después de más de dos años de construcción y muchos años de planificación, nuestra nueva iglesia y capilla fueron dedicadas en una gloriosa misa el sábado 7 de diciembre de 2013 por el obispo Keven J. Farrell. Aproximadamente 1300 feligreses desafiaron caminos helados y temperaturas bajo cero para participar en este evento histórico en la vida de nuestra parroquia. Aunque el clima impidió que muchos de los sacerdotes invitados de toda la diócesis asistieran a la dedicación, estábamos bendito que el P. Holmberg y el P. Cloherty se unió al obispo Farrell, Mons. Pichard, el P. Webb, el P. Ascencio, el diácono Gregg Kahrs y el diácono John Carlisle en la celebración de la gloriosa misa de dedicación. St. Francis continúa creciendo junto con la ciudad de Frisco. ¡Ahora tenemos más de 30,000 feligreses! Anchor 1
- Origin Retreats | St Francis of Assisi
Campamento de verano Georgia $920 ¿Quién? *Price increase to $210 after January 20th. Estudiantes entrantes de 6° grado a estudiantes salientes de 12° grado ¿Qu é? Camp Hidden Lake y Camp Covecrest son más que un centro de retiro y un campamento de verano. Covecrest es una comunidad de católicos comprometidos con la transformación de los adolescentes, la transformación de las parroquias y la transformación de la cultura. ¡Mientras estamos en el campamento, los misioneros de Hidden Lake y Covecrest están allí para facilitar nuestra experiencia de campamento y caminar junto a nuestra parroquia! Durante el campamento, los adolescentes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en actividades típicas del campamento, como tirolesa, cuerdas altas, artes + manualidades, blob, pozo de barro, ¡y mucho más! Junto con las actividades del campamento, los misioneros del campamento estarán allí para guiarnos en momentos de oración y participación en los sacramentos, como la misa y la confesión. ¡Eche un vistazo al video0 vinculado a continuación para ver cómo se ve esto! Transporte: Nuestro grupo volará desde el aeropuerto de Dallas Lovefield al aeropuerto internacional de Atlanta. ¡Desde allí, nuestro grupo será transportado en un autobús chárter a nuestros campamentos durante la semana! La escuela secundaria se dejará en Camp Hidden Lake. La escuela secundaria luego será llevada a Camp Covecrest. Al final del campamento, nuestro autobús regresará para llevarnos de regreso a ATL para volar de regreso a casa. *Los campamentos están ubicados a una hora y media uno del otro. ¿Cuándo? Comienza temprano el domingo 29 de mayo Finaliza al final de la jornada del sábado 4 de junio ¿Donde? Camp Hidden Lake - Dahlonega, GA (Escuela secundaria) Camp Covecrest - Tiger, GA (Escuela secundaria) Cost? $195 - $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration, remaining balance of $145 balance due by 1/20. All payments are due on Jarnuary 20th. Any cancelations made after January 20th will be non-refundable. Costo de acompañante? $500 Próximamente registro de acompañantes... Register below: Teen Packing List Viniendo..
- Capital Campaign | St Francis of Assisi
Top of Page Welcome Campaign Prayer Mission Statement Leader's Letter Campaign Video Our Story Mother Teresa Catholic School Our Plan Funding Mother Teresa School Financial Goals Who We Serve Ways To Give Financial Gift Guide Commemorative Opportunities Campaign Leadership Frequently Asked Questions Top of Page St. Francis of Assisi celebrates the official start of our I Am with You Always Capital Campaign. We are excited to invite you all to be a part of this important initiative here at St. Francis. Want to learn more about our I AM With You ALWAYS Capital Campaign? Utilize the gold dots on the left hand side to navigate to where you want to go. Or follow the steps below to make your donation. Step 1. Complete 'I Am With You Always' Capital Campaign Pledge Step 2. Make Initial Payment Please consider an initial gift of 10-20%. Step 3. Setup Recurring Gifts for Remaining Pledge Balance Complete Pledge Make Initial Payment Set Up Remaining Pledge Balance View this information in Booklet Form. ENGLISH BOOKLET FOLLETO EN ESPAÑOL Campaign Prayer CAMPAIGN PRAYER We come before you Jesus, grateful for the many blessings you provide for us as individuals and as a family of St. Francis of Assisi. As you instructed your disciples to go and preach the Gospel to all nations, we pray that we may continue to grow in our faith, and strengthened by the Sacraments to live out the mission that you gave us (Matthew 28:16-20). Heavenly Father, we are grateful for the continued growth in our community and as we fix our hearts and minds toward our future, we ask for your blessing and guidance in our vision for St. Francis for generations to come. May you always continue to give us wisdom, perseverance, clear direction in our discernment and never let us forget the words that you promised your disciples: “I am with you always , until the end of the age.” MISSION STATEMENT The 11 disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Mission Statement LEADER'S LETTER Dear St. Francis Family, I come to you today feeling deeply blessed to serve as your pastor. Each Sunday, I look out upon rows and rows of the faithful family of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Every service is filled with not only the members of our vibrant and diverse community, but also with the joy and reverence of a church committed to the mission given to us by Christ. Your commitment, however, does not stop at the doors of our beautiful church. Our members leave every week to serve our church and community through vibrant ministries – providing meaningful education and formation of our children and youth, merciful outreach to those in need, and making missionary disciples of others. As you have gone forth on this holy mission, St. Francis has continued to grow in numbers, adding an average of 25 new families per week over the past year – over 1,000 in 2024 alone. Because of this growth, St. Francis is at a turning point and must make plans for the future. In the following pages, you’ll find the details of our plans to not only accommodate our existing family, but also the continued growth over the years to come. That is why we are launching a major capital campaign that is derived directly from Matthew 28:16-20, our parish mission: I Am with You Always. I encourage you to read the following pages carefully, outlining our vision for the St. Francis community. It is my prayer that every member of the St. Francis family can invite the Lord to lead you in discerning your sacrificial gift or pledge to fund these projects to accommodate our expanding membership. Leader's Leader I extend my deepest gratitude for your continued prayers, support and generosity, and I pray for the Lord’s abundant blessing upon you, your loved ones and all of the St. Francis family. Gratefully, Fr. Rudy Garcia Pastor View the 'I am with You Always' Campaign Video Campaign Video View All Videos A GROWING COMMUNITY In the summer of 1966, twelve families stepped out in faith to establish a mission parish in the small farming town of Frisco. God has blessed and transformed our once-tiny parish from those humble beginnings into one of the largest in the Diocese of Dallas and the country. Today, St. Francis of Assisi is home to over 9,000 active parish families and nearly 24,000 active individuals. Throughout our history, parishioners have stepped forward to guarantee that our church could meet the needs of our growing Catholic community. With their leadership, sacrifice, commitment and generosity, we were able to construct our original parish center in 2001, followed by our beautiful church and chapel in 2013. Our Story Today, we stand at another pivotal moment in our history. We have been blessed by growth, but also challenged by it. We simply don’t have enough space to accommodate our many ministries and activities, housing for our priests, and adequate room for our children, youth and young adults. We find ourselves in a similar situation to those original twelve families who formed our parish. Collectively, we must step forward in faith to ensure that St. Francis can provide adequate space and resources for prayer, formation, discipleship and outreach. To that end, parish leaders have been diligently working on a long-range plan to accommodate these needs through new facilities on our campus. During this period of discernment and planning, we have sought the guidance of the Holy Spirit and listened intently to feedback and ideas from across the parish, most notably through our planning study last fall where we solicited feedback from every family and received feedback from thousands of parishioners to help determine the most important aspects of the plan for our future. In these pages, you will find the details of that plan, and an overview of what we hope will be the fruit of our labor and the blessing of the Holy Spirit. In Matthew 28:20, part of our parish mission statement, the Lord promises his disciples that “He will be with them always, even until the end of the age.” As disciples of Christ today, we know these words grant us the same assurance that He is ever-present in our lives. Through the I Am with You Always Capital Campaign, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will be able to share this pledge with future generations of disciples, providing reverent worship, meaningful discipleship, engaging formation, strong education and outreach to those throughout the community who have yet to know the blessed assurance of God’s love. “St. Francis is our spiritual home where we have grown in our faith, deepened our love for Jesus and made many friends in this faith community. The parish is very welcoming, with a number of ministries that allow us to put our faith into action through service to the parish and community. The formation programs are outstanding, challenging each to become lifelong disciples of Christ. Most importantly, we appreciate the reverent celebration of Holy Mass and deep love of the Eucharist. We are excited and looking forward to building new meeting and sacred spaces. The developments are crucial for St. Francis to remain a fountain of spiritual growth and nourishment for generations to come and allow us to continue to welcome those who seek Christ and want to grow in their faith.” - Loren and Christie Lacy Campaign General Chairs “Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received – only what you have given.” – St. Francis of Assisi Under the leadership and direction of Bishop Edward J. Burns, the Diocese of Dallas is looking with great hope to the future. We recognize that Collin County is one of the top three fastest-growing counties in the United States. With this growth, the Diocese has the responsibility of ensuring access to quality education that represents our Catholic identity and values. The Catholic community in Collin County has long called for a Catholic school in our area, a school close to home where our children and future generations can grow and develop academically, spiritually, reflect the values of our faith and find a strong Catholic identity. In 2019, the Diocese answered that call with the purchase of 26 acres of land and a vision of a regional school to benefit the families of St. Francis of Assisi and our neighboring parishes in northern Collin County. Recent survey responses overwhelmingly called for moving forward quickly with executing this vision. The planned Mother Teresa Catholic School in Frisco at the corner of Independence and Main is a unique and exciting opportunity to open a new Catholic school and provide access to Catholic education for families in Collin County. St. Francis of Assisi, as the largest parish in the area, will lead the charge in support for the school through an initial fundraising effort as part of the I Am with You Always Capital Campaign, accompanied by a Diocesan capital campaign for all parishes in northern Collin County and the Diocese of Dallas. Together, we will create a strong foundation for future generations at St. Francis of Assisi and beyond in Collin County and throughout the Diocese of Dallas. A CALL FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION LEARN MORE ABOUT ST. MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Learn More Mother Teresa Catholic School The I Am with You Always campaign will focus on four projects to provide needed space to accommodate growth, support our Catholic community and fulfill our mission: OUR PLAN Our Plan 1. FAMILY LIFE CENTER | $35 MILLION Outdoor Gathering Area At least 20 total new meeting rooms to be used for faith formation (K-5, middle school, high school, Confirmation), Bible studies, young adults, OCIA (formally RCIA), ministry meetings, youth programs and more A new 800-seat auditorium to provide additional space to host Masses each Sunday and Holy Days such as Christmas, Easter, and Ash Wednesday, speaking events, youth programs and overflow A new formal banquet hall that will seat 500 dinner-style or 800 theater-style Communal gathering spaces to allow parishioners to gather before and after Mass and other activities and meeting spaces to grow relationships and fellowship A second-floor youth space for gathering, education, Bible study and meetings, including: 10 meeting rooms prioritized for youth and faith formation A dedicated youth area for gathering, music, fellowship and outreach A new adoration chapel to seat 126 for perpetual adoration worship, as well as six new dedicated confessionals. Adoration Chapel 2. NEW RECTORY | $2.5 MILLION Six living suites – each with a bedroom, bathroom and study – to accommodate our priests, visiting priests and seminarians Shared spaces including a private chapel for Mass, an updated kitchen, a formal dining area and comfortable living area Demolition of the existing rectory to make way for 96 new parking spaces close to the church A new building located on the western side of our campus 3. PARISH CENTER RENOVATIONS | $2.5 MILLION Reconfiguration of space to improve safety, security and navigation, as well as to make best use of available space Expansion and relocation of parish offices to the west wing of the Parish Center to provide workspace and storage for existing and planned staff Relocation of Kids Day Out to the east wing of the Parish Center to provide better space configuration, security and traffic flow, as well as provide improved nursery experience for Mass Renovations to the Great Hall to improve aesthetics, usability, and technology Floor One Floor Two Site Plan OUR PLAN Enrique and Elizabeth Arochi Campaign General Chairs 4. FUNDING FOR MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL – 10% OF FUNDS RAISED A new Pre-K-8th Catholic school located at the northwest corner of Independence and Main in Frisco Will provide St. Francis families with an affordable, faith-based, Catholic school option in a location that is accessible to most parishioners Bishop Burns has asked St. Francis to lead the charge in fundraising, providing a positive example for other parishes in the area that will be asked to do the same in the near future As St. Francis embarks on this important fundraising effort, your support matters now more than ever. Your generosity will help us determine how much of our plan we will be able to complete immediately and how many of these needed changes will have to be deferred until a later time. Our architect and general contractor have provided construction tiers that allow for flexibility in funding and work to meet the most urgent needs of the parish. WHY YOUR GIFT MATTERS NOW To ensure that the foundation is laid to meet our most urgent needs, funding at this level will allow for: Partial completion of the Family Life Center with the auditorium and first-floor meeting rooms completed, but the banquet hall, second-floor meeting rooms, youth space and adoration chapel constructed, but not completed Completion of a new rectory to house all our priests, visiting priests and seminarians comfortably, and demolition of existing rectory to increase parking near the church Funding of our obligation to Mother Teresa Catholic School At this level, St. Francis of Assisi will be able to celebrate the completion of several much-needed projects, including: Partial completion of the Family Life Center, with the auditorium, all meeting rooms and youth space completed, and the banquet hall and adoration chapel constructed, but not completed Completion of a new rectory to house all our priests, visiting priests and seminarians comfortably, and demolition of existing rectory to increase parking near the church Partial renovation of the Parish Center to improve meeting spaces and parish offices Funding of our obligation to Mother Teresa Catholic School Reaching this goal will allow St. Francis of Assisi to realize the full vision of the first phase of our long-range plan, including: Complete buildout and furnishings for the Family Life Center, encompassing the new banquet hall, auditorium, all meeting rooms, kitchen, dedicated youth area and adoration chapel Completion of a new rectory to house all of our priests, visiting priests and seminarians comfortably, and demolition of existing rectory to increase parking near the church Renovation of the Parish Center to improve meeting spaces, the parish offices and Kids Day Out Funding of our obligation to Mother Teresa Catholic School FINANCIAL GOALS Financial Goals WHO WE SERVE WHO WE SERVE FUNDING THESE PLANS These plans for our campus are ambitious and do not come at low costs. However, these are the facilities that our parish will require to meet the needs of our parish community. Parish leaders hope to raise the bulk of the funds required for construction through the I Am with You Always Capital Campaign. By raising these funds now, the parish can avoid increased debt and be able to direct more funding to ministries and parish programs. If St. Francis is not able to raise all the needed funds, parish leadership is exploring alternative financing options, including construction loans, construction bonds, and the potential long-term lease of excess parish land. Who We Serve WAYS TO GIVE There are many options to help meet your needs while supporting St. Francis in a meaningful way. Selecting the best gift plan depends on your personal financial situation and goals. You may want to consider stretching pledges over a three-year period to maximize the total amount of support. This commitment can be fulfilled through monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual installments. Pledges are commitments made in good faith. Because tax laws change and each situation is unique, donors are encouraged to consult with their financial advisor to determine which method of contributing is most beneficial. Ways to Give We encourage all donors to consider a 10-20% initial payment to begin your commitment to ensure we will have the required cash on hand to begin construction in 2025. Cash or Check Gifts made by cash or check are the most common and will allow St. Francis to address its immediate needs. Checks should be made payable to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and include I Am with You Always in the memo line. Online Giving By using the St. Francis online giving portal, you can securely access your account any time to view and make changes to your account information, preferred bank account or credit/debit card payment methods, and gift processing schedule. To set up your pledge online, click here . Additional enrollment information or assistance is available at the parish finance office. Gifts of Securities Gifts of stocks, bonds or mutual funds are encouraged when supporters want to make a charitable gift and avoid capital gains tax. Please reach out to Kathleen Hastings in the finance office at khastings@stfoafrisco.org for delivery details to share with your brokerage provider to complete your gift to the I Am with You Always Capital Campaign. Direct Qualified Charitable Distribution from a Retirement Account By using the St. Francis online giving portal, you can securely access your account any time to view and make changes to your account information, preferred bank account or credit/debit card payment methods, and gift processing schedule. To set up your pledge online, click here . Additional enrollment information or assistance is available at the parish finance office. Planned Gifts Planned gifts provide opportunities to make a meaningful commitment to the campaign now as part of your financial and estate planning. Such gifts can allow donors to accomplish charitable giving goals and take advantage of tax laws. Opportunities may include: Bequests from a will or a living trust Life insurance Real estate Designating St. Francis as a beneficiary (for example, brokerage transfer on death agreement, retirement account beneficiaries or life insurance beneficiaries) Various trust options (for example, a charitable lead trust) This information is not intended as legal advice. You are advised to consult your own qualified professional advisor for specific recommendations. FULFILLING YOUR OBLIGATION "We are truly blessed and have grown in our faith through the ACTS community at St. Francis. Our experiences through ACTS have led us into many different ministries and provided us abundant opportunities to grow in our faith. What once seemed like an enormous church full of strangers, now feels like home! This Capital Campaign gives us the opportunity to expand and provide the much needed space for our growing parish. The amazing new facilities give us the opportunity to continue living and growing in our faith as a parish family now and for generations to come!" Jason and Emily Bednarz Campaign General Chairs COMMEMORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES Commemorative Opportunities Your generous gift to the I AM with You Always Capital Campaign will tremendously impact the lives of the St. Francis family for generations and should be remembered for years to come. Consider these naming and recognition opportunities for your family or in honor of a loved one. We are excited to embark on this capital campaign to enhance our church campus to accommodate the tremendous growth at St. Francis. Much-needed expansions to worship areas, meeting rooms, event space, classrooms, offices, and housing are required to support our mission to proclaim the gospel to all of creation. It is our turn to ensure St. Francis has the infrastructure capable of serving the Catholic community in the Frisco area for decades to come." Terry e Michelle Pelzel Campaign General Chairs I AM with you ALWAYS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP Pastor Fr. Rudy Garcia General Chairs Enrique and Elizabeth Arochi Jason and Emily Bednarz Loren and Christie Lacy Terry and Michelle Pelzel Leadership Honorary Chairs Charlie Donnor Dennis and Joyce Houlihan Fr. Larry Pichard Thom and Jan Schleim Campaign Cabinet Vinny and Monica Bedus Matt and Amy Booterbaugh Biagio and Elisa Cucco Greg and Tanya Deiter Todd and Carmen Fahrenthold Tim and Dunree Filesi Adam and Gina Gallutia Soy and Liji Joseph Kevin and Amy Klimczyk Mike and Karen Martin Kenny and Yarlin Mazingo Pedro and Gabby Ortega Tommy and Mercy Rosales Tim and Kathy Terzis John and Angela Wegerzyn Parish Leadership Team Deacon Alex Barbieri Kristie Gates Lauren Hartsock Tim Truss Development Counsel Steier Group Become an Ambassador FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click below to view frequently asked questions about the Campaign! VIEW FAQ'S Frequently Asked Questions BACK TO TOP RETURN TO MAIN SITE
- Capital Campaign FAQ's | St Francis of Assisi
Frequently Asked Questions Why are we embarking on this campaign now? Since January 2023, St. Francis has added more than 1,500 families and more than 4,000 parishioners to our rolls. Weekly Mass attendance has increased by 750 and continues to rise each month. We are at maximum capacity in our youth and children’s programs. Our rectory is not big enough to house all four of our priests. With all this growth, we have an exceptional need for more space for worship, formation, discipleship and outreach. These new facilities will enable us to accommodate the growth that we’ve had, and will continue to have, as our community grows. How did we determine the priority of the projects? In 2023, parish leadership, with input from our parish councils, ministry teams and staff and through listening to ideas and feedback from many parishioners, collaborated with HH Architects to create a long-range plan to address current and future needs. After the plan was completed, we conducted a parish-wide survey to gather feedback about the proposed long-range plans and to help determine what projects parishioners thought were most important. Using that feedback, parish leaders made adjustments and created phases for projects to best meet the needs of our growing parish family. Why are the construction costs for the project so high? Since 2020, construction costs have increased exponentially and continue to rise. For example, to construct our church and chapel today, which cost $30 million in 2010, would now cost an estimated $60 million. While costs are high, we know that waiting even longer will only incur higher construction costs. Is the Diocese of Dallas committed to St. Francis being the only parish for Frisco, Prosper and Celina? Why doesn’t the Diocese of Dallas just build another church in Frisco? Presently, St. Francis is not aware of any plans to establish an additional parish in Collin County or build another church. Even if the diocese began that process today, it would be at least eight to 10 years before a project of that magnitude could be completed. In addition, Frisco and the surrounding areas continue to grow with many new communities planned for construction in the next three to five years. We don’t see any end to the population growth, and growth of our parish community, with each passing month, limited space will continue to be a major concern. Who will be asked to contribute to the capital campaign? Everyone in the parish will be asked to contribute a sacrificial gift to the campaign according to their personal financial situation. We recognize that some in our community can give more than others, but we ask that everyone prayerfully discern what they are able to give to support the needs of our growing parish. MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Why is support for the new Mother Teresa Catholic School included in this list of projects? St. Francis has always been aware that it would be asked to support the effort to build Mother Teresa Catholic School in Frisco. Parish leaders initially thought that the timing for the school would occur after our capital campaign, but the Diocese of Dallas is moving forward with the school sooner than expected. Bishop Burns has asked that St. Francis lead the charge for our diocese and partner with the diocese and Mother Teresa Catholic School to ensure success for both projects, while providing a positive example for other parishes in the area that will be asked to do the same in the near future. How does the new Mother Teresa Catholic School impact our plans? St. Francis of Assisi is in full support of the proposed Mother Teresa Catholic School that the Diocese of Dallas plans to build in Frisco. Currently, a complete timeline for the construction of the school is not in place, but we do not expect the construction of the school to impact our immediate plans at St. Francis of Assisi. One of St. Francis’ Core Values is to support families in our parish and the growing surrounding community. A regional diocesan Catholic School, located in Frisco, minutes from St. Francis provides an excellent opportunity for our families to provide a Catholic education for their children. Why is St. Francis not building a school on campus like originally planned? At this time, the Diocese of Dallas has decided to focus its efforts on a new regional school in Collin County instead of local parish schools. In fact, in 2019, the diocese purchased 26 acres of land at Independence and Main for a new Pre-K-8 school. By doing this, multiple parishes are able to join together to support the school instead of placing all of the financial and administrative burden on a single parish community. What other details can you provide about the Mother Teresa Catholic School? Mother Teresa Catholic School will be located at the northwest corner of Independence and Main Streets in Frisco. It will consist of grades Pre-K-8 with a target enrollment of 780 students in three sections per grade at full capacity. Financial assistance will be available for families. FAMILY LIFE CENTER What is the purpose of the Family Life Center? In Matthew 28, the Lord commands us to worship, make disciples and to teach through the power that has been given to Him. With the construction of our Family Life Center, St. Francis of Assisi will be able to provide additional space for Mass services each Sunday and Holy Days such as Christmas, Easter and Ash Wednesday, create needed rooms for formation for our children, youth, and young adults, as well as provide opportunity for adult formation and discipleship, and construct a new parish hall that will allow our community to gather and build relationships and faith. If we already have a parish hall, why are we building a new one? In one word: space. Our current parish hall has served us well, but for many events, we simply do not have enough space for everyone who would like to be there. The new parish hall will seat 500 dinner-style and over 800 theater-style, a significant increase over our current hall. The existing parish hall will continue to be used for medium-sized events, but will no longer be used for Mass. The new parish hall and auditorium will allow us to increase enrollment for children’s faith formation, middle school and high school youth ministry and Vacation Bible School. Do we really need more meeting rooms? St. Francis coordinates over 60 ministries, groups, youth events, Baptism prep classes, OCIA (formally RCIA/RICA) sessions, funeral receptions, parish meetings and more, with only nine meeting rooms available. Many evenings and weekends, all meeting rooms are full with a waiting list for available space. Multiple groups and ministries meet off campus or are not able to meet at all, because there simply isn’t space for them. In addition, our formation and youth programs require additional space for education and meetings and often must face situations with families on waitlists. How will this project enhance the youth programs at St. Francis? Current plans call for the second floor of the Family Life Center to be dedicated primarily to youth programs, with seven meeting rooms and a youth lounge. In addition, youth programs will have access to the new parish hall and auditorium for teaching, gathering and other events to allow these programs to serve our growing youth programs. Will there be an opportunity for this new building to generate new revenue through banquets, outside rentals or other uses? The primary function of these buildings will be for use by the parish for ministry and activities; however, there could be certain opportunities for revenue generation through facility rentals and alternative uses. All these opportunities would be vetted by parish leaders to determine suitability and whether these activities align with the mission of St. Francis of Assisi. What if we can’t raise the money to fully fund the Family Life Center? If we are not able to raise the funds needed to complete the new Family Life Center, the project will be completed in phases. To reduce construction costs, the full shell of the building will be completed initially with spaces being finished as funds allow. What if we can’t raise the money to fully fund the Family Life Center? If we are not able to raise the funds needed to complete the new Family Life Center, the project will be completed in phases. To reduce construction costs, the full shell of the building will be completed initially with spaces being finished as funds allow. OTHER PROJECTS Where is the parish considering moving the rectory? The proposed construction of the Family Life Center will require us to remove the rectory, meeting the demand for parking (see below). The location of the new rectory will ultimately depend on how we develop our campus. The final land usage map will be determined by the leadership of the parish and the diocese. The primary objective and desire is to locate the rectory campus. However, in the relatively unlikely scenario that the rectory cannot be located on campus, we will develop or secure a property as close as possible to ensure ease of access for priests. Regardless of the location of the rectory, everyone is in agreement that our dedicated priests deserve a comfortable home. What is being done to address parking in this plan? While we will lose some existing parking spaces due to the construction of new facilities, by removing the existing rectory we will have an overall gain of parking spaces near the church, as well as some additional parking on the west end of the property. Overall, we will have a net gain of 26 parking spots. Why is a columbarium not a part of the long-term plan? In 2022, the Diocese of Dallas re-affirmed Cardinal Ferrell’s original order to cease building columbarium on parish grounds. Because of this, St. Francis is not able to add this feature to our property. However, the parish has entered a partnership with Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home to construct a St. Francis Memorial Garden at the Ridgeview West Memorial Park Cemetery directly north of the St. Francis campus. More details on these plans will be issued soon. When will we start to see changes on our campus? Pending the result of our capital campaign, initial gifts and approval from the Diocese of Dallas, our hope is to begin construction as soon as late 2025. Some changes, such as construction of the new rectory, could begin sooner if funding allows. Some of the timing is dependent on approvals from the diocese and especially the City of Frisco (i.e. permits). FINANCES How will these facilities be maintained? Is there a budget to support them? Maintenance of the new facilities will be covered by the existing parish budget and maintenance and facilities staff and porters. We are planning for additional utilities, cleaning and maintenance for all new spaces. How does St. Francis plan to address the debt from this project and previous debt remaining from the church? What about the current debt of the parish? Will more debt be incurred for these new projects? The answer to this question will depend on the success of the capital campaign. Currently, St. Francis carries a loan of $2 million from the construction of the church and chapel with a fixed interest rate of 3%, a very modest interest rate. The parish finance council, in accordance with diocesan financial regulations, would review any proposed additional debt to ensure that it is serviceable and carries a low risk. Our hope is to raise enough funds to be able to construct these new facilities with limited or no new debt being incurred, but that will depend on the generosity and support of our parish community. How can we know how the church will use the gifts made to the capital campaign? In preparation for this campaign, our parish finance team established a separate banking account along with procedures specific to this capital campaign to ensure that funds received are stewarded well and invested in the proscribed priorities. Parish staff and the finance council will govern these funds to ensure your generosity is treated with the highest level of integrity. All funds given to this campaign are restricted to the goals outlined in the campaign documents, and oversight comes from parishioners and staff together. Does the Diocese of Dallas support us financially for any of our projects? While the Diocese of Dallas is in full support of our proposed projects at St. Francis and will assist the parish in procuring low-interest financing and loans for construction, the diocese does not directly support the projects financially. Each parish must be self-sufficient in regards to construction and operational costs. Can I transfer money from my regular giving to the capital campaign to make a pledge? All gifts for the campaign should be considered above and beyond regular tithing. Existing giving is budgeted to address the regular operational needs of the parish. Reducing regular giving to make a gift to the capital campaign could result in the parish falling short of budgeted dollars to support day-to-day operations. BACK TO TOP BACK TO CAMPAIGN PAGE
- Nursery | St Francis of Assisi
Bautismo Horario de guardería Nuestro trabajo domingo El cuidado de niños está disponible por orden de llegada durante los siguientes horarios de misa: 9:00, 9:30, 11:00, 13:15, 16:30 y 18:30. Lunes Viernes De 17:00 a 22:00 , es necesario reservar. Fuera de este horario, la guardería se puede reservar por una tarifa ($26/hora). Comuníquese con Ginny Milich al 972-712-2645 ext. 228 o gmilich@stfoafrisco.org para reservar un lugar entre semana o un servicio de pago. **Debido a las normas del código de incendios, la guardería está limitada a 24 niños debido a las normas del código de incendios.
- News | St Francis of Assisi
News A Message from the Pastor: Capital Campaign Planning Study Dear Parishioners, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is looking to the future. As you may know, on Pentecost of 2022, when we launched our new Mission Statement, Matthew 28:16-20, we announced five top priorities that comprise our Strategic Plan. One of those priorities is a Campus Improvement Plan. Since that time, our parish leaders have been studying St. Francis’s long-range needs. The process involves developing a long-term master plan in partnership with HH Architects to determine the needs of our parish, ministries, most important initiatives and programs. Also in that time, we have had planning meetings with our Finance and Pastoral Councils, Ministry Committee, and meaningful conversations with our ministry leaders and staff. Through that process, we have identified several priorities that will keep our parish strong for decades to come. The proposed projects are the construction of a new evangelization center to house a conference center with meeting rooms, an auditorium and fellowship hall space; a youth center with classrooms and education facilities; a family life center with gymnasium; an adoration chapel to allow for perpetual adoration worship; and several other goals aimed at reducing parish debt and supporting the proposed regional diocesan school. Before we move forward, though, we want to hear from you. St. Francis is conducting a planning study, which starts November 20th and includes a survey of the entire parish community. The survey will let us know which projects you – our faith family – consider the most important and will gauge support for a potential major fundraising effort to pay for them. We are partnering with the Steier Group, a leading Catholic development firm, to conduct the study. We will share more details about the study, the projects and a potential capital campaign in the coming weeks. God Bless, Fr. Rudy Garcia Pastor Queridos feligreses, La Iglesia Católica de San Francisco de Asís mira hacia el futuro. Como ustedes saben, en Pentecostés de 2022, cuando lanzamos nuestra nueva Declaración de Misión, Mateo 28:16-20, anunciamos cinco prioridades principales que comprenden nuestro Plan Estratégico. Una de esas prioridades es un Plan de Mejora del Campus. Desde entonces, nuestros líderes parroquiales han estado estudiando las necesidades a largo plazo de San Francisco. El proceso implica el desarrollo de un plan maestro a largo plazo en colaboración con HH Arquitects para determinar las necesidades de nuestra parroquia, los ministerios, y las iniciativas y programas más importantes. También en ese tiempo, hemos tenido reuniones de planificación con nuestros Consejos de Finanzas y Pastoral, Comité de Ministerio, y conversaciones significativas con nuestros líderes de los ministerios y el personal. A través de ese proceso, hemos identificado varias prioridades que mantendrán fuerte a nuestra parroquia durante las próximas décadas. Los proyectos propuestos son la construcción de un nuevo centro de evangelización para albergar un centro de conferencias con salas de reuniones, un auditorio y un salón de compañerismo; un centro juvenil con aulas e instalaciones educativas; un centro de vida familiar con gimnasio; una capilla de adoración para permitir adoración perpetua; y varios otros objetivos destinados a reducir la deuda de la parroquia y apoyar la escuela diocesana regional propuesta. Sin embargo antes de seguir adelante, queremos saber de usted. San Francisco está llevando a cabo un estudio de planificación, que comienza el 20 de noviembre e incluye una encuesta a toda la comunidad parroquial. La encuesta nos permitirá saber cuáles son los proyectos que ustedes -nuestra familia de fe- consideran más importantes y medirá el apoyo para un potencial esfuerzo de recaudación de fondos para pagarlos. Estamos colaborando con el Grupo Steier, una empresa católica líder en desarrollo, para llevar a cabo el estudio. En las próximas semanas daremos más detalles sobre el estudio, los proyectos y la posible campaña de recaudación de fondos. Dios los bendiga, Padre Rudy García Párroco