St. Frances X. Cabrini

Parish Ministries If you have questions, require more information or wish to sign up, please call the parish office at 941-776-9097 or contact us by email; homesfxc@verizon.net.      Liturgy and Worship Altar Server Ministry The Altar Server Ministry is open to all adult and youth registered in the parish who have made their first Communion.  The youth servers are required to attend the Faith Formation program for their age, or the youth group programs.    Sacristans Sacristans work behind the scenes.  They prepare everything needed for the celebration of the Mass each week.  The Sacristan must work well with all others who are involved in the preparation of the celebration of the Mass.   Lectors The ministry of Lector is a highly visible ministry.  Lectors proclaim the Words of the Lord during the Liturgy and lad the General Intercessions.  A lector must have a passion for Scripture; an ability to interpret and understand Scripture.  This ministry is open to all adults and youth registered in the parish, who have made their first Communion.  Anyone interested in becoming a lector.   Offertory/Gift Bearers If you as an individual or a family would like to help bring up the gifts at our Saturday or Sunday liturgy please notify an usher upon arrival at Mass.    Ushers/Greeters The usher greets parishioners as they enter the Church.  They reflect the warmth and welcome of Christ himself, always conscious of Christ’s words:  “I was a stranger and you welcomed me”. Much of the ushers’ work is done behind the scenes.  They help with preparations for a liturgy, preparing bulletins for distribution, and taking care of food collected at the liturgy.  They arrange for people to carry the gifts in procession during Mass and assist with emergencies.  During Mass, ushers assist with “traffic flow” at Communion, take collections.  Ushers must report to church at least 20 minutes early.  They work in teams at each Mass and can expect to serve weekly.   Music Ministry Our Music Ministry is comprised of ministers who are truly dedicated to making the liturgical music a prayerful and uplifting worship experience.  We serve our parish community by encouraging and assisting the congregation to sing.  We practice on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Church (Sept. – April)  Cantors Cantors are a vital part of our music ministry.  It is the cantor’s responsibility to welcome the congregation to Mass, announce the songs, lead the songs or hymns during the liturgy while encouraging the congregation to participate in sung prayer.  Requirements/qualifications:  An audition is required.  Cantors should ideally be studying voice privately or have significant choral experience.  Cantors must be able to read music.   Instrumentalists Those blessed with the gift of being able to play an instrument are welcome to share their talents with our parish community.  Membership is open to men and women of high school age and older.  Requirements:  Musically trained with the ability to read music and transpose if necessary, and be comfortable playing in front of a large congregation.     Art & Environment This ministry helps decorate and prepare the environment for liturgical celebrations throughout the year.  Time required is on “as needed” basis. Bible Study Group Meets on Friday Mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 AM  Bible Study Information Call  Cathy LaDisa with questions  at 776-3390   Special Groups Angel’s Corner Gift Shop The shop is open after all Masses on Sunday.  Please stop by and browse.  If interested in helping, volunteers are needed to assist customers after each weekend Mass.  Time requirements is 1/2 hour.   Coffee Fellowship Join fellow parishioners for coffee and fellowship in the Great Hall of the Mother Cabrini Centere after the 8 and 10:30 Masses.  All are welcome.
Council of Catholic Women We are a parish group affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW).  The Council of Catholic Women was started in 1920 by the bishops of the United States to be an umbrella organization for all Catholic Women’s groups. We are affiliated on a deanery, diocesan  and national level and participate in projects for the parish, diocese, community.  We reach out worldwide, to live out the Gospel Message through our charitable work.  We meet on the Second Monday of each month in Mother Cabrini Center.  Please call Ellen if interested in participating (776-9097) during the day or 721-7393 evenings.  All are welcome!
Circles New Baby Steps Council of Catholic Women Circle All women of the parish are invited to check out NEW BABY STEPS, a Council of Catholic Women Circle. This new circle is affiliated with the St. Frances X. Cabrini CCW, but will have unique projects and will meet in the evenings. Please call Joan Rossmeisl at (941) 729-0096.   Prayer Shawl Council of Catholic Women Circle Information on the Prayer Shawl Ministry Rosary Making Circle Rosary Making and Repair Circle   ******************************************************************************* Guardian Angels of St. Frances X Cabrini Church We are a group of girls ages 12 through 18 years of age.  We are helpers of the parish.  We assist the sick and those who need our help.  We guide those in need of learning more about their faith.  We meet the third Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Cabrini Center.  Contact Angelstar Colon (776-0352) to join or for more information.   Website for National Council of Catholic Women   LINK:    Home Page National Council of Catholic Women
Knights of Columbus
LINK:   Knights of Columbus Council 12155 Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882 as a fraternal benefit society.  The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.  Since its founding in 1882, the Knights of Columbus has grown to 13,000 councils throughout the United States and in several other countries.    Members of the Knights of Columbus are men of character who strive to serve church, community, families, youth, fellowship, and pro-life activities.  CHURCH:  Knights support their church.  For example, they help support education of seminarians, they annually recognize the work done by our altar servers, and they are contributing to the cost of constructing the new Cabrini Center.  COMMUNITY:  Knights serve their community.  They sponsor blood drives every other month on the church campus, they work with Special Olympics, and they solicit funds through the so-called "tootsie roll" drive to support programs for handicapped people.  FAMILY:  The council holds a number of family-focused events each year.  Examples are the annual Columbus Day picnic for knights and squires and their families, their role in the parish's fall festival, and annually they have a special dinner for wives and widows who contribute so much to their programs.  YOUTH:  Our council sponsors St. Dominic Savio Squires Circle -- an organization that is quickly being recognized for its service to both church and community.  Other youth activities include a soccer challenge, a spelling bee, and a basketball free throw competition for young boys and girls of the area.
Respect Life    *= New Information!
Respect Life Calendar: Every Friday - Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood 9am-noon, at 736 Central Ave. Sarasota 5 blocks north of Fruitville Road. Use only city designated street parking signs. If you can't be there, pray wherever you are. ******************************************************************************************** Struggling after abortion? Project Rachel, a confidential healing ministry for women and men who have been touched by abortion, can help. Call Project Rachel in Florida at toll-free 877-908-1212 or e-mail project.rachel@dioceseofvenice.org. ******************************************************************************************** Natural Family Planning:   Calling all NFP users! If you practice Natural Family Planning, please prayerfully consider being trained to share the benefits of NFP with others, particularly newly married couples. The Diocese of Venice is in great need of NFP trainers. For more information, contact the diocesan Respect Life department at (941) 441-1101. Engaged or married and thinking of having children? Married with lots of kids? Have questions about fertility issues? Please join us to learn about natural family planning (NFP), a natural way to postpone or achieve a pregnancy using a woman’s natural fertility. It is medically safe, 99% effective in postponing pregnancy and truly has a positive effect on a couple’s marriage. Learn of God’s vision and plan for your marriage and family. The Couple to Couple League is offering their next NFP course starting February 21 at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center at St. Joseph’s Church in Bradenton. Please contact Afra or Ryan Beggy at (941) 753-2372 for more information. ******************************************************************************************** Silent No More starts a regional web site. http://www.silentnomoreawareness.org/rc/redetail.aspx?rcid=48 Link to Site  Here Goals of the group are to: --Reach out to people hurt after abortion. --Educate the public that abortion is harmful emotionally, physically, and spiritually. --Share personal testimonies of hurt and healing to help others avoid the pain of abortion. --Partner with other pro-life events in the area. Regional coordinator is Darlene Wood-Harvey, who also is a participant in the abortion-day Prayer Vigil in front of Sarasota Planned Parenthood.  She carries her "I regret my abortion" sign.  On the web site, Darlene tells her story: "Planned Parenthood's abortionist killed my only child and I am childless. ******************************************************************************************** Links of Interest: US Conference of Catholic Bishops @ /www.usccb.org/prolife National Right to Life @ www.nrlc.org Life News, New sources @ www.lifenews.com Catholic Culture @www.catholicculture.org 40 Days for Life @www.40daysforlife.com Priests for Life @www.priestsforlife.org Silent No More Awareness @www.silentnomoreawareness.org Stand apart Abortion statistics @ www.standapart.org Ave Maria Radio online listening available @ www.avemariaradio.net Teresa Tomeo of Catholic Connections @www.teresatomeo.com European Respect Life new and events @www.familyandlife.org Motherhood Uninterrupted @ www.motherhoodinterrupted.com >abortion effects on motherhood