Prayer Ministry
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 

Our online prayer ministry intends to serve the parish by providing prayer support for prayer requests which can be submitted at any time via email to : 
onlineprayerrequests@stfrancisblairsville.com

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Disciples of Jesus and Mary
Based on the teaching of Fr. Pinto, members grow spiritually and strive to work effectively in the world. The three parts of formation are: Discover your plan of life and how to live it; Discernment in your life to recognize God's will; Discipleship in following Jesus, together with Mary.  

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R.C.I.A. - A Journey of Faith
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process for helping people learn about the Catholic Church with the possibility of being received into full communion. Sessions address prayer, Church teachings, the Creed, and the liturgy.

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Spiritual Direction
There are several people available in the area offering spiritual direction, which is a great resource for exploring how God is working in your life. Spiritual directors usually meet once a month with an individual to help them recognize God's voice and deepen their prayer life. 

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Good Samaritan Project

LIFE FILE is an initiative, starting here at St. Francis, that will, hopefully, spread throughout all of Union and Towns counties. LIFE FILE is your medical information kept on your refrigerator
door for first responders to find in case of an EMERGENCY ONLY. This is for every member of your household, regardless of age. There needs to be one form completed for each family
member. We DO NOT keep any of your information. This initiative is free. (Donations will be accepted to cover printing costs.)

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Secular Franciscan Order – OFS (Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis)
Founded by St. Francis in 1221, this is a religious order within the Catholic Church for lay men and women,
married and single, as well as for diocesan priests and deacons.  Originally called “the Brothers and Sisters of Penance”
it was later revised to “the Third Order of St. Francis”.   After Vatican II, the Council recommended that all Orders
return to the basic charism of their founder and as a result, a new Rule of Life was promulgated by Pope Saint Paul VI
in 1978 and at that time we became known as the “Secular Franciscan Order”.
Members go through a formation process of approximately 4 years upon which time they are asked to make a
public “profession” in the presence of a representative of the Catholic Church (clergy) and before the assembly
of parishioners during a Mass.  They commit to following a Rule of Life that calls them to live from Gospel to Life
and Life to Gospel by their words and deeds. 
Members gather in fraternity at least once a month.  Each fraternity is canonically established and is under the
direct authority of the Pope.  Our local fraternity, the “Franciscan Martyrs of Siroki Brijeg” was canonically
established on August 11,2007.  At present, there are 29 professed members and 2 candidates.  Fraternity
gatherings take place at St. Francis on the second Saturday of the month between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm.
All are welcomed to “come and see” if God might be calling you to this vocation.