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On Wednesday May 9, at 6:00 p.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at Cardinal Stritch University, members of the fraternity will renew their vows of profession during a Mass with Fr. Niles Kauffman, OFM, Cap. Join us as we reaffirm our response to the Lord’s call to us heard so clearly in the words of our Seraphic Father, let us together renew our commitment “to follow Christ in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi”
Lecture Title: A Franciscan Response to Racism and Fear of the “Other” in Today’s World Date: Monday, March 13 @ 3:00-4:30pm Location: Kliebhan Conference Center Who: All Faculty, staff and students In this lecture and discussion, Fr. Dan Horan, OFM will talk about our current climate and how we can respond in a way that reflects our Franciscan values and the heritage of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Please join us for this inspiring talk and meaningful discussion! More about our speaker: Daniel P. Horan, OFM, is a Franciscan friar who serves on the faculty of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is a columnist for America magazine and the author of several books including the award-winning The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton: A New Look at the Spiritual Influence on his Life, Thought, and Writing (Ave Maria Press, 2014). His newest book, due out this fall, is a collection of essays titled God is Not Fair and other Reasons for Gratitude. He is the author of more than eighty popular and scholarly articles. He is also a frequent lecturer and retreat director around the world, and has taught at Boston College, Siena College, and St. Bonaventure University. Peace, Sean T. Lansing, Ph.D. Chief Mission Integration Officer Cardinal Stritch University  Tuesday (12/13) a few of us are gathering to “staff” a fraternity offering of support and cocoa for students on day 2 of finals. Deb, Laura and Art will be there. It runs 6-8:30pm. If anyone is available and would like to simply socialize with us / others we welcome you. For Wednesday’s gathering Paul has put together a formation piece on the crèche. It will extend to its origin and explore its meaning then and now.
Reminder – any interested in purchasing a copy of the new initial formation guide, which has fantastic ongoing formation material as well, then bring cash/check (~$21). Art will bring the book again to review. We will finish up the final reflections in To Live as Francis Lived in our Initial Formation gathering on Tuesday, November, 29, 2016. We meet at 6:15 in the Board Room.  Our fraternal gathering is on Wednesday, October 12, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel, then moving to the Board Room by 6:20 p.m. We continue our discussion of St. Clare and Catholic Social Teaching.  Next Sunday – October 9th – the fraternity will be participating in the annual CROP Walk (Information about the organization can be found at: http://www.crophungerwalk.org/milwaukeewi/Static/About-Us)
LOCATION McKinley Marina 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee, WI The walk starts: 1:30 pm; Registration begins at 12:15. Art is going to be there at 1pm. Anyone looking to join up with the fraternity can find me at the northeast side of the large registration tent. Our fraternity will be serving at St. Ben's Community Meal Program with St. Ben's Parish. See Charlie when you arrive.
UPCOMING FRANCISCAN CELEBRATIONS
ST. FRANCIS PET BLESSING Saturday, September 24 Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi Motherhouse (OSF) 3221 S. Lake Dr. St. Francis, WI 53235 11 am outdoor Pet Blessing at the St. Francis grotto just south of the convent Saturday, October 1 St. Josaphat Basilica (OFM Conv) 2333 S. 6th St. Milwaukee, WI 53215 10:30 am in parish center yard Saturday, October 8 St. Francis of Assisi Church 1927 N. 4th St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 12 noon TRANSITUS Monday, October 3 St. Francis of Assisi Church 1927 N. 4th St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 6:30 pm Transitus Service St. Augustine Church (Croatian OFM) 6762 W. Rogers St. West Allis, WI 53219 7 pm Transitus Service, social to follow (RSVP 414.541.0273) St. Joseph Convent Chapel (SSSF) 1501 S. Layton Bld. Milwaukee, WI 53215 6:30 pm Transitus Service FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS Tuesday, October 4 St. Joseph Convent Chapel (SSSF) 1501 S. Layton Bld. Milwaukee, WI 53215 4 pm Mass If you are aware of other events, please forward the details to me so I can add them to the list. -- Pax et Bonum, Kurt Keidl, OFS Spiritual Assistant St. Josaphat Fraternity Secular Franciscan Order Website Facebook Theology Department St. Anthony High School Vice President Roses for Our Lady Moderator Village of the Immaculata M.I. (Militia Immaculatae) - Knights of the Immaculate Coordinator Franciscans for Life Volunteer Coordinator St. Anthony Parish Food Pantry |
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