On Saturday, October 29, 2022, we had our annual chapter gathering at the Tau Center in Kirkwood, MO.
This was also a visitation - fraternal & pastoral- by Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS, National Minister, and
Fr. Chris Shorrock, OFM Conv. Over 30 Secular Franciscans from across the St. Clare Region were present.
With the generosity of the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (www.fsolph.org) we gathered in shared Franciscan spirituality, fellowship, caring, love, respect and joy.
The Regional Executive Council also announced the establishment of the Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman Emerging Fraternity in Kirkwood, MO and approved its council.
And tying into our new national priorities (2022-2025) of Vocations, Communication, Relationships- we were able to begin again the blessed work of living the Gospel Life lived by our Seraphic Father. "Let us begin again, for up to now we have done little or nothing.", St. Francis of Assisi. Our call to listen, discern and go forth - always moving upward, ahead to what we can still accomplish together was prevalent.
As Secular Franciscans, we are called to the continual renewal of rebuilding the church within our own parishes, our own communities, and our own families. Our way of life must be visible, palatable to all who meet us. Franciscans especially focus on these three charisms - The Incarnation of Christ; the suffering and crucifixion of Christ; and the real presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
OUR AGENDA FOR OUR 2022 CHAPTER
Gathering & Fellowship with Song
Morning Prayer
Welcome: Sr. Renita Brummer, OSF, Minister General, FSOLP
Jane DeRose Bamman, OFS, National Minister and
Fr. Chris Shorrock, OFM Conv.
Ministers & Spiritual Assistants - meeting with the Visitors
Faith Sharings: Marilyn Muegge, ofs & Maureen Gray, OFS
Chris Blood, OFS- State of the Region
Jan Parker, OFS- 2022-2023 Theme: Listen, Discern & Go Forth
Annapoorna Mary, OFS- Formation of the Formators
Business
Final Blessing & Dismissal
This was also a visitation - fraternal & pastoral- by Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS, National Minister, and
Fr. Chris Shorrock, OFM Conv. Over 30 Secular Franciscans from across the St. Clare Region were present.
With the generosity of the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (www.fsolph.org) we gathered in shared Franciscan spirituality, fellowship, caring, love, respect and joy.
The Regional Executive Council also announced the establishment of the Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman Emerging Fraternity in Kirkwood, MO and approved its council.
And tying into our new national priorities (2022-2025) of Vocations, Communication, Relationships- we were able to begin again the blessed work of living the Gospel Life lived by our Seraphic Father. "Let us begin again, for up to now we have done little or nothing.", St. Francis of Assisi. Our call to listen, discern and go forth - always moving upward, ahead to what we can still accomplish together was prevalent.
As Secular Franciscans, we are called to the continual renewal of rebuilding the church within our own parishes, our own communities, and our own families. Our way of life must be visible, palatable to all who meet us. Franciscans especially focus on these three charisms - The Incarnation of Christ; the suffering and crucifixion of Christ; and the real presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
OUR AGENDA FOR OUR 2022 CHAPTER
Gathering & Fellowship with Song
Morning Prayer
Welcome: Sr. Renita Brummer, OSF, Minister General, FSOLP
Jane DeRose Bamman, OFS, National Minister and
Fr. Chris Shorrock, OFM Conv.
Ministers & Spiritual Assistants - meeting with the Visitors
Faith Sharings: Marilyn Muegge, ofs & Maureen Gray, OFS
Chris Blood, OFS- State of the Region
Jan Parker, OFS- 2022-2023 Theme: Listen, Discern & Go Forth
Annapoorna Mary, OFS- Formation of the Formators
Business
Final Blessing & Dismissal
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