Fraternity Happenings
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Annual Picnic
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Men's Conference 2024
The Worcester Diocesan Men’s Conference was held on Saturday March 16 at the DCU Center. Like last year, our fraternity sponsored a table where we could share with the attendees some basics about what being a Secular Franciscan is all about. At first, I thought that our table was a bit out of the way and off in a corner, then I realized that “being small” fit us as Franciscans very well. The amazing thing was that the line for Confession was extremely long (as it always is) and wound right past our table, so there was ample opportunity to talk to men as they were waiting. I brought our banner and resources provided by Paul (newsletters, the lending library), while Michele set out bowls of mini medals and prayer cards free for the taking. I also did a lot of folding of our “Come and See” brochure and am happy to say that our stock of these is now running low. Some men were familiar with Secular Franciscans, and I even chatted with a third order Carmelite and third order Dominican who stopped by. Perhaps we will be blessed with some men who will check us out in the coming months.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Annual Pot Luck Picnic
Midsummer is such a great time to kick back and relax. That's why in August we hold our annual Pot Luck Picnic. There was lots a great food and social time for all.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Worcester Mens' Conference
Well, this was a good idea! Our fraternity decided to rent a table the 2023 Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men's Conference. The objective was to "get our name out there" and help explain to people what the Secular Franciscans are all about.
Tanya Connor, a reporter for the Catholic Free Press, captured Paul at our table looking over a holy card with one of the conference attendees. |
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6096057270429830&set=pcb.6096061027096121
Michele helped get things set up first thing in the morning. |
Our "table neighbor" checked out our stuff, too. |
I had to go down a couple tables, but this was the view of the speakers from our vendor area. |
And here's a view of the 700+ men in attendance. |
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Renewal of Profession
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Epiphany Party
Quite a spread. |
Something for everyone. |
These festive chips were good enough to eat! |