Secular Franciscan Order

$0 $0 $0$0 $0 The Secular Franciscan Order ...friars offering accompaniment and assistance to men and women who have professed their lives as members of the Secular Franciscan Order, dedicated to living the vision and spirit of Francis of Assisi in their daily lives at the heart of the world. learn more...
          Secular Franciscans profess their Permanent CommitmentOn Sunday, 15 May 2011 during the 11:30 a.m. Eucharistic Celebration, five Secular Franciscans members of the Sacred Heart Fraternity professed their permanent commitment to the Gospel Life by following the footsteps of our Holy Father St. Francis.  The gathered community celebrated the Rite of Profession with members of the Secular Franciscans Order from around the area. The celebration continued in the parish hall with a reception in their honor. Pictured right- Anne Collins, Janina Jelchocinski, Frances Acosta, Jeanne Reilly, & Rosemarie Keegan Top- Maureen Brennan (Director of Formation), Bennie Fonacier (Co-Director of Formation), Anne Collins, Frances Acosta, Janina Jelchocinski, Andrew Nowak, OFM Cap (Spiritual Assistant), Jeanne Reilly, Rosemarie Keegan & Sheila Touhy (Local Minister).Secular Franciscan Celebration On Sunday, 24 October 2010, St. John Fraternity gathered at St. John the Baptist Church to honor five of our Secular Franciscan sisters who marked their 25th Jubilee. Pictured above are John Baptist Riordan, who serves as spiritual assistant, Lilia Francisco, Lorna Lopez, her sister, Ester Lopez, Estrella Galapon and Lilia Lopez.  We offer our warm fraternal Congratulations!