St. Katharine Drexel 25th Anniversary

Posted By Kate Kleinert, on October 22nd, 2019

What a perfectly perfect day!! In spite of the rain, more than 130 folks attended the 25th anniversary of St. Katharine Drexel Region! It truly was a family reunion. The Mass, celebrated by Father John Frambes, OFM, was beautiful. The church itself was filled….filled!!…. The choir sounded great with Brother Kip providing phenomenal harmony. In an effort to be inclusive, the petitions were read in both English and Spanish which was comforting to all.

Back to the Hall and let the fun begin! The potluck dishes provided such a grand variety of food with something to entice everyone. There
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OFS and General Prayer Intentions for October 2019

Posted By Kate Kleinert, on October 14th, 2019

For the month of October, CIOFS has asked us to pray for the National Chapters of Election for

Croatia and France and for the National Visitation in the Philippines.

Our own NAFRA Gathering begins 10/14. Please pray first for the safe travels of all us headed to Corpus Christi and second that we may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all decisions that will be made to shape the coming year.

The general intention is: That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary “spring” in the Church.

Let us do what we are called to do….

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Choose to be Grateful - From the heart of your Minister - October 2019

Posted By Kate Kleinert, on October 11th, 2019

I was in the middle of a “man-about-the-house” job and loving every minute…..NOT….when I realized I needed longer zip lines. The closest place is Walmart and it was dinner time – either the best or worst time to go to Walmart. Was everyone home eating dinner or did they all decide to postpone dinner and get to Walmart right away.

It was the worst time to go. Figures. I found what I needed and decided rather than make a U-turn in that aisle to go to the checkout counter, I would go down the next aisle which had Fall
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St. Francis LBI 90th Anniversary

Posted By Kate Kleinert, on October 6th, 2019

Today, October 6, 2019, St. Francis, LBI, fraternity celebrated their 90th anniversary and were kind enough to invite me to celebrate with them. The Mass, celebrated by Father John Frambes, OFM, was beautiful. A wonderful reflection on the fraternity was given by Carole Infante, OFS. And then there was food………….lots and lots of food! The fourth picture is of the remaining living ministers with yours truly and Father John. And the ocean…………I can’t remember the last time I was at the shore so on my way home, I stopped to hear the seagulls and breathe in that salt
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From the Formation Director – October 2019

Posted By Kate Kleinert, on October 3rd, 2019

SKD Formation Monthly-October 2019

 

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Thought for the Day by Father Francis Sariego, OFM Cap

Posted By Kate Kleinert, on October 1st, 2019

October 2019

Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God,

grant to us wretches, by your will, to do what we know you wish,

and ever to wish what pleases you,

in order that, purified in soul, lighted up within,

and inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit,

we may follow the footsteps of your Son,

our Lord Jesus Christ,

and reach you, Most High, by your grace alone.

For you live and reign and are glorified,

in perfect Trinity and
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October 2019 Meditation by Father Francis Sariego, OFM Cap

Posted By Kate Kleinert, on October 1st, 2019

St. Katherine Drexel Regional Fraternity

Regional Spiritual Assistant

St. Francis of Assisi Friary

1901 Prior Road

Wilmington, Delaware 19809

tel: (302) 798-1454 fax: (302) 798-3360 website: skdsfo email: pppgusa@gmail.com

October 2019

Dear Sisters and Brothers in St. Francis,

The Lord give you his peace!

For centuries, the Franciscan Family has praised the goodness of God for blessing the world with St. Francis of Assisi and for calling us to follow his example in living the Gospel life. The impact St. Francis continues to have on our world has continued for more than eight centuries. Since the time of
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