Meeting notes - May 14, 2016
1) Opening Prayers
2) Discussion about planning for the 2nd Annual Virginia Gathering on July 30th
• Mt. LaVerna is hosting this event and we will need everyone's help.
• Registration and more details are now posted to the Regional Website
• We will be helping to organize the food -- continental breakfast and lunch (Carl has BBQ caterer, and we should also look into vegetarian options)
• Sheila and Youth minister will be helping lead music
• Fr. Gregory will celebrating Mass
• Two great speakers including our regional spiritual assistant Brother Michael Meza, O.F.M. Cap.
3) Secretary's Report: John joined meeting via videoconference -- first time trying Google Hangouts -- with the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to save the sacred land in Powhatan, Virginia of St. Katharine Drexel. Please sign the petition to Save Belmead.
John's Blog
The Catholic Virginian
4) Treasury Report:
Donation of $250 to John Clem to attend the Quinquennial Congress
5) Carl is contacting a person who may be able to lead our Fall Retreat
Fraternity Milestones:
Birthdays:
• Sheila Herlihy - May 8th (Mother's Day)
• No June Birthdays
Profession Anniversaries:
• Gail Barber - 9 years
• Helga Fallis - 9 years
• Phil Clem - 12 years
• Gary Cook - 15 years
• Elizabeth Eilers-Adams - 35 years
Remembrance for those who have gone before us:
• Mary Benza, O.F.S.
Graduation
• Congrats to Rebecca Gallant on her graduation from Mary Baldwin College
Upcoming Dates:
• May 24th - Christ Rooms Meeting w/Casa Alma at Incarnation 7pm
• May 28th - Trader Joe's pick-up at 10am
• June 11th - Next Meeting at Shrine of St. Anthony - pilgrimage
• June 30 - July 4, 2016 - Quinquennial Meeting in St. Louis
• July 30th - Virginia Gathering of Secular Franciscans
• Saturday, October 8th -- Elections for officers (done every three years -- prayerfully consider)
• Saturday & Sunday October 22-23 - Annual Fraternity Retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Crozet.