Notes for August
Attendance: John, Phil, Martha, and Kathleen.
1) Formation - discussion about Franciscan books of influence.
2) Discussion about 2nd Annual Virginia Gathering on July 30th
• Compliments from those who attended and request to do it again next year.
• The Virginia Gathering was highlighted in Up To Now (St. Margaret of Cortona's Regional Newsletter for August)
3) Discussion about celebrating the Transitus and Feast of St. Francis October 3-4
• Invitation from fraternities to join together for Transitus service in Manassas, Virginia. October 3, 2016 —Celebration of the Transitus, 7:00 pm, All Saints Catholic Church Chapel, Manassas, Va. RSVP by September 15 to Peggy Gregory, OFS, at margaret.a.gregory@gmail.com or Rita Colleran, OFS at rita.colleran@comcast.net
• Invitation from Carl to have a BBQ at his home in October 4th for the Feast of St. Francis.
• Will discuss plans for these dates at our September 10th meeting.
4) Planning for the Annual Retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery on October 22-23
• Plans for food and who wants to stay overnight at cabin -- more discussion at our September meeting to organize and set logistics.
Fraternity Milestones:
Birthdays:
• Kathleen Cunningham - September 6
• Elizabeth Adams-Eilers - September 17
Profession Anniversaries:
• None for August or September
Remembrance for those who have gone before us:
• Mary Benza, O.F.S.
Upcoming Dates:
• August 27th - Trader Joe's pickup at 10am
• September 1st - Day of Prayer for Care for Creation (2nd Annual started by Pope Francis)
• September 10th - next meeting for Mount LaVerna Fraternity 12:15pm
• September 24th - 40th Anniversary ParishFest at Church of the Incarnation
• October 8th 12:15pm -- meeting and Elections for officers (done every three years -- prayerfully consider)
• October 14-16 - Formation Directors Weekend - Loyola Retreat House on the Potomac (NOTE: deadline to register is August 26th - form in Up To Now)
• Saturday & Sunday October 22-23 - Annual Fraternity Retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Crozet.
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November 11-12, 2016 — Regional Chapter and National Visitation, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, Md.
