Minister's Note for September

Dear brothers and sisters,
 
We have so much to ponder this month!
 
First, I thank each person who shared in our Fraternal Visitation. The Regional Vice Minister commented on our fraternity’s vibrant life. That is your work – either in word, deed, or prayer. He will share his report with us soon. I especially want to thank your extraordinary, dedicated Council for all their careful preparation and report-writing ahead of time. May the Lord bless Karron, Carol, Sandy, Dorothy, Eileen, Laura and Sr. Madeline!
 
Second, I hope you will join us for our Day of Recollection on August 27! We have not had a day like this in years. Please take advantage of this rich opportunity. We will conclude at 3:00 so those who wish can go to Fr. Vince Mesi’s Jubilee Celebration.

Third, let us lift up in prayer those who will be admitted into the Order’s Candidacy: Barbara, Corrine, Linda, Monica, Judith and Michelle. In our past, we referred to this as the “novitiate.” We also hold in prayer those are being welcomed as Inquirers in September.

 I offer deepest thanks to those who so ably and lovingly assisted Sandy in all the Formation classes: Diane and Dick, Laura, Dorothy and members of the Council.

Last, but not least, remember the Feast of the Stigmata on September 17. May we each – in our own way - be so conformed to our beloved Savior.
 
Pax et bonum,
Donna, OFS, Minister