Dates to Remember SUN MAR 17—Fraternity

Meeting

Prior Lake—Our Lady of Con-

solation

Meet at St. Austin’s 1:00

return 6:30

Sun Mar 24 -

Palm Sunday

Sun Mar 31

Easter Sunday

SAT APR 13th

OFS Mass & Council after

Mass

SUN APRIL 21—

FRATERNITY ELECTIONS

Meet at St. Austin’s 3:00—

Please arrive early

SUN MAY 19 - Fraternity

Meeting

New Council will in place.

Volume 18 No. 3 March 17, 2013

November 15, 2009

Volume 16 No 1

St Anthony of Padua Fraternity Bulletin

Lenten Soup Supper—Hosted by Seculars—Feb. 22

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS:

MAR Column - Carol

MAR Theme—Prior Lake—Day of

Reflection

MAR Visitation— Kathy & Herm

APR Column –Tammy

APR Theme—Elections

APR Visitation—Sharon & Rose

APR Treats –Ben & Miranda

May Column –Tammy

May Theme—Diana—

What is our Story?

May—Visitation—LaRayne and

Virginia

May Treats –Rose and Carol

The Lenten Soup supper was quite well attended

with a quite a variety of soups brought by frater-

nity members and Brenna. We thank all those

who attended, all who helped setup, or brought

soup, served or did cleanup . Soup supper was

followed by Franciscan Stations of the Cross led

by Deacon Rich.

Lent Soup Supper:

“God meant for things to be

much easier than we have

made them.” Dorothy Day

St Anthony of Padua Fraternity Bulletin Page 2

Elections to Take Place in April:

Feb BALANCE $628.05

Feb General Fund 165.00 St Austin’s

-150.00 Winter Night Out proceeds– St. Bridget’s Outreach

-52.60 Stamps

<80.00> In kind donations –printing – Bulletin and Tracings

-300.00 TOR Retirement Fund—from Memorial Fund

-300.00 Cub –Holiday Cards for families in need—from Memorial

fund

MAR Balance-2013 $590.45 Fraternity General Fund

Treasurer

Report

Have you considered running for a seat on our next Council? It is important for all to play a role within

fraternity. How might you serve? Electing a new council will bring new dynamics to the fraternity. A rep-

resentative from the Region will be present to officiate our elections. If you wish to be on the ballot for a

particular person or wish to nominate someone, please contact Herman or Sharon. Herman and Sharon

are in the process of asking those who have been nominated by other people. Please be open to serving.

If you are elected, you will have the support of the prior Council members and your fraternity. Please pray

for our elections and please be open to how the Holy Spirit is calling you to participate in your fraternity.

Perceptive Commentary: Guenois, Lott Thavis By Phil Lawler (bio - articles - send a comment) | March 12, 2013 3:56 PM

In the last days and hours before the opening of the conclave this afternoon, a few analysts added useful thoughts about what we should expect—and what we should not expect—during and after the papal election.

For those who read French, Jean-Marie Guenois of Le Figaro offers some important cautions. The cardinal-electors are not neatly divided, he says; it is misleading to think of national or ideological voting blocs. Journalists, and the public at large, can easily be entranced by an “exotic alternative” candidate, who will actually not command much support among the cardinals. Many of the rumors that circulate in the final hours before the conclave are misleading, he adds—sometimes intentionally so. Guenois remarks that the cardinals’ first ballot on Tuesday afternoon is the equivalent of a primary election, showing which candidates have support broad enough to remain in the running.

Jeremy Lott of RealClear Religion asks the unwelcome but important sobering question: What If You Get a Bad Pope? If you are unhappy with the conclave’s selection, don’t despair. Your assessment of the new Pontiff may be wrong. Even if you’re right—even if his pontificate is a disaster—the Church will survive. Citing the remarks of then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger from 1997, Lott points out that nothing in Church teaching guarantees that the cardinals will select the right man for the job. The Holy Spirit guides the Church, but (again quoting Cardinal Ratzinger) “probably the only assurance He offers is that the thing cannot be totally ruined.”

Looking forward a few days, longtime Vatican correspondent John Thavis suggests Seven steps for a new pope in a USA Today column. Among his ideas: a thorough housecleaning, replacing most Vatican officials; regular weekly “cabinet” meetings with the heads of Roman dicasteries; 5-year term limits (renewable at the Pontiff’s discretion) for offi-cials of the Roman Curia; and either the reform or the abolition of the Vatican bank.

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Please pray for our Universal Church and that through God we will have good leadership.

Page 3 Volume 18 No 3

March Column—Carol

"Why" Franciscan? As sure as I am of anything, there is no

doubt that every Professed Secular Franciscan has asked

themselves, "Why?" Why did I become a Franciscan? Many

joined because they knew a Franciscan; a priest, brother, sis-

ter, religious or someone who modeled a 'special' charism.

Others, may have been inspired by Francis himself. His

strong, passionate love of his Lord, with the ultimate anointing

of the Stigmata which Francis endured during the final days of

his life. But, as compelling as Francis' life story was and as

interesting, and in many ways, inspiring as the lived lives of

other Franciscans are or were, why did 'we' become Francis-

cans? Also, does our answer still determine our vocation to-

day? First, I think we need to focus in on what is our particular

or personal "Truth". The Gospels speak of 'truth' numerous

times on different occasions. Confronting one's definition of

truth, while important, has to stand the test of what is

'absolute truth'. Francis found all that he could possibly desire

in the life of Jesus, and God blessed it. Francis' nature was, if

you allow it, more 'black and white', without too much, if any,

grey! But he did not compromise with the Principles, Doctrine,

Divine Beliefs, of the Catholic faith. He had the 'spirit of St.

Peter, the passion of St. Paul, with the enduring Love of St.

John. Because he was worthy of these gifts and enhanced

them abundantly with a certain "Pizzazz" (in the words of a

Friar Friend of mine) he was a magnet for many who wished to

emulate his life. He always seemed to take the 'hard road',

with extremes in his actions, such as his fasts and pushing his

physical endurance to limits most couldn't handle. He set the

'bar' for his followers with the incredible events witnessed by

many, such as the 'mountain on fire' and his long spiritual

trances where he was 'talking to God'.

This is what brought me to the Franciscans. The Life and

Spirit of St. Francis which guides the Orders and which, ac-

cording to prophecy, will last to THE END. Lord, grant us all a

'double portion' of the Spirit of Francis, to bring to our world,

now and always.

God of All Good, You have blessed us with the gift of Francis and our call to the Franciscan way of Life.

But we are frail and often lacking in understanding of what this truly means to our life.

We pray, Good and Gracious Lord, that You will guide us in how to live our call

in our interior life,

our family life,

our fraternal life,

our Church life,

in the market place,

the work place,

and the quiet places of our hearts,

in Your Will,

Not our own,

always in the footsteps of Your servant Francis

toward Christ, the Son,

praying to be Spirit filled.

Amen!

Prayer for Living the Call—The Franciscan Way of Life

QOP Regional Formation Workshop

Julie attended the Regional Queen of Peace Regional Workshop. There were 46 Seculars registered. They repre-

sented 3states and 22 for the Annual Regional Candidate's Pre-Profession Retreat!fraternities.

PS---See you August 10th

Your Attendance Needed Fraternity Elections Sunday April 21st !

February Coffee Conversations

Thank you to all those who shared their story and attended

one or both coffee conversations. While the February night

session didn’t bring us any guests, the daytime session had

several. Thank you for your hospitality to our guests. Some

have shown some interest and will hopefully come to visit us

at a meeting. Please welcome them.

Secular Franciscan Order

St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity

c/o K. Kubow ofs

4433 Knox Ave N

Minneapolis MN 55412

Prayer for Leadership – We humbly ask You to bless this fraternity

with the power of the Holy Spirit

so that we may have open hearts

and minds to answer the call of

leadership in our Franciscan com-

munity. We ask You to inspire us

to be willing to serve or Fraternity

and to share the gifts we each

have as Your joyful servants,

which will keep our Fraternity ani-

mated and growing. We ask this

through Christ Our Lord. Amen

Prayers: In thanksgiving for the completion of the papal

elections. That God will work to give us good leadership

through the election of Pope Francis (Argentine Cardinal

Jorge Bergoglio) who will strengthen the Catholic church.

For our Fraternity elections and discernment and

openness of members to serve their Franciscan fraternity in

either elected or appointed roles.

For Ivy, Sharon’s granddaughter.

For Mary Ann Makozak, Herman Kubow, LaRayne Theis

and Shirley Graziano and their families as they struggle with

health.

For continued prayers for Kim and Barb’s families as

they continue their adjustments to new environments.

For vocations to the Franciscan family to all the orders.

Pray that we will all have the grace to do what God has

called us to do.

For Kayden Foren and his family as he continues his

battle with Batten's Disease.

For the protection of all life be it unborn, young or old.

For the homebound, especially those members of our

fraternity. May they know God’s grace, peace and love.

For our young people that God may continue to be

present for them in their lives.

For the unemployed and underemployed.

For all of our SFO families’ prayer needs.

For North Side Life Care Centers and Robbinsdale

Women’s Center needs and clients needs especially those

prayers needed to bring about life.

For all those inquiring whether the Secular

Franciscans are appropriate for them and especially for

growth in our fraternity.

From around the region:

For Bonnie Unzen for healing of a broken foot (since

last July

The newly elected Council of the Bloomington fraternity

Our Lady of Consolation’s May elections.

Deceased members of the fraternity: Praise be to you, My Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death. ~ St. Francis

Peg Agar (BV) (10-2-2008)

Peg Arf (2-26-2006) Bernadette Borman (7-18-2002)

Mary E. Boufford ((3-26-2008) Fred Brown (12-21-2007) Marie Brown (10-31-1996)

Cecilia Chouinard (1-19-2002) Richard Chyrklund (12-22-2000)

Hazel DeMarais (12-24-1990) Bro. Michael Gaworski (8-28-2003) Lorraine Gunderson (3-23-2007)

Lois Hiller Rosamond Johnson (4-13-1993)

William M. Johnson (4-4-1988) Irene Leach (8-2-2007) Mildred Miller (2/28/10)

Alice Milliren (10/18/12) Leonard Note (12-8-1991)

Anthony Oulette Isabelle Oulette

Cathy Reilly (12-21-2007) Alex Riebe (6-17-1991) Irene Riebe (9-6-2002)

Susie Rieschl (6-4-2004) Jerry Witzman (4-28-2003)

Spiritual Assistants Fr. Valerius Messerich (5-10-2007) Bro. Alexis Nagle (11-16-2004)

Fr. Killian Perry (2-20-2001) Fr. Vincent Spinos (5-12-2008)

Fr. Robert Juroszek (5-4-2010)

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April 2013 This calendar lists one friar and one fraternity member each day. Those from the St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity in Browns Valley (BV) have been added. Please remember them in your prayers that day. The Secular Franciscan Order and the whole Church are strengthened when God blesses any Franciscan..

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Octave of

Easter

Friar Christopher Panagoplos and

Millie Miller (2-28-10)

2 Octave of

Easter

Friar Jude Perenna and

Alice Milliren

(10/18/12)

3 Octave of

Easter

Friar Ambrose

Philips and Patrice

Pariseau

4 Octave of

Easter

Friar Patrick Quinn and Kim Pappas

5 Octave of

Easter

Friar Mark Reifel

and for election of

Council (21st)

6 Octave of

Easter

Friar Blasé

Romano and Jill

Rice

7 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine

Mercy)

Friar Ed Sabo and

Julie Schleisman

8 Annunciation

Friar William

Santre and

LaRayne Theis

9

Friar Giles

Schinelli and and

Rosalie Vomacka

10

Friar Frank

Scornaienchi and

Dennis Whelan (BV)

11 St. Stanislaus

Friar Patrick

Seelman and

Pearl Whelan

(BV)

12

Friar Fabian

Sheganoski and

Carol Wolney

13 St. Martin I

Friar Gregory

Silva and Mona

Wolney

14 3rd Sunday of

Easter

Friar Terrence

Smith and Sue

Wolney

15

Friar Rod Soha

and Tammy

Wolney

16

Friar Vincent

Spinos (5-12-08)

and Tim Wolney

17

Friar Adrian

Tirpak and and

Alice Wortman

18

Friar Carl Vacek

and Nancy Zach

(BV)

19

Friar Tello Vu and

Ben Anderson

20

Friar Didacus

Wilson and

Miranda Anderson

21 4th Sunday of

Easter

Friar Jeffrey

Wilson and Diana

Arrell

22

Friar Adalbert

Wolski (1-4-12)

and Kathy Bartz

(BV)

23 B. Giles of

Assissi

Friar Antony

Aarons and Pat

Bennett (BV)

24 St. Fidelis of

Sigmaringen

Friar Camillus

Angle and and

Bernie Bottema

(BV)

25 St. Mark the

Evangelis

Friar Stephen

Baker (1-26-13)

and Sharon Brisk

26

Friar Brad

Baldwin and Rose

Chyrklund

27

Friar Leonard

Blostic and Gloria

Cory (BV)

28 5th Sunday of

Easter

Friar Seraphin

Conley and Joan

Dahle

29 St. Catherine

of Sienna

Friar Seamus Corcoran and (BV)

Deceased Members

30 St. Pius V

Friar Anthony

Criscitelli and

Deceased

Members (Mpls)

“Oh holy Father, protect them with your name whom you gave me out of the world. I entrusted to them the message you entrusted to me and they received it. They have known that in truth I came from you, they have believed that it was you who sent me. For these I pray, not for the world. Bless and consecrate them, and I consecrate myself for their sakes. I do not pray for them alone; I pray also for those who will believe in me through their word that they may be holy by being one as we are. And I desire, Father, to have them in my company where I am to see this glory of mine in your kingdom.” (Jesus as quoted in the Prologue to the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order.)

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