T The XXIII News

St. John XXIII, OFS fraternity Secular Franciscan Order ~USA January 2018

OUR MISSION STATEMENT We are Secular living in the world and sharing our Franciscan Charism by “going from gospel to life, and life to the gospel”, by following Christ in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare; and by following our Rule we strive to build up the Kingdom of God in our lifetimes by our , apostolic works and fraternal community. January Gatherings February Gatherings January 14 – Fraternity Meeting, 1:00pm – February 11 – Fraternity Meeting, 1:00pm – 3:30pm. Ambrose Hall, room #4. 3:30pm. Ambrose Hall, room #4. Gospel Sharing – Tim Taormina Gospel Sharing – Mitzi Speranzella Formation – On Care for Our Common Home, Formation – On Care for Our Common Home, Articles 62-75. Reading and discussion. Articles 76-88. Reading and discussion. Snacks – Tom; Fruit – Marianne; Drinks – John Snacks – Kay; Fruit – Trudy; Drinks – Colette

January III Order Feasts Fraternity List 1. Mary, Mother of God We pray for: those who are suffering in this cold; 3. Most Holy Name of Jesus new life in all circumstances; 3. Joan Marcantelli’s Profession, 2004 ALL refugees/immigrants as they search for homes; 4. Lori Hinker’s birthday basic human rights of shelter, food & water for all; 7. St. Angela of Foligno, III Ord. the unemployed and under-employed; 8. Bl. Fabris, III Order Queen of Peace Region and CIOFS; 20. Joe & Mitzi Speranzella’s Profession, 2002 those fraternities who are struggling; 24. St. , III Ord. the Franciscan and all of her branches; 27. St. Angela Merici, III Ord. our Council and for our fraternity; 28. Janet Holmes’ birthday new VOCATIONS to our fraternity; 28. Colette Schunk’s birthday those in Initial Formation for the OFS; 30. St. Hyacinth of Mariscotti, III Ord. our absent and ill fraternity members - Bonita; 31. St. John Bosco, III Ord. all the prayers in our fraternity prayer box; all the prayers deep within our hearts.

Up-Coming Events APRIL 21 – REGIONAL SPRING GATHERING Fraternity Treasury Report Little Falls Motherhouse, 8:30am - 4:00pm $ 1540.02 Balance as of November 30, 2017 MAY 19 – REGIONAL FORMATION WORKSHOP $ 19.34 - Saint Holy Cards Assisi Heights, Rochester, 8:30am – 4:00pm $ 95.00 - December Common Fund JUNE 1-3 – ANNUAL REGIONAL MEETING $ 155.00 - Common Fund & Fair Share Buffalo, MN. Friday evening until Sunday morning. $ 1770.68 Balance as of December 31, 2017 $ 1287.00 Restricted Fair Share funds $ 483.68 Usable Income

Fraternity Meeting Minutes Funds needed on January 1, 2018: No minutes were sent in for the newsletter. $ 957.00 2018 Fair Share for 17 OFS 1 Candidate $ 330.00 2018 Fair Share SJS 4 OFS 5 Candidate