OFS – Saint Anthony of Padua Fraternity News Letter – October 2019

Death of Saint Francis of by Domenico Bruschi

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Our October Meeting

Our October meeting will be Sunday October 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall across the street from Saint Anthony of Padua Church.

Initial Formation starts at Noon.

Meeting begins at 1:00mp.m. Our Liturgy will be the Franciscan Crown . On-going formation will focus on the Franciscan Virtues of Joy and Fraternity. Our Saint of the month is Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher.

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Please Pray for the Sick & Homebound

Virginia Ames, Louis Axeman, his wife, Kathleen, his daughter Lorraine, and Kathleen’s Mother, Dorothy Puhr, Sandy Baird, Albert Barbieri, Rosemary Beheiter and her son Steve, Nancy Bitter, Dwight Cartier, Fr. Michael Crosby OFM, Virginia Delia, Jay Doolittle, Kenneth Engel, Ginny Gregali and Family, Eileen Immken, Marie Harris, Catherine Jensen, Joetta Kern and her daughter Pam and her granddaughter Sabrina, Val and Michael Kovac and Tim Kovac, Dan Kovac, Val’s sisters, Carol & Pam, Val’s daughter & son-in-law Mary & Chris, Val’s brother-in-law Bob Ebner, Rita Laiben, Ray & Mary Meuer, Joanna Miles, Sandra Moushay, Candy O’Connell, Dolores O’Connell, Betty Reinsch and Family, Bryan Rowbottom, Charlotte Schneider, Al Spies & family, John Springstead, Sr. Charline Sullivan, Susan Taft, Donna Tillman, Stephen Vogel, Mary Wainscott, Sonia Watkins, Tom Wilson, Maureen and Tom Yahnke, Roy Zanneker

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Tomb of Saint Francis

After Francis died, his body was placed in the Church of San Giorgio (today the Basilica of St. Clare). Construction of his new basilica was led by Brother Elias, and had as its goal a beautiful basilica worthy of the most popular saint of the era, in addition to being a place of welcome to the many pilgrims that would come. The site had been called the “Hill of Hell” because criminals were executed there; however, it became known as the “Hill of Paradise” after the church was completed and Francis’ remains placed within. Today the church is composed of three levels. The lower basilica was completed after just two years of construction in Romanesque architectural style, and Francis’ body was buried deep underneath the main altar. It was designed to be a tomblike burial place. The upper church was completed in Gothic style in 1253. The ceilings were higher and its nave brighter to symbolize the Resurrection. The best artists of the day—Giotto, Cimabue, Martini, and Lorenzetti—were called in to embellish both levels. In 1818, excavation was begun to uncover Francis’ tomb. After fifty-two days of digging, the sarcophagus was discovered beneath heavy blocks of travertine rock. The space around it was excavated and left austere and simple, true to the spirit of Francis. This created a third level—that of the tomb. (Footnote #7 Chapter 18)

Thoman, Bret. Saint : Passion, Poverty & the Man Who Transformed the (Kindle Locations 3076-3085). TAN Books. Kindle Edition. (This is an excellent book for use in Initial Formation Programs!)

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OFS - St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity Meeting Minutes – September 15, 2019

1. Opening prayer was given by Minister Louis Axeman, OFS 2. The meeting was called to order by Minister Louis Axeman, OFS at 1:06 p.m. 3. Members present; Louis Axeman, OFS, Maureen and Tom Yahnke, OFS, Steve Geldmacher, OFS, John T Owens II, OFS, Jolene Noack, OFS, Audrey Sullivan, OFS, Sharon Bubel, OFS, Lloyd Bain, OFS. In formation; Michael Pusateri and Guest Charlene Muralles. 4. Our liturgy was the Afternoon Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours for Our Lady of Sorrows. 5. For Ongoing Formation we discussed the Franciscan Virtue of Imitation of Jesus, which is also an Admonition of Saint Francis of Assisi. Our Saint of the Month was Our Lady of Sorrows. Then we finished our discussion of Bishop Barron’s “Letter to a Suffering Church.” 6. Then we signed cards for the homebound. 7. The Transitus of Saint Francis Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Saint Anthony of Padua at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments afterwards in the hall. Our Fraternity will be providing the refreshments as we have in the past. If you wish to provide a snack, please drop it by the hall around 6:30 p.m. 8. The Feast of Saint Francis is October 4, 2019. 9. Save the date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 – Advent Morning of Reflection at St. Anthony Parish Hall; as we have been doing of the past several years. 10. Dinner together: October 14, 2019 at Uncle Bill’s at 6:00 p.m. 11. Closing Prayer by Louis. 12. Meeting adjourned 2:40 p.m. Respectively Submitted: Steve Geldmacher, OFS, Secretary

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SEPTEMBER 2019 Treasurer's Report for St. Anthony of Padua Secular Franciscan Fraternity.

Beginning Balance $3,320.78

Deposits $266.00

Disbursements St. Anthony (hall rental) $50.00 Steve Geldmacher ( stamps for newsletters ) $110.00

Ending Balance $3,426.78 Respectfully Submitted Maureen Yahnke, OFS Treasurer

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Javier Orozco, OFS

Fraternity member, Javier Orozco, OFS is the new President of the National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors of Hispanic Ministry.

Let us congratulate and pray for our brother, Javier as he begins this new adventure.

From the NCADDHM web site:

NCADDHM is a national organization recognized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington with representation throughout the United States.

For over 25 years, NCADDHM has been providing support to current and future diocesan leadership serving the Hispanic community in the Roman Catholic Church by providing for the formation of new leaders in foundations of purpose, social analysis, tools and strategies through hands-on, experience- based learning as well as a workshop style system.

Our Approach

The board members affirm the reality of the church in the United States and supports the reality of rich cultural diversity, and we continue to promote unity in pluralism as an expression of our catholicity. We thrive to assist Hispanics in the process of integration into the total life of the Church in society serving as missionary disciples.

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October Saints

Oct 3 Transitus of St. Francis Oct 4 St. Francis Oct 5 St. Anna Schaffer Oct 6 St. Mary Frances of the Five Wounds Oct 10 St. Daniel priest & companions Oct 11 St. John XIII, pope Oct 12 St. Seraphin of Montegranaro Oct 13 St, John of Dukla Oct 22 St. Peter of Alcantara Oct 22 St. John Paul II Oct 23 St. John of Capistrano Oct 25 St. Antonio de Santa Ana

October Birthdays

Rosemary Beheiter – October 20 Happy Birthday, Rosemary

October Anniversaries

Javier Orozco – October 15 Louis Axeman – October 19 Charlene Sansone - October Ronald Sansone - October Val Kovac – October 23 Dwight Cartier – October 23

Congratulations to those celebrating the anniversary of your Profession

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Anthony of St. Ann Galvão, O.F.M. , commonly known in Brazil as Frei Galvão (May 13, 1739– December 23, 1822), was a Brazilian friar of the Franciscan Order. One of the best-known religious figures in colonial Brazil, renowned for his healing powers, Galvão was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on May 11, 2007, becoming the first Brazilian-born saint.

Galvão was born in the freguesia of Santo Antonio of Guaratinguetá, in the State of São Paulo. He was the fourth of ten children in a deeply religious family of high social and political status. His father, Antônio Galvão de França, was the Captain of the village. Although he was active in the world of politics and commerce, Anthony the father also belonged to the Third Order of Saint Francis and was known for his generosity. His mother, Isabel Leite de Barros, was from a farming family, and was a great- granddaughter of the famous bandeirante explorer Fernão Dias Pais, known as the "Emerald Hunter". She gave birth to eleven children before her premature death in 1755, at age 38. Equally known for her generosity, Isabel was found to have given away all of her clothes to the poor at the time of her death. At age 13, Galvão was sent to the Jesuit-run seminary Colégio de Belém in Cachoeira, Bahia by his father, which wished to provide Humanities and cultural training to his son. He followed his brother José, who was already studying there. At Colégio de Belém, which he attended from 1752 to 1756, Galvão made great progress in social studies and Christian practice. He aspired to become a Jesuit priest, but the anti- Jesuit persecution led by Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, the Marquis of Pombal, led him to enter the Franciscan Order instead. in Taubaté, following the advice of his father. At age 16, Galvão gave up a promising future and his family's social influence, becoming a novice at the St. Friary in Vila de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro. There, he adopted the religious name of Anthony of Saint Ann, in honor of his family's devotion to Saint Ann. During his novitiate year, he was known for his piety, zeal and exemplary virtues. Galvão made his profession of solemn vows on 16 April 1761, taking the additional vow to defend the Blessed Virgin Mary's title of the "Immaculate Conception", which was still a controversial doctrine at that time. On 11 July 1762, Galvão was ordained a priest and transferred to St. Francis Friary in the city of São Paulo, where he continued his studies in theology and philosophy. In early 1766, around the completion of his studies, Anthony made a spiritual submission of himself as a "servant and slave" of the Blessed Mother, signing a document to this effect, dated 9 March, which he signed in his own blood. In 1768 he was appointed preacher, confessor and porter of the friary, an important post. From 1769 to 1770 Galvão served as confessor to the Recollection of St. Teresa in the city of São Paulo, which was a hermitage of women Recollects (recluses living in common but not under religious vows), dedicated to St. Teresa of Ávila. There, he met Sister Helena Maria of the Holy Spirit, a recluse who claimed to have had visions in which Jesus was asking her to found a new Recollect house. Galvão, her confessor, studied these messages and consulted with others who recognized them as valid and supernatural. Galvão collaborated in the foundation of the new Recollect house, named Our Lady of the Conception of Divine Providence, which was established on 2 February 1774 in the same city. It was modeled after the Conceptionist nuns, and became the home for girls who wished to live a religious life but without taking vows. With Sister Helena's sudden death on 23 February 1775, Galvão became the new superior of the community,[5] serving as the Recollects' new spiritual leader. Around that time, a change in São Paulo's provincial government brought an inflexible leader who ordered the closing of the hermitage. Galvão accepted the decision, but the recluses refused to leave the premises, and due to popular pressure and the efforts of the Bishop of São Paulo, the hermitage was soon re-opened. Subsequently, with the increasing number of new recluses, more living space was

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OFS – Saint Anthony of Padua Fraternity News Letter – October 2019 required. It took Galvão 28 years to build the hermitage and church, with the latter being inaugurated on 15 August 1802. In addition to the construction work and duties within and outside his Order, Galvão committed himself to the Recollect's formation. The Statutes he wrote for them was a guide for the interior life and religious discipline. When things seemed more quiet, another government intervention brought Galvão a further trial. The Captain General sentenced a soldier to death for having slightly offended his son, and the friar was sent into exile for coming to the soldier's defence. Again, popular demand succeeded in having the order revoked. In 1781, Galvão was appointed novice master in Cachoeiras de Macacu. However, the Recollects and the Bishop of São Paulo appealed to the Minister Provincial, writing that "none of the inhabitants of this city will be able to bear the absence of this Religious for a single moment". As a result, he returned. He was later named Guardian of St. Francis Friary in São Paulo in 1798, being re-appointed in 1801. In 1811 Galvão founded St. Clare Friary in Sorocaba. Eleven months later, he returned to São Paulo. In his old age, he obtained permission from the bishop and the Guardian to stay at the Recollect house. He died there on 23 December 1822. Galvão was laid to rest in the Recollection Church, and his tomb continues to be a destination for pilgrimages of the faithful, who obtain graces through his intercession. In 1929, the Convent of Our Lady of the Conception of Divine Providence became a monastery, incorporated into the Order of the Immaculate Conception. The building, now called the "Monastery of Light", has been declared a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. The complex now serves as the Museum of the Sacred Arts of São Paulo. Galvão was a man of great and intense prayer, and mystic phenomena attributed to him include telepathy, premonition and levitation. He was reportedly in two different places at the same time in order to take care of sick or dying people who had asked for his help.

On October 25, 1998, Galvão became the first Brazilian-born person to be beatified by the Vatican, having been declared Venerable a year earlier, on March 8, 1997. On May 11, 2007, he became the first Brazilian-born person canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, during Pope Benedict XVI's five-day visit to Brazil. The open-air ceremony, which lasted over two hours in the Campo de Marte Military Airport, near downtown São Paulo, drew 800,000 people, according to official estimates. Galvão was the first saint canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in a ceremony held outside the Vatican City. His proclamation as a saint came after the Catholic Church accepted that two miracles had taken place. en.wikipedia.org

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