ST. ANTHONY FRATERNITY NEWSLETTER

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1 ST. ANTHONY FRATERNITY NEWSLETTER Fraternity #101 Volume 21 Issue 05 May 2018 FROM OUR SPIRITUAL ASSISTANT Dear sisters and brothers in St. Francis As children, few of us were not embarrassed and frustrated to be discovered in the wrong by a parent or someone else we looked up to. I dare say (for me, anyway) it feels the same way in my mind, throat, heart, stomach and knees. The difference is that I work with the Gift of Courage from the Holy Spirit to face and rectify my boo-boo. Probably, a similar emotional scaffolding shook the lives of Jesus followers. Appearing before them, what the Apostles and Disciples heard that is, Jesus is risen they now beheld. But, could they believe their eyes? We know that, eventually, they did believe even Thomas. One thing this says to us as Franciscans, is that we are challenged to rely on one another as we travel toward Jesus through the good example and challenging writings of St. Francis. How each of us reads, reflects, and exemplifies Francis through Jesus is how our Fraternity becomes more Christianly Franciscan. May the Lord give you PEACE. And may you give it to everyone in need, Br. Gordon Spiritual Assistant TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT FROM OUR MINISTER Brothers and Sisters, As we anticipate the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit completes our perfect Triune God. It all begins with our Father the Almighty, Eternal God. It continues with the love of our Father which is manifested in the incarnation of His Son. It is completed in the perfect unity of the Holy Spirit who breathes LIFE into each and every one of us. The underlying, reciprocal love that our perfect God has for us and us for Him, is a mystery to many but, for Franciscans, it is a knowing and a being. As professed Third Order Franciscans, we know that we are parts of the body of Christ responsible for witnessing the power of God s message. Being in the love of Christ helps us to live the Gospel as is required by our very profession. The Holy Spirit is not a symbol, but the symbol of the breath of the Holy Spirit gives us life to carry out our witness; the symbol of the fire of the Holy Spirit ignites our hearts with the flame of truth to carry out our witness; the symbol of the dove of the Holy Spirit gives us the peace we need to carry out our witness. COME, HOLY SPIRIT, COME Your sis, Israela 1

2 WE PRAY FOR: Rex, Winifred, Dorothy and daughter Meg, Carol Ann, Felis, Israela s grandson Emiliano, Elizabeth, Deacon Charlie, Barbara H., Art and Erma, Alcaria, Eva, John and Nancy, Linda and her family, Victor and Rena, Margaret s son Kevin, Derek, Br. Gordon, Tommie and daughter Stephanie, Clare, Karen s sister For the repose of the souls of Wilfred, Arturo, Jeannette S s mother, Clare s father, Connie Jo s husband Harry, Br. Billy and Br. Michael s mother CALENDAR FOR MAY AND JUNE MAY 6 Candidacy class Rena s home 1-3 PM MAY :15 PM Candidacy class, ABP*: 2:15-5 PM Gathering: Welcoming Ceremony to Inquiry; Rule articles Gerry ST ANTHONY S BREAD ST FELIX PANTRY MAY 25 Council meeting ABP*--9 AM JUNE 12 Inquiry class ABP*--3:30-5:30 PM JUNE 23 Retreat ABP*--9:30 AM-2:30 PM see article below JUNE 24 12:15-2:15 PM--Inquiry class ABP*: 2:15-5 PM: Picnic and come and see see article below ST ANTHONY S BREAD ST MARTIN S HOSPITALITY JUNE 29 Council meeting ABP*--9 AM (ABP* is A Becoming Place [aka Franciscan Facility], 1350 Lakeview SW, Albuquerque, 87105) MASS EVERY SATURDAY, 9 AM AT FRIARY CHAPEL FOR OUR INTENTIONS %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR HOSPITALITY GROUPS When it is your turn to host, please arrive early to set up the serving area, and plan to stay late to clean up. These are part of your responsibilities. Please do not expect others to do them for you! Thank you! HOSPITALITY GROUP ASSIGNMENTS MAY Group 4 (Marilyn, Israela, Luciana, Gerry, Laura, Tony) JUNE PICNIC A to MAN Side dishes MAR to Z Desserts (Burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, & drinks provided) 2

3 Financial Statement for April 30, 2018 Beginning Balance $2, Income Regular contributions $ Endowment Interest $74.06 Exceptional Income 0 Expense Spiritual Assistant $50.00 Infirmarian 0 Council Admin. Supplies $37.00 Newsletter Supplies $18.09 Newsletter Postage $50.00 Poor Clares $75.00 Franciscan Friars $50.00 Contingency Fund $50.00 Formation $30.10 Exceptional Expenses 0 Ending Balance $2, Contingency Fund $1, Number of Donors BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS FELIS ARMIJO MAY 3 GLORIA QUESADA MAY 8 ANTONIO MARTINEZ MAY 9 TOMMIE PAGE MAY 12 VICTOR XUEREB JUNE 10 ELIZABETH CHAVEZ JUNE 12 NANCY FISHEL JUNE 12 JOSEPHINE MARTINEZ JUNE 19 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T TT T CORRECTION In the last issue, the obituary for Wilfred Otero erroneously stated that he resided in Belen, instead of Los Lunas. Our apologies. 3

4 WHAT HAPPENED AT THE APRIL GATHERING Our Gathering began with the Liturgy of the Hours for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, prepared by the Prayer Team. Brother Gordon spoke on today s readings for Good Shepherd Sunday. He recalled that he first saw sheep on the hoof on the Navajo Reservation. Goats helped keep the flock from wandering. Pastor means shepherd. The staffs the Pope and other bishops carry are based on the shepherd s crook, used to pull sheep back from harm. Like Francis, we need to shepherd each other. For Ongoing Formation, Israela shared an excerpt from the FUN Manual, which is a training manual for the Council. St. Bonaventure speaks of gasping for God the way you gasp for air while drowning. God is constantly gasping for us! We shared on several questions, including: When was the last time I gasped for God?, and How much time do I devote to contemplative prayer, to the silence of listening to God, each day? Rex is having robotic surgery on May 24. Gerry reminded all that our election is on July 22. Marilyn is heading the Nomination Committee, and has nominating forms and office descriptions. We all need to be involved in the fraternity in accordance with our abilities. We celebrated Clare Domenici becoming our first Affiliate member. Marilyn explained that Clare had been participating in the fraternity for quite some time, and this was an acknowledgement of her commitment. Clare received a certificate of achievement and a San Damiano cross pin. She thanked us in a moving speech. Clare s mother and other family members shared this day with her. We ended with fellowship and a good meal from Group 3. 4

5 INFANT OF PRAGUE STATUE We will be raffling off the Infant of Prague statue at our May Gathering. He is complete with a removable outfit. Tickets are one dollar, and all monies to the fraternity treasury. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Renewed and Confirmed: Live The Treasure! Celebrating 40 Years Of Our OFS Rule We will be celebrating the anniversary of our Rule on two days. On Saturday, June 23, we will hold a retreat, and on Sunday, June 24, we will have our annual picnic and come-and-see. We are inviting all Secular Franciscans from the Region, especially from the Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Gallup areas. We will also be inviting youth from our parishes. All are welcome to these FREE festivities. Saturday, June 23, :30 11:30 The Holy Spirit and our Franciscan Vocation 11:30 12:30 Lunch Break Bring a sack lunch or go to an nearby eatery 12:30 2:30 Understanding the OFS Rule As It Pertains To Our Daily Life Sunday, June 24, :00 5:00 Picnic (Burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and drinks provided see page 2 for side dish and dessert assignments) Short film about our fraternity patron, St. Anthony Presentation on our 2018 theme: Renewed and Confirmed Live the Treasure! Retreat and picnic to be held at: A BECOMING PLACE 1350 LAKEVIEW RD SW ALBUQUERQUE PLEASE SEE LAST PAGE FOR REGISTRATION FORM 5

6 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FRATERNITY ELECTIONS IN JULY! We will be having elections at our July 22 Gathering. Offices are: Minister, Vice- Minister, Secretary, Treasurer, Formation Director, and two Councilors. At the next Gathering, we will have job descriptions available, as well as forms to nominate yourself or another for an office. We also need 2 members willing to serve on the Nomination Committee with Marilyn. Please pray about how you can help either by running for an office, or by nominating a person who would be a good fit for an office. Some of the present Council may run again, and some may not. Having different professed members willing to serve will only strengthen our fraternity. Please contact Marilyn Migliarini ( ) if you would like to be on the committee, or run for an office. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT CANCELLED Gina Lubeck reports that the contemplative retreat to be held at Annunciation Parish on May 19 has been cancelled. Fr. Zugger s father is in hospice care. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Holy Virgin Mary, Among women, There is no one like you born into the world. You are the daughter And the servant of the most high and supreme King And Father of heaven, You are the mother of our most holy Lord Jesus Christ, You are the spouse of the Holy Spirit. (St. Francis, excerpt from Office of the Passion) 6

7 JOIN ST. ANTHONY FRATERNITY OF THE SECULAR (THIRD ORDER) FRANCISCANS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 23 & SUNDAY JUNE 24, 2018 TO CELEBRATE FORTY YEARS OF OUR OFS RULE AT A BECOMING PLACE (FRANCISCANS) 1350 LAKEVIEW RD. SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM Retreat Saturday, June 23 9:00 AM Sign-in and Continental Breakfast 9:30 AM-11:30 AM The Holy Spirit And Our Franciscan Vocation 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Lunch (Bring sack lunch, or go to a nearby eatery) 12:30 PM-2:30 PM Understanding Tthe OFS Rule As It Pertains To Our Daily Lives Picnic Sunday, June 24 2 PM-5 PM-----Short film on our fraternity patron, St. Anthony Presentation on our 2018 theme: Renewed and Confirmed ---Live the Treasure! Grilled burgers, hot dogs and more! RETREAT AND PICNIC ARE FREE ALL ARE WELCOME! (Cut here) YES, I PLAN TO ATTEND THE ST. ANTHONY FRATERNITY CELEBRATION! RETREAT ON SATURDAY JUNE 23 (Number attending) PICNIC ON SUNDAY JUNE 24 (Number attending) Name Fraternity Or Parish City Phone number to: gmrsfo@aol.com Mail to: G. Rohrkemper, Humphries Ln. SW ABQ

8 Minister: Israela Garcia OFS Vice Minister: Rex Schlicher OFS Secretary: Gerry Rohrkemper OFS Treasurer: Tommie Page OFS Formation: Marilyn Migliarini OFS Councilor #1: Mary Lou Narvaez OFS Councilor #2: Margaret Martinez OFS Spiritual Asst.: Br. Gordon Boykin OFM Infirmarian: Margaret Martinez OFS Newsletter: NEED VOLUNTEER Website: ST. ANTHONY FRATERNITY P. O. BOX 6881 ALBUQUERQUE, NM WE ARE THE ORDO FRANCISCANUS SAECULARIS (THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER) IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. WE LIVE OUR VOCATION IN OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, EMPRESS OF THE AMERICAS REGION. OUR FRANCISCAN COMMUNITY IS THE ST. ANTHONY FRATERNITY IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: We, the fraternity of St. Anthony, inspired by the vision of St. Francis, commit ourselves to the Gospel as our Way of Life: Going from Gospel to Life and from Life to Gospel. We believe that we are called to fraternity to share a life of joy and peace as well as to draw our inspiration from the cross of Jesus as Francis did. We believe that we are called to be renewed continually through the celebration of the Eucharist and to go forth to rebuild the Church through our witness. 8