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SFP JOURNAL
 U.S. AREA VOLUME 14 ISSUE NO. 2 FEBRUARY 2012 |
Dear Sisters, Associates and Friends,
I know you will want to join me in welcoming the following new people to our mission in the US Area:
Karen Amend is the new Marketing Director for the Centennial Barn. She brings years of health care marketing experience with her.
Marci Peebles, the new Director for Franciscans for the Poor, has been working in various ministries for over 15 years. She brings expertise as well as her zest for life!
Ruthy Trusler is the new Lay Vocational Facilitator for the US Area. With extensive experience in communications, Ruthy will bring new skills, as well as her enthusiasm!
We are happy to have found these competent women to work with us as we continue to fulfill the mission! Welcome! We are glad you are here.
Yours in Mother Frances,
Sr. Joanne Schuster, SFP |
The Centennial Barn
SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS
SEASONS of the EARTH, SEASONS of the SOUL February 7, 20127:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. Location: Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd Facilitator:Sr. JoAnn Jackowski, SFPThe change of season provides a profound opportunity for exploring the different aspects of our lives; rest and renewal, planting and growth, nourishment, and sharing from abundance. Join us as we explore these aspects of our lives and how the seasons can help us to grow. To register contact Sandra 761.1697 X8101by February 2, 2012  |
Lenten Talk on the Easter Triduum Saturday, March 31st8:30a.m to 11:30a.m. Location:Centennial Barn, 110 Compton RdFacilitator: Jeanne Hunt Jeanne Hunt has extensive experience in working with families. She brings an informative, humorous and practical approach to her talks. Come and explore the holiest week of the year with a special focus on the Triduum - the days of Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday. Fee - $20 To register, send payment to:Centennial Barn110 Compton RdCincinnati, OH 45215Attn: Sandra |
| A Time to Listen...A Time to SpeakWednesday, February 29 & March 147:00p.m. to 8:30p.m.Location:Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd Facilitator: Ken Czillinger Ken Czillinger presents this two-part workshop that will focus on a communications tool called M & F. the first session will include a detailed explanation of the tool and its potential to deepen both personal and professional relationships. The tool will also be applied to the life and ministry of Jesus. The second session will involve sharing insights learned from using the tool. It will end with discussing specific ways in which participants can apply the tool in their lives and hopefully grow in their relationships with self, others and God. $10/per night To register send payment to: The Centennial Barn110 Compton RdCincinnati, Ohio 45215Attn: Sandra |
FRANCISCAN EXPLORATION
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DAN HAVRON, OFM
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TUESDAYS, APRIL 10 & 24, 2012 @ 7:00pm As a young Franciscan, Fr. Dan Haveron, OFM's greatest dream was to be a missionary among the poor - a dream that has been realized in many different places and cultures. He has two graduate degrees in Theology and one in Journalism, a background that suits him well as he pursues a ministry of preaching an conducting retreats in the US and Canada. Currently, Fr. Dan is participating in the Amazon Project with Franciscans throughout the Americas. They are exploring mission and resources for the Amazon River region, seeking to animate friars and sisters toward environmental awareness in the Americas. To register or for more information callSandra at 761.1697 X8101
The Centennial Barn
110 Compton RdCincinnati, Ohio 45215 |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
US AREA ASSEMBLY
APRIL 20 - 22, 2012
ST. CLARE CONVENT
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THE CENTENNIAL BARN
CINCINNATI, OHIO
  Franciscan Federation
Annual Conference
2012 Releasing Energies to Love: Creative Fidelity in the Church July 27 - 30 in Cincinnati, Ohio |
A HEALING SERVICEsponsored by Lighthouse Renewal Center
 Date: Wed., Feb. 1 , 2012Time: 7:30pmat St. Ignatius ChurchI-74 and North Bend RoadCincinnati, OHAll Are Invited!For more information call Sr. Christine Edwards, SFP(513) 471-LITE (5483) |
Sisters of St. Francis
of the
Neumann Communities
invite you to attend
The 19th Annual Central New York
Franciscan ExperienceLET THERE BE LIGHT:Clare of Assisi Through the Lens of Albert Einsteinand the Sacred ScripturesPresented byANNE AMATI, OSFSaturday, March 10, 20128:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.The Franciscan Center2500 Grant BlvdSyracuse, NY$25 before March 1 or $30 at the doorMail fee, name, address, phone to:CNY Franciscan Experience1118 Court Street # 39Syracuse, NY 1320844wagner@sosf.org315.634.7020 |
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Buddhism & Buddhist Meditation
Saturday, February 18, 20129:00a.m until 2:00p.m.
Siddharta Gotama, who was the Buddha (the Enlightened One), was born around 2500 years ago. Throughout his life, he taught about loving kindness and compassion. What was he enlightened about? How can his method of meditation be helpful today to heal suffering and make us more peaceful and compassionate? Come experience a Buddhist meditation.
Presenter: Brennan Hill, Ph.D., is married to Marie Hill, a marriage counselor and mediator. They have two grown children and three grand girls. Brennan studied at St. Bonaventure University, Cahtolic University of America, Cambridge, and Marquette University. He taught high school, college and adults for 45 years and is now Professor Emeritus at Xavier University. He has published 24 books and is now working on text for McGraw-Hill on Discovering World Religions: Their Connect with Ecology, Peace and Women's Issues. He is a cook at the Catholic Worker House and minister for Hospice of Cincinnati. Mt. Notre Dame Spirituality Center701 East Columbia AvenueCincinnati, Ohio 45215rkettman@ohsnd.orgor call 513.679.8191Cost is $25. Lunch is includedRegistration with payment is required by February 9, 2012 |
Franciscan Spirituality Retreat with Fr. John Quigley, OFM February 10 - 12, 2012In the retreat, Fr. Quigley will lead us through reflective discussions of
- Our evolving images of God
- How God responds to our specific needs for assistance, sustenance and identity
- How the Incarnation was always part of God's plan for creation, as an expression of Gods love for us and His desire for authentic intimacy with us; and
- How beauty is the path into God's life.
Fr. John is known and loved as agifted, charismatic speaker of faith who has devoted his life as a Franciscan and ordained Roman Catholic priest to the pursuit of international peace and social justice throughout the world.
Transfiguration Spirituality Center495 Albion AvenueVillage of GlendaleCost: $225 for single roomCommuter rate: $100 (includes lunch)Register today with $50 depositcontact Toni or Faith513.771.2171CTRetreats@gmail.comwww.TSCRetreats.org |
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A TIME OF PRAYER
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NEW YORK
WEEKEND OF CONTEMPLATION
February 24 - 26, 2012
For all who desire to spend time in silence, prayer and shared prayer with God and others in preparation for the season of Lent are welcome.
The weekend begins with a light supper between 6:30p.m. and 7:00p.m. on Friday and ends on Sunday after the 10:30a.m. Liturgical Celebration at the Parish.
DAY OF PRAYER
Saturday, February 25, 2012
If a whole day is not possible for you, please come for a day of prayer in preparation for the Lenten Season. Starts aboaut 9:30a.m. with coffee and a welcome and ends about 3:30p.m. Silence is requested so we may be open to God speaking to us and we to Him.
Bring a friend or someone interested in spending a special day with God and others. Sisters, associates and friends are welcome.
RSVP for the weekend by February 18. Sister Mary Maloney 718.237.2962 or fransrs@aol.com
Thank you and a blessed and joyfilled New Year.
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CINCINNATI
DAY OF PRAYER
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Liturgy - 9:00am
Celebrant: Fr. Frank Geers, OFM
11:00am - Video & Group discussion (optional)
Close - 2:00pm
RSVP to - 513.681.6071
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NAME DAYS - FEBRUARY
06 Sr. Dorothy Bolser
11 Sr. Bernadette Sullivan
14 Sr. Coletta Chalk
28 Sr. June Casterton
* Sr. Bonnie Steinlage
(Ash Wednesday)
US AREA CALENDAR
January 31 - February 6 - Sr. Joanne in NY
LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 22
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
02 Gerald Altenau
04 Sr. Teresita Samson
Sr. Yvonne Fackler
11 Sr. Maris Stella Footen
Edna Schulz
16 Sr. Ann Regina Raterman
20 Sr. Loretta Mick
21 Sr. Mary Immacluate Mendoza
22 Ann Spaeth
23 Sr. Kathleen Reynolds
Teresita Berina
28 Sr. June Casterton
Jeannette Nosal
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