Fraternity Gathering, March 10, 2024

1:00 p.m. Prayer: Lenten Liturgy of the Hours,
Ritual of the Secular Franciscan Order Book – pg. 35

1:20 p.m. Ongoing Formation: Reflection of St. Francis by Talbot.
Please read & be prepared to discuss “Begging & Mendicancy” and
“Family & Interdependence”.

2:00 p.m. J.P.I.C.: Read, Pray, Reflect & be prepared to discuss an article
you have read or an example in your life of Action taken on the topic of
Justice, Peace, & the Integrity of Creation.

2:15 p.m. Social Time/Check-in.

2:45 p.m. Fraternity Business
1. Dates to Remember/Put on Calendar.
a. Spring Region Formation Day – April 27, 2024/Saginaw.
b. Region Annual Chapter – August 2-4, 2024/Dewitt.
c. Fall Region Formation Day – October 26, 2024/Saginaw.
2. 2024 Year of Celebrating the Franciscan Centenary of Francis’s Stigmata. (Handout)
3. Brief Report on the Lenten Fish Fry Sponsor Table/Region Newsletter – Jennifer/Brad.
4. Collect Items for the CCM Easter Event on Wednesday, March 27th.
5. Birthdays – Jim, 3/15, Jean, 3/16, Bill, 3/20, & Laura, 2/21.
6. Next Gathering, April 14, 2024.

2:55 p.m. Closing Prayer, pg. 36.