1:00 p.m. Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours, Persecuted Christians & Ritual of the Secular
Franciscan Rule Book, pg. 57.
1. Welcome Ceremony – Elaine
1:20 p.m. Ongoing Formation: Book “live like francis” by Jovian Weigel, OFM & Leonard Foly, OFM.
Please read & be prepared to discuss the reflection #11 entitled, “Mary, OUr Mother and
Model”.
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. Check-in as an Active Contemplative. (12 people in attendance break into groups)
2:45 p.m. Fraternity Business.
1. Collect items to donate to CCM Easter dinner/event.
2. Discuss the list of charities the fraternity currently support – Bill.
A. Franciscan friars Charities which include St. Anthony Bread & Well4Africa. (March)
B. Amazon Relief. (June/July)
C. Women’s Resource/Safe House. (May/Oct.)
D. CCM Christmas & Easter Event Gift Giving. (Dec./March)
3. T.C. Catholic Men’s Conference, 3/14th – Brad.
4. Discuss the Reporting/Expectations of the Three 2026 Committees – Bill.
5. Regional Spring Gathering – Saturday, 4/25th. Theme: “I have loved you”
A. Who is planning on going/register?
6. Birthday: Jean C. – 3/11th, Jim – 3/15h, Jean M. – 3/16th, Bill – 3/20th, Laura – 3/21st.
7. Next Gathering – April 12th, 1:00 p.m.
2:55 p.m. Closing Prayer: Ritual Rule Book, pg. 59.