Fraternity Gathering, April 12, 2026

1:00 p.m. Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours, Persecuted Christians & Ritual of the Secular
Franciscan Rule Book, pg. 57.
1. Rite of Admission – Andrew

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 #12 entitled, “Turning to God and from
Sin”.

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. Reminder in May we will be collecting for the Women Resource Center/Safe House –
Handout.
2. Revisit in setting a date to clean the closet.
3. Report of the T.C. Men’s Catholic Conference on 3/14th – Brad.
4. Report status of any established committees, if any?
5. Regional Spring Gathering – Saturday, 4/25/26. Theme: “I have loved you”
A. Who is planning on going?
6. Birthday: Joanne – 4/27th, and Barbara Jean – 4/29th.
7. Next Gathering – May 17th, 1:00 p.m.

2:55 p.m. Closing Prayer: Ritual Rule Book, pg. 59.