1:00 p.m. Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours, Persecuted Christians/Andrew & Ritual of the Secular
Franciscan Rule Book, pg. 57.
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 318 entitled, “Humility: The Twin of
Poverty”.
2:00 p.m. J.P.I.C. Read, Pray, Reflect & be prepared to discuss the 4th theme of Catholic Social
Teaching, “The Dignity of Work & the Rght of Workers” of how it relates to Franciscan
Spirituality.
2:15 p.m. Check-in as an Active Contemplative.
2:45 p.m. Fraternity Business
1. Collection of Gaylord New Life Pregnancy Center items/ delivery by Brad.
2. Regional Fall meeting on October 24th – Saginaw Retreat center.
A. How many people planning on attending? Carpooling?
B. Importance of Formation people to attend.
3. Report status of established committees, if any?
A. Day of Reflection – Brad.
1. Date: November 8th at CITW. (Regular monthly Gathering date)
2. Day will begin w/ praying the Franciscan Crown Rosary prior to attending
10:30 a.m. mass, potluck at noon followed by a video and discussion.
3. Everyone is encouraged to attend, no zoom.
4. Pass out sign-up to bring food.
5. There will be no Formation meeting.
4. Report status of Active Excused members – Bill
5. Discuss the way our fraternity will take part in the 2nd Annual International Day of
Secular Franciscan Solidarity – Bill/Jim.
A. Envelope passed out for monies for two charities – St. Anthony Bread & Amazon Relief
Today and the Day of Reflection in November.
6. Birthdays: Kevin & Mariann – 11/3rd.
7. Next time we meet – November 8th Day of Reflection.
2:55 p.m. Closing Prayer: Ritual Rulke Book, pg. 59.