June 14-21, 2026
Friar's Footnotes by Fr. John Prenger, OFP
Hello to All!
The upcoming scriptures for June 20, 21 will be Jeremiah 20: 10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5: 12-15 and Matthew 10: 26-33.
Chapel Schedule
Tuesday noon Eucharist (June 16), Fr. Jim presiding
++++++++Fraternity Fellowship Tuesday June 16 at 7:30 pm on GoToMeeting. (Note: To not confuse us, all our online meetings will be at 7:30)+++++++
Thursday noon Eucharist (June 18), Fr. Jim presiding
5 pm Saturday Eucharist (June 20), Fr. Jim presiding
SAYINGS OF THE SAINTS
(This is an ecumenical Christian prayer given by Pope Francis at Transitus in Assisi in 2020.)
"O God, Trinity of Love,
from the profound communion of your divine life,
pour out upon us a torrent of fraternal love.
Grant us the love reflected in the actions of Jesus,
In His family of Nazareth,
and in the early Christian community.
Grant that we Christians my live the Gospel,
discovering Christ in each human being,
recognizing Him crucified
in the sufferings of the abandoned
and forgotten of our world,
and risen in each brother or sister
who makes a new start.
Come, Holy Spirit, show us your beauty,
reflected in all the peoples of the earth,
so that we may discover anew
that all are important and all are necessary,
different faces of the one humanity
that God so loves. Amen"
"Do you want to have God always in your mind? Be just as He made you to be. Do not go seeking another 'you'" St Anthony of Padua
Please hold me in prayer this week as I participate in an ecumenical association of which I am a member. It is called 'THE INITIATIVE' and in it we seek ways to further true ecumenical dialogue within the whole Body of Christ. We take Jesus' prayer of John 17 very seriously, that we all may be one as He and the Father are one. I became aware of these folks whenI met the author of the book "YOUR CHURCH IS TOO SMALL" a number of years ago and am always blessed when I am able to participate.
Again, Love to all!
Fr. John, OFP
Padre’s Pontifications by Fr. Jim McNeely
September 2025
A Pastoral Statement
September 16, 2025
As a community of people committed to following the example of Saints Francis and Clare, we are stunned by the senseless violence that occurred last week, which ended in the murder of Charlie Kirk. We condemn in the strongest possible language the use of violence and hate against anyone, regardless of their political leanings.
We call for all Christian people – and especially those who follow a Franciscan calling – to embrace the virtues of peace, love, toleration, and compassion. Pray earnestly for the repose of the soul of our brother, Charlie Kirk. Pray for his wife and family. Pray for those involved in this shooting. And most of all, pray for those who found pleasure in the senseless murder of an innocent person.
As a community of faithful followers of Jesus, we call all people to re-examine our hearts and find new ways to be Christian examples in our communities. And we renew our belief that real compassion is found not in loving those easy to love, but those who challenge our comfort zones and disagree with us on any level.
-Fr. John Prenger, OFP
Pastor and Protector of the Order
-Fr. Jim McNeely
Priest in Residence and Friend of Francis
