Monthly Fraternity Gathering
every second Saturday
9:00 - 11:00 am
St Josaphat Basilica parish center
2322 S 7th St. (7th & Lincoln. former convent across from the basilica church)
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Anyone is welcome to attend our events!
Schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Check this page frequently for updates.
Daily postings of events, news and meditations can be found on our Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/StJosaphatOFS/
National Priority 2022-2025: Vocations, Communications, Relationships
National Formation Theme: TBA
St. Josaphat Fraternity Ongoing Formation Theme: TBA
Franciscan Centenaries: 2023 - Christmas at Greccio; 2024 - Stigmata; 2025 - Transitus
every second Saturday
9:00 - 11:00 am
St Josaphat Basilica parish center
2322 S 7th St. (7th & Lincoln. former convent across from the basilica church)
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Anyone is welcome to attend our events!
Schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Check this page frequently for updates.
Daily postings of events, news and meditations can be found on our Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/StJosaphatOFS/
National Priority 2022-2025: Vocations, Communications, Relationships
National Formation Theme: TBA
St. Josaphat Fraternity Ongoing Formation Theme: TBA
Franciscan Centenaries: 2023 - Christmas at Greccio; 2024 - Stigmata; 2025 - Transitus
JANUARY 13, 2024. THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRURAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual Little Christmas celebration. Bring a Christmas gift for the white elephant gift exchange a dish to share.
All are welcome!
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual Little Christmas celebration. Bring a Christmas gift for the white elephant gift exchange a dish to share.
All are welcome!
MARCH 9, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Welcoming Ceremny for Amy Rivera.
Discussion of Laudato Si, environmental stewardship and racism.
APRIL 13, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Franciscan saint presentation - Rita.
Letters to Pope Francis regarding our reponse to Laudato Si.
Calendar planning of ongoing formation topics and activities.
Council Election nomination committee created.
MAY 4, 2024
9:00 am - 3:15 pm La Verna Region Southeast District Gathering (This will be our May Gathering for the month)
St. Martin de Porres Parish (128 W. Burleigh, Milwaukee)
Theme: Transforming Ourselves to Love (OFS Rule, 19).
JUNE 8
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Presentation: YouFra in Uganda and how our fraternity can collaborate... Chris Hoar OFS
Franciscan Saint presentation - John Wolfe OFS
JUNE 14
6:00 pm Capuchin Walk for the Hungry
(Polish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park)
Register online to join our team: Secular Franciscan Order, St. Josaphat Fraternity
JULY 13
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual picnic.
Franciscan saint presentation - John Wolfe.
AUGUST 10, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Presentation: "Woman of Wisdom St. Clare" video presentation by Sr. Clarette Stryzewski CSSF.
St. Clare Visio Divina.
Franciscan Saint presentation - Maria Elena.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
"Praying the Secular Franciscan Rule" led by Amy.
Franciscan Saint presentation - Kurt.
Stigmata Celebration - 800th Anniversary.
OCTOBER 12, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
Solanus Casey Healing Mass and Anointing of the Sick... Fr. Al Veik OFM Cap.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Memorial Service for Deceased Fraternity Members.
Council Elections.
Prayer and Induction of new coincil officers.
DECEMBER 14, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Assembly of Christmas cookies for St. Matthias Parish Food Pantry and packing of Christmas birdseed.
Christmas carols.
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR OF FRANCISCAN SAINTS
https://saintmargaretofcortona.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Franciscan-Saints-2021.pdf
https://secularfranciscansusa.org/wp-content/uploads/0-A-Franciscan-Liturgical-Calendar.pdf
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual Little Christmas celebration. Bring a Christmas gift for the white elephant gift exchange a dish to share.
All are welcome!
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual Little Christmas celebration. Bring a Christmas gift for the white elephant gift exchange a dish to share.
All are welcome!
MARCH 9, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Welcoming Ceremny for Amy Rivera.
Discussion of Laudato Si, environmental stewardship and racism.
APRIL 13, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Franciscan saint presentation - Rita.
Letters to Pope Francis regarding our reponse to Laudato Si.
Calendar planning of ongoing formation topics and activities.
Council Election nomination committee created.
MAY 4, 2024
9:00 am - 3:15 pm La Verna Region Southeast District Gathering (This will be our May Gathering for the month)
St. Martin de Porres Parish (128 W. Burleigh, Milwaukee)
Theme: Transforming Ourselves to Love (OFS Rule, 19).
JUNE 8
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Presentation: YouFra in Uganda and how our fraternity can collaborate... Chris Hoar OFS
Franciscan Saint presentation - John Wolfe OFS
JUNE 14
6:00 pm Capuchin Walk for the Hungry
(Polish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park)
Register online to join our team: Secular Franciscan Order, St. Josaphat Fraternity
JULY 13
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual picnic.
Franciscan saint presentation - John Wolfe.
AUGUST 10, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Presentation: "Woman of Wisdom St. Clare" video presentation by Sr. Clarette Stryzewski CSSF.
St. Clare Visio Divina.
Franciscan Saint presentation - Maria Elena.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
"Praying the Secular Franciscan Rule" led by Amy.
Franciscan Saint presentation - Kurt.
Stigmata Celebration - 800th Anniversary.
OCTOBER 12, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
Solanus Casey Healing Mass and Anointing of the Sick... Fr. Al Veik OFM Cap.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Memorial Service for Deceased Fraternity Members.
Council Elections.
Prayer and Induction of new coincil officers.
DECEMBER 14, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Assembly of Christmas cookies for St. Matthias Parish Food Pantry and packing of Christmas birdseed.
Christmas carols.
--------------------------
LITURGICAL CALENDAR OF FRANCISCAN SAINTS
https://saintmargaretofcortona.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Franciscan-Saints-2021.pdf
https://secularfranciscansusa.org/wp-content/uploads/0-A-Franciscan-Liturgical-Calendar.pdf