Join in the Year of Faith

October 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013

Father James Gardiner invites you to participate in the Year of Faith. This fall marks the beginning of the “year of Faith,” declared by Pope Benedict XVI. coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, the Year of Faith will begin on Oct. 11, 2012 and run through Nov. 24, 2013.

The friars of the Franciscan monastery have been busy planning for the Year of Faith and invite you to participate in some or all of the activities going on at the Monastery throughout the year.

 

Friars & Friends

Every 3rd Monday of the Month

Monthly gatherings to rediscover Vatican II Council documents and accomplishments.

 

Weekly Scripture Series

Every Thursday at 10 a.m.

Father Edward Flanagan, OFM offers reflections on Scripture for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

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