We are a local fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (SFO). We usually meet the second Sunday of each month at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
will be on Sunday, April 1st, 2012 (please note change from the regular date) at 1:30 p.m. in Conway hall. There will be no 12:30 formation activities.
After reciting the Franciscan Crown Rosary we will proceed to St. Francis Church for the Profession Mass Frances Urso, Francis Urso, and Pat Simon. Refreshments will be served after Mass in Conway Hall. Coffee and cake will be provided, please feel free to bring a beverage or finger food if you like.
Important Dates
May 24 - Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (Feast) (4 days)
Jun 13 - Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua (24 days)
Aug 2 - Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula (74 days)
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