WINTER - SPRING 2012 Come and See Discernment Weekends Interested in becoming a friar? We invite you to visit us in Boston, New York City and Silver Spring, Md., to meet our friars and learn about our Franciscan way of life. Whether you want to spend time in quiet reflection, get to know individual friars and learn about their ministries, or just share in community prayer and meals - or all three - a Come and See Discernment Weekend is for you! You’ll meet other men considering a call to Franciscan life, and vocation director, Fr. Brian Smail, OFM, will be available to answer any questions that you may have and assist with your discernment. If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, join us for a great weekend experience! Here are our upcoming offerings:
Holy Name College, Silver Spring, Md. Feb. 10-12, 2012 Meet our student friars and learn about our initial formation program. You’ll visit and celebrate the Eucharist at the largest multicultural parish in the area. Register by Feb. 1.
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, Mass. March 2-4, 2012 Visit our friars in downtown Boston and learn about our many ministries for people in need. You’ll gain first-hand experience serving clients of the Food Center. Register by Feb. 22.
St. Francis Friary, New York, N.Y. April 20-22, 2012 Join us in Manhattan to get a taste of our life and ministry. You’ll visit a residence for homeless people and work alongside us serving clients of the Breadline. Register by April 13. Registration is required for all vocation events. Space is limited, so sign up now! For further information or to register for one or more events, call 1-800-677-7788 or send an email to
[email protected].
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Visit our website at BeAFranciscan.org.
