The Fraternity of Pope St. John XXIII
Secular Franciscan Order
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Is Christ calling you to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi?
For more information on the Pope St. John XXIII Fraternity visit: https://john23.sfousa.org
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The Fraternity of Pope Saint John XXIII Secular Franciscan Order meets at Holy Family on the first Wednesday of every month (except August) from 7 pm-9 pm, Rooms 10 & 11. Come and join us! Email Ann Pessagno at [email protected] for more information.
The Franciscan order is a world-wide community of Lay Catholic men and women who seek to pattern their lives after Jesus in the spirit of Francis of Assisi. Secular Franciscans are tertiaries, or members of the Third Order of Saint Francis founded by Francis of Assisi 800 years ago. |
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History
The established Secular Franciscan Fraternity of St. John XXIII in Davidsonville, MD professed its first candidates on Feb 1, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church.
In the photo from left to right are Jeanne Catrow, OFS, Formation Director; Nina Teti, OFS; Fr. Paul Dressler OFM Cap, Presider; Ann Marie Pessagno, OFS; Bro. Stephen Wright OFM Cap, Spiritual Assistant; Chris Gordon, OFS; and Ron Van Nest, OFS, Minister.
In the photo from left to right are Jeanne Catrow, OFS, Formation Director; Nina Teti, OFS; Fr. Paul Dressler OFM Cap, Presider; Ann Marie Pessagno, OFS; Bro. Stephen Wright OFM Cap, Spiritual Assistant; Chris Gordon, OFS; and Ron Van Nest, OFS, Minister.
Our Franciscans are living the life of the Gospel every day supporting our church and community in Anne Arundel County Maryland and the world.
On November 6, 2019 the Pope St. John XXIII Fraternity, OFS advanced seven inquirers to the level of candidate. They will continue their formation to eventual Profession of the Rule of St. Francis of Assisi of the Secular Franciscan Order. Pictured here from left to right are: Brother Stephen Wright, OFM Cap, Spiritual Assistant; Candidates Joanne Bryant, Kristen Bryant, Donna Giovinazzo, Cindy Daily, Joe O’Dea, Eugene Jones, Theresa Tucker; Jeanne Catrow, OFS, Formation Director; Ron Van Nest, OFS, Minister.
Blessing of the Animals
“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired Saint Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.”
