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First OEF Ireland gathering
6-7 October 2006
Br. Craig Robert reports on the first OEF gathering in Ireland:
"I'm sending you a couple of photos from Linda's and my recent trip to Ireland. Perhaps they could go up on the OEF website. While in Kenmare where we rented a townhouse for the duration of our stay, we had the wonderful privilege of hosting two visitors overnight. None other than Bro. Colin and hopefully soon to be officially an OEFer, Paddy Delaney. It was a wonderful visit with much sharing, evening prayer and morning Eucharist. Damien was unable to join us, but perhaps next year. "
Paidí Delaney, Linda Miller, Br. Craig Robert Miller, Br. Colin Stebbing.
Br. Craig Robert Miller, Br. Colin Stebbing, and Paidí Delaney standing before the fireplace at their Ireland "home" in Kenmare, County Kerry.
Br. David visitor to TSSF Chapter
15 October 2006
Br. David Delacroix, OEF, our Minister General, represented the Order at the annual Chapter of the Third Order, Society of Saint Francis, Province of the Americas. The meeting was held at Little Portion Friary at Mount Sinai, NY.
David reports: "It was a wonderfully enriching, healing retreat for me as well as a good opportunity for discussion about common issues faced by OEF and TSSF. I have brought back inspiration, burdens, and ideas we might discuss and some to implement in order to assist in our own development as a community. The food and fellowship was terrific, to say the least."
He offers the following two photos. The first, one of himself with Ken Norian, TSSF, Minister Provincial of the Third Order, modeling "the new habits" for Franciscan ministers.
The second, "a shot of one of the images of Francis I think evokes some of the spirit of the place."
A confession from Br. Colin
3 October 2006
One wonders about receiving certain things on the eve of the Feast of St. Francis. Is it a providential or prophetic word? Or is it a psychotic moment? What is being revealed to us through this communication?
So, here's the latest word from the Anglo-Irish fellowship of the OEF:
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Is it a sin to covet? I saw this vehicle and quite frankly, I want it.
C.
Al Mascia makes solemn vows with OFM
25 September 2006
Here's a link to the photo gallery at the web site of the Province of St. John the Baptist, OFM, where you can see Brother Al Mascia, former OEF, making his solemn vows with the Order of Friars Minor. Congratulations, Al!
Click here to view the pictures.
"Our members" updated
16 August 2006
The listing of our membership has been updated on the Our members" page. We are now in five nations and 24 states in the USA.
The Three Knots
26 July 2006
The Three Knots, "an occasional letter from the office of the chaplain", is now available online. This is a duplication of the letter sent out to professed members by mail.
Click here to read it now.
Br. Damien Nooney received as novice
23 March 2006
The OEF incursion into the UK continues!
Yesterday, 22 March, at about 12:30 GMT, Br. Damien Nooney made his vows as a Novice with the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans. The novicing rite was held at the hospital chapel at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Kent, where Damien is a nurse. The Reverend Norman Setchell received his vows on behalf of the Order.
Br. Colin Stebbing, n/OEF, our first UK member, made the journey from Birkenhead, Merseyside, to be present for the event. We hope to have a first-hand report and more photos soon!
The Reverend Norman Setchell; Br. Damien, n/OEF; Br. Colin, n/OEF
Br. Damien at Greyfriars Canterbury, the first
Franciscan friary in England, founded 1224.
World Time Clock
21 March 2006
A simple aid in keeping track of times around the world has been added to the web site. Visit our World Time page.
Document: Elements of Franciscan Unity
26 February 2006
The document "Elements of Franciscan Unity" was produced by the Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity at their August 2005 meeting in New London, CT.
Click here to download it in PDF format.
OEF at Conference on Franciscan Unity
26 February 2006
The first Conference on Franciscan Unity was held 17-19 February at Little Portion Friary, Mt. Sinai, NY. The conference was sponsored by the Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity, of which OEF is a founding member order. The other two orders involved with the committee are the Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) and The Third Order, Society of St. Francis, Province of the Americas (TSSF). The SFO is comprised of members in communion with the Roman Catholic Church; TSSF is Episcopal/Anglican.
Representatives from the three orders gathered for the two day conference, taking time for reflection and discussion on "Elements of Franciscan Unity", a document produced by the Joint Committee in their meeting in August 2005. Representing the OEF at the conference were: Fred Ball, OEF; Bob Blattner, OEF; David Delacroix, OEF; Susan Kay, n/OEF; Alyssa Claire Magdalena Loukota, OEF;Nancy Menning, OEF; and Michael Vosler, OEF.
Click on the photos below for larger images.
The OEF contingent at the Conference on Franciscan Unity
Back row: Br. Bob; Sr. ACM; Br. Fred; Sr. Susan
Front row: Br. David; Br. Michael; Sr. Nancy
Participants in the conference
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King Robert
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MG Fred
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Tree Nancy
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Online registration for Chapter & Convocation 2006 begins
22 February 2006
Details about the 2006 gathering in St. Louis are online. Click here to visit the Convocation page and complete your online registration.
First UK member makes novice vows
19 February 2006
The reception of Br. Colin Stebbing into the Order was finalized Sunday morning as he made his novice vows at The Oratory of Our Lady of The Star Light at Apperley, Gloucestershire. The Reverend Chris Parker received Colin's vows on behalf of the Order.
Pray for vocations and for the founding of the OEF in the UK and elsewhere, as the international inquiries continue. Pray that this little Order may bear authentic witness to the Franciscan charism and to the work of ecumenism around the world.
Photos of Colin at his novicing are below.
Br. Colin Stebbing, n/OEF, and the Rev. Chris Parker
Br. Colin Stebbing, n/OEF
Twelfth night liturgy
5 January 2006
The Christmas season ends this evening with the Feast of the Epiphany.
Here is a simple liturgy that may be used to celebrate Twelfth Night
in your home with family and friends.
Click here to download the pdf version.
Click here to download the Word version.
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