November 25, 2009
Vol. 43, No. 23

IN THE HEADLINES

Guardians Gather in Florida
Province leaders discuss strategies for fraternal life and ministry

North Jersey Parish Honored for Environmentalism
St. Mary Church’s “green” initiatives honored by interfaith organization

FRIAR NEWS

Transitions
New role for Jacek Orzechowski

University of Chicago Formally Welcomes Professor Sulmasy
Reception held for medical doctor, ethicist, friar

Siena Friar Speaks in Massachusetts Diocese
Kenneth Paulli addresses ministry convention

News Briefs
Updates about some of the many activities of Holy Name friars

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Breadline Cabaret Raises $30,000
Midtown Manhattan Church hosts its first musical fundraiser for historic ministry

Raleigh Church Hosts Job Fair
More than 100 unemployed use resources of St. Francis Church in North Carolina

NYC Church Offers Friars’ Forum
Holy Name of Jesus Parish marks Order’s 800th anniversary with educational and spiritual talks

Francis Medal Recipients
Churches in Delaware and North Carolina honor lay partners-in-ministry

Christmas Concert To Aid Franciscan Sisters
St. Francis of Assisi Church will host holiday music program on Dec. 3

Province Mourns Deaths of Friends, Relatives
Friars mourn passing of four relatives, several friends

FEATURES

Franciscans Recognized in Christian Century Magazine
Bronx native praises friars of Holy Cross Church

Churches Offer a ‘Good Word’ by Phone
Telephone ministry in Boston and New York City provides inspiration and hope

Recommended Reading
Four books suggested by three friars

Province Ministries Advocate, Fundraise for Cancer
SBU, Siena raise money and cancer awareness through varied October events

An Advent Reflection
A Franciscan perspective on the season that begins Nov. 29

FRANCISCAN WORLD

FMS Commissions Seven Lay Missioners
Maryland parish hosts Nov. 8 commissioning Mass for Franciscan Missioners

Update from St. Barbara Province
Friars of California province file reports from ministries in Arizona, Peru, Guaymas and Russia

UPCOMING EVENTS

Provincial Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - 27, 2009
The Provincial Office staff wishes all a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend. The office closes at 1 p.m. Wednesday for the holiday.

Meeting of Chairs of HNP Directorates
December 2, 2009
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. San Damiano Hall 129 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001

Provincial Council Meeting
December 11, 2009
Provincial Office, 129 West 31st Street

Provincial Office Closed for Christmas
December 24 - 25, 2009
Fr. John O'Connor, OFM, and the staff of the Provincial Office wish all a blessed Christmas.