March 17, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 6

IN THE HEADLINES

Funeral Services Planned for Daniel Hurley
Mass of Christian Burial for Mt. Irenaeus friar set for March 18

Provincial Minister Visits American Friars in Japan
John O’Connor’s fraternal meetings well-received

Thomas Sheehan Dies
Friar from Western New York dies March 3, services held near Buffalo

Saints To Face Big 10 Purdue in NCAA First Round
Siena president Kevin Mullen to attend March 19 game

St. Anthony Shrine Launches Vocation Effort
Boston friars invite men for discussions on Franciscan life

FRIAR NEWS

Transitions
Announcements about Thomas Donovan and Provincial Chapter Planning Committee

Services Held for Gerald Hudson
Mass of Christian Burial for New Jersey friar celebrated March 8

Preparing for Elder Years as Friars
S&R Directorate distributes DVDs on “Wellness and Opportunity” and “Changing Moments”

Jubilarian Profile: Ken Paulli
Siena administrator commemorates 25 years as a friar, 20 as a priest and 50th birthday

HNP Friars Attend JPIC International Council in Bolivia
Discuss evangelization, formation, General Chapter mandates

Mountain on the Road Visits Southern California
Dan Riley takes break from sabbatical to reunite with alumni, friends

Peter Chepaitis Celebrates Mass for Singer and Francis Medal Recipient
Bethany Ministries director supports Kim Harris as she connects spirituals to Catholic liturgy

News Briefs about Special Ministry Activities of HNP Friars
Click for updates about Stephen DeWitt, Fred Dilger, Dan Dwyer, Stephen Kluge and others

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

JPIC’s Webinar Attracts Youth Ministry Leaders
March 4 program highlights Franciscan care for creation

Manhattan Reading Group to Discuss Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth
Four-session group, focussing on Ilia Delio book, begins March 17

JustMusic Kicks Off 2010 Concert Series at NJ Parish
Pompton Lakes parish helps outreach ministry with coffeehouse performances

South Jersey Parish Hosts Mystery Players
Blackwood youth group performs at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Camden

Province Mourns Deaths of Relatives, Friends
Mother of Michael Oberst and sister of William DeBiase have died

FEATURES

Spring and Lent
Philadelphia friar reflects on “the springtime of our lives”

Recommended Reading
Suggested books about Lent, time management and recipes from monks and nuns

FRANCISCAN WORLD

Malta Province Offers Franciscan Resources Online
General Curia’s March Fraternitas offers updates on Haiti, UFME, YouFra and Malta’s Web site

UPCOMING EVENTS

Funeral Services for Fr. Daniel Hurley, OFM
March 17 - 18, 2010
Wake: March 17, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m., St. Bonaventure University Chapel, Doyle Hall, Allegany, NY, Ph: 716-375-2423; Wake Service at 8 p.m; Mass...

Fraternal Gathering #5
March 24, 2010
Place: St. Bonaventure University Friary Time: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fraternal Gathering #6
March 26, 2010
Place: Siena College Friary Time: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Provincial Office Closed for Holiday
April 1 - 2, 2010
The Provincial Office, on West 31st Street in Manhattan, closes at 1 p.m. on Holy Thursday for the weekend. The Provincial Office staff wishes all a blessed Holy...