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Death of John McGill ofs

5/29/2018

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John Farrell McGill ofs - St Patrick's Fraternity
Passed away on May 18, 2018 after a few months of failing health. He is predeceased by his parents Susan Rich and John Burton McGill.
John was always fun to be around and he made a great impression on all he met. He had a huge heart and cared deeply for his friends.
He possessed a great knowledge about the Catholic Church in general, and in particular, the Catholic Church in Montreal, on which he was quick to elaborate, if you gave him your ear. 
John was also a member of the Secular Franciscan Order of St. Patrick’s Fraternity. 
The viewing will be held at Kane and Fetterly Funeral Home, 5301 Decarie (Corner Isabella), on Thursday, May 31 (2-5pm, 7-9pm). There will be a Franciscan Prayer Service at 7:30pm. 
His Celebration of Life Eucharist will be held at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, 5323 Notre Dame de Grace avenue, on Friday, June 1, at 10:00am. To send condolence go to www.kanefetterly.qc.ca
Let us keep John in our prayers this week.
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2018 National Elective Chapter Results

5/20/2018

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The new National Minister writes:

"Dear sisters and brothers,

I am writing to inform you that, during today's elective session of the National Chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order of Canada, I was elected as National Minister.
Since the office of minister at two levels is incompatible, I have resigned as minister of our local fraternity of St. Francis of Assisi in Cornwall, PEI. The Vice-Minister of our fraternity, Ruth Cassidy, will assume the duties of minister of our fraternity, effective immediately.
I am also pleased to inform you that Marion Clorey, also a member of St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, was elected as Vice-Minister for Canada's anglophone regions.  
Finally, I would like to inform you that Michel David, our Regional Minister, was elected as Canada's International Councillor.  The other members of the new National Council are listed below with the accompanying photo.
Please pray for me and for the newly elected National Council that we will have the strength and courage to fulfill our responsibilities in the service of the Secular Franciscan Order in Canada.
Wishing you peace and all that is good.

Doug Clorey, ofs
Note: In addition to the eastern members noted above, Harvey Leveques, Edmunston (former member of John XXIII fraternity), was also elected. This makes for a strong representation from the east. Congratulations to the new Council!    It was a wonderful fraternal weekend with beautiful Franciscans from across our country. - FF
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​left to right: Pedro Zitha, OFM (General Assistant), Jewel Jasmins (National Formator), Françoise Malboeuf (Vice-Minister, Francophone regions), Michel David (International Councillor), Doug Clorey (National Minister), Marion Clorey(Vice-Minister, Anglophone regions), Harvey Levesque (Treasurer), Debbie Tessier (Secretary), Michel Janian (International Presidency Councillor), Peter Knappen, OFM Conv (National Assistant)
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Death of Peter Jones, ofs

5/12/2018

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Peter Jones
1931-2018​
Eric Lasota, ofs wrote;
I just received a phone call from Peter Jones' daughter informing me that our brother Peter passed away yesterday, May 10, at 11:00am. For the past few years he was battling  Parkinson's. As many of you know Brother Peter Jones ofs was a humble Secular Franciscan dedicated to his calling in life as a husband, father, and serving servant of the Lord. Throughout his life, along with his work and being a father,  he was always there for others, from prison visits, Labre House, working with the blind, manning the phone over night at a distress centre (once a week) inviting many less fortunate to his house for meals, etc. You never knew of his good works, because he never would tell you. His expertise was accounting and for many years he served in this fashion for St. Patrick's Fraternity, the Regional Fraternity and many other organizations. If Peter was taking care of the books, you knew they were correct, to the last penny.
​Michel​ David​, ofs, Minister Regional Fraternity of Eastern Canada wrote;
One of our Elders, Peter Jones ofs, has passed into the arms of the Eternal.
Peter was the quiet type by nature, but his hearing loss  also hampered his communication in later years. He and I had something in common and joked about it... Perfect Joy! in understanding meetings ( smile ). Thank you Peter for all your good works.  Please lift up your prayers as one of our Saints joins the company of the Saints above.
Tom Wilkinson wrote;
Peter was a very dedicated secular Franciscan of St. Patrick's Fraternity, Montreal and diligently served our Region of Eastern Canada for many years as our Regional Treasurer.  May he rest in peace! 

The wake will be Thursday, May 17, from 7-10 at the Funeral Parlour in Laval, 2000 Cunard. The funeral will be at Le Bon Pasteur Church, 400 Rue Laurier, Laval, QC H7N 2P6, Friday May 18 at 11:30am.
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https://www.cfgrandmontreal.com/avis-de-deces/peter-jones-154880/

Monique, Peter's wife, address is 391 Boulevard des Prairies,  #A512, Laval, Quebec, H7N 2W4
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Immaculate Conception Fraternity, Montreal May-June Newsletter & Bulletin

5/9/2018

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Newly elected council of St. Mary of the Angels

5/8/2018

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Please join me in welcoming the newly elected council of St. Mary of the Angels                 - Carol David, ofs, Vice Minister Que/Ont





From  right to left:
Minister:  Clara Ock-Jung
Vice Minister: Theresa Yun Hi Go
Treasurer: Catherine Sowon Ahn
Secretary: Myriam Shim
Formation Director:  Helena Kim

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UPDATE: Newsletter of St. Anthony Fraternity, Montreal for May

5/7/2018

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