Since 2017 the Franciscan Focus website has been maintained primarily by George Guimond. As of December 31, 2020, he in now retired as website administrator and has been replaced by Byron Samson. The website helps to keep our Region connected and informed on the events in the Regional Fraternity of Eastern Canada. This work should ideally be done as a team arrangement where the team shares in the various responsibilities..."many hands make light work". Franciscan Focus – Website for the Regional Fraternity of Eastern Canada
Website Administrator – Job Description The primary task is to maintain the website and regularly post material to keep the website active. Regular activity on a website keeps people returning seeking and finding new material. As well the website is the major news source for RFEC members. Specific Tasks:
Communications is such a critical need especially in these times of COVID. The website is an excellent tool to help keep us together. For more specific information contact Byron Samson, ofs, Queenship of Mary Fraternity, Dartmouth. Your local minister will have the contact information.
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Please join in welcoming the new council of Our Lady of Czestochova Fraternity in Montreal. This fraternity was established in 1953 in the Polish Parish of Our Lady of Czestochova on Gascon Avenue, Montreal. On October 4th, the Feast Day of St. Francis, they had a joyous Profession and Elective Chapter in their parish and were joined by their family members and Fr. Jozef Blaszak, OFM Conv, the Custos (similar to Provincial) of the The Canadian Custody of the Polish Friars Minor Conventual.
Their meetings are held in Polish with the support and guidance of Fr. Jan, their Spiritual Assistant, but 4 of the 5 members on Council also speak English. They are in need of our prayers and support.
Martyred Iraqi priest, who had stayed at the Irish College in Rome, returned to his home country despite the dangers because he felt that "Without their pastor the flock would be lost".
Margaret-Anne adds:
Liz Briggs, who also lives there, is not well. Besides her severe dizziness, she now has heart problem was rushed to the hospital with heart attack. Is now home where she lives in her own apartment at Northwood. She does not have a computer but loves to get a phone call and mail. (1 -902- 425-5478) Address: 2630 Gottingen St. Apt. 904, Halifax B3K 3C6
How deep is your Hope as we navigate this crisis?
Fraternity continues to meet during COVID-19 lockdown Consecration to Mary in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
On Friday, May 1st, 2020, the Catholic Bishops of Canada will consecrate their individual dioceses or eparchies to Mary, Mother of the Church, seeking her protection during the Coronavirus pandemic, similar to what other Episcopal Conferences throughout the world have already done. Along with the Bishops, pastors, families, groups, individuals and other faith communities may likewise choose to join the consecration as part of the global effort to unite in faith and prayer in this most difficult time. ...Read More To: Members of St. Francis of Assisi and Brother Leo Fraternities (and all fraternities in our Region) Dear sisters and brothers, Below is the link to a short youtube video that Marion and I have created in an effort to remain connected to the fraternity while in a period of self isolation. We are considering doing one of these weekly (for a few weeks) if it can be useful to others; let us know what you think. In the meantime, know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace and all that is good. Doug and Marion - from Prince Edward Island |
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Fraternities, we would like to share any news you have, just email it to Byron Samson or complete the Contact Form on the Franciscan Focus site, under Contact Us, and attach the file(s).
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