Song of the Troubadour
This morning Kathleen was informed that Jim our Regional Minister is in the hospital with heart issues. He is resting and feeling well this morning and will undergo testing today. Please keep him in your prayers.
Today is opening day of the new Bakery at the Solonas Casey Center. Kathy and I plan on stopping by to take a look and pick up some goodies. Please support the Friars and those they serve in this new endeavor whenever you can.
St. Bonaventure University OFS Summer Conference next Webcast is June 11, don’t miss it. Details can be found in the calendar below.
Jerry is serving St. Lucy Parish June 18th as he guides them through the Solanas Casey Center and the life and ministry of Fr. Solanas.
June 21st we will gather at St. Lucy’s for our Fraternity Meeting at 6:30 PM. We are scheduled for a pastoral visitation. Check the web site to see who is bringing refreshments. See you there.
Sally’s weekly bible study has concluded for summer break and will pick back up again in September. I will remind you when it gets close so you can join her either in person or online.
The Troubadours served the poor downtown this past weekend. We cooked hotdogs and served hot pizza and even fried up some meatloaf. Yes Fried Meatloaf. Handed out hygiene kits and even spent time praying with those asking for prayer. Our next BBQ downtown is July 9th. We will meet at St. Aloysius at 8:00 AM. Rain or Shine.
Saturday August 20, @ 3:00 PM we will Gather at Jerry and Kathy’s Home for our annual picnic.
Our Fraternity Retreat is scheduled for August 22 and 23 at the Washington/Capuchin Retreat Center. Fr. Dan Crosby OFM will once again lead us on this spiritual journey. Fr. Dan’s retreat focus is listed below.
TRANSFORMING THE WORLD THROUGH REVERENCEFranciscan Living Retreat
Monday August 22, and Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Fr. Dan Crosby, OFM Cap.
St. Francis said: “I want only this privilege from the Lord:
never to have any privilege from any human being
except to show reverence to all.”
REVERENCE TO ALL:
in this 21st century world ruled by
greed and power, manipulation and violence,
is Francis’ vision and desire naïve and romantic
or the only way our wounded world will survive?
Come to this retreat to grapple
with Francis’ Gospel vision and what it demands
of us in our everyday living.
God’s Continued Blessings!
Mike
Lori and Kim grilling, serving and praying with all in need.
Kathleen Doing her thing!
Dan, Serving Coffee and Hot Chocolate
Our Guest begin arriving at 8:30 am
The Council will continue to meet via Zoom, The First Monday of each month at 6:30pm.
Please note that every professed member of the fraternity is invited to join us.
Meeting ID 275 860 1577
Invite Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2758601577
2022 - 2023 Faith and Social Justice Formation Series
2022 - 2023
In September we will start our Bimonthly Formation Series with Guest speakers (yes, we will still meet as Fraternity every other month that there is not a guest speaker).
September 13, 2022 - Tony Spaniola will present on the “Widespread Threats to Health, Drinking Water and the Environment from the Forever Chemicals Known as PFAS.”
Tony is the Co-Chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network and a leading national advocate for PFAS-impacted communities.
November 8, 2022 - Fr. George Kooran OFM Cap. will present on the “Theology of Creation”.
January 2023 - Doris Allen OFS, Divine Mercy Region Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (J.P.I.C.) Animator will present “The Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, our Rule, and Our Movement into J.P.I.C”.
March 2023- Sally McCuen OFS will present “The Life of St. Oscar Romero”.
Sally coordinates the hospitality functions with an emphasis on training the docents and crafting the spiritual experience of pilgrims coming to the Solanus Casey Center and Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington MI. She is also a speaker and retreat facilitator.
May 2023- Kim Spaniola OFS will present “Rooted in Scripture Living in Service”.
Kim is a member of the Troubadours of St. Clare Fraternity, and serves the fraternity on the Executive Council. She is a leader and teacher on the fraternity formation team and has recently completed the DMR Spiritual Assistants Course.
July 2023 - TBD
Fraternity Calendar - Events of Interest
2022-2023,
Starting in September 2022 and running through the end of May 2023 (with a few exceptions), Sally McCuen OFS will lead from the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit a weekly Bible Study on the Sunday Scriptures. All are encouraged to participate. Sally will send out a weekly link (to each of us) so we can study with the group online. The Study will begin weekly at 12:00 noon. If you are not a member of the Troubadours, just drop Sally a note and ask her to put you on the list. Sally McCuen, 313.579.2100 ext. 1149 or smccuen@thecapuchins.org
June 11 and July 9, 2022
St. Bonaventure University Summer Conference for Secular Franciscans
Lecture Series on The Crib the Cross and the Eucharist
Live Via Stream. Click the link above to register. It’s free!
June 4, 2022 (8:00AM - 12:00PM)
Troubadours’/Franciscan Ministries’ Day of Service BBQ.
Location: St. Aloysius, 1234 Washington Blvd. Detroit, 48226
July 9, 2022 (8:00AM - 12:00PM)
Troubadours’/Franciscan Ministries’ Day of Service BBQ.
Location: St. Aloysius, 1234 Washington Blvd. Detroit, 48226
August 3-7, 2022
20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022
Location: Phoenix, AZ
August 6, 2022 (8:00AM - 12:00PM)
Troubadours’/Franciscan Ministries’ Day of Service BBQ.
Location: St. Aloysius, 1234 Washington Blvd. Detroit, 48226
August 10, 2022
Transitus of St. Clare
This event is planned, staffed, and sponsored by the Troubadours of St. Clare Fraternity.
Location: St. Bonaventure Chapel, 1740 Mt. Elliott Street., Detroit, MI 48207
August 12, 13 & 14, 2022
DMR Annual Ministers’ Meeting
All OFS are invited as observers.
August 20, 2022, 2:30 PM - Midnight,
Jerry and Kathy’s Annual Troubadours’ Picnic
Location: Jerry and Kathy’s Home,
August 22 - 23,
Fraternity Retreat
Location: Washington Retreat Center
Retreat leader - Fr. Dan Crosby OFM Cap.
October 11-17, 2022
National Fraternity Annual Chapter (NAFRA)
National Executive Council (NEC) ElectionsDetroit, Michigan
Monday, October 3, 2022 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
TRANSITUS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Location: St. Bonaventure Chapel, 1740 Mt. Elliott Street., Detroit, MI 48207
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Fraternity Christmas Party
Location: To Be Determined. If you would like to host the party let me know. Mike