Have you been looking to add a spark to your spiritual life? You may wish to consider becoming a Secular Franciscan and follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi. You may find this spirituality appealing given the Franciscan emphasis on living the Gospels and the focus on care of creation, conflict resolution, daily conversion, and a supportive community. Living as a Secular Franciscan requires prayer, study, and service within the community.  The local fraternity is the Our Lady of the Rosary Secular Franciscan Fraternity. Saint Bede Catholic Church graciously provides the meeting space for our ministry.

You are encouraged to explore our website.
​Questions? Please contact us; we would love to hear from you! 
Fraternity Minister, Terry Carlino, OFS
Vice Minister, Bea Sanford, OFS or
Formation Director, Ed Gerhard, OFS at email: olrsfo@gmail.com

OUR NEXT MONTHLY MEETING: Sunday, October 21, 2018 
​Saint Bede Catholic Church 3686 Ironbound Road Williamsburg
Fellowship at 12:30
Meeting begins at 1:30

The Praises of God by St. Francis
You are holy, Lord, the only God, And Your deeds are wonderful. You are strong. You are great.
You are the Most High,You are Almighty. You, Holy Father are King of heaven and earth.
You are Three and One, Lord God, all Good.
You are good, all good, supreme good, Lord God, living and true.
You are love. You are wisdom. You are humility. You are endurance. You are rest. You are peace.
You are joy and gladness. You are justice and moderation. You are all our riches, and You suffice for us.
You are beauty. You are gentleness. You are our protector, our guardian and defender.
You are our courage. You are our haven and our hope, our faith, our great consolation.
You are our eternal life, Great and Wonderful Lord, God Almighty, Wonderful Savior. 
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Last updated 6/2/2018