March 3, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 5

IN THE HEADLINES

Sacred Heart Church Marks 150th Anniversary
Provincial Minister celebrates milestone Mass at Tampa parish

Gerald Hudson Dies
Mass of Christian Burial for Camden, N.J., friar will be celebrated March 8

Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province Launch Facebook Page
Holy Name gathers more than 100 fans in first week

Lima Parish Enhances Property, Holds Festival
Update on Our Lady of Lourdes Church from friar Christopher Dunn

Province Affiliates Poor Clare Chaplain in Florida
Fr. Richard Raney, 97, becomes honorary member

Ministries Recognize Black History Month
Churches celebrate contributions of African Americans

FOCUS ON FRIARS

Transition
Update from Provincial Council about Anthony McGuire

Fraternal Gatherings Feature Vocation Promotion
Brian Smail stresses importance of identification and invitation

Joseph Kotula Marks 25th Profession Anniversary
Hitchhiking friar says it’s all been a gift

Ministry of the Word Friars Meet in St. Petersburg
MOW team assesses role in Church, Order

News Briefs
Updates about the presentations, projects and special ministry activities of HNP friars

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Jersey Friaries Install Solar Panels
Margate and Ringwood save on electric costs

March Events
JPIC webinar, Seaside Conversations and fraternal gatherings this month

Siena College News
School rings NASDAQ opening bell, receives science grant

Lenten Programs
Vespers, missions in New York City area

Ministry Opportunities at Northern Virginia Parish
Triangle church has two job openings

Catholic Heroes Sought
Publication to honor lay leaders

Bread for the World Event in NYC
Founder Art Simon to speak March 13

Province Mourns Deaths of Friend, Relative
Friars grieve passing of loved ones

FRANCISCAN WORLD

Franciscan Mission Service News
Organization welcomes missioners home; board meets this week

Sacred Heart Province Update
St. Louis-based province celebrates parish milestones, Year for Priests

FEATURES

A Reflection on Civil Rights History
For Black History Month, friar Emmet Murphy visits site of 1960 sit-in

This Month in Provincial History
Notable March events that took place around Holy Name Province

UPCOMING EVENTS

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Webinar
March 4, 2010
The theme for this Webinar, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., is engaging children in the Franciscan...

Funeral arrangements for Br. Gerald Hudson, OFM,
March 7 - 8, 2010
Wake: March 7, 2- 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Wake Service: 8 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 2818 River Ave., Camden, N.J. (Ph: 856-963-5884). Mass...

Fraternal Gathering #3
March 9, 2010
Place: St. Francis Friary, New York, NY Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fraternal Gathering #4
March 11, 2010
Place: St. Bonaventure Church, Paterson, N.J. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Provincial Council Meeting
March 16 - 17, 2010
Monthly meeting of council members; Location: Provincial Office, 129 West 31st Street, New York

Come and See Weekend in New York City
March 19 - 21, 2010
Would you like a taste of Franciscan life? We invite you to visit our community at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan for a weekend of...