Dates to Remember

Friday, March 28

Soup Supper-Sponsored by Fraternity –followed by Stations of the Cross at

7:00pm

5:30 St. Austin’s

SUNDAY, APRIL 13-Palm Sunday

Fraternity Meeting 3pm at St. Austin's-Note time change

SUNDAY, April 20—EastrDaylight Savings Time

SUNDAY, March 16

OFS MEETING

2:00—St. Austin’s

Volume 21 No. 7 August 21, 2016

November 15, 2009

Volume 16 No 1

St Anthony of Padua Fraternity Bulletin

Dates to Remember COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 @ 7:00

PM (Tammy’s house)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21—

3:00 OFS MEETING

ST. AUSTIN’S

COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 @ 7:00

PM (Tammy’s house)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18—

3:00 OFS MEETING

ST. AUSTIN’S

OCTOBER 3 TRANSITUS—TBD

OCTOBER 4 FEAST DAY—7:00 PM

ST. AUSTIN’S

OCTOBER 8 FALL GATHERING @

ST. AUSTIN’S HOSTED BY ST.

LEONARD’S FRATERNITY

NO OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING

AND NO FRATERNITY GATHERING

SUNDAY, October 23RD—

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

2:00 COUNCIL MEETING

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

2:00 OFS MEETING

ST. AUSTIN’S

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS

August Column –Jane

August Liturgy– Lit of Hours

August Treats— Carol

August Ongoing: Ben

August Visitation— Maria and

would you like to go with her?

Sept. Column – Mona

Sept. Liturgy– St. Francis Re-

ceiving Stigmata

Sept. Treats— Alice Wortman

Sept. Ongoing: TBD

Sept. Visitation— Julie

The Holy See has designated four ways

that Catholics may receive a plenary indul-

gence during the Holy Year of Mercy, which

will conclude on Nov. 20, 2016.

The Holy Doors opened at the Cathedral of

Saint Paul and Basilica of Saint Mary on Sun-

day, December 13, the same day Pope Fran-

cis opened the Holy Door at the Basilica of

Saint John Lateran in Rome. There is also a

designated Holy Door at St. Maron,

a Marionite church in Minneapolis.

Only one plenary indulgence may be re-

ceived per day. A single participation in the

sacrament of penance can apply to any re-

ception of a plenary indulgence 20 days be-

fore or after going to confession. However,

reception of Communion and praying for the

intentions of the pope and the pope himself

are required for each plenary indulgence.

For more information on indulgences, consult

paragraphs #1471-#1479 of the Catechism

of the Catholic Church.

In order to receive a plenary indulgence by

visiting one of these pilgrimage churches,

Catholics need to fulfill the following condi-

tions:

Pass through the doors of mercy of the

pilgrimage church.

Make a profession of faith in the church

(either the Apostles’ or Nicene Creed).

Pray for the pope’s intentions and the

pope himself.

Meditate on mercy while receiving Com-

munion during a period either 20 days

before or after visiting the pilgrimage

church.

Participate in the sacrament of penance

during a period either 20 days before or

after visiting the pilgrimage church.

The sick and elderly who are unable to visit a

pilgrimage church:

Make a profession of faith (either the

Apostles’ or Nicene Creed).

Pray for the pope’s intentions and the

pope himself.

Only if possible, receive Communion and

meditate on mercy during a period ei-

ther 20 days before or after making the

profession of faith and praying for the

pope and his intentions.

If receiving Communion is not possible,

then a person may also participate in a

televised Mass or one shown on the

Internet.

Only if possible, participate in the sacra-

ment of penance during a period either

20 days before or after making the pro-

fession of faith and praying for the pope

and his intentions.

Perform a spiritual or corporal work of mercy

Spiritual Works of Mercy:

Counsel the doubtful

Instruct the ignorant

Admonish sinners

Comfort the afflicted

Forgive offenses

Bear wrongs patiently

Pray for the living and the dead Corporal Works of Mercy:

Feed the hungry

Give drink to the thirsty

Clothe the naked

Shelter the homeless

Visit the sick

Visit the imprisoned

Bury the dead

Make a profession of faith (either the

Apostles’ or Nicene Creed) during a period

either 20 days before or after performing a

work of mercy.

Receive Communion and meditate upon

mercy for each work of mercy that a person

does in order to receive an indulgence.

Participate in the sacrament of penance

during a period either 20 days before or after

performing a work of mercy. One participa-

tion in the sacrament of penance can apply

to any work of mercy performed during the

period through which a person seeks to re-

ceive an indulgence.

YEAR OF MERCY INDULGENCES

St Anthony of Padua Fraternity Bulletin Page 2

After our storm here of uprooted trees and many branches down by straight line wind and having electricity off for 18

hrs, we came through without any injuries. Everyone worked together to help each other out to get it cleaned up. Still

some clean-up to do but it will get done.

We had our regular meeting on August 7th and all but one member was there. We are working on doing some Come &

See. We have five parishes we have named and will get ready for. Also looking at doing a prayer for the National Day of

Prayer that the US Bishops have declared for Sept. 9th.

On August 10th we had a Council Meeting at the church. We spent time on getting ready for the Come & See which we

are going to start in October.

We have decided to change the date & time of our monthly meetings. We are going to try the first Wednesday at 3:00

pm. We are going to meet in the rectory in the kitchen area so there will be no stairs. This should work out better for

some of our members.

We wish each of you a great month and we thank God for the rain we have received. We were in great need for it.

Edith Foren, St. Anthony of Padua of Browns Valley

Janice will be making her Profession next February. She

and Carol will be going to the 12:00 p.m. Weekday Eu-

charist on Feast Day of St. Louis IV on 8/25 at the Ba-

silica of St. Mary and will be walking through the Holy

Doors. If you wish to join them, contact Carol.

Transitus—TBD, Monday, October 3rd. Maria is checking

with the Bloomington fraternity about the possibility of a

joint Transitus.

Feast Day Mass— Tuesday, October 4th. St. Austin’s

Church at 7:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.

Fall Gathering—Saturday, October 8 @ St. Austin’s host-

ed by St. Leonard’s. Registration forms now available.

Time change. We will again change our monthly gather-

ing to 2:00 on the 3rd Sunday because of shorter day-

light. Keep in mind, some of those Sundays our Minister

is coming directly from work.

Council Meeting Dates: Tuesday, September 13 @ 7:00

at Tammy’s, no October meeting, Sunday, November 13

@ 2:00 place TBD, Sunday, December 11 @ 2:00, place

TBD. Any member is always welcome to attend, if you

don’t know the location ask a Council member.

2017 Spring Gathering will be held once again at the

Franciscan Mother House in Little Falls, MN. The date is

fixed as April 22, 2017 with registration starting at 8:30

AM. The program, featuring Fr. Daniel P. Horan, OFM will

begin at 9:00 AM. Fr Horan is a Franciscan Friar of Holy

Name Province in New York. The theme of the talk by

this nationally renowned speaker will be: “The Francis-

can Spirit of Thomas Merton”. The event will be spon-

sored by Spiritus Sanctus Emerging Fraternity, Brainerd,

MN.

NEWS FROM BROWNS VALLEY—ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA FRATERNITY

OTHER NEWS

AUGUST COLUMN—JANE LAZOR, OFS What a blessing it was to have my Franciscan brothers and sisters here at my home for the annual potluck picnic. The

nice weather was an answer to the prayers of many.

As part of the liturgy, we sang six stanzas of Canticle of the Sun. My accordion sufficed for an “organ” accompaniment.

The canopy of the maple trees made a ceiling for the “outdoor chapel”!

The food was delicious! There was a choice of outdoor tables to sit at, or seating in the extra garage, where there were

four fans running. A grill was set up on the carport.

After our meal, I brought one of my pet hens (Wilda) out of the chcken kennel, so that people could pet here satiny black

feathers. She was a perfect illustration of the hymn’s 5th stanza “… the creatures You made to let Your life show…”

Thanks to all of you for making it a lovely day. Thank you St. Francis of Assisi and St. Anthony of Padua.

VISITATION REPORT Today (July 28th) we attempted to

visit a few people at Eldercare: Jill Rice, Helen Stock who is

Mary Majkozak’s mother and John Borman, who is Berna-

dette Borman’s son. To our bad luck, Jill was on a leave of

absence with her family and Helen also wasn’t in. However,

we did get to visit with John for about an hour. John is 70

years old and had a very bad fall a few years ago which left

him with a brain injury. He was very alert but does sleep a

bit. John and Herm seemed to enjoy talking about the ser-

vice and the Veterans where they both go for their medical

checkups. John was in the Vietnam War and in the Marines.

Ever since his accident, he is very structural (about his time)

so we were surprised we got to stay so long. He’s also by

himself and doesn’t get out unless his family takes him so is

pretty much at his “assisted living” apartment there all day.

He may not answer his door unless you call him from down-

stairs first. We’ll get back to you on Jill and Helen when they

return. – Kathy Kubow

For Fr. Anthony, Giles,

Robert and Brad as well

as for the TOR order.

For new members to the

Franciscan orders.

For Sharon Brisk as she

continues to heal from

back surgery.

For Diana Arrell for suc-

cessful treatment for her

health issues.

For healing of cancer and

a new liver for Kay Larson.

For our members who

have not been with us due

to age or illness.

For Jean Eidem as

she battles with can-

cer.

For the aging

fraternity members as

they deal with the diffi-

culties of memory loss

and health issues. That

the Lord give them grace

and strength to deal with

these issues.

For Mary Witzman a for-

mer member of our frater-

nity and Alice W’s sister

that her situation would

improve

For an end to abortion.

And for the needs of the

N. Side Life Care Center.

For those who suffer from

mental health issues may

they receive the help they

need.

For a peaceful world and

an end to violence most

especially within our com-

munities.

In thanksgiving for an-

swered prayers.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Fund Balance as of 7/17/16 $ 377.45

July Collection:$ 230.00

July Expenses: $ 0.00

General Fund Balance 6/13/16 $ 607.45

Memorial Fund July balance $ 200.15

Total Balance as of 8/21/16 $ 807.60

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please be mindful about giving to the common fund as it is used to fi-

nance the many activities of our fraternity as well as support the Order.

Prayer for Friars God of all, You are the

source of all hope to your children, and

through the gift of your Son you have shown us

how to call on You in our hour of need. Hear

our prayer this day. Bring peace to your

Church, and resolution to the crisis which has

come upon the Third Order Regular Francis-

cans, whom you have placed in our midst to

minister to us. Protect our Parish communities

in our time of need, and make whole the bro-

kenness that has been caused by sin and evil.

Keep our Pastors safe under Your protection

and return them to us soon.

Secular Franciscan Order

St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity

c/o Tammy Wolney, OFS

4418 Drew Avenue N.

Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Pope Francis' Prayer for the Extraordinary Jubilee

Year of Mercy Dec 8, 2015—Nov 20, 2016

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Mag-dalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: "If you knew the gift of God!"

You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let eve-ryone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

ST. CLARE—POST DEATH: On August 9, 1253, the papal bull Solet annu-

ere of Pope Innocent IV confirmed that Clare's rule would serve as the govern-ing rule for Clare's Order of Poor Ladies. Two days later, on August 11, Clare died at the age of 59. Her remains were interred at the chapel of San Gior-gio while a church to hold her remains was being constructed. At her funeral, Pope Innocent IV insisted the friars perform the Office for the Virgin Saints as opposed to the Office for the Dead (Bartoli, 1993). This move by Pope Innocent ensured that the canonization process for Clare would begin shortly after her funeral. Pope Innocent was cautioned by multiple advisors against having the Office for the Virgin Saints performed at Clare's funeral (Bartoli, 1993). The most vocal of these advisors was Cardinal Raynaldus who would later become Pope Alexander IV, who in two years time would canonize Clare (Pattenden, 2008). At Pope Innocent's request the canonization process for Clare began immediately. While the whole process took two years, the examination of Clare's miracles took just six days. On September 26, 1255,[11] Pope Alexander IV canonized Clare as Saint Clare of Assisi. Construction of the Basilica of Saint Clare was completed in 1260, and on October 3 of that year Clare's remains were transferred to the newly completed basilica where they were buried beneath the high altar. In further recognition of the saint, Pope Ur-ban IV officially changed the name of the Order of Poor Ladies to the Order of Saint Clare in 1263.

Some 600 years later in 1872, Saint Clare's relics were transferred to a newly constructed shrine in the crypt

of the Basilica of Saint Clare, where her relics can still be venerated today.

QUOTES OF ST. CLARE

We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become. If we love things, we become a thing. If we love

nothing, we become nothing. Imitation is not a literal mimicking of Christ, rather it means becoming the image of the

beloved, an image disclosed through transformation. This means we are to become vessels of God's compassionate

love for others.

Place your mind before the mirror of eternity! Place your soul in the brilliance of glory! And transform your entire be-

ing into the image of the Godhead Itself through contemplation.

A Prayer to St. Clare of Assisi, for Intercession

God of mercy, You inspired Saint Clare with the love of poverty. By the help of her prayers may we follow Christ in poverty

of spirit and come to the joyful vision of Your glory in the Kingdom of heaven. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ,

Your Son, Who lives and reigns with and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

A Prayer to St. Clare of Assisi, for Intercession

O glorious Saint Clare! God has given you the power of working miracles continually, and the favor of answering the pray-

ers of those who invoke your assistance in misfortune, anxiety and distress. We beseech you, obtain for us from Jesus,

through Mary, His Blessed Mother, what we beg of you so fervently and hopefully, if it be for the greater honor and glory

of God and for the good of our souls. Amen.

A Prayer to St. Clare of Assisi, For Healing

O Blessed Saint Clare, your life shines like a beacon and cast its light down the ages of the Church to guide the way of

Christ. Look with compassion on the poor and humble who call on you for help. As you bow before your Eucharistic Lord

in Heaven, speak to Him of my afflicted body and my broken spirit. Ask Him to heal me and to wash away my sins in His

precious Blood.

Great Servant of Christ, remember the needs of my family and all those I pray for. Defend us from everything that would

threaten our Holy Catholic faith. Hear the cry of the poor and make it a song of intercession, rising from your poor heart to

the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, our Healer, our Savior, and our Lord. Amen.