With the June 13th deadline for making nominations fast approaching, Jan Parker’s newest Minister’s Message reviews the key elements involved in National Fraternity Elective Chapters (the next of which takes place this coming October). These include:

• What are the essential aspects of a Chapter?
• What is the significance of an Elective Chapter?
• What positions are being elected?
• What are the qualifications for servant leaders?
• Who can make a nomination?

The full article is now available on the website. Here’s an excerpt:

CIOFS adds that an elective chapter, at any level, is celebrated to: (1) reflect together on the situation of the Fraternity, (2) decide what should be done for the life and mission of the Order, (3) invoke the help of the Holy Spirit so that He may purify the hearts, enlighten the minds and make those present docile to His motions at such an important time for the life of the Fraternity, and (4) choose and vote for the responsible people to guide and animate the Fraternity.

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May 2018 Minister’s Message – National Fraternity Elective Chapter

Good afternoon, brothers and sisters, and peace be with you!

The registration deadline for the Secular Franciscan trip to Bolivia has been extended to June 15.  This trip, led by Franciscan Mission Service for our Order, is from August 25 to September 2.  We need just a couple more registrations to reach the minimum necessary for the the trip to go forward.  Please consider this opportunity to visit one of the oldest mission sites for FMS, and to learn about our sisters and brothers in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

The flyer can be downloaded here; the new deadline is June 15.

Blessings,
Patrick Martin, ofs

Deadline extended for OFS/FMS trip to Bolivia