The People of Peace fraternity will meet on Sunday, February 1 at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of St. Francis Hall on the campus of Marian College. Click here for the campus map. See page 2. St. Francis Hall is building #20. Use the front entrance of the building.
As part of our ongoing formation, please read "Article 8: Praying as the Basis of All We Are and Do" starting on page 73 of To Set Themselves Free. Using the chapel as a setting, Don Markovitch and Clare Bain are going to help us explore centering prayer. Invite your friends.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Sunday, December 21, 2008
December 2008 Newsletter from Joe Stetzel, Minister, People of Peace Fraternity
Merry Christmas!
Epiphany Celebration
Our January 4 meeting will be a celebration of the Epiphany. There will be a representative of Holy Family Shelter to update us on their mission to serve homeless families. The members present at the December meeting approved a gift of $100 from the fraternity. Please be generous in bringing diapers, bath towels, washcloths & other items for the shelter. We will sing songs and have a special skit for all. Bring a special snack for all to enjoy.
Anniversary of SFO
We will celebrate the 800th anniversary of Secular Franciscans in 2009. We hope to have a special celebration that might attract more young families to our fraternity. Ideas as to how this might be accomplished would be appreciated.
February 1 Meeting
Clare Bain and Don Markovitch are going to present our formation on Centering Prayer. The ongoing formation for that month is on prayer. We will meet in St. Francis hall for this meeting only in order to use the quiet of St. Francis Chapel.
Demographic Survey
The National Fraternity is conducting a demographic survey of its members. See Joe Stetzel at the next meeting to get a copy of the survey. Those who cannot regularly attend will be mailed a survey. Thank you for your cooperation.
Holy Family Shelter
Our fraternity is responsible for serving the lunch on the first Saturday of each month at 1:00PM. The residents are very grateful for receiving this simple meal. Contact Bob Golobish, SFO at rwgolobish@marian.edu or work 955- 6775 to help with this ministry.
Novena of Intercession
During the third week of January and third week of July all fraternity members from Our Lady of Indiana region are being asked to pray a novena for the suffering people both home and abroad, especially those in Orissa, India. Copies of the novena will be available at the January meeting and those who cannot attend will receive a copy by mail.
Potential new members
Helen Burke, Jack Hill, and John Shelton, all from Marian College have begun inquiry into becoming SFO’s. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin formation.
Blue Plastic Container
We cannot locate the blue container that is used for supplies for our monthly meetings. If anyone has it call or e-mail Joe Stetzel. Thanks!
Epiphany Celebration
Our January 4 meeting will be a celebration of the Epiphany. There will be a representative of Holy Family Shelter to update us on their mission to serve homeless families. The members present at the December meeting approved a gift of $100 from the fraternity. Please be generous in bringing diapers, bath towels, washcloths & other items for the shelter. We will sing songs and have a special skit for all. Bring a special snack for all to enjoy.
Anniversary of SFO
We will celebrate the 800th anniversary of Secular Franciscans in 2009. We hope to have a special celebration that might attract more young families to our fraternity. Ideas as to how this might be accomplished would be appreciated.
February 1 Meeting
Clare Bain and Don Markovitch are going to present our formation on Centering Prayer. The ongoing formation for that month is on prayer. We will meet in St. Francis hall for this meeting only in order to use the quiet of St. Francis Chapel.
Demographic Survey
The National Fraternity is conducting a demographic survey of its members. See Joe Stetzel at the next meeting to get a copy of the survey. Those who cannot regularly attend will be mailed a survey. Thank you for your cooperation.
Holy Family Shelter
Our fraternity is responsible for serving the lunch on the first Saturday of each month at 1:00PM. The residents are very grateful for receiving this simple meal. Contact Bob Golobish, SFO at rwgolobish@marian.edu or work 955- 6775 to help with this ministry.
Novena of Intercession
During the third week of January and third week of July all fraternity members from Our Lady of Indiana region are being asked to pray a novena for the suffering people both home and abroad, especially those in Orissa, India. Copies of the novena will be available at the January meeting and those who cannot attend will receive a copy by mail.
Potential new members
Helen Burke, Jack Hill, and John Shelton, all from Marian College have begun inquiry into becoming SFO’s. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin formation.
Blue Plastic Container
We cannot locate the blue container that is used for supplies for our monthly meetings. If anyone has it call or e-mail Joe Stetzel. Thanks!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Time to Gather!
A reminder that there will be a fraternity meeting Sunday December 7th. Our topic will be "Turning Our Minds and Hearts Daily to God" pg. 65-72 from our formation book: To Set Themselves Free. Our presenter will be Mary Stickelmaier. Mary is a new SFO. Come prepared to join in the discussion of this topic.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
October/November 2008 Newsletter from Joe Stetzel, Minister, People of Peace Fraternity
Ongoing Formation
Thanks to Don Markovitch who presented Article 5 at the October 5th meeting. Lou Ellen Markovitch will present Article 6 at the November 2nd meeting, “Living as Members of the Church” pg 53-64. Please come prepared to join in the discussion that follows the presentation.
People of Peace Scholarship
Jonathan Kiesler, a Marian College student, was present at the October 5th meeting and was recognized as one of the scholarship recipients. Jonathan provided us some insight in his journey and hopes to start a Franciscan group for students at Marian College.
800th Anniversary of the Franciscan Movement
We will celebrate the 800th anniversary of Secular Franciscans in 2009. We hope to have a special celebration that might attract more young families to our fraternity. Ideas as to how this might be accomplished would be appreciated.
New Members
We welcome the following new professed members of our fraternity: Clare Bain, Don and Lou Ellen Markovtich, and Mary Stickelmaier. I hope all will support them in their journey and may their exuberance challenge us as we continue our Franciscan journey.
Holy Family Shelter
The shelter has an ongoing need for paper goods and size 5 or 6 diapers. They have also requested bath towels and wash cloths as they have none for those coming to the shelter. Please remember to pick up some of these needed items and bring them to our monthly meeting. Our fraternity is responsible for serving the lunch on the first Saturday of each month at 1:00PM. The residents are very grateful for receiving this simple meal. Contact Bob Golobish at rwgolobish@marian.edu or work 955-6775 to help with this ministry.
New Secretary
Thanks to Lou Ellen Markovitch for accepting the position of Secretary in replacement of Beth Kuczkowski. Joe and Beth recently moved to theMilwaukee
Potential New Members
Dave Whaley and Gary Ziegler have begun inquiry into becoming SFOs. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin formation.
Thanks to Don Markovitch who presented Article 5 at the October 5th meeting. Lou Ellen Markovitch will present Article 6 at the November 2nd meeting, “Living as Members of the Church” pg 53-64. Please come prepared to join in the discussion that follows the presentation.
People of Peace Scholarship
Jonathan Kiesler, a Marian College student, was present at the October 5th meeting and was recognized as one of the scholarship recipients. Jonathan provided us some insight in his journey and hopes to start a Franciscan group for students at Marian College.
800th Anniversary of the Franciscan Movement
We will celebrate the 800th anniversary of Secular Franciscans in 2009. We hope to have a special celebration that might attract more young families to our fraternity. Ideas as to how this might be accomplished would be appreciated.
New Members
We welcome the following new professed members of our fraternity: Clare Bain, Don and Lou Ellen Markovtich, and Mary Stickelmaier. I hope all will support them in their journey and may their exuberance challenge us as we continue our Franciscan journey.
Holy Family Shelter
The shelter has an ongoing need for paper goods and size 5 or 6 diapers. They have also requested bath towels and wash cloths as they have none for those coming to the shelter. Please remember to pick up some of these needed items and bring them to our monthly meeting. Our fraternity is responsible for serving the lunch on the first Saturday of each month at 1:00PM. The residents are very grateful for receiving this simple meal. Contact Bob Golobish at rwgolobish@marian.edu or work 955-6775 to help with this ministry.
New Secretary
Thanks to Lou Ellen Markovitch for accepting the position of Secretary in replacement of Beth Kuczkowski. Joe and Beth recently moved to the
Potential New Members
Dave Whaley and Gary Ziegler have begun inquiry into becoming SFOs. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin formation.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF will visit Marian College on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8
Reminder: Noted Franciscan author Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF, Ph.D., will visit Marian College and give three presentations in early November.
On Friday, November 7, she will give two talks in Allison Mansion: "Science and Franciscans" at noon and "The Franciscan View of Creation" at 3 p.m.
On Saturday, November 8, she will present a three-hour workshop, "Care for Creation," from 9 a.m. to noon in the Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel in Marian Hall.
Sr. Ilia Delio is a Franciscan sister who resides in Washington, D.C. She holds a doctorate in pharmacology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a doctorate in historical theology from Fordham University. She lectures nationally and internationally on Franciscan spirituality, with a focus on integrating Franciscan theology and contemporary questions.
She recently co-authored a book entitled Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth. An article featuring her also recently appeared in the fall 2008 issue of the Magnet. The talks and workshops are open to the public at no charge. Registration is required. For more information, contact Don Markovitch, director of campus ministry, at 317.955.6131 or dmarkovitch@marian.edu.
On Friday, November 7, she will give two talks in Allison Mansion: "Science and Franciscans" at noon and "The Franciscan View of Creation" at 3 p.m.
On Saturday, November 8, she will present a three-hour workshop, "Care for Creation," from 9 a.m. to noon in the Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel in Marian Hall.
Sr. Ilia Delio is a Franciscan sister who resides in Washington, D.C. She holds a doctorate in pharmacology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a doctorate in historical theology from Fordham University. She lectures nationally and internationally on Franciscan spirituality, with a focus on integrating Franciscan theology and contemporary questions.
She recently co-authored a book entitled Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth. An article featuring her also recently appeared in the fall 2008 issue of the Magnet. The talks and workshops are open to the public at no charge. Registration is required. For more information, contact Don Markovitch, director of campus ministry, at 317.955.6131 or dmarkovitch@marian.edu.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Importance of Attending Monthly Meetings
Here are a few reasons why Secular Franciscans should attend monthly meetings. This month, four candidates made their profession. I got this short list from Don Markovitch, a brand new Secular Franciscan. Attending monthly fraternity meetings:
- builds a Franciscan community;
- provides an opportunity for faith sharing;
- provides an opportunity to increase one's understanding of Franciscanism;
- regularly reminds us of our profession;
- reinforces our commitment to our profession;
- reinforces the importance of bringing the Gospels to life and life to the Gospels;
- (and I might add the food is pretty good, too).
Monday, September 29, 2008
October Events for People of Peace SFO Fraternity
Transitus
The Transitus commemorating the death of St. Francis will be held on Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Marian College in the Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel. There will be several candidates making their profession to the Secular Franciscan Order at that time. A reception will follow and everyone should bring something to share at this celebration.
Feast of St. Francis
As a result of obtaining special permission from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Feast of St. Francis will be celebrated on Sunday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m. on the campus of Marian College in the Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel. It should be a wonderful celebration.
October Fraternity Meeting
A reminder that the next meeting of the People of Peace Fraternity will be Sunday, October 5th at 12:00 noon in the community room of the Ruth Lilly Student Center. Lou Ellen Markovitch, SFO will lead us in our discussion of Article 5 "Encountering the Person of Jesus" pg 43-52 in the "To Set Themselves Free" book. Our minister, Joe Stetzel, hopes to see all of you at something this weekend.
The Transitus commemorating the death of St. Francis will be held on Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Marian College in the Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel. There will be several candidates making their profession to the Secular Franciscan Order at that time. A reception will follow and everyone should bring something to share at this celebration.
Feast of St. Francis
As a result of obtaining special permission from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Feast of St. Francis will be celebrated on Sunday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m. on the campus of Marian College in the Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel. It should be a wonderful celebration.
October Fraternity Meeting
A reminder that the next meeting of the People of Peace Fraternity will be Sunday, October 5th at 12:00 noon in the community room of the Ruth Lilly Student Center. Lou Ellen Markovitch, SFO will lead us in our discussion of Article 5 "Encountering the Person of Jesus" pg 43-52 in the "To Set Themselves Free" book. Our minister, Joe Stetzel, hopes to see all of you at something this weekend.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
August/September 2008 Newsletter from Joe Stetzel, Minister, People of Peace Fraternity
Ongoing Formation
Thanks to the five volunteers who agreed to present formation topics through the rest of this year and the first meeting of 2009. Mel and/or Kay are going to lead us at the September 7th meeting. It will be Article 4, “Living the Gospel” pg 33-42. Please read those pages and join in on the discussion after the presentation.
People of Peace Scholarship
Bob Golobish, Sister Norma Rocklage, and Joe Stetzel met on July 30th to review the scholarship applications. Marian College students Jonathan Kiesler and Matthew Salsman were selected and have been invited to attend our September 7th meeting where they will be recognized.
Fraternity Retreat
Fraternity retreat was held on July 12th with 7 members from the People of Peace and five members from Blessed Sacrament enjoyed Sister Norma Rocklage’s presentation. Her gifted rendition of Saint Clare’s cousin was humorous and taught us many things about Clare’s life. It was a good reflective day for those present. Thank you Sister for sharing your gifts with us.
Unity Day
Bob Golobish, Sheila Gilbert, and Joe and Jan Stetzel attended Unity Day in Kokomo on August 7th. This is a gathering of all the fraternities in the North Central part of Indiana. We were treated to a wonderful presentation by Sister Agnes, OSF on Elizabeth of Hungary who is the patron of the Secular Franciscan Order. Besides meeting members from other fraternities we were able to participate in the remembrance of the deceased members in each fraternity. Dick Seger’s name was read during this ceremony. It was mentioned that all the deceased members will be further honored at the national meeting to be held later this year.
SFO Professions
Five candidates will be professed in October. More details to follow.
Holy Family Shelter
The shelter has an ongoing need for paper goods and size 5 or 6 diapers. Please remember to pick up some of these needed items and bring them to our monthly meeting. Our fraternity is responsible for serving the lunch on the first Saturday of each month at 1:00PM. The residents are very grateful for receiving this simple meal. Contact Bob Golobish, SFO at rwgolobish@marian.edu or work 955-6775 to help with this ministry.
Mel and Kay Loidolt, SFOs
Congratulations to Mel and Kay on celebrating their 50th wedding
Thanks to the five volunteers who agreed to present formation topics through the rest of this year and the first meeting of 2009. Mel and/or Kay are going to lead us at the September 7th meeting. It will be Article 4, “Living the Gospel” pg 33-42. Please read those pages and join in on the discussion after the presentation.
People of Peace Scholarship
Bob Golobish, Sister Norma Rocklage, and Joe Stetzel met on July 30th to review the scholarship applications. Marian College students Jonathan Kiesler and Matthew Salsman were selected and have been invited to attend our September 7th meeting where they will be recognized.
Fraternity Retreat
Fraternity retreat was held on July 12th with 7 members from the People of Peace and five members from Blessed Sacrament enjoyed Sister Norma Rocklage’s presentation. Her gifted rendition of Saint Clare’s cousin was humorous and taught us many things about Clare’s life. It was a good reflective day for those present. Thank you Sister for sharing your gifts with us.
Unity Day
Bob Golobish, Sheila Gilbert, and Joe and Jan Stetzel attended Unity Day in Kokomo on August 7th. This is a gathering of all the fraternities in the North Central part of Indiana. We were treated to a wonderful presentation by Sister Agnes, OSF on Elizabeth of Hungary who is the patron of the Secular Franciscan Order. Besides meeting members from other fraternities we were able to participate in the remembrance of the deceased members in each fraternity. Dick Seger’s name was read during this ceremony. It was mentioned that all the deceased members will be further honored at the national meeting to be held later this year.
SFO Professions
Five candidates will be professed in October. More details to follow.
Holy Family Shelter
The shelter has an ongoing need for paper goods and size 5 or 6 diapers. Please remember to pick up some of these needed items and bring them to our monthly meeting. Our fraternity is responsible for serving the lunch on the first Saturday of each month at 1:00PM. The residents are very grateful for receiving this simple meal. Contact Bob Golobish, SFO at rwgolobish@marian.edu or work 955-6775 to help with this ministry.
Mel and Kay Loidolt, SFOs
Congratulations to Mel and Kay on celebrating their 50th wedding
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Opportunity to hear Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 in South Bend, IN
At the regional SFO meeting, I learned that Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM will be giving a talk on Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame, The title of his talk is "A New Consciousness for Peacemaking." It is free and open to the public.
There also is a day long workshop on Friday: "Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality" workshop with Father Richard Rohr, OFM. There is a charge for the workshop. It is not free. It will be held at Kern Road Mennonite Church.
To learn more visit the CPNV web site.
There also is a day long workshop on Friday: "Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality" workshop with Father Richard Rohr, OFM. There is a charge for the workshop. It is not free. It will be held at Kern Road Mennonite Church.
To learn more visit the CPNV web site.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Unity Day - Our Lady of Indiana Regional SFO Meeting
Just got back from a very good Our Lady of Indiana regional SFO meeting in Kokomo, Indiana. Ninety (90) people attended from across the region attended Unity Day. It is always good to spend time with other Franciscans. There were lots of good conversations. Lots of smiles. The food was good too. Lots of brownies and cookies. In addition to me, Joe Stetzel, Jan Stetzel, and Sheila Gilbert from the People of Peace fraternity also attended Unity Day.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF to speak at Marian College on November 7 and 8
Noted Franciscan theologian and writer, Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF will speak at Marian College in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8. I have read a few of her books and I am really looking forward to her visit. This should be a great two days! Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
She will give a talk at noon on Friday on Franciscans and Science. At 3:00 p.m. she will give a talk on the Franciscan View of Creation. The talks will be in Allison Mansion on the campus of Marian College in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon she will lead a workshop on Care for Creation. The workshop will be held in the chapel at the college. The talks and workshop are free and open to the public.
Sr. Ilia Delio is a Franciscan sister who resides in Washington, DC. She holds a doctorate in Pharmacology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and a doctorate in Historical Theology from Fordham University. She has written extensively in the area of Franciscan theology, with a particular emphasis on the theology of Bonaventure. She lectures nationally and internationally in Franciscan theology/spirituality with a particular focus on integrating Franciscan theology and contemporary questions. As Director of the Franciscan Center at the Union, she organizes the Franciscan lecture series and the annual Franciscan symposium. She is a member of the Commission for the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition that is sponsored by the English Speaking Conference of Friars Minor.
She will give a talk at noon on Friday on Franciscans and Science. At 3:00 p.m. she will give a talk on the Franciscan View of Creation. The talks will be in Allison Mansion on the campus of Marian College in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon she will lead a workshop on Care for Creation. The workshop will be held in the chapel at the college. The talks and workshop are free and open to the public.
Sr. Ilia Delio is a Franciscan sister who resides in Washington, DC. She holds a doctorate in Pharmacology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and a doctorate in Historical Theology from Fordham University. She has written extensively in the area of Franciscan theology, with a particular emphasis on the theology of Bonaventure. She lectures nationally and internationally in Franciscan theology/spirituality with a particular focus on integrating Franciscan theology and contemporary questions. As Director of the Franciscan Center at the Union, she organizes the Franciscan lecture series and the annual Franciscan symposium. She is a member of the Commission for the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition that is sponsored by the English Speaking Conference of Friars Minor.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Francis and Clare for Families - Blog Created
I met a few of my Franciscan brothers and sisters for lunch the other day. One of our group had just returned from a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy. We talked about that experience. Two of us had a side conversation about Sr. Ilia Delio's new book on evolution, which I intend to read. Two are candidates and will make their profession soon. I am hoping they choose October 4, the Feast of St. Francis. We talked about how SFO fraternities could be more family oriented. There were a few stories of how things used to be. We talked about blogging. One person suggested that a separate blog called Francis and Clare for Families be created. I thought that was an excellent idea. So, I created it and moved some of the postings that used to be here to that blog.
Monday, June 9, 2008
People of Peace SFO Fraternity
Greetings! I created this blog for a couple reasons. First to provide information about the People of Peace SFO fraternity to those who are looking for a lay Franciscan group to belong to in the Indianapolis area. On the sidebar I will post information regarding the fraternity, e.g., meeting times, elections, activities, etc. Second, I became a professed Secular Franciscan in October 2006 and from time to time I will reflect on what it means to me.
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