One Come and See Weekend . . .
From August 12-14, Vocation Director Raf Anguiano hosted a Come and See Weekend at Alverno, assisted by friars from Capuchin College; even our Provincial Minister Bob Marva was able to be present for the weekend, though the photos never made it to our NewsNotes in late August. Here's a chance to make up for our tardiness . . . . ! The next weekend was scheduled for October 7-9 so it looks like we may be another posting behind next time! And thanks to Br. Raf for the pics!
'Come and See' Moments in October
Our brother Raf Anguiano, OFM Cap., Vocations Director for our Province of Capuchins, hosted October's Discernment weekend from October 16-18 at our retreat in Salisbury, PA.
Have you let Fr. Raf know you're interest in the next gathering? Join us!
Promised for Life: Br. Edgar Pereira, OFM Cap.
Our brother Edgar Pereira, OFM Cap., made his solemn commitment as a Capuchin Franciscan on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Friars, families and friends celebrated the event in a 2-hour Liturgy during which Edgar professed his lifetime commitment to living in obedience, without anything of his own and in chastity within our Capuchin brotherhood. As our vow statement reads, the "Lord has given me this grace," and we praise the Lord as our brother fully takes on our life, praying and ministering among us, so that all women and men may know the Lord's immense Peace and Goodness.
See this edited video of excerpts from the Mass and Profession of Vows . . . .
35 Men Join the friars to Discern the Lord's Call
On two weekends, March 12-14 and April 2-4, our Vocation Director Fr. Raf Anguiano, OFM Cap., led candidates to Salisbury, PA, for vocational retreats. 18 men in March and 17 men in April joined with friars to discern our way of life and the Lord's call in their lives. The weekends, often referred to as "Come and See" weekends, give the men a chance to meet others who have the same questions in their lives, to share prayer and community with the friars for a weekend and to spend some time to sort out with the Lord their own call to live the Gospel.
Br. Gamalier Ordained in Puerto Rico
We celebrate with our Custody of St. John the Baptist in Puerto Rico at the ordination of our brother, Gamalier Martinez Meléndez, OFM Cap., in San Juan on Monday, March 8. The celebration took place in the church of San Antonio in Rio Piedras, PR. He was ordained by our Capuchin confrere Cardinal Sean O'Malley, and in the group photo above are our Capuchin brothers José Fernando Irizarry (councilor), Tom Betz (our Provincial Minister), Cardinal Sean, Gamalier, Ramón Negrón (PR Minister) and José Antonio Cruz (councilor).
Blessings for a grace-filled and fruitful ministry, Gamalier!
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