Franciscans traditionally gather to begin the celebration of the Feast of their Founder on the eve of his feast day.
Every October 3 they commemorate his holy passing from this life. Come join in the celebration and be inspired by the life and death of one who was called the most perfect Christian.
Marked with the wounds of the passion of Jesus, St. Francis is revered for his simple following of the Gospel. We who strive to live the Gospel in our own times draw inspiration from one who lived it completely and fully and desired only Jesus.
Solanus Casey Center located at 1780 Mt. Elliott in Detroit. 7 p.m.
Felician Franciscan Sisters – Church of the Transfiguration, 25225 Code Rd, Southfield 7 p.m.
Blessing with St. Francis Relic; light reception follows
Capuchin Retreat Center, 62460 Mt. Vernon Road, Washington, MI 7 p.m.
Cross in the Woods, 7078 M 68, Indian River, MI 7 p.m.
St. Aloysius Church, 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit 7 p.m.
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at St. Aloysius
October 4, 2011, 9:00 AM through 3:30 PM
A Workshop on the Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi.
This year’s featured speaker is Father John Quigley, OFM. He is a member of the Province of St. John the Baptist (Cincinnati, OH). Together with Richard Rohr, OFM, John was co-leader of the New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati. In 1982 he became the coordinator of social justice and peace concerns for his Franciscan province.
He was called to Rome in 1988 to be international coordinator of justice, peace making and care for creation. From there he went to Geneva in 1998 as the Director of Franciscans International, a Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations. He has led a number of pilgrimages to Geneva, Rome and Assisi entitled, “St. Francis and Human Rights” as well as a human rights pilgrimage to Ireland to heal bitter wounds caused by ‘The Troubles.’
He currently serves as a staff member of the Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs, gives retreats and workshops and continues his work as an artist in his studio in Cincinnati.
Fr. John will lead us in a reflection on the role of Franciscans in peacemaking, promotion of justice and the care of creation.
Schedule of the Day:
9:00 AM Registration (cost for the day is $15.00 and includes lunch)
9:30 Workshop Sessions
12:15 PM Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis
1:00 Lunch
1:45 Workshop Sessions continue
3:30 Final prayer and end of the workshop
Parking for the workshop can be found in the Washington Square Parking Garage one block north of St. Aloysius Church on the west side of the Boulevard. Bring your ticket to the workshop and have it validated for free parking.
Due to our relocation project the workshop may be held in the second floor conference room in the Chancery Building adjacent to the Church. Please check our website, www.stalsdetroit.com, for updated information on the workshop and its location.
