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March 2012 CALENDAR
Mar 2
Mar 9
Agnes of Prague Frances of Rome Mar 17
Patrick of Ireland Mar 18
Profession of Clare Mar 18
Fraternity Gathering Mar 19
Joseph, Husband of Mary Mar 25
The Annunciation Apr 1
Apr 8
Palm Sunday Holy Week begins Easter
Apr 15
Fraternity Gathering Apr 16
Profession of Francis
with Pope Innocent III Apr 23
Blessed Giles of Assisi
Fraternity Council
Minister
Vice Minister
Secretary
Treasurer
Formation Dir.
Counsilor
Spiritual Assist.
Rosemary Apodaca Carol Greenwald Melva Simmons Anne Peloquin Brian Simmons David Lansford Sr. Dolores Fenzel
Visit the H20 website and see the video http://www.theh2oproject.org/ I was thirsty and you gave me drink Matthew 25:35 1
Birthdays
Mar 9
Carol Greenwald Mar 25
Barbara Muck Apr 27
Annie Medina
MINISTERS MESSAGE
By Rosemary Apodaca My Lenten Journey
St. Francis said, I have been all things unholy, If God can work though me, He can work though anyone. As I continue my Lenten journey I am reminded of Francis words that God can work though us. I have not always done the right thing, nor had the most holy of thoughts, but it is my right and my privilege to do for others in Gods name. Of course I am not always so willing and I am sometimes more concerned with my own needs and wants. I have to confess that I am not always Franciscan-like and that my thoughts are sometimes very human or maybe even inhuman. At those time I ask God to work with me to better example to others, and to forgive me my wrong doings. I know God can renew me. He can make me whole. I just have to be humble enough to admit when I do wrong and make it right. I have to love others and not just say it, but demonstrate my love thought actions. It sounds easy but I get caught up in the How about me? Dont I need to rest? Dont I have needs? Today my message is simple, let us pray for each other (all humans on this earth) that we may be given the strength to do the right thing for others, and that we not think so much of our own needs as the needs others.For, it is in giving that we receive. God bless us all on our Lenten journeys that we may be open to His calling, and that we continue to serve others with a smile. Paz y bien Your humbled servant Rosemary Apodaca OFS
Professions
Mar 20
Lita Hebert Apr 11
Genevieve Edwards Apr 20
David Lansford Apr 20
Barbara Muck
I promise to live all the days of my life the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Secular Franciscan Order by observing its rule of life.
Footsteps
is published monthly by: The Junipero Serra of Carmel Secular Franciscan Fraternity
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FRANCISCANS IN ACTION
JUSTICE
Solidarity Across the Globe
Solidarity is embodied wherever people overcome barriers that prevent us from seeing one another as fully human and deserving of respect. Protestants and Catholics across India celebrated Dalit [Untouchables] Liberation last week. The annual event, which is held on the Sunday closest to International Human Rights Day, called on all Indians to work to end the caste mentality. Dalits continue to face outright discrimination and social and economic marginalization. Center of Concern - coc.org
PEACE
SAFE California
We congratulate the SAFE California campaign upon reaching their goal of collecting enough signatures to assure there will be a proposition on Californias November ballot to replace the death penalty with the sentence of Life Without the Possibility of Parole. We were pleased to have participated in this effort by encouraging our parishioners to collect signatures and are gratied that we could join the many other individuals and groups who helped the sponsors of this initiative. We would like to personally thank all the Catholic volunteers who stepped forward and worked hard on the effort. Now, in November, Californias voters will be offered the chance to make this prudent, life-afrming, safetyenhancing and cost-savings change in sentencing law. Moreover, passing this initiative will prevent the execution an innocent person. Most Rev. Gerald Wilkerson, President of the California Catholic Conference of Bishops
I N T E G R I T Y O F C R E AT I O N
Francis on Ecology
Francis of Assisi reminds us that we are not separate from the natural world but in kinship with the one sacred earth community. In his Canticle of Brother Sun, Francis, through his simplicity of life and love for all, offers a model for living in a time of ecological devastation. Francis vision of kinship expands the meaning of Matthews Gospel command, You shall love your neighbor as yourself (Mt 22:37-39). Our neighbor is everyone, including the economically poor, every creature, plant and element. Our daily life choices reveal our love, especially to those poor and vulnerable who are affected most by ecological crisis such as global warming. Catholic Update Oct 08
Footsteps
March, 2012
Palm Sunday tells us that...it is the cross that is the true tree of life.
Pope Benedict XVI