News from The Franciscans
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The Franciscans Newsletter December 2006
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in this issue
-- Franciscan Journey Radio
-- St. Boniface Parish in the News
-- Southern California Events
-- Northwest Events
-- Southwest Events
-- Northern California Events
-- Support the care of elderly and infirm friars

Greetings!

Peace and all good! Welcome to our monthly newsletter highlighting news and events of the Franciscans in the Western United States. We wish you and your family many blessing this Advent and Christmas time.

Franciscan Journey Radio
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 Download weekly podcasts of one hour programs on Franciscan Spirituality with your hosts Fr. Alonso de Blas, O.F.M. and Jeff Campbell. In this week's show, Fr. Alonso speaks about the importance of the Christmas Season to St. Francis and the Franciscans. Jeff Campbell gives us some different ideas on Christmas gift giving, that will not only save you some money but our resources as well. In the Ask a Franciscan Section Fr. Alonso answers some questions concerning some of the rituals we perform during the Mass.

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St. Boniface Parish in the News
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 St. Boniface Church, first built by the Franciscans in 1900, is located in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco is featured in an article about the changing personality of the neighborhood that has been a gateway for immigrants since its inception.

Read the article...


Southern California Events
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 Huntington Beach, CA: Sts. Simon and Jude Parish presents Scripture Study on The Christmas Stories in the Gospels December 7 and 14 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Join Dr. Phil Johnston as he opens the Christmas stories in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. For more information please visit www.ssj.org

Oceanside, CA: Old Mission San Luis Rey presents Christmas in the Garden. December 12th from 6pm to 8pm. An evening of celebration with gourmet food, wine and music. Brother Bill Short will be the featured entertainment for the evening. For more information please visit www.sanluisrey.org


Northwest Events
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 Portland OR: Ascension Parish Advent Festival, December 3rd at 4pm. Have your photo taken with Santa, ornament making for kids, etc. For more information please visit www.ascension pdx.org


Southwest Events
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 Scottsdale, AZ : The Franciscan Renewal Center Friends of Francis, December 10th from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Learn about the teaching and tradition of the Franciscans from Brother Joe Schwab. The event is free and held on the second Sunday of every month. For more information visit www.thecasa.org


Northern California Events
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 Danville, CA: San Damiano Retreat New Years Retreat, December 29-January 1. Presented by Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM and Jennifer Bradford. As we end one year and bring in the new, we will place our story in the context of a bigger story-a story of guests, journeys, trials, and homecoming. On this retreat, we will be given maps for our human and spiritual journey through the gift of literature, scripture, sacraments, and community. For more information visit www.sandamiano. org

San Juan Bautista, CA: St. Francis Retreat Center Gospel of Luke, January 12-14 with Fr. Barry Brunsman, OFM. Join us as we approach Jesus as known through the eyes and experience of Luke. For more information visit www.stfranci sretreat.com

Sacramento, CA: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Holy Work: An exploration of the Mass, December 7th from 6:30pm to 8pm, free of charge. Led by Jean Iancino, M.A. in Theology For more information please visit www.stfrancis parish.com


Support the care of elderly and infirm friars
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 The Franciscans are currently raising money to help support our retired and infirm brothers. These older brothers fed the hungry, sheltered the homeless, taught in school and universities, prayed quietly while practicing skilled trades, guided others in private and public prayer, and reached out to people in other lands and languages and those confined in prisons and hospitals. Your generous support- support for men whose lives of service have become living testaments to the goodness of God-truly makes a difference!

To make a charitable, tax deductible contribution please click the link below or mail your donation to: The Franciscans, 1500 34th Ave, Oakland CA 94601.

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