Joan of Arc Fraternity : Germantown, Reflection day today at Poor Clare: Join us!



Secular Franciscan Order




St. Joan of Arc Fraternity
Retreat at Poor Clare
On October, 4th 9am to 3pm
In celebration of St. Francis Feast




COME SHARE PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP WITH YOUR FRANCISCAN FAMILY AT OUR RETREAT ON Saturday, October 4th, 2014
Bring your lunch, Bible, Rosary, and prayer folder with you: We will be giving a monetary gift cheque/ money to the monastery for the event. Please contribute to the cause
Address
Monastery of St. Clare, 1310 Dellwood Avenue, Memphis, TN 38127
See you there!











Retreat Agenda (Ongoing formation activity)
Retreat Leaders: Cathy/ Helen
1.    Gathering and Greeting the sisters: 9am – 915 am
2.    St. Francis song & Office: Morning Prayer




3.    9.30am – 11am: Reflection on St. Clare (Each one come prepared to discuss about St. Clare. Read about St. Clare and pick one or two virtue/s which may apply to your life. Discuss among the group. Each member will get about 3 – minutes chance to discuss your reflection to the group)




4.    Franciscan Crown Rosary & Mid-afternoon Prayer: 11am – 1140 am
5.    Confession: 11.40 to 12 noon: Fr. Lamb
6.    12 Noon: Holy Mass: Fr. Lamb
7.    Lunch: 12.45 – 1.30 pm
8.    Silent self-reflection: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm

9.    Evening Prayer & St. Francis song & conclusion: 2.30 – 3pm.

 By,
Annapoorna Mary, SFO, Minister

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