Mount St. Sepulchre Fraternity

News – 2017

This is part of an archive of news about the fraternity.

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  19-Nov-2017 – We rejoice as our sister Susan Zell (center) professes her permanent commitment to the Gospel life in the manner of St. Francis. Congratulations, Susan! We also welcome into their Candidate phase of formation Joseph Gigliotti, Mary Gigliotti, and Bennett Solberg.

• 7-Nov-2017 – There will be an Advent Retreat at the Monastery on Saturday, December 16; see registration form.
• 15-Oct-2017 – Bennett gave an excellent presentation on Pope Pius XII, including research done on what Pius did to save many Jews during WW2 and some of the false rumors circulated about him. Larry distributed certificates to some of those who celebrated significant profession anniversaries; congratulations in particular to Margaret, who was professed 70 years ago! Members were asked to keep in their prayers members and their families who are not well. We prayed the Office for the Dead for our deceased sister Julia Stratchko.

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  26-Sep-2017 – Member Julia Stratchko passed away (see obituary). Her funeral was on Oct 2 at St. Hugh in Greenbelt, MD. Julia had been professed 40 years. God bless her!

• 18-Sep-2017 – Patrick Carolan from Franciscan Action Network described the organization’s mission, social justice programs, and opportunities for members. Mary Jo gave a short history of the Franciscan Crown rosary and distributed some rosaries to members.
• 20-Aug-2017 – Mary Jo gave a lovely presentation on Mary and St. Francis, tying it into our Franciscan Rule. Michele relayed to members her experience as a visitor to Assisi.
• 17-Aug-2017 – The August edition of the St. Margaret of Cortona Regional Fraternity’s newsletter, Up To Now, is now available.
• 18-Jun-2017 – There was no fraternity meeting this month so members could celebrate Fathers Day with their families.

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  2-Jun-2017 – Member Dorothy Clayton passed away. Her funeral was held on June 8 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

• 31-May-2017 – Fr. Bill Winkler, OFM, a friar of the Holy Land, passed away.
• 22-May-2017 – The May edition of Up To Now is available online.
• 21-May-2017 – The fraternity welcomed into Inquiry phase Mary Gigliotti and Bennett Solberg. A member gave a presentation on the apparitions at Fatima, the promises, and the two new saints fo the Church.
• 20-May-2017 – Member Phil Melore passed away after being in a coma for several days.

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  16-May-2017 – Member Theresa Wilson passed away. Her funeral was held at Holy Comforter – St. Cyprian’s Church on Wed, May 24.

• 23-Apr-2017 – The fraternity welcomed into the Inquiry phase Joseph Gigliotti.

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  28-Feb-2017 – Longtime member Marianne Hughes passed away peacefully. Her memorial service was attended by fraternity members.

• 19-Feb 2017 – Member Mary Jo gave a presentation on an alternate way to meditate on the Stations of the Cross; thank you, Mary Jo! Members discussed Franciscan aspects of our passing, how St. Francis referred to it as Sister Death. We also rejoiced at the news that we have Fr. Jim Gardiner, S.A., as our new Spiritual Assistant.

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  19-Jan-2017 – Helene Hogan, a former Secretary of our fraternity, passed away today. Please keep her in your prayers. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on February 3, 2017, at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills, MD. Internment immediately following service at Church Cemetery. Read her obituary online.