by Diogenes | Mar 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of the great things about the ministry here at St. Francis Inn is the wonderful people who come through here volunteering their services to help the poor (and poor us—the staff!). One such example is John & Madeline Budway. Originally from Queens, NY, they...
by Diogenes | Mar 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
Eight St. Francis of Assisi parishioners recently traveled to Philadelphia to work for one week at St. Francis Inn, a soup kitchen run by the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Name Province. Here are some of the reflections from our parishioners: “Before I left for the...
by Diogenes | Mar 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last week, the Franciscan Coalition for Justice and Peace Sojourns for Justice Speakers Series hosted two men who sailed on the Jewish Boat to Gaza in May 2010 – Glyn Secker and Reuven Moskivitz. Secker, the captain of the boat, told us why, as a Jew, he felt...
by Diogenes | Mar 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
On Saturday, March 5th, over twenty volunteers gathered to break ground on an effort to create a community garden on the campus of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi. By the end of the day, two 4 x 20 raised beds stood ready for planting in the front...
by Diogenes | Mar 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Seniors Mardi Gras Celebration on Friday, February 25th was a huge success. Around eighty seniors joined in the festivities and a great time was had by all. They even crowned this year’s king and queen – Ben Whitehouse and Mary Colombo. For a slideshow...
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