Associates and Friends of the Community.
This is for those who wish to follow our Lord in the Spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare, we have a group called Associates and Friends.
Associates and Friends of the community undertake to share fellowship and support the work of the Order.
Friends of the Community
Friends pray for the Order and attend special services when they are able.
Associates of the Community:
Promise to pray weekly for the Order and its work, following the intercession sheet, and to make the work of the Order known. They renew their promise annually, on the 4th of October at the feast of St Francis, when they notify the warden of Associates of their renewal.
As the guiding principles of their lives, Associates of the Community adopt three Franciscan Ideals;
In areas where we have a Fraternity chapter, Associates are able to join in the monthly fraternity meeting with our Franciscan Oblates of Penitence in their areas.
Should you wish to become an Associate or friend of the community, or would like to talk to the Warden, please write to the warden at P O Box 474, Launceston Tasmania 7250. email [email protected]
This is for those who wish to follow our Lord in the Spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare, we have a group called Associates and Friends.
Associates and Friends of the community undertake to share fellowship and support the work of the Order.
Friends of the Community
Friends pray for the Order and attend special services when they are able.
Associates of the Community:
Promise to pray weekly for the Order and its work, following the intercession sheet, and to make the work of the Order known. They renew their promise annually, on the 4th of October at the feast of St Francis, when they notify the warden of Associates of their renewal.
As the guiding principles of their lives, Associates of the Community adopt three Franciscan Ideals;
- Living simply and avoiding all extravagance and waste
- Helping those in need.
- Seeking to bring the knowledge and love of Christ to others.
In areas where we have a Fraternity chapter, Associates are able to join in the monthly fraternity meeting with our Franciscan Oblates of Penitence in their areas.
Should you wish to become an Associate or friend of the community, or would like to talk to the Warden, please write to the warden at P O Box 474, Launceston Tasmania 7250. email [email protected]