Midland Pligrimage

The following is the outline of events at the 20 Anniversary Celebration of the Ordo Franciscanus Seculiaris ( Secular Franciscan Order) of the foundation of the Ontario Region

 ( Trillium Region)

20th Anniversary Celebration of the OFS
Trillium Region
Martyrs Shrine Midland Ontario
June 23rd 2013

An Outline of the Day’s Events
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We are gathered to celebrate! To remember where we have come from, to appreciate the gift of ourpresent time and to pray for our future!

10:00 Opening Remarks

Prayer of Blessing on our Gathering – Spiritual Assistant
Welcome of Brothers and Sisters – Minister of Region
A short History of our Region –beginnings –present status-future?
Optional Fraternal Sharing 5 min – by the Minister of Fraternity or Delegate
Each fraternity shares what they would like to share
Followed by Free Time for socializing, meeting friends, etc.

11:30 Praise and Worship preparation for Mass - Singing

12:00 Angelus and Mass

1:00 Lunch – Fraternal Gathering and Clean up

3:00 Stations of the Cross together with Fraternal Banners

4:00 Procession from end of Stations to the Old Chapel and the Graves of the Martyrs

Followed by prayers for the world in particular for all our members present, past and those to come and a renewal of our ofs commitment

5:00 Blessing and Departure

FRATERNITY RESPONSIBILITIES - Your entrance fees and travel expenses

BRING YOUR OWN NAME TAGS, FRATERNAL BANNER, FOOD AND DRINKS
BRING THINGS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE
BRING JOY AND A SONG IN YOUR HEART
BRING YOUR FAMILY