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30 July 2010

February 2010 Newsletter Now Available

January 29, 2010

Download the February 2010 SFO News PDF.

Included in this edition: Prayer for Vocations; Some Changes Regarding Apostolates/JPIC; Franciscans International Rep Here March 6; NAFRA Donation for Haiti — How You Can Help; National Vocations Conference in March; Introducing Your SFO News Editor.

Regional Calendar Updates

January 19, 2010

Please note the following updates to our Regional Calendar:

  • Apostolic Action Workshop: This has been postponed until 2011.
  • Leadership Workshop: The date has changed to July 10.

Regional Appointments

January 17, 2010

Yesterday, the newly-elected officers of the Mother Cabrini Regional Fraternity held their first council meeting, during which they appointed the remaining council positions. The following brothers and sisters have been appointed to serve on the Regional Executive Council through December 2012:

  • Councilor for Communications/Public Relations:
    Gloria Huerta, SFO
    (St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, Fox Valley)
  • Councilor for Fraternal Life:
    Bonnie Michels, SFO
    (Northwest Franciscan Community of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Palatine)
  • Councilor for JPIC (formerly Apostolates):
    Stephanie Sormane, SFO
    (St. Bernardine of Siena Fraternity, Wayne)
  • Councilor for Vocations:
    Norman Mosk, SFO*
    (St. Francis-St. Louis Fraternity, Chicago)
    ———–
    * Re-appointed to third term.

The duties of the previously-existing role of Councilor for Visitations have been incorporated into the Secretary’s office. In addition, the Councilor for Youth/Young Adults will not be filled at this time; the council may fill this role later in the summer.

January 2010 Newsletter Now Available

December 31, 2009

Download the January 2010 SFO News PDF.

Included in this edition: Regional Election Results; Signing Off; Thanks and Looking Ahead; Gold, Incense and Myrrh.

Regional Election Results

December 12, 2009

Earlier today, the Mother Cabrini Regional Fraternity held its elections, which were witnessed by our National Minister, Deacon Tom Bello, SFO, and Fr. Larry Dreffein, OFM. The following brothers and sisters have been elected to serve on the Regional Executive Council from December 2009 through December 2012:

  • Minister:
    Vickie Klick, SFO
    (St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, Fox Valley)
  • Vice-Minister:
    Lorna Miressi, SFO
    (St. Bernardine of Siena Fraternity, Wayne)
  • Secretary:
    Monica Marko, SFO**
    (Br. Jacoba Community, Chicago)
  • Treasurer:
    Stephen Lanterman, SFO*
    (St. Elizabeth of Hungary Fraternity, Frankfort)
  • Formation Director:
    J. Patrick Mendés, SFO
    (Northwest Franciscan Community of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Palatine)
  • Councilor At-Large:
    Elisabeth Shin, SFO*
    (St. Thomas More Fraternity, Des Plaines)
    ———–
    * Re-elected to second term.
    ** Re-elected to third term.

The remaining council positions will be appointed by the newly-elected officers during their first council meeting on January 16. While they are appointed positions, you can still recommend individuals for consideration — and individuals can put forward their own names — for the following:

  • Councilor for Communications/PR
  • Councilor for Fraternal Life
  • Councilor for JPIC (formerly Apostolates)
  • Councilor for Vocations
  • Councilor for Youth/Young Adult

For information on the duties and responsibilities associated with these appointed offices, see the Mother Cabrini Region Ministers’ Reference Manual, pages B14–18, B20. If you have suggestions, please email our 2009 Regional Nominating Committee Chair, Monica Marko, SFO, at elections @ ilsfo.org (remove spaces).

Note: Every local minister should have a copy of the Mother Cabrini Region Ministers’ Reference Manual. Please see your local minister for more information.

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