Below are a list of events that are planned for 2019 both in Holy Family Fraternity and for our region, St. Margaret of Cortona. Check this page often as it will be updated from time to time. St. Margaret of Cortona Regional Retreat Priest Field Website 2019 Regional Retreat Registration Form May 31 – June 2nd Our Annual Regional Retreat is scheduled for May 31st to June 2nd at Priest Field Please mark your calendar as further details will be forth coming. Summer Seminar for Secular Franciscans July 11 @ 5:00 pm – July 14 @ 5:00 pm Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA is sponsoring a Summer Seminar for Secular Franciscans – its 10th! The dates are July 11-14, 2019. The topic is “Clare of God: A Spirituality for Our Time.” Our presenters are Sr. Loretta Schaff, OSF and Fr. John Petrikovic, OFM Cap. Franciscan Summer Institute – Secular Franciscan Conference July 12 @ 8:00 am – July 14 @ 5:00 pm JULY 12-14, 2019 Enduring Presence: Franciscan Laity, Their Relevance Today Led by Darleen Pryds, Ph.D., associate professor of spirituality and history, Franciscan School of Theology, Oceanside, California Conference Fee: $400 THE PROGRAM This workshop/retreat examines the unique roles lay women and lay men had in the early generations of the Franciscan journey, and teases out the relevance for lay practitioners today. Holy Family Fraternity Cookout & Pot Luck Saturday, August 10th 3:00pm to 6:00pm This event celebrates our fraternity’s canonical anniversary. All are invited – members, candidates, inquires; including family members. A special time of enjoying our brotherhood in St. Francis Details to follow. Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi October 3rd, Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm All Saints Catholic Church 9300 Stonewall Road Manassas VA Everyone is welcome to celebrate the life of St. Francis and his passing to eternal life in heaven. Following refreshments are served in the Narthex. Come enjoy the fellowship. Hosted by Holy Family Fraternity