The Secular Franciscan Order, or SFO, is an Order of Catholic men and women who, attracted to the person and charism of Saint Francis, recognize that they are called by God, the Holy Spirit, to profess the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order, and so to "follow Christ in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi" (Rule, Article 1).
The Saint Francis of Assisi Fraternity
4700 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach Township, New Jersey 08008-3926
usually meets the 1st Sunday of each month in the church hall
We gather for 11:15 a.m. mass followed by
Social, Business Meeting, On-Going Formation and Spiritual Life
We invite you to meet us and discern whether you are called by the Spirit of God
Minister
Maryann Barrek, SFO
marjimoflbi@aol.com
Vice Minister
MaryPat Berndt, SFO
The Saint Francis of Assisi Fraternity
4700 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach Township, New Jersey 08008-3926
usually meets the 1st Sunday of each month in the church hall
We gather for 11:15 a.m. mass followed by
Social, Business Meeting, On-Going Formation and Spiritual Life
We invite you to meet us and discern whether you are called by the Spirit of God
Minister
Maryann Barrek, SFO
marjimoflbi@aol.com
Vice Minister
MaryPat Berndt, SFO
Mommaberndt@comcast.net
Secretary
Margaret (Mickey) Kolbe, SFO
Pooric@msn.com
Treasurer
Ronald Faillace, SFO
Ronaldfaillace@hotmail.com
Secretary
Margaret (Mickey) Kolbe, SFO
Pooric@msn.com
Treasurer
Ronald Faillace, SFO
Ronaldfaillace@hotmail.com
Formation Director
Barbara Horwath, SFO
Bhorwath243@comcast.net
Spiritual Assistant
Fr. Stephen Kluge, OFM
skluge@stfrancislbi.org
Councilor-At-Large
Phyllis Walker, SFO
PW712@aim.com
Councilor-At-Large
Sharon DeSipio, SFO
sdesipio@stfrancislbi.org
Saint Francis of Assisi Fraternity
Brant Beach, New Jersey
Mission Statement
In the spirit of St. Francis
we, the Secular Franciscans
of Saint Francis of Assisi Fraternity,
are called to live the Gospel
of Our Lord, Jesus Christ
in the world.
Trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit,
we use our God given talents
to promote reverence
and care for all life.
We also use these same gifts
to promote respect
and care for our environment.
We seek to share with others
our gift of Franciscan hospitality.
Likewise, we share with all people
God’s gift of our earth
and the awareness
of responsible stewardship.
Filled with passion
and the goodness of God,
we move forward.
Saint Francis of Assisi Fraternity
Brant Beach, New Jersey
Mission Statement
In the spirit of St. Francis
we, the Secular Franciscans
of Saint Francis of Assisi Fraternity,
are called to live the Gospel
of Our Lord, Jesus Christ
in the world.
Trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit,
we use our God given talents
to promote reverence
and care for all life.
We also use these same gifts
to promote respect
and care for our environment.
We seek to share with others
our gift of Franciscan hospitality.
Likewise, we share with all people
God’s gift of our earth
and the awareness
of responsible stewardship.
Filled with passion
and the goodness of God,
we move forward.
