St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, Brant Beach, NJ

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

Mommaberndt@comcast.net

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.