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Here you can find an up to date list of the brothers and sisters, and our current ministries and particular engagements. We are very grateful for all those who pray for us and for our life. We invite you to pray in particular for more vocations to our life, so that our houses may be maintained as places of prayer, hospitality and outreach, and our ministries sustained and strengthened.

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Prayer Diary - brothers and sisters in their various ministries July 2010 - December 2010

July 2010
1   Ordination of Maximilian to the diaconate, Hilfield
2   St Alphege Oratory’s ministry of spiritual accompaniment
and hospitality
3   Alnmouth Friary Borders, Durham and Newcastle TO Areas Day
4   Thomas Anthony in his role as Anglican Chaplain, Assisi
5   The encouragement of vocations
6   Hilfield Friary Charlton Marshall Mothers Union visit
7   Colin Wilfred and the ARC committee
8   Edmund’s engagement with the Community of 
      Reconciliation and Fellowship, Hackney
9-11 Hilfield Friary “Lifting the Spirit”, Miggy Scott
10  Chris’ ministry at S. Mary’s Church, Plaistow
11  Desmond Alban, Joyce, Martin John Formators
      Conference, Solomon Islands 
12  Hugh, Jenny Tee, Justice and Peace Links
13  Gina serving as a Chaplain at Wormwood Scrubs Prison    
14  Chris’s ministry at S. Mary’s, Plaistow
15  The brothers ministering at the Shrine of
      Our Lady of Walsingham
16  The life and work of the sisters in Gumi, South Korea
17  Christine James and her work as Computer Advisor
18  Angelo ministering in the Diocese of Chichester
19   Colin Wilfred, Joyce, Provincial Liturgical Committee
20   The franciscan Editorial Board
21  Sisters & brothers engaged in the ministry of
 Spiritual Direction
22  Colin Wilfred & the Formation for Life Group
23  Hilfield Friary “Caring for Creation in a World of Crisis”,
      Andy Lester, Revd Simon Brignall
24  The Novice Guardians, Beverley and Desmond Alban,
        and those who assist them
25  Alnmouth brothers involved in outreach in the
 Diocese of Newcastle
26  Brothers and sisters and their ministry in local  parishes
27  Jenny Tee in her Prison Chaplaincy work
28  Chris in her work with Deafblind UK
29   Canterbury brothers facilitating Greyfriars Chapel as  
        a place of prayer
30- August 9  Hilfield Families Camp  Samuel, Hugh
31  Brothers in Bentley ministering in S.Peter’s Parish

August 2010
1   Glasshampton’s particular ministry of prayer
2-6  Maximilian, Paschal “Enter the Mysteries” Youth Pilgrimage, Walsingham
3   Joyce and the Southwark Feminist Theology Group
4  Hilfield brothers called on for many local engagements
5   Thomas Anthony’s ministry to pilgrims and visitors, Assisi
6 The ministry of the brothers at Harehills, Leeds
7 The sisters in Leicester working in the Parish of the Resurrection
8   The sister’s ministry in Gumi, South Korea
9   Those seeking refuge & shelter who stay at the
 House of the Divine Compassion, Plaistow
10  Kevin’s  work as Secretary to the Companions
11  Martin’s ministry at S. Peter, London Docks
12  Joyce serving on the Southwark Cathedral Chapter
13  Paschal’s work as Spiritual Adviser to OHP
14 - 23  Hilfield Youth Camp,  Matthew
15  Christian working in the Bishop of Fulham’s pastorate
16  Guardians & heads of houses in their responsibilities
17  The Provincial Bursars, Christine James & Damian, & all house bursars
18  Alnmouth’s hospitality to local groups and individuals
19  Angela Helen in her involvement with a support organisation
      for older people in Birmingham
20  Reginald’s work as a Cathedral Chaplain & Confessor
21  Maureen’s work as an Education for Ministry seminar group mentor
22  Brothers in Bentley ministering in S. Peter’s Parish
23  Glasshampton’ work of hospitality
24  The Provincial Engagements Group and its Secretary, Martin
25  Christine James working in the S. Philip’s Multi-faith Centre, Leicester
26 -30 Greenbelt Festival Hugh, Maureen, Jenny Tee      
27  Hilfield’s ministry of prayer and hospitality
28  Alan Michael Ecumenical Fellowship Study Day
29 The outreach of Helping Hands, Plaistow, to isolated & elderly neighbours
30  The ministry of the brothers at S. Matthias’ Church, Canning Town
31- Sept 4 Paschal  S. Hilda’s Priory, Whitby
    
September 2010
Aug 31-Sept 4  Paschal OHP, S. Hilda’s Priory, Whitby
1-October 10 Martin John in Solomon Islands
2 Samuel Anglican Religious Life Year Book Committee,Cambridge
3 Sisters and Brothers at Richard Rohr workshop London
3-5 Hilfield Friary ‘Words of Peace’, Kevin, Kate  Compston
3-5 Damian Cornwall TSSF Retreat, Hilfield Friary
4 Reginald Quiet Day for Meopham Parish at West Malling
5 The sisters packing up and closing Compton Durville
6 Hugh, Jenny Tee and Justice and Peace links
7 Alnmouth Friary Newcastle Companions Day
8 Helen Julian writing for New Daylight
9 Judith, Liz and Maureen opening the new house at Metheringham
10-12 Maximilian Vocations Conference, “Discovering  Priesthood”, St Stephen’s House, Oxford
11 Hilfield Friary Archdeaconry Day with Paul Taylor
11 franciscan Editorial Board
12 Sue and her membership of the Lee Abbey Council
13 David Jardine Renewal Service, St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast
14 Samuel  Day Retreat, House of Bishops, Oxford
15 Christian’s ministry in the Willesden Deanery
16 John’s parish and preaching ministry
17 Samuel  A Rocha day on Franciscans and the environment, Birmingham
18 Hilfield Friary Stigmata Festival, Preacher Damian
19 Alnmouth brothers work of hospitality and retreat
20 Maximilian, Paschal “Root” Meeting for Religious, Christ the King, Gordon Square, London
20 Hilary, Jannafer and Phyllis settling in at Birmingham
21 Judith Ann’s Prayer ministry and card making
22 Liz giving spiritual direction
23 Reginald’s ministry as a Cathedral Chaplain and confessor
24-26 SSF Provincial Chapter
24-27 Hilfield Friary ‘Understanding Islam’ Dr C. Hewer
25 Kevin’s ministry as Secretary for Companions
26 Sue settling in at Southwark
27 Hilary’s administration of Gift Aid
28-29 CSF Provincial  Chapter
29-30 Hilfield Friary Salisbury Diocese Ordination Retreat
30 Nan and Teresa making adjustments to their lives

October 2010
1 John Quiet Day, Westcott House
2 David Jardine speaking at Third Order Day
2 Damian Brighton Area Third Order meeting
3 John Harvest Thanksgiving, Christchurch, Walmsley, Bolton
3 Maximilian, Paschal Transitus Celebration, Walsingham
4 Maureen  leading a Quiet Day at Offa House
5 Brothers in Bentley ministering in S. Peter’s Parish
6 Paschal S. Francis Mass, Walsingham
7 The sisters packing up and closing Compton Durville
8 John Retreat for Campsall and Burghwallis United  Benefice, Alnmouth
8-10 David Jardine speaking in Bristol
9 Helen Julian On Fire meeting, Warwick
10 CSF sisters, Korea, planning a new convent
11 Jenny Tee visiting Sisters in Malaysia, Korea and USA
11-15 Paschal Chaplain to Federation of Catholic Priests
Pilgrimage to Walsingham, ‘Reclaiming Holiness’
12 Judith, Liz and Maureen opening the new house at Metheringham
13 The brothers ministry in Leeds
14 Chris in her work with Deafblind UK
15-17 Hilfield Friary ‘Spirit of Place’, Samuel and Minna Harvey
16 David Jardine Franciscan Day at St Nicholas, Carrickfergus
17 Resident lay members of S. Alphege Oratory, Southwark
18-25  Samuel  International Franciscan Conference, Istanbul
19 The sisters at Metheringham building links with local people and parishes
20 The encouragement of vocations
21 The administration and work of Franciscan Aid
22 Sue settling in at Southwark
23 The Provincial Bursars, Damian and Christine James, and the House Bursars
24 The Provincial Liturgy Committee, Colin Wilfred and Joyce
25 John Retreat for St Mary’s, Walkley, at Alnmouth
25-29 Maximilian, Paschal assisting on the ‘Live the Word’ Walsingham Bible Week
26 The Provincial Secretaries, Maureen and Nicholas Alan
27.Samuel Talk to Sherborne Probus Club
28 The Provincial Engagements Group and its Secretary, Martin
29 Hilary, Jannafer and Phyllis settling in at Birmingham
30 The Novice Guardians, Beverley and Desmond Alban
31 Members of the First and Third orders serving as Chaplains at Freeland

November 2010
1 Brothers and sisters in their contributions to the life of local parishes
2 Thomas Anthony’s ministry to pilgrims and visitors to Assisi
3 Angelo ministering in the Diocese of Chichester
4 Gina and her ministry as a chaplain at Wormwood Scrubs Prison
5-7John, Mark Barwick TSSF ‘Ubuntu and the essence of being human’ weekend, Hilfield Friary
6 The Brothers and sisters ministry in the Parish of the Divine Compassion, Plaistow
7 David Jardine speaking at all day meeting, St Bartholomew’s, Belfast
8 Damian Religious Communities Advisory Council, London
9 Martin’s ministry at S. Peter’s, London Docks
10 Christine James in her work as ARC Secretary
11 Hilfield’s ministry of prayer and hospitality
12 Liz administering the Provincial website
13 Birmingham/Glasshampton Area Meeting
14 Glasshampton’s Novice Training Programme
15-16 Helen Julian On Fire Committee High Leigh
16 Damian Beaminster Mothers Union
16-20 Paschal OHP, S. Hilda’s Priory, Whitby
17 Joyce Maureen Samuel Central Fund meeting
18 Alnmouth Brothers involved in ministry in the Diocese of Newcastle
19 Canterbury brothers facilitating the Greyfriars Chapel as a place of prayer
20 Phyllis and Sue who give Individually Guided Retreats
21 Anselm’s work campaigning against torture and the death penalty with ACAT
22 Damian Clergy Retreat, Glastonbury
23 The sisters at Metheringham building links with local people and parishes
24 Hilfield brothers called on to undertake local engagements
25 Those seeking refuge and shelter at the House of the Divine Compassion, Plaistow
26 Elizabeth’s ministry at S. Paul’s, Bow Common
27 Hilfield Friary Advent Quiet Day
27 Damian Quiet Day for Nottingham Area Third Order
28 David Jardine’s work with Divine Healing Ministries, Belfast
29 Joyce and her membership of the Southwark Cathedral Chapter
30 The brothers ministering at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

December 2010
1 Christine James and her work as Computer Advisor
2 Colin Wilfred on the ARC committee
3-5 Hilfield Friary ‘Etty Hillesum’ led by Canon P. Woodhouse
4 Christian ‘s ministry in the Willesdan Deanery
5 Hugh, Jenny Tee and Justice and Peace links
6 The encouragement of vocations
7 Ministry to families and small groups in S. Anthony’s Chalet, Alnmouth Friary
8 The ministry of the brothers and sisters in the Parish of the Divine Compassion
9 Brothers’ involvement with the Franciscan International Study Centre
10 CSF sisters, Korea, planning a new convent
11 Glasshampton’s ministry of Prayer
12 The brothers ministry in Leeds
13 The sisters in Leicester working in the Parish of the Reconciliation
14 Austin’s ministry as Master of the Eastbridge Hospital
15 Alnmouth’s role in Novice Formation
16 John’s parish and preaching ministry
17 Edmund with the Community of Reconciliation and Fellowship in Hackney
18 Hilary’s administration of Gift Aid
19 Brothers in Bentley ministering in S. Peter’s parish
20 S.Alphege Oratory’s links with the diocese and locality
21 Sue’s work as a member of the Lee Abbey Council
22 Sisters and brothers engaged in the ministry of spiritual direction
23 Joyce and the Feminist Theology Group
24 Paschal’s ministry as ‘Spiritual Advisor’ to the Order of the Holy Paraclete
25 Alnmouth’s hospitality to local groups and individuals
26 The Formation for Life Group
27 Guardians and heads of houses in their responsibilities
28 Kevin’s ministry as Secretary for Companions
29 Houses offering hospitality at this time of year
30 Christine James working at the S. Philip’s Multi-faith Centre in Leicester
31 Brothers and sisters preaching regularly in our houses and local parishes

  
Intercessions - pray for the brothers and sisters by name (Sept 2010):

1 THE BISHOPS PROTECTOR
Roger Herft Protector General & ANZ
David Moxon Deputy, New Zealand
Jon Bruno SSF Americas
Nedi Rivera  CSF Americas
Michael Perham Europe
Solomon Yoon Deputy, Korea CSF
Joseph Kopapa  Papua New Guinea
Richard Naramana Solomon Islands

THE FIRST ORDER
2 THE MINISTERS
Clark Berge  Minister General SSF
Joyce   Minister General CSF
Alfred BoonKong ANZ Province
George  Province of the Solomon Islands
Helen Julian  European Province CSF
Pamela Clare Province of the Americas CSF
Jude   Province of the Americas SSF
Laurence Hauje  Papua New Guinea Province
Samuel   European Province SSF

PROVINCE OF THE AMERICAS
3  Brazil
     SAO PAULO Convento da Divina Providencia
     James
    Novice:  Elton Philip
 
   United States of America
     BERKELEY S. Clare’s House
     Derek,
     Ivanildo,
     Leo Anthony,
     Jonathan Guthlac (U.K.)

4  LOS ANGELES
     Ambrose-Christobal,
     Simon (Guardian),
     Thomas
     Novice: Aidan Boniface,

     MT SINAI, LI Little Portion Friary
     Antonio Sato,
     Clark Berge,
     Dunstan,
     Eric Michael (Guardian),
     Maximilian Kolbe,
     Richard Jonathan
    Novice: James-Paul

5  SAN FRANCISCO San Damiano Friary
     Joseph Marie,
     Jude,
     Robert Hugh
     Novice: Jacob
  
     SAN FRANCISCO  S. Francis House
     Cecilia,
     Jean,
     Lynne,
     Maggie,
     Pamela Clare,
     Ruth (Family Link)

ANZ PROVINCE
6 Australia
     BRISBANE Annerley, S. Philip’s Friary
     Bart,
     Daniel,
     Donald Campbell (Guardian),   
     Gabriel Maelasi,
     Nathan-James,
     William
     Novice: Stephen David

    DARWIN  James Andrew

     STROUD Hermitage of S. Bernadine
     Alfred Boonkong,
     Bruce Paul,
     Joseph
 
     SYDNEY Noel-Thomas

7  Korea
     GANGCHON S. Francis Friary
     Christopher John,
     Lawrence,
     Stephen(Guardian)
     Novice: Raphael Suh

   New Zealand
     HAMILTON Friary of the Divine Compassion
     Brian,
     Damian Kenneth
    Novice: Simone

   Sri Lanka
     DEVASARANARAMYA Lionel

EUROPEAN PROVINCE
8  United Kingdom
     ALNMOUTH S. Francis Friary
     Alan Michael (Guardian),
     Desmond Alban,
     Jason Robert,
     Wilfred (Hull)
     Novices: Gerardo,
     Matthew

9   BIRMINGHAM S. Francis House
     Angela Helen,
     Hilary,
     Jannafer,
     Nan,
     Phyllis,
     Teresa,
     Gwenfryd Mary (Milford Haven),
     Patricia Clare (Llanddew Brefi)

10  CANNING TOWN S. Matthias Vicarage
     Giles,
     Philip Bartholomew

     CANTERBURY
     Austin,
     Colin Wilfred (Guardian),
     Kevin,
     Reginald

11 DONCASTER Bentley Vicarage
     Benedict,
     Malcolm,
     Paul Anthony,
     Benjamin (Harborne, Birmingham),
    John (Rotherham)

12 GLASSHAMPTON S. Mary at the Cross
     Amos,
     Anselm,
     Nathanael,
     Nicholas Alan (Guardian),
     Thomas Anthony (Assisi)
     Novices:  Barnabas Francis
     Vaughan

13 HILFIELD S. Francis Friary
     Andrew,
     Damian,
     Hugh,
     Martin John,
     Samuel,
     Vincent,
     Raphael (Chestnut House)
     Novice:  Peter

14 LEEDS
     James Anthony,
     Kentigern John

     LEICESTER S. Matthew’s House
     Beverley,
     Christine James,
     Jenny Tee

15 METHERINGHAM San Damiano
     Judith Ann,
     Liz,
     Maureen

     PLAISTOW House of the Divine Compassion
     Arnold,
     Julian,
     Donald (Crofton Road),
     Edmund (Crofton Road)

     PLAISTOW S.Mary’s Vicarage
     Chris,
     Elizabeth,
     Martin

16 SOUTHWARK Oratory of S. Alphege
     Gina,
     Joyce,
     Sue,
     Jennifer Chan (Sarawak)

     WALSINGHAM Our Lady of the Angels
     Maximilian,
     Paschal (Brother in charge)

17  Angelo (Henfield),
     Christian (Willesden Green),
     David Jardine (Belfast),
     Helen Julian
     Ronald (Saltcoats)

     Korea
     GUMI Frances,
     Jemma

     ON LEAVE James William

PAPUA NEW GUINEA PROVINCE
18 DIPOTURU
     Nathaniel Volohi,
     Rodney Benunu,
    Novice: John Gai
  
     HARURO S. Mary of the Angels Friary
     Lester Meso,
     Oswald Dumbari,
     Samuel Pokia,
     Selwyn Suma (Guardian)
     Novices: Albert,
     Clement,
     Jerry Ross,
     Lindsay Ijiba,
     Rhoy Wadidika,
     Roy Tatopi

19 KATERADA Geoffrey’s Friary
     Peter Kevin,
     Worrick (Guardian)
     Novice: Reuben Arthur

     KOKI S. Francis Friary
     Anthony Kambuwa,
     Charles Iada,
     Laurence Hauje,
     Lucas (Guardian),
     Philip Etobae

20 MARTYRS’ SCHOOL Martyrs’ House
     Collin Velei
     Novice: Willbert

     UKAKA Philip Beawa Friary
     Dominic Ombeba,
     Dudley Adia,
     Wallace Yovero (Guardian)

ON LEAVE
     Nathaniel Gari,
     Owen Paul,
     Robert Eric

PROVINCE OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
21 AUKI S .Francis Friary
     George Dau,
     Hilclif Tahani (Guardian),
     Hudson Filiga,
     Steven Watson Hovu

     BUSA Colin Baura Friary
     John Rare (Guardian),
     Judah Kea

22 HAUTAMBU La Verna Friary
     Clifton Henry,
     Ellison Ho’asipepe,
     Ham Kejava,
     Lent Fugui,
     Luke Manitara,
     Matthew Sikoboki,
     Sam Gapu,
     Samson Siho (Guardian),
     Casper Gu’urou (Fou’ala)  
     Novices: Allan Ngaife,
     Andrew Laukiara,
     Aswin Hiropuhi,
     Joe Waeho,
     Malachi Kalali,
     Noel Pwetus,
     Robert Luja,
     Rolland Mali

23 HAUTAMBU Little Portion Friary
     George,
     Hilton Togara (Guardian),
     Ini Mumua,
     John Kogudi, 
     Selwyn Tione,
     Matthew Melake ( Vanga RTC)

     HONIARA  Patteson House
     Athanasius Faifu,
     Benjamin Tabugau,
     Ezekiel Kelly,
     Francis Ngofia,
     Jackson Stancy,
     Noel Niki,
     Patrick Paoni,
     Samson Amoni (Guardian)

24 KIRA KIRA San Damiano Friary
     Andrew Manu,
     Hartman Dena,
     John Mark Ofu,
     Manasseh Birahu (Guardian)

     KOHIMARAMA S. Bonaventure Friary
     Winston Paoni

25 TEMOTU Holy Martyrs Friary
     Ellison Sera,
     Jonas Balugna (Guardian)

     VURU Michael Davis Friary
     Christopher Gegeu,
     Commins (Guardian),
     Elliot Faga,
     Martin Tawea,
     Thomas Hereward Peleba

     ON LEAVE
     Patteson Kwa’ai

26 THE SECOND ORDER
     Community of St Clare, Freeland, U.K.
     Alison Francis,
     Damian,
     Kathleen Marie,
     Mary Kathleen,
     Mary Margaret,
     Michaela,
     Paula (Abbess),
     Susan Elisabeth

27 THE THIRD ORDER
     THE MINISTERS
     Dorothy Brooker (Minister General),
     Nolan Tobias (Africa),
     Joanna Coney (Europe),
     John Hebenton (New  Zealand),
     Ken Norian (Americas),
     Ted Witham (Australia)

     The Officers, Brothers and Sisters

28 POSTULANTS AND ASPIRANTS of the three Orders

29 COMPANIONS AND ASSOCIATES

30 COMMUNITY OF THE DIVINE COMPASSION, NYANGA, ZIMBABWE
     Bhekimpilo,
     Brian,
     Peter Chapa
     Novice:  Admire

     Judith Schenck, Poor Clare Solitary, Montana,USA

31 Our Sisters and Brothers in other communities and communions

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