Vatican City, 04 August 2020 (VIS)
In his prayer intention for the month of August 2020, Pope Francis urges prayers for seafarers and those working in the maritime world.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August 2020
August 16, 2020 Fraternity Gathering
At this time, it is not certain if we will be able to attend our August 16th gathering at the friary, if not we will have our gathering by Zoom meeting. Please stay tuned for updates.
Our fraternity gatherings are on the third Sunday of the month. We start with Mass at 12 PM (Optional) in the friary chapel. After Mass, our social begins at 1 PM in the refectory followed by a fifteen to twenty-minute business meeting. Following the brief meeting, we will have the Franciscan Traditional Extraction of Saints in the chapel.
September 20, 2020 Fraternity Gathering
At this time, it is not certain if we will be able to attend our September 20th gathering at the friary, if not we will have our gathering by Zoom meeting. Please stay tuned for updates. The fraternity picnic is canceled for this year.
Our fraternity gatherings are on the third Sunday of the month. We start with Mass at 12 PM (Optional) in the friary chapel. After Mass, our social begins at 1 PM in the refectory followed by a fifteen to twenty-minute business meeting. Following the brief meeting, we will have the Franciscan Traditional Extraction of Saints in the chapel.
The History of St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity
St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity was Canonically Approved: 1980
Founding Location: St. Mark’s Church (Catonsville Maryland)
Moved to Current Location: (1992) at the Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City, Maryland (formerly known as St. Joseph of Cupertino Friary). The friar’s residence is still known as St. Joseph of Cupertino.
PAST MINISTERS AND VICE MINISTERS
1980 – 1986
Minister – Jim Manning, OFS
Vice Minister – Jean Manning, OFS (Deceased)
1986 -1992
Minister – Jean Singleton, OFS
Vice Minister – Stella Cykoski, SFO (Deceased)
1992 – 1998
Minister – Carolyn Protin, OFS
2006 -2009 Regional Minister of St. Margaret of Cortona Region
Vice Minister – Steven Potorti, OFS
1998 – 2000
Minister – Robert Lewis, SFO (Deceased)
Vice Minister – Robert Longo,OFS
2001 – 2004
Minister – Robert Longo, OFS
Vice Minister – Sherry Lewis, OFS
2004 – 2007
Minister – Sherry Lewis, SFO
Vice Minister – Lita Maisel, SFO
2007- 2010
Minister – Sheila Solomen, OFS
Vice Minister – Lita Maisel, OFS
2010 – 2013
Minister – Sheila Solomen, OFS
Vice Minister -Kevin Corcoran, OFS
2013 – 2016
Minister – Robert Longo, OFS
Vice Minister -Sherry Lewis, OFS
2016 – 2018
Minister – Robert Longo, OFS
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April 21, 2018, elected Regional Minister of St. Margaret of Cortona Region
April 21, 2018
Acting Minister – Ed Burgee, OFS
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Vice Minister – Geri Flynn, OFS
Professed Members
Activities
Franciscans Visit the Walters Art Gallery – October 28, 2011
Left to right – Lita Maisel, OFS, Lynne Float, OFS, Jean Singleton, OFS, Bob Longo, OFS, Kevin Corcoran, OFS, Sheila Solomon, OFS, Patrick Caughy, OFS and Visitors
The Missal used by St. Francis during his life
Fraternity Members Walking the Labyrinth at Bon Secour Spiritual Center November 2012
Franciscans Visit the National Art Gallery in Washington, D.C – January 18, 2014
Left to Right – Michael Radcliffe, OFS, Bob Longo, OFS, Patrick Caughy, OFS,
Jean-Louis Staudenmann
Left to Right – Bob Longo, OFS, Michael Radcliffe, OFS, Patrick Caughy, OFS,
Jean-Louis Staudenmann
Secular Franciscans performing the traditional “Extraction of Saints” ceremony – January 19, 2014
January 22, 2014
Our brother, Michael Radcliffe, OFS took the pictures below at the
“March for Life” in Washington, DC 
September 18, 2016 St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity Annual Picnic
Our annual fraternity picnic was held on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Although there was a threat of rain, our fraternity took place inside the friary rectory, all had a wonderful time. We were especially delighted to have several local fraternity’s attend this years annual picnic.
Our newly permanently professed sisters and brothers
October 23, 2016
(L – R front row) Carl Fischer, OFS, Mark McPherson, OFS, John Handiboe, OFS,
Charlie (Charlene) Heyden, OFS, Mary Chandler, OFS, Jeanne Kerins, OFS, Juliana Kim, and Boniface Kim, OFS
Carl Fischer, OFS
Mark McPherson, OFS
John Handiboe, OFS
Charlene Heyden, OFS
Mary Chandler, OFS
Jeanne Kerins, OFS
Juliana Kim, OFS
Boniface Kim, OFS
ST. JOSEPH CUPERTINO FRATERNITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 2016 – 2019
L – R Councilor: Lita Maisel, OFS, Vice Minister/Formation Director: Geri Flynn, OFS, Acting Minister: Ed Burgee, OFS, Secretary: France Staudenmann, OFS
Regional Minister: Bob Longo, OFS, Spiritual Assistant: Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM. Conv. Treasurer: Michael Radcliffe, OFS
2016 Regional Retreat at PriestField
L-R Bob Longo, OFS, Lita Maisel, OFS, Fr. Michael Heine, OFM Conv., Lynne Float, OFS, Sherry Lewis, OFS, Rosemary Whelan, OFS, James Kim, OFS
October 2018
Profession Ceremony
Sponsor – Chris Donaldson, OFS Sponsor – France Staudenmann, OFS
Newly Professed – Richard Lam, OFS Newly Professed – Denise Donaldson, OFS
Sponsor – Mary Karth, OFS Sponsor – Geri Flynn, OFS
Newly Professed – Theresa Lam, OFS Newly Professed – Karan Bevers, OFS
Sponsor – Lita Maisel, OFS Newly Professed
Newly Professed – Mick Michieli-Beasley, OFS
