2024 Franciscan Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
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St. Margaret of Cortona
2024 OFS Chapter of Mats
Register NOW for St. Margaret of Cortona
2024 OFS Chapter of Mats
Registration is NOW OPEN for our September 6-8, 2024 Chapter of Mats to be held at the beautiful Claggett Center in Adamstown, Maryland. Under the theme of The Next 800 Years, we will explore where we have been, where we are now, and where we are going.
How are we as Secular Franciscans poised to bring Christ to our world?
What unique gifts do we have to offer?
Register between NOW and APRIL 30
to receive the early-bird rate.
This discount is a gift from the region to assist you in participating in the Chapter of Mats
Deadlines:
Early-bird discount Submit online registration form Due by April 30, 2024
Non-Refundable Deposit $150.00 Due by June 1, 2024
Full remaining balance Based on housing selection Due by Aug. 1, 2024
Note: See payment options below. After August 1, all reservations are final and non-refundable.
Housing Options:
Housing options will include single and double hotel-like rooms with private baths in the Christiane Inn, in close proximity to the dining room and meeting rooms. Accommodations are also available in cottages, downhill from the dining and meeting space. Cottages have two twin beds per room and shared baths down the hall.
Event Costs:
All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast) and registration fees are included in the cost of the rooms. The lodging cost is based on the type of housing selected from the options below. There are no additional fees.
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- Inn – single room/1 queen bed for 1 person ($265 by April 30/$315 after May 1)
- Inn – 2nd person in single room/1 queen bed for 2 persons ($208 per person by April 30/$235 per person after May 1) – must designate roommate
- Inn – double room/2 queen beds for 2 persons ($225 per person by April 30/$275 per person after May 1) – roommate may be designated or assigned
- Inn – double room/2 queen beds for three persons ($200 per person by April 30/$230 per person after May 1) – must designate roommates
- Inn – double room/2 queen beds for four persons ($188 per person by April 30/$210 per person after May 1) – must designate roommates
- Cottage – two twin beds per room for 2 persons ($185 per person by April 30/$235 per person after May 1) – roommate may be designated or assigned (no single rooms in cottages)
(Below is a map of the Claggett Center)
PLEASE NOTE: Single rooms are limited and available on a 1st come, 1st served basis. If you want a single room, or to reserve any other room of your choice, we encourage you to register and pay the $150 deposit ASAP.
To enhance the participation of all our brothers and sisters, disability and dietary accommodations, and language interpretation/translation will be available throughout the Chapter of Mats. Please indicate your requests on the registration form.
Payment Options: Payment can be made via check or credit card (subject to 3.5% fee).
- Checks should be made payable to Margaret of Cortona Region, and mailed to Peter Noyes, 1904 Atkisson Road, Joppa, MD 21085-1811.
- If you wish to pay by credit card (with an additional 3.5% fee), mark that box on the registration form and you will receive an invoice and payment instructions from Peter Noyes.
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WE NEED YOU!
To make our upcoming OFS Chapter of Mats memorable, we wish to include in the planning fraternity members willing to share their talents by working with the subcommittees in the various capacities listed below. Please indicate on the registration form the subcommittee(s) for which you would like to volunteer:
- Program
- Liturgy and Environment
- Publicity
- Access
- Registration and Welcome
- Social
- Onsite volunteer (usher, guide, etc.)
To Register, click here for the fillable form.
If you have any questions or need help with registering, email Peter Noyes at pnoyesofs@gmail.com and to Janice Benton at jbentonsfo@gmail.com.
NOTE: Please indicate on the form whether paying by check or credit card. (Reminder: credit cards are subject to a 3.5% fee)
Click on the 2024 Chapter of Mats Flyer to share with your fraternity members.
Below is a map of the campus
(click on the picture below to enlarge the map)
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2024 Chapter of Mats
September 6 – 8, 2024
3035 Buckeystown Pike
Adamstown, MD 21710
(Click on the picture below to go to the Claggett Center website)
Scroll down for pictures at the Claggett Center
Emergency Medical Form
All attendees must fill out an Emergency Medical Form to keep in their room while attending the weekend Chapter of Mats. Click on the blue 2023 Emergency Medical Form fill out the form, print a copy, and bring it with you to the Chapter of Mats.
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