Mission Statement
Inspired by the life and rule of Saint Francis, we commit ourselves to bringing the reality of Christ and His love into the daily life of the world, so that those we meet can encounter Christ by reading the Scripture of our lives.
We will live out the Gospel message through prayer, penance, formation and social action, bring the Gospel to Life and Life to the Gospel.
Seeing Christ in all of creation and in each person, we will devote our life to service, excluding none and welcoming all.
About Our Fraternity
Is God calling You
If you have a Franciscan vocation, you probably have a desire to do something more. Perhaps you feel a need for support in growing spiritually. Or, deep down, you sense a need to serve God in a special way. Or, for years, you have felt an affinity with St. Francis. He seems to pop up all around and you just don't know why. Perhaps, God is calling you!
Getting to know the OFS better may be a way to determine if you have a vocation.
You'll have plenty of time to get to know us before you make any commitment. The OFS requires three months of orientation and six months of inquiry. During that time, you'll come to our monthly gatherings and have a few informal classes. Then, you feel the call to continue, you'll have another 18 to 36 months of formal discussion, education, and involvement as a candidate.
If you feel that God is calling you to do something more, please contact us.