MINISTER'S MESSAGE

       I hope everyone had a very blessed Thanksgiving day, with family and loved ones, and serving those less fortunate. 

       The season of Advent is upon us beginning Sunday, December 1, 2013.  Perhaps we can all spend a little more time this Advent in prayer and meditation and a little less time shopping.  I know of a family that gave up all of their gift exchanging and took that money and bought things for needy people.  Perhaps more of us might do that, as part of our continued effort to be poor in spirit, detached from material things.  

      The Regional Council also has a lot to do this last month of the year, with closing out our books, making a budget, and planning for the Visitation from NAFRA at our Chapter in January.  If you have any burning issue that you would like the REC to discuss at its meeting on December 7th, or that you would like to have brought up at Chapter in January, please let me know as soon as possible.  Our visitors will be National Vice-Minister Elaine Hedtke, and National Spiritual Assistant Br. Bob Brady, OFM.  Every minister and leader should be at the Chapter gathering from Friday afternoon through Sunday noon, prepared to give our visitors a warm welcome and let them know how we are doing.

                        Your sister and servant,
                                 Sylvia

Rev. 11/29/13