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| St. Francis Friary | Iglesia de la Epifania | Community Garden | Front Porch | |
Saint Francis Friary is the newest friary in the Province, located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Society of St. Francis was invited by the Diocese of Los Angeles to open this new friary and to run the Church of the Epiphany – an historic Latino parish. The brothers moved into the old rectory of the church on August 1, 2010. Saint Francis Friary is the home of Brothers Ambrose-Cristobal, Ivanildo, Simon, and Thomas. In addition to extensive parish ministries at the Church of the Epiphany the friars also work as chaplains, offer spiritual direction and spiritual companioning, engage in preaching at other parishes, run workshops and quiet days, provide hospitality and accommodation to guests as they are able, and welcome visitors to join them for daily prayer and worship. With so few friars based in Los Angeles partnerships are crucial to our ability to serve God through our neighbors. We offer free health screening and education services through a parish nursing partnership with QueensCare. And through a partnership with the Southeast Asian Community Alliance (SEACA) the backyard of the friary has been turned into a Community Garden that also offers free weekly gardening and cooking classes. For more information, including a current schedule of worship services, please contact us at: Saint Francis Friary |
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St. Clare House |
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Saint Clare House in Berkeley is an extension of San Damiano Friary in San Francisco, and is the home of Brs. Derek, Leo-Anthony, and Jomatham Guthlac. The Society of St. Francis took over occupancy of the building in 2008 when the Order of the Holy Cross re-located their brothers living at what was then called Incarnation Priory. Located at the corner of Oxford and Cedar Streets, the house itself is owned by All Souls’ Parish next door where the friars are congregants. The friars of Saint Clare House welcome members of the neighborhood and of the community at nearby Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) for daily prayer and the Eucharist. They are also available for preaching, spiritual direction, guest accommodations, and running quiet days.
For more information, please contact the friars at:
St. Clare House 1601 Oxford Street Berkeley, CA 94709 Telephone: (510) 705-1591 Email: Broderekssf@yahoo.com |
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San Damiano Friary |
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San Damiano Friary is located in the Mission District of San Francisco not far from the Mission Dolores. For over 25 years it has been at the center of the brothers work in the Diocese of California. For about ten years the brothers also managed El Rancho Del Obispo - the Bishop's Ranch, a diocesan retreat and conference center. For a time we also had a small house in the Sunset District in conjunction with our sisters. San Damiano Friary has always offered hospitality. For many years we offered "crash-pad" space to people without shelter. We have also provided housing for refugees, students, people coming out of prison, new arrivals to San Francisco and others in the process of transition. In addition to be the home from where brothers engaged in urban ministries on the streets, in jails, hospitals, nursing homes and hospices, it is also the base for brothers going off on mission tours, leading retreats, workshops and other programs. San Damiano Friary is the home of Brothers Jude and Robert Hugh. For information of workshops, events, and Mass schedules contact the friary. San Damiano Friary |
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Little Portion Friary |
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In the spirit of St. Francis, the poor man from Assisi, the community at Little Portion Friary opens their doors and invites you to join them as they celebrate life, a spiritual journey. Whether coming alone, with a friend or in a group, our home provides a serene atmosphere for reflection and renewal; a time to be still and wait upon God. |
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Paz e bem! Somos uma comunidade de irmãos que vive o carisma de São Francisco de Assis nos dias atuais, de acordo com a realidade em que estamos inseridos. Fazemos parte da Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, 19a província da Comunhão Anglicana. Estamos presentes na Diocese Anglicana de São Paulo, nas atividades paroquiais e pastorais, nos movimentos ecumênicos e também no trabalho secular. Estamos espalhados em vários países do mundo: EUA, Inglaterra, Papua Nova Guiné, Nova Zelândia, Austrália, Ilhas Salomão, Coréia do Sul, Itália e Brasil. This is the home of Brothers James and Elton Philip. |
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