Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Franciscan Firefighter Ministries


Saturday, November 23, 2013
Readers Theater
Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum, Jackson and Adams Streets
7:00 P.M – 8:30 P.M.
Bring your own refreshments, folding chair and dress warm
Readings, Songs and Play for the season of autumn

Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Maples Repertory Theater, Macon, MO
8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Cost: $55.00 for ticket and transportation – lunch is on your own
Ben Franklin Shopping, Jaegers Coffee Shop
Meet at the Vermont Methodist Church parking lot
9th and Vermont Streets  

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 (Thanksgiving Eve)
QND High School
Holy Hoops Basketball Game
7:00 P.M. door open 7:30 P.M. game
$3.00 for students, $5.00 for adults
Police, Fire, EMS to benefit the Franciscan ministries (tornado relief for the Midwest)

Friday, December 6, 2013
St. Nicholas Day - Holiday Shopping Trip
New outlet malls at Chesterfield, MO at Boones Crossing
$35.00 for motor coach ticket
Departure: 8:00 A.M.
Return to Quincy by: 7:30 P.M.
Parking: Vermont Methodist Parking lot.
No alcoholic on motor coach
Checks payable to: FFM (Franciscan Firefighter Ministries)
Limited seating – full payment reserves your seat

Saturday, December 7, 2013
Cards for a Cause 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Come and join St. Nicholas with others for an afternoon of creativity!
Frese Ornamental Nursery, 3100 North 18th Street, Quincy, Illinois 62305
Each person will be able to hand craft 10 greeting cards with one of the instructors.
The cost is $30.00 per 10 cards all proceeds will go towards the Franciscan Firefighter Ministries.
If you can’t participate, call in your order(s) and we will make up 10 greeting cards for you!
Your participation in this fundraiser will help Brother Ed as chaplain to firefighters and other first responders in need.
Call Brother Ed at 217-316-4335 to register or place your order.


Central Fire House - Christmas Open House
Friday, December 13, 2013 – 9th and Vermont Streets
5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Visit with Santa Claus (arrives at 6:00 P.M.)
Fire truck rides, refreshments!

Outreach to the Poor Clare’s in New Orleans, LA
Saturday, December 14 – Wednesday, December 18, 2013
St. Clare Monastery – Tau House Ministries
Helping the nuns with their gardens, cooking and decoration

Note: These fundraisers are designed to help support the Franciscan Friars and there many ministries in Quincy. In a more direct way, it helps Brother Ed as fire chaplain.
Mondays: Grief Support Group
5:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M.
Meetings take place at O’Griff’s on Hampshire in the square

 
Wednesdays: Bible Studies for the youth and adults
Prayer Meeting will take place in homes or coffee houses e.g. Starbucks, Panera, Bailey’s each week.
Time for prayer: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

For further information you can contact Brother Ed, OFM
217-316-4335 or firechaplainqfd@gmail.com