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The Order Franciscans of Divine Mercy and Love of God is an Old Catholic religious order founded in Massachusetts under Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus INC a duly recognized Religious Non Profit Independent Old Catholic church of the Independent Catholic Church of the Americas who have dedicate themselves to live out the call to St. Francis “go rebuild My Church” as a call to each one of us to encourage unity within the Mystical Body of Christ, The Universal Church, and to gather all who accept Christ as their redeemer and Savior together as is their rite by their Baptism. The Franciscans of Divine Mercy have both professed Religious Clergy and Third Order Regular members who consist of both clergy and Lay persons.
We are dedicated to healing those who have been hurt by some churches actions of discrimination and selectivity but yearn for a Catholic spirituality, liturgy and to partake of the Eucharist and we serve all God's children especially the elderly, sick, divorced, and poor. We serve as chaplains to nursing homes, and hospices and make home visitations to those who are shut-ins because of health or age or lack of transportation bringing them Eucharist and celebrating mass in their homes.
We welcome and encourage the inclusion of women and married persons into the priesthood.
We live our vows as partnered/married or single persons, male and female, under the rule of life established by St. Francis. The vow of Chastity is not a requirement but is encouraged for single persons.
We affirm and proclaim the Divine Mercy and Infinite Love of God for all people regardless of their race, nationality, sexual orientation or marital situation.
Members of the Order serve as Lay Apostles, vowed Brothers, Sisters, Deacons and Priests in parish ministries, hospital and nursing home ministries and outreach programs to the poor, homeless, youth and seniors.
Our main office and Divine Mercy Parish in located in Franklin Massachusetts.
This week we will be welcoming into the Fraanciscans of Divine Mercy and Love of God Christopher J. Bashaw as a postulant at the 11:00 AM Mass at St. Jospeh Cupertino Parish the home parish of the New England Diocese of the Independent Catholic Church in Fall River MA.
Begging for God
In accordance with the official rule of all Franciscan order formulated and approved in 1223 which states in Paragraph VI the following; VI. The brothers should appropriate nothing for themselves; and on how alms should be begged; and concerning sick brothers. The brothers should appropriate neither house, nor place, nor anything for themselves; but should go confidently after alms, serving God in poverty and humility, as pilgrims and strangers in this world. Nor should they feel ashamed, for God made himself poor in this world for us. This is that peak of the highest poverty which has made you, my dearest brothers, heirs and kings of the kingdom of heaven, poor in things but rich in virtues. Let this be your portion. It leads into the land of the living and, adhering totally to it, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ wish never to have anything else in this world, beloved brothers….And let them securely make their needs known to one another. I make the needs our ministry and Franciscan order are in great need of in order to continue to serve God’s children, especially those sick, aged, shut-ins and those who have felt rejected and cast aside by society.
Our Ministry desperately needs;
1. A reliable efficient station Wagon type vehicle so we can travel to all those we serve.
2. A space to celebrate the Eucharist that is handicap accessible and in the greater Metro West region of Massachusetts.
3. Sufficient financial resources to meet our current obligations and to reduce our debt which averages close to $400 a month
All donations to our ministry are tax deductible to residents of the United States and in countries that give non-profit church donations a tax deduction.
To let us know of a vehicle call Fr. Bob @ 508-520-0992
Financial donations may safely be sent by credit or debit card using the PAYPAL DONATION links on our web sites; www.missionstsergius.org and www.franciscansdivinemercy.org
Or sending a check or money order to:
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus,
C/O Middlesex Savings Bank,
850 Washington Street,
Holliston, MA 01746
In accordance with the official rule of all Franciscan order formulated and approved in 1223 which states in Paragraph VI the following; VI. The brothers should appropriate nothing for themselves; and on how alms should be begged; and concerning sick brothers. The brothers should appropriate neither house, nor place, nor anything for themselves; but should go confidently after alms, serving God in poverty and humility, as pilgrims and strangers in this world. Nor should they feel ashamed, for God made himself poor in this world for us. This is that peak of the highest poverty which has made you, my dearest brothers, heirs and kings of the kingdom of heaven, poor in things but rich in virtues. Let this be your portion. It leads into the land of the living and, adhering totally to it, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ wish never to have anything else in this world, beloved brothers….And let them securely make their needs known to one another. I make the needs our ministry and Franciscan order are in great need of in order to continue to serve God’s children, especially those sick, aged, shut-ins and those who have felt rejected and cast aside by society.
Our Ministry desperately needs;
1. A reliable efficient station Wagon type vehicle so we can travel to all those we serve.
2. A space to celebrate the Eucharist that is handicap accessible and in the greater Metro West region of Massachusetts.
3. Sufficient financial resources to meet our current obligations and to reduce our debt which averages close to $400 a month
All donations to our ministry are tax deductible to residents of the United States and in countries that give non-profit church donations a tax deduction.
To let us know of a vehicle call Fr. Bob @ 508-520-0992
Financial donations may safely be sent by credit or debit card using the PAYPAL DONATION links on our web sites; www.missionstsergius.org and www.franciscansdivinemercy.org
Or sending a check or money order to:
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus,
C/O Middlesex Savings Bank,
850 Washington Street,
Holliston, MA 01746
The following are links to sites that we recommend:
http://www.wagly.org/ West Suburban Alliance of GLBT Youth (WAGLY)
http://www.missionstsergius.org Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus Web Site