OFS Calgary | St. Mary's Fraternity O.F.S

Welcome!

We are Secular Franciscans, of St. Mary’s Fraternity, in Calgary, Alberta Canada. We are men and women, singles and couples, young and old, from all walks of life, united in our desire to embrace the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. In responding to God’s call in our lives, we strive to live a Gospel-infused life in the secular world, in our homes, communities and workplaces. We invite you to explore our website and find out...

About Us

The Secular Franciscan Order, or Ordo Franciscanus Sæcularis (OFS), is an official Order within the Catholic Church. St. Francis of Assisi established it in 1221 for lay men and women wanting to follow his way of life. Unlike religious brothers and sisters, those in secular orders do not remove themselves from the world but remain in it. Secular Franciscans meet each month in local fraternities, to pray, study, worship and encourage one another...

Spirituality

“Let us desire nothing else, let us want nothing else, let nothing else please us and cause us delight except our Creator, Redeemer and Savior, the only true God; Who is the fullness of good, all good, every good, the true and supreme good; Who alone is good, merciful, gentle, delightful, and sweet; Who alone is holy, just, true, and upright; Who alone is kind, innocent, clean; from Whom, through Whom and in Whom is all pardon, all grace, all...

Documents

The Secular Franciscan Order, formerly known as the Third Order of St. Francis, is an official Order within the Catholic Church, established by St. Francis of Assisi early in the thirteenth century. By profession, we promise to follow a Rule of Life approved and confirmed by Pope Paul VI in June of 1978. The Rule and General Constitutions of our Order are found here, as well as the National Formation Objectives from the National...

Upcoming Events

Our next information session will be at St. Luke’s church on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in the upstairs room between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

General Gathering Schedule for 2024–2025

Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Mass at 2:00 p.m.
No meeting in October
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Sunday, February 23 2025 (4th Sunday)
Sunday, March 16, 2025 – Stations of the Cross at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Sunday, May 25, 2025 (4th Sunday) Mass at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 22, 2025 (4th Sunday)

Franciscan News

REMINDER: 75TH ANNIVERSARY MT. ST. FRANCIS CELEBRATION

Festival Day
Saturday, August 10
10 am – 4 pm
Stage Entertainment –
Historical Displays –
Food Trucks – Trail Walks

Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, August 11
Eucharist at 11am
with Bishop McGrattan
and Provincial Pierre Charland
BBQ Banquet to follow

Day of Recollection
for the Franciscan Family
Monday, August 12
10 am – 7 pm
Friars, Franciscan Sisters,
Secular Franciscans –
Eucharist – Sharing Circles –
Memorial Tribute – Ritual

Book Review

Dr. Gerry Turcotte’s latest book celebrates the messy, funny, awkward and beautiful moments of our lives, with the premise that they offer ample potential for grace and growth.

Our Brothers and Sisters

St. Agnes of Assisi was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer, and she became the abbess of a monastery for Franciscan “Poor Ladies” in Monticelli, near Florence.

"“We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.” -St. Francis of Assisi"