Fr. Bob’s Greeting – July 2024 Enews
To paraphrase George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” – it’s summertime, but for many the living isn’t easy. I say this because every day at Graymoor we receive many requests for prayers from all over the world.
A Special Friars’ Announcement
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement elected a new Minister General and four new Councilors during the 19th General Chapter held in May. The new leadership was installed on Saturday, July 6. Please join us in congratulating these Friars and keep them in your prayers.
Meet the Brother Behind Brockton: Brother Thomas Banacki, SA
Although he was enjoying a very successful career on Wall Street, Thomas Banacki felt a different calling. When a deacon from Bayonne, NJ, said, “You might be interested in visiting Graymoor and meeting the Friars,” he agreed.
The Pope’s July Intention: Pastoral Care of the Sick
The Holy Father offers a special prayer intention every month. In July, Pope Francis asks all Catholics to pray for the pastoral care of the sick.
Honoring Three Friars’ Jubilee
On a very hot June 22, 2024, three Friars celebrated their Diamond anniversary. Father Kenneth Cienik, SA, Father Patrick Cogan, SA and Father James Puglisi, SA will have been Friars for 60 years! They have served countless communities, dedicated to serving in ministry and education. We couldn’t let this milestone pass by without expressing our gratitude and love for them.
Friars Welcome Westchester Chordsmen
The beginning of June marked the start of our Summer Concert Series, which runs until September at St. Anthony Shrine. As part of our 125th anniversary celebration, this series is a wonderful way to connect with our Friars, Sisters, staff, and attendees on beautiful summer evenings!
Friars Welcome Supporters, Reflect on Work During Benefactor and Heritage Day
More than 75 people visited the Holy Mountain on June 6 to celebrate Heritage and Benefactor Day at Graymoor. The joyous celebration began with Mass, followed by a “blessing of the bricks” ceremony by Fr. Brian Terry, SA and Fr. James Gardiner, SA.
5 Questions: Fr. Brian Terry
The Rev. Brian Terry is finishing his tenure as minister general for the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, a Catholic congregation at Graymoor in Philipstown.
GEII Awards Four New Graymoor Scholarships
In 2022, Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute piloted a new program in collaboration with the Ecclesiological Investigations International Research Network...