Friars of St. Joseph of Cupertino Province
Thanksgiving & Praise
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we give God all glory and praise. When Jesus instituted the Eucharist, he established it as an act of thanksgiving. “Eucharist” is derived from the Greek word “eucharisteo” meaning “to give thanks.” Our Catholic faith teaches Read More …
Remembing All The Faithful Departed
ALL SAINTS’ DAY – NOVEMBER 1 We celebrate All Saints’ Day, a Holy Day of Obligation and we remember the communion of Saints—our unity of all Saints both earth and heaven. It’s our day to be mindful of what we Read More …
Celebrating The Feast Day of Holy Seraphic Father Saint Francis of Assisi
At 9:30 AM, October 4th, 2024, at the Annunciation Friary, we welcomed friars, who belong to Saint Anthony Friary, Long Khanh Community, OFM Capuchin, and some sisters, who came from many Congregations in the Third Order to solemnly celebrate the Read More …
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
On October 4th we celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis, our Founder of the Franciscan Order. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226) is the patron saint of Italy, animals, and ecology. During his life, he astounded and inspired the Read More …