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Capuchin Franciscan Friars Move to Frankford

The Friars are a Roman Catholic religious order of men who work in various ministries.  Some serve in parishes.  Others are at work at St. John’s Hospice down on Vine Street and one is a chaplain at Curran-Fromhold prison.

They had been living in West Philly but purchased the former St. Joachim convent at 1509 Church Street and have now moved in.

The residence is called a Friary and along with the Friars are postulants who are young men in the process of deciding whether they will join the order.

Early in 2017 there will be a daily Mass, Monday through Saturday, open to the public at St. Joachim Church.  The times and other details will be made public as they become available.

Brother Kip Ledger, Guardian of the Friary (R) and the postulants at the St. Joachim Feast Day Mass held in July.

Brother Kip Ledger, Guardian of the Friary (R) and the postulants at the St. Joachim Feast Day Mass held in July.

If you see any of the Friars or postulants in the neighborhood, say hello.  They are a friendly group and are getting to know the community.

 

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New Original Drama Coming to Frankford

It would not be the Christmas season without the Second Baptist drama ministry offering a new original production.  This year its on December 9th and 10th and titled “Everybody Needs Jesus”.

Second Baptist always does a great job with these shows and this year will be no exception.  The music is always exceptional.  The group is rehearsing tirelessly to make sure their performance will please your family.

See the details below.  We’ll see you at the show.

 

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Thanksgiving Week in Frankford

There are events all week but these are a few of the highlights.  It started this week at Dining with Dignity at St. Mark’s Church on Saturday.

We then went over to the Northeast Baptist Church on Tackawanna Street.

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The Frankford High/North Catholic Football Turkey Bowl comes back for the 7th year to Frankford Stadium on Thursday.  PLAYERS MUST ARRIVE @ 7:30AM. GAME WILL START @ 8:00AM!!!

The Oldheads play over at Gambrel at about 11 AM.  It’s just for fun but all are welcome.

Some friends in Frankford will be serving the annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving at Greater Love Baptist Church.  See the details below.

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

 

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Holiday Bazaar at John Neumann

The St. John Neumann Center is home for some of our retired Frankford residents.  If you are stopping by for a visit on December 4th, stop by the Holiday Bazaar.  Lots of vendors for your holiday shopping for that special one of a kind gift! Come one come all! Shop all the varied vendor tables for hand crafted items, jewelry, candles, and many one of a kind giftsfor the holiday and all year long.  See details below.

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