Virtual Fundraising for Circle "V" children's camp
The team and Fr. Peter are preparing a virtual fundraising for the Circle "V" children's camp.
(St. Vincent de Paul)
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Virtual fundraising for Circle "V" camp for children (St. Vincent de Paul) 2020
Come and See Weekend-October 2-4-2020 St. Conrad Friary, Berkeley
Marciano begins the Postulancy! Marciano received the TAU on the feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis 2020
On Saturday, August 22/2020 the Capuchins from Mission Santa Inés; the novitiate and Franciscans from other communities
join Bishop Barron for a Mass and prayer service in Solvang, CA to honor St Junípero Serra as a prayerful response to
the destruction of his statues at various locations throughout California.
Bishop Barron celebrates Mass for the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary at OMSI
Jesus came to save us!
Farewell! Br. Austin and Br. Artie are leaving OMSI after completing their summer assignment.
Great student friars. We will miss them!
NAPCC Novitiate-San Lorenzo 2020/21
Corona Virus Pandemic: Small businesses closed in Solvang.
A haunting memory of the many that have visited before the virus.
Corona Virus Pandemic: Blessings and prayers for senior citizens and care-givers at Friendship House.
Corona Virus: Blessings and prayers for senior care residents at Atterdag Village
Corona Virus Pandemic: Praying for all who have walked these now empty streets of Solvang
Fr. Javier's first English Mass at OMSI March 2020
Jackie, Fr. Rapael-visiting from El Salvador,Fr. Peter, Jesus and Cody
Religious Education Congress 2020
Br. Austin (Province of New York-Guam) former Novice at San Lorenzo with friends and Capuchin students. Studies are at the University of the Philippines.
Meeting of Vocation Directors at San Lorenzo February 2020
Students from Berkeley attending Fr. Michael James funeral services-Br. Marvin, Br. Artie and Br. Austin
January 2020
Long time friends of the Capuchins-Doris is celebrating her 90th birthday!
Ministry to our senior friends: Fr. Peter, Fr. Bob and Kathy attended the Christmas lunch hosted
for our senior friends residing at Friendship House and Atterdag Village.
Student House in Berkeley 2020
Senior Friars 2020
Fr. Robert, Fr. Peter and Fr. Moses after morning Mass at OMSI
Mass at Circle "V" Camp near Lake Cachuma. Counselors and supporters work together for a week of
spiritual and country experience for inner city children. (St. Vincent de Paul)
July 13th, 2019, Profession of Simple Vows-Friars gathering after the Mass.
Fr. Reynaldo, visiting from the St. Augustine Province is welcomed by
Br. Alex (Vocations Asst.), Fr. Peter (Vocations Director) and Br. Victor (Vocations Asst.) "Welcome Fr. Reynaldo!"
Memorial Mass for Fr. Jesus Vela OFM Cap. May 25th, 2019
Fr. Peter Banks, O.F.M. Cap., Vocation Director
Capuchin Vocation Office
P.O. Box 618
Solvang, CA 93464
(805) 686-4127
peterbanksofmcap@yahoo.com
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Special Dates to Remember
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All Saints Date: 11/1/2020 |
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Autumn Time Change Date: 11/1/2020 |
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All Souls' Day Date: 11/2/2020 |
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Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Date: 11/17/2020 |
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The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Date: 11/21/2020 |
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Come and See Weekend October 2020
A Come and See Weekend was held at St. Conrad Friary in Berkeley. Young men interested in the Capuchin-Franciscans were invited to attend this weekend.
The Transitus (passing) of St. Francis was a special part of the Weekend.
Also, the young men assisted in packing and distributing needs to the poor
Fr. Peter-Vocation Director
Br. Victor-Assistant Vocation Director
Fr. Hai-Director of Students
Fr. Hung-Director of Postulants
Br. Peter
Students also participated in the weekend:
Br. Niko
Br. Marvin
Br. Artie
Br. Austin
"Make me a Channel of Your Peace!"
Assistant Vocation Director
Br. Victor will be assisting Fr. Peter Banks in the Vocation ministry. He resides in Burlingame and will be an asset in contacting young men interested in religious life.