September 25, 2007
Reception of New CFR Postulants
Postulancy is the first stage of formation for the friars. Each year postulancy begins with a simple ceremony on the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, September 8th. We truly see each new brother as a gift from Our Lady.
Making the journey to New York was a big step for these men. As the vocation director, I have had the privilege to walk with them on this journey. They have come from many different places: from California to England!
Now the process of formation begins. They will be learning about our way of life. As we each live our vocations, we strive to offer a whole-hearted yes to the Lord. Mary was the only human person to offer a complete and total yes: "Let it be done unto me according to your word!" May she help all of us to be more like her.
God bless,
Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
Saint Joseph Friary
New York, NY
Fr. Luke Fletcher, Vocation Director
Our New CFR Postulants - 2007
(rear, l-r) Fr. Leo Fisher, Postulant Director; Br. Christopher McBride, Assistant Postulant Director; Jesse Madrid (El Paso, TX); Scott Montgomery (Lincoln, NE); Fr. Bernard Murphy, Community Servant; Mark Aycock (Lafayette, LA); Steven Fleming (Birmingham, England); Peter Ibisi (London, England); Fr. Luke Fletcher, Vocation Director. (front, l-r) Jeremiah Jordan (Steubenville, OH); Paul Sgoutas (Wilton, CT); Freddie Solorio (Santa Ana, CA); Keith Greiner (Anaheim Hills, CA); Diego Rivero (Caracas, Venezuela); Br. Sebastian Kajko, Assistant Vocation Director
(above) Keith Greiner receives the postulant cross from Fr. Leo Fisher and Fr. Luke
(below, left): evening prayer
(below, right) Fr. Bernard Murphy preaches during the reception ceremony
