St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity Bulletin
Vol. 12 No. 4   April 15, 2007

Minister's message
by Kim

Spring is in the air. So is snow. Normally when I write this column, there is usually an idea foremost in my mind. I suspect my jumble of thoughts has a lot to do with the upcoming election. By the time you read this, there will be a new council.

I have been blessed to serve with such a wonderful council. They have provided me great support, lots of ideas and wonderful feedback. No one can be a minister without this support. There was great support from the fraternity as well. I hope that the new council will experience the same support.

I look forward to working on the Fall Gathering and being more involved in ongoing formation. The Brown�s Valley group having their first profession is great on so many fronts. I remember how concerned we were to be so remote from the forming group. We�re still remote physically, but not spiritually. I believe they will be a great addition to the region.

It is exciting to experience the joy that St. Francis felt whenever others chose to follow his radical way of gospel living. The one joy St. Francis never experienced: welcoming his replacement while still living.

On a sadder note, we mourn the passing of Lorraine Gunderson. I remember her humor, the kind of humor that comes with approaching life as a challenge. She�s exploring heaven with Peg Arf now.