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    Washington DC and Franciscan Mission Service
    with Fr. George Corrigan, OFM
    FMS_20th
    Join your fellow parishioners in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Franciscan Mission Service (FMS) by traveling with us to Washington D.C. the weekend of October 22-23.

    Franciscan Mission Service
    Franciscan Mission Service provides Catholic lay women and men the opportunity to serve and partner with poor and marginalized communities around the world while living in Franciscan communities. In 20 years FMS has trained, commissioned, supported over 110 women and men for mission in 19 different countries around the globe. Fr. George served his mission in Kenya with FMS and now serves on its Board of Directors.

    20th Anniversary Celebration
    The 20th Anniversary Benefit and Celebration will host Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM – a nationally acclaimed author, inspirational speaker, and founder of both the New Jerusalem Community and the Center for Action and Contemplation. Fr. Richard’s most recent books include: 
    • Job & the Mystery of Suffering 
    • Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality 
    • The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See
    Come spend an October weekend and enjoy some of the many sites in our nation's capitol, attend mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and join in the fun with Fr. George and other parishioner's for the celebration on Saturday evening. For more info call Kay Gerardo (813.831.3734) or email Fr. George at gcorrigan@sacredheartfla.org .

    You can download a registration form here. Print out the form, include your donation - and mark the registration "Sacred Heart, Tampa" - then mail the completed form and payment to the FMS address indicated on the registration

    If you are unable to go, but would like to donate to FMS’ anniversary fund raiser, please contact Fr. George.

    Trip Information
    Suggested Highlights of the Weekend 
    • Visit the Lincoln Memorial Friday Night. 
    • Tour the Many Museums Of The Smithsonian 
    • Visit the Franciscan Monastery and View the Replicas of the Holy Land Pilgrimage Sites (The Franciscan Monastery is located 1 block from Casa San Salvador, the mission house of FMS) 
    • Visit The Basilica Of The National Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception and Attend Mass (5:15 pm Saturday) 
    • Attend The Benefit And Celebration Of Franciscan Mission Services’ 20th Anniversary (7:00 pm Saturday Evening) The FMS celebration will be held at Trinity College – within easy walking distance of the Basilica

    HOTEL RESERVATIONS
    A block of rooms has been reserved at several hotels in the Washington DC and Alexandria, Va. area. Kay Gerardo has the complete information regarding lodging.

    AIRLINE RESERVATIONS
    • SOUTHWEST (to Baltimore-Washington International)
    • UNITED (Washington Dulles)
    • AIRTRAN (Washington Reagan, Dulles, and BWI)
    • US AIRWAYS (Washington Reagan)
    All the regional airports have Metro access to downtown Washington