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The Franciscan Friars of Mary Immaculate (O.F.M.I. - Ordinis Franciscanorum Mariae Immaculatae) is an association following the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi in the Rule of 1223 and the Marian theology of St. Maximilian Kolbe, making the community as much Marian as it is Franciscan. Founded in 1984 by Fr. David Przedwiecki, the association does not yet have canonical approval and is still seeking recognition from a Roman Catholic bishop.
The City of Mary is a 74 acre area of farm, field and woodland owned by City of Mary, Mount Morris, INC. where the Franciscan Friars of Mary Immaculate live, pray and work. Established in 1992 and located in Mount Morris, Michigan, only a couple of miles from Flint, the area is agricultural with many people growing crops or raising farm animals.
Latest News
Crib Cross Crown Newsletter - Spring 2010
The Spring 2010 issue of the Crib Cross Crown is available for download. Click here to go to the newsletter page.
JMI Summer Camp for Boys, Summer 2010
The camp will be at the City of Mary, in Mount Morris, MI. and will be from June 27 through July 17. We are asking a $375 donation for three weeks or $125 per week if the camper is staying for less than three weeks.
We are looking for camp alumni to help us get the word out. If you are one of the many young people who have benefited from the J.M.I. camp in the last twenty years please consider helping us to promote the camp. The flyer is available just by clicking on the poster on the left, print it and distribute it but please do not put it in churches (our community is still seeking recognition from a bishop).
Marie Revord - Requiescant in Pace
The grandmother of Fr. Joseph Christensen passed away on March 31. She had 10 children, 48 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren, and 36 great-great-grandchildren.
Father David Suffers a Stroke
On the morning of January 18, Fr. David suffered a stroke in the friary. He was brought to the hospital in time to have TPA administered and shortly began to show signs of improvement. By the evening he showed no signs of paralysis, responded to prayers and was able to answer some questions. After being in the hospital for a week, he returned home to the friary and is doing well. Please keep his recovery in your prayers.
Anna Barbara Dziadziola - Requiescat in Pace
The mother of Third Order Member, Elaine Lewis, passed away on February 10, 2010.
Donna Rachwal - Requiescat in Pace
Donna and her mother Virgina, are good friends of the community as well as Third Order Franciscans.
Dominic Cusumano - Requiescat in Pace
Passed away on May 19, 2009. He was the father of Vincent Cusumano who was a member of the community in 1984.
Marilyn Yvonne Rosedale - Requiescat in Pace
Known as Mother Yvonne, she was the mother of three Seraphicum students and three girls who attended our J.M.I. camp; the founder of the Handmaids of Nazareth; and a friend of Fr. David and the community. She passed away on April 26, 2009.
Youth for Mary Immaculate Summer Camp for Boys
The twenty-first annual J.M.I. summer camp for boys will be from June 28 - July 18, 2009. If you want your child to attend then please download and fill out a form and send it in butroom is limited so please get your information in to us as quickly as possible.
We are looking for camp alumni to help us get the word out. If you are one of the many young people who have benefited from the J.M.I. camp in the last twenty years please consider helping us to promote the camp. The flyer is available just by clicking on the poster on the left, print it and distribute it but please do not put it in churches (our community is still seeking recognition from a bishop).
Crib Cross Crown Newsletter - Spring 2009
The Spring 2009 issue of the Crib Cross Crown is available for download. Click here to go to the newsletter page.
Don Samull - Requiescat in Pace
Don Samull, a long-time member of the O.F.M.I. Auxiliary passed away on March 5, 2009.
Fr. Valerian Rykowski - Requiescat in Pace
Fr. Val Rykowski, a holy priest and good friend of the community passed away on March 1, 2009. He was residing at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, MI.
First Issues of the Crib Cross Crown
The first issues of the Crib Cross Crown Newsletter from 1983 and 1984 have been republished as a part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Franciscan Friars of Mary Immaculate. Click here to go to the newsletter page.
Reginald Bates - Requiescat in Pace
Reginald Bates, the husband of third order member, Rosemary Bates, passed away on January 10, 2009. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
New Third Order Meeting Video
The newest third order meeting video is up. Br. Daniel explains the significance of advent.
Crib Cross Crown Winter Issue
The newest edition of the Crib Cross Crown is out, please go to the Crib Cross Crown Download Page.
Franciscan Family Picnic 2008
We would like to thank everyone who came to our picnic on September 14th. Hurricane Ike, an expected but unwanted guest, showed up and soaked everyone. Thanks Collie, Tom & Elaine!
Catherine McKinnon - Requiescat in Pace
Catherine McKinnon, a third order member in Detroit and sister of Blanche Mayer, passed away on September 2nd. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Diane Stackpoole - Requiescat in Pace
Diane Stackpoole, the wife of Brian Stackpoole, passed away as a result of a fatal asthma attack. Please pray for Brian and his daughter, Charlotte.
New English Translation of the Mass
The long-awaited retranslation of the Roman Missal is almost ready. On August 4th the Vatican approved the "White Book" and is available online from the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Here is a link to the document.
Scripture Quotes
And if I shall also ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go. [Lk. 22:68]
And the whole multitude of them rising up, led him to Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying: We have found this man perverting our nation, [Lk. 23:1-2]
And the chief priests and the scribes stood by, earnestly accusing him. And Herod with his army set him at nought, and mocked him, putting on him a white garment, and sent him back to Pilate. [Lk. 23:10-11]
And the chief priests accused him in many things. And Pilate again asked him, saying: Answerest thou nothing? behold in how many things they accuse thee. [Mt. 15:3-4]
For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him up out of envy. [Mt. 15:10]
And from henceforth Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend. [Jn. 19:12]
And so Pilate being willing to satisfy the people, released to them Barabbas, and delivered up Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. [Mt. 15:15]