The Franciscan Missionary Union
The 'Duns Scotus FMU' is one of the most active third-world groups in the
Diocese and possibly in the country. Under it's Director, Fr Noel O'Dwyer OFM,
the volunteers, some 20 in number, led by Margaret Granachan,
are kept busy opening boxes, acknowledging them, answering correspondence,
thanking for donations, sending the proceeds to the Franciscan Missions in India
and South Africa. Evangelisation and Mission are a focus of prayer, particularly
at the St Antony Novena. The annual Mission Sale in November is one of the biggest
events in the South-side of Glasgow and raises a large sum for the Franciscan Missions.
In addition this same team of volunteers, drawn from the whole of Glasgow, assists the
Provincial Director in his work of promoting the Franciscan Missions throughout
the Franciscan Province in Scotland, Wales and England.
Francis of Glasgow
Regularly meeting in the Greyfriars Centre, Francis of Glasgow has a membership of all the Franciscans in the Glasgow Arch-diocese
and in the neighbouring Dioceses. They are concerned with Franciscan Formation, with working together as Franciscans and
celebrating and sharing the Franciscan Charism. Once a month a full day, open to everyone, is held at the Greyfriars Centre.
This is always on a Franciscan subject. A special emphasis is on the Gospels as they relate to Franciscan life. We are grateful
to have, in addition to local lecturers, speakers coming from other parts of the Franciscan Province. Participants in these days have
come from as far afield as Aberdeen. Other gatherings are held for prayer, for community and to show hospitality. A major project
is a Millenium project to start an Aids drop-in Centre in Glasgow run by Franciscans. Francis of Glasgow is one way in which we reach
out to Glasgow and beyond to bring the message of Francis to the extended community.
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