St. Bonaventure Fraternity gathers regularly for prayer, formation, and fellowship. These gatherings nurture our Francicscan vocation and strengthen our sense of community. Gatherings meet at 1 pm in the Activity Center of Sacred Heart Mission Church, 207 Palmetto Ave., North, Green Cove Springs.
Directions to Sacred Heart Mission Church can be located on them map found on the Contact page.
Gathering Dates for the remainder of 2026
- September 19th
- October 3rd (More information in Save the Date, below)
- November 21st (Day of Reflection) *note location change
- December 19th (Christmas Gathering)
*For special occasions and celebrations, we gather at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, our host parish at 7190 US 17, Fleming Island. This sacred space holds a special place in our fraternity life as we come togather to celebrate and give thanks.
Save the date for these special occasions located in Fleming Island.
October 3rd, 10 am, Blessing of the animals. “Calling all Creatures Great and Small”
“Come and See” 1pm – 2:30pm in the Sacred Heart, Fleming Island, Activity Center
October 3rd, 3 pm, Transitus service. A moving commemoration of the Saint’s final moments and his embrace of “Sister Death”.
November 21st, Day of Reflection with Fr. Nick Mormando, OFM CAP, beginning at 9:30 am with Mass at 12 noon.