Welcome to the Fr. Tom Fratus Foundation webpage!
Who was Fr. Tom Fratus, OFM?
Fr. Tom Fratus, OFM, was a Franciscan friar who had a great love for the poor. The warm relationships he developed before his death on May 4, 2006 changed the lives of countless persons. He is warmly remembered by friends, family, his brother friars, students and teachers at Nazareth Academy, and parishioners for his humility and simplicity. He trusted Jesus in everything and found good in everyone.
Fr. Tom's legacy continues through the Fr. Tom Fratus Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that was established by a few of Fr Tom's friends so that his work of helping the poor could continue after his death. The Foundation supports Franciscan Outreach Association, one of his favorite projects. The Foundation helps the homeless in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, who has been quoted as saying:
"Start by doing what is necessary
Next do what is possible
Suddenly you'll be doing the impossible"
Golf Outing - Weds, August 26, 2009
The third annual Fr. Tom Fratus Foundation GOLF OUTING is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Boulder Ridge Country Club, featured special guests include Michael Andretti, Johnny Lattner, Randy Hundley, and Peter Longo. For info go to the golf outing page.
There are several wonderful reflections about Fr. Tom on the web. Here they are...
from St. Peter's Church in the Loop - the bulletin of May 21, 2006 http://www.stpetersloop.org/libraries/2/50.pdf
from the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart Province - the newsletter of May 11, 2006 http://www.thefriars.org/atp/ATP-060511.pdf
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