The Passing of St. Francis of Assisi. Please join the Spiritus Sanctus Secular Franciscan Fraternity in remembering the Passing of St. Francis on Thursday, October 3rd at St. Francis Church, Brainerd, following the 5:30 evening Mass.  Franciscan  Friars,  Consecrated  Religious  and  Secular Franciscans  throughout  the  world  participate  in  noting  St.Francis’ death in evening prayer on the anniversary of his death. The fraternity is hosting a reception in the Social Hall following the remembrance.