The Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order gathered on Nov. 18 at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa to celebrate its 12th anniversary as an established fraternity. The pastor, Father Siegfred Dosdos, joined them after the meeting for a special buffet and fellowship. As always, the group collected non-perishable food for the needy and cat and dog food for sheltered animals. Members also submitted donations of items from a wish list of the St. Francis Intergenerational Center for their preschool and adult day care center in Ewa, their end of year service project for the community. (Photo courtesy of Jim Doyle)