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October 3, 2016
On Sunday Sister Irenemaree renewed her vows. It was fitting for her to do so since
George Rodak, her father from Australia, has been visiting
in the States.
On Friday evening, a capacity crowd of 420, filled both
chapels for a wonderful concert titled “with gratitude” by David Haas, Marty
Haugen and Michael Joncas. These three
gentlemen make beautiful music both as individuals and together. The 32-page program included words and music
to all the songs they sang…and we got to sing along on some of the songs. This was another event to celebrate our
Community’s 125th anniversary.
Yesterday we had the 21st annual Blessing of the
Animals at Washington Park, a few blocks north of the Motherhouse. There were six of us blessing each pets. First was a short prayer service and then
each pet was individually blessed. Fittingly,
the song we sang was, “All Creatures of Our God and King.” Each pet was also given a blessed medal to be
attached to their collar—for fish I guess they have to tape the medal to the
fish tank!
Tonight at 7 p.m. we have a prayer service called the
Transitus. This is a prayer service
Franciscans have on the eve of the feast of Saint Francis, to commemorate the
death of Saint Francis.
Thursday, the 6th, we have Taize Prayer in Chapel
at 7 p.m.
Friday evening and Saturday Sister Elise will be directing a
retreat for persons who will make their commitment as Franciscan Associates on
Sunday at the 11 a.m. Mass.
The pumpkin and squash are now harvested. While outside on Friday, I discovered, behind
the barn, a trailer filled with this beautiful garden produce. Lots of good winter eating on that
trailer. Thank you, Sister Ruth and
helpers, for all your work to make this possible.
Here’s a picture from the Peace Garden. Since we’ve not had frost yet, everything is
still beautiful!
Happy Feast of Saint Francis. You will be remembered in our prayers.
God bless you.
Sister Mary Lou
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