Three of our Sisters; Sister Lorita, Emy Beth and Mary Frances came from Manitowoc, WI. during their Christmas break to spend a week at Mount Bayou with our Sisters who live and serve at the St. Gabriel Mercy Center. They helped with many things in both the convent and the Center, While here they experienced many things new to them, but familiar to those who live in the Delta. We were happy to have them come and visit us here at St. Francis and see our life before they returned home to Manitowoc.
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First on the agenda was a tour of our home. This would be a guest bedroom.
Next came a visit to our school as Sister Mary Ann explains the parish and school organization.
They couldn’t miss seeing our church with all of its beautiful Christmas decorations.
After the tour everyone settled in to share the latest Community news from the Motherhouse and ask what experiences in Mississippi the Manitowoc arrivals found surprising.
Sister Emy Beth keeps trying to picture herself living in MS.
Sister Mary Francis is just amazed at all of the water down here!
After a chance to relax a bit it was time to pray our Evening Prayer and then to continue our sharing over dinner. Questions like; have you tried Catfish, mac and cheese, boiled peanuts, greens, grits and cheese straws, filled our conversation.
Sister Lorita explained to us some of the Franciscan Federation activities and hopes.
Sister Mary Frances updated us on the health of some of our Sisters in St. Rita’s.
Sister Emy Beth fillled us in on Motherhouse news.
The time to say, “Goodbye and God bless you on your Amtrak journey back home,” came all too soon.
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. matthew 5:8