It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words! Reflecting back on the holy days of this season we will share some of the meaningful sights from St. Francis of Assisi Mission.
Holy Thursday evening services were preceded by a dinner hosted at the Friary for for the Sisters and 6 young men who had traveled here from different areas of the USA as they discern their vocation.
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- Sister Elena calling forth her 4 student candidates who will be Baptised at the Vigil.
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- The washing of the feet.
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- Convent Chapel.
Good Friday morning found the Sisters being creative in the kitchen and enjoying dying some Easter eggs.
The afternoon services gathered us together in church.
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- “Not my will but your will be done”.
Holy Saturday brought with it a variety of activities.
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- Fun planting flowers!
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- …and some fresh herbs.
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- Washing up the altar servers surplaces.
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- Decorating church and chapel.
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- A little Saturday baking.
The Easter services held so many beautiful realities, sights and sounds.
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- Baptismal waters await the candidates.
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- Four students Sisters Elena and Kathleen have been working with were baptized at our Easter services.
The Sisters entered into their own fun after the masses had been celebrated.
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- Community gathering before the hunt begins!
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- Where oh where?
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- Not here….
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- and not here….
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- Sister Elena made a discovery!
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- Sister Judy uncovered her basket!
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- Sister Kathleen found her treasure!
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- Yes, let us rejoice and be glad!