Larry Kuser's Co-op Farm -next to our property. We are part of the co-op farm.The sheep have new borns which Erin Walker told us about

Eric,one of the teachers showing the girls how to track animals.

Preparations for The Easter Vigil with Friar Michael Lasky : To view the group picture completely click on picture so you can see all the Sisters

Easter Sunday Morning we had an Easter morning brunch so Friar Michael Lasky OFM Conventual could drive to Maryland and be with his family.
The Easter Tridium was so peaceful and contemplative.
Thank You Friar Mike.

Good Friday Services at the Monastery. Friar Michael Lasky officiates at the Service. All go up to venerate the Cross

Easter Peace to You

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Have a Blessed Easter

Holy Thursday April 1, 2010

Each Holy Thursday we celebrate a festive dinner as Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with His friends before He died on Good Friday.
Friar Michael Laskey OFM conventual, joined us as he will preside over the 3 days of the Easter Tridium.
The pictures are , the preparation of the meal and the prayers before the meal.
The Holy Thursday Eucharist was celebrated at 7:00PM and all night adoration followed.

Spring comes to the Monastery Garden. Praise the Lord for His Creation.

The Table recalls our Jewish Heritage.

Friar Brad Milunski OFM Conventual and his postulants from Washington DC visit the Poor Clares on March 6th

Friar Steve Kluge gives us a Talk on the Eucharist

Friar Steve said that our Eucharist is not a private function- It is a Holy work stemming from our Baptism. We are a royal Priesthood and we remember who we are. Our baptism gives us an identity and a mission. When is the church must Church. The answer is at Sunday Mass.

Friar Steve gave us much to ponder during this Lenten Season which begins with being attentive at Mass.

New Picture of our Community with new members

Last row: Left to right

Sisters Etta,Shirley, Mary Frances,Pat,Claire Andre, Frances and Barbara

Second Row:
Sisters Natalie, Agnes, Miriam(our Abbess) Donna

First row:
Sisters Florence,Karen(former lawyer) Nelia(former nurse)

February 10, 2010- Winter Storm

The Monastery Grounds looked so beautiful that we needed to share with you the beauty.

We have been aware of all the people without electricity and power along with the people who are still struggling in Haiti. so our prayers are with them daily. We also pray for the homeless and those struggling financially. All these intentions we hold close to our heart.

The big event for February was Sister Frances Vass coming to our Monastery for a period of discernment. Welcome and Congratulations, Sister Fran.

Pictures also of our February Snowfall

and of course Maggie and her new bed Which she received for Christmas.

February Events

Will Malarcher, our liturgical consultant, came to give us input on our chapel arrangement.

Sister Karen Stapleton's parish of Saint John the Apostle gave the community a cirborium in the event of Karen's entrance to our Community on January 17th.

Pictures of our first Snowfall for February.

Sister Frances Vass is being blessed by our Abbess, Sister Miriam, as she begins her discernment with us. Welcome and Congratulations, Sister Fran.

And oh yes, Maggie received a new bed for Christmas.