Friar Larry Anderson celebrated a first Mass with us on June 24th, feast of John the Baptist and gave us his priestly blessing

Friar Larry Anderson celebrated a first Mass with us on June 24th, feast of John the Baptist and gave us his priestly blessing

Tiff, originally from China and now living in Virginia, came for a visit to see our Sister Mary Frances. We all enjoyed hearing about China and the Faith their that is beginning to take root. Father Joachim, a Chiniese priest, is also a good friend of Sister Mary Frances.

Flowers around the Monastery

Although the weather is hot and humid the flowers are blooming fast and furious this summer. We enjoy walking around the gardens and sharing in the beauty that our good and gracious God provides for us with the help of our gardeners, Sisters Barbara, Etta, Karen and Nelia. Sister Florence dabbles in it a little bit and lets everyone know her contributions. No humility on her part.
Dabble according to Webster's Dictionary means to work or involve oneself without serious effort. This is true for Sister Florence.

Tribute to Maggie II- This is the last one but we needed to be sure all Maggie's Friends were in the Tribute.- that is Most of them-

Still a few of Maggie's friends are missing. Blogger's Fault.

A tribute to our Maggie- Born a dog, August 20,2002 -Died a Princess, June 8, 2010

We thank our good and gracious God, Friar Richard McFeely OFM, Fr. Martin Padovani and Father Lennon SVD Dr. BJ McNeills, Dr. James Clinton and Grace and Sue, Joe Mosner and all at Golden Grange, Pat and Bernie McClain, Fred Corbett, and his aunt Lois, Marie O'Brien and Clare Shaltis, the staff at North-Star Clarksberg, NJ and all who were so very good to our Magnificat(aka Maggie) Thank You. Many more that need a thank you- so if you are not mentioned know that it was human imperfection and God knows who you are and we do too but we are just a little spacey at this time -we thank you from the bottom of our heart.

Eddie Foley, an Eagle Scout, arranged to have this prayer garden made and to have it blessed by Father Michael Burns of St. Mary Church in Bordentown,

Eddiie and his family and friends all turned out for the blessing of the garden and ice cream was served by "Sunday , Girls on the Go" which is Debbie Kinsley's catering service.
Eddie Foley worked hard to arrange all of this. Thank You, Eddie.

Mothers Incarnation and Rita visit our Monastery

Our Sisters Miriam, Mary Frances, Barbara and Donna attended the Federation Meeting of Poor Clares in Milford , Ohio. When they returned that brought Mothers Incarnation and Rita, who also attended the meeting. The two sisters are from the Philippines and they wanted to see our Poor Clare Monastery in Chesterfield, NJ.

More pictures from the co-op farm -

 
 
 
 

Friar Ray Frias came with the OFM Capuchin Postulants, Michael, Matthew and Ron for a visit and to share the Postulants vocation story, April 7th.

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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