Franciscan Sisters TOR Community News

April 2008

Some of our Postulants got together with the TOR Friars' postulants. They are pictured to the right. Below is the beautiful sunrsie we had on Easter morning. He is Risen! Alleluia!

Easter sunrise

"PARENTS WORK WEEK"

From April 13th through April 20th three of our Sisters' parents were here helping to beautify our grounds and repair many things around the house. Among the fathers we had a carpenter, an electrician, and an engineer... there were many St. Joseph's hanging around here! The mothers helped in gardening and sewing. We also enjoyed their presence as we hung out around a bonfire one evening. We are so grateful for their loving help and support!

Upcoming Events:

MAY 3RD: OPEN HOUSE... celebrating our 20 years... ALL ARE WELCOME!! Please join us for our Open House from 12 noon until 5PM . More information

May 4th-11th: Retreat for some final professed sisters... please pray for us!

May 16th: vocation ministry at Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg, PA

The next two months: intense preparation for our 2nd General Chapter which will be held May 26th- June 9th... Please pray for us!

June 9th: Installation of elected Reverend Mother

June and July: Sisters will be present at the High School Youth Conferences here in Steubenville, OH . Sr. Thérèse Marie will be speaking at High School II and High School III.

July 8th-10th: Religious Sisters Conference at Franciscan University. Sr. Katherine will be speaking.

Welcome to Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R., of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother