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“Embrace the seasons and cycles of your life. There is magic in change.”
— Bronnie Ware
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“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”
— Genesis 8:22
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A New Season of Spirituality
Although the Autumn Solstice is not until September 23, the start of the school year and the passing of Labor Day Weekend signal summer's waning days. With changes to weather and routines come new opportunities to join our Sisters in person and online for spiritual programs. We welcome you to our sponsored ministries — St. Francis Center for Renewal and Monocacy Farm Project in Bethlehem, Pa., and the Franciscan Resource Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. — for a variety of upcoming programs as we transition into fall. In some cases, you can even tune in from wherever you are via Zoom. Below, we have listed just some of our upcoming programs and events. For more information about these and others ahead, please visit our website at SchoolSistersOSF.org.
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Beauty Ever New
There is beauty all around us — all pointing to the beauty of our ever-loving God. Yet, there is ugliness in our world, as well. Can we accept the challenge to create beauty where it does not exist? Find out during Simply Prayer: Beauty Ever New, featuring Sister Marguerite Stewart, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5 at St. Francis Center for Renewal in Bethlehem, Pa. Attend in person or online via Zoom.
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Francis & The Leper
Join our Sisters for Francis & The Leper: Living on the Margins at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, at the Franciscan Resource Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. In this thought-provoking discussion, we will explore the true challenge of today — seeing Christ in the other. All are welcome, and no RSVP is necessary. Freewill offerings accepted. Have questions? Contact us at 412-761-2855 or frcpgh@schoolsistersosf.org.
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A Day of Peace
Prayer Service
Bethlehem, Pa.
| In honor of the U.S. Nations International Day of Peace on September 21, we will host an interfaith prayer service filled with contemplation and song from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the White House Chapel at Monocacy Manor. The gathering will be followed by refreshments and fellowship with the Sisters and friends at St. Francis Center for Renewal. Click here for more details. | |
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Autumn Painting Workshop
Bethlehem, Pa.
| Join St. Francis Center for Renewal for an evening of painting, prayer and community in our Thankful, Grateful, Blessed autumn painting workshop, set for 7 p.m. on Friday, September 29. Artist Jillian Speranza will lead participants through a simple yet prayerful, gratitude-inspired painting to take home — just in time for the season of thanksgiving. Register here. | |
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Mount Assisi Alumnae Event
Pittsburgh, Pa.
| We are partnering with Mt. Assisi Place to host Welcome Home, a special day to remember the past and celebrate the present, on Saturday, October 7. All alums and faculty of the former Mount Assisi Academy are invited to join us to rekindle old memories and to see all that’s new. For complete event details or to register online, please click here. | |
Our Blessings for Peace & All Good in the Season Ahead! | | | | |
