“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

— Helen Keller

March 12, 2023

“If you want to go fast,

go alone. If you want

to go far, go together.”

— African Proverb

Sisters Elaine Hromulak, Carol Ann Papp, Frances Marie Duncan, Marian Sgriccia and Mary Lou Metro take in the student art exhibit on March 5.

Student Exhibit Highlights Spirit of Collaboration

Our friends in the Pittsburgh area are encouraged to stop by the John A. Hermann Jr. Memorial Art Museum in Bellevue any Sunday this month to view a special exhibit by the students of our own Sister Carol Ann Papp. An art and religion teacher at Northside Catholic Assumption Academy in Brighton Heights, Sister Carol Ann is proud to show off her students' creativity through a host of inspiration pieces, some of which were designed by two or more students working together. The free exhibit opened on March 3, drawing more than 100 people, and continues every Sunday in March from

1 to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 318 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15202.

Your Tickets Are Coming ... We Promise!

The response to our 2023 Spring Raffle has been overwhelming, and we thank you! Our 5,000 tickets are nearly sold out. Please continue to be patient as we catch up and fulfill all of the orders we have received.

Spiritual Programs Coming Up This Week

Tuesday, March 14

In Person or Online

The Gospel

of Creation

With Rev. Dr. Steve Simmons

Thursday, March 16

In Person or Online

Understanding the

San Damiano Cross

With Sister Barbara Brown

Sunday, March 19

In Person Only

Lenten Painting

Workshop

With Jillian Speranza

Please be reminded of our efforts to help the hungry with food drives throughout March in the communities where we minister. There's a way to participate no matter where you live!

Western Pennsylvania — Drop off non-perishable food, toiletries, checks or gift cards to Mt. Assisi Place between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. GPS address is 1515 Quaill Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15202.

Eastern Pennsylvania — Our Sisters in Bethlehem, Pa., are partnering with St. John Chrysostom Academy to host a drive-thru food drop-off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, at Mullen Hall at Monocacy Manor, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem PA 18017.

New Jersey — Our Sisters who minister in Somerset, N.J., encourage donations to Franklin Food Bank at: The Franklin Food Bank, PO Box 333, Somerset, NJ 08875. Please indicate “Catholic Sisters Week” in the check memo line.

Texas — Our Sisters in San Antonio, Texas, are collecting fresh and frozen meat throughout March for distribution to families in need through the Catholic Worker House. Call 412-335-7571 to arrange for donation dropoff.

Everywhere Else — Gift cards and checks payable to “School Sisters of St. Francis” can be mailed to our Provincial Office at School Sisters of St. Francis, Attn: Food Drive, 4900 Perry Highway, Suite 201, Pittsburgh PA 15229. Along with food collected in Pittsburgh, donations received by mail will go to the Light of Life Rescue Mission food pantry on Pittsburgh's North Side.

Questions? Please call us at 412-761-2855.

Visit us online at www.SchoolSistersOSF.org