tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46648455584545836532023-11-15T23:33:55.355-08:00The School Sisters of St. Francis -- What's Happening With Us?Public blog for the families and friends of the School Sisters of St. FrancisSr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-88697362745096694272015-02-17T07:14:00.003-08:002015-02-17T07:15:07.286-08:00Open House 2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, this is late, but it's too beautiful -- our Sisters in Argentina with the Baby Jesus in their Chapel.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Joseph's Catholic School in Amarillo has been having their Christmas Play in January,<br />
during the Christmas Liturgical Season. Here is a great picture from this year's play.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open House on February 8 - here Sister is showing pictures of St. Francis' habit<br />
and old pictures of the habits that our Congregation has worn over the years.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open House - enjoying company of friends and looking at pictures,<br />
reminiscing the good ol' days.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open House - Special Mass for some friends and benefactors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open House - Blessing of the Passion Garden!</td></tr>
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<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-41962088555270603082014-11-29T08:34:00.000-08:002014-11-29T08:34:13.049-08:00Harvest of Blessings Gala 2014<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full house at the gala. God bless them (you) all.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some silent auctions were beautiful pictures of Our Lady of Guadalupe and San Martin.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A <a href="http://randyfriemel.com/" target="_blank">Randy Friemel </a>was also included in the silent auctions (the one of Jesus there).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Award given to our benefactor of the year.</td></tr>
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The Harvest of Blessings Gala was a big success again this year. May God generously bless all who gave of their talents, time, and treasure. <br />
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Advent is beginning -- let us not forget how much God longs for us to be close to Him! Let us take extra time to pray the Bible, to have quiet reflection time to be with Him and to listen to Him. He loves us SO much. Let us strive to grow closer to Him and His People. Come, Lord Jesus, Come!<br />
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<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-69507299174333842432014-09-27T07:39:00.002-07:002014-09-27T07:39:35.196-07:00Marian Shrine and Harvest of Blessings Gala!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the workman is finished, there will be moss rocks all the way around. It's beautiful!<br />
We got the idea of using rocks for this shrine after one of our Sisters gave a great meditation about how the <br />Community is built of living stones. We are different sizes and shapes. Some are round and some are sharp. <br />Together we build the "house". Just like St. Francis, "Rebuild My Church" with living stones. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This year at the gala, we are celebrating 60 years in the Diocese of Amarillo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the choices of the Grand Prize this year (at the gala) is for a shopping spree at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RockwoodAmishFurniture" target="_blank">Rockwood Furniture Store</a> in Amarillo. Most people are excited about the cool living room or office furniture (very high quality), but we loved this 3-in-1 Rocking horse, baby high chair, and desk. It flips over to 3 different things. Anyway, we're having fun preparing for this special event with our friends again this year.</td></tr>
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Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-4269413953642217512014-08-16T08:00:00.000-07:002014-08-16T08:03:30.343-07:00A Dead Tree by the River???<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Some of the Sisters went to Red River and Taos, NM in recent weeks for a few days off. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This dead tree is RIGHT next to the Red River in New Mexico.<br />
Amazing how a person could be right next to the Church and not get "watered" with a prayer life.<br />
Without a real relationship with the God of Love, we are in danger of wilting on the vine.<br />
May we always have the grace to be filled with God and His Grace!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beauty of Red River is amazing. The trees in the background give a small indication.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">San Francisco de Asis Iglesia in Taos, NM</td></tr>
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<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-64360305349323488632014-07-31T19:41:00.002-07:002014-07-31T19:42:16.329-07:00God's Gaze - Chapter of Mats - Golden Jubilee - Renewal of Vows - a VERY Busy Summer!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bishop Zurek posing with Sisters from our Motherhouse in Vienna and Sisters from our Argentina Region<br />celebrating Sr. M. Theresa's Golden Jubilee! Congratulations!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visitors love going to Palo Duro Canyon when possible for sight-seeing. We love taking them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(from left to right) Sr. Jean Marie (Regional Superior), Sr. Mary Grace (renewal of vows), and <br />Sr. M. Herlinde, Superior General from Vienna.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bishop Zurek blessing Sr. M. Theresa for her Golden Jubilee.</td></tr>
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Most of the month of July was centered around our "Chapter of Mats". St. Francis would invite the brothers to bring their mats for a Chapter. We were blessed to have 2 Sisters come from our Argentina Region and 3 Sisters from Vienna, our Motherhouse. May God be praised!!!<br />
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<strong>God's Gaze is on us always -- not because He wants to catch us in our wrongdoing, but because He loves us SO much!</strong> God bless you all!Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-13228611866575457802014-06-28T07:04:00.000-07:002014-06-28T07:04:25.725-07:00The Springtime of the Church<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Springtime of the Church, as Pope John Paul II called it, is happening now! As we travel to different vocation events and retreats, it is apparent that God is pouring down a grace upon young people today that is so beautiful and so refreshing to see. We continue to meet youth and young adults who are searching and finding truth, Love, and happiness in God! Praise God!<br />
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Here is an awesome quote from St. Faustina's Diary:<br />
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"<strong>Love is a mystery that transforms everything it touches into things beautiful and pleasing to God.</strong> The love of God makes a soul free. She is like a queen; she knows no slavish compulsion; she sets about everything with great freedom of soul, because the love which dwells in her incites her to action. Everything that surrounds her makes her know that only God himself is worthy of her love. A soul in love with God and immersed in Him approaches her duties with the same dispositions as she does Holy Communion and carries out the simplest tasks with great care, under the loving gaze of God. She is not troubled if, after some time, something turns out to be less successful. She remains calm, because at the time of the action she had done what was in her power. When it happens that the living presence of God, which she enjoys almost constantly, leaves her, she then tries to continue living in lively faith. Her soul understands that there are periods of rest and periods of battle. Through her will, she is always with God. Her soul, like a knight, is well trained in battle; from afar it sees where the foe is hiding and is ready for battle. <strong>She knows she is not alone -- God is her strength."</strong><br />
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Yesterday was the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and today is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary! God loves us SOOOO much! Let us bask in that love always!<br />
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<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-62180083110172341032014-06-02T17:53:00.000-07:002014-06-02T17:53:09.946-07:00Learning Virtue in the Midst of Daily LifeLots of things are happening as usual -- landscaping, building the Passion Garden (outdoor Stations of the Cross), hosting visitors, etc. On a more important note, one of the Sisters has been involved in the <a href="http://www.schooloffaith.com/curriculum/spiritual_mentorship.asp" target="_blank">School of Faith Mentorship Program</a>,which has proven to be an amazing experience. This week was on virtue, and she says that's it's been transforming for her. If you are looking for a place to grow so that you would be a better instrument for building the Kingdom of God, consider joining this program. The next class is applying now that will begin next Spring. It is highly recommended!<br />
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Here are some pics from other things happening in our lives:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The school year is coming to an end -- here is a picture of students using their iPads for learning in one of our schools.<br />
May the students in our schools grow in their relationship with God and neighbor!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Will be the place for The Resurrection when it is finished!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We finally received some much needed rain -- the yellow grass should be greening up soon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our beautiful statue of Mary in the front of our convent was repainted for the first time in many years.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of our Sisters was able to go to the NCEA National Convention this year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friends from the Dallas area to visit. God is so good! Beautiful family.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mary overseeing our home with a beautiful sunset on the horizon.</td></tr>
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Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-88041233791331948662014-04-19T14:09:00.005-07:002014-04-19T14:09:58.273-07:00Happy and Blessed Easter!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jesus is Alive! He is Risen! Alleluia! (See comments on bottom of pictures!!!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">About 2 weeks ago, we had some terrible winds. This was actually a good spot<br />compared to some others where the visibility was smaller. As we write this,<br />we're reminded of St.Francis' "Brother Wind" -- he has visited us quite a bit lately.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Before" picture -- the Blessed Mother Statue<br />has been surrounded by trees for many years.<br />It was time to free her from this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a beautiful day for cleaning the statue of Mary!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New rocks and new plants make the front very beautiful.<br />Sunsets are one of the perks of living in the Texas Panhandle.</td></tr>
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We are still in the middle of finishing our Passion Garden (Outdoor Stations of the Cross) in our backyard. The Resurrection will be Station XV, of course. As we are pilgrims in this world on our way to the world to come, the Resurrection is our constant hope. We are invited to live the Paschal Mystery with Christ. May we grow every day into more and more beautiful lights of Christ to shine in this world, even in the midst of suffering. We're not in heaven yet. "Suffering is the heat that molds us into Christ." This is true -- May God be praised because of our lives lived in the light of the Resurrection! Happy and Blessed Easter to you all!Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-28595010635716672982014-03-04T11:22:00.003-08:002014-03-04T11:23:41.230-08:00Consecrated Life -- What is That?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We love talking with Youth Groups! The other day, we were able to visit with a local youth group about the Consecrated Life. We used this picture of a chalice to explain what it means to be "consecrated". Just as the chalice is set aside for a holy and specific purpose, so are we who are called and choose to live the our consecration through Religious Life and the vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience.</div>
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Just as the chalice is set aside for the ultimate LOVE of God -- to give Himself to us in His Precious Body and Blood, present to us even on this Earth . . . even to us sinners . . . even to the point of us being able to receive Him! Just as the chalice is set aside for LOVE, so is the Consecrated Life -- we are set aside, so to speak, for LOVE. He is the One we are connected to (instead of a human husband) for Love, and not just for ourselves, but to be shared and spread throughout the Kingdom of God! <br />Isn't God awesome?!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Divine Mercy Bookstore (Denton) is owned by one of our Sisters' relatives.<br />
Great place to shop in the metroplex!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We're still working on beautifying the front of our house with new trees and plants.<br />
All possible with a grant from the Scanlan Foundation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More new trees! Having new plants (and replacing the old dead ones) gives the place a new feel!</td></tr>
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God bless you all! Remember, we are all consecrated through our Baptism. Each Christian is a very special child of God! Live your consecration today by setting yourself aside for Christ in the way He is calling you to live. Amen!</div>
Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-54862468791599304472014-02-11T08:14:00.000-08:002014-02-11T08:14:01.086-08:00Walking (and Dancing) in the Fog<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosary Garden covered in snow! Thank God for Sister Water who waters our fields!</td></tr>
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Have you ever felt like life was like walking in the fog? It's amazing how every person feels like this sometimes. It's important for us as Christians to not be afraid of the fog of life. We are walking with Jesus. He can see everything of where we are walking! He is leading us (if we ask Him to), and He is taking us safely through the fog. He will not let us walk over a cliff or onto something that will harm our souls as long as we Trust His Lead.<br />
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You know what? He wants to do more than lead us through the fog -- He wants us to DANCE with Him in the FOG! He wants us to Trust Him SO much that we're willing to even dance with Him in the middle of the uncertain ground! He wants us to delight in Him at this time and to receive Him delighting in us!<br />
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Let us dance in the fog with Jesus! He will not forsake us.<br />
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Today is Our Lady of Lourdes. May the Immaculate Conception pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen.Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-43364670805849121772014-01-14T07:25:00.003-08:002014-01-14T14:26:58.526-08:002014 Already on It's Way!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BE Retreat a huge success! God is doing amazing things!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The School Christmas Play is such a special place to be!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. Mary Michael just came back from a Training Class in KC.<br />
One of the important lessons of life is to be balanced.<br />
Here she is with her classmates playing a game on someone's iPhone.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. M.M. with some of her classmates.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jesus Risen (silhouette) behind the cross --<br />
This is the Christian Life - Living the Paschal Mystery all at once!</td></tr>
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This past Sunday was the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord! God delights in each one of us as His Children, so we invite you to meditate on those words that the Father said to Jesus, "This is my son / daughter in whom I am well pleased!" Imagine that God is a parent that loves us UNCONDITIONALLY! How awesome is that?! <br />
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God is good! Pray for us as we pray for you!Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-14361271917573612362013-12-19T08:05:00.002-08:002013-12-19T08:06:53.061-08:00Harvest of Blessings Gala 2013, Advent, and the Passion Garden!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passion Garden path is on the way!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Future Gazebo?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boy Scouts helping with their fellow Eagle Scout Project.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gala 2013 --Getting ready with last minute details!</td></tr>
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The Passion Garden is well underway (see pics above). <i>We're getting excited!</i><br />
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The Harvest of Blessings was a great success thanks to so many friends and volunteers! All of these pictures were taken before the guests arrived. We had an ice storm, and there were still almost 400 people there! It was awesome. (Our photographer didn't come because of the ice . . . )<br />
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God bless you all! We're praying for you during this time of Advent and Christmas with a Novena of Masses. Pray for us too!<br />
<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-9269810796949580772013-10-11T15:10:00.000-07:002013-10-11T15:10:12.587-07:00Calling All Alumni with a Story!<br />
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As we prepare for the "Harvest of Blessings Gala" 2013, we are hoping to connect with students who have been taught by us in the last 60 years! See link below the top picture for more information!<br />
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God bless you all! Pray for us as we pray for you!<br />
<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-48493595192554230672013-09-24T12:13:00.000-07:002013-09-24T12:13:18.891-07:00The Beauty of Saint ClareDear Friends,<br />
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Today (usually Sept. 23, but was transferred to Sept. 24) is the Feast (Optional Memorial) of "Finding of the Body of St. Clare of Assisi", observed by the 2nd and 3rd Orders of St. Francis. The 2nd Order is the Poor Clare's who are cloistered women. The 3rd Order is what we belong to as School Sisters of St. Francis.<br />
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Thought we'd share of couple of her quotes. Today in the Franciscan Office of Readings, she asks us to let go of what is good for what is better, from virtue to virtue, "...so that he whom you serve with all your heart may deign to grant you the reward you long for." Look up her writings - they are quite beautiful.<br />
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We are all called to let go of what is "good" for the goods of Eternity! She calls it a "laudable exchange". She was an amazing woman of faith and love!<br />
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Sorry it's taken so long to update the blog. Time is flying by unmercifully. We were very busy while our Superior General was visiting at the beginning of this month. Here are just a few pictures below from her visit (this is in a classroom that we work in). Accompanying her was Sr. Maria Irina, a General Councilor from Vienna as well. <br />
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The following "signs" are from the Amish Furniture Store on I-27 near Amarillo. <br />(Take the Sundown Lane exit, I think.)<br />We're advertising for them because they are graciously donating something to our fundraiser this fall.<br />May God bless them for their generosity.</div>
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Amen. Awesome signs to remind us to put our priorities in order. May the Lord bless you and keep you all!<br />
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(P.S. Check out our website to learn more about our upcoming <a href="http://www.panhandlefranciscans.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=164" target="_blank">fundraiser</a> and also our new project the <a href="http://www.panhandlefranciscans.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=195" target="_blank">Passion Garden</a>.)<br />
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<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-84385362021365230822013-08-17T12:09:00.002-07:002013-08-17T12:09:50.655-07:00Las Obras Mission Trip<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here Sr. M. Celine is feeding children in the orphanage.<br />
She said she especially enjoyed being with the people at Mass.<br />
Many of the disabled would talk all day long, but at Mass, they'd be quiet<br />
until the songs -- that is when they sang with all their souls to God!<br />
It was a very inspiring experience for them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our summer was full of activity / retreat / home visits, etc.<br />
Here the Sisters are relaxing at a cabin in Red River for vacation <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the highlights of the summer is helping with summer camps.<br />
This is from the St. Therese Vocation Summer Camp in Rockford, IL.<br />
This year we concentrated on Theology of the Body ideals.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Rosary Walk" at the summer camp</td></tr>
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Sorry it has been 2 months since the blog was updated! It's been a busy summer. However, we haven't forgotten to pray for you all in the middle of our interesting activities. God is SO good!Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-22328235769878713992013-06-20T14:38:00.000-07:002013-06-20T14:38:58.255-07:00Congratulations to Sister!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. Francesca Marie was received into<br />
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<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-50316130133067631342013-06-08T11:55:00.003-07:002013-06-08T11:55:46.695-07:00Priestly Ordination, Jubilee, Vows, Passion Garden, and the Texas Show<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deacon Scott Schwind was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on May 24. <br />From now on, he will be known as Fr. Christopher.<br />Congratulations!!! We will support you in prayer and friendship.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are very excited about our new "Passion Garden" project -- outdoor Stations of the Cross. <br />We will be working with a young man that has made this his boy scout Eagle Project.<br />We have "Naming Opportunities" for those who would like to have their names <br />remembered where we are praying! More details to come soon on our website.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sample brick -- for the Passion Garden. One can buy a brick for $100. <br />See our <a href="http://www.panhandlefranciscans.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=195" target="_blank">website</a> for more details.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Example of an outdoor station that will be installed soon!<br />"Jesus Meets His Mother"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the location in our backyard where we hope to have all the names of our <br />friends, benefactors, and relatives in our new Passion Garden.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Dinner with the Sisters" auctioned off at our Gala last year -- <br />We had a blast with a family that bought the dinner. <br />God sure made people fun -- always great to make new friends!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bishop Patrick Zurek celebrating Mass for our big 25th Jubilee, Final Vows, and Renewal of Vows.<br />May God be praised!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. Mary Grace renewing her vows.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Packed chapel for the Vow Ceremonies on June 5.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the Vow Ceremonies, we enjoyed a great lunch and fellowship,<br />including basketball with the children.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were given free tickets to see the "Texas Show" in Palo Duro Canyon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here we are right before the show. Awesome as usual.</td></tr>
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Even though the Vow Ceremonies are in the middle of all of these pictures, they are the most special to us. It was a great day to celebrate and be together. May God be praised for His faithfulness in the past and His constant companionship on the way. May we be instruments to build the Kingdom of God!<br />
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These pictures only represent a portion of what's happening in our lives. We're also preparing for a Summer Camp, Vacation Bible Schools, and several other things. Most importantly, we are growing in the Love of the Lord. May you also receive that desire and grace. Amen.Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-630900299062870032013-05-18T08:11:00.000-07:002013-05-18T08:11:11.415-07:00May is the Month of Mary -- our Beautiful Spiritual Mother!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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earthly Mothers, asking Mary to pray for them. We also crown Mary as our Queen.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture taken at the Bishop's Gala 2013.<br />
We had a delightful time - a couple invited us to sit at the table they bought.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mother's Day Meal with everyone home!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We're in the process of creating a "Passion Garden" in our back yard!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Memorials available soon!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amen. Learn to dance in the rain!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks to the Mary E Bivins Foundation in Amarillo, we're able to finish our Sunporch with a new floor and new blinds (not pictured here). They were installed yesterday though. They already made a huge difference in the room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fr. Francisco is a man of many talents. We invited some priest friends to eat with us, and he entertained us with his basket making out of newspaper.</td></tr>
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Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-50035585912255948592013-04-22T12:29:00.001-07:002013-04-22T12:29:06.930-07:00School Spring Festival 2013<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Sorry we haven't updated the blog in SO long -- as usual, so many things going on . . . If you think it's boring living in a convent, you've never been in our shoes.<br />
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Last week we were able to be apart of the Diocese of Dallas' "Marian Dinner" for ladies that are open to Religious Life. It was held at the University of Dallas. I think they had about 75 ladies come. Bishop Farrell was there as well as about 20 Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women. It was great -- Mass, Adoration, Evening Prayer, some vocation stories, and some good ol' down time to visit. Sorry there's no picture. Oops.<br />
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At least we remembered to take pictures at the Spring Festival at school (see above). The 5th Graders did a song for Pope Francis. It was awesome. We'll try to upload some videos soon. <br />
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God bless you all! God is SO good!Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-20673205249632381922013-03-18T12:54:00.001-07:002013-03-18T12:54:05.626-07:00More Interior Renovating for Lent<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our faithful friends helping plant new trees in our Rosary Garden! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosary Garden overhaul on the move - pray that our trees turn out okay! <br />As it can be seen here, we still have to put our rosary stones back down.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring Break! All Sisters hands on deck for cleaning and trimming!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After our plumbing mess in the front of the house, we were able to acquire a grant<br />to help with repairs. If you need concrete work in the Amarillo area, call Ruben<br />at Ruben's Concrete! He is very good to us and does a GREAT job!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the Sisters at the Retreat. <br />See Immaculee below speaking about forgiveness.<br />She knows what she's talking about -- she forgave the people<br />that murdered her family during the 1994 Rwandan Holocaust.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah Hart was the speaker / singer last night at the Amarillo<br />Pro-Life Banquet. She did an outstanding job!<br />What a beautiful person inside and out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This probably does not look like anything to put on a blog, but it's<br />another job of "Rebuild My House" project. The bricks around our house are so loose<br />in places, it looked like they were about to fall off the house. Major repairs all over the place!</td></tr>
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Of course we're THRILLED about the election of Pope Francis! May God grant him much peace, courage, and joy on this road of being our Holy Father. May he do all with extraordinary love! And may Mary help protect him and guide us all closer to her Son, Jesus!!!Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-49221781855195493972013-03-05T13:27:00.001-08:002013-03-05T13:27:14.554-08:00Trips, Joys, and Broken Things for Lent<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What is this?! It's representing the old broken light, ceiling damage (from snow), plumbing break-down, water-being-turned-off days, heater going out in one wing, among other maintenance projects happening all at the same time. Let's spiritualize this -- During Lent, it's time to do a renovation on our souls. May the Lord remove some of our blinders on ourselves so that we can see how He's inviting us to change for the better!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The IRL (Institute on Religious Life) has created a display of Religious Communities in our country. Here is our poster in the display! We saw it at the Here I Am Lord Conference (HIAL) in St. Charles, IL. : ></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ariel and Sr. Mary Michael (below) helped with a First Communion Retreat while attending the HIAL Conference.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the groups at the HIAL.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Feb. 25th, the Texas Panhandle was hit with the biggest and strongest blizzard in a long time. It's the worst of this Sisters' memory who has lived here over 40 years. The 50-60 mile / hour winds and 19 inches in Amarillo (a record) was a sight to see.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Busy Students' Retreat at Texas A&M -- another awesome week with the Aggies!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home-school Valentine's party at a bowling alley in the Austin area. Good family fun!</td></tr>
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<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-43691107002545608422013-01-30T13:12:00.002-08:002013-01-30T13:14:00.945-08:00Catholic Schools' Week and Pro-Life Mass<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bishop Zurek praying the Mass with the Children for Catholic Schools' Week.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass with Bishop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Catholic Schools' Week annual "vocation talk" --<br />
"Make sure that Jesus is the center of your life,<br />
and He will guide you to your vocation of love!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Preparing to march and to pray for the end of abortion, for the mothers, <br />
babies, and all involved that they might find healing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pro-Life Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral -- largest crowd ever for our diocese<br />
with a packed cathedral.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marching to Planned Parenthood to pray</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Praying Evening Prayer Together picture is only one small snapshot of a much bigger day --<br />
This was a "Community Day" with a reflection in the morning, visiting some friends,<br />
Mass in Pampa, and then Braum's for dinner and ice cream!<br />
It was a GREAT day!</td></tr>
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<br />Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-90982984933441203862013-01-16T17:28:00.002-08:002013-01-16T17:28:24.083-08:00God is Awesome!!! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fr. Peter, and Augustinian priest friend (center) and some friends</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ariel and pre-postulant friend at the FOCUS Conference</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Dolphin Hotel at Disney World where the FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) was held</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JP2 reminding us of how badly the world needs our witness of LOVE!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6,000 College students at the FOCUS Conference. This is a Mass.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the FOCUS Conference, we visited Ave Maria University in Naples, FL.</td></tr>
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God is SO awesome! He is pouring down graces on this world in the midst of so much turmoil. May God be praised! The FOCUS Conference was so wonderful -- we met so many great people. <br />
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The Ave Maria University tour was also inspiring -- they built a Catholic town around the University. It was great.Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-20729537697574423452012-12-26T08:50:00.000-08:002012-12-26T08:50:08.220-08:00Merry Christmas!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's our custom for the "youngest" member to carry the Baby Jesus to his crib in the chapel in a special Christmas procession.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">. . . then the Superior takes the Baby Jesus and puts Him in the crib</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our beautiful chapel on Christmas Eve!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right before the baby Jesus was put into the crib</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of the Holy Family</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sisters opening their Christmas gifts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making Christmas cookies with some friends</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. Mary Jude just made her Final Vows and her cousin Scott was just ordained a deacon.<br />We hope to be going to his priestly ordination in about 6 months!!!</td></tr>
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Merry Christmas everyone! Love, your sisters in Christ!Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664845558454583653.post-78442743536793883222012-12-12T15:01:00.002-08:002012-12-12T15:01:53.350-08:00Final Vows, Postulancy, and Other Important Things<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bishop Zurek asking Sr. Mary Jude her intentions</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. Mary Jude praying during the beautifully sung<br />Litany of the Saints</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. M. Herlinde receiving her vows</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bishop celebrating the Final Vows Mass</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. Mary Jude at the Final Vow Ceremony with Bishop Zurek</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ariel after her Postulancy posing with Sr. M. Herlinde, <br />Superior General from Vienna and with Sr. Mary Michael</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sr. M. Herlinde asking Ariel her intentions</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the Sisters home for the Postulancy Ceremony in our chapel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ariel making her Marian Consecration</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ariel with Mary</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ariel, Sr. Jean Marie (Regional Superior), Sr. Mary Jude<br />after her Final Vows, and Sr. M. Herlinde</td></tr>
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God is SO good! A great month with many blessings . . . Blessed Advent to all of you! Pray for us as we pray for you! Your Sisters in Christ . . .Sr. Mary Michael, OSFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895383414867134693noreply@blogger.com1