Greetings,We began our celebration of Saint Benedict last evening with first Vespers.
We processed in Statio into Chapel, then entered into the feast with chanted prayer. The prayer continued this morning with Lauds and the Eucharist.
However, our celebration of Benedict includes his joy of community. We invite our employees into the monastic dinning room to join us for lunch and dinner (depending upon their working hours). It was wonderful to sit down, pray, and see the maintenance man, care center nurse, sister and secretary all enjoying the day and the meal together.
The fun continued with the sisters from our Riverview living group (small groups of 5-15 sisters) inviting all the sisters and employees to an afternoon celebration. Sisters at the door offered you a playing card and cryptically reminded you to keep it close.
More sisters from Riverview dished up the ice-cream for rootbeer floats! All throughout the room sisters and employees filled the room with laughter. Then another sister began to call-out playing cards by number and suit! Door prizes! The sisters had collected a variety of 'white elephant' grab-bag surprises...no peaking.
Sharing the joy of community...Sr. Marie Helene (celebrating 70 years of profession) and Novice Peggy (soon to profess her first profession).
Now...back to Chapel for prayer!
Blessings!
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