Advent is a Time of Thanksgiving

Greetings,

This Advent there has been a gift and blessing of time to reflect on all God has shared with us, the blessings of community.  Part of the blessing of community is our life shared here in the city of Yankton.  Every year we join the city in celebrating a community Thanksgiving meal.

November 26th was the annual Yankton Community Thanksgiving dinner.  The sisters were asked (again) to help bake some of the turkeys and dressing for the meal.  Twenty-two sisters joyfully continued the tradition by assisting throughout the day.  They were joined by Fr. Thomas, a helpful Oblate, and our kitchen staff.

By 5:30 that evening, 32 turkeys were cooked and cut for serving as well was 24 pans of dressing, all on it way to the community meal.  Five of the sisters also joined in serving the meal along with other community volunteers.

Thank you to Sr. Joelle, sister outreach coordinator, and all of our Sisters, Oblates, and Friends who help us reach out and share our blessings with our Yankton community.

Thanksgiving was also at time of gratitude for those gifts our sisters share with each other. Gifts of our hands and hearts to our sisters.  The gift of baked pumpkin pies, for instance, graced each of our tables fresh from the monastery bakery.

What Advent blessings are you thankful for as we near gift of Christmas?

Blessings,