Such an amazing hour with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George! We do this through a variety of apostolic activities throughout the United States. Sr. Maria Cordis told AP that the community is waiting for the test results of the 160 lay employees of the monastery, including nurses working at the monasterys home for the elderly, and others working at the monasterys kitchen and wash house. When you love Jesus, get ready for the adventure He will lead you on. They live out these charisms by celebrating Mass daily and having Benediction and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament daily from 6:30a.m. until 8:30p.m. and all night on Fridays. As they neared Springfield, their van was struck from behind by a vehicle whose driver did not realize traffic had slowed to a stop in a construction zone. 16 Franciscan Sisters of St. Francis of Bay Settlement, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Already from my high school years, the desire to share with others the joy I had received from Jesus Christ and His Church burned within my heart. Pro Deo et Ecclesia: Proclaiming the Beauty, Grandeur and Majesty of the Church The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George is a Roman Catholic Congregation of consecrated women whose spirituality is derived from St. Francis of Assisi. 2K views 1 year ago Such an amazing hour with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George! Check out this video to hear Sr. M. Ancilla share more about the story of Our Lady and about the shrine located in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Seeking to make the Merciful Love of Christ visible. Behind the Veil #3 Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Copyright 2022Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. She lives as a Professed Sister and continues to grow deeper in her life as a religious Sister. St. Francis Convent [3] During this stage, the woman wears a simple jumper. They began their service in Rock Island at Jordan Catholic School and Alleman Catholic High School. Visit www.altonfranciscans.org/feastday to view pictures and videos of the occasion. Thirteen women made their final profession as religious sisters, 3 pronounced first vows and 2 were received into the novitiate. Since entering, I have served in catechetical and educational apostolates in parishes and schools in Illinois, New Jersey, and Kansas. La Crosse, WI SPALDING PASTORAL CENTER | 419 NE MADISON AVENUE | PEORIA, IL 61603 | PHONE (309) 671-1550 | FAX (309) 671-1595, Copyright 2023 - The Catholic Post || 2 || All Rights Reserved || Design by, The Newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Lindsey Weishar: Taking up the challenge of living Lent with body and spirit, Diocesan Scout Mass: Celebrating family of Scouting in the family of the church, New round of conversation starters planned for Growing Disciples process. St. Francis Day Care Center in Alton offers all of this and much more! St. Louis, MO Flee in such moments to the Sacred Heart, Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. In allshe did, she soughtHis face- the face of the Poor One, the Crucified One, the Pierced Bridegroom. We are pleased to announce the Final Profession of Vows of Sr. M. Lucy Gantt Sr. Karol Marie Baumgarten Sr. Teresa Maria Leis Sr. Mary Francis Goodson Sr. M. Caterina Vola Sr. M. Gemma Kissel The celebration of Holy Mass with the Rite of Final Profession will take place on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 10:00 am. P.O. She also visits women in prison. Vocation Director: (618) 463-2757 / vocations@altonfranciscans.org In my recreation times, I enjoy crafting, especially making cards and painting, making music on guitar, ukulele, and harmonica, and singing whatever song comes to mind. (Composite photo from the St. Pius X Parish, Rock Island website). We currently sponsor Saint Anthony's Health Center and St. Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George | 74 followers on LinkedIn.