Feast of St. Nicolas   On Dec 6 our community was visited by St. Nicolas and his angel (Sr. Agnes and Sr. Rudolfia). He brought greetings from heaven and sweet candy.

St. Nicolas also came to see the residents at St. Joseph Nursing Home.

Mother General Sr. Gerarda Farska came from Europe for a short visit of the American province with Sr. Christiana Valiaskova.

The Live Nativity The Live Nativity at the St. Joseph Nursing Home on Dec 14 “Gloria in excelsis Deo…” “The Child Jesus was born in Bethlehem…” Mary (Sr. Simona) with Baby Jesus (Andrew) and St. Joseph (Richard)

“The Angels appeared…” The Angel (Sr. Rudolfia) with the little Angel Clare and, at right, Joe

“Shepherds were watching their flock…” Shepherds (Sr. Loretta) and St. Francis of Assisi (Sr. Christiana) Sr. Agnes Sr. Michael

  See also news for Lent, Summer

"The first and foremost duty of all religious is to be the contemplation of divine things and assiduous union with God in prayer."

(Code of Canon Law, 663 S.1, quoted by Pope Benedict XVI during 2006 World Day of Prayer for Vocations)