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Glory to God in the highest Lk 2:13. "...down the centuries, the angels’ song has again and again become a song of love and joy, a song of those who love. At this hour, full of thankfulness, we join in the singing of all the centuries, singing that unites heaven and earth, angels and men." –Pope Benedict XVI Merry Christmas!
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(left) Sr M Jane Marie reads the story of St. Francis and the first Christmas crêche that took place in Greccio, Italy. (right) Sr Theresa Marie places the infant at Midnight Mass entrance procession. |
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| Father Francis Blesses the crêche scene. Concelebrants are Father James and Father Giles |
Preparations
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| The Novitiate sisters baking and decorating Christmas cookies. |
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Celebrating Las Posadas - praying the rosary in front of the crêche and
enjoying tamales and hot chocolate afterwards with the family. |
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| Sr M Raphael helps with decorating. Sister is one of our resident green thumbs. |
Sr M Angela sits with the Coonan family and Fr Jacob Runyan at the Serra Club dinner honoring priestly vocations. |
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| Sr M Dorothy leads our junior professed Sisters in song. The Sisters caroled at St Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. |
Sr M Rose hosts the novitiate carolers in her sixth grade classroom at St Casimir School. |
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A Christmas Party at Brookside
The newly restored Bass Mansion at Saint Francis University was the setting for a lovely evening. Sr. M Elise (second from left) and Sr M Marilyn (far right) are joined by Sr M Clare, Sr Margaret Mary and Sr M Jennifer. |
Sr M Marlene tops the Christmas tree in the lobby of St. Francis Hospital in Beach Grove. | </ |