Sr. Francis Joseph, R.A. will open the convent at 1001 S. 47th (the corner of Springfield) on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:30 PM, for neighbors to explore "UNITY IN THE FAMILY". This is another in a series of "First Monday with the Assumption Sisters".
All are invited to: hear a respected speaker, Sr. Rose Adams, IHM participate in a Q&A end the evening with light refreshments. The presentation will touch upon the merger of two local Catholic parishes, St. Francis de Sales (SFdS) and Most Blessed Sacrament (MBS). It is timed to coincide with the beginning of Advent. For non Catholics it is an opportunity to explore common ground and extend the definitions of "family". Themes will include: Giving and receiving Valuing family and experience Using emotional tools* to heal and bond *Compassion, Communication, Conversion, Courage and Creativity. Participants will be guided in meditations on unity. Free handouts will be available to assist in future, self directed meditations upon healing and strengthening the ties within family and communities. I have found these "First Monday" meetings to be peaceful, yet provocative, interludes in my much too busy life. I am honored that Sr. Fran asks me to forward the messages to the group. Imagining my friends and neighbors challenged to improve, in a safe place, with cookie rewards, sets me on a path I'd like to follow through the Holidays. All the best! Liz --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Francis Joseph <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:16 Monday evening, December 3 at 7:30 P.M. ADULT FAITH FORMATION: SR. ROSE ADAMS UNITY IN THE FAMILY You will be happy you were here for this one. Happy Weekend. Love SFJ ------------------------- Sr. Francis Joseph, R.A. 1001 S. 47th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-386-5016 Saint Joseph's University 610-660-1766