"We, the Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis, Oldenburg, are women of prayer,
committed to the Gospel values as lived by St. Francis and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier.
From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service.
Enlivened by a spirit of justice, reconciliation and peace,
we collaborate with others in responding to the needs of the world."
We fulfill these words by being women of prayer in the ministries we do and the places where we are present. Since Vatican II opened the doors to the many needs of the world, we minister in education, parish ministry, social service, healthcare and social justice.
committed to the Gospel values as lived by St. Francis and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier.
From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service.
Enlivened by a spirit of justice, reconciliation and peace,
we collaborate with others in responding to the needs of the world."
We fulfill these words by being women of prayer in the ministries we do and the places where we are present. Since Vatican II opened the doors to the many needs of the world, we minister in education, parish ministry, social service, healthcare and social justice.
Information on visiting the sisters:
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All visitors are welcome and may visit without a mask unless they are visiting in St. Clare Hall rooms. Beginning Easter Sunday, our Chapel will once again be open to the public. Our Sunday Liturgies begin at 9:30 a.m.
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News From The Sisters...We rejoice in having our Chapel open to the public.
We look forward to seeing you! Visit our campus for a Tree Walk!
Take a stroll and view the many trees we have around our campus! Take time to connect with nature.
Click HERE to view a pdf (including a map) of 'Tree Walk A' Coming soon... we will be posting info about our four other tree walks! Franciscan Houses of Hospitality:Questions? Email us at: hospitalityhouses@oldenburgosf.com
Sisters and Associates participated in a grant-funded project to assist children in meeting their basic needs by providing pajamas, socks, underwear, books, and toiletries for the So Loved Clothing Closet.
Check out the video! Michaela Farm, a ministry of the sisters of St. Francis for over 160 years, is now under the direction of the Greenacres Foundation.
To learn more about this educational and agricultural organization, please visit: WWW.GREEN-ACRES.ORG 
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READINGS AND REFLECTION
FOR MAY 22, 2022 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER |
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First Reading: Acts 15: 22 -29
Responsorial Psalm: 67: 2 – 3, 5 – 8 Second Reading: Rev. 21: 10 – 14, 22 -23 Gospel: John 14: 23 – 29 |
Our Weekly Reflection...
REFLECTION:
PEACE…How many times have you been wished peace or you have wished peace to someone else? Yes, peace has been on the minds and in the heart of many of us recently due to the war in Ukraine and the people at the border, particularly the children separated from their parents. In today’s Gospel (John 14: 27) we hear the word PEACE once again, “Peace is what I leave you.” But we may ask, where is it? Jesus explains to the apostles there is individual peace and there is world peace. Can we ever find world peace if we as individuals don’t find it first within ourselves? “Don’t worry, don’t be upset or afraid” (John 14: 27) is the message from Jesus. Are you thinking easy to say…hard to live? But we are not left on our own for we are promised a Helper, the Holy Spirit. Do I pray to the Holy Spirit to help me find or deepen that peace within myself? Do I share my worries, fear and uncertainties with God, then LISTEN to the guidance offered so I can experience that love, trust and peace that only God can provide?
PRAYER:
Slow me down, Lord. Help me to be still so I may recognize the power of PEACE and extend peace to others.
Bernadette Asbach, OSF
PEACE…How many times have you been wished peace or you have wished peace to someone else? Yes, peace has been on the minds and in the heart of many of us recently due to the war in Ukraine and the people at the border, particularly the children separated from their parents. In today’s Gospel (John 14: 27) we hear the word PEACE once again, “Peace is what I leave you.” But we may ask, where is it? Jesus explains to the apostles there is individual peace and there is world peace. Can we ever find world peace if we as individuals don’t find it first within ourselves? “Don’t worry, don’t be upset or afraid” (John 14: 27) is the message from Jesus. Are you thinking easy to say…hard to live? But we are not left on our own for we are promised a Helper, the Holy Spirit. Do I pray to the Holy Spirit to help me find or deepen that peace within myself? Do I share my worries, fear and uncertainties with God, then LISTEN to the guidance offered so I can experience that love, trust and peace that only God can provide?
PRAYER:
Slow me down, Lord. Help me to be still so I may recognize the power of PEACE and extend peace to others.
Bernadette Asbach, OSF
