"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.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
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The annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious is taken up each December in most U.S. Catholic parishes and helps hundreds of religious communities provide for the current and future needs of senior members. In good times and bad, senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have served our Church and world.
Even a small gift will make a difference! |
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News From The Sisters...We rejoice in having our Chapel open to the public.
We look forward to seeing you!
Join us for a holiday retreat Dec. 26 thru Jan 1.
You PICK how many days you want to participate. Help ring in the New Year in the Adoration Chapel. See details below and use the QR Code or click the link. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeR08IwYdVhql.../viewform 
CONVENT GUIDED TOURS IN 2023
Monday through Saturday 1:00-4:00 pm All tours need to be pre-arranged, but group tours should be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Groups should allow 1.5 hours for a full indoor tour, or 2 hours if a walk to the cemetery and Fatima Shrine is to be included. Contact S. Claire Whalen at 812-933-6514. Convent buildings are on the national historic site as is much of the town of Oldenburg. Tours include the Sisters' chapel built in 1898-1901 as well as earlier and later buildings. The Convent is now the retirement center for the Sisters with independent residences as well as a modern health care center providing assisted and nursing care. 
Franciscan Houses of Hospitality:
Questions? Email us at: hospitalityhouses@oldenburgosf.com
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Publications and Programs:
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Click the Links Below to FOllow Us on Facebook!"BEST PARTS"Could a Franciscan Vocation be in your future?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 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.
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PRAY WITH US
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READINGS AND REFLECTION
FOR DECEMBER 11, 2022 THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT |
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First Reading: Isaiah 35: 1-61, 10
Psalm: 146: 6-10 Second Reading: James 5:7-10 Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 |
Our Weekly Reflection...
REFLECTION:
As we enter the third week of Advent, we are flooded with the need for patience which is woven throughout today’s readings. The farmer “waits for the precious fruit of the earth” and is encouraged to be patient until receiving “the early and late rains”. We live in a world that constantly showers us with unpredictable early and late rains, we witness disasters, poverty, discrimination daily. We are challenged to make our “hearts firm”, be patient and be the answer to others who are affected by early, late, and constant rains.
On the other side of the rains we witness what blooms, what the power of our love, our faith, our belief in humanity can result in. We witness daily the power of our Lord to give us encouragement, to give us what we need to listen, to respond, to be like John to come out of our prison and know that a way is being prepared for us.
PRAYER:
Thank you, Lord, for the daily opportunity to be patient and to serve. Continue to inspire me, encourage me, and motivate me to live for those in need.
Yogi Wess
Associate
As we enter the third week of Advent, we are flooded with the need for patience which is woven throughout today’s readings. The farmer “waits for the precious fruit of the earth” and is encouraged to be patient until receiving “the early and late rains”. We live in a world that constantly showers us with unpredictable early and late rains, we witness disasters, poverty, discrimination daily. We are challenged to make our “hearts firm”, be patient and be the answer to others who are affected by early, late, and constant rains.
On the other side of the rains we witness what blooms, what the power of our love, our faith, our belief in humanity can result in. We witness daily the power of our Lord to give us encouragement, to give us what we need to listen, to respond, to be like John to come out of our prison and know that a way is being prepared for us.
PRAYER:
Thank you, Lord, for the daily opportunity to be patient and to serve. Continue to inspire me, encourage me, and motivate me to live for those in need.
Yogi Wess
Associate
