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The Eucharist: At Home in the Heart of Jesus

------------------------------------------------------------ Like most children, I had a few experiences of being lost. Fortunately, they were not serious, just temporary separations from my family in public spaces, lasting a few minutes that  ended well.  However, even in the space of a few minutes, I  certainly knew the  experience of being lost: the discovery  that I did not know anyone around me, the immediate heightened anxiety and alertness, with a frantic search for the familiar. Being lost can transform a previously known space into a foreign and hostile one. However, as soon as  I found a family  member, all was set right again: the  surroundings became safe and there was no need to continue searching. Even if I was not in my house,  I was “home” again. In 2024, “home” probably means different things to different people but, generally, home is a place of rest,  belonging, identity, and security. If someone does not have that in their life, I can imagine that their reality is
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'Tis the Season

 Click here to enjoy the Alton Symphony Orchestra virtual Christmas Concert featuring Sr. Marie-Therese!

Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!

Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!  Check out this video to hear Sr. M. Ancilla share more about the story of Our Lady and about the shrine located in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.   Visit https://guadalupeshrine.org/ to learn more about this beautiful place of pilgrimage in the midwest!  

Making a Joyful Noise!

 Sr. Marie-Therese shared her gift of music recently through a virtual concert.  You can enjoy it here!

Love's Reply 2020-2021

Love's Reply Women's Discernment Group is gearing up for another year!  Single Catholic women ages 18-30 in the St. Louis area are invited to come together for an evening of prayer, formation, and discussion.  This year we will meet on the second MONDAY of the month from September to April (with December's meeting an optional social).  Meetings will be held in the Archdiocese of St. Louis Vocation Office (in the lower level of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary). The program is free but registration is required as well as a commitment to make 75% of the meetings. Visit this link to register by September 13. Please email LovesReplySTL@gmail.com with any questions.

Days of Abundance!

August 2 and 3 brought great joy to our community as we welcomed three new novices, celebrated the first profession of four sisters and the final profession of six sisters.  While the number of people gathered in St. Mary's Church was certainly smaller than we would have liked, we were blessed by thousands who joined the livestreams to join us in giving thanks to God for the gifts of our sisters.   Visit   www.altonfranciscans.org/feastday   to view pictures and videos of the occasion.

Celebrating our August Feastdays

We are pleased to announce the  Reception into the Novitiate of Clare Kennedy - Sr. M. Veronica Gabrielle Burnham - Sr. Bethany Marie Sidney Ramaekers - Sr. M. Magnificat and the First Profession of Vows of Sr. M. Rose Thomas Weighner Sr. M. Cecilia Abbadessa Sr. Mary James Becker Sr. Peter Marie Tran The celebration of Holy Mass with the Rite of First Profession and Reception into the Novitiate  will take place on  Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 3:30 pm. We are pleased to announce the  Final Profession of Vows of  Sr. M. Lucy Gantt Sr. Karol Marie Baumgarten Sr. Teresa Maria Leis Sr. Mary Francis Goodson Sr. M. Caterina Vola Sr. M. Gemma Kissel The celebration of Holy Mass with the Rite of Final Profession will take place on  Monday, August 3, 2020 at 10:00 am. Due to restrictions in place, we are unable to invite you to attend the ceremonies, however you are welcome to join us in prayer and participation via Livestream.