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Snow
drifted to about four feet in our courtyard |
Sisters Catherine, Jane, Maryalice,
and
Judith Ann with our statue
of St. Francis
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The
deck in back of our living area covered with snow
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Looking out the doors
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Winter returns
After winds that the First People of Montana call
a chinook (snow eater), we had two weeks of mild weather in
December and early January that did, indeed, eat the snow.
However, during the weekend of January 23-24 the snow came back with
all its beauty, at least a foot of it. Sister Jane enjoyed taking pictures,
as you can see and we are enjoying the beauty and silence all around
us. How conducive to prayer.
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New
Statue of St. Francis
In a raffle in Cutbank, Montana,
the winner of a hand carved statue made by Father Michael Drury
was the prize. However, since the original winner did not accept
it the women of the PCCW (Parish Council of Catholic Women) donated
it to our monastery. Above you see the four of us with the statue
in our chapel. Father Drury came to take pictures of it. To the
left is the statue
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New
Habits
When we first came to Great Falls ten years ago,
because we came from four different communities and had four different
habits, we decided to wear skirts and blouses as a temporary habit.
In September Sister Rita Cheong came for a week to help us design and
make our new habits.
Wind Turbines
We have been approved for a grant from Northwest
Energy to cover the cost of wind turbines and installation. We
are now waiting for the equipment to be delivered and installed when
the weather permits.
Albertson's
Community Partner Program
If you have been helping us through
Albertson's Community Partner Program, it is necessary to relink your
Preferred Savings to our account at this time. To do this, click
here to get the necessary information.
Retreat Apartments
Our retreat/guest apartments are now open
for retreatants. There are two apartments, each with two bedrooms, a
kitchenette and sitting area with a wonderful view of the mountains.
The kitchen is fully equipped and there is a washer and dryer for your
convenience. If you are interested in making reservation, call Sister
Jane at (406) 453-7891 or e-mail at
sisters@poorclaresmt.org
A
Guided Tour of Our Chapel
If
you were unable to attend the open house or the dedication of the chapel,
you may want to take a mini-tour by clicking here.
Our
mailing address is:
Poor Clares of Montana
3020 18th Ave. S Great Falls, MT 59405-5167
phone: (406)453, 7891
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