First Friday Series 2017-18

Can I Get a Witness? 

Set aside time for this monthly event of spiritual nourishment. A conference and celebration of the Eucharist are the highlights of this program. There is lunch with the sisters available and opportunity to enjoy the gift shop and the grounds.

10 am - 12:15pm.  

   A witness is someone who by word and example gives visible evidence of what they have seen and heard without being deterred by the consequences of their actions.  There is a tradition among some African-American congregations for a speaker to seek affirmation when sharing a personal testimony or spiritual insight by inviting others to clap or shout "Amen," the speaker will ask the question, "Can I get a witness?"  Individuals can thus voice their agreement based on their own personal experience.  
    Beginning in fall this series will explore the lives and actions of individuals who have served as witnesses to Gospel truths and values. 
      First Friday Begins in OCTOBER
Oct. 6             Courage: Sojourner Truth & Nelson Mandela - Sister Julia, OSB
Nov. 4             Forgiveness: Amish Community, West Nickel Mines, PA & Benedictine
                           Sisters of Virginia Community - Sister Cecilia, OSB  
Dec. 1              Presemce: Four Women Martyrs of El Salvador & Trappist Martyrs of
                           Tibhirine, Algeria - Kay Fitzgerald
No Meeting in January
Feb. 2, 2018      Equality: Fr. Augustus Tolton & Mother Mary Lange, O.S.P. - 
                              Annie McEntee, Obl.SB 
Mar. 2                Love in the Face of Oppression : Corrie Ten Boom & Walter Ciszek,
                               S.J. - Sister Dolores, OSB 
Apr. 6                  Life v. Death: Desmond Doss & Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J. - Sister 
                               Charlotte Lee, OSB 
May 4                   Hospitality: Fr. Solanus Casey, OFM (Cap.) & Br. Andre Bessette, 
                                 C.S.C. - Greg Evans, Obl.SB 

​Suggested donation: $25 per session