God Is With Us “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘Godis with us.’” – Matthew 1:23 Dear friends, When Joseph was betrothed to Mary, he learned that she...
Alleluia! Christ Is Risen! “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.’ ” – Matthew...
Education Offers Hope for a Better Future “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.” – Romans 15:13 Dear Friends, When Jesus was born that blessed night two thousand years ago, God fulfilled...
In Loving Memory – Sr. Julieta de Carvalho, OSF Jan. 4, 1960 – Mar. 4, 2019 Sr. Julieta worked with settlement families in rural, farm areas in Araguacema, TO. She taught catechism to children (above) and brought food...
If you spend time with Franciscans, at some point you will probably hear them say, “I did what was mine to do.” This common phrase is taken from St. Francis’ deathbed quote. Our Sisters begin and end ministries in...
Last year I visited Trinity Café in Tampa, FL, which is a restaurant for the food insecure. Every day, more than 450 guests are treated with dignity at two sites. It’s the only place of its kind that’s consistently...
Easter is a wonderful time to consider our relationship with Jesus and to let go of pride, sin and bad habits. Just as His resurrection created new life for us, your gifts to St. Elizabeth Mission Society have brought...
Bringing God’s Light to Others “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12 “When a crystal is touched or struck by the...
In Loving Memory – Sr. Alma Glenn, OSF May 25, 1931 – April 12, 2018 Sr. Alma was a Franciscan Sister of Allegany for 66 years. She spent 31 years as a missionary, teacher and principal in Jamaica,...
Giving What Is Received in La Paz, Bolivia Our Sisters Elvira and Maria tell of their work with the poor in Bolivia. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you should...
