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...
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...
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,...
Loving Our Neighbors as Ourselves “The second commandment is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Mark 12:31 Dear Friends, Joy to the world! The Lord is come! The Lord’s coming has brought us peace with the...
70 Years of Supporting the Missions! We thank YOU! By Laura Whitford, President, St. Elizabeth Mission Society “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’” – Mark 16:15 In January 1879,...
A Mission Society grant helped Sr. Grace’s organization, Franciscan Ministries, feed 12 very poor families in Jamaica through monthly distributions of food boxes of simple staples like rice, flour, sugar, cornmeal, oats, milk, tea, sardines, saltfish and laundry and bathing soap. “I...
