Offering Relief for Those in Need “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”–John 14:6 Dear Friends, This past year the board of directors recognized that the pandemic...
Give and It Will Be Given to You “Give and gifts will be given to you. A good portion –packed down, shaken and overflowing – will fall intoyour lap. For the portion you give will determine theportion you receive...
Plans for a Future Full of Hope “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for woe, plans to give you a future full of hope.” ...
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...
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...
In July 2017, the Mission Society awarded a $5,000 grant to the Brunswick County Homeless Coalition (BCHC), located in North Carolina. BCHC supports families in their transition from homelessness to a place of security, identity and a sense of...
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...
