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“Could it be… that God may be calling you to be a Sister? Yes it could!”

September 17, 2010--This retreat is an opportunity for single Catholic women 18-35 to Come and See what apostolic religious life as a Sister of St. Joseph is all about. The retreat is September 17-18, 2010 at the Sisters of Saint Joseph on 314 Gregory Street, Rochester, NY 14620. The event is free. REGISTRATION: Deadline: September 10, 2010. CONTACT: Sr. Donna Del Santo SSJ, Director of Vocations, 585-733-4422 vocations@ssjrochester.org

Immigration Seminar

September 17-18, 2010--The SSJ Justice and Peace Committee is sponsoring a public seminar to spark discussion on the issue of immigration September 17 & 18 at St. Bernard's Institute located on French Road in Rochester from 9am-6pm each day. For more details contact Sister Phyllis Tierney ptierney@ssjrochester.org

Prayer for Our Times

The first Tuesday of each month -- The Sisters of Saint Joseph, invite you, your family, and friends to join us in our monthly prayer for peace, “Prayer for Our Times.” The prayer service is held in the Sisters of Saint Joseph motherhouse chapel, at 150 French Road, Rochester, NY from 7pm to 8pm. If you are unable to join in person, join us in prayer wherever you might be. If you have any questions please call (585)641-8122.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The first Monday of each month -- Our Motherhouse is home to the Shawl Ministry. A group of Sisters and volunteers knit or crochet shawls for various needy groups, hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and private homes. The group meets the first Monday of every month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Motherhouse on 150 French Road, Rochester, NY. If you are interested in joining the group or would like a prayer shawl, please contact Judy Johnson, Activities Director, (585)641-8136

Invitation to Sitting Meditation

On Wednesdays from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. The Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse chapel is open for people of differing traditions to come for meditation. This will be an hour of silence for any who desire to spend time in this way. This could be a wonderful opportunity for many to come together to pray and bring peace into our lives and our world. There will be no formal instruction. If you have any questions please call (585)641-8153.

Tea and Books

Second Friday of every month-- We invite you to join us for books, treats and good company at our monthly Tea and Book event from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m at the Motherhouse on 150 French Road, Rochester, NY. If you'd like to join the book club, please contact Judy Johnson, Activities Director at (585)641-8136.

If you would like more information on any of the above events, please contact Dawn Gruba, Director of Marketing and Communications:
dgruba@ssjrochester.org
(585) 641-8172