Celebrate the Life of St. Francis With Us
All are invited to celebrate the life of St. Francis with the School Sisters of St. Francis in St. Joseph Chapel this week, led in song by the Chapel Singers.
On Thursday, October 1, our sisters will gather in St. Joseph Chapel with Franciscan friends from throughout the Milwaukee area for the first day of “The Call to Live the Gospel: A Franciscan Triduum in honor of St. Francis.” The prayer service begins at 7 p.m.
All are welcome to join our sisters and associates on Saturday, October 3, for a prayer service celebrating St. Francis’ passage to eternal life with our uniquely moving Transitus service. Our prayer will begin at 4 p.m.
Our celebrations will culminate with the Feast of St. Francis Mass on Sunday, October 4, celebrated at the special time of 1 p.m. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in St. Joseph Hall and the opportunity to take part in a Franciscan pilgrimage tour.
For all of these gatherings, please park in the Sacred Heart lot, entering at S. 28th St. and W. Lapham St. and parking on the north side of the lot, by St. Joseph Chapel. Walk through the pedestrian gate to Layton Blvd. and proceed north to the first entrance door, closest to the illuminated sign.
For more information on any of these events, please contact Sheri Masiakowski, Music Ministry Director, at smasiakowski@sssf.org or 414-385-5222.
We look forward to celebrating this Franciscan festival with you!
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