Few people might be aware of this, but in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012 when the Convent was without electricity for 14 days, the Sisters of CSJB never missed an Office. Even when the world seemed to be in chaos and our future was uncertain, we prayed the Divine Offices of Lauds, Terce, Noonday, Vespers, and Compline without fail. We have done the same thing throughout the COVID-19 crisis. The mystical and ancient practice of praying the Psalms gives us a solid, stable, foundation for our souls as the world constantly pivots around us and shifts under our feet.
Sister Victoria has recently experienced a sense of calling to volunteer at the Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter in Morristown. She is currently exploring ways to join their efforts in person. Please join us in praying for her as she discerns her path there.
Sister Monica Clare also attended a virtual assembly of the Poor People’s Campaign on June 20 and a Zoom discussion on July 2. The July 2nd event included regional Poor People’s Campaign leaders from throughout New Jersey. If you’d like to learn more about the Poor People’s Campaign and find out how you can participate, go to https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/.
We sent Bishop Redfern quite a few of our favorites, and we hope that the prayer traditions of our Community will continue to sustain the vision of our Mother Foundress Harriet Monsell in new settings and in new ways. The Clewer Initiative launched a new app in July aimed at tackling modern slavery in rural areas. CLICK HERE to learn more about the app, and go to www.theclewerinitiative.org for more information on this ministry
Please Join us in Praying forDoug, Janet, Sister Barbara Jean, Greg and Pat, Phoebe, Jay, Dean, Raajiv, Geri and family, Claire, Margaret and family, Larry, Kenneth, Louie, Annette, Michelle, Manh, Kristee, Judith, Suzanne, Anthony, Warren, James, Ingrid, Daniel, Nicole, Jennifer, Joyce, the Clewer Initiative, our Sisters in England, Virginia, Maureen, Michelle, Tiffany, Myles, for a new ministry for the former Daytop Buildings and grounds, Terry, Patty, and her family. We would be honored to pray for you. Please email [email protected] with any prayer requests. Drone video of the former St. John Baptist School by the Rev. Cynthia L. Black, DD - rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Morristown Our Heartfelt Thanks to:Our many helpers, volunteers, and those who encourage us
Mendham Borough Mayor Christine Glassner Ed Raworth Jane Hayden Willard Bergman, esq. Kit Rockwell The Rev. Victoria McGrath and the people of All Saints Millington Our generous donors The Rev. Lorna Erixson and the people of St. Mark’s Mendham The Rev. Cynthia L. Black, DD and the people of the Church of the Redeemer Church of the Messiah Our CSJB Associates and Oblates And all those who have generously donated to the Good Shepherd Home, our Capital Campaign, and our general fund in spite of all the economic uncertainty.
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CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR: COVID-19 Resources from the Diocese of Newark COVID-19 Information from the Centers for Disease Control ANTI-RACISM Dialogue from the Diocese of Newark THE CLEWER INITIATIVE ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROGRAM founded by our Sisters in England and the Rt. Rev. Alastair Redfern If you'd like to find out what's going on at other Episcopal Religious Communities, go to: www.caroa.net |