Bernardine Franciscan Sisters 125th Anniversary
Who: Holy Spirit Church
What: Celebration of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters 125th Anniversary
When: Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Where: Holy Spirit Church, 403 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06903
Contact: Sister Carol Ann 203.322.0902 scarol@villamariaedu.org
The Bernardine Franciscan Sisters came from Poland to the USA 125 years ago. They served the people in Stamford at Holy Name Parish, Holy Spirit Parish, and Villa Maria Retreat House and School. The Sisters of Heart of Mary Convent and their Associates, together with Msgr. Kevin Royal and the parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish, will celebrate the 125th Anniversary at the 11:30 Mass on Sunday, May 19. The celebration will focus on the Congregation and also on all the Sisters who were principals and teachers at Holy Spirit School. The Bernardine Associates are helping with the celebration and will be Readers and Eucharistic Ministers at the Mass which will be followed with a brunch in the parish center. Displays will be presented along with a power point of the history of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters coming to America and their missions.
11:30 AM Mass at Holy Spirit Church
12:30 AM Presentation, Remarks and Displays in Holy Family Hall
Brunch in Holy Family Hall