Jubilee 2017
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July 1, 2017Today we celebrated the 60th jubilee of Sr Rita and the 50th jubilee of Sr Robert. Keeping this anniversary of first vows is a public expression of gratitude to God for these sisters' great fidelity to the monastic life in our community.
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We were joined for the liturgy by about 65 members of Sr Robbie's large extended family, and the musical contributions of a number of them enriched our common worship. Here are some highlights:
Four young singers delighted us with a heartfelt Irish blessing at the Offertory.
After the recessional, we were surprised by a rousing jazz rendition of "O When the Saints...". Did they know this is the song Sr Robbie uses to call the sheep?
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