Sr. Marilyn crowns our Mary, May Statue,

with Sr. Deborah's assist.

Chapel during

Divine Mercy Chaplet

and Rosary

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Blessing of the Palms

Procession to Chapel

Fr. Udo at the Celebrationof the Holy Eucharist

and Passion of Christ

More Holy Week Pictures!!!

QUASQUICENTENNIAL

125th Anniversary

Olivetan Benedictine Sisters in Arkansas

1887-2012

Calendar of Events and Dates

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2011

Dec.10, 11, 12 - Tridiuum in preparation for opening of Quasquicentennial Year
Sat.- Sun. Holy Hour Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary – Blessed Sacrament.
Mon. St. Benedict and St. Bernard Tolomei.

December 13 - FOUNDERS DAY – Opening of Quasquicentennial Celebration
Tuesday 124th Anniversary, of our Foundation in Arkansas. Mass &
Dinner- Bishop and Community.
 

2012

March 21 - FEAST OF ST. BENEDICT – Mass and Luncheon – Special Guests:
Wednesday Abbot General, Superior from Switzerland & All Benedictines
 

July 4 - SISTERS OF HOLY ANGELS DAY - Community Celebration
Wednesday Vespers, Picnic at Frierson State Park
 

July 11 - SOLEMNITY OF ST. BENEDICT – Jubilee Day: Mass, Luncheon,
Wednesday Special Guests: Relatives of Honorees
 

August 15 -  FEAST OF ASSUMPTION OF MARY - Final Vow Day - Mass &
Wednesday Luncheon - Special Guests: Relatives of Honorees
Afternoon Reception: Guests: Friends of Community
 

October 2 - FEAST OF HOLY ANGELS at 11:00 a.m.– Mass and Luncheon –
Tuesday Guests: Oblates, Former Members & Immediate Family Members and
those who provide transportation.
Afternoon Reception and Tours – 2: 00 p.m.
Special Guests: Hospital Administration, Governing
Board and Foundation Board.
 

October 12  - 38th ANNIVERSARY OF CONVENT DEDICATION – Mass &
Friday Luncheon – Special Guests – Diocesan Clergy
 

November 25 - OPEN HOUSE - RECEPTION & TOURS – 2:00 p.m. – Guests:
Sunday Parishioners, Hospital Employees, Volunteers, Medical Staff &
Ministerial Alliance.
 

December 13 - CLOSING OF QUASQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Thursday Community Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving for all God’s blessings
during these 125 years.

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125th Anniversary

S P E C I A L

Papal Blessing

sent from Rome

Olivetan Benedictine Monks:

Father Abbot James Liprie OSB,

of Mother of the Redeemer Monastery,

Opelousas, LA

and

Fr. Aidan Gore OSB, Superior,

of Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery,

in Pecos, New Mexico bestow a

Special Jubilee Blessing

in the name of

Abbot General,

Diego M. Rosa, OSB,

of Monte Oliveto of Sienna, Italy,

to all of the

Olivetan Benedictine Sisters

of Holy Angels Convent.

,

125th Anniversary Year

Feastday of Abbot,

Holy Father, St. Benedict

 Adoration, First Vespers

with Investment

of Novice Jeanine,

followed by Celebration

of the Holy Eucharist,

Evening Meal,

and a DVD brought by

our visiting Swiss Sisters.

Click here for Pictures

Jonesboro made the National News
 for the South with just 6 inches of Snow

May

Your

Advent

Journey

Be Most Blessed

and

Grace Filled.

The Last Of The Trees

   With Autumn Leaves.