Mount Saviour Monastery

October 2018 News:
The month began with the Novices of the Sisters of Saint Joseph here on retreat. Father Michael Perry, a retired priest from Brooklyn and long-time friend of the monastery, also arrived to be here for the month. That gave our regular Chaplain, Father Don, the opportunity for time away. Br. Pierre returned from his home visit in Canada on the 6th in time to join the festive community celebration of Br. Bruno's name day. The yearly Oblate retreat took place from the 12th-14th. A talk was presented by Brothers Pierre and Bruno on an overview of Father Martin's years as superior. Br. Gabriel gave the group an architecture and art tour of the monastery. The group, in addition, had meetings to discuss questions pertinent to Oblates in today's world. During the retreat Peter Robinson and Martha Karchner joined our family of Oblates.

Father Gregory from Farnborough Abbey, not far from London, arrived for his first visit to Mount Saviour on the 15th. His luggage had to be deftly positioned between over 6,000 copies of our latest Chronicle which had just been picked up from the printers. If anyone would like to be added to our mailing list please let us know. With the temperature suddenly turning more autumn like our heating system was put into action. The more frigid weather brought our first dusting of snow on the 18th. That was also Br. Luke's name day which was celebrated that evening.

Dr. Anthony Cernera gave a talk on Refugees and Migrants on the 21st as part of the Friends of Mount Saviour Lecture Series. He recommended two books on the subject: Rescue by David Milebrand and Pope Francis: A Stranger and You Welcomed Me. Also mentioned was a new website: rmenetwork.org. On the same day an Observer move into the monastery to test his vocation with us for the next month. Please remember Joseph in prayer. On the 27th William Moschuk from Canada became the third person to make their final oblation this month. Father Michael Perry gave an informative talk on the 28th about his experience in the Ukraine this summer. A two-day sheep 'pen session' on October 29 and 30 concluded with the shepherd determining which sheep would stay with us through the winter and would go to auction. Those staying were sent out the left gate and those not so lucky were sent out the right gate. Sound somewhat familiar'

COMING EVENTS

Sunday, November 11: The Friends of Mount Saviour are hosting Patricia Brisson who will do a reading of her spiritual poetry after Mass at Saint Joseph's Guest House.

The talk by Sister Mary Donald Corcoran previously scheduled for December 2 has been rescheduled for the spring