BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wheaton Franciscans - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wheaton Franciscans X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wheaton Franciscans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230828T170319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T202128Z UID:3960-1694781000-1694784600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Concert in the Garden DESCRIPTION:with John Niemet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a lunchtime Concert in the St. Clare Garden \n\n\n\nCovenant Companion John Niemet will provide a concert of familiar music to honor Mother Earth and give gratitude to our generous God.  Drop in and have your heart lifted in joy! URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/concert-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:St. Clare Garden\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5\, WHEATON\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Garden-Concert-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230627T202405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T202407Z UID:3462-1694199600-1694203200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Taizé - September DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Taizé Prayer at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, Entrance #7. \n\n\n\nFor those unable to attend in person\, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel. \n\n\n\n\nBe sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!\n\n\n\nYou will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.\n\n\n\n\nTaizé is a distinctive style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France. It is characterized by contemplative music with repetitive singing of simple harmonized tunes\, interspersed with periods of silence\, simple readings\, prayers\, and intercessions. \n\n\n\n\nChapel Information\n\n\n\n\nWe ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nIf you are feeling ill\, please join us through Livestream\n\n\n\nPlease continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.\n\n\n\n\nAnnouncements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/taize-september/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Taize.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230109T222228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T212523Z UID:1283-1693740600-1693744200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Coffee and... DESCRIPTION:Due to the predicted excessive heat for this Sunday\, September 3\, the previously outdoor monthly Coffee & … will move indoors. It will be in the Promenade as usual. There will be coffee\, treats\, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/coffee-and-8/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Coffee-and.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230315T210817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T202014Z UID:2601-1691926200-1691929800@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:St. Clare Garden Labyrinth Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the opening of the new St. Clare Garden on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Campus! The St. Clare Garden Self-guided Labyrinth Walk begins at 11:30 am following the 10:30 am Mass. This special event is one of a few to honor and celebrate the completion of the St. Clare Garden. No registration is required; open to our Faith Community. Hard copies of the guide are available at the chapel. \n\n\n\nYou can also download the guided here. \n\n\n\nThe St. Clare Garden offers a place of stillness and serenity as a compliment to the Peace Path and Cosmic Walk currently located on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels. Amenities include: Shade Patio\, Labyrinth\, Waterfall\, Lawn Area\, Firepit Patio and Contemplative Spaces. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/st-clare-garden-celebration/ LOCATION:Our Lady of the Angels Chapel\, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230312T182300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T095614Z UID:2457-1691830800-1691852400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Franciscan Day of Reflection DESCRIPTION:Featured Presenter: Father John Petrikovic\, OFM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel – 26W171 Roosevelt Rd – Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, Illinois. All are welcome as we learn about the extraordinarily ordinary human lives of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare of Assisi from Capuchin Franciscan Friar Father John Petrikovic. \n\n\n\nThis in-person Franciscan retreat offers the opportunity to explore other valuable aspects of the lives of Francis and Clare\, and we will spend time considering what we actually value – and what we don’t. \n\n\n\nRegistration Open from Monday\, June 19th – Monday\, July 30th \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Retreat\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Petrikovic\, OFM Cap.\, is a Capuchin Franciscan friar priest in the Ministry of Preaching\, offering workshops on Franciscan topics\, mission formation for Franciscan Health Systems\, retreats to Religious Men and Women in the English-speaking world and parish missions throughout the United States. \n\n\n\nShow more\n\n\n\nJohn holds a BA in Counseling Psychology (1975)\, an MA in Liturgical Theology (1980)\, an MA in Franciscan Studies (1986) and an STL from Rome’s Antonianum University in Spirituality (1996). John served his Province in initial formation of friars from 1981-1995\, teaching in the Religious Studies Department of Borromeo Seminary in Cleveland\, OH\, from 1982-1990 and on the staff of his Province’s novitiate from 1990-1995. After studies in Rome and two terms as Secretary to his Provincial Minister in Pittsburgh\, PA\, he was called by the Order to serve as Vice Rector\, Prefect of Studies and Liturgical Director of the Collegio San Lorenzo\, the International House of Graduate Studies for the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Rome (2004-2010).An avid musician\, animating Liturgies for both National and International gatherings of Friars and Sisters\, John was a regular contributor to Weekday & Sunday Homily Helps (1983-2018) for Franciscan Media (formerly St. Anthony Press) and serves on the staff of the Franciscan Pilgrimages Program which provides pilgrimage and study experiences in Assisi and Rome\, Italy.John is a member of the St. Augustine Province of the Capuchin Franciscans (serving the Middle Atlantic States) and resides with three other friars at St. Fidelis Friary\, Beaver\, PA. He also serves as Archivist for his Province and as the administrator of his Province’s website\, capuchin.com. \n\n\n\nShow less\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about the Franciscan Day Retreat:\n\n\n\n\nIt was written that Francis of Assisi could be heard in prayer asking “Who are you\, Lord\, and who am I?” Clare of Assisi would use the word “ineffable” (inexpressible\, indefinable) when contemplating the Lord’s love and poverty. \n\n\n\nShow more\n\n\n\nIn both cases\, their Franciscan journeys are marked by Mystery. We search to “know God\,” even while we cannot understand. It doesn’t mean that God can “never” be known; but it does mean that we come to know more in time\, in an eternal unfolding of our lives in relationship with the things and people we encounter on a pilgrim way.When Abraham promised ‘fidelity’ to a Covenant with a personal God\, he surely had no idea what he was “in for.” God’s promise is fulfilled in Jesus Christ who invites those who ‘follow him’ into a relationship which finds unfolds its meaning by experience. Like the first disciples\, we are never quite sure what we’re “in for” either.The retreat explores Scripture’s challenge to fidelity\, to courage and to hope while we allow our God of the Incarnation to remain a Mystery – grasping to understand\, as time unravels\, that we do not fully understand. Taking the Incarnation seriously can show us the way\, as it did for Francis and Clare. By being attentive to the mystery of our humanity\, of the humanity of our Founders and the humanity of those we encounter\, we follow the Spirit’s lead to enter the Mystery of God’s unfolding life and grace.And the more we know\, the more we know we don’t know — and that’s “knowing” something\, isn’t it? \n\n\n\nShow less\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Information\n\n\n\n\nWe ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nIf you are feeling ill\, please join us through Livestream\n\n\n\nPlease continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.\n\n\n\n\nAnnouncements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/day-of-reflection-with-fr-john-petrikovic-ofm/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Franciscan-Day-Retreat-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230806T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230806T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230109T222158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T180531Z UID:1284-1691321400-1691325000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Coffee and... DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee\, treats\, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\nDue to the continuing rise in COVID and Flu cases\, as well as seasonal illnesses\, masks continue to be required in all public areas. Masks must be worn for the duration of all services in the chapel.\n\n\n\nKnow that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters\, staff\, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building\, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill\, please postpone your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/coffee-and-7/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Coffee-and.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230702T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230702T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230109T221952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T180533Z UID:1285-1688297400-1688301000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Coffee and... DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee\, treats\, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\nDue to the continuing rise in COVID and Flu cases\, as well as seasonal illnesses\, masks continue to be required in all public areas. Masks must be worn for the duration of all services in the chapel.\n\n\n\nKnow that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters\, staff\, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building\, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill\, please postpone your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/coffee-and-6/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Coffee-and.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230109T221910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T201558Z UID:1279-1685878200-1685881800@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Curiosity Conversations DESCRIPTION:A Wheaton Franciscan Ministry Fair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Coffee\, a Ministry Fair\, and Curiosity Conversations in the Auditorium after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee\, treats\, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. \n\n\n\nThe Invitational Church Circle is hosting this special version of our monthly Coffee &… Fellowship to help you deepen your relationship with the Wheaton Franciscan community. Since our community has so many programs and activities\, we want to provide a relaxed and fun way to discover more about us\, Tau Center\, the IBVM community\, and the Sisters of St. Clare\, while exploring various ways of serving. \n\n\n\n\nWhat are the Ministry Fair and Curiosity Conversations?\n\n\n\nDuring our Coffee & …\, we will offer ways to learn about volunteering with our Laudato Si’ Circle\, serving in our music and liturgy ministry\, supporting our hospitality ministry in-person and online\, assisting with our Kickapoo Corn project\, and more. We’ll also have information for folks curious about Covenant Companionship. Feel free to chat informally with Covenant Companions\, ask questions\, and hear their stories of discernment\, contemplation\, and service. \n\n\n\nMost importantly\, we want to hear about your gifts\, talents\, and interests. So grab a cup of coffee and visit with us. Curiosity and an open heart are the only prerequisites! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBread For the World “Offering of Letters”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the JPIC table of the Coffee & Curiosity Conversations Ministry Fair\, we will have our annual Bread For the World “Offering of Letters.” These letters will urge our U.S. Representatives and Senators to fully fund Food Programs for the Poor\, both domestic and global. There will be letters to Senators Duckworth and Durbin. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition\, there will be a letter to Representatives. Since we are all from many different congressional districts\, you will need to fill in the name of your Representative before signing the letter. The letters will be hand delivered by Covenant Companion Tom Ruggaber. They can then be taken to Washington and be hand delivered to our Congress people by the Diocese of Joliet. \n\n\n\nFor those who prefer an online Offering of Letters: \n\n\n\n\nGo to www.bread.org/ol\n\n\n\nClick on “Take Action”\n\n\n\nScroll down to “Resources” and then click on “Email Congress”\n\n\n\nFill out your information\n\n\n\nClick on “This is an Offering of Letters”\n\n\n\nFill in the name of the congregation with “Wheaton Franciscan.” This will add your letter to the total count from our ministry.\n\n\n\nFollow the prompts to send the email to your Senators and Representative.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nWe ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/coffee-and-5/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Coffee-Ministry-Fair.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230419T120012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T153854Z UID:2949-1683918000-1683921600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Taizé - May DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Taizé Prayer at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, Entrance #7. \n\n\n\nFor those unable to attend in person\, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel. \n\n\n\n\nBe sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!\n\n\n\nYou will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.\n\n\n\n\nTaizé is a distinctive style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France. It is characterized by contemplative music with repetitive singing of simple harmonized tunes\, interspersed with periods of silence\, simple readings\, prayers\, and intercessions. \n\n\n\n\nChapel Information\n\n\n\n\nWe ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nIf you are feeling ill\, please join us through Livestream\n\n\n\nPlease continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.\n\n\n\n\nAnnouncements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/taize-may/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Taize.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230109T221839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200916Z UID:1286-1683459000-1683462600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Coffee and... DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee\, treats\, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nWe ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/coffee-and-4/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Coffee-and.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T113000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230322T213106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T213108Z UID:2696-1682157600-1682163000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Earth Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:Earth Gratitude: God’s Vision of Abundant Life\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of Joy and Gratitude for all of Creation as we Celebrate Earth Day!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick image to enlarge \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Itinerary\n\n\n\n\n10:00am – 11am: Create a Gratitude Rock and explore the St Clare Garden\n\n\n\n11am – 11:30am: Earth Day Prayer and closing ritual\n\n\n\n9:30am – 12:30pm: Self-guided walk along the Peace Path & Cosmic Walk\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration by Monday April 17th is requested\, but not required \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarth\, we thank you. You provide such joy and sustenance always. May we honor your beauty and wonder everyday. May we learn from the seasons to have patience and grace. \n\n\n\nAll Are Welcome URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/earth-day-2023/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Earth-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230402T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230402T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230109T221617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T180541Z UID:1276-1680435000-1680438600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Coffee and... DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee\, treats\, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\nDue to the continuing rise in COVID and Flu cases\, as well as seasonal illnesses\, masks continue to be required in all public areas. Masks must be worn for the duration of all services in the chapel.\n\n\n\nKnow that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters\, staff\, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building\, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill\, please postpone your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/coffee-and-3/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Coffee-and.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T110000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230227T184904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T184726Z UID:2357-1678786200-1678791600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Silence - Journey to Heartfulness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of Lenten Prayer and Contemplation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is required by Monday\, March 13 before 9:00 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur morning together will include prayer and quiet reflection\, ending with circle sharing \n\n\n\nThis is a journey to explore the language of the heart. We will start this journey by simply noticing the moments throughout our life that bring joy and happiness to our lives. We will spend time in contemplation opening to these moments within our hearts. There will be time for sharing\, reflection and journaling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, Laura Desmaris explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault – combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. She is a Spiritual Director and has led Centering Prayer with Sr Pat Irr\, OSF in prior seasons at Tau Center. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/silence-journey-to-heartfulness-march-14/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230224T165818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T165956Z UID:2321-1678474800-1678478400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Taizé - March DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Taizé Prayer a distinctive style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France. It is characterized by contemplative music with repetitive singing of simple harmonized tunes\, interspersed with periods of silence\, simple readings\, prayers\, and intercessions. \n\n\n\n\nChapel Information\n\n\n\n\nWe ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nIf you are feeling ill\, please join us through Livestream\n\n\n\nPlease continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.\n\n\n\n\nAnnouncements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/taize-march/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Taize.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230305T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230305T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230109T221550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T180541Z UID:1275-1678015800-1678019400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Coffee and... DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee\, treats\, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\nDue to the continuing rise in COVID and Flu cases\, as well as seasonal illnesses\, masks continue to be required in all public areas. Masks must be worn for the duration of all services in the chapel.\n\n\n\nKnow that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters\, staff\, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building\, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill\, please postpone your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/coffee-and-2/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Coffee-and.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T010258 CREATED:20230109T211430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T180925Z UID:1223-1675596600-1675600200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Coffee and... DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee\, treats\, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\nDue to the continuing rise in COVID and Flu cases\, as well as seasonal illnesses\, masks continue to be required in all public areas. Masks must be worn for the duration of all services in the chapel.\n\n\n\nKnow that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters\, staff\, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building\, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill\, please postpone your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/coffee-and/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Liturgies & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Coffee-and.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR