Here Sister Mary Rose, the community artist, finishes some work in the kitchen. In community life, then, it should in some way be evident that, more than an instrument for carrying out a specific mission, fraternal communion is a God-enlightened space in which to experience the hidden presence of the Risen Lord. We gather twice during the day for Recreation. These leisure times are for conversation, sharing the events and news of the day, enjoying one another's company, cooperating in various projects, occasionally celebrating a feast day, or joyfully welcoming a young Sister to the larger community on the day of her first profession. Sister Mary Agnes, Sister Mary Bernadette, and Sister Mary Thomas catch up with events of the day while making Rosaries for the Missions.
Recreation offers leisure for knitting and crocheting.
Sister Mary Peter knits children's sweaters year round. Other Sisters crochet sweaters, caps, and mittens. Our seamstresses sew baby clothes for young families in need. Most of the items we make are given to inner city mission centers where they can be easily distributed to children in the neighborhood. In keeping with our vow of poverty, whatever we have over and above our basic needs we give to the poor.