The sisters rely on help and support of benefactors. There are many ways to support the sisters. You can make a donation, go on a retreat, or visit the wonderful retreat house gift store to purchase great books, rosaries, and first communion gifts.
Another big fundraiser for the sisters is their annual mid-summer Our Lady of Peace Retreat BBQ. This event features great food, raffle prizes, games, and live entertainment. Of course, the miniature ponies are a big hit with the kids.
This year's event was held on Sunday Aug 4th. The menu featured pulled pork, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, corn on the cob, coleslaw, baked beans, and watermelon. Each year local Knights of Columbus councils work together to make the event a big success for the sisters. This year, thanks be to God, St. Juan Diego Council 15729 was able to join in for the first time and work along with brothers from many other local councils.
Hopefully, this event will become a fun annual service event for our council. By doing so we can have fun, enjoy some good food, and help to ensure that the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows can continue to live out their vocations and provide retreats at Our Lady of Peace for many decades to come. Let us be "one of those fine threads in the web of the Divine Plan" that help to make this happen.
