Sisters of St. Francis Campus Events for December 2016
Beginner’s Yoga will be held on Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm. Regular Yoga Classes will continue every Wednesday (5:15-6:15pm) at St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH
All are welcome, at any level of Yoga experience. No registration or experience required. Extra mats are available. Drop in anytime or come weekly. Cost: $6 per session. For more information call Sr. Paulette Schroeder at 419-447-0435, ext. 136.
Sunday, December 4 (6:30-8:00pm) Live Nativity on the St. Francis Campus, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH.
Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem and rediscover the wonder of Christmas! Please park behind St. Francis Home to meet your guide for the journey. Please wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Donations of NEW scarves, hats, gloves & socks will be collected for those in need. Sponsored by St. Francis Community.For more information, contact Sr. Edna Michel at 419-447-0435.
Thursday, December 8 (7:00 - 8:00 pm) The Alzheimer’s Support Group at St. Francis Home (Multipurpose Room), 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, OH
The group’s purpose is to provide educational and social opportunities and an avenue for group sharing for persons who are coping with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. Friends and family with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia - whether they are living at home or in a care facility - are always welcome to attend support group meetings at St. Francis Home. Many who attend support group meetings find them to be helpful because they learn that there are others in the same situation. They heard how others have coped or are coping with similar situations. By sharing and learning from others’ experiences, they find it easier to work through issues and make decisions regarding their loved one. The support group is affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, contact Dementia Services, at St. Francis Home, at 419-447-2723.
Saturday, December 10 (9am – 12pm or 1pm) An Oasis Day Mini-Retreat: Christmas…Incredible News! At St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin. Sign-In and Gathering at 8:30 am.
What God wanted us to discover through Jesus’ Coming among us (It’s better than you can imagine!) Includes: prayer, presentation, reflection, and optional sharing. Retreat Leader: Sr. Edna Michel. Pre-register by December 4 by calling 419.443.1485 or email .
Saturday, December 10 (10:00am-4:00pm) Bead for Life Event at St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.
Bead for Life is a unique poverty eradication project that builds economic and cultural bridges between impoverished Ugandans and concerned citizens worldwide. Ugandan women earn a living by creating beautiful jewelry made from recycled paper. These hardworking women are HIV+ or displaced by a brutal civil war in Northern Uganda. Before joining Bead for Life they were among the more than one billion people on this planet struggling to survive on less than a dollar a day.
This event is sponsored by SpiritSpace Gallery and Gifts. All of the proceeds go to Bead for Life. To learn more, visit
Sunday, December 11 (2:00-4:00pm) Straw Bale House Tour behind the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center located at 194 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.
Tours are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Little Portion Green. You can also enjoy a home cooked brunch using local foods at Little Portion Green for a free will donation on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Reservations for brunch and a tour at the Straw Bale House are available by calling Sr. Jane at 567-207-5393.
Sunday, December 18 (6:30-7:00pm) Inter-Faith Candle Light Lessons and Carols at St. Francis Home Chapel, 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.
This English Candle Light service involves the proclamation of nine Scripture readings from creation to the birth of Christ. Everyone sings a Christmas Hymn following each reading. The service ends in candle light with Silent Night. All are welcome.
Thursday, December 22 (1-2:30pm) Parkinson’s Support Group at St. Francis Home (Multipurpose Room), 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.
St. Francis Senior Ministries offers a Parkinson’s Support Group on the 4th Thursday of every month. For more information contact Hannah Williams at (419) 447-2723.