The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart invite the public to a free Matinee with Sister-Neighbor Chat about Pope Francis’ Laudato Sí movie, “The Letter: A Message for Our Earth,” on Sunday, May 21, 3:00-4:30 p.m. The event will be held in the auditorium at St. Francis Woods, 9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL.
* Register online by Monday, May 15 at https://fssh.net/event/2023-05-21-matinee-with-chat/. Use the motherhouse lobby entrance to avoid steps.
* Arrival and snacks: 2:45 p.m.
* The movie begins promptly at 3:00 p.m. with discussion to follow. (Subtitles used for different languages)
Be transported to Senegal, the Amazon, India, Hawaii and the Vatican as “The Letter” tells four personal stories about our changing climate.
“Once you know, you cannot look away.” - Lorna Gold, a Scottish climate activist and president of the Board of the Laudato Si’ Movement
“Before or after the event, enjoy a walk on our grounds—look and listen to the grass growing, the flowers blooming, and the fountain singing!” says Facilitator Sr. Christina Fuller. “Together let’s live St. Francis’ love of creation.”
There is no charge for this event.