The leadership of the US Franciscans have issued a statement against the president’s recent travel ban:

The recent actions of President Donald J. Trump regarding the treatment of immigrants and
refugees entering our country have been troubling to a wide ranging group of citizens across the
United States. As Franciscans, we are morally outraged by and resolutely denounce the January 27,
2017 Executive Order addressing the U.S. immigrant and refugee admission program.

The full statement can be found here:

The “Creating Authentic Relationships” workshop series starts on January 7. Presenter Barbara Gordon Kaleva invites you to attend any or all of the following sessions:

Saturday, Jan. 7: Empowerment of Self
Saturday, Jan. 14: Rich Relationships with Family & Friends
Saturday, Jan. 21: Romantic Relationships
Saturday, Jan. 28: Relationship to the World

Sign up today!

Support us when you shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-1674666 and Amazon donates to San Damiano Retreat Center.

From now until November 21, San Damiano is collecting  food donations for the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.  Bins are in the front lobby and at the entry to the dining room.

Help the Food Bank provide nutritious nonperishable food items like the ones listed below:

•  Natural peanut butter
• Whole grain cereals
• Hearty low sodium soups
• Beans and lentils (dry or canned)
• Canned tuna or chicken in water
• Canned fruit in juice
• Nonperishable, low sodium ready-to-eat meals (chili, ravioli, etc.)
• Low sodium canned vegetables
• Whole wheat/grain pasta
• Canned tomato products

Thank you for your generosity

Please join us for our annual prayer service commemorating the death of St. Francis.  We will begin assembling at 7:00 PM and the service will begin at 7:30 PM. After the service (about 6o minutes) we invite you to a reception with refreshments.

The Death of St. Francis by Giotto