News:
        On Epiphany Sunday, the monks went to St. Gertrude's guest house for "high tea" after the British custom.  The picture shows Br. Stephen, Br. James Cronen, Maureen Cadley (in charge of the house), Br. Alexis, Br. John and Br. William.  It was a relaxing day to end the Christmas festivities.  On January 13th, our annual retreat was conducted by Abbot Jerome Codell from New Subiaco, Arkansas.  The theme of the retreat was theWay  with its many meaning.  The way to salvation and eternal peace takes us in the wilderness and the desert; we need to trust in our guide, Christ, because we cannot control the obstacles.  During the journey, we are distracted and forget our destination.  With faith, hope and love, we can control our attitude and enjoy peace of mind.  On January 24th, we joined many monasteries who have a web domain for their home pages: msaviour.org which is easier to remember.  We are grateful to John Murtari and his company, The Software Workshop in Syracuse NY for hosting our web page.

Opening of the Lecture Series:
        On January 28, a large crowd attended a lecture by our congressman, Amo Houghton.  He explained how difficult it can be to remember the US motto: "In God We Trust" when they debate serious problems.  The picture shows Dr. Ken Meyer, Frank Ferrari who introduced the speaker, Fr. Martin and Congressman Amo Houghton.

Coming Events:
Sunday, March 11th at 4:30pm, Sr. Mary Collins, OSB.  She is Prioress of St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchinson, Kansas and has
written and lectured extensively on the liturgy.  She is an editor of "A New Dictionary of Theology" and author of "Contemplative
Participation: Sacrosanctum Concilium Twenty-five Years later

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