J. R. R. Tolkien once described his epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings as "a fundamentally religious and Catholic work." Join the School Sisters of St. Francis on an overnight quest to discover the hidden Catholic Christian roots in the first part of Tolkien’s epic series. We will look together at the author’s theological subtleties through the film itself, group study questions, journaling, prayer, and fellowship. If you love the Hobbits and the story of the journey to Mordor, join the Sisters for a fun-filled but deeply-spiritual event.

Heavy hors d'ouevres by Executive Chef Jason Haschke ~ Live music by Patrick Swindell and Esquire Jazz ~ casino games, live and silent auctions ~ Join us in the courtyard for a fun evening with friends!

What if the worst thing you think could happen does and you are widowed, separated, or divorced? How do you cope? How do you deal with the grief, loss, and pain? What do you politely tell those well-meaning people in your life who want to help you cope and start over? It’s not easy. It hurts…but you don’t have to hurt alone. Our weekend program transforms lives. It makes a real difference. Adults become more effective parents, they develop healthier family relationships, and they begin to deal with the pain of their loss, their anger, and more.