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Since, they could not afford architect
fees, Sister Anne Christina asked Denise Gabriele to design and prepare
the floor plans for the St. Mary’s Convent. After meeting with Sr. Anne
Christina and Sr. Cecilia, Denise prepared a set of plans that would both
meet the Sisters' needs and give the nuns a peaceful and loving home.
Sinicrope Construction built the building that has served as the convent.
Denise Gabriele said, "I found it a true
honor to give them back something very special. As an act of love, at no
cost to them, I prepared for The Poor Servants the plans needed to build a
home for rest and comfort, and a chapel to pray and celebrate God. To this
day, I can honestly say the proudest project that I have ever prepared
were the floor plans of St. Mary’s Convent."
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A House Blessing
God bless the corners of this house,
And be the lentil blest;
And bless the hearth and bless the board
And bless each place of rest;
And bless each door that opens wide
To stranger as to kin;
And bless each crystal window pane
That lets the starlight in;
And bless the rooftree overhead,
And every sturdy wall,
The peace of man, the peace of God,
The peace of love on all. Amen.
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Bless Our Home
O God,
by your heavenly star,
you guided those who were wise
to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
May your blessing come to rest on our home and all of us.
Make our lives wise with your wisdom,
true to your teaching,
and enlivened by your love. Amen.
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