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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Befriend Trees 10.24.25
DESCRIPTION:Session 4 (need not attend all) REGISTER \nWe will learn more about trees and ways to engage with them more intimately\, guided by Pope Francis’s insights about integral ecology. \nWhen/Where \n\nOctober 24; November 7\, 21\n10 am — 12 pm\nThe Gathering Space at 1520 Grand Ave\, San Rafael\, CA 94901\n\nThe Basic Plan \nYou are invited to a set of six discussion/action sessions to learn more about our particular connectivity\, to gain a deeper understanding of trees\, and to engage with some local trees in practical ways—including discovering and marking their common names (for others to appreciate). \nThe regular format will include an hour or so of discussion about trees\, stimulated by our common reading of Peter Wohlleben’s informative and engaging book\, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? (2019) or his Hidden Life of Trees (2016). We will spend some time outdoors on the Convent campus (or perhaps you will do so in your own garden)\, coming to grips with our relationship with these other creatures more nearly and dearly. \nThis engagement will help us know and befriend trees at a deeper level. Our main quest is to better understand and more deeply inhabit the tree-filled world\, the larger universe\, and our human existence amid those spaces. Our practical outcome is to begin to place nametags at the base of trees on the Convent grounds. \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online\nYou need not attend all 6 sessions. Register for the ones you can attend.\nThere is a Zoom option for the discussion portion of the session—not the field work. In-person attendance is preferable.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-befriend-trees-10-24-25/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Befriending Trees 11.7.25
DESCRIPTION:Session 5 (need not attend all) REGISTER \nWe will learn more about trees and ways to engage with them more intimately\, guided by Pope Francis’s insights about integral ecology. \nWhen/Where \n\nNovember 7\, 21\n10 am — 12 pm\nThe Gathering Space at 1520 Grand Ave\, San Rafael\, CA 94901\n\nThe Basic Plan \nYou are invited to a set of six discussion/action sessions to learn more about our particular connectivity\, to gain a deeper understanding of trees\, and to engage with some local trees in practical ways—including discovering and marking their common names (for others to appreciate). \nThe regular format will include an hour or so of discussion about trees\, stimulated by our common reading of Peter Wohlleben’s informative and engaging book\, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? (2019) or his Hidden Life of Trees (2016). We will spend some time outdoors on the Convent campus (or perhaps you will do so in your own garden)\, coming to grips with our relationship with these other creatures more nearly and dearly. \nThis engagement will help us know and befriend trees at a deeper level. Our main quest is to better understand and more deeply inhabit the tree-filled world\, the larger universe\, and our human existence amid those spaces. Our practical outcome is to begin to place nametags at the base of trees on the Convent grounds. \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online\nYou need not attend all 6 sessions. Register for the ones you can attend.\nThere is a Zoom option for the discussion portion of the session—not the field work. In-person attendance is preferable.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-befriending-trees-11-7-25/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Befriending Trees 11.21.25
DESCRIPTION:Session 6 and final (need not attend all) REGISTER \nWe will learn more about trees and ways to engage with them more intimately\, guided by Pope Francis’s insights about integral ecology. \nWhen/Where \n\n10 am — 12 pm\nThe Gathering Space at 1520 Grand Ave\, San Rafael\, CA 94901\n\nThe Basic Plan \nYou are invited to a set of six discussion/action sessions to learn more about our particular connectivity\, to gain a deeper understanding of trees\, and to engage with some local trees in practical ways—including discovering and marking their common names (for others to appreciate). \nThe regular format will include an hour or so of discussion about trees\, stimulated by our common reading of Peter Wohlleben’s informative and engaging book\, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? (2019) or his Hidden Life of Trees (2016). We will spend some time outdoors on the Convent campus (or perhaps you will do so in your own garden)\, coming to grips with our relationship with these other creatures more nearly and dearly. \nThis engagement will help us know and befriend trees at a deeper level. Our main quest is to better understand and more deeply inhabit the tree-filled world\, the larger universe\, and our human existence amid those spaces. Our practical outcome is to begin to place nametags at the base of trees on the Convent grounds. \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online\nYou need not attend all 6 sessions. Register for the ones you can attend.\nThere is a Zoom option for the discussion portion of the session—not the field work. In-person attendance is preferable.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-befriending-trees-11-21-25/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Three Bible Short Stories... Scriptured!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Three Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe Winter Quarter will be presented in three parts and explored over three sessions each. Our first session begins on December 3\, 2025. \nWhat stories? The stories we will read are in every Bible\, same words.\nBut here’s how we will customize them: \nAdam and Eve (Genesis 1-4): What seems to start well goes badly awry\, and we need to understand what is available to us from a careful\, creative\, and critical consideration of what is actually two stories of these ancestors of us (not just Adam and Eve but their children as well). What are the claims about the origins of all that exists? How to gain insight without needing to attribute shame or blame? \nDecember 3\, 10\, 17  \nWednesdays early evening: 7 – 8:15 p.m. \nREGISTRATION \n\nRegister for December 3\nRegister for December 10\nRegister for December 17\n\nSAVE THE DATE: \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, even have tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 p.m. \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 p.m. \nNOTE: \n\nThere is a Zoom option available.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-three-bible-short-stories-scriptured/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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SUMMARY:175th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Kindly RSVP by December 1\n\nAnniversary Liturgy\n10 am Angelico Hall\, Dominican University (50 Acacia Avenue) \nJoin the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael for a special Eucharistic celebration in gratitude for our many blessings over these past 175 years. \nAnniversary Reception & Sharing Our Mission Community Partner Expo\n11:30 am (following Mass) Sisters’ Gathering Space & Administration Building (1520 Grand Avenue) \nDuring our Anniversary Reception in the Gathering Space\, you are invited to explore our Sharing Our Mission—Community Partner Expo\, which will offer a unique opportunity to learn more about some of the community organizations with whom the Sisters partner. Share more meaningfully in our mission\, and carry the torch into the future!  \nVisit our Heritage Room with updated exhibits. \nKindly RSVP by December 3 \n  \nParticipating Community Partners\nCanal Alliance\nWebsite: https://canalalliance.org\nFounded: 1982\nLocation: San Rafael\, Marin County \nCanal Alliance supports Latino immigrants and their families in breaking the cycle of poverty through education\, legal advocacy\, and career development. The organization works toward a Marin County where everyone can live\, learn\, work\, and thrive. \nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael share a long-standing commitment to immigrant justice and education. Sisters\, including Sr. Anna Louise LaVoy\, OP\, Sr. Brigid Noonan\, OP\, and (currently) Sr. Carla Kovack\, OP have volunteered as teachers and tutors\, reflecting the Sisters’ mission to promote compassion\, empowerment\, and equity for all. \nCenter for Domestic Peace\nWebsite: https://centerfordomesticpeace.org\nFounded: 1977\nLocation: Marin County \nThe Center for Domestic Peace (C4DP) addresses domestic violence through crisis response\, prevention\, survivor support\, and systemic change. By fostering safety and healing\, C4DP envisions a community where domestic peace is a shared value and reality. \nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have supported C4DP through financial gifts that expanded shelter capacity\, collaborations with Dominican University\, and ongoing liaison work by Sr. Patricia Dougherty\, OP\, who brings awareness of C4DP’s mission to the university community. Together\, they advance a vision of peace\, dignity\, and justice. \nCommunity Health Alliance\nWebsite: https://www.communityhealthalliance.org\nFounded: 2012\nLocation: Northern Nevada \nFounded in 2012\, Community Health Alliance (CHA) is a federally qualified health center serving Northern Nevada\, providing primary medical and dental care to Medicaid patients. CHA operates seven clinics\, mobile units\, integrated behavioral health services\, in-house pharmacies\, and programs for food security and WIC services. \nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have a long history of healthcare ministry in Nevada\, dating back to the founding of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in 1908. Sr. Peter Damian Lang\, OP served at St. Mary’s and was instrumental in establishing health centers in impoverished areas in northern Nevada in the early 90s. When the hospital was sold\, these health centers found new partners and operated independently\, and others have since been established. The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael continue to provide leadership\, financial support\, and board service to CHA\, continuing their mission of high-quality\, dignified\, and accessible healthcare. \nDominican University of California\nWebsite: https://www.dominican.edu\nFounded: 1890\nLocation: San Rafael\, Marin County \nUnder the leadership of Mother Louis O’Donnell\, the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael founded a Catholic College for women. Dominican University of California\, as it is known today\, is an independent\, co-educational institution offering more than 60 more than 60 majors and programs\, emphasizing inquiry\, reflection\, and community engagement. \nThroughout its 130-year history\, Dominican has earned distinction for academic excellence\, research\, and community engagement. The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael remain deeply connected as alumnae\, board members\, and faculty—most recently through Sisters Aaron Winkelman\, OP\, Patricia Dougherty\, OP\, and Sue Pixley\, OP—continuing their enduring mission to educate the mind\, inspire the heart\, and serve the world. \nHomeward Bound of Marin\nWebsite: https://hbofm.org\nFounded: 1974\nLocation: Marin County \nHomeward Bound of Marin serves as Marin’s primary provider of housing and services for homeless adults\, families\, and veterans. Through 18 programs\, the organization offers shelter\, support\, and training for about 1\,000 people each year. \nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have partnered with Homeward Bound to provide transitional housing. Known as the Yellow Hallway Project\, an underused section of Our Lady of Lourdes Convent was transformed into transitional housing for a period of time\, facilitated by the leadership of Sr. Patricia Simpson\, OP. In addition to financial support\, Sr. Carla Kovack\, OP\, served on the Board of Directors for 22 years and continues to volunteer as a chaplain. Their partnership embodies shared values of dignity\, hope\, and stability.  \nLima Center\, St. Dominic’s Parish\nWebsite: https://stdominics.org/lima-center\nFounded: 2005\nLocation: San Francisco \nThe Lima Center\, founded by Sr. Anne Bertain\, OP\, offers food\, clothing\, and a safe gathering space for those in need within the St. Dominic’s Parish community. It stands as a beacon of hospitality\, respect\, and compassion.\nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have served St. Dominic’s Parish for more than a century\, from teaching in the parish school to leading social service programs. Their continued involvement at the Lima Center reflects a living commitment to mercy and outreach in the heart of San Francisco. \nMarin Interfaith Council\nWebsite: https://www.marinifc.org\nFounded: 1982\nLocation: Marin County \nThe Marin Interfaith Council (MIC) brings together faith communities and civic partners to celebrate diversity\, advocate for justice\, and promote inclusion across Marin County. MIC fosters collaboration through community vigils\, interfaith gatherings\, and public discussions on social and spiritual issues. \nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael are deeply engaged with MIC through active membership\, sponsored events\, and long-standing leadership roles. Sisters Katherine Hamilton\, OP\, and Colleen McDermott\, OP\, have both served as Board Chairs\, while Sisters Samuel Conlan\, OP\, Marion Irvine\, OP\, and Joan Hanna\, OP\, have served as past Board members. Sr. Patricia Farrell\, OP\, has shared her leadership gifts through MIC’s Monthly Meditation Program. Currently\, Sr. Patricia Bruno\, OP\, serves on the Board. Together\, MIC and the Sisters embody a shared commitment to faith\, dialogue\, and justice across the Marin community. \nMarin Organizing Committee\nWebsite: https://www.marinca.org\nFounded: 2009\nLocation: Marin County \nThe Marin Organizing Committee (MOC) unites faith-based\, nonprofit\, and civic institutions to identify shared concerns and take action for the common good. MOC focuses on housing\, mental health\, immigrant advocacy\, and services for the vulnerable through grassroots leadership. \nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have partnered with MOC since its founding. Then–Promoter of Social Justice Sr. Marion Irvine\, OP\, along with Sr. Bernadette Wombacher\, OP\, helped lay the groundwork for MOC’s launch in collaboration with Fr. Paul Rossi of St. Raphael’s Parish and community leader Jeff Frieberg of Congregation Kol Shofar. Sr. Marion remained a vital link to MOC for many years\, rallying Sisters to attend meetings\, public actions\, and local government hearings in support of justice and equity. Today\, Sr. Patty Boss\, OP\, is the representative for the congregation continuing the efforts to answer the call to build just and compassionate communities. \nRose Court\nWebsite: https://www.dominicansisters.org/rose-court\nFounded: 2001\nLocation: San Francisco \nRose Court is a special ministry of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and provides affordable housing and childcare for families in need\, primarily within the parish of neighboring St. Dominic’s. Developed on the former site of St. Rose Academy\, the project continues the Dominican Sisters’ ministry of service to local families and communities. \nSisters\, including Sr. Cathryn deBack\, OP\, and Sr. Pat Farrell\, OP\, have overseen operations and community-building efforts\, fostering a supportive and welcoming environment rooted in the Sisters’ commitment to dignity and care for families. \nSan Domenico School\nWebsite: https://www.sandomenico.org\nFounded: 1850\nLocation: San Anselmo\, Marin County \nFounded by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael\, San Domenico School is California’s oldest independent school\, dedicated to academic excellence\, spiritual growth\, and service. Guided by the Dominican values of study\, reflection\, community\, and service\, it prepares students to be compassionate leaders in an interconnected world. \nSisters\, including Sr. Cathryn deBack\, OP\, and Sr. Pat Farrell\, OP\, have overseen operations and community-building efforts\, fostering a supportive and welcoming environment rooted in the Sisters’ commitment to dignity and care for families. \nSt. Mary’s Community Services\nWebsite: https://smcares.org/\nFounded: 1966\nLocation: Stockton\, San Joaquin County \nSt. Mary’s Community Services provides daily meals\, supportive programs\, and pathways to housing for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. With compassion and dignity\, staff and volunteers serve more than 500 meals a day and help individuals work toward stability. \nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have deep roots in Stockton—founding schools and St. Joseph’s Medical Center\, which celebrated 125 years in 2024—and continue to support St. Mary’s through funding\, board service\, and direct ministry. Their partnership reflects a shared mission of hope\, service\, and transformation. Currently\, Sr. Judy Lu McDonnell\, OP\, serves on their Board of Directors. \nSt. Vincent de Paul Conference\, St. Raphael Parish\nWebsite: https://www.saintraphael.com/st-vincent-de-paul-society\nFounded: 1960\nLocation: San Rafael\, Marin County \nThe St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference at St. Raphael Parish provides food\, rent\, and essential support to families and individuals in need. Volunteers make home visits to assess needs and offer compassionate aid. \nThe Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have a long tradition of volunteer service with the Society\, especially through the food pantry in San Rafael\, with Sisters Gervaise Valpey\, OP\, and Mary Kieffer\, OP taking the lead currently. Their shared belief in the dignity of every person continues to inspire mutual service and spiritual growth within the parish community. \n  \nKindly RSVP by December 1.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/175th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Three Bible Short Stories… Scriptured
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Three Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe Winter Quarter will be presented in three parts and explored over three sessions each. Our first session begins on December 3\, 2025. \nWhat stories? The stories we will read are in every Bible\, same words.\nBut here’s how we will customize them: \nAdam and Eve (Genesis 1-4): What seems to start well goes badly awry\, and we need to understand what is available to us from a careful\, creative\, and critical consideration of what is actually two stories of these ancestors of us (not just Adam and Eve but their children as well). What are the claims about the origins of all that exists? How to gain insight without needing to attribute shame or blame? \nDecember 3\, 10\, 17 \nWednesdays early evening: 7 – 8:15 p.m. \nREGISTRATION \n\nRegister for December 10\nRegister for December 17\n\nSAVE THE DATE: \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, even have tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 p.m. \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 p.m. \nNOTE: \n\nThere is a Zoom option available.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-three-bible-short-stories-scriptured-2/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T203000
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Three Bible Short Stories… Scriptured!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Three Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe Winter Quarter will be presented in three parts and explored over three sessions each. Our first session begins on December 3\, 2025. \nWhat stories? The stories we will read are in every Bible\, same words.\nBut here’s how we will customize them: \nAdam and Eve (Genesis 1-4): What seems to start well goes badly awry\, and we need to understand what is available to us from a careful\, creative\, and critical consideration of what is actually two stories of these ancestors of us (not just Adam and Eve but their children as well). What are the claims about the origins of all that exists? How to gain insight without needing to attribute shame or blame? \nDecember 3\, 10\, 17 \nWednesday evening: 7 – 8:15 p.m. \nREGISTRATION \n\nRegister for December 17\n\nSAVE THE DATE: \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, even have tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 p.m. \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 p.m. \nNOTE: \n\nThere is a Zoom option available.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-three-bible-short-stories-scriptured-3/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Bible Short Stories… Scriptured!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe stories we will read are in every Bible\, the same words\, but how we understand them can continue to grow and deepen\, including the story of Adam and Eve (December session)\, the story of Jonah (January session)\, and the story of Ruth (February session). \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, have even tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 pm \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 pm \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online (links below).\nThere is a Zoom option available. Email Sr. Barbara Green (barbara.green@sanrafaelop.org) if you would like links to December recordings.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nMonday\, Jan. 5:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qhxrfm8 \nMonday\, Jan. 12:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eeafm6v \nMonday\, Jan. 26:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tdm8nca \nMonday\, Feb. 2:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dqertjp \nMonday\, Feb. 9:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mhdykjr \nMonday\, Feb. 23:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d7kcstu
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-bible-short-stories-scriptured/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20251218T234137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T234137Z
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SUMMARY:Cather@Grand: Bible Short Stories. . . Scriptured
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe stories we will read are in every Bible\, the same words\, but how we understand them can continue to grow and deepen\, including the story of Adam and Eve (December session)\, the story of Jonah (January session)\, and the story of Ruth (February session). \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, have even tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 pm \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 pm \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online (links below).\nThere is a Zoom option available. Email Sr. Barbara Green (barbara.green@sanrafaelop.org) if you would like links to December recordings.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nMonday\, Jan. 5:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qhxrfm8 \nMonday\, Jan. 12:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eeafm6v \nMonday\, Jan. 26:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tdm8nca \nMonday\, Feb. 2:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dqertjp \nMonday\, Feb. 9:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mhdykjr \nMonday\, Feb. 23:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d7kcstu
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/cathergrand-bible-short-stories-scriptured/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20251211T190116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T161631Z
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SUMMARY:The Canticle Experience
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nIn a special collaboration with the Dominican Sisters’ Gather@Grand series\, we bring you The Canticle Experience — an immersive visual-and-musical journey inspired by Saint Francis’s Canticle of the Creatures.\n“An Immersive Sacred Experience” \nAn unforgettable visual and musical journey inspired by the Canticle of Creatures\, one of the most revered masterpieces of global spiritual tradition and the oldest known poem in Italian literature\, authored by Saint Francis of Assisi. \nCelebrating the life of St. Francis\nSt. Francis of Assisi\, 1181 to 1226 — a herald of peace\, simplicity\, and kinship with all creation—composed the Canticle of the Creatures (also called Canticle of the Sun) in Assisi around 1225.\nIn it he praises God through creation—Brother Sun\, Sister Moon\, wind\, fire\, water\, and Sister Mother Earth—later adding lines on forgiveness and “Sister Death.”\nCherished for eight centuries\, it distills Francis’s vision and invites gratitude\, reconciliation\, and care for our common home. \nAn Immersive Visual & Musical Journey\nStep into a luminous\, immersive sensory experience where Saint Francis’s hymn comes alive like never before.\nGuided by the celebrated voice of Friar Alessandro\, with an original score by André Ripa\, this contemplative journey moves verse-by-verse—from Brother Sun to Sister Mother Earth—inviting you to exhale\, belong\, and be renewed. Whether you come seeking peace\, beauty\, or a deeper connection with creation\, you’ll leave with a quiet joy and a gentle call to care for our common home. \nREGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/16881/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20251218T234401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T234401Z
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Bible Short Stories. . .Scriptured
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe stories we will read are in every Bible\, the same words\, but how we understand them can continue to grow and deepen\, including the story of Adam and Eve (December session)\, the story of Jonah (January session)\, and the story of Ruth (February session). \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, have even tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 pm \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 pm \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online (links below).\nThere is a Zoom option available. Email Sr. Barbara Green (barbara.green@sanrafaelop.org) if you would like links to December recordings.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nMonday\, Jan. 5:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qhxrfm8 \nMonday\, Jan. 12:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eeafm6v \nMonday\, Jan. 26:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tdm8nca \nMonday\, Feb. 2:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dqertjp \nMonday\, Feb. 9:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mhdykjr \nMonday\, Feb. 23:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d7kcstu
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-bible-short-stories-scriptured-2/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20251218T234507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T234507Z
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Bible Short Stories . . Scriptured
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe stories we will read are in every Bible\, the same words\, but how we understand them can continue to grow and deepen\, including the story of Adam and Eve (December session)\, the story of Jonah (January session)\, and the story of Ruth (February session). \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, have even tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 pm \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 pm \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online (links below).\nThere is a Zoom option available. Email Sr. Barbara Green (barbara.green@sanrafaelop.org) if you would like links to December recordings.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nMonday\, Jan. 5:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qhxrfm8 \nMonday\, Jan. 12:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eeafm6v \nMonday\, Jan. 26:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tdm8nca \nMonday\, Feb. 2:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dqertjp \nMonday\, Feb. 9:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mhdykjr \nMonday\, Feb. 23:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d7kcstu
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-bible-short-stories-scriptured-3/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20251218T234628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T234628Z
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Bible Short Stories . . . Scriptured
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe stories we will read are in every Bible\, the same words\, but how we understand them can continue to grow and deepen\, including the story of Adam and Eve (December session)\, the story of Jonah (January session)\, and the story of Ruth (February session). \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, have even tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 pm \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 pm \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online (links below).\nThere is a Zoom option available. Email Sr. Barbara Green (barbara.green@sanrafaelop.org) if you would like links to December recordings.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nMonday\, Jan. 5:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qhxrfm8 \nMonday\, Jan. 12:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eeafm6v \nMonday\, Jan. 26:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tdm8nca \nMonday\, Feb. 2:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dqertjp \nMonday\, Feb. 9:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mhdykjr \nMonday\, Feb. 23:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d7kcstu
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-bible-short-stories-scriptured-4/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20251218T234728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T234728Z
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Bible Short Stories . . . Scriptured
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gather@Grand Winter Quarter Series: Bible Short Stories… Scriptured! \nThe stories we will read are in every Bible\, the same words\, but how we understand them can continue to grow and deepen\, including the story of Adam and Eve (December session)\, the story of Jonah (January session)\, and the story of Ruth (February session). \nJonah: Suppose God gives us a life experience we really do not want and are not enjoying\, have even tried to avoid. How might pushback work (ours and God’s)\, and how might we learn even from adventures we would rather not have had (at least while in the midst of them)—while appreciating them more later? \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 26 Monday afternoons: 3 – 4:15 pm \nRuth: Suppose we find ourselves in the middle of a set of situations we would never have chosen but can see that there are silver linings to them\, if we can shift our mood or interpretive framework a bit? What’s available? How do these characters show us how a “quarter-turn” works? \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 23 Monday afternoons 3 – 4:15 pm \nRegistration \n\nPlease register online (links below).\nThere is a Zoom option available. Email Sr. Barbara Green (barbara.green@sanrafaelop.org) if you would like links to December recordings.\nFeel free to invite others—please register them or ask them to register.\n\nMonday\, Jan. 5:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qhxrfm8 \nMonday\, Jan. 12:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eeafm6v \nMonday\, Jan. 26:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tdm8nca \nMonday\, Feb. 2:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dqertjp \nMonday\, Feb. 9:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mhdykjr \nMonday\, Feb. 23:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d7kcstu
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-bible-short-stories-scriptured-5/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20260218T224003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T224003Z
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: We know Where You Live
DESCRIPTION:G@G: We Know Where You Live—Animals Living on our San Rafael Grounds \nGather@Grand invites you to a new series of six Friday morning sessions celebrating the animals who share our grounds—building on the spirit of last fall’s beloved Befriending Trees series. \nDates: March 6 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22 \nEach session will include three elements: \n\nA reflection that deepens our understanding of Laudato Si’\nInsight into a featured animal\, shared by the presenter\nAn opportunity to view or experience that animal outdoors\n\nSession One on March 6: Presented by Sr. Barbara Green\, OP \nThe Laudato Si’ Connection: why and how Laudato Si’ pushes us past stewardship \nAnimal Spotlight: Some information about the bees \nOutdoor Experience: at the hives … ever so briefly … but usefully\, if maybe we look in an empty hive \nREGISTER \nMarch 6: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f2fxsdz \nMarch 27: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/82ggykv \nApril 10: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cpk2xjx \nApril 24: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mt3cycj \nMay 8: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f9786e7 \nMay 22: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r66quru \n  \n 
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-we-know-where-you-live/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20260205T210825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T235123Z
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Taizé Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael are proud to partner with musicians from the San Francisco Archdiocese to bring a Taizé prayer service to our community. \nJoin us for a Gather@Grand evening of meditation\, song\, and prayer shaped by the distinctive music of Taizé. Rooted in silence\, candlelight\, and stillness\, Taizé prayer invites all into a gentle rhythm of repeated chant and quiet reflection. The simple\, mantra-like refrains are easy to sing and open space for deep listening and contemplation. \nFeaturing live musicians and singers\, this service will be held in a beautiful\, comfortable setting designed to foster peace\, presence\, and communal prayer. All are welcome—no musical experience necessary. \nCome as you are. Rest in the silence. Sing what can be sung. Pray as you are able. \nFriday\, March 20\, 2026\n7:00 pm \nThe Gathering Space\n1520 Grand Ave\, San Rafael\, CA 94901 \nDonations requested\, everyone welcome. \nContact event organizer with any questions: novatopianoschool@gmail.com \nREGISTER: https://form.jotform.com/260355306663153
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-taize-prayer-service/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20260218T224153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T224153Z
UID:16948-1774605600-1774612800@sanrafaelop.org
SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: We Know Where You Live
DESCRIPTION:G@G: We Know Where You Live—Animals Living on our San Rafael Grounds \nGather@Grand invites you to a new series of six Friday morning sessions celebrating the animals who share our grounds—building on the spirit of last fall’s beloved Befriending Trees series. \nDates: March 6 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22 \nEach session will include three elements: \n\nA reflection that deepens our understanding of Laudato Si’\nInsight into a featured animal\, shared by the presenter\nAn opportunity to view or experience that animal outdoors\n\nREGISTER \nMarch 27: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/82ggykv \nApril 10: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cpk2xjx \nApril 24: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mt3cycj \nMay 8: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f9786e7 \nMay 22: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r66quru
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-we-know-where-you-live-2/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20260218T000901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T183421Z
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: Friends of the Sisters with Sr. Cathy Murray
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCeltic Christian Spirituality\nAbout: Celtic Christian Spirituality is a path of silence\, beauty and mystery\, an eco-contemplative experience of God ever present and all about us. As our planet struggles from our excesses\, Celtic spirituality is a way for us to re-engage with the natural world at a fundamental level of profound love and solidarity. Though we are blessed with an abundance of innovations\, we can also be overly plugged in to our devices and out of touch with God and with life as it continues to burst forth and sustain us. At one time\, the Celts were a tribe spread throughout much of Europe and Asia Minor. Due to war with Rome\, they moved north to Ireland\, Brittany\, Wales\, and Scotland. There\, they intermixed with the indigenous megalithic inhabitants of those lands. In the time of the Desert Mothers and Fathers\, Christianity was brought to the Celts\, and the integration of their spirituality with Christianity initially formed what is known as Celtic Christian Spirituality. In our time together we will look briefly at this history\, some basic elements of Celtic Spirituality\, and consider why it is so timely and popular in our world today. \nPresenter\, Sr. Cathy Murray\, OP: Sr. Cathy Murray\, OP\, M.Div.\, LCSW\, brings a rich background in parish and social work ministry. She served for fifteen years as a pastoral associate in Northern California parishes\, where she preached regularly and led adult education programs and retreats. She also ministered as a social work supervisor for Sonoma County and served as Promoter of Social Justice and a member of the Leadership Team of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael. Today\, Sr. Cathy offers retreats and serves as a counselor\, spiritual director\, and Chaplain for the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. \n  \nSchedule of the Day \n9:00—9:30 am Registration/Refreshments \n9:30 am—12:30 pm Presentation \nBring your own water bottle. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-friends-of-the-sisters-with-sr-cathy-murray/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Friends of the Sisters,Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20260218T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T224305Z
UID:16949-1775815200-1775822400@sanrafaelop.org
SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: We Know Where You Live
DESCRIPTION:G@G: We Know Where You Live—Animals Living on our San Rafael Grounds \nGather@Grand invites you to a new series of six Friday morning sessions celebrating the animals who share our grounds—building on the spirit of last fall’s beloved Befriending Trees series. \nDates: March 6 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22 \nEach session will include three elements: \n\nA reflection that deepens our understanding of Laudato Si’\nInsight into a featured animal\, shared by the presenter\nAn opportunity to view or experience that animal outdoors\n\nREGISTER \nApril 10: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cpk2xjx \nApril 24: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mt3cycj \nMay 8: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f9786e7 \nMay 22: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r66quru
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-we-know-where-you-live-3/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanrafaelop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/weknowwhereyoulive.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20260218T224420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T224512Z
UID:16951-1777024800-1777032000@sanrafaelop.org
SUMMARY:Gather@ Grand: We Know Where You Live
DESCRIPTION:G@G: We Know Where You Live—Animals Living on our San Rafael Grounds \nGather@Grand invites you to a new series of six Friday morning sessions celebrating the animals who share our grounds—building on the spirit of last fall’s beloved Befriending Trees series. \nDates: March 6 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22 \nEach session will include three elements: \n\nA reflection that deepens our understanding of Laudato Si’\nInsight into a featured animal\, shared by the presenter\nAn opportunity to view or experience that animal outdoors\n\nREGISTER \nApril 24: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mt3cycj \nMay 8: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f9786e7 \nMay 22: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r66quru
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-grand-we-know-where-you-live/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanrafaelop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/weknowwhereyoulive.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20260218T224612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T224612Z
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SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: We Know Where You Live
DESCRIPTION:G@G: We Know Where You Live—Animals Living on our San Rafael Grounds \nGather@Grand invites you to a new series of six Friday morning sessions celebrating the animals who share our grounds—building on the spirit of last fall’s beloved Befriending Trees series. \nDates: March 6 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22 \nEach session will include three elements: \n\nA reflection that deepens our understanding of Laudato Si’\nInsight into a featured animal\, shared by the presenter\nAn opportunity to view or experience that animal outdoors\n\nREGISTER \nMay 8: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f9786e7 \nMay 22: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r66quru
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-we-know-where-you-live-4/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073024
CREATED:20260218T224703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T224718Z
UID:16954-1779444000-1779451200@sanrafaelop.org
SUMMARY:Gather@Grand: We Know Where You Live
DESCRIPTION:G@G: We Know Where You Live—Animals Living on our San Rafael Grounds \nGather@Grand invites you to a new series of six Friday morning sessions celebrating the animals who share our grounds—building on the spirit of last fall’s beloved Befriending Trees series. \nDates: March 6 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22 \nEach session will include three elements: \n\nA reflection that deepens our understanding of Laudato Si’\nInsight into a featured animal\, shared by the presenter\nAn opportunity to view or experience that animal outdoors\n\nREGISTER \nMay 22: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r66quru
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gathergrand-we-know-where-you-live-5/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanrafaelop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/weknowwhereyoulive.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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