A Feast with Saint Francis

Dear guests of the Feast with St. Francis,

“Praised be you, my Lord, through…every kind of weather.” 

We are looking forward to seeing you, rain or shine,
this Sunday at Gilbertie’s Organics,
65 Adams Road in Easton,
for a beautiful celebration
of St. Francis and the Canticle.

Please take a moment to read through this helpful information:

• Please arrive early 3:30 PM
  to park and find a seat
  in order for us to begin promptly at 4 PM.
• Sun or shower, bring an umbrella and choose appropriate footwear, sweaters and bug spray recommended
• Guests will be directed every step of the way to parking areas and the event site.
  If accommodation for mobility-limitation is needed, please speak to a police officer or traffic attendant when you arrive.
• Chairs will be provided
• For our “Feast in the Fields”,
  please bring a tapas/appetizer to share
  Finger foods/desserts – room temperature and in disposable containers
• Water and wine, coffee and tea will be provided
• No pets allowed
• In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place as planned, with a simple change of location to the greenhouses at Gilbertie’s.
• Sincerely,
  The Canticle Team

Come for a joyful Canticle of the Sun celebration of the Feast of St. Francis

Sunday, October 4th,
beginning at 4 PM
in the meadows of Gilbertie’s Farm in Easton, CT.

Program

3:30 PM
Arrival
Please arrive early to allow enough time to walk to the meadows and be seated before the program begins.

4 PM
Canticle of the Sun
Multi-Sensory Arts Experience
featuring meditations, an art exhibition, poetry, and music.

5 PM
Holy Mass (Novus Ordo)
celebrated in the ancient tradition of ad orientem, facing East.

6 PM
Shared Feast in the Fields
Following Holy Mass, join us for a shared feast in the fields with family and friends.
Please bring an appetizer or dish to share. Chairs will be provided; please bring a blanket for the Feast in the Fields.

Please let us know that you will be coming by indicating below the number of people in your group along with your name and email address.

A free-will donation may be made at the feast to help cover the costs of this event and to provide funds for future events and projects related to Canticle of the Sun.

In this year of St. Francis, we are grateful for your participation in this unique celebration.
Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, Yours are the praises, the glory, and the honor, and all blessings.

In the spirit of St. Francis’ love for all of God’s creatures, we kindly ask that pets remain at home during the event. We appreciate your understanding.

If there is inclement weather, alternative arrangements will be made at Gilbertie’s Farm.