St. Joseph Residence - Ringwood

Section: 
Retirement Facilities

I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

 

St. Joseph Residence is a retirement convent for the Sisters of St. Francis located in Ringwood, New Jersey.  The sisters who live here spend most of their time in prayerful ministry.
 

DAILY SCHEDULE

Morning Praise       7:45 AM
Liturgy                    8:00 AM
Breakfast                8:30 AM
Dinner                   12:00 PM
Rosary                    4:30 AM
Vespers                  4:45 PM
Supper                    5:00 PM
Evening Praise        6:00 PM

In addition to prayer time, the sisters keep active by participating in various activities: 

 

Sr. Gertrude DeLeonardis
learning Wii!

  

Sr. Apollonia Morellia
keeping up with the news!
   
 

Sr. Martha DeMarzo
working on a puzzle.

  

 Also, the sisters can walk the beautiful grounds:
 

                             

The Infant of Prague statue is a cherished place near the convent.

  

This is beautiful setting that focuses on the Agony in the Garden, the sleeping apostles, and the supporting angels.