What Do the Sisters of St. Margaret Do? Our Daily Schedule

The daily life of the Sisters differs from location to location. At the Convent in Boston, daily life is shaped by the Daily Office and Eucharist. The structure of the day looks something like this: 6:00 a.m. Morning Prayer in Chapel 6:30 a.m. Private Meditation 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist in Chapel 8:15 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Work, study, outside ministry 12:00 noon Noonday Prayer in Chapel 12:30 p.m. Noon meal 1:00 p.m Work, study, outside ministry 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer in Chapel 6:00 p.m. Evening meal 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Compline in Chapel All of our services are open to the public and to guests and we welcome you to join us!

The Eucharist and our daily prayer, both individually and corporately, are at the heart of our lives. In addition to the times in Chapel, above, the Sisters spend at least an hour and a half per day in private prayer and meditation, Scripture reading and study, and intercessory prayer. Sr. Adele Marie celebrating the Eucharist Photo by Ishita Gupta Our lives are centered around these five priorities: Worship- We will center our lives around the richness of classic Anglican liturgy, celebrating the diversity, fullness and creativity of the people of God. Prayer- We will deepen our commitment to prayer, inviting others to join us in seeking greater intimacy with God. Mission - We will actively partner in mission with others who share our passion for a world of justice, mercy and peace. Ministry - We will devote ourselves to the ministry of Spiritual Nurture, welcoming, affirming and caring for all we encounter. Growth - We will expand our mission and ministry by enlarging our circle of Sisters, Associates, friends and benefactors.

Sr. Adele Marie celebrating the Eucharist with the Rev. Madelyn Betz, deacon, and Sr. Grace, sub-deacon

Sr. Sarah prays with an icon of Jesus

The Sisters at prayer in Chapel Photo by Ishita Gupta

Sr. Emily Louise prays in the Oratory

Sr. Adele Marie, celebrant, with Sr. Grace, thurifer

Sr. Catherine Louise has been a priest for over 25 years!

Sisters at Work in the Convent and Outside

Sisters at a Vigil for Peace at Highland Park, protesting against war in all its forms

Sr. Sarah makes Anglican rosaries to enhance people's prayer lives in a new way

Sr. Adele Marie prepares a homily to enlighten our understanding of Scripture Photo by Ishita Gupta

Sr. Brigid ministers with Alzheimer's patients at Rogerson House in Jamaica Plain

Sr. Marion ministers with the elderly at Roslindale House in Roslindale

Sr. Carolyn is in charge of music at the Boston Convent, directing the Choir and playing the organ

Sr. Julian assists the Afterschool Program at St. Stephen's Church in South Boston, and has a crafts ministry including prayer beads.

Sr. Christine ministers with inmates at the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston, providing a "ministry of presence" to both male and female inmates as well as to the Staff.

Sr. Claire Marie is in charge of the Food Service at the Boston Convent, providing the Sisters and their guests with wonderful meals Photo by Ishita Gupta

Sr. Mary Gabriel is the Coordinator for Associates

Sr. Grace is the Director of Communication, getting the word out about the Sisters using all types of media Photo by Ishita Gupta

Sr. Mary Michael writes meditations for The Bible Reading Fellowship and Forward Day by Day

Sr. Sarah has graduated from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge and was ordained a transitional deacon in the Diocese of Massachusetts in June, 2010. She completed a field education placement in Haiti from May 18 until July 28, 2009.

Sr. Promise graduated in May, 2008 from Bunker Hill Community College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She currently works for Trinity Church, Wall Street in New York City.