Sister Joan Marie Sasse
Sisters of Saint Benedict
12710 Blue Mountain Court
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
909-783-4121
Greetings from Sr. Joanie
Newsletter January 2026
Dear Friends, 2026 has arrived and the old familiar markers that guided us in the past are changing at a fast pace. Instead of feeling stable and secure as if standing on solid land, we are riding a river of changes and challenges that are unlike anything our world has expressed before.
Our answers and strength will not come from the media or artificial intelligence. Now, more than ever, we need to come together, as community, for support. We are being encouraged to develop meaningful relationships. The stronger the community we build, the more secure and at peace we will feel. We cannot weather this storm alone. We need each other.
The “shift” is calling us to follow our hearts and pay attention to our intuition.
Come, bring your family or friends and spend a few hours learning new navigational tools that will assist you as you gradually release the past and embrace an amazing future.
Retreat Schedule
Dates: Every Saturday
Time: 10am - 2pm (light lunch or snacks will be provided)
Location: 12710 Blue Mountain Court, Grand Terrace CA 92313
(3rd Sat. is at Glendora 19045 East Sierra Madre Ave. If getting directions from your GPS, use the address 655 W. Sierra Madre Ave.)
Donation: A “Love Offering” is appreciated for all retreats. Make checks payable to St. Lucy’s. We do not
accept credit cards or Venmo. Cash, checks or Zelle are gratefully accepted.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR GRAND TERRACE.
Please call 909-783-4121 (This is a land line. Texts are not available) or Email me at sisterbutterfly@sbcglobal.net
May you be blessed in abundance,
Sr. Joan Marie Sasse O.S.B.
SR. JOANIE'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday 4:15 to 4:45pm - Distant Healing Prayer Group
You may join on line (1-978-990-5027). Access code 7719282#
Wed. 10 am to12 pm. TABLE TALK "Women’s discussion group".
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Thursday 2-4pm - Private Study Group
Saturday 10am to 2pm - Mini Retreat
*NOTE: Sr. Joanie is also available to see people privately or for phone consultations. (909-783-4121)
**NOTE: Sr. Joanie is considering offering The Enneagram
(9 Personality Types) in February. If you are interested, please email her to add your name to the list.
Locations for Retreats:
12710 Blue Mountain Court
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
**For directions, use Google Maps and type in Sister Joan Marie Sasse.
St. Lucy’s Priory
19045 East Sierra Madre Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
**If getting directions from your GPS, use the address
655 W Sierra Madre Ave
Sister Joan Marie recently gave a talk for WORDNET PRODUCTIONS TRUTH TALKS on FACEBOOK, entitled, “I Am the Light of Christ”. It is also available on You Tube, entitled, “Using the Light of Christ for Self and Others”.
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MESSAGE FROM SR. JOANIE
NEWSLETTER MAY 2026
There is a profound transformation unfolding within humanity, though many of us may not yet recognize the role we each play in it.
Almost everything we once took for granted seems to be shifting, dissolving or reconfiguring before our eyes. This great “Shift” is not only altering human consciousness but also changing the world around us in powerful and undeniable ways.
It is touching every aspect of life on this planet – the environment, the weather, our institutions, our relationships, our work, and even the thoughts we think and the emotions we feel. It is influencing our memories, our beliefs, our DNA, and our perceptions of right and wrong, good and bad.
Each day, the world can seem increasingly filled with injustice, fear, chaos, and conflict. Yet beneath the surface of this uncertainty, something deeper is emerging.
Whether we fully recognize it or not, this Shift is opening the door to a new understanding of how we can live in greater harmony – with one another, with the earth, and with God. Slowly, humanity is awakening to the realization that we are truly one global family.
The old structures built upon separation and duality – black and white, us and them, good and bad, male and female – are beginning to soften and fall away. Systems rooted in fear, division, and control are crumbling making space for greater compassion, unity, and awareness.
These are signs of a deeper inner awakening. We are being called to examine our beliefs, to question old patterns, and to become conscious of how unconscious we have often been.
Now more than ever, we need spaces where we can come together in truth, authenticity, and support.
Come join us for a retreat where we can share our experiences, encourage one another, and draw strength from community as we begin writing our “new stories” – stories that have the power not only to transform our own lives, but also to help reshape the world and create a little more heaven on Earth.
TUNE- UP TIME
Life seems to move faster with each passing day, making it difficult to keep pace with its endless demands. Finding time for a retreat may feel impossible – but perhaps taking just an hour or more to “tune-up” and renew your spirit is exactly what is needed.
We all need moments to pause, breath, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. Together, we can explore simple yet meaningful ways to navigate this rapidly changing world with greater peace, balance and clarity.
I am available throughout the week and on weekends to help you refocus, recharge, and reconnect with what matters most. Come by yourself or bring a friend.
Call 909-783-4121 (no text) to schedule a time that works best for you.
