Br. Anthony, Br. Benedict and Danny, an abbey aspirant, prepare the Advent
wreath in the abbey dining room on Nov. 29. The wreath's candles are lit at
each meal during Advent.

NEW OBLATES — Abbot Peter welcomes eight new Oblates of St. Peter’s Abbey. From left, Jenna Hill, Marie Rath, Kathryn Duffley, Pat Lyster, Lawrence Hill, Emily Hill, Barbara Saretsky and Jacqueline Saretsky. The Oblates made their First Oblation on November 8.

New Oblates Nov. 9 2014

St. Peter’s Abbey: Between All Souls Day and the first Friday after (a day
of prayer for deceased monks of the abbey), St. Peter’s places the pictures
of their deceased monks in the abbey church. Br. Anthony (left) explains
the custorm to Br. Benedict, a junior monk. November is the traditional
month to pray for the deceased.