Dear Friends of St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, A warm North Carolina greeting to you! To begin, might this email serve as an invitation to pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and think of something you are grateful for today. I am grateful for the sweet smell and warm glow of our new St. Francis Springs candle that I have burning next to me as I write you this email. In addition to the invitation to practice gratitude, we want to let you know about some upcoming availability and remind you that you only have until the end of the month to purchase a columbarium niche at a discounted rate of 25%. Upcoming Weekend Availability      July 28-30      discounted rate of $200 for the weekend      August 11-13      discounted rate of $200 for the weekend  *just a note that weekends are almost 90% full through the end of 2024 so if you have been wanting to go on a weekend retreat, now is the time :)  Feast of St. Clare of Assisi     Saturday August 12 from 10am-3pm       The Sister’s of Poor Clare from South Carolina will be leading a day retreat            for the Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi. If you choose to come for the weekend            there will be no additional cost for this day retreat or if you just want to come          for the day the cost is $25 and includes lunch. Labor Day Weekend Family Special     September 1-4     $300 for 3 nights for a family of four (accommodations can vary depending on     your family's needs and we will be happy to work with you to figure those     details out) If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation for any of these dates or other future dates, send us an email at info@stfrancissprings.com or give us a call at 336-573-3751 Columbarium      This is a reminder that, July 31st is the last day to purchase a niche at the     25% discounted rate of $1,500 for a single niche and $1,875 for a double     niche. After July 31st the cost for a single niche will be $2,000 and the cost of a     double niche will be $2,500.     You can reserve/purchase a columbarium niche by making a check payment to     St. Francis Springs Columbarium & Memorial Garden and mail to St. Francis     Springs Prayer Center (477 Grogan Rd., Stoneville NC 27048) or if you would     like to pay by credit card you can pay over the phone (336) 573-3751. If you     choose to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% fee added to your charge.  That is all for now, we hope to see you soon!  Facebook Instagram