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Sister Joan Matthews (formerly Sister Ignatius)
Published on April 26, 2022
…the struggle but doggedly stuck together for the move.” Bringer of beauty Sister Joan Matthews connects with creation by picking flowers in the gardens at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Joan’s talents extended beyond music. She created greeting cards using perfected calligraphy and enjoyed floral arranging. Sister Joan had a penchant for bringing the beauties from outdoors to indoor areas, especially to the church and various areas of Providence Hall and beyond. She was often seen in the flower gardens at White…
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Teen volunteer excited to share experience with others
Published on August 12, 2022
…chapel guided her and explained the meaning behind each prayer. It was inspiring to watch the sisters connect with all of the volunteers. They were kind and respectful, and many were eager to share new skills like card games and making chocolate-covered strawberries. Inclusive Teen volunteer Katie, left, helps Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara and other health care residents play an outdoor game. Sister Joni Luna, our teen volunteer leader, included many activities and open discussions to help us connect with…
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Can I Stay Here Forever? The Answer is YES.
Published on August 14, 2022
…hiking and biking trails, especially since I find that I connect most profoundly to the Holy One through nature and moving my body in the great outdoors. So as soon as the ice thawed on the lake, (yes, there was still ice on the lake in May!) I dusted off one of the center’s kayaks and got on the water. I had decided that my first time out, I would head to an island I had been eyeing all week,…
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The Season of Creation 2022: Listen to the Voice of Creation
Published on September 4, 2022
…Creation, this symbol of God’s Spirit calls us to listen to the voice of creation. To listen and faithfully respond through worship, repentance and action. As you celebrate this Season of Creation, light candles (safely, of course), adorn a bush in our place of worship, gather with others around an outdoor fire to reflect on the power of fire. And may this symbol remind us to take off our sandals, contemplate our connection to holy ground, listen for the voice…
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Newsnotes from fall 2022 HOPE magazine
Published on September 14, 2022
…attended the ribbon cutting for the new facility. The 131,000-square feet building built in the 1900s features a regulation size gymnasium and stage, large cafeteria and full kitchen, a soccer field and outdoor track, large classrooms and more. The building also offers the school the opportunity to host home sporting events in the gymnasium in addition to the possibility to create baseball and softball fields in the future. The former building was established in 2007 and is sold to Legacy…
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Season of Creation 2022: Celebrating Saint Francis of Assisi
Published on October 4, 2022
…outside the city walls and at the foot of the hills of Assisi, an area where the sewage of the city would run. Francis, who had for years found the lepers so abhorrent, became caregiver and brother to them. Over the years, as Francis spent much of his time outdoors as he begged for alms and made caves his home for prayer, he became more attuned to understanding the interconnectedness of all of creation. His “Canticle of the Creatures” is…
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WVC to host Spring Plant Sale
Published on April 11, 2023
…year’s outdoor event. “The turnout we have had has been fantastic,” Minster said. Minster said the sale will include a variety of organically grown vegetables, flowers and herb plants. “We will have garden favorites like peppers and tomatoes,” she said, “in addition to about two dozen types of flowers, some of which will be garden ready. We’ll have cut flowers again this year and we will also be offering culinary herbs. We’ll have a good variety of items.” Cash and…
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HOPE Fall 2023 — Touched by the Woods
Published on September 26, 2023
Download HOPE: HOPE Fall 2023 As seen in HOPE: For Sister Lucy Lechner, it’s the little things Nature is Sister Lucy’s peaceful place where she communes with God. She marvels at the little things and enjoys the aliveness, music and dancing of life outdoors at the Woods. St. Anne Shell Chapel: holy ground St. Anne’s Shell Chapel is one of the most well-known structures at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The unique interior of this tiny building is covered floor to ceiling with…
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Sandra Hartlieb: a passion for Mother Theodore
Published on June 2, 2009
…came on-board right away as our stage crew. Eventually, our fourth sister, Bibiana, joined us as a writer, and our brother, Bob, joined us in performances. Sisterhood is a touring, Christian drama company. We take lights, sound equipment, props and costumes in a 12-foot trailer to churches, schools and community centers all over Indiana and Kentucky. In 1999, we added interactive retreats and workshops to our programming. Workshops focus on helping people find relativity in the Scriptures in their own…
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Jeannie Smith: living an authentic faith
Published on August 30, 2010
…inner strength Jeannie left the Congregation and returned to Bloomington. She enrolled at Indiana University and majored in biology. This detour led her to a new life and new career. Upon graduating from IU, Jeannie packed her bags and headed for California where she had several research jobs in genetics, immunology and lipid chemistry. Then she was employed by Scripps Institution of Oceanography as a technician aboard the Glomar Challenger, a research ship in the waters of the Antarctic. “A…
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Sister Rosemary (Mary Gilbert) Powers
Published on December 16, 2009
…to call Mother Rose Angela Horan (RIP) to confess what happened,” said Sister Margaret. “Later, when such things were permitted, Sister Rosemary enjoyed biking and playing tennis and even taught tennis at one point! She enjoyed Notre Dame games and the NCAA basketball tournament. She was described as an astute card player, keeping her counsel and looking innocent until she could lay down all her cards and leave her opponents in the dust,” continued Sister Margaret. “Not surprisingly, since Sister…
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A spirituality of hope and healing
Published on March 11, 2009
…to honor and preserve the bountiful Creation. This way of living provides for a just, sustainable life for all beings on the planet and moves us toward a spirituality of hope and healing. A week-long “Earth Plunge” program each year provides an intensive look at the critical issues of eco-justice and informs us of changes all can make to live more sustainably. The full-time environmental education specialist provides organized tours and educational programs for area schools and local community groups….