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…rapid coastal development and world trade markets.” Sister Helen Vinton never settled for small goals or small gains. In the psalm of today’s liturgy, we heard these words: Who may dwell in your sacred tent? One who does what is righteous…and speaks the truth from the heart. Helen, you have taken your place in the sacred tent of all creation. You most certainly did what was righteous and spoke the truth from your loving heart. Sister Helen Vinton, right, speaks…

…I realize all the good she was doing. She helped unwed mothers and visited the poor and homeless at a shelter in Boston. I am sure she took her trademark smile with her at these times and spoke of God and his love to all those with whom she came into contact. “As we think of Sister Alma Marie, let us thank God for all her gifts and strive to follow him as she did with childlike simplicity in love…

…Ann Denise could be a ball of fire, a spitfire, and a peaceful dove, all within minutes of each other. You definitely knew when Ann Denise was unhappy or upset with you. You also knew when she loved you dearly. Ann Denise’s quick wit and her sense of humor were her trademarks. Often if you told her how nice she looked, she would say, “You need your glasses changed.” Upon greeting her and asking, “How are you?” her response usually…

…was her graciousness. Gratitude was her trademark. She was constantly expressing gratitude for everything and so appreciative for anything that others felt they couldn’t do enough for her. Another pearl was Sister Angie’s loyalty to her friends. She accepted people where they were. She did not criticize, gossip or speak unkind words. She was a gentle lady. She had a forgiving heart that did not allow bitterness to take hold, even through her most painful hurts,” said Sister Betty. “Sister…

…until her death. She made many good friends who cherished her help and concern as their moderator,” said Sister Betty. “Sister Annette Cecile loved life! The words that were quoted over and over from people who knew her were: positive, cheerful, pleasant, upbeat, patient, energetic, vibrant, funny, spirited, outgoing, friendly and a true friend,” continued Sister Betty. “Fun-loving was her trademark. She liked to travel, swim, play cards, play sudoku and rummikub, watch sports, play the slot machines and go…

…of religious education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village Parish. She served as the first director of Providence Center. “Sister Rita Ann was in good health until her 70s, but then her physical decline was rather sudden. Although by nature quiet and private, she had always enjoyed being with others. Then in 2004 that changed. Despite the efforts of artist-friends to rouse her interest, she withdrew and refused to have anything to do with the tools of her trade: the paint, watercolors,…

…and was a faithful exerciser as long as she could. Many times she would pick up sticks and lay them near the trees to help the mowers. She enjoyed playing cards and RummiKub. We had to relax the Rummikub rules a little as time went on. However, now and then, Ann would catch one of us making a mistake and say, ‘What’s that?” Her smile was her absolute trademark! When the aides were having difficulty getting her to eat, they…

…clefts of the rock, in the secret recesses of the cliff, let me see you, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and you are lovely.’” The Word of God — A reading from the Song of Songs (2:10-14) Anyone who fondly recalls Sister Rita’s trademark greeting, “My love, my dove, my beautiful one, you look great in that purple sweater!” … or whatever item the friend happened to be wearing that day … will know why…