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Christmas greetings from the Sisters of Providence
“We pray for the courage in order to face the circumstances of our own lives with love and with hope.” https://youtu.be/HfFv2K7cBJk...
Advent and God’s Providence
Conscious of the Christmas music emanating from the students’ party down the hall, I focused upon my work. I knew a student had entered, but I kept my eyes on the paper hoping he’d let me continue. The senior asked, “What are you up to?” I put my red pen down knowing that grading papers would have to wait. He then asked, with a tone of fear in his voice, hypothetically what would happen if someone did “X.” I recognized...
A year of St. Joseph, family protector
...a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows. (Patris Corde). As we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, the Light of the world, reflect on the example of Joseph. We will need to be “creatively courageous” this Christmas. Be hopeful and filled with the peace of Christmas! (And look at your crèche and move Saint Joseph toward the front of the manger!)...
Providence in a year of pandemic
Here is a glimpse of what the Providence community has been up to in the last year. (Originally published in HOPE summer 2021) Sister Joni fills in caring for the alpacas over the 2020 Christmas holiday Sister Barbara Battista joins her voice in speaking out against inequality at the Terre Haute Haute march for commUNITY in June. Sisters living in the formation house, from left, Sisters Marsha Speth, Jessica Vitente, Nancy Bartasavich and Janice Smith, show off the masks they...
November 28, 2021: First Sunday of Advent
...imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” Reflection It is the first Sunday of Advent. By now, the Christmas lights are on in the evenings. Christmas music, cards, and well wishes are in the air. I smile as I remember my friend Sister Claire. When she and I would pray for the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary, Sister Claire would wish baby Jesus a “Happy Birthday” at the mystery of the nativity. Entering church, one candle is lit...
Providence Food Pantry receives $5,000 donation
Christmas has come early for Providence Food Pantry and those who utilize the facility. On Tuesday, Nov. 30, representatives from ResCare Human Services in Terre Haute paid a visit to Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute with a $5,000 donation for the facility, which is a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. “Everybody has been working together to bring Christmas to everyone,” said Providence Food Pantry Director Sister Joseph Fillenwarth, SP. ResCare, located at 631...
Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer
...our families to gain insight into SP life. Ann’s brother Steve recalls, “It was always exciting to fly out to LAX to meet her on Christmas and spend time with her and the sisters located there. The first time, Sister Ann showed up at the airport with a limo to take us to the convent!” In later years, when Steve planned a trip for his own family, his wife Sue was a bit apprehensive about staying at a convent, but...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...Christmas cookies with young relatives. “I am the only one in my immediate family and my mother’s generation living, other than one cousin.” A large poster of smiling family members graces most of one wall of Sister Joyce’s room. She is a treasure to her siblings’ children and grandchildren, a much-loved aunt and great-aunt to them. Her love for them was evident when we spoke, and it came up more than once in our time together. “I am very much...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sheila Donis!
...It’s all about the relationships you create with the people.” At least twice a month, Sheila drives from her home in Greene County to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the card-making sessions. She provides the materials and the cards while those who participate cn actually create the card and write their own messages within the cards. “The card kits are kind of specific for the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Sheila said. “I provide the kits and the sisters make the cards. During...
Sister Catherine Buster (formerly Sister Joseph Norine)
...refectory to the community room, the community room to the present refectory. There were major changes in the Infirmary, new needs, supplies, a new building. Cathy was not only the Manor Dorma but the expert running the scrubber. Still, she had a bit of elegance about her. She knew how to decorate for Christmas and every inch of the Motherhouse looked like the windows of Marshall Fields. But life is not without pain. Being powerful with no official power is...
Santa visits the Sisters of Providence!
As we near Christmas Fun at the Woods, set for 1:30-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 10, Santa Claus has been making the rounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana! Santa will join the Sisters of Providence and others during Christmas Fun at the Woods! And don’t forget, he’ll also be here on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., for Sunday Brunch at the Woods with Santa! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EIrvqc-bZ5E...
Santa is coming to the Woods!
Plan to come out to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and join the Sisters of Providence and others as we celebrate Christmas Fun at the Woods! The event will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 10, and enjoy a festive afternoon with the Sisters of Providence and friends! As you can see by the videos below, we’ve already had sightings of Santa Claus! Delight in the miniature Christmas village and collection of nativities including our hand-carved nativity scene. Come visit...