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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...
Light Amid the Darkness
...in luxury, but in a lowly stable, to bring light to the world. But what do we, in this present time, do with this light in the midst of darkness? Richard Rohr, in his little gem of a book, “Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent,” says it best: “We have to surrender to the fact that the darkness has always been here, and the only real question is how to receive the light and spread the light.” How and...
Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot
I chose for our reading this evening one of Sister Thomas Jeanne’s Christmas poems, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 85-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 62 years. Sister Ann continued: It’s certainly timely and will also provide a link to her Mass of Christian burial. Christmas Consecration A sound of tinkling, golden bells, Tiptoe softly back,...
December 24, 2023: Fourth Sunday of Advent
...Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. Reflection This Liturgical Year, with the Fourth Sunday of Advent falling on December 24 and the Vigil of Christmas and Day of Christmas following within a few short hours, we might experience a sense of loss about not having enough time to savor the impact of this Gospel in our lives. Fortunately, we have...
Oral history: Sister Kathleen Desautels, change maker
...the way. The Sisters I’ve lived with have been such faithful scouts. I’ve met a lot of good, good people along the way.” Delighted The day we sat down to talk was the day after Christmas Fun at the Woods 2023. Kak had volunteered. “It delighted my soul,” she said about the large number of families and children who had attended. “There were so many families I had never seen before in my life, and either they’re from around here...
Appreciating Our Volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month
...and, goodness, does the world need it! Throughout the year, nearly 200 volunteers help in almost every Sisters of Providence ministry from one-time events like Christmas Fun at the Woods, the annual Phonathon, and the Book Sale to ongoing efforts like helping at the White Violet Farm, Administrative Office, or the I.T. Department. Nonprofit organizations, like the Sisters of Providence, rely on volunteers to continue their ministries and assist in fundraising efforts that provide vital resources. Feedback I asked some...
Sister Rosemary Eyler (formerly Sister Mary Luke)
...contribution to parish pitch ins would ALWAYS be a peach pie, purchased on the way to the event. Then there was the pastor who purchased a brand new stove for her when she arrived at her new mission. Little did he suspect that the only thing Rosemary used the stove for was to store the dog food! Margy, Rosemary’s older sister, had some family tales to share. She recalled that one Christmas all the girls received dolls, while Tommy got...
Holiday Celebrations Around Our Table: Christmas Lunch
December 8, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 United States Reserve Your Table for a Festive Fundraiser and lunch at the Woods! Join us for a joyful afternoon in the beautiful and historic O’Shaughnessy Hall, featuring a delicious holiday lunch that’s perfect for the whole family. Celebrate the season with loved ones while enjoying activities and entertainment! Photos with Santa: Capture magical moments with Santa...
Volunteers Make the Difference
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. For the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, volunteers make a big difference in the community. More than 200 volunteers help in almost every Sisters of Providence ministry from one-time events like the Earth Day Festival, Phonathon, Used Book Sales and Christmas Fun at the Woods, to ongoing efforts like helping at White Violet Farm, Administrative Office, Mission Advancement, Providence Teen Ministry, Providence Healthcare, or the I.T. Department. Rely on Volunteers Nonprofit organizations, like...
Sister Paula Damiano: Full Circle
...Gloucester, Massachusetts. While she was in the area, Sister Paula spent a few days with her nephew, Adam, who lives in Boston. The retreat was a profoundly spiritual experience, completely silent, and Sister Paula met with a spiritual director daily. Her eight days at the Jesuit-run retreat house were beyond her expectations and filled with spiritual highlights, inspiring her faith journey. After returning home from Boston for Christmas Fun at the Woods, Sister Paula spent Christmas just outside of Bend,...
Sister Patricia Linehan
...caring aunt, and above all, a deeply committed member of the Sisters of Providence. Pat’s family was important to her and they knew it. Here are some memories the seven nieces and nephews shared about Pat. From Chip: Aunt Pat always sent Christmas gifts to the entire family. Some were really cool, some a bit strange, but we were thankful for them all, especially the interesting Christmas ornaments. I still enjoy hanging favorites, like the Irish Flying Golfing Santa! From...
Sister Joyce Brophy (formerly Sister Robert Ellen)
...her kids to write them memories about Aunt Joyce. From Brie: “Making Christmas cookies with us when we were little.” From Nicholas: “She’d let you know if her patience was wearing thin, that was the teacher in her. But her conversations were so calming.” From Ryan: “I remember Aunt Joyce showing up every Saturday morning with a dozen donuts. Through the years, she would show up with more and more chocolate covered long johns, which were my favorite.” In her...