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What’s Coming Up!
...based on eco-spirituality by connecting with the Divine through nature. WVC Alpacas and Friends Open Barn And don’t forget to come out to the Woods from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 29, for the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Alpacas and Friends Open Barn. Enjoy time with our alpacas while meeting some of our favorite chickens. Christmas Fun at the Woods And plan to spend Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for our annual Christmas Fun at...
An alpaca adoption: A perfect gift
...buddy Pax this past April. “My mother-in-law knows I love alpacas and adopted Andre as a Christmas gift,” Daniel admitted. Daniel had met the White Violet Center alpacas earlier in the year. Tracy and Daniel show Andre the alpaca toy that Daniel received along with his adoption for his Christmas gift. “I first visited in 2024 for the event with the Solar Eclipse and came again for the after Thanksgiving (open barn) event which is where I met Andre and...
The gift of being an “alpaca parent” brings year-round joy
“When I heard about the Sisters of Providence Adopt an Alpaca Program in 2014, I thought an adoption would be a perfect Christmas gift for my mother. She was a lifelong animal lover and a devout Catholic, so I knew she would appreciate supporting the care of the alpacas and the work of the Sisters of Providence. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwJ5HVJF8ik?si=urUjSFfFbLrBOhrs A short video of Cheryl’s mom Jean’s visit with her alpaca Pere Michel in 2017 “From 2014 through 2022, I adopted alpacas...
Be gay and cheerful with your…
Be gay and cheerful with your Sisters, even when you do not feel like it. The Divine Infant will be pleased at your efforts and will give you a great many graces. With fidelity to this grace you will pass a happy Christmas and commence a happy new year.
Sister Petra Daschbach
...to persons of every age, her students, their parents, and most especially the very young,” said Sister Mary Roger. “The hundreds of names on her Christmas card list give evidence of her lasting impact on the lives of others. What was that gift that enabled her to win so many friends? For one thing, in her presence one felt oneself to be the center of her attention and interest. Even though we knew others got the same reception, for the...
Sister Charlotte Bruck
Sister Charlotte Bruck “Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.” (Matthew 1:18) “You may wonder at the choice of this reading, usually associated with Christmas. Sister Charlotte once noted on a spiritual profile that the Holy Family was the most influential person in her religious development. A source of hope and strength, these approachable figures introduced her to the heart of Christian life: the profound mystery of the Incarnation. Further she looked to the Holy Family...
Sister Mary Ann McCauley
...to help the world. I have always been impressed that it doesn’t take big, big things to change the world. Sometimes a very small thing, or simple thing, can be deep and meaningful to people if they have the time and space to experience it. Favorites Website: Animal rescue site. Food: Italian or Mexican. I like spicy food. Flower/plant: Christmas cactus. Movie: Sherlock Holmes. TV show: NCIS. They have a good team. Vacation spot: The beach. I love the ocean...
Sister Mary Charles Spalding
...St. John Academy, Indianapolis,” continued Sister Joan. Sister Mary Charles graduated from the Academy at the Woods and entered the Congregation Dec. 24, 1930. “Her first novitiate memory is of being permitted, after much begging on her part, to attend the customary Christmas Vigil, with Midnight Mass and two low Masses on her first night in the novitiate,” read Sister Joan. Sister Mary Charles professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1933, and 1938, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree...
Wood carving defines couple’s love for sisters
...the hallway in front of the Heritage Museum. Dick started doing woodcarving when he and Kathryn were first married. When Kathryn asked Dick what he wanted for Christmas, his response was “something to put together.” It was soon after that a book about woodworking, tools and carving with a 6-inch block of wood became a part of Dick’s past, present and future. “One time, I carved a buffalo and found out I had a knack for it,” Dick said. Since...
Sister Delan Ma
...grew up, they said a prayer every day in both families. My grandfather was the head of the church, the leader, in Beijing. My father and mother both went to a Catholic school. They served as altar boy and in the choir. I think where they grew up, there were all Catholics. They came to Taiwan and there were no Catholics, no church. We had to travel for big feasts, like Christmas. From where we lived, it probably took three...
Sister Cathy Buster
...work and everywhere I go, they know I am a Sister of Providence and they know my two tag lines: “Jesus never fails” and “God has a plan.” Favorites Food: Chicken and beef tenderloin. TV show: Classic movies. Recreation: Swimming, visiting with friends. Hobby: Cooking. Flowers and plants: Roses and geraniums. Sport: College and NFL football. Music/song: Classical/Let there be Peace on Earth. Pizza topping: Supreme. Holiday: Christmas. Author: Joan Chittister, OSB. Scripture passage: Let it be done to me...
Sister Joyce Brophy
...of others approaching for Holy Communion and thanking Jesus for His presence in each as they approach the table. No longer is it just “Jesus and me,” but “Jesus and us” who are sharing. It is just a private practice of my own, but something that means much to me. Favorites Dessert: Anything chocolate Time of day: Mid-morning Season: Autumn Actor/actress: Meryl Streep Comic strip: For Better or Worse Childhood activity: Riding my bicycle Recreation: Reading Animal: Dogs Holiday: Christmas...