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2023 Christmas Fun at the Woods in photos
This year, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcomed more than 700 friends to our Christmas Fun at the Woods event. From face painting to cookie decorating to wagon rides — we had something for everyone. We’re so thankful to The Hometown Savings Bank for serving as the platinum sponsor for the event....
Oral history: Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer
...it. So she stayed with her grandmother and aunt for a year. This was Barbara Ann’s first encounter with a religious community. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word wore the long habit and veils. All that could be seen were their hands and face. The mysterious was gradually becoming more familiar. Dance Sister Jessica Vitente and Sister Barbara Ann dance at a Filipino Christmas Party. “I loved being in Corpus Christi! My cousin and I rode the bus together: she...
Christmas Fun at the Woods
December 14, 2024 at 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 47876 812-535-2952 Sisters of Providence Free The holiday tradition is back! Celebrate the coming of Christmas with the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Guests of all ages are invited to the Providence Spirituality and Conference Center for an afternoon full of fun for the whole family including crafts, alpaca visits, wagon rides, storytelling, face painting, bake sale, cake walk and much...
Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Join us for Christmas Fun at the Woods!
Are you interested in volunteering? If so, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are ready to meet with you! Christmas Fun at the Woods will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The Sisters of Providence still need more than 100 volunteer elves to make the event a success! No matter what your talents are, we have a spot for you! Face-painters, cookie decorating assistants, greeters, craft makers, refreshment preparers are just a...
Thanks-Giving
...people on Thanksgiving Day with a warm meal, a smile or a friendly conversation. The Christmas kettles will be out soon so I can give as I come and go with my Christmas shopping. I can bake goodies for the sisters’ Christmas Fun at the Woods bake sale. Our world has so many people in need that we can always find a way to give back. Let us also give blessings to others when we bow our heads this Thanks-Giving...
Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil
December 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Free The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are inviting people of all faith traditions to join them for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil beginning at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, December 24. The service will include readings and song and will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods....
Christmas Day Mass
December 25, 2024 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Free Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, for their annual Christmas Day Mass, which will take place at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, December 25. People of all faith traditions are invited to attend. Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. For more information, call...
2024 Christmas Fun at the Woods
This year, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcomed more than 800 friends to our Christmas Fun at the Woods event. From face painting to cookie decorating to wagon rides — we had something for everyone. We’re so thankful to EPIC Insurance, Providence Associates and staff and Meijer for serving as sponsors for the event. Did you get your picture taken with Santa Claus? Download them here....
Oral History: Sister Dorothy Gartland
...Gartland family knew how to celebrate. One Christmas as the family was anxiously awaiting a cousin to arrive to share Christmas dinner with, they received word he had been killed in training in WWII. Pop immediately went to the Naval Base and found four sailors to join them for a wonderful family meal, a meal that ended with Mom leading the family and guests in the conga around the house. They delighted in celebrations. I will prepare, and some day...
Sisters to host Christmas Fun at the Woods
Spend the second Saturday of December at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and celebrate Christmas Fun at the Woods with the Sisters of Providence! All are invited to join the Sisters of Providence and friends for the family-friendly gathering. Activities for this year’s festivities will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest from downtown Terre Haute. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to take part in many activities throughout the afternoon,...
Seeking our Saint!
...father, did she find consolation and comfort in this church? Surely, she brought her broken heart to the familiar rituals and liturgies offered there. Anne-Therese also prayed in Chappelle de Notre Dame de Esperance, a small church on the craggy shore. Did she go there often after playing? Is this where her devotion to the Blessed Mother took root? Continuing the Pilgrimage The pilgrimage will continue with the visit to the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence. It was in...
A look into our prison ministry
...Theodore’s time. Many of our sisters, Providence Associates and friends are actively engaged with prisoners through visiting, educating, letter writing and praying. Each month, I post the scheduled executions on bulletin boards. This information also goes out to the entire Congregation through monthly newsletters. Those scheduled for execution as well as their victim(s) are remembered at our liturgies and the prayers of the sisters. Many Sisters of Providence have been actively involved in trying to abolish the death penalty in...