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Saying thank you: Thanksgiving 2010
...Our Faith,” edited by Dorothy Bass. The notion of practice is developed in the context of our Christian faith. Bass defines Christian practices as “… things Christian people do over time to address fundamental human needs in response to and in light of God’s presence in the world.” I know — you’re thinking I forgot about the small child being urged, prompted and cued to say “thank you.” Not at all … I’m suggesting that in this oft-repeated, almost mundane...
The bells of Saint Mary’s
...told us when to wake, when to turn out the lights and even when to pray. They also tolled to tell us when someone died. And on Sundays, holidays and feast days, the sounds of hymns played on the chimes in the big church tower filled the air. This is exactly what it was like at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for many years. And part of this scenario is still played out today. The church bells According to the Handbook published in...
Golden jubilees celebrated throughout SP history
...the jubilarians showed off musical and theatrical talents. The evenings often included parodies created around memories and events from the celebrants’ pasts. “They tried to make it as light and fun as possible. There was very little that was serious about it, recalling events from their novitiate days and all,” Sister Suzanne said. 1967 was the first year that the evening performance was foregone for a reception-type celebration. As families and friends began to be invited, the reception became more...
Sister Venard Sequence
...God and God’s people. Sister Venard was a lovely lady who relished in the talents of others, giving herself no credit for talents of her own,” said Sister Betty. Sister Venard endured frequent hardships in her early community life, but it was her sense of humor and love of God that upheld her pleasant personality. She got such a delight out of telling jokes because she liked to laugh and have fun. She kept a list of jokes and funny...
Sister Agnes Pauline Meinert
...knowing that God created her with a particular purpose and plan — believing that she was always in the exact place where God both made and wanted her to be,” said Sister Barbara Ann. “Sister Agnes Pauline, we gather to say one more goodbye to you knowing that you are with your Provident God, the one for whom you have longed. Together with our sainted Mother Theodore, send us blessings — blessings of forgiveness and healing love; blessings of light...
Sister Francis Eugene Bussing
...Records. “Her lighter schedule permitted time for her beloved family, for crocheting, for watching the Cubs and for prayer. Weekdays one could usually find her in ‘the big church’ — her favorite chapel — an hour before Mass,” said Sister Alexa. “With the passage of years came declining health. As she once noted, ‘I’m not sick, just less and less well.’ But it was not until a few weeks ago that she entered health care. “Throughout her 87 years she...
Sister Dorothy Karier
...and even this past week, Sister Ann Marie Boyce, as usual, brought her more tapes to listen to. According to Sister Ann Marie, Sister Dorothy had a very regular schedule, listening to spiritual tapes in the morning, rosary at 10 a.m., visiting with her sister, Sister Jean, each day from 1 to 2 p.m. (each Sunday calling their sister Rosemary during that time), then listening to lighter tapes in the afternoon or taking part in community activities. Also, Sister Dorothy...
Sister Ann Kathleen Brawley
...who had a question to ask relating to the history of the Congregation. She lived to take part in the great celebration of the canonization of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, so meaningful to her in light of the many hours she had spent assisting with the preparation of the Cause,” said Sister Mary Roger. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 17, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by one brother, Robert, of Arlington Heights, Ill....
Sister Mary Jane (Patrick Ann) Newnam
...But it was in history, especially English history, that she found her forte; to read or study history in any way, shape or form was a delight to her. When she taught the upper grades she offered to switch classes so that she could teach all the social science subjects. Because she was so very well read she held her own in discussions of current events and politics, sometimes feistily defending her position,” said Sister Alexa. “She was able, as...
Caring for God’s gifts: the natural environment and faith
...days between the Easter celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection and the observance of Pentecost to share of his new life in the Spirit. Not all weather is pleasant. Some is as welcome as gentle rain and as the right balance of light and darkness, of storm and sunshine. Some is unseasonable; some is very destructive, the result of human interference in climate change, lack of care, or contamination of air and water by pollution. God-intended beauty and usefulness is...
Sister Elizabeth Clare Vrabely
...She faithfully encouraged the observance of all staff celebrations and added her special gift of humor to every occasion.” Sister Ruth Eileen continued, “Any reflection on Sister Elizabeth Clare’s life would be incomplete without reference to her witness of suffering from severe depression since the first onslaught in 1967. The contrast of darkness and light in her life is startling but real … . Depression and its treatment took a toll impossible to assess. Her death came as a welcome...
In her own words — Sister Betty Hopf
Note: Sister Betty Hopf has been chaplain at the Hux Cancer Center in Terre Haute, Ind. She writes in her Faith Experience, what she has gained from the experience so far. Sister Betty is featured in the fall 2011 issue of HOPE. Sister Betty Hopf stands next to the “Light of Hope and Healing” sculpture in the lobby of the Hux Cancer Center in Terre Haute, Ind. FAITH EXPERIENCE By Sister Betty Hopf I had mixed emotions when I was...