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Practical ways to make a difference
...locations throughout the state. She also purchases food at a local farmers’ market that is open all year on the campus of Oklahoma State University. At her home, Sister Mary has a 4-by-8-foot raised bed where she gardens with compost and soil. She raises peppers, heirloom tomatoes, squash, lettuce and she even tried planting some watermelon. In her yard, she grows okra and has a perennial flower garden. “I think there’s nothing more important we can do than buying local...
Farm Store opening this spring
...who lives in the area who wants to buy the freshest foods possible from their local farmer and the local farmer will benefit the most,” she said. “Right now, the only way to access a full range of fresh, local foods is through the Terre Haute Farmers’ Market, which is only open one day a week for just a few hours during winter months. Local farmers have the same issue. This will provide them another outlet to sell their goods.”...
Sister Regis McNulty
...worked after graduation and all the time she was working, her mother advised her to save her money so she could buy a fur coat, the fashion of that era. So, Regis very carefully did save her money, using her savings to buy clothing and other articles and to pay her travel from Boston to enter the Sisters of Providence Maryhurst novitiate in Rockville, Md. – against her mother’s wishes. She entered the Congregation on Feb. 11, 1948, and was...
Eco-tip #10: avoid over-packaging
Be aware of wasteful over packaging in items you buy and avoid buying those items. Better yet, buy used and avoid packaging all together....
The Season of Creation 2022: Meatless Mondays and More
...films listed in the above US Catholic article and discuss with family and friends, and Eat consciously and mindfully – Consciously be aware of where our food comes from and the impact of food production on our environment and make food choices accordingly. Eat more mindfully, slowing down, savoring food, listening to our bodies. (See above articles) Relationships What about our Food Relationships? Giving might be mindfully preparing food for others, buying locally, buying in season, eating more plant-based foods,...
Season of Creation 2022: Most Important Actions We Can All Do
...Install low- P spigots, or select the “eco” setting on laundry machines and dishwashers. Minimize number of loads. Consider shorter showers, etc. Use cold water when possible, Save our trees. Buy eco-friendly paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, etc.) Try Swede dish cloths. Read “Best Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, and Tissues, As per Natural Resources Defense Council Report here, Use energy efficient appliances and lights. Replace appliances with Energy Star rated lights and buy LED lights for home,...
Noticing human trafficking
...the things I strive to do each day as a pastor serving in the United Methodist tradition — whether it be calling people by names who do not have a house or apartment to go home to and occasionally buying them lunch, greeting the folks as we place food in their cars at a local food pantry, or stopping to pray with someone who is upset in the grocery store or hospital. This may (or may not) be a good...
Providence Food Pantry eases hunger in West Terre Haute
...as director of the food pantry since 2006. She said donations are always needed to help local residents. “Up to this point every cent of the donated money has gone to buy food,” Sister Joseph said, thankful to the church for providing the space and utilities at no cost to the pantry. Sister Joseph also offers special thanks to Helping Hands, the second-hand clothing store located next to the IGA in West Terre Haute. Helping Hands was founded by a...
A living Land Ethic
...presentation and the SP Land Ethic have made clear to me that the value we hold for the common good of all creation is not bound by the borders of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The Land Ethic calls us to eco-vangelize! We are to “be advocates for ethical principles in resource use at local, state, national and global levels” and provide educational opportunities for the broader biotic community. The SP Land Ethic compels each sister, each Providence Associate, and each SP staff...
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Note: Sister Sue Paweski, SP, and others, recently embarked on a pilgrimage to Poland and Prague. While on the pilgrimage, they also visited Auschwitz. Here Sister Sue reflects on the visit. Silence. Silence. The commotion of the passengers climbing out of the coach buses and heading to restrooms; buying bottles of water; chatting about the weather and the drive; finding the guides who introduce themselves. Then as we begin the long trek to the entrance to the Auschwitz concentration camp, the guide tells...
Celebrating Sister Joni as she professes first vows on June 26
...of vows. For me, each scripture selection – and all three together – create a vibrant mural of the lives of all followers of Jesus. The three panels of this mural could be labeled: LEAVING, LEARNING, LIBERATING. Today, we shine a light on one particular follower of Jesus – our Sister Joni Luna – as she professes first vows as a woman religious, as a Sister of Providence. Joni’s life journey has been all about leaving, learning and liberating. Like...
Betty Donoghue
...Norwood Park (1960-63); Nurses Aide, Norwood Park Home, Chicago (1980-81). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary, Lafayette (1958-60); Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1963-69); Nurses Aide Infirmary, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1976-80); Nursing Assistant, Health Care Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1981-2001); Local Coordinator for Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-2002); Minister of Care, Ministry of Care, PHC, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-2016); Volunteer/Ministry of Care/Residential Service, PHC East West, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2016-2020). In New Hampshire: Teacher, St. Mary, Rochester (1969-74). In Massachusetts (Teacher, St. Patrick, Stoneham (1974-76)....