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Youth, elders learn from each other
...felt really important when I made the residents smile. It made me feel like I really had an impact on them with something I was not really confident with.” The Teen Ministry was partially funded with a grant from Altrusa of Terre Haute. Watch in the months ahead for Teen Ministry volunteers to assist at events like Christmas Fun at the Woods or to return to help again during summer 2019. (Originally published in the Fall 2018 issue of...
Who do you want to be now?
...want to be? In the life of my own family, we often had family plays during our Christmas Eve celebration – enactments of that story about a baby lying in a manger because there was no room in the Inn. As the oldest, and typically the organizer of the drama, I almost always was the narrator. Who do I want to be now? The events of our world that have colored my Advent journey lead me to ask, “How can...
Earth Day 2019
Thank you for being part of our 21st annual Earth Day and Craft Fair celebration! Even though it was a rainy, we had 1,315 attendees! Volunteers painted rain and shine. The kids loved every moment of it. Volunteers painted rain and shine. The kids loved every moment of it. Brother and sister twinned with their tiger face paintings. The space in O’Shaughnessy can be used for a variety of events. The Craft Fair homemade vendors filled the room at O’Shaughnessy’s...
Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister Today?
...people who come for programs, retreats, tours, spiritual direction, workshops, or other events only gives me life … it never depletes my energy. I love to learn … and being a religious sister today, one cannot help but learn each and every step of the way from fellow journeyers … those on the same path of love, mercy and justice. Who are they? Anyone and everyone who believes in a God of love, mercy and justice and has that as...
A Reflection for the 2022 Senior Jubilee
...utters what becomes the theme song of her life: “ My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. ….for God has looked on me in my lowliness.” She sings the praises of a God who shows mercy, who scatters the proud, who brings down the powerful from their thrones and lifts up the lowly. My reflection on what scripture tells us about these events in Mary’s life led me to ask this question...
Celebrating Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Oct. 25, 1998, which I was blessed to attend. What a joyful event! I also was able to attend her Canonization on Oct. 15, 2006. What an amazing experience to celebrate both events and share it with the sisters, alumni and friends of the Woods. I had visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods many times before becoming a Providence Associate in November 2017. After visiting with the sisters and associates for many years, Providence finally gave me the nudge to become an associate....
Come out to the Fall Volunteer Open House
...Eco-Justice farm in the garden or with the alpacas and chickens, as well as administrative support/welcome desks, I.T. programming, store assistance at the White Violet Farm Store and Linden Leaf Gifts, visiting sisters and other healthcare residents, assisting in our Resource Center, Providence Food Pantry, researching and writing for our Mission Advancement Department, or many one-time events like Christmas Fun at the Woods, Earth Day, in addition to the bi-annual book sales. Most volunteer opportunities take place during regular office...
Sister Theresa Rose Butts
...the daily newspaper. Her interest in people and world events was evident in this accomplishment,” shared Sister Ruth. “Sister Ann Sullivan, who lived with her at Costa High School, shares the fact that at Costa Sister Theresa Rose kept a wonderful garden, always including Bells of Ireland, and that she baked the best chocolate chip cookies, made with both butter and margarine,” continued Sister Ruth. “Her love of the earth responds to the words of Black Elk, which somehow mirrors...
Mary Weber and Gary Meister: ‘a God of surprises’
...an associate with the first group. 2.) Did you know Sister Marceline Mattingly prior to starting this journey? Oh, what a wonderful story! I stayed at the same hotel in Rome as the sisters. I wanted to experience the events with them and “through their eyes.” I also hoped to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones! Sister Marceline and I were chatting in the hotel lobby. We had not met before. We remember some of the details differently....
Kathy Johnson: ‘I now look at life differently’
...assisted me in learning a variety of ways to pray and why I should pray. I have developed a schedule for prayer and a special place in which I go to pray. 5.) What are your commitments? My commitments to the sisters are to pray for them. I have committed to being present at all retreats and events that my schedule will allow. I also have volunteered myself for assistance if the need arises. I recently started volunteering in Health...
Sister Margaret (Joseph Andre) Sullivan
...quote, unsigned, but with which I can readily identify after living and working with her for more than 25 years. The quote reads: ‘Her interest in students followed them beyond the classroom into their future years, and her former students make sure she is invited to class reunions and gatherings. A people-person, Sister Margaret knows each family history and events as well as the skills the students learned in class and continued to develop,’” shared Sister Ruth Eileen. “Sister Margaret’s...
Sister Merry Marcotte
...shared her gifts and talents in countless ways,” said Sister Ellen. “She was involved in many musical and theatrical events, often playing guitar, piano, organ or singing. She was an avid reader, and she enjoyed hiking, mountain climbing, bird watching and travel. Her interests included the environment, gardening, listening to National Public Radio and watching North Carolina basketball games. “Wherever Sister Merry served, people loved her. She had a compassionate, loving heart and cared deeply about others. And she loved...