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Forest Meditations
...the world with more clarity and peace. The events will take place at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 28, Saturday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 30, at the St. Joseph’s Nature Trail at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The trail is a mown path through the forest. It is considered an easy trail with uneven ground and some slight inclines and declines. You are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and dress according to the weather. This event may be canceled due to weather....
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
October 12, 2024 at 9:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Sister Joni Luna, SP 361-500-9505 jluna@spsmw.org Free Are you 12-to-18 years old? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and health care residents. Visit with elder sisters and help them with activities such as Bingo, exercise, baking, attending events and more. Your presence will brighten a...
A reflection for the Season of Creation
...The impacts are already harming health through air pollution, disease, extreme weather events, forced displacement, food insecurity and pressures on mental health. Every year, environmental factors take the lives of nearly 13 million people. The WHO believes that meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement could save about a million lives a year worldwide by 2050 through reductions in air pollution alone. Moreover, avoiding the worst climate impacts could help prevent another quarter of a million additional climate-related deaths...
HOPE Fall 2024
...support and engagement that keeps the energy and spirit of Providence alive in our lives. We are grateful for your presence in our extended Providence community and hope that the stories in these pages and those to come will inspire and bring you joy. Together, let us keep sharing the light of Providence, “that Providence that so far has never failed us.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Gratefully in Providence, Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP General Superior Obituaries Calendar of Events...
Days of Serving
...Pantry; White Violet Center for Eco-Justice gardens or pasture/barn; White Violet Farm Store; visiting with sisters in long term care; driving sisters to and from doctors’ appointments; welcome desk/office assistance; and many one-time group projects at the farm, long-term care or fundraising events like Christmas Fun at the Woods and Earth Day. For more information on volunteering for the Sisters of Providence or support finding another charitable organization, contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@spsmw.org or call 812-535-2878. The Summons Hymn, verse...
December 1, 2024: First Sunday of Advent
...near. … Always be alert, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of {Humanity}. …” Reflection The themes of the Advent 2024 season are watchful waiting, preparation, and justice. The last chapter of today’s gospel of Jesus’ teaching ends before the passion narratives. We are being called to watch and hope. The gospel passage begins with cosmic/apocalyptic events or signs of things to happen in...
December 15, 2024: Third Sunday of Advent
...the Messiah Who is about to come, he also urges others to believe in their role in God’s salvation, to be a cooperative participant in the work of God by their actions. Remembering the historical facts of last Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 3:1-6), one realizes today’s Gospel is an introduction to Jesus who is about to arrive on the historical scene. The events of history, as we know, are not an end unto themselves. For the Christian community always has need...
Memory Cafe
...with early-to-moderate brain change and their care partners. Come for a wonderful time to laugh, learn and have fun together. The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, will host the events on the third Wednesday of each month. The event begins at 2 p.m., and concludes at 3:30 p.m. All meetings will take place in the Providence Hall Dining Room at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Beverages, snacks and good company will be provided. For more information, call 812-535-2873 or email memorycafe@spsmw.org....
January 1, 2025: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
...be reflected on to uncover the meaning of events, great and small, its unusual twists and turns. It is often only in reflecting that we discover God’s Providence at work in our lives. As one photographer put it: “I always wait about 20 minutes after sunset to take pictures of it. The colors are at their most vibrant then.” Action Determine this week to spend time each day reflecting on a specific event in your day and the meaning it...
Is God calling you to be a Sister?
...are inheriting. For example, the extreme weather events occurring across our planet, the rising geopolitical tensions and global conflicts at an all-time high, the widespread cybercrime and data breaches, the inequality gap and the social polarization of friends and family. Not to mention the widespread misinformation and disinformation online. This chaos poses a significant threat to the well-being of our global and humanitarian stability. Let us not forget that these women have grown up with gun violence in our country...
Remembering Frank Bussing Jr.
...became a gathering place where neighbors discussed world events and baseball scores, creating a warm and lively community. Frank Bussing with Sister Ann Casper. After retiring and facing the losses of his wife, Dusty, and then his brother, Fred, in 1994, Frank found solace and purpose in reconnecting with his roots. He and Gene frequently returned to their hometown to help their nephew Greg with the family farm. These visits reunited the five siblings, sparking laughter, picnics, and cherished new...
Memory Cafe
January 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Free A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people living with early-to-moderate brain change and their care partners. Come for a wonderful time to laugh, learn and have fun together. The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, will host the events on the third Wednesday of each month. The event begins at 2 p.m., and...