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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sister Hang Tran!
...first led Sister Hang to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, where she volunteered by skirting alpaca fiber and various other tasks. Sister Hang has also volunteered at Providence Food Pantry, under the guidance of food pantry director, Sister Joseph Fillenwarth, SP. A Necessary Blessing Sister Hang feels her time at Providence Food Pantry has been a blessing. “There are so many happy people at the food pantry,” Sister Hang commented. “They share many things with me and that has enriched...
A 2021 Reflection for our Senior Jubilee
...an age when others were thinking of retirement, many of you began another adventure – moved to Taiwan, started tutoring adults, learned Reiki, tried your hand at fiber arts, translation and on and on. And so many of you have mastered what was written on one ministry record as: The pastoral ministry of presence. As I read each of your walks with the Spirit, I found myself thinking, as Elizabeth Johnson writes of Mary, there are so many “lessons of...
Growing the gift of flowers
...enjoy. If you’re ever around when Flower and Fiber Coordinator Candace Minster is putting bouquets together after a harvest, it’s not unusual to hear her “oohing and aahing” as she’s inspecting each blossom. She spends a lot of time planning and preparing for the day when she gets to see her vision come to fruition. Flowers are sold in our White Violet Farm Store and at our booth at the Terre Haute Farmers Market on Saturdays. It’s always so rewarding...
Welcome Providence Pax Terre!
...Inspired by their foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, they are passionate about their lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy. They dedicate themselves to helping those who might otherwise be forgotten. The name Pax was suggested by longtime WVC team member, Candace Minister who serves currently as our flower and fiber arts coordinator. Pax bears many characteristics of his father, Providence Stardust, including a “lazy” tongue that he has trouble keeping in his mouth. We sent both Ruth and Pax...
We are supported with so much love
...child, working with the sisters to help pay for college after her mother died. Successful in the fiber optics industry, Sun now supports students from her alma mater, Providence University in Taiwan, in learning about the field. She continues to support the Sisters of Providence in Taiwan and their ministries. She has been a faithful friend and a confidant during difficult times, has celebrated birthdays, holy days and holidays with us, and has accompanied us when a sister has been...
What does winter look like on an alpaca and chicken farm?
...barn. If you have been by the big alpaca barn, you might not have noticed the green wood stove outside the fence. It is there for when it gets to be single digits for multiple days in a row. This helps the older alpacas whose fleece is not as dense and does grow as fast as it used to or for the fall crias (babies) that may now have as much fiber yet. While the wood furnace does take the...
A Queen’s Perspective: The ‘Daily Life’ of our Alpacas
...is not unlike what they say about me. I will allow those I consider close to me to call me Baz. But you may call me Madam President. Yes, I was elected herd president back in April, but I am also the Queen around the pasture. The Diva, if you will. My leadership skills are undeniable as soon as you step into our pasture. As part of my responsibilities, I have been asked to give you insight into the day...
Beginning Spinning with John Salamone – Waitlist Only Available
...the gentle, easy rhythm of spinning in a relaxed setting. The White Violet Center has spinning wheels and sheep’s wool for you to use during this interactive and unique workshop. Students may also bring their own wheels and fiber if they choose. This class is suitable for absolute beginners as well as folks who are hoping to brush up on any rusty skills. Light refreshments will be available. Please indicate any food allergies or dietary preferences in the registration form....
Earth Day Festival 2025
...earth-related craft activities for the kids, to spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and visits with the alpacas that provide the fiber. See below for a complete list of scheduled events. Be sure to bring your refillable water bottles for our free and eco-friendly water station. Our Providence Community will be hosting their popular bake sale with homemade baked goods of all kinds! The festival begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is located 10 minutes northwest...
Beginning Spinning with John Salamone – Second Class Now Available!
...setting. The White Violet Center has spinning wheels and sheep’s wool for you to use during this interactive and unique workshop. Students may also bring their own wheels and fiber if they choose. This class is suitable for absolute beginners as well as folks who are hoping to brush up on any rusty skills. The class has a maximum limit of eight attendees. Light refreshments will be available. Please indicate any food allergies or dietary preferences in the registration form....
Thankful for a good, old-fashioned Indiana winter
...those water buckets get cleaned even if the scrub brush (and your hands) freeze immediately and it’s getting the alpaca jackets on the ones that need just a little more warmth than their fiber can provide. It is what we all do to help those we care about. And one thing is for certain, we did get our “proper” winter so hopefully we will reap some of the benefits from that when spring and summer roll around again this year....
Volunteers Make the Difference
...the Sisters, rely on volunteers to continue their ministries and assist in fundraising efforts that provide vital resources. You may ask yourself, “What difference can one volunteer make?” It makes a big difference when a resident in health care thanks a volunteer many times over for taking them on a special golf cart trip. This particular resident still mentions the trip and their appreciation of this volunteer. Many other Providence Healthcare residents enjoy visiting with volunteers throughout the course of...