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Sister Ellen Cunningham (formerly Sister Michael Aquinas)
...sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.’ But she came and knelt before Jesus saying, ‘Lord, help me.’ He answered, ‘It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.’ She said, ‘Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their owners’ table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.” We know almost...
Reflections for Profession of Vows
...our witnessing your public profession of vows today, should tell you that we have found a treasure in you. So, it is with great joy that we come together today as the Providence Community. Some of us are gathered here in this church. Many of us are nestled in our own local communities, here, there, and everywhere from Louisville to Taiwan. But all of us are brought together by the abiding belief that working for the reign of God is...
Newsnotes Fall 2020
...loving care to a world in need. Farm store responds This past March when the world shut down, the White Violet Center team knew we needed to come up with a plan. After all, the chickens and the crops we had already planted didn’t know there was a pandemic. So within a week of the stay-at-home order, our new website was up and running. At a time when there was a lot of food insecurity, customers could submit their orders...
Election Prayer
...for the common good. For all who serve in our national and local governments, may they commit themselves to building a more perfect union. For reconciliation among families and friends, may we learn to love each other not despite but because of our differences and may be focus fully on the work that continues beyond this election – the work of building God’s beloved community. For those most affected by the choices we make, those who are made poor, those...
Sister Betty Donoghue (formerly Sister Clare Patrice)
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew: Jesus said to his followers: “When the Messiah comes in glory, together with all the angels, the Messiah will sit on a glorious throne. Then the Chosen One will say to some, ‘Come, O blessed ones of God, inherit the realm prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger...
Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula)
...Advent Card, and in it reminded her how instrumental she had been in encouraging new ministry initiatives. Nancy remembered actively promoting our own ministries — Barbara Ann Zeller’s plan mentioned earlier or Sister Brendan Harvey walking into her office and suggesting we start a food pantry. The Ministry Fund was established and the White Violet Center opened during Nancy’s term. And who can forget the possibilities Chapter of 1996 set into motion by Nancy and her council that created more...
WVC announces personnel changes
...order pick-ups at Saint Patrick’s and to restaurants and food pantries.” In his new role as garden manager, John-Michael will have many busy days managing the center’s gardens. Candace Minster “I will be working with our interns and staff to grow vegetables, fruit, flowers and potted plants at our certified organic farm,” he said. “Our produce, flowers and plants are available at the Farm Store, Terre Haute Farmer’s Market and local restaurants. I’ll also be helping educate interns, volunteers and...
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...for us. We are relieved of the burden of pride and we no longer have to keep up appearances. And by not having to keep up appearances we are free to do the will of God. Action Free now to do the will of God in humility and service, offer your services in whatever way you can assist. Maybe there is a food pantry in your community where you can help. Perhaps the local daycare center could use your help...
Chicago street renamed in honor of the late Sister Patty Fillenwarth
...Providence Family Services was an anchor in the community, serving all who came. The center operated on small fees for services, grants, appeals to its large donor base and the annual rummage sale. It had a 14-member Advisory Board with most members from the local community. In its 24-year history, Providence Family Services served almost 10,000 people. Everyone knew they could come to Providence Family Services and find a warm and welcoming environment. Everyone knew they could trust the staff...
Sunday, March 27, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Lent
...younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance on a life of dissipation. When he had freely spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he found himself in dire need. So he hired himself out to one of the local citizens who sent him to his farm to tend the swine. And he longed to eat his fill of the pods on which the swine fed, but nobody...
Sister Donna Marie Fu
...the Franciscans. They arrived at Christmas time. According to Donna, the sisters “surely treated me as their Christmas gift, everybody was so kind, so thoughtful and so sensitive to my needs.” In fact, during the first two weeks when she was adjusting to American food and not taking more than a bite or two at a meal, she would find a nice large apple and two chocolate bars in her desk whenever she finished. Various sisters who knew Donna in...
September 11, 2022: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...estate that should come to me.’ So the father divided the property between them. After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance on a life of dissipation. When he had freely spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he found himself in dire need. So, he hired himself out to one of the local citizens who sent him to his farm to send...