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February 8, 2026: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Reflection Today’s Gospel follows Jesus’ teaching of the Beatitudes that we reflected on last week. The words of this week’s Gospel are ones with which we are very familiar. Jesus tells his followers (and us) that we are to be “salt of the earth” and “light of the world.” How would you interpret...
Miracle stories that contributed to sainthood
...decision was made to wait on surgery until the right eye “caught up” with the left eye. He was referred to another doctor who was an ophthalmologist and surgeon. The surgeon confirmed that Phil had advanced cataracts. A plan to proceed with surgery was made with full recovery expected. The operation on the first eye was Sept. 21, 2000. A week after the surgery, Phil was delighted with better color awareness and light perception and his peripheral vision had improved....
Venue packages, pricing & policies
Venue rental details We’d be happy to talk to you more about your event. St. Mary-of-the-Woods is home to one of the most beautiful event venues in the Wabash Valley—O’Shaughnessy. If you’re hosting a wedding or event then you owe it to yourself to see this spectacular space. And the best part is that it is an affordable option. Schedule a visit and book your space soon! Packages & pricing O’Shaughnessy Weekend Wedding Package starting at $1800* Friday afternoon through...
Come and See Fall 2026 Retreat
...to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for this weekend retreat starting at 4 p.m., Friday, October 23, and concluding at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2026. During the retreat, you will have the opportunity to hear and experience several sisters’ stories about their call and their lives today. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our sacred grounds as you focus on prayer and your own discernment. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is the perfect place to slow down and listen for the voice...
June 7, 2026: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
...have life because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” Sister Nancy Bartasavich at prayer. Reflection The Gospels for the month of June share with us several of Jesus’ teachings to the crowds as well as how he specifically taught his 12 apostles. In our Gospel this week, Jesus uses the image of “living bread” to explain who he is and...
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Sister Mary Jeanine Schubert
...of meeting. I was walking up the stairs to our third floor bedrooms when Mary stopped me and said, “Diane, my dad had a stroke.” I just looked up at her and said, “Mary, I am so sorry.” Her father died two weeks later. While the family had the wake for their father, I sat in the hospital with their mother. Two weeks later, God called their mother home as well. Pretty young I would say to have both parents...
Laudato Si’ Blooms in Oak Park Parishes
Note: The following piece, authored by Sister Susan “Sue” Paweski, SP, is in celebration of Laudato Si’ Week, May 17-24. It highlights how many Sisters of Providence who minister in other areas around the globe, are recognizing Laudato Si’ initiatives of the Congregation and helping to bring those initiatives to their ministries. Creation Liturgy The Season of Creation honoring Earth Day generated a lot of excitement at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy, St. Giles parish in Oak Park, Illinois. Students...
March 8, 2026: Third Sunday of Lent
...world.” Reflection This week, we hear the familiar story of Jesus meeting a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. As with many familiar stories, it is easy to dismiss. We’ve heard it before. But like many other stories we have heard before, it may have something new just waiting for us to uncover. We know that in the act of speaking to the woman, Jesus broke many taboos; speaking to a woman alone, speaking to a Samaritan, engaging with a woman...
April 12, 2026: Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy)
Gospel: John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send...
Healthcare Companion (Part-Time)
...Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with medical personnel. Respectful of vowed women-religious life and elder care. CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Personal Attributes Compassionate, patient, and calm under pressure. Trustworthy, discreet, and attentive to confidentiality (HIPAA compliance required). Collaborative, adaptable, and positive in supporting others. Spiritually respectful and aligned with the mission and values of the Sisters of Providence. Position Details Part-time: 20–25 hours per week. Flexibility required for occasional after-hours and weekend needs. Opportunity for role to...
March 1, 2026: Second Sunday of Lent
...Jesus alone. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” Reflection This week, we hear the Gospel writer Matthew recount the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration. It is such an important story that each of the synoptic Gospel writers includes an account of the event. And we hear it each year on the second Sunday of Lent. Jesus is transfigured...