province news notes november/december 2011

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Provinceews otesNews NotesSISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET AND ASSOCIATES ST. LOUIS PROVINCE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011

Oh, Child of Christmas!Oh, Light of Easter!Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel!


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On the Cover: Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel

Reflect on the joy that Christmas brings us each year as we celebrate the birth of Christ.Read Sister Mary Hugh McGowans poem, Christmas 2011,on page 22.

ContentsProvince Leadership Message ....................................................................3

CLG .............................................................................................................4-5

Wisdom Circle ..............................................................................................6

Steering Committee .....................................................................................7

Association ................................................................................................. 8-9

Gleanings from Senior Ministry .........................................................10-11

Vocation/Formation ....................................................................................12

Justice ............................................................................................................13

Sharing of the Heart ............................................................................14-15

Liturgy ...........................................................................................................16Carondelet Chronicles ..............................................................................17

Meeting Our Ancestors .............................................................................18

Founders Day Open House .....................................................................19

Sharing of the Heart ............................................................................20-21

Corporation & Council .............................................................................22

Face of the Motherhouse..........................................................................23

Calendars ......................................................................................................24

Tis the Season for StressPage 10With the bustling shopping crowds and events and partiesgalore, learn how to minimize the effects of stress thisholiday season with a few coping tips from the Senior

Ministry Offi ce.

Unforgiveness: A Veil of ResentmentPages 20-21Associate Nicole Nicoll shares the story of her trip toGermany and her journey to forgiveness in this sharing ofthe heart.


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I have come up with my share ofcreative persuasions to get my 9-year-old son to church on Sundays withminimal chaos, but my November 27

reason was one of the best yet: "Tey'vechanged the prayers and there are goingto be bloopers!"

Te possibility of witnessing a roomfulof grown-ups getting the words wrongcertainly appealed to him. He was onthe edge of his seat with anticipationduring Mass, as I imagine many of

us werea fitting first step into ourAdvent journey.

Some folks may enter the journey

with trepidation, quietly taking babysteps into the unknown. Some maygo kicking and screaming onto thepath that changed direction withouttheir permission. Some may runwithout looking back. And some mayfind comfort knowing that we are allstumbling down the road together.

Tis Advent I find myself tripping intothe darkness in peace, embracing thejourney complete with wrong turns andmissteps.

So I may not know all the responses atMass, but I do know what I am goingto tell my son next Sunday morning:"Tere will always be bloopers to tripus up, and there will always be grace tolift us up."

Some things never change.

Editors Notesby Jenny Beatrice

Await the Newfrom Province Leadershipby Sister Helen Flemington

Province Leaders: (Back) Srs. Pat Giljum, Jean Meier, Patty Clune andLiz Brown. (Front) Srs. Suzanne Wesley, Helen Flemington and NancyCorcoran.

ake notice of our world reality and hold these in your heart.What emerges within you? What do you see, hear, feel, intuit?What is awakening within you? We believe that Spirit isleading the way. We need only observe. Rest in contemplativesilence.Chapter 2013 Preparation

Our Advent season once again calls us to wait inanticipation. Tis year it is calling us as a congregation towait in a contemplative stance of quiet, observing a newawakening. Where is the Spirit leading us at this time ofAdvent and this time in our history? We need to simplybe quiet and see what emerges in us individually and ascommunity.

We light our Advent candles and remember the Spiritwho is leading our way as we move into our 176th year inthe United States. What is expected of us now? Tere issomething new happening and we need to be attuned tothat newness.

As we met with the Congregational Leadership Group,Federation Leadership and LCWR Leadership, we foundthe same yearning for newness, hope, direction andguidance of the Spirit.

Jim Brandenburg, a well-known photographer for NationalGeographicwho was used to taking up to 500 pictures aday and then choosing the best, decided to take just onepicture a day: o break out of the pattern, to let go oflifes clutter, to see the sun, to see what is over the next rise,

to follow tracks in the snow; to break the numbness, theautomatic, the frenetic approach to things, to be present, tocontemplate.

We are being called to rediscover those things as well.When we join together in prayer, contemplation andsharing, Gods wisdom and direction comes to us inamazing ways. May the special blessings of God be upon usduring this holy season of Advent.


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Members of the Congregational Leadership Group metin Albany on Sept. 18-23 for their annual meeting. Sistersand associates of the Albany province gathered Sundayafternoon. Responding to requests submitted in advance,CLG members talked about the Core Group process, whatshappening now regarding the Apostolic Visitation, sharedlearnings from Japan and Los Angeles and from the (new)Congregation of St. Joseph about growing together as acongregation, and whats happening in Gulu ministry. Teconversation was lively and carried through the meetingdays.

CLG members listened deeply as each of five groups sharedtheir experience of where and how communion is deepeningand zeal for mission is alive in their province/vice province.Some of what we heard: naming how we see ourselves beingchurch, naming our fears, issues that can unite or divideus; being willing to engage, to take responsibility, keepingeyes on the future in deeper consciousness of the seventhgeneration and how to continue energy of the 175thcelebration and other events; discernment communitiestaking shape; watching neighborhood communities and

ministries grow at Shaker Pointe and Carondelet Village;surfacing of a new kind of energy, more about leaventhan labor; futuring our mission as we move into a morefrugal future. Our focus is accompaniment on a wholecontinuum from our newest, younger members in educationand beginning ministries through attending our elders intransition and living diminishment.

We experienced a shift in CLG interaction: deepeningconversation, probing questions, greater ease in speaking,and nonjudgmental listening. Within the meeting processdeeper questions began to emerge and remain: How can asense of belonging to one another and shared ownership in

this congregation deepen? How do we have voice with eachother, count with/influence each other, in our daily living?How do we, each and all, take part? How do we not treateach other as other, or less important because less known,less familiar? How do we absorb the demographics, seeourselves and each other, every one of us, from every unit, inthem? How do we continue to deepen relationships?

Reflecting on the Core Group process, we clarified whatwe mean by common content, common process, commontimeline and that we seek unity and consistency, not

uniformity. Tere is to be latitude in and for each unitto develop and use materials as they wish. We agreedto support making the conversation circles cross-congregational.

As CLG we also asked ourselves and each other: Inthis body, what is our role? Are we here primarily torepresent our sisters? Or in this body is our loyalty tothe congregation? We agreed that we want to thinkcongregationally. By this we mean thinking of the wholeand the good of the whole rather than only thinking

provincially or vice provincially. As we participate inchapter, what serves mission? Weve been one congregationfor a long time, and weve only very recently begun tothink congregationally. We agreed that we will call thecongregation to think congregationally or to think witha congregational frame in the province/vice provincechapters as well as the 2013 congregational chapter.

We finalized the dates and began preparation for our 2013Congregational Chapter ( July 17-31, 2013, in Los Angeles)We also considered the composition and responsibilities ofvarious chapter committees, an initial timeline, the integralrole of the Core Group process and more!

CLG September Meeting Report/Summaryby the CLT


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Wisdom Circle

Te ask Force formed from the Wisdom Circle onAssociation presents to you part three of our series of fivesections. Tis article focuses on association and structure.Answers to questions pertaining to associates as given byAssociate Peggy Maguire are in bold print. Additionalcomments and suggestions given by the ask Force are initalics.

1. Associationa. Does each region have a coordinator who reports to

Peggy?Tey are not named as such, but each area hasa sister and an associate with whom Peggy is incontact.

b. How many commitment ceremonies are there peryear for associates?We have two for St. Louis in conjunction withthe Tanksgiving celebration and at Mardi Gras.Kansas City has one a year. In other areas they areheld when the people are ready. A third is held inSt. Louis for all on-going commitments.

2. Structurea. Could or would associates hire their own director?

Tis question speaks to how we are related. Ifassociates pay for the salary, then the director isresponsible to the associates. How would she relateto province leadership? If the province pays for thesalary, the director is responsible to the province.An associate committee is working on this item toclarify it.

b. Is association a third order or is it different?

Our association is not a third order nor do we want it tobe. Tird orders are totally separate from a congregation.

c. Are there on-going activities and additionalformation after commitment?Te Associate Leadership Committee is workingon this item and is doing it with other groups suchas the spirituality committee.

Te ask Force: Sisters Elizabeth Ahrens, Lillian Baumann,Catherine Durr, Patricia Flavin, Margaret Gregg,

Mary Ann Hilgeman, Audrey Olson and Ann Pace-chair

Wisdom Circle Task Force ReportOngoing discussion regarding associates in the St. Louis provinceby Sister Audrey Olson

Pray with Us this AdventD P R

In addition to the cherished traditions of lighting the candles on an Adventwreath and counting down on an Advent calendar, take a few moments each

day to be still and reflect this Advent.

On the csjsl.org Web site we share with you a link to the liturgicalreadings of the day and a question for reflection. Ten, watch our video thatguides you through the contemplative prayer process as you reflect on the question.

We hope these quiet moments bring you peace and light during thisseason of holy waiting.


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Steering Committee

God, What Would You Have Us Do?by Sister Judy Miller and Associate Cathy Hart

Te Steering Committee, formed from the February2011 Wisdom Circle on Relations Within theCommunity of St. Joseph, met Nov. 10-13 to designa process to empower us to approach the futuretogether, as associates and sisters, in a collaborativeand inclusive manner.

Rooted in prayer and discernment, the dialogue wasopen, focused, serious and passionate.

When we were founded in Le Puy in 1650, no

distinctions were made among those women whowere drawn together to serve a world in need. Unitedby their common purpose and Christs prayer thatall may be one, they came from various parts of thecity, from different classes in society, and with diverseskills and talents. Central to their relationship was prayerand sharing of the heart with one another. It appears thatvows were not a part of their lives at that time. Under theguidance of Fr. Jean Pierre Medaille, SJ, the women wentabout their shared and individual ministries wherever theyperceived the need. When the community was refounded

after the French Revolution, vows and approbation (offi cialrecognition by the Church) became the standard for livingreligious life.Coming into our present day, Vatican II called religiouscommunities to return to the spirit of their founders. SisterJohn Marie Riley presented the notion of lay association atthe 1967 General Chapter. While no action was taken atthat time, discussion continued in the St. Louis provinceregarding associates. In 1975 the General Chapter affi rmedthat individuals may share in apostolic partnership and thecharism of the CSJ Community. Tis decision blessed theexperience the province had begun in 1974 when thefirst associate community was formed. At this time the St.

Louis province includes 240 associates (with 44 more information) in partnership with 356 sisters.

Given the changing needs of our world and our communityand the evolving partnership of sisters and associates, theSteering Committee is introducing a process to reflect,dialogue and discern plans for moving together into thefuture. In preparation for the spring 2012 sectionals,everyone will receive reflective questions inviting dialogueon the future of association for sisters and associates. Teprocess will continue through the 2012 Province Assemblyin July and the fall 2012 sectionals.

We are at a pivotal time in our province. Just as we have metthe challenges of a world in need for over 175 years, we lookforward to continuing our journey together as we ask ofGod, What would you have us do?

Steering Committee Members:Sisters Suzanne Giblin,Paulette Gladis, Judy Miller, Audrey Olson, and Marilyn Peotand Associates Santa Cuddihee, Cathy Hart, Peggy Maguireand Michelle Piranio.


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New Associates MakeCommitment:Tree newassociates from Green Bayand one from Chicago madetheir initial commitments

on Oct. 8 during the GreenBay Sectional. Pictured withtheir mentors (l-r) are: PennyElfayer (Chicago), S. JaneGerard; Colleen Fraaza,S. Shawn Madigan; PeggyMaguire (holding the Book ofAssociation); S. Judy Miller,Jim Sustman; Lucy Sigmundand S. Pat Vanden Bergh.

A s s o ci ati o n

Te Sacred Heart Family Center in Camden, Miss., is onceagain indebted to the associate volunteers who came toshare life with us.

Associates Dodie Sudduth and Christine Clifford tookmore oral histories with our people. Tey not onlyinterviewed the folks, they (along with Associate PeggyMaguire) also spent hours transcribing the interviews so wecan publish something for our homecoming next year. Wecant thank them enough for this humongous task.

Associates George Darner, Steve Helmich and RogerKaestner rehabbed three trailers and the folks were thrilled.In one trailer, they redid a bathroom that hasn't workedproperly in yearsthe woman can actually use the showernow. Tey also redid the kitchen and laid new flooring inboth rooms. Another trailer got new windows, doors and ahot water heater. Te third got new windows, a new awningto keep rain off the porch and a paint job. All these are tasksour elders could never afford to have done without the helpof our associates.

Te nicest part of their visit was the compliment paid tothem on the last day. As we were at lunch, one of the localmen working with George, Steve and Roger said, SisterDonna, I have to tell you, I have never worked with men

like this before. Tey get along so wellthey work hardand laugh together and really enjoy one another. Ive neverseen anything like it. Its a privilege for me to work withthem.

Need we say more about our wonderful associates?

Of course, no work would have been possible if we hadntbeen well fortified with the delicious cookies sent by SisterRebecca Eichhorn, Associate Jan Ferguson and ElaineDarner, wife of George Darner.

Associates Return to Serve in Camden, Miss.by Sister Donna Gunn

George Darner and two local Camden men take alook at a kitchen sink from one of the trailers.


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Te St. Paul province hosted this years congregationalmeeting of directors of associates (Albany, Los Angelesand St. Louis), consociates (St. Paul), Ohana (participantsfrom Hawaii were unable to attend this year)and familiade San Jose (Chile)ACOF. Te ten participants beganwith a Tursday evening reception hosted by membersof the Consociate Advisory Council. Tey spent twoand a half days together, sharing prayer; meals; unitreports; candidacy curriculums and programs for ongoingformation; connections with students, faculty and staff inCSJ-associated high schools and colleges; connections with

associates in other religious congregations; exploration

of new forms of membership/affi liation with the CSJcommunity; and future hopes, dreams and challenges.

Other shared activities included viewing and discussing thefilmJourney of the Universe. We ended with a driving tour ofnine sites in the win Cities related to CSJ ministries andhistory, followed by a pizza party!

Next years meeting will take place Sept. 13-16 in St. Louis.All expressed their gratitude for the hospitality extendedby the St. Paul province. All agreed that these face-to-face

annual, international meetings are very valuable as we too,like the sisters:

...initiate and advance conversations and activitiesamongassociatesacross the congregation. Wedo this in order to strengthen our experiences ofcommunion and to deepen self-understanding, theexpression of our mission and the structures of theevolving congregation.(from the Recommendationsof Congregational Chapter 2007).

PICURED:Front: Carolyn Henry, Dianne Nelson(LA), Esmeralda Mejias (Chile). Back: Joan PaulySchneider (SP), Peggy Maguire, Mary Kaye Medinger(SP), Kathy Grewe, Catherine McNamee (CL),Angela Perez (Chile), Mickey Kelley (A).

ACOF Directors Gather for Annual Meetingby Associates Joan Pauly Schneider and Mary Kaye Medinger (St. Paul)

Save the Date

June 10-16: Contemplative Silent

Retreat at the Motherhouse

Sisters and associates are invited toattend Te Eucharistic Letter: Exploringthe Charism odaypresented by SisterEdna McKeever, CSJ (Brentwood).More information and registrationcoming soon. Questions? Contact SisterMargaret Guzzardo at 314-535-6337 [email protected].

Ministry Fund GrantsTe 2012 Feuerbacher, abitha Grantapplications are available in MembersOnly at www.csjsl.org.

Feuerbacher applications must bepostmarked by Dec. 31. abithaapplications are due in the ProvinceOffi ce by March 1.

For hard copies, contact Carol Underhillat 314-678-0344 [email protected].


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Gleanings f rom Senior Ministry

Tis the Season for Stressby Trish Callahan

On Nov. 1, I celebrated my fifth anniversary working for theSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in the Senior MinistryOffi ce. As I watch the wind blow the leaves off the treesoutside my window, giving me a clearer view of the mightyMississippi, I remember those early days. ransitioningfrom the high-paced intensity of corporate America tothe slower underlying rhythm of the motherhouse waschallenging. While transitions and challenges are a reality inour lives, from the moment we enter this life to the momentwe leave it, the stress that results can do us in.

Stress is a funny thing. We cant live without it and we cantlive with it. oo little stress dulls the memory and too muchstress leads to serious health problems. Research studieshave demonstrated how stress breaks down the immunesystem, triggers depression and damages nerve cells in thebrain. Tese same studies offer proven strategies to reducethe negative effects of acute and chronic stress.

As we move further into December, we are at the mercy ofthe stress that accompanies the season. Advent, Christmasand New Year celebrations challenge our equilibrium. o

minimize the effects of the stress of the season, consider thefollowing:

Eat moderately and regularly, avoiding caffeine andalcoholdont deprive yourself of the goodies, but focuson portion control.

Get enough sleep7-8 hours a night is therecommended range, but more or less is suffi cient if it fitsyour usual routine.

Be realisticwe live in an imperfect world, and choosingour battles, leaving some to fight others will go a long wayto reducing stress.

Plan aheadset aside time for planning, baking,shopping, visiting and other activities to avoid the lastminute rush.

Make time for yourselfdont give up the quiet timealready in your routine; with all that needs to be done,take time out to refresh and restore your energy supply.

Remember to laugha sense of humor can make the

world of difference between having fun or collapsingunder the demands of the season.

Learn to say noyou dont have to attend every party,go to every concert or watch every holiday special on V.

Check out the Senior Ministry health page in MembersOnly at www.csjsl.org for the following links:

10 ips for Managing Stress: How to Keep Stress fromHurting Your Health, fromAARP

Stress, Depression and the Holidays: ips for Coping, by theMayo Clinic staff

Negotiating Diffi cult Life ransitions,by Garrett Coan

Stress And How o Deal With It Effectively, developed bythe Marist College Counseling Center from an originalPowerPoint by Dr. Don Rosen, director of counseling atexas Womens University

Te leaves are nearly all off the trees as I finish this and Icontinue to be amazed that I am here. I am very grateful forthe past five years and the opportunity to continue to servethe sisters in Senior Ministry.

On another note:If you are looking for ways to de-stress afterthe holidays, check out the Road Scholar program. Links canbe found on the Senior Ministry web page in Members Only atwww.csjsl.org.

Six Myths About Stress

Myth 1: Stress is the same for everybody.

Myth 2: Stress is always bad for you.

Myth 3: Stress is everywhere, so you cant doanything about it.

Myth 4: The most popular techniques for reducingstress are the best ones.

Myth 5: No symptoms, no stress.

Myth 6: Only major symptoms of stress require

attention.from the American Psychological Associationwww.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-myths.aspx


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I participated in an unforgettable experience called RoadScholar, formerly Elderhostel. My six-day adventure wasto Eastport, Maine, 120 miles from the capital, Bangor,along with a group of 17 of varied ages, backgrounds andreasons for coming to Maine, who were as interesting as themarvelous wildlife we were privileged to see. Our focus wason sailing the bays and inlets that touch both the UnitedStates and Canada.

As we sailed on a 117-foot oyster dragger from Marylandbuilt in 1923, we sat on hard benches that lined the side of

the boat. Tere was no overhead covering and the gunwalewas about two feet high, separating us from the water.Getting on and off the boat involved a high step from thedock, over said gunwale onto the floor of the boat.As we plowed through very strong currents with the helpof a 400 horsepower engine, the world became alive! Baldeagles soared above us; ospreys with their wide wingscircled the tall shore foliage; Minke whales popped up inthe bay near enough for us to see them personally. Onewhale had her calf with her.

Te Bay of Fundy with its famous tidal currents challengedour motor, but afterwards with the motor off, we sailed onlywith our three canvas sails in awesome silence. As if on asignal, talking stopped, and the silence became holy!We slept in B and Bs; I had a beautifully furnished room(Victorian dcor) and a private bath. Our hostess hadwarm brownies awaiting us when we returned from ourdays of sailing. We were three days (one was a half day) onthe water, and so had time for other activities. We visitedCampo Bello, President Roosevelts summer home, a Mainebeach on the ocean and a local mustard factory.

My fellow road scholars were each a personality like noneother in the group. wo stand out in my mind especially:Te first is an 83-year-old, warm-hearted, very well-read

Jewish doctor from New York City. He seemed to gravitatetoward my status as a Catholic religious. We had somedeep conversations on Catholic literature of authors such asGraham Greene and Flannery OConnor. On the last dayas we sat at dinner discussing I-cant-remember-what, heturned and asked me, If you could live your life over, wouldyou do it again (become a religious)? I looked him in theeye and replied, In a blink!Te second story is an entirely different experience. Atour breakfast table, we were sharing why we came to this

particular Road Scholar program. I mentioned that seeingMaine was on my bucket list. After others spoke, someoneasked if I had any other items in my bucket. I did. For manyyears I have wanted to see the canopy of stars in the nightsky. It happened that on that evening we were scheduledto attend a Down East Chowder Supper prepared by theladies of the Congregational Church, which was located onan unlit back road. Te air was crisp and the sky was clear.Tere were my stars, dozens of them shining like diamondsin the heavens.

Te next morning, Jake, who lives with his wife in aLutheran Retirement Complex in St. Louis, sought meout to tell me about his experience with my bucket listitem. Now, this man was everything macho means: six feettall, a little arrogant and obviously the Alpha person in hismarriage. So, I was astonished when he said, I went outsidelast night and looked at the stars. It made me feel veryinsignificant. I could not agree with him more.

When I see the heavens, the work of your hands,Te moon and the stars which you arranged,

What is man that you should keep him in mind,Mortal man that you care for him?

Psalm 8

Authors plea: Please accept the non-inclusive language for thesake of the poetry.

Sharing the Gift of a Road Scholar Experienceby Sister Laura Ann Grady


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Vocation/Formation

Walking the

CSJ JourneySnippets about our three

women presently in the various

stages of formation.

Sarah Heger - Temporary

Profession

I am ecstatic at the arrival of my newlittle niece, Lucy. School is as fun aseverdissecting chicken wings andwalking through the digestive system.Fiat House is gaining character andGod is amazing.

Mary Flick - Novitiate

For me, October is typically the busiestmonth of the year, and this year, themost celebrated. While cheering theCardinals to the World Series, I helpedcare for my mother following kneereplacement surgery. I also served asa tour guide at the 175th anniversaryopen house and facilitated the Day forConsecrated Life at the motherhouseand at Nazareth. In early November,I traveled with S. Kate Filla to see theWomen and Spiritexhibit in SouthBend, Ind.

Clare Bass - Candidacy

Te Nazareth Craft Fair & Bake Salewas a huge success. A big thanks to

all who volunteered for it, baked and/or prayed for us. I am looking forwardto going home and seeing my familyduring the holidays. I hope everyonehas a Merry Christmas!

Vocation Ministry 101by Sisters Kathleen Eiler and Linda Markway

Troughout our first year as vocation ministers, the words of wisdom

offered by our predecessor Sister Marianne Keena have resonated often.S. Marianne described a vocation minister as animator, facilitator andcompanion. o her, these words reveal the essence of vocation ministry.Tese words continue to be fleshed out by the materials we receiveat various National Religious Vocation Conference workshops, whatwe glean through professional literature and/or the experience of ourconversations with interested women.

As we travel to universities for Busy Persons Retreats, parishes/schools/diocesan programs for vocation presentations and meet with individualsexpressing an interest in religious life, the one common element is that we

open ourselves to the workings of the Spirit. It is only by our openness/willingness to serve as conduits that we truly live out the reality of thisministry as we enter into relationship with young adults.

Secondly, we are always aware that we do not do this ministry alone.Vocation ministry is the work of the entire membership.

Care for vocations is a crucial task for the future of consecrated life. Everycommunity and all its members of the institute are called to take on thetasks of contact with youth, of an evangelical teaching of the following ofChrist and of handing on the charism. Young people are searching for

others who are able to propose styles of authentic evangelical life and waysof arriving at great spiritual values of human and Christian life.

Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of ApostolicLife in its 2002 document, Starting Afresh from Christ: a Renewed

Commitment to Consecrated Life in the Tird Millennium (17)

We are grateful for the invitations that have taken us to Atlanta, Peoriaand Denver for programs in those areas. S. Marianne continues vocationministry through her presence at St. Josephs Academy and FontbonneUniversity. Others are attentive to young women who are possiblydiscerning a call to religious life.

Yousisters, associates and friendsare an important part of vocationministry. We need your presence and prayers. If you know someonepresently discerning and would like one of us to connect with her, pleasefeel free to give us a call at 314-678-0315.


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Occupy Wall Street:

A Process More Than a Protestby Sister Doreen Glynn, CSJ (Albany)

Ju st i c e

In recent weeks hundreds to thousands of (mostly) youngfolks have joined the Occupy Wall Street movement toprotest the growing wealth gap. Tese members of ourcommunities have come together to put their bodies on theline to say:

Something has to change. We cannot abide the injusticeof persons who already have excessive amounts of moneybeing the ones who get more, just because they alreadyhave, and can place their money where it grows. Injustice

comes in the loss of real 'buying power' on the part ofall but the wealthiest 1 percent or 10 percent of our

population.

Tese protesters join with social justice advocates andscholars who have been saying the same for a long time.A movement is growing. In my opinion OWS is not afragmented group of radicals who want to dismantlecapitalism. Rather, they seek to end the deep gap betweenthe rich and the poor. Tey are sparking a reform from thebottom up. I hope we, Sisters of St. Joseph, will support

them since they embrace our concern for the dear neighborwho is hurting economically.

According to a recent Catholic News Service articleVatican offi cials said that Catholic Social eaching andthe Occupy Wall Street movement agree that the economyshould be at the service of the human person, and thegrowing gap between rich and poor must be reduced. Tebasic sentiment behind the protests is in line with CatholicSocial eaching and the new document on global financeissued on Oct. 24 by the Pontifical Council for Justice and

Peace, said Cardinal Peter urkson, council president.

Vincent Miller, the Gudorf chair in Catholic theology andculture at the University of Dayton, says, Its a very hopefulsign that as youth take to the streets protesting a world

out of joint, that the Vatican has both the courage to standwith them and real wisdom to offer to the political debatewe all so desperately need to have.

I recently shared my CSJ thoughts on the Occupy WallStreet Protests in a letter to the editor I sent to several areanewspapers:

Tis 75-year-old Sister of St. Josephs heart is hopeful.Seeing my sisters and brothers of all ages and ilk take

to the streets and call for change energizes me. Tey arechallenging the direction this nation is going and I supportthem. Occupiers all over say we should pay close attentionto the fact that 1 percent of our population holds so muchof the wealth and power while the other 99 percent suffers.Tese protesters are speaking for me and millions of

Americans who are tired of a failed economic system thatdoes not reflect our values.

So what if they cannot yet clearly articulate a commoncoherent message? So what if well-versed leaders have not

yet emerged? Tey are encouraging a much needed, non-violent, national conversation about jobs, budgets, wars andcorporate greed. I will join them when I can. I protested inthe 60s and the 70s and I will now. My faith compels me.However, if you ask me what Jesus would do now, I wouldsay I dont honestly know. What I do know is that Jesustold us of a God who loves us allrich and poor but hasa special concern for the poor and vulnerable. We must, aswell. It is our moral obligation to be on their side and raiseour voices for them. As individuals and as a nation we willbe judged by how well we cared for the least of these and

spoke out against injustice.

Yes, the occupiers give me renewed hope. We shouldall learn from them and speak up to Congress and the

president.


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Early on theevening of Sept.29, the lovelyand spacious St.Raphaels Churchhall was alive withthe excitement ofvoices of friendsgreeting friendsand making newacquaintances.

Tey weregathering forthe 13th annual

Option for the Poor Awards Dinner of the Diocese ofEl Paso. Most in this enthusiastic crowd were activistswho knew one another through their work on behalf ofhomeless persons, the poor in migration, refugees, those indetention centers, victims of human traffi cking and torture,persons on death row, and many others. Gathered to enjoyan evening together, their main focus was celebration withthose who would receive the Option for the Poor and

Oak of Justice Awards from Bishop Armando Ochoa. Tecrowd was also responding to one of the principal outreachefforts of the Peace and Justice Ministry of the diocese. Tetheme of this years event, Solidarity will change the world,continued the sustained efforts of this ministry to cast anever-wider net to expand the social mission of the Church,especially through the promotion of Catholic Socialeaching.

Prior to being seated at their tables, the 300 guests hadan opportunity to visit the Fair rade marketplace andlearn about and participate in the efforts of several justice-oriented organizations. A number of exhibitors sold localcrafts, among them Catholic Relief Services (CRS) ProjectWork of Human Hands, which sold crafts from aroundthe world.

In keeping with the effort to raise consciousness andsupport for justice organizations, Peace and Justice Ministryengaged Sacred Heart ortilleria and Grill to cater thedinner. Located in old Sacred Heart Parish, a revered center

of the Hispanic community, the tortilleria kitchen is wellknown both for its fine food and for employing talentedwomen in need of economic opportunities. ypical alsoat such events, well-trained students from three area highschools contributed their services as waiters, generouslyhelping with the success of the evening.

Ordinarily the prestigious Bishops Option for the Pooraward is presented to a person or couple who have doneoutstanding work for peace and justice. Tis year, however,it was awarded to Te Honduras Medical Mission project

that reached out to many of the sick poor of Choluteca,Honduras. In 1998 Hurricane Mitch devastated thisimpoverished country. Almost immediately every exasdiocese twinned with an Honduran diocese offeringsupport and assistance to a people struggling to survive.Te Diocese of El Paso became a sister to the Diocese ofCholuteca. From that time on, the sending and receivingof delegations to and from both dioceses has deepenedour solidarity and friendship with each other through thesharing of talents and gifts and ways of being church.

Central to the evenings program was the presentationby Dr. Jos Manuel de la Rosa, founding dean of the Dr.Paul Foster exas ech Medical School in El Paso. Withenthusiasm for the project, Dr. de la Rosa presented thehistory and ministry of the Medical Mission. He, Dr.Andres Enriquez and Norma Valdez had worked selflesslyearlier this year, donating their time treasure and talent tosupport and develop the mission. Tey were able to obtainsuffi cient financial means along with the voluntary servicesof 13 first and second year medical students to travel toHonduras during the summer. Using small parish facilitiesin rural Choluteca, the doctors and students worked insmall parish rooms having converted them into temporaryclinics. Trough careful planning, the medical teams offeredmedical services both to the many who came and in anoutreach program that brought help and hope to those at adistance from the clinics.With great pride, the 13 young people, together with theirleaders, received the 2011 Bishops Option for the PoorAward. Teir participation in the medical mission in service

Celebrating Solidarityby Sister Ida Berresheim

Sharing of the Heart

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of the sick and needy of rural Choluteca had helped greatlyin the development of their skills. Fortunately, as with mostyoung people of the U.S.-Mexican border, all were bilingualand able to participate to a high degree in the riches of theHonduran culture. Teir joyous response to the receptionof the award and conversations with many of us followingthe awards ceremony revealed that the mission had helpedmake a profound transformation in their lives.

Te evening of solidarity also included the presentationof Te Oak of Justice Awards. wo of the awardees were

Centro Mujeres de la Esperanza and Cetro Santa Catalinaof Cd. Juarez, both organizations that accompaniedborder women. Having ministered at CME since 1994,I was pleased that attention was drawn to this work inrecognition of its years of helping countless women of theU.S.-Mexican border find their voices and stand tall.

Te program took a surprising turn when I was singledout for recognition to receive from Bishop Ochoa abeautifully framed Oak of Justice Award. Te DiocesanPeace and Justice Ministrys tribute recognized my years

of work for biblical justice and service to the poor in manyorganizations within the Diocese of El Paso, While it washumbling to receive this public honor, I was pleased that itconveyed the spirit of solidarity, an unspeakable gift to mefrom the people of the border. For 17 years I experiencedtheir selfless sharing of their livestheir language, laughter,food, music, dance and artall. Above all, they shared theirfaith, gifting me beyond anything that can be measured.

Tose committed to Catholic Social eaching often speakof these principles as the best kept secret in the church.

Hearers of the message integrate them into their livesbecoming advocates for those oppressed by situations ofinjustice. It is not infrequent that such advocates sufferridicule and persecution for justice sake. Nevertheless,their light shines, however dimly, a beacon of hope in ourdarkened world. Te Peace and Justice Ministry of theDiocese of El Paso, through this special evening, shone thatlight once again in solidarity with all who hear the messageand work tirelessly to dispel the shadows of violence andinjustice.

Tis month we invite our readers to use the questionsbelow for some reflection and prayer. Te questionsare taken from an April 2011 retreat given by DonnaHauer, Ph.D. and Mari Ann Graham, Ph.D. for the CSJAssociates in the St. Louis province.

What are my stereotypes, biases and ingrainedmessages?

Have I inherited privilege in our society/culture? Whatdoes privilege look like in my life?

What am I reading, attending, watching to gain historicor current information about issues of oppression invarious communities?

Do I have relationships that allow me access to livedexperience of people different from myself?

Is my language use culturally sensitive and my desire tocommunicate effectively sincere?

In the following months, we will offer examples of racialmicroagressions: those often subtle, well-intentioned,under-the-radar statements and questions that may tendto offend and to separate us from one another.

Multicultural AwarenessIn order to witness what we ask of the world, we will look for ways to grow in our multicultural identity, acknowledging andconfronting the racism that exists among us. From our Acts of Chapter, Deepening Communion With Each Other


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Liturgical celebrations have beenplentiful these past four months.In addition to our Open House inOctober, I have had the opportunityto develop prayer and worship fortwo national conferences: the IgnatianSpirituality Conference at St. LouisUniversity at the end of July and theAnnual Meeting of the ResourceCenter for Religious Institutes atthe Hyatt Hotel in November. I was

also asked to prepare the liturgy andplay for the meeting of ReligiousSuperiors with Archbishop Carlson.Te opportunity to represent theSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet forthese events has been an honor and ablessing. And I presented an in-servicemorning for the sisters at Nazarethabout the new translations for theMass.

Im looking forward to celebratingthe season of Advent. I developed adaily Advent prayer and video thatI hope will help the contemplativeprayer experience of those visiting ourprovince Web site. We will also host anafternoon of Advent music and prayeron Dec. 11. Come and take a prayerfulbreak from the hustle and bustle ofChristmas preparations!

You say potato

Te new translation of the RomanMissal is now offi cially beingimplemented in our churches.After having presented six differentworkshops regarding the changes, Ifound the sounds of Louis Armstrongand Ella Fitzgeralds voices ringingin my ears. You say potato and I saypotahto, you say tomato and I say

tomahto. Potato-potahto, tomato-tomahto! Lets call the whole thing off !But not for the reasons you may think.

Learning and teaching the texts andnew music for these translations hasbeen a long process for meaboutfour years. I have gone through all theclassic stages of grief: denial, anger,bargaining and finally, I have arrived ata level of acceptance. Tere are many

changes and tweaks in the translationthat really make theological sense. Andthere are some with which I continueto struggle. Tere are a few instanceswhen we actually side-step inclusivelanguage issues and others in which wedefinitely do not.

What has impressed me most is thelevel of acceptance of almost everyonecoming to learn about the changes.

Gods people, the church, are a trustingand tolerant crowd! Some recallnostalgically the parallel translationswe used in the old St. Joseph Missaland believe these changes reflect thewords they had come to learn andlove praying. Others recall less fondlypre-Vatican II theological perspectivesand vocabulary and fear a return tothose days. Te fact is words do matter.And it is important that we continuallyassess and reassess the meaning,implications and understanding of thewords we pray together.

Te renewal of the liturgy wasintended to be an ongoing process. Tefirst translation to the vernacular was aherculean task that was accomplishedin only three years time. Tis re-translation is not our first and will not

be the last. It is my hope and prayer thewords we now pray will help us all tostop and reflect upon exactly what wedo profess and believe.

Now that the process ofimplementation has begun, we willhave a chance to digest the vocabularyand phraseology of the new RomanMissal. Undoubtedly, there willbe welcome, unwelcome and even

unnoticed changes in our liturgicallanguage. But I hope we can hang inthere together, in loving communionwith the Church, in order to remainactive in the ongoing dialogue ofliturgical renewal and praxis.

As I listen to Louis and Ella sing, Iremember the end of the song:

But oh! If we call the whole thing off,Ten we must part.

And oh! If we ever part,Ten that might break my heart!So, if you go for oysters and I go forerstersI'll order oysters and cancel the ersters.For we know we need each other,So we better call the calling off off!Let's call the whole thing off!

Liturg y

Source and Summitby Associate Mary Kay Christian

Liturgy Calendar

December

6 Midday Prayer, 11:45 a.m.


11 Advent Music & Prayer, 3 p.m.





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Carondelet Chronicles

LOB: Ann Rotermund presents Phoenix Rising:

Spiritual Growth from the Ashes of Homelessnessby Sister Marion Renkens

Ann Rotermund has been afaithful participant of LingerOver Breakfast with herextended family since theprograms very first session in2005. So it was quite natural forher to come and share with usher passion in life for the pooron Oct. 22, along with stories ofworking with the homeless as

senior director of mental health programs at the St. Patrick

Center in St. Louis.

Anns journey with her clients is a sharing of life, which isa two-way street. Her stories were great illustrations of thestruggles, the conquests, the failures, and the growth she haswith them, as well as the hope she always carries that theywill rise like the phoenix out of the dust. Here are some ofher stories

During a weekly meeting, Ann felt she wasnt making anyprogress with her clients as she was the only sober person.

Ten one day, Charles camehe was sober and she was nolonger a loner.

Antoinette was abused as a child and lacked self confidencebut wanted to start her own business. Antoinette wasexcited as she began to develop a business plan, but shedid not see her dream fulfilled because of a fatal stroke. InAnns anger with God, she reflected not on the unfulfilled

dream of Antoinettes but the grace Antoinette received infinding herself and becoming confident.

Mental illness plagues many of Anns clients due to abuse,such as John who could not speak, didnt know his nameand was unable to stand in a line of people because he didntwant anyone behind him. In time, and with Anns help, Johndid speak and remembered his name.

Anns presentation included two table exercises, one ofwhich guests where asked to cut a list of items of 15 down

to 10these items were needed to fit into a homelesspersons backpack. able conversation brought out peoplespreferences and desires of what they could/could not livewithout. Ann also used several references from the bookattoos of the Heartby Gregory Boyle.

After a morning of sharing, Ann posed the question, Whatstories touched you? and closed with guests responses.

Tanks to the 2011 presenters and all the participants.Special thanks to the motherhouse kitchen, housekeeping,

and maintenance staffs, Denise Raggio and Sister Maryellenierney for all their assistance and hard work. Tanks arealso extended to the faithful volunteers who assist withregistration and serving. It takes a village to serve thedear neighbor without distinction. We look forward to2012. For details on the upcoming Linger Over Breakfastseries, check out the brochure at www.csjsl.orggo toMotherhouse Services, then Linger Over Breakfast.

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RSVP by Jan. 3 [email protected] or 314-481-8800

January 7:Meet JesusPresented by Sister Linda Straub, CSJ

Explore getting to know Jesus more deeply, what we can

know of Him from scripture and tradition, and ourunderstanding of Him changing with the new science.

Visitcs jsl.orgfor more information and to register.

Linger Over Breakfast

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Meeting O ur Anc e stors

Profile of an Early Sister Who

Died in the Month of December

Sister M. Lidwina Jarre died at our Motherhouse,Carondelet, at one oclock in the afternoon of Saturday,December 21st, 1867, in the twenty-ninth year of her ageand the tenth of her religious profession, which she made atthe Mother House in Moutiers, France.

o render her sacrifice more complete she renouncedthe ties and early associations that bound her to her firstreligious home and came to this country in 1861 where herrare virtues and amiability of disposition soon endeared herto all who came within the circle of her acquaintance.

Possessed of a humility, which nothing could disturb,a peace and sweetness, which nothing could alter, thegentle influence of her virtue was universally felt andacknowledged by all. Loved, admired, gifted, she filled with

honor and dignity the offi ce of Local Superioress fromwhich she ardently sighed to be released. Her desire seemedto be pleasing to our Lord, for her health rapidly declinedand she was soon perceived to be one of those victims,which consumption marks for an early grave.

During her long and painful illness this fervent soulnever relaxed in the least point of Rule, nor from thatseverity towards her body for which she was remarkablefrom her first entrance into our congregation. Feeling herend approach she asked and obtained the favor of being

exonerated from her offi ce of Superioress and to return toCarondelet to breathe her last sigh under the sweet yokeof obedience, a virtue she dearly cherished from infancy.She had been here but seven days when her beautiful souldeparted from among us, leaving no other than holy and

happy reminiscences of her truly religious life.[From the Necrology Book]

Sister Lidwina Jarre (Victoria) was born in 1838 in LesChapelle, Savoie, France. She died at the Motherhouse inCarondelet December 21, 1867. She entered the Sisters

of St. Joseph of Moutiers, France in January of 1855and received the habit there on December 8, 1855. She

professed her vows on December 8, 1857 in Moutiers.Tere are no records of where she was missioned from1861 to 1865. She was a teacher and superior in theconvent at St. Marys grade school in Ste. Marie, Illinois

from 1865-1866. In 1866-1867 she was a teacher andsuperior in the convent at Ste. Genevieve grade schoolin Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. She returned to Carondeletbecause of her illness in 1867. She was interred elsewherebefore being reinterred in Nazareth Cemetery, and

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F o unde r s D a y O p e n H o use

More than 700 guests of all ages shared in the celebration of the Sisters of St.Joseph of Carondelets 175 years of mission and ministry in America duringthe Founders Day Open House on Oct. 15. Visitors toured the buildingand set their eyes on the spectacular architectural details, holy artifacts andrenowned works of art of the motherhouse. Tey also enjoyed a presentation

from Mother St. John Fontbonne (S. Donna Gunn) who brought the historyof the CSJs to life. It was a magnificent day of welcoming the dear neighborinto our home!

175th Open House Recipe

Autumn Punch Recipe

1.5 cups honey cup lemon juice6 whole cardamom seeds3 cinnamon sticks1 tsp. whole allspice1 tsp. whole cloves

Combine the first six ingredientsin a saucepan, bring to a boil,reduce heat, and then simmer for10 minutes. Strain and discardspices. Chill with ice cubes

Ten add:1.5 quart cranberry juice5 cups apple cider5 cups apricot nectar

Just before serving add 2 literginger ale.

Punch best served with crushedor shaved ice in a punch bowl.Use cinnamon sticks floating inpunch bowl as garnish.

White, dark or spiced rumscould be added to make this analcoholic punch.

From Scott Hark,director of food services at the motherhouse

Te guests arrive! Mother St. John Fontbonne

S. Marianne Keena shares a bit of history of the CSJscoming to America with Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.

Five women from Atlanta, Ga. drove more than 550 miles to attend our open house.Tey are graduates from Sacred Heart School in Atlanta who were taught by the CSJs.

S. Laura Ann Gruber tells aboutthe bell tower in the courtyard. S. Kate Filla talks with open house guests.

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Tere is an innate resentment peoplemight inherit from their ancestors andof our own experiences that leaves usto carry resentment for eternity, unlesswe stop it in its path. It is like a veilthat separates one from God. I wantedto remove this veil of hate so I couldfeel God more clearly and experiencethe oneness of others. I did not knowhow to begin. How could I forgive anentire German nation for World War

I and II that both my ancestors and Ihad suffered? I had to have God helpme remove this veil. I have alwaysimagined God creating a masterpiecewith our healing experiences. Here arethree puzzle pieces God used to healme into this oneness. May this storyhelp others, especially if they carryresentment in their hearts.

It was in 1986 my dear husband Will

and I planned a trip to Germany. Myhusband worked for rans WorldAirlines. We often flew to France,land of my birth, to visit my PapaLouis, Aunt Cora and several cousins.Our visits included touring beautifulEuropean countries. I never wanted toenter Germany. I was keeping that veilof resentment in place. But, in 1986Will asked me once more, Wont youat least consider going to Bavaria? Ifinally realized I had to participate inmy healing and said yes to God and tomy husband.

Wills plan was to end up inBerchtesgaden, the vacation home ofthe Fhrer in the German State ofBavaria. I never realized how much ofit was going to be traveling through thepath of Hitler. I just figured we were

going to enjoy beautiful scenery. Tiswas Gods first piece of the puzzle ofmy healing: Wills interest of WWIIhistory.

Te second piece of Gods puzzle wasfrom a picture on a WA calendarof a little Maria Gern chapel. Forsome strange reason I enjoyed thepeaceful view of this little chapel and Iwanted to see it, especially since it was

located on a small plateau overlookingBerchtesgaden. I was excited to thinkwe could go there. Te joy of the call ofthis tiny chapel was mysterious.

On June 1, 1986, Will and I flew toJFK International Airport. As wewalked to our overseas flight I heardthe German language spoken. Afever rose up from me, but I kept thefear to myself. I secretly prayed in

tongues and peace entered my heart.In Munich we rented a car and off wedrove to tour Bavaria. We experiencedsome of the most beautiful townsand valleys surrounded by snow-

capped mountains. All our sights andovernight stays were delightful. Telovely cows coming home from theslopes with bells and flowers on theirheads and ump-pa-pa music in therestaurant was so joyful and delightfulthat I began to appreciate the culture.But, on occasions I was suspicious ofthe German people. Tey were kindand attractive. Yet, I would have thethought, He is old enough to have

been a German soldier or Nazi. Ialso had a sense of loyalty due to myGrand-pre Jean Louis, Papa Louis andto my uncles that had each served inthe wars.

On our way to Berchtesgaden, deepin a mountain valley, with pleasantanticipation, we spotted a little signthat read, Maria Gern. I became excitedas Will made a turn up a narrow

switch-back road to a small plateau inthe mountain side. Immediately we sawthe little onion steeple chapel. It was allI had hoped for! Tere were about 12hefty chalets on the plateau. One had aZimmer sign. Could it be possible tostay our two nights on the Maria Gernplateau? Yes, lets try, said my husbandWill. And so began the third puzzlepiece.

Te proprietor Gretchen took usupstairs to show us a lovely Alpineroom with a long balcony. Tere on thebalcony was a view of the chapel. Joyfilled our hearts. We picnicked on thebalcony where we watched the husbandFranz working down below on thepatio. I figured he was old enoughto have been a Nazi. I couldnt helpmyself. Kind Franz acted as if he had

Sharing of the Heart

Unforgiveness: A Veil of Resentmentby Associate Nicole Nicoll

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Corporation and Counci l

October & November

Meetings

Corporation

Accepted Minutes of Board of Directors of the Corporation

meetings held August 19, 2011 and October 7, 2011 June, July, August, September and October 2011

Financial Statements Province Corporation 2011 Financial Audit

Approved Rosati-Kain High School Centennial and Capital

Campaign - $20,000 Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Annual dinnerAn Evening with Motown - $2,500

wo new Board of rustees for Nazareth Living Center CSI Scholarship Fund - $5,000 St. Pius X Campus - $7,000 Carondelet YMCA Partner Campaign - $2,500 Sts. eresa and Bridget Church annual dinner auction - $350 Center for Women in ransition - $42,000

CouncilAccepted Minutes of the Province Council Meetings held

August 19, 2011 and October 7, 2011.

Approved Patrimony Request ravel Request

Discussed Department updates

Sponsored Institutions updates Vocation/Formation update Nazareth Living Center/BHS Ascension Health Sponsorship Day Chapter Planning Policy Changes Fall Sectional Associates Update

October10 S. Janet Cavanaugh (A)

18 S. Mary Joan Newell (A)

20 Bill Childress, brother-in-lawof S. James Lorene Hogan

24 Ruth Schippers, sister ofS. Marianne Tomas

November

6 S. Anna Hillenbrand (SP)

9 Marguerite McNamara, sister ofS. Ruth Margaret Raupp

Rest in Peace

Ministry ChangeTerese Chaperone, CSJ

Retired/Volunteer, St. Louis, MO

December 2011, S. Mary Hugh McGowen, CSJWasilla, AK -Scripture-Christmas Vol. 2

Christmas 2011Christmas is a beginning.

Hope there is and JOY.Joy there is and sometimes sadness.Thousands of years of waiting,

Through days of Advent longing,Then JOY springs forth to remind us again,

Christmas is a beginning.Maturity guides us through the journey:

Life, Death, New Life,Christmas to Resurrection,

Bringing to us Spiritual Adulthood.

Oh, Child of Christmas!Oh, Light of Easter!

Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel!


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LEADERSHIP CALENDAR

To subscribe to the e-mail version of PNN, contactSue Narrow at 314-678-0333 or [email protected].

December

2 Avila Board Mtg. (PC)2 SJI Christmas Gala (JM)5 Meet with Associates (JM)6 Meeting w/Archbishop Gregory, Atlanta (PC)

7 NLC Board Mtg. (SW)8 LCWR Breakfast (PC, PG)9 Province Office Christmas Open House

(PC, PG, JM)20 Reflection, St. Joseph Medical Center

January

5 Ecological Committee (HF)6-7 Leadership Mtgs. (PL)9 Agenda Committee Mtg. (HF)11 NLC Membership Mtg. (JM, SW)

12 SJI Board Mtg. (JM)12 Marian Middle School Board Mtg. (PC)14 Kansas City CSJ/A Retreat, St. Teresas

Academy (PC)15-20 LCWR Retreat (JM)18 STA Board Meeting (PC)18-19 Ribbon Cutting, St. Teresas Chapel, KC (PC, PG)19 Women in Transition Board Mtg. (SW)21 Feuerbacher Grant Selection Mtg. (PC)21 Fontbonne University Board Mtg. (HF, SW)

23 SJA Board Meeting (PG)29 Concert at Carondelet (PG, SW)

February

2 Ecological Committee Mtg. (HF)2 Dedication, St. Teresas Chapel, KC (PC)9 Avila Board Dinner (PC)10 Avila Board Mtg. (PC)12-13 Spirituality Mtg. (PG)16-20 CLG Mtg., Los Angeles (PC, PG, HF)22 Dept. Head Mtg. (PC, PG, HF)

24-25 Leadership Mtgs. (PL)

PROVINCE CALENDAR

December

7 Rite of Welcome to Associate Candidacy

11 Advent Music & Prayer

January

7 Linger Over Breakfast8 Epiphany Celebration Liturgy & Brunch27-28 Fontbonne University Alumni Spirituality Event29 Kingsbury Ensemble Concert

March

3-4 Spring Sectionals10-11 Spring Sectionals

25 175th Anniversary Closing Mass

July

27-29 St. Louis Province Assembly

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Publication Date: January 15

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2012 Calendar

Join us on a liturgicaljourney through themotherhouse eachmonth in 2012 as wefeature a piece of artfrom the motherhouserelating to a particularfeast day or holy day.

The calendars have been mailed; each sister or livingunit and associate should receive their copy soon. Foradditional copies or if yours does not arrive in twoweeks, contact Sue Narrow in the Print Shop at 314-678-0333 or [email protected].

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