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Province Leadership Message .........................................................................................3 Vocation/Formation ..........................................................................................................4 Senior Ministry ..................................................................................................................5 Association .........................................................................................................................6 Justice ...................................................................................................................................7 Liturgy..................................................................................................................................8 Carondelet Chronicles ....................................................................................................9 Together in Faith: 2014 Event Series...........................................................................10 Celtic Soul Experience ...................................................................................................11 Sharing of the Heart ................................................................................................ 12-13 Archives .............................................................................................................................14 Necrology: Sister Anna Schlett, CSJ ............................................................................15 Necrology: Sister Margaret Catherine Merrell, CSJ ................................................16 Necrology: Sister Jean Magdalene Wyatt, CSJ ...........................................................17 Face of the Motherhouse ..............................................................................................18 Bulletin Board ..................................................................................................................19 Calendars ..........................................................................................................................20
highlights the ne talents of many CSJ sister artists. Be on the lookout for your calendar, which will be arriving in your mailbox soon!
Back: Sisters Liz Brown, Jean Meier, Patty Clune and Suzanne Wesley. Front: Srs. Helen Flemington, Nancy Corcoran and Pat Giljum.
Editors Notes
By Jenny Beatrice
My younger brother has been in town for a few months to lend my family a helping hand. Despite our cooperative conduct, we still manage to slip back into our childhood characters, complete with big sister/little brother bickering. During one of our recent tis, my mother scolded him to never call Jenny [insert insult here] again. All of this was of much delight to my own children, who wondered if their mother and uncle were going to be sent to their rooms. When it comes to relationships, todays wisdom is often no match for yesterdays patterns. Its so easy, especially during times of change, to fall back into the comfort of our well-dened roles whether we like them or not. We may realize that wearing labels limits ourselves and others, but we dutifully fall into place, acting in ways that make these tags stick. In our custom of gift giving, it is proper for the giver to remove the price tags from the gift before the exchange. Eliminating the cost allows the receiver to experience the true value of the gift as he or she perceives it. This holiday season, try giving one another the gift of possibilities. Come to the family table or the store check-out or the church pew without labels and let everyones true value shine through. The results are priceless.
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Vocation/Formation
Throughout the 2013 year, 4,840 people responded to a Vocation Match survey by VISION Vocation Network. Visit www.vocationnetwork.org to view a graphical presentation of the demographic stats for discerners who completed the survey. Click on Infographic: Answering the Call under About Religious Vocations.
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Senior Ministry
by Trish Callahan
Last month I wrote about the need for discussion about dementia-specic advance planning. As a way to begin I would like to oer some dierences between memory loss associated with dementia and forgetfulness that seems to come with the aging processthose oh-so familiar senior moments. See the chart below. Senior moments happen for a variety of reasons: lack of adequate sleep, vitamin B12 deciency, depression, side eects of some prescription and over-the-counter medications, thyroid problems, alcohol abuse and dehydration. Stress and anxiety also contribute to memory lapses. Frequency of senior moments is easily reduced through regular exercise, plenty of restful sleep, social interactions, and a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and foods rich in omega-3 fats (such as salmon, walnuts and axseed). Research has shown that exercise improves memory by increasing blood ow to the brain, stimulating brain regions involved in memory function, and reducing the risks for disorders that lead to memory loss (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease). Any activity or exercise that is moderately intensive and performed at least ve days a week will help improve memory and overall general brain health. Typical Aging Complains about memory loss but able to provide detailed examples of forgetfulness. Occasionally searches for words. May have to pause to remember directions, but doesn't get lost in familiar places. Remembers recent important events; conversations are not impaired. Maintains prior level of interpersonal social skills and relationships. Exercise intensity is generally measured by the following criteria (oered by the Mayo Clinic): Light exercise intensity feels easy. You have no noticeable changes in your breathing pattern. You dont break a sweat (unless its very hot or humid). You can easily carry on a full conversation or even sing. Moderate exercise intensity feels somewhat hard. Your breathing quickens, but youre not out of breath. You develop a light sweat after about 10 minutes of activity. You can carry on a conversation, but you cant sing. Vigorous exercise intensity feels challenging. Your breathing is deep and rapid. You develop a sweat after a few minutes of activity. You cant say more than a few words without pausing for breath. The key to exercise intensity is increasing heart rate and feeling challenged. Activities such as walking briskly, swimming or water aerobics, bicycling, dancing and working in the yard are good examples of moderate or vigorous exercise. Best rule of thumbdont overdo it, take it slow and easy. Start with 10 minutes and slowly add ve-minute increments until you reach 30 minutes. And...always check with your doctor rst before starting any exercise program. Symptoms of Dementia May complain of memory loss only if asked; unable to recall specic instances. Frequent word-nding pauses, substitutions. Gets lost in familiar places and takes excessive time to return home. Notable decline in memory for recent events and ability to converse. Loss of interest in social activities; changes in mood or behavior; changes in personality.
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Gleanings
Association
Associate Volunteer Spotlight
Suellyn Fahey
Where do you volunteer? I have been a volunteer at several organizations for many years including the St. Louis Childrens Hospital for the past 23 years, the St. Charles Lwanga Center for 10 years and Micronancing in Africa (MPA) for ve. I also volunteer at the Catholic Student Center/Newman Center at Washington University and try to participate as much as possible as a CSJ associate. What are your roles? I help out in various ways at all organizations. At the childrens hospital, I am a part of a sewing group that makes bed rolls for premature babies in the NICU, I assist with the yearly Christmas party for patients and have belonged to a couple of money-raising groups connected with the hospital. I assist with several fundraising events including MPAs, the Lwanga Centers and the student centers annual gala and dinner events, as well as other fundraising events. I also make soup for students at the Newman Center after Mass during the week 2-3 times a semester, along with hospitality before and after Sunday Mass. As an associate, I have served at CSJ events such as Linger Over Breakfast; have been a communion minister at Nazareth Living Center; and spent a week with other associates in Okolona, Miss., helping Sister Liz Brown with her ministry. Are these organizations in need of volunteers? I believe all of these organizations are more than happy to welcome new volunteers. I would be glad to talk to anyone interested. How does your volunteer ministry reect our charism of loving unity? I feel like the volunteer/service work I do is out of a desire to help others in my own little way, which is that signicant charism of the CSJs of being mindful and helpful to our dear neighbor. I have been doing some of this service for a long time; but since becoming an associate, it is even more meaningful to me.
From the Road Map Committee (A. Santa M. Cuddihee-chair) In January 2014 the associates will begin a process to explore the identity and commitment of association. This is in response to the call of both the Acts of Chapter encouraging sisters and associates to have conversations among themselves and with each other and of the 2012 Province Assembly decision arming further conversations around how sisters and associates will move forward together. The process, designed by our Road Map Committee and their three sub-committees, includes activities for the associate communities: a video introduction, guided reections and ongoing conversations. This process will
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continue through the June 2014 Associate Assembly and Retreat. After the retreat, we hope to have an emerging sense of associate identity, commitment, structures and resources needed for the future. At that time, we anticipate providing specic content and results to the sisters and the community to frame a joint discussion on future. We will continue to keep you informed on the process, making materials and resources available as appropriate. If you have any questions at this time, please contact Associate Santa Cuddihee at 314-570-5525 or scuddihee@csjsl.org.
Justice
by Anna Sandidge, justice coordinator
In the midst of my rather chaotic schedule, I confess Ive been feeling nostalgic and a little wistful. Autumn in the Ozarks has always been my most favorite season. I love the changing leaves, the urry of activity of birds and wildlife as they prepare for the sparseness of winter. I love bundling in thick sweaters, sipping hot cider around an outdoor re, the ribbons of geese in ight and the bronzed carpet of leaves that crunch underfoot. For me autumn is a time of letting go, of slowing down, of preparation to wait. We are guided to rest more as the days get shorter, prompted to be still. For me, October was an incredible month. It was a whirlwind of events, meetings, presentations and activities. And it was lled with amazing moments of insight and grace. I havent even had the physical time to sit down in front of my computer to share much with you, let alone the mental and spiritual time to sort through what all of that means within the context of life, ministry and social justice. At the meeting of the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph Justice Coordinators, we gathered together to discern Gods call for our collective ministry. It felt as if we had just a few short days together and a lot to accomplish. As we were in that brief time together it became clear to me that the Holy Spirit doesnt move within my agenda, as much as I really want it to. Oh, sure, sometimes the two intersect and I get a sense of control, but often, Im living in the space in between, waiting to become clear. And being human, I am often guilty of linear thoughts. If A happens then B follows, which can either produce a C or perhaps C then becomes the next step toward D or maybe C.1. I know Im not the only one out there who would like to live their life that organized. I think much of our social justice work tries to force that very pattern on ourselves, others, systems and power structures. And we get frustrated, indignant, forceful and sometimes a little mean when that doesnt happen. But when we are in ministry, subject to the Holy Spirits guidance, things dont always move in a predictable pattern or more importantly on our time-tables. We talked a lot about the U.S. Federations call to be and act as one. And we just could not get clear on what acting as one might look like. But, then, perhaps it is more important to emphasize the be and less on the act. Ive been with a lot of groups lately, religious and secular who are asking, How do we BE together? Be still and know that I am God. How do we live our mission with integrity? How do we be who we say we are? Be still and know that I am God. Those arent easy questions, and I believe we need to hold them, even holding the discomfort of not having an immediate answer. The instructions are simple, be still and know. The Holy Spirit has been inviting me to do that for some time, but Ive been a little too busy to listen. I still get caught in this worlds view that being is not enough. I dont trust that I am more than a product of my work. And without something to show for time spent, I question my value. But God has been so clear to us in the Gospel of Luke when he told us we are Gods children, beloved. So, Im going to take some time, pour that mug of hot cider, snuggle into those bulky sweaters, listen to the geese and rustling leaves. I want to hear the whisperings of the Holy Spirit seeing where it leads. Im going to take this as a season of discernment. I hope youll join me, slow down, be still and know...and over the next few weeks or perhaps even months, maybe we can share together what we have heard in our hearts, even if its just holding the questionstogether.
U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph Justice Coordinators
Liturgy
Liturgy Calendar
December 3-6 Province Leadership Discernment 4 Advent Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m. 11 Advent Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m. 15 Advent Concert 4:00 p.m. 18 Advent Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m. January 5 Epiphany Mass 8 Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m. 11 Congregational Leadership Installation 15 Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m. 22 Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m. 24-28 Province Chapter Elections
Happy Endings
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Advent 2013
Advent Concert with St. Margaret of Scotland
Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4:00 p.m. Holy Family Chapel
Carondelet Chronicles
Linger Over Breakfast: Oct. 19
Sister Patty Johnson presents Becoming One in the Digital Age
by Sister Kate Filla, CSJ
Do prayer and meditation really make a dierence in the world? A number of studies would indicate that there are indeed powerful eects of these spiritual disciplines. Practitioners of Transcendental Meditation gathered over an eight-week period during 1993 in Washington D.C. As the number of S. Patty Johnson meditators grew in D.C., the crime statistics dropped. During their stay in the city, violent crime in the district plummeted. There was a 23.3 percent drop in the number of homicides, rapes and assaults. The chance that there was another reason for the change other than the meditation was less than 2 in 1 billion. The statistics were reported in a scientic study of that eight-week period. Patty Johnsons challenge at the October Linger over Breakfast was to use the resources available online to engage in the change that continues to overhaul humanity and to become part of the collective wave of new consciousness that is networked and interconnected (Stephen Dinen). Technology helps us to wake up to our oneness so that we can redeem the world. Because the Internet is so democratic, it gives us the means to come together as one, all of us. It [the Internet] is a power and life force of its own, able to evolve and adapt like a fast-changing organism, and like other emerging images of our time, it is reconguring our consciousness, helping us to interact with life in new ways, says Su mystic lecturer, author Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee. We are connecting and interconnecting in new, powerful ways to move humanity forward into a new age. We are at a dawn of a Wisdom Age, according to author and teacher Peter Russell who focuses on consciousness and contemporary spirituality. The worlds wisdom traditions are being distilled into a single spiritual teaching. S. Patty oered us futurist and author Barbara Marx Hubbards contrast of current media: It communicates pain and hunger and then puts us to sleep, and the new media via the Internet which is connecting us through personal relationships, and collaborative projects emerging everywhere. There are online resources available to help us pray in many dierent modes. The challenge is to join the developing global community that can sing with the Black-Eyed Peas one tribe, yall; certainly an updated that all may be one from the Gospel of St. John. Can we become one in the digital age according to S. Pattys title of her presentation? Let us take the challenge as we recall a passage from The Phenomenon of Man by French Jesuit Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955). The outcome of the world, the gates of the future, the entry into the superhumanthese are not thrown open to a few of the privileged nor to one chosen people to the exclusion of all others. They will open only to an advance of all together in a direction in which all together can join and nd completion in a spiritual renovation of the earth.
2014
Visit www.csjsl.org to view the 2014 Linger Over Breakfast sessions featuring Justice Coordinator Anna Sandidge, Sisters Becky Holley and Mary Jo Logan, Associate Marilyn Koncen, and Sarah Heger.
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It is said by many a CSJ visitor that the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and our historic motherhouse is one of the best kept secrets of St. Louis.With the desire to welcome more of our dear neighbors to our space and to share with them our love of faith, the Communications, Justice and Liturgy Departments, along with Sister Pat Giljum, have come together and planned an eclectic series of events that promises to inspire and entertain.
Join us for our 2014 Together in Faith event series. From speakers to concerts to retreats, these programs are designed to
deepen our spirituality as we come together surrounded by the beauty and spirit of our motherhouse. More information (ticket sales, RSVP and registration information) will be posted by January 2014.We hope to see you at one, two or more! To learn more about our featured guests, visit www.csjsl.org. *Note: An Evening with Paul Coutinho on Feb. 12 has been cancelled. Stay tuned for more information about a February event.
MARCH 7-8: Celtic Soul Experience Concert & Retreat with Owen & Moley O Silleabhin and Friends
Kimberly Schneider
MAY 17-18: Luke Live! Concert, Retreat & Mass with Father James Diluzio
NOV. 15-16: Healing Harp Retreat & Concert with spiritual healing harpist Amy Camie
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Together in Faith
Do You Have a Celtic Soul?
by Kimberly V. Schneider
We introduce you to Kimberly Schneider, M.Ed., J.D., LPC, who will be one of the facilitators for our upcoming Celtic Soul Experience on March 7-8 (see page 10). Kimberly has studied, taught and written about Celtic spirituality for decades. She facilitates classes, retreats and ceremonies at sacred spaces in the U.S. and Ireland, Kimberly Schneider helping modern seekers nd fresh relevance in the wisdom of the ancient Celts. The author of Everything You Need Is Right Here: Five Steps to Manifesting Magic and Miracles and the spoken word CD Terrible Beauty: Poetry and Reections for Precarious Times, Kimberly teaches Communication at Washington University and is a regular contributor to Great Day St. Louis television show and The Healthy Planet magazine. Kimberly is a licensed professional counselor, lawyer, edge-seeker, wife and mother to two extraordinary children. She empowers disenchanted dreamers to manifest magic and miracles here and now. People often ask me what I mean by Celtic spirituality. There are many answers to this question. For some, it is a longing for home, a yearning to interact with our surroundings in a way that our ancestors would have, to ground ourselves in ancient ways of being that have meaning for us. Many people love Celtic music and culture, and the wild beauty of Ireland and Scotland awakens something inside of a person that had been paved over from living too long in an overdeveloped world. The ancient Celts themselves were not one united group, but many dierent tribes loosely related by their common Indo-Aryan origins. What the tribes did have in common were some similarities in dress, customs and perceptions of the Universe. Like most of Europe, the Celtic countries eventually converted to Christianity. The centers of early Celtic Christianity were monastic communities in rural Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man. Because the British Isles were largely independent of Rome between the fth and twelfth centuries, much of the preChristian Celtic viewpoint was preserved in the Celtic Christian religion of that period. Celtic Christian theologian Edward Sellner believes that drawing upon elements common to Christian and pre-Christian Celts oers hope for healing in the modern Christian church. Here are just a few dening features of Celtic Cosmology: Mystical Connection with Nature: Rather than viewing God as a remote being in a faraway place, the Celtic soul experienced the Divine everywhere in nature. A well or a stream carried the spirit of a local goddess; a god lived in an old oak. Even in modern Ireland, workers will sometimes refuse to participate in the construction of a building that interferes with a sacred spring or fairy mound. Sacred in the Ordinary: Because the Divine infused the material world, there was no real separation between the physical and the spiritual, and a sense of sacredness and prayer could be found in even the most mundane task. The Celts had prayers for lighting and smooring the re, preparing a meal, sowing, reaping and all the simple routines of day-to-day life. Acknowledgement of the Shadow: The Celts respected the marginalized aspects of society and the self. The Celtic tradition of hospitality extended especially to the poor and all those who were outcast, excluded or dierent. Similarly, the Celts understood that it was better to know and befriend the dark and mist places within themselves. In the next article, well look at some more elements of Celtic spirituality. In the meantime, if you are interested in experiencing a taste of the Celtic perspective in your own life, I hope you will consider joining us at the motherhouse on March 8 for a Celtic Spirituality retreat!
Part One
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Artists are enamored with images, and Mary is truly the crown jewel of soul imagery wherever she appears and however she appears. Her many manifestations reect a "soul need" at any particular moment in time: Mother Mary, Sorrowful Mother, Mary the Protector, Primordial Mother, Black Madonna and Pregnant Virginshe who is "one-in-herself." In the Northern Hemisphere, we have entered the season of the shortest days and we long for the Light. We long to be transformed, to enter a new life, a new energy, to be born again to our true self through spiritual creativity. Jungian analyst Mariann Burke, RSCJ states in her book, Advent and Psychic Birth: our own psychological "birth" is related to the "birth" of God within us, and this birth is "always happening." I learned about Mary from my own mother, who called on her to protect us each night by blessing us with holy water before we went to bed. She also blessed the entire house. I keep my mother's rosary under my pillow. I know that her prayer energy continues to bring wisdom and healing to my dreams. But, it was only during the last days of my mother's life that I recognized the depth of her relationship to Mary. Periodically, she would call out in her sleep: "Mother Mary, Mother Mary, Open the Door! Open the Door!" She longed to pass through the veil, longed to enter the Mystery of Transformation.
Carl Jung believed that the image of the Annunciation described the individuation processthe process that brings about a greater understanding of oneself, especially the true inner self. Burke writes, Annunciation corresponds to the moment, which is actually many moments, when the struggle with our negative demons leads to surrender to positive creative energies and to a realization of the God who cannot be grasped...Through entering the mystery of annunciation, we allow ourselves to listen to and to respond to that within us which wants to be incarnated. ...Called to a destiny more momentous than any in all of Time, she did not quail, only asked a simple, "How can this be?" and gravely, courteously, took to heart the angel's reply, perceiving instantly the astounding ministry she was oered: to bear in her womb Innite weight and lightness; to carry in hidden, nite inwardness, nine months of Eternity; to contain in slender vase of being, the sum of power in narrow esh, the sum of light. Then bring to birth, push out into air, a Man-child needing, like any other, milk and love but who was God. Annunciation, by Denise Levertov
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Archives
Meeting Our Ancestors
Sister Mary Justine Lemay
Sister Mary Justine Lemay died at our House of Retreat, Nazareth, Mo., on the eighteenth day of November, nineteen een hundred eleven, in the seventyseventh year of her age and the fty-seventh of her religious life. In apparently perfect health, with lively interest taking an active part in all that pertained to the comfort and happiness of our treasures, the inrm and aged sisters at Nazareth, among whom she considered herself the strongest, and consequently one of the best able to assist in the work, our cherished sister was stricken with paralysis on the morning of November thirteenth after fter which she did not regain consciousness, ness, but passed quietly away on the following o ing Saturday at three a.m. having received Extreme Unction. Giving herself to God in the Spring-time of life and entering the Community during the pioneer days of our little Institute, when hardships and trials were the portions of its members, our dear sister was early inured to suering, so that the spirit of sacrice became second nature to her, and being blessed by God with an active, zealous and devoted heart, this truly apostolic soul knew no such thing as giving in to self. She labored unceasingly and assiduously, was entrusted with responsible duties in the north and west, and through all diculties practiced virtue in that bright and cheery manner which spurs others on to do much for God and souls. Other beautiful beau traits of Sister Justines characte character were a loyal devotedness to the sick and s sueringand a sincere desire to see and make others happy. For thirty odd ye years of her life she daily recited the b beads of the Seven Dolors for the grace of a happy death. [From the Necrology Book] Sister Mary Justine Lemay (Mary Julie Hermine) was born in Lotbiniere, Quebec, Canada in 1835 to Cecile Beaudet and Francis Xavier LeMay. She entered at Carondelet on June 10, 1854, and received the h habit on November 22, 1854. She pro pronounced her vows on November 20, 1856 1856. We have n no records of Sister Justines missions from 1854 1854-1862. 18 She was superior at the following missions: St. Bridget Half Orphan Asylum, St. Louis; St. Francis Xavier Mission, Assinins, Mich. which she pioneered in 1866; St. Joseph Home for Girls, Kansas City; St. Joseph Hospital, Georgetown, Colo.; Mount St. Joseph, Tucson, Ariz.; St. Joseph Hospital, Prescott, Ariz.; and Nazareth Academy, Muskogee, Okla. She was the rst mistress of novices at St. Josephs Academy, St. Paul, Minn. from 1874-1878. Sister Mary Gregory LeMay of the St. Louis Province is Sister Justines sister. These sisters are the aunts of Sister Marie Louise LeMay. Many members of their extended family entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Paul over a period of many years.
Pictured (l-r): Sisters Mary Justine and Mary Gregory LeMay
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Those who lived or worked with Sister Anna describe her in these words: Caring and sensitive to the needs of others...loving and supportive... a hard worker, soft spoken and compassionate...a person of high values... Anna Mae Schlett was born in DeSoto, Mo., on October 5, 1928, to Frank and Olive Hearst Schlett, the fourth of seven children. When Anna was ve years old her father died. Although relatives suggested that her mother separate the children, she chose instead to move them to their Grandpas 800acre farm. They adjusted to the hard work of living on the farm and the family was able to stay together. While there was no opportunity to attend a Catholic school, church attendance was important in their lives. On Valentines Day, 1949, despite the fact that it was not the usual date to enter, 20-year-old Anna persuaded Mother Vivian Curtin to accept her as a postulant. Six months later, on August 15, Anna received the habit and was given the name S. Patrick Joseph. Although Anna had worked as a secretary in a real estate company and also in the Personnel Department of
International Shoe Company before she entered, she began her ministry as many a sister before her had, teaching in an elementary classroom. Her rst teaching assignment was at St. James Grade School in Denver, Colo., from 1951 until 1956. After teaching for a year at Holy Rosary Grade School in Kansas City, Mo., she lost her voice. Treatment for this impairment was not immediately successful, so 1957 brought S. Anna to St. Joseph Provincial House to recuperate. Eventually, her voice began to return and her ministry in higher education began in the Registrars Oce at Fontbonne College in 1958 when the sister who was registrar became very ill. From 1959 through 1979, S. Anna worked as registrar at the College of St. Teresa, which in 1963 became Avila College. After 20 plus years working as registrar, S. Anna felt drawn to new ministry. She attended the Clinical Pastoral Education program at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas to prepare for hospital chaplaincy work. Even though the CPE program was dicult, S. Anna managed to nd time to enjoy living with the sisters at St. Rose of Lima. Many a meal conversation erupted in laughter!
When she completed the program she was delighted to nd work immediately at Providence St. Margaret Health Center in Kansas City. Four years later, in 1984, she continued her chaplain ministry at St. Joseph Hospital where, in 1988, she also became the director of pastoral care until 1992 when she was invited to do community service at Nazareth Living Center. Two years later, S. Anna left Nazareth to do volunteer/research work for the Sisters of St. Joseph in Shawnee Mission, Kan. In 2003 she retired in Kansas City continuing to help when she could until her failing health brought her once again to Nazareth Living Center in 2010 where prayer and witness became her ministry. Graciousness, a wonderful welcoming smile and the determination to serve the dear neighbor, characterized S. Anna throughout her life. Donating her body to science was one last example of her desire to be of service. Well done, good and faithful servant. May you rest in Gods loving embrace. S. Helen Oates
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English teacher. She also said that sister enjoyed literature, the vocation of teaching and her students. Her next ministry was at St. Anthony High School in St. Louis where she taught English and religion from 1968 until 1984. In 1984, S. Margaret began a two-year family leave of absence to help her sister Mary Alice with the care of their mother who was very ill. In 1986, she returned to elementary education at Our Lady of the Presentation where she ministered as both teacher and clerical worker. In 1993, S. Margaret lived at St. Lucy Convent (the former St. Lucy rectory) and worked at Corpus Christi District School in St. Louis as resource room coordinator and volunteer. During this time she also helped with the Corpus Christi parish RCIA group, which conveniently met in the basement of St. Lucy Convent. A sister who was at St. Lucys then mentioned an example of S. Margarets generosity. When sister was responsible for supper but couldnt get home from school early enough to get it ready so that the evening meal would be on time, she would arrive home to nd that S. Margaret had set the table, made a salad, and gotten the meal started for her.
S. Margaret was close to her family and to her dear sister, Mary Alice, in particular. For many years S. Margaret and Mary Alice, who was a St. Joseph Guild member, were supporters of the Guilds quilt Bingo. They enjoyed each others company and spent much time together. (Two peas in a pod someone aectionately recalled.) S. Margaret was described as a pleasant person with a friendly smile, a good sense of humor, and a dose of practicality. Always a good listener, S. Margaret enjoyed hearing stories about what others were interested in and about their families. Another person said, I always had a special sense of peace and good feeling when I saw her and she smiled. She was a lovely gentle person. S. Margaret retired at St. Luke Convent in Richmond Heights in 1999. In 2002 she came to Nazareth Living Center where she ministered in prayer and witness. After 78 years as a Sister of St. Joseph, God called her home. S. Helen Oates
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ina, Ann and Abb college y basketball and both the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals baseball. I also love to golf. Unfortunately, Ive only been out on the course three times this year, but Id love to get out more often. Its just a matter of nding the time.
It would surprise people to learn This position is not my rst association with the Sisters of St. Joseph. Growing up in Witchita, Kan., I was around the CSJs a lot because my father worked for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. I also had a couple of great aunts who were sisters. I grew up around the sisters, and they really taught me a lot in my early life. My fondest memory of growing up around the sisters My sister, mom, dad, little brother and I were all at the convent in Witchita visiting my aunt, Sister Leocritia. I was eight and my brother was ve. Sister Leocritia was a little hard of hearing, and she didnt have a hearing aid, so another sister would repeat things directly into her ear. Taking her lead, my brother walked up to Sister Leocritia and screams in her ear, We love you, Sister! She replied, Well, you dont have to shout!
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Bulletin Board
Corporation & Council
October Meeting
COUNCIL
Rest in Peace
October 5 26 30 S. Barbara Ring (LA) S. Catherine Bede Rupprecht (A) Edna Chappelle, sister of S. Catherine Mary Boucher Maud Sandoval, mother of Associate Josie Sandoval
Accepted Minutes of the Province Council Meetings held September 6, 2013. Approved Patrimony Request (1) Discussed Burials & Mortuary Choices for Sisters 2013 Congregational Chapter Booklets Updated CWIT SJID CLG Meeting, Albany
November 5 7 11 S. Edna McKeever (Brentwood) S. Genevieve Schillo (SP) Doris Halbert, mother of Associates Diane Halbert and Denise Raggio James McCall, father of Associate Cathy Hart 15 S. Jean Cummings (A)
Thank You
From S. Pat Kelly Im at a loss for words to describe my gratefulness for your cards, phone calls, comforting words and presence following the death of my dear friend, Sister Jean Magdalene Wyatt. It was a wonderful gift to be around Jean Magdalene, especially these last few months, as she waited for God to call her home. She was at peace and grateful for all and everyone. I have taken the time to re-read the many messages of sympathy sent to me. I want each of you to know how very special these words of comfort are to me as I mourn the loss of her physical presence. I am happy for her because I know she is celebrating her new life with God. Thank you for taking time to share your love and memories with me.
LEADERSHIP Calendar
December 4-6 Discerners Gathering: Session II (NC, SW) 5 IEC Mtg. (HF) 6 SJID Gala (PC, JM) 7 Linger Over Breakfast (JM) 7-8 CPC Mtg. (PC) 10 LePuy Dinner, Fontbonne (HF, SW) 11 Dept. Head Mtg. (PC, HF, PG) 12 LCWR Breakfast (HF, PG) 12-13 Avila Board Mtg. (PC) 16-18 CPC Mtg. (PC) 18 Formation Team Mtg. (JM) January 3-4 Leadership Mtgs. (PL) 9 LCWR Breakfast (NC, HF, PG) 9 Marian Middle School (PC) 11 Celebrate 2008-14 CLT & Afrm 2014-20 CLT Installation (PC, NC, HF, PG, JM, SW) 16 CWIT Board Mtg. (SW) 18 Feuerbacher Grant Selection Committee Mtg. (PC) 20 Arts & Education Dinner (PG) 21 SJA Board Mtg. (PG) 21 CPC Mtg. (PC) 24-28 Province Chapter: Session IV (PL) 29 CPC Debrieng Mtg. (PC) 31 Fontbonne University Search (HF, SW) February 1 Fontbonne Board Mtg. (HF, SW) 6-7 Leadership Mtgs. (PL) 11 Investment Managers Mtg. (PC, HF, PG) 13 LCWR Breakfast (PG) 13-17 CLG, Los Angeles (PC, HF, PG) 19 ETP Mtg. (HF) 20 CWIT Board Mtg. (SW) 20-21 Avila Board Dinner & Mtg. (PC) 22 Linger Over Breakfast (HF, JM) 22 St. Joseph Academy Auction (PG) March 2 Donors Mass, KC (HF) 4-5 STA Accreditation (PC) 8 KC Sectional (HF)
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PROVINCE Calendar
December 3-7 St. Louis Province Leadership Discernment Gathering II 7 Linger Over Breakfast with S. Marian Cowan, CSJ 15 Advent Concert January 24-28 Province Chapter of Elections February 22 Linger Over Breakfast with Anna Sandidge March 1-2 Spring Sectionals 2 Associate Mardi Gras Celebration 15 50th Jubilee Celebration
*All events at Carondelet Motherhouse unless otherwise noted. For more event listings and details, visit our Members Only Calendar of Events at www.csjsl.org
Our St. Louis Province Leadership is pleased to announce our 2014 Generosity of Joseph Honorees Mary Christman Saint Louis, Missouri Promotes justice with a particular concern for the poor Joseph and Rosemary Shaughnessy Saint Louis, Missouri Recognizes and defends the human dignity of all Ron Slepitza, PhD, CSJA President, Avila University, Kansas City, Missouri Enables others to continue the mission of Jesus We will celebrate these remarkable honorees at our 8th Annual Generosity of Joseph Honors Gala Friday Evening, April 25, 2014 Carondelet Motherhouse