AUGUST 2006
VOLUME XI, NUMBER 1
Twenty Make Commitment on Sisters and Associates Day
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by John, OSUA, and Martha Little, OSUA
prayer to God on a ur journey daily basis — “send with the me.” Ursuline The afternoon Sisters began early session consisted of in life for both of us making this prayer — grade school to be and promise real. exact. John was taught Historically, the by the Ursulines emphasis has been at Immaculate for the associates to Conception School support the work of in Earlington, and the sisters. While Martha was educated this work will by the sisters at Sts. continue, there is a Joseph and Paul new emphasis on the School in Owensboro. sisters also helping to On July 8, our support the spiritual journey with the and charitable works Ursulines came being performed full circle as we Thirteen Ursuline Associates made their lifetime commitment at Mount by the associates. joined five others Saint Joseph during Associates and Sisters Day. Front row from left: This will provide making their first Jean Gutierrez, Grayson County; Carlene Braun, Grayson County; true collaboration in commitment, while Coreen Moore, Grayson County; Jacinta Garinger, Owensboro; Mildred every sense. 13 made their lifetime McDowell, Grayson County. Second row: Marilyn Beam, Louisville; Louise Leasor, Henderson; Carol Jo Hogan, St. Louis; Charlotte Paez, We broke up into commitment as Beaver Dam. Back row: Bob Beam, Louisville; Ola Higdon, Grayson geographic regions Ursuline Associates. County; Jody Higdon, Grayson County; Gustavo Paez, Beaver Dam. and discussed This wonderful the challenges day included prayer, and needs of our specific areas. Both sisters reflection, and two presentations by Father Timothy and associates were at each table. At our table Sullivan, a Paulist priest from Memphis. Father (representing the Owensboro area), we discussed Sullivan spoke on “Our Baptismal Call.” He reminded needs such as the homeless shelter, visiting the us that the waters of baptism are refreshing and homebound and nursing home residents, and cleansing. The baptismal waters help us to go with the organizing a list of all social and civic organizations flow of God’s love, and also challenge us to go against that are able to help those in need. After additional the tide of public opinion in order to live out Christ’s reflection, we decided that our number one priority teachings. would be intergenerational religious education. We Father Sullivan quoted Isaiah 6:5-8: Then I heard all saw a need for providing religious education the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? programs to all age groups. Who will go for us?” “Here I am,” I said, “send me!” As Ursuline Associates, we are all making the same continued on page 4