AUGUST 2017
VOL. XXIII, NO. 1
Associates & Sisters Day focused on God in our everyday lives By Associate Joanne Thompson of Paola, Kan.
Sister Karla Kaelin, left, visits with Associates
Joyce York, center, of St. Louis, and Joanne In your presence, Everyday God Thompson, of Paola, Kan., on Associates We are gathered, O Jesus and Sisters Day on June 17 in the You have called us, O Spirit Mount Saint Joseph gymnasium. To restore us. Come be with us. to share soothing words with These words in music, a nonreligious man, quoting written by Bernadette Farrell Shakespeare came to his lips. in “Everyday God,” called The afternoon associate everyone to prayer and set the panelists shared with attendees tone for Associates and Sisters their everyday experience that Day on June 17. “Finding God in God is in their life. Judy Sims said she Our Everyday Lives” was the theme this finds God in her every day when she sees year. the smiles in people after saying hello and as she walks “The you inside is you and needs nurturing, and among nature. Pauline Goebel, of Louisville, finds her we find it in each other,” said Stephanie Render, an everyday experience with God in her grandchildren. Ursuline Associate from Caneyville, Ky. “We think we are nurturing them, but they are “I keep coming in order to keep getting to know the nurturing us,” she said. sisters and associates and to meet new members,” said Doreen Abbott, of Owensboro, Ky., gave an Associate Joyce York, of St. Louis. Sister Mary Diane emotional testimony of how her faith had grown and Taylor came from Owensboro to witness and support how God answered all her prayers during Tina Wolken, who was making her a difficult journey this past year. Her commitment as an Ursuline Associate. husband encountered what they thought “Yes, I am grateful for people to be a was colon cancer and her daughter was part of us, especially those I know,” Sister diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Doreen Mary Diane said. “I am touched.” felt the experience of God from the Father Ben Brown, of St. Ambrose prayers offered by the sisters, associates, Church in Hardin County, Ky., was the friends, parishioners and family. keynote speaker. He brought awareness Victor Monoco, of Kansas City, and insight to those who gathered together Mo., said “God is always with me.” for the day. While Father Ben challenged Father Ben Brown opens his Even though he suspected his father and some to recall and recite the Baltimore talk leading the singing on father-in-law may have been part of the Catechism’s definition of grace and “Glory Sing to the Lord,” a matchmaking when he met his wife, sacraments, he brought meaning to the song by Joe Wise. Linda, he knew that God was present in presence of God. his marriage of 46 years. One of his mentors told him, “Look back and Denise Vaught, a first-time attendee, came from see where you felt the presence of God; then look Elizabethtown, Ky., with Father Ben, and said her forward to where you hope to see the presence of God. “whole experience was amazing – serene.” Then you will be able to see in the present while it is Mary Ann Stewart, of Osawatomie, Kan., said, “It happening,” Father Ben said. was spiritual. Jesus asks us to dance with him all the Father Ben shared when he felt God’s presence “in time and we don’t always hear him. I felt I was being the moment,” telling stories of his encounter with a desperate man and a dying woman. When he was asked embraced.” n
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Associate Update
A Note from Marian...
GOD’S LOVE IS ALL AROUND US... Dear Associate Sisters and Brothers, Weeds are especially abundant this year in my garden. No matter how hard I work to keep them at bay, every morning I find more green leaves poking through the ground. It’s amazing how strong they are! They push through the street in front of my house, creating a space to reach for the light. Cars, trucks and bicycles trample them every day and yet they continue to grow. My garden also plays host to critters who systematically devoured every ear of corn last year, knowing exactly when the kernels were at their peak of juicy flavor. And I can’t forget the birds who feast on the berries on my grapevine – they know just when their banquet will begin. God, too, knows just when I am most in need of special support and nourishment. In spite of all my backyard challenges, the flowers and vegetables in my garden continue to grow, and I am reminded of God’s undeniable and persistent love and care. Whether through beautiful flowers, delicious vegetables or pesky weeds, God finds a way to love me, to encourage me to keep reaching for the light. God’s love is all around us – let’s enjoy the feast!
Marian Bennett, OSUA
Coordinator of Ursuline Partnerships ASSOCIATE UPDATE is published four times a year for the Associates of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356-9999 Phone: 270-229-2006 • Fax: 270-229-4953 ursulinesmsj.org • Email: associates.msj@maplemount.org Coordinator of Ursuline Partnerships: Marian Bennett, OSUA Director of Mission Advancement/Communications: Dan Heckel, OSUA Communications Specialist/Graphic Design: Jennifer Kaminski, OSUA Communications and Development Specialist: Maggie Matsko Director of Development: Betsy Mullins Mission Advancement Assistant: Sister Marcella Schrant, OSU
ASSOCIATE MISSION STATEMENT We, the associates of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus through the actions of our everyday lives. We commit ourselves to living the charism of Saint Angela Merici in union with and in support of the Ursuline community of Mount Saint Joseph.
August 2017
From the Congregational Leader...
Dear Associates, Saint Angela Merici began the Ursuline Order in 1535 in Brescia, Italy. She worked with the people in Brescia but also traveled to Rome and other cities in Italy. Over the years, people have asked if we were ever going to make a trip to Italy and now we can tell you we are going to Rome, Florence, Assisi, Brescia and Desenzano, with a number of stops in each place. We will be “Walking with Angela” as we go. We will have Mass every day, visit the Vatican and attend an audience with Pope Francis. The applications will be available soon. We are hoping to have at least 36 people on the tour. We have not done this before and may never do it again, but for this one time, we hope that some of you will want to go with us. We are still working on the arrangements at the different hotels and trying to get flight information. The total cost for the trip, including air fare, hotels, bus tours, a meal each day and other items will be approximately $3,850. The cost will be covered in several payments during the coming year. Travel insurance will be optional but they recommend that we take it. If someone gets sick or someone in the family gets sick, you will be able to get most of your money back. We will get information out to you as soon as we get it from the travel agency. The pilgrimage will be from April 9 to April 19, 2018. This will be during the Easter season and the weather should be very nice. Please consider this and give us a call at 270-229-4103, ext. 201 as soon as possible to get your name on the list. God bless all of you. May Saint Angela be with you.
Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU
Congregational Leader Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph.
“Our Journey of Life through the Eyes of Saint Angela Merici”
Saturday, Aug. 26
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Led by Associate Martha Little Please register by Aug. 21.
270-229-2006 marian.bennett@maplemount.org
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Welcome New Associates!
WELCOME to our five new associates, all of whom live in Owensboro, Ky.
DONNA FAVORS grew up in St. Pius X Parish. A retired teacher, she spent 25 years in Hancock County, Ky., schools and taught at St. Martin, Precious Blood and Catherine Spalding elementary schools. She is involved in jail ministry at the Daviess County Detention Center and is a Eucharistic minister for the parish and for patients in the hospital. She was part of the Just Faith group which started Saint Benedict Joseph Homeless Shelter in Owensboro. With her welcoming spirit, Donna balances a thirst for greater knowledge of her faith and a true devotion to the Lord. Donna had been looking for a group dedicated to prayer, service and kindness, and was introduced to the associates at the spring women’s retreat at Mount Saint Joseph. She was happy to join the group of candidates who were studying with Debbie Lanham, who now serves as her contact companion. KIM CLEMONS HAIRE, a Grayson County, Ky., native, is an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, where she has served as hospitality minister, Eucharistic minister and worked with the Koinonia team. Kim is an accountant for the Diocese of Owensboro and is very involved in the Cursillo movement in the Owensboro Diocese. She and her husband, Phil, are parents of three grown children and now have two grandchildren. She’s described as a woman of prayer and an authentic Christian who “loves and lives her Catholic faith.” Associate Joan Perry shared associate formation with Kim and continues as her contact companion. KAREN WELLS grew up in St. Pius X Parish and is currently a member of Blessed Mother Parish. Always an active member, she’s been greeter, lector, Eucharistic minister to the homebound and a member of the choir. She was involved in office work for more than 20 years, including three years as Brescia University Alumni director. She taught school for 10 years on the elementary level and at Owensboro Business College. A woman of deep faith, Karen is described as an excellent leader with “a heart as big as can be.” She brings a bright smile and readiness to help others in need. Karen is delighted to be an Ursuline Associate and writes, “I have a special place in my heart for the Ursuline Sisters and the work they do.” Her contact companion is Debbie Lanham.
The new Ursuline Associates, in the first row, with their contact companions following the June 17 ceremony: From left are Tina Wolken, Kim Haire, Karen Wells, Donna Favors and Susie Westerfield; in the second row are Ursuline Sister Sharon Sullivan, Associate Joan Perry, Associate Debbie Lanham and Ursuline Sister Rosanne Spalding.
SUSIE WESTERFIELD has been a member of Precious Blood Parish since 1968. Through the years, she has been involved in a wide range of service: Koinonia weekends, RCIA team, scripture group leader, hand bell choir and Right to Life office volunteer. Her husband, Joe, died in 2009 after 45 years of marriage. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She sold Tupperware for 10 years and then began a 24-year career in banking. When two different people asked her to become an Ursuline Associate, she saw this as the opportunity she’d been seeking to deepen her prayer life and to draw closer to Jesus. Her longtime friend, Sister Rosanne Spalding, is her contact companion. TINA WOLKEN is a recently retired faculty member in the Brescia University School of Education. She has four children and three grandchildren with two more on the way. A talented and creative teacher, Tina spent her career in the field of special education. Incorporating Ursuline core values in her classroom curriculum, she found ways to encourage her students to be actively engaged in service in the community. She listens to all with compassion and states that this new chapter in her life will give her opportunities to “go and do as needed.” Tina was invited to be an Ursuline Associate by Sister Betsy Moyer who described her open mind and willingness to serve. Sister Sharon Sullivan walked with Tina through her associate formation and now remains her contact companion.
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Associate Update
The leaders and some of the Young Daughters of Saint Angela from Whitesville, Ky., volunteered at the Walk Through Italy Gala on June 3 in the Mount Saint Joseph gym. They posed in front of a photo banner of Brescia, Italy. Left to right: Associate and YDOSA leader Doreen Abbott, Maggie Foster, Co-leader Julie Foster, Paige Crabtree and Rayleigh Chaffin. RIGHT: Rayleigh helps Sister Pat Rhoten in the first passport “station” (Desenzano, Italy) at the gala. LEFT: Father Jamie Dennis led the Owensboro Associates in an Eastern Byzantine rite evening prayer service at St. Stephen Cathedral on May 23.
August 2017
Muhlenberg County, Ky., Associate Judy Sims, right, visited Associate Marcia Stoller, who resides in Florida, in February. Marcia’s husband. Lester, passed away on Jan. 29. “We toured Tarpon Springs, which is where this photo was taken,” Judy said. “It was very interesting. We had fun checking out the thrift stores (there are some great ones in Florida) and just relaxing together as friends do. Marcia is a very spiritual person and will be okay. I’m so glad we could spend this time together.” LEFT: The Young Daughters of Saint Angela Kansas group enjoyed swimming in the Arth Farm lake during their June 15-17 annual Summit.
Lorraine keeps her faith wherever she goes By Suzanne Gochenouer, OSUA
Lorraine Luken is outgoing, a compassionate listener, helpful and caring. These are qualities of Saint Angela Merici that she’s chosen to emulate. She took her strong faith along when she and her husband Bob spent 10 years in Saudi Arabia. It was a good thing Capuchin Friars served there because Lorraine informed Bob she wouldn’t go with him to his new job in chemical engineering without a priest there. While overseas, Lorraine worked in a dental clinic for seniors. She maintains fond memories of one young couple with whom they became close friends. She and Bob were married 62 years. Since his passing in 2014, she counts as special blessings her five children, 10 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. An office worker before she wed, Lorraine stayed home with her family. It wasn’t until 1990, at the age of 60, that she started college. Six years later, she graduated with a degree in communications from Murray State University. The late Sister Frances Miriam Spalding,
Lorraine’s contact sister, was a friend before she moved to Saudi Arabia, and the two reconnected upon Lorraine’s return. Lorraine became an associate in 1993, and made her lifetime commitment in 1996. Lorraine serves her faith as Eucharistic minister at the nursing Lorraine Luken home and at the assisted living facility where she lives in LaGrange, Ky. While residing in Eddyville, Ky., she volunteered at Haven of Hope in Benton, where Sister Frances Miriam was on the board. Her greatest joy is going to Mass and attending Eucharistic devotion. She worries that they will lose this privilege because of the lack of volunteers. If she could make one change in the world, Lorraine would gift everyone with the faith she feels blessed to know. Although she doubts anyone will remember her when she’s gone, there’s no way Lorraine’s energy for sharing and caring won’t impact lives forever.
Reflective Moments Moments Reflective
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Engrave them on your hearts
Father Thomas Keating wrote that the importance of forgiveness can never be exaggerated. He says another way of putting it is to be at peace with everyone and be prepared to bring everyone into your heart. Saint Angela wrote something very similar when she told us to love each sister equally and have her name engraved in our heart. Sometimes as a prayer exercise I go through our Ursuline directory, reading each sister’s name and pray that she be engraved in my heart. For us as Ursuline Associates and Sisters together, I suggest that we might do the same. If you have an associate directory, go through those names, especially those in your group, praying that each one be engraved in your heart. You will find that it is easier to pray with some names rather than others. I surely find that as I pray with our Ursuline directory. That’s OK. That’s natural.
When you come to the name of someone who has hurt you, pause. Ask yourself: Have I forgiven him/her? If not, why? Would I like to be able to forgive the person? Then pray for the ability to forgive. Is there anyone you need to ask to forgive you? Are you able to do so? Why or why not? Would you like to be able to ask forgiveness? Again, pray for the ability. I have often found that when I don’t forgive I am giving that person control over me. I want only God to have control over me. Yes, as Father Keating says, the importance of forgiveness can never be exaggerated. Reflection: Pray reflectively the Our Father, especially the line that says, “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
We the People... By Risë Karr, OSUA
I had the tremendous privilege of chaperoning a group of National Honor Society students on a tour of our nation’s capital during Inaugural week. The trip included visits to Mount Vernon, Ford’s Theatre, the Holocaust Memorial, the Associate Risë Karr, standing on far right, National Cathedral, the National Zoo, the chaperoned a group of National Honor Society National Archives, the Supreme Court, students on a tour of Washington, D.C., during the Capitol, the White House and multiple Inaugural Week in January. Their tour included Smithsonian museums and memorials. the Holocaust Museum where they met with However, one of the most poignant three Holocaust survivors. “Their stories were powerful,” Risë said. “They had suffered pain and and memorable moments was at Arlington loss beyond description during WWII, but their Cemetery. Four of our students had the spirit remains strong. History came alive to us that distinct honor of laying a wreath at the day as we listened to Anna, Susan and Louise.” Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the Students from changing of the guard ceremony. The haunting sound of taps, the crowd Hopkins County, silently standing, hands over their hearts, and the sea of white headstones Ky., participate in the vista will forever be seared in my memory as I proudly watched in laying a wreath at the our students present a wreath in recognition of all who have served and Tomb of the sacrificed that we may live free. That privilege, of freedom, is too often Unknown Soldier. taken for granted, but our next stop put it in perspective. A day at the Holocaust Museum is humbling, heartbreaking and haunting. It left our students reflective and somber. However, as we completed our tour, we had an unexpected blessing. Three “elderly” (a student’s description, not mine) women were seated at a table in the rear of the museum. Being apprehensive but wanting to ask questions, the student said she was unsure how to respectfully approach the ladies. Without hesitation, I accompanied the student and made introductions. The 30 minutes that followed forever changed my life. These amazing, beautiful women were Holocaust survivors and their stories were powerful. They had suffered pain and loss beyond description during World War II, but their spirit remains strong. History came alive to us that day as we listened to Anna Seelfreund Grosz, Susan Strauss Taube, and Louise Lawrence-Israels.
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Associate Update
Development Director... Hello Friends, We hope you’ve been enjoying your summer, it always seems to fly by. The fall season will be here before you know it and with this fall comes some exciting news the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph would like to share! The sisters will be hosting MapleFest at the Mount, the successor to the Mount Picnic. Transformation can be a beautiful thing! The new event is much like a caterpillar that turns into a beautiful butterfly. It will have many of the same great things that you loved about the picnic, but many new things to experience. Come out to MapleFest at the Mount, Sept. 8-10 and stay awhile. Visit with the sisters, stroll through the local arts and crafts booths, and grab a bite to eat at the variety of local food trucks/booths. Worried about not being able to buy a quilt? Worry no more, the sisters will have a Quilt and Craft booth. Don’t forget to buy raffle tickets! They are still $5 a piece, the winner will be announced at the end of the event, Sunday Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. You could be the next $10,000 winner! Hope to see you soon. God Bless,
Betsy Jo F. Mullins
August 2017
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Judy Embry Aimee McCarty Martha Alle Fr. Joe Mills Gene Tritsch Melissa Tuley Anna Mae Kaiser Peggy Clark Brenda Semar 13 Mary Ann Childs 14 Di Ann Jenkins Joanne Mason Donna Szurgot 15 Judy Gray Laurie Hicks 16 Jackie Sommers 18 Jennie Barthol Kim Clemons Haire Meg Synk Jody Ziegler 19 Nellie Coffman Mike Haughton 20 Serafina Mesnier 21 Priscilla Archunde Francis Steffen 23 Barbara Hasenstab Cathey Seaton 24 Beatriz Dansdill Rosann Whiting 25 Gerry Hasenstab Eileen Locke Kelly Roe 27 Sheila Blandford Sharon Speaks 28 Fr. Freddie Byrd Charlotte Paez Janet Rockers 30 Eddie Prunty
October 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12
Janet Kuper Patty Wernel Jean Gutierrez Betty Girten Jane Denton Genon Putnam Patricia Jamett Margaret Chavez Tom Payne Lena Dees Catherine Gawarecki Kristene Pickert Therese Allen Margaret Brasuel Carol O’Keefe Pat Wilson 13 Mary Ann Schilling 14 Alice Albus Margie Hill 15 Marie Hauser Betty Stone 16 Robert Greene, Jr. 17 Catherine Bockhold Victor Fromm 18 Anna Conn Shirley Hagman 21 Mariita Rodriguez 22 Ada Bader Margaret Gallegos 23 Lee Jerome 24 Alice Blazina Linda Lattus 25 Evelyn Kehder 26 JoAnne Horstmann 28 Keith Putnam 29 Benjamin Head 30 Lisa Guenther 31 Audrey Durbin Mary Lyne Jean Steffen
November 1 Ed Cecil Mel Howard 2 Dolores Polson 3 Claire Buckley Bobby Smyth 4 Will Payne 6 Odelean Hill 7 Joan DeBauge Karen Lasher 8 Raqúel Sepúlveda 9 Cindy Bornander Lorna Horishny 10 Kathy Kiper 13 Valentino Simpao Mary Ann Stewart Marilyn Terry 15 Carol Alvey 16 Lois Clark 17 Al Coleman 18 Annette Stokes 23 Terri Hubner 24 Donald Adams 28 Randy Shelby Sr. Jeannette Touchet, SEC 30 Shirley Palmer
Come join us for our new event... MapleFest at the Mount! “Same place, same weekend, same grand raffle, New Experience!” Friday, Sept. 8..................... 5 p.m.-7 p.m. PCraft and Food Booths! PUrsuline Sisters’ Craft Booth! Saturday, Sept. 9.............. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10............... 8 a.m.-3 p.m. PHow-to Workshops! The Sisters can’t wait to see you!
FREE ADMISSION! License #0290
For vendor space, raffle tickets or more information, contact Betsy Mullins: 270-229-2008 betsy.mullins@maplemount.org Keep up with what’s happening! #MountMapleFest • facebook.com/ursulinesmsj
MapleFest at the Mount
Grand Raffle Prizes: $5 Tickets You could win $10,000! • Quilt • $3,500 • $1,000 • $500 • $250 • $100
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In Loving Memory... SISTER MARY DURR, 98, died April 21 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 80th year of religious life. A native of Paul, Neb., Sister Mary was a hard worker who always kept a song in her heart. She was an educator for 34 years, most of those as a music teacher in Kentucky, New Mexico and Nebraska. She served as liturgy consultant for the Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., from 1973-99. She was the contact sister for Ursuline Associates Therese Fraize and Debby Ludwig. Survivors include two sisters, Sister Catherine Durr, CSJ, Kirkwood, Mo., and Aurelia Ann Inkret, Denver. The funeral Mass was April 25 – her 99th birthday – at Mount Saint Joseph. SISTER MARY LOIS SPEAKS, 72, died May 6 in her 54th year as an Ursuline Sister. A native of Henderson, Ky., she greeted everyone with a wide smile, and was always available with a listening heart. She loved nature and teaching, fought for social justice issues and helped organize the Ursuline Associates as their second director from 1991-96. She was a teacher, a principal and parish coordinator, and served in Kentucky and Nebraska, including as the charismatic renewal coordinator for the Archdiocese of Louisville (1982-89). She was the contact sister for Associate Phyllis Troutman of Raywick, her longtime friend and neighbor. Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Speaks of Henderson; three brothers, Don Speaks and William Francis Speaks of Henderson and John Speaks of Owensboro, and nieces and nephews. The funeral was May 10 at Mount Saint Joseph. SISTER JOAN WALZ, 86, died July 5 in Owensboro, Ky., in her 67th year of religious life. She was a native of Hawesville, Ky. Her former religious name was Sister Joan of Arc. Sister Joan was a very compassionate, hard-working and selfless person. She always knew when someone needed her to listen or to share her wonderful sense of humor. She was the contact sister for Associate Nettie Castle. She served in Kentucky and Nebraska, first as a teacher and principal, then as a nurse, parish minister and religious presence. She was director of retirement at Maple Mount from 1973-88, and served on the community’s Leadership Council from 1980-88, the last four years as assistant superior. She retired in 2016 and was active in prayer at the Motherhouse. Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Jackson of Owensboro, and a brother, George (Nancy) Walz, of Harned, Ky. The funeral Mass was July 10 at Mount Saint Joseph.
We Extend Deepest Sympathy To: • Sister Margaret Ann Aull, whose brother-inlaw, Randall Martin, died April 16. • Sister Catherine Barber, whose nephew, Bob Barber Jr, died June 5, and nephew, Herman Barber, died July 10. • Sister Joseph Angela Boone, whose grandnephew, Zachary Clooney, died July 7. • Sister Elaine Burke, whose sister-in-law, Frances Therese Burke, died May 27. • Father Freddie Byrd, whose mother, Charlotte, died May 3. • Violet Hamilton, whose brother, Bill Sims, died July 3. • Sister Mary McDermott, whose cousin, Tom McDermott, died May 6. • Sister Michael Ann Monaghan, whose brother, Anthony (Pete) Monaghan, died June 24. • Sister Betsy Moyer, whose uncle, Gene Osborne, died April 18. • Sister Susan Mary Mudd, whose brother, Victor Mudd, died June 19. • Sister Clara Reid, whose brother, Joseph Reid, died April 27. • Sister Suzanne Sims, whose uncle, C.W. Sims, died July 1. • Joyce York, whose aunt, Betty Pickering, died April 22. SISTER MARY JUDITH OSTHOFF, 90, died July 10 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 68th year of religious life. She was a native of Lenora, Kan. Sister Judith was an Ursuline Sister of Paola, Kan., until the merger of that community in 2008. Sister Judith served as a teacher in Kansas for over 30 years. She also ministered at the Paola motherhouse and volunteered at homeless shelters. Since her retirement in 1992, Sister Judith was active in the ministry of prayer. She moved to Maple Mount in 2009. She was the contact sister for Associate Rita Metzger. Survivors include a sister, Pat Ferguson of Shawnee, Kan., and nieces and nephews. The funeral Mass was July 14. NOTE: Memorial gifts for Sister Mary, Sister Mary Lois, Sister Joan and Sister Judith may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.
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Do your duty, correcting them with love and charity if you see them fall into some fault through human frailty.
- Eighth Counsel
Saint Angela Merici
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2017-2018
Quilt Club
raffle tickets now available!
Now is the time to purchase your Ursuline Sisters’ Quilt Club membership for only $20. You get 12 chances to win a homemade quilt! New monthly drawings start Oct. 6.
270-229-2009 maggie.matsko@maplemount.org License No. 0290
The first ongoing formation session, based on “Finding God in Our Everyday Lives,” will be available for Associate group meetings in August.
TRIP TO D.C.
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This wasn’t my first trip to Washington, D.C., but seeing this historic city through the eyes of these wonderful young adults made this excursion extra special. I have always had a heart for history, probably why I was influenced to study it in college, but I struggle to find the appropriate language to express how it feels to walk the streets and step inside the buildings that were once traveled and occupied by our nation’s founders. I took every opportunity to share this city’s rich history with any interested young person (and sometimes strangers). This was our school’s fifth consecutive Inaugural trip. As incredible as the experience was, it was not without its struggles (how to keep a group of 40 individuals together in a sea of thousands of sightseers) and surprises (the students found out on Inaugural day that there is life at 4 a.m.). When asked what was most memorable, a student replied – “Flying.” I had forgotten how amazing one’s first flight can be. Guess the Wright brothers would have understood the significance. (We visited that exhibit too.) Exhausting, exciting and enriching are quick descriptors of our week in Washington, but the impact on our lives is yet to be fully rendered.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS Aug. 11-12 and Nov. 3-5 – Yarn Spinning Retreats Aug. 26 – Associate Prayer Day at Mount Saint Joseph Conference & Retreat Center Sept. 8-10 – MapleFest at the Mount (on former picnic grounds) Oct. 11 – Associate Fall Commitment Ceremony in Motherhouse Chapel Oct. 12 – Regional Group Leader Fall meeting Oct. 14 - Marian Retreat Day with Monsignor Bernard Powers at MSJ Retreat Center Oct. 16 - New Spiritual Direction Training Program class begins Nov. 5 – MSJ Academy Alumnae Memorial Mass in Motherhouse Chapel Evening with an Ursuline dinner/presentations – Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5