May 2014
VOL. XIX, NO. 4
“Jesus, Lover of Us All” theme of Associates Day 2014
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he topic for Associates and Sisters Day this June minister at Church of the Nativity in 14 is “Jesus, Lover of Us All,” with Ursuline Leawood, Kan., a suburb of Kansas City. Sister Kathleen Condry serving as the main Also included on Associates and speaker. Sisters Day will be a chance for Sister Kathleen will be adapting her talk from associates and sisters to discuss ways to the recent book, “Lover of Us All,” by Ursuline improve the Ursuline Associate program. Sister of Louisville Martha Buser. Many associates Sister Sharon Sullivan, congregational e l leader, will be in attendance to join in are likely familiar with Sister Martha’s first book r K ath about Saint Angela Merici, “Also in Your Midst.” that conversation. Any topic is open for In this latest book, published in 2012, Sister discussion, but associate groups have been Martha studied the paperwork used for Saint Angela’s asked to consider the following questions concerning canonization in 1807. She devotes one chapter of her lifetime commitments during their meetings this past book to the three qualities cited as exceptional for year to prepare for a discussion June 14: Saint Angela: strength of character, spirit of penance Should becoming a lifetime associate involve and reputation for sanctity. In the following chapter, a greater expectation than those making their the book lists her virtues to live by: wisdom, prophecy initial commitment? If so, what should that be? and discernment of spirits. Is there a need for two commitments? Sister Kathleen will weave these topics into her Is it acceptable if an associate makes an initial talk in the morning, and in the afternoon, a panel of commitment, but chooses not to make a associates and sisters will talk about someone they lifetime commitment? Continued on page 3 know with a great strength of character and who it was that modeled character for them. The topic for Associates and Sisters Day This may be the first chance that many associates is based on Ursuline Sister of Louisville will have to listen to Sister Kathleen, who has Martha Buser’s book, “Lover of Us All.” ministered solely in Kansas during her 44 years as an Many associates are likely familiar with Sister Ursuline Sister. She is an excellent speaker and has Martha’s first book on Saint Angela, “Also in a storied career as an educator, serving as a French Your Midst.” This second book offers further teacher, principal or president of several schools and reflections on the spirituality of the Ursuline as assistant superintendent for leadership and mission founder. There is no requirement to read the 52-page book in the archdiocesan schools. She was elected to the prior to Associates and Sisters Day, but if you want to, the Ursuline Sisters of books are available for purchase from the Ursuline Sisters Paola leadership for of Louisville. The cost is $5 per book, plus shipping and 22 years, including as handling. There will be a limited number of books available superior from 2002 for sale at Associates and Sisters Day. To order a copy, until the merger with Mount Saint Joseph call (502) 897-1811 or send your request to mailroom@ in 2008. Since 2009, ursulineslou.org or via mail to Ursuline Sisters, 3105 she has been pastoral Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206.
Associates and Sisters Day is Saturday, June 14th A registration form can be found on the back page.