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info@servitecenter.org www.servitecenter.org1000 College Ave W, P.O. Box 67; Ladysmith, WI 54848 715-532-0299

Spring-Summer 2016

Spring-Summer 2017

“My book…is the nature of created things, and any time I wishto read the words of God, the book is before me.”

-Anthony of the Desert

Oscar Romero - Saint of Liberation:March 24 is the anniversary of Archbishop Oscar Romero’s death. A voice for the voicelessand a champion of human rights, Blessed Oscar Romero is beloved around the world. In thisDVD series by Dr. Michael Lee, you are invited to explore Romero’s life and legacy. You willexplore Romero’s fascinating life: his humble beginnings, his courageous years as archbishopof a war-torn country, and his tragic assassination in 1980 while celebrating the Eucharist.

Through it all, Romero offered powerful theological reflections on Christ, spirituality, and the meaning of Christianlife today. Free will offering. Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 pm, March 23, 30, April 6, Sisters’ Residence.March 23: From Rome to San Salvador; Oscar Romero’s conversionMarch 30: The Church, Body of Christ in the World; The Political Dimension of FaithApril 6: Oscar Romero and Martyrdom today; Oscar Romero’s Legacy

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Creative Enjoyment

Come join us for another enjoyableMosaic class; the making of amosaic Garden Block. Many werepleased with the experience whenthey joined us for making a PeaceStone in the spring of 2016. Thistime we will be working withpictures and a transfer method. Ifdesired, bring your favorite, openline (Meaning lines don’t haveshading in them to work with. Thewider the lines the better), picture5x7 size. Pictures will also beavailable to choose from to createyour own design.  The class will belimited so register early. Pre- registration is required: Call 715-532-0299 or email info@servitecenter.org.Presenter: Beth Olson, localcreative artist. Cost: $10 plus $12materials fee. Saturday, May 6, 1:00-4:00 pm.

Sisters’ Residence.

SCL Grounds Open House. Please plan to join us for an Open House to the ServiteCenter/Servants of Mary

Grounds on Saturday, July 8.

You will be introduced to theplaces that are open to the publicfor private reflection throughoutthe spring, fall, and summer.Persons will be available to givethe background and other informa-tion at each site including theHealing Rain Garden, theLabyrinth, the Peace Pole and theMedicine Wheel. Come with yourquestions and experiences to share.Refreshments will be served.Saturday, July 8, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Servants of Mary Grounds.

Handmade Shawls bring Joy

andComfort to Others

Sharing of your talents and time isa great gift. Joining the Knit, Purl,Crochet, Pray group is an opportu-nity to share. This group meetsmonthly for a time of knitting andcrocheting, prayer and socializing.Come join us to give your time andtalents to prepare shawls for pre-senting to others. To request aprayer shawl to present to someonein time of need or celebration of aspecial event call - 715-532-0299.

Wednesdays, 2 - 4:00 pm, March 22, April 26, May 24.

Congregational United Church of Christ.

Creative CommunityOne Monday a month crafters meetto enjoy time working with othersand to share progress on projects.Adult coloring has become a currentinterest; books, pencils and gel pensare available for your use andshowing your creativity. Come jointhis group and bring your ideas. Mondays, March 27, April 24,

May 22. 10 - 11:30 am.Sisters’ Residence.

After May, meetings willresume again in the fall.

Ladysmith Locationsfor SCL ProgramsCongregational UnitedChurch of Christ

109 East Lake AvenueSisters’ Residence

1100 Port Arthur Road, Unit B(Located South of Walmart andWest of Indianhead Community

Action Agency Building (former OSM convent.)

Spiritual DirectorLadysmith area

Sister Sharon McCarthy, OSM (715-532-1769)

Our Mission

The Servite Center for Life, an interfaith ministryrooted in the Servite tradition,

presents spiritual, religious, and educational programs.

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Happenings at SCLThe winter months have not slowed SCL’splanned activities. In November a creative,prayerful experience was enjoyed by participantswho attended the Gratitude Beads programpresented by Sue Swanson.

The October No-Sew Ornament programcontinued to bear fruit as members of the SecularServites used the skills learned to makeChristmas ornaments to sell for a fundraiser.

Creative and generous people have come toenjoy being together and sharing gifts and ideasin the monthly meetings of the Prayer Shawlgroup and Creative Community. New membersare always welcome and encouraged to join us.

New insights were gained through the DVD series on the FourWomen Doctors of the Church. Participants enjoyed thediscussions and sharing after viewing the videos andresponding to reflections on their own faith journeys.

Nicole is our new manager for the SCL website. She has givena new look to the site. You are encouraged to visit the site andgive us your input.

Our SCL Board has lost a faithful contributing member withthe death of Sister Bonnie Alho. We are in need of new Boardmembers to continue to enhance our programs and services tothe people of our area. Please contact us if you can serve or canrecommend someone to serve on SCL Board. (715-532-0299;info@servitecenter.org)

GRATITUDE BEADS:PARTICIPANTS SELECTING BEADS

ORNAMENTS: CEAL, JANE,AND ELLEN OF THE SECULAR

SERVITE GROUP WORK ONORNAMENTS TO SELL.

SUE SWANSON ExPLAINSTHE MAKING OF THEGRATITUDE BEADS

In RemembranceOur Board Member, Sister Bonnie Alho,

died on January 28, 2017.

We grieve for the loss of the support and gifts she shared with our Servite Center for Life since itsbeginnings. Sister Bonnie served as a Board member recently since 2009 and was currently Vice

President for SCL. We are confident that God has given her new life as the faith she sharedcontinues to be present in the people she served so well.

$100 - 499Kelly CarlsonSr. Lucy DanielsBarb FlouroSt. Peters Women’s SocietyVictor & Jane SchiszikCase & Kathleen Wewerka

$50 -$99Elizabeth HarrisRoger LeGrandRev. Ken LutescherSusan ManorPatricia RunstromSr. Mary John VanderLoop

Up to $50Joe & Roberta BayeJoyce CichaJoan FijalkiewiczJo Ann FlaterTilly GaletkaSr. Clarice GierzakCarol JohnsonMadeline KepnerSr. Marie KifeJohn MedingerMarilyn MoquinJune NorgaardMeg PuigJerry & Jolene RogersVonnie RydlundJerry & Marilyn StearnsRobert & Sue Temp

MemorialsPat Dailey by Joe & Roberta BayeRichard Fijalkiewicz by Joan FijalkiewiczSr. Bernadette North by Elizabeth HarrisSr. Mary Pat Hill

by Kelly Carlson, Sr.,Lucy Daniels,Tilly Galetka, CarolJohnson, MadelineKepner, Sr. MarieKife, Roger LeGrand,John Medinger, JuneNorgaard, Jerry &Marilyn Stearns,Robert & Sue Temp,

Sr. Mary JohnVanderLoop, Case &Kathleen Wewerka

Charles & Lorraine Michels by Susan ManorFrances Rogers Family by Jerry & Jolene RogersJohn Runstrom by Patricia RunstromPatricia Stelzer by Susan ManorAdeline & Lee Sullivan by Vonnie RydlundEmma & HenrySwaenepoel by Vonnie Rydlund

Sr. Mary EugeniaTremblay by Sr. Lucy Daniels

In Honor ofSr. Clarice Gierzak by Rev. Ken Lutescher

VolunteersHealing-Rain GardenDonors:

Terry Dukershein,Mary Federle, Chris Flamme, Sandy Halada, Mary Heintz, Kathy Lindahl, Alice Meyer, Kathy Moreau,

Ellen Peterson, Janet Platteter, Olga Platteter , Sharon Schmidt,Martha Smart, Bonnie Stefczek,Mary Sweeney, Kelly Tindol, Pam Verdegan, Elsie Wallace, Marian Weinert

Mary HeintzMarilyn StearnsSCL Board MembersServants of Mary Sisters-Ladysmith

Thank You!

SCL DONORS 2016Our programs are made possible through the assistance of our friends who support us with monetary donationsand volunteer time, we are most grateful for the following persons who have benefited SCL throughout 2016.