Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Weekly Update – March 15, 2012 www.mothercabrini.org www.cabrinifoundation.org MSC International Leadership Meeting on Formation Missionary Sisters from ac ross the globe gathered in Rieti, Italy for a Leadership Meeting on Formation. Attending from the Stella Maris Province were Sr. Pietrina Raccuglia, Provincial (2 nd r.); Sr. Diane Olmstead, MSC, Provincial Councilor (front row, left of center); and Sr. Antonia Plata, MSC, Vocation Director (4 th l. front row.) Sr. Joan McGlinchey, Assistant General, Stella Maris Province (r) celebrated her 50 th Jubilee during the meeting. They are joined Sr. Patricia Spillane, Superio r General, (center, rear left) From March 4-10, 2012 the General Council of the Institute together with twenty six leaders, from Argentina, Brazil, Ethiopia, England, Guatemala, Italy, Nicaragua, Russia, Spain, Swaziland, and the United States gathered in Rieti, Italy for an International MSC Leadership Meeting on Formation. With such diversity of language and culture you can imagine the richness of sharing, story, and celebration. The objective of this meeting was To share our life and mission as MSCs, co- responsible for formation, refocusing our vision in light of our current reality for the future of the Institute.During our time together we shared our plans for Vocation Promotion, Initial Formation (preparation and formation during Novitiate and during the time of temporary vows), and on-goingformation (the continued formation of MSCs after final vows and Province formation efforts for Cabrini Lay Missionaries, Cabrini Mission Corps Missioners, Cabrini Companions and laity who collaborate with us in mission). Having listened to the efforts of all the various areas of the Institute every mission, region and province was asked to review their plans and integrate ideas they thought would be helpful in their reality. There was a wonderful spirit of sharing and collaboration that strengthened our hope and renewed our energy to continue in all our many efforts. 1
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MSC International Leadership Meeting on Formation
Missionary Sisters from across the globe gathered in Rieti, Italy for a Leadership Meeting on Formation. Attending from the Stella Maris Province were Sr. Pietrina Raccuglia, Provincial (2nd r.); Sr. Diane Olmstead,
MSC, Provincial Councilor (front row, left of center); and Sr. Antonia Plata, MSC, Vocation Director (4th l.front row.) Sr. Joan McGlinchey, Assistant General, Stella Maris Province (r) celebrated her 50th Jubileeduring the meeting. They are joined Sr. Patricia Spillane, Superior General, (center, rear left)
From March 4-10, 2012 the General Council of the Institute together with twenty six leaders, from Argentina, Brazil, Ethiopia, England, Guatemala, Italy, Nicaragua, Russia, Spain, Swaziland, and theUnited States gathered in Rieti, Italy for an International MSC Leadership Meeting on Formation. With such diversity of language and culture you can imagine the richness of sharing, story, andcelebration. The objective of this meeting was To share our life and mission as MSCs, co-responsible for formation, refocusing our vision in light of our current reality for the future of theInstitute.
During our time together we shared our plans for Vocation Promotion, Initial Formation(preparation and formation during Novitiate and during the time of temporary vows), and on-going formation (the continued formation of MSCs after final vows and Province formation efforts forCabrini Lay Missionaries, Cabrini Mission Corps Missioners, Cabrini Companions and laity whocollaborate with us in mission). Having listened to the efforts of all the various areas of the Instituteevery mission, region and province was asked to review their plans and integrate ideas they thought would be helpful in their reality. There was a wonderful spirit of sharing and collaboration thatstrengthened our hope and renewed our energy to continue in all our many efforts.
A major effort of the participants was todetermine 2-3 priorities, and strategies foreach priority that we would focus on as we prepare for the General Chapter of 2014. These priorities will be
communicated in the near future once thefinal draft of the conclusions of thismeeting are completed and translated.
International gatherings such as this arealways a profound gift and gracesabound. We felt very supported by the
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prayers of the Cabrini Family and we, forour part, were constantly praying for theneeds of the Institute. The meeting is
over, but now the work continues! There will be continued communication on how we will put inaction the various priorities and strategies that were defined during this meeting.
Collaboration and meaningful dialogue marked thegathering many plans and Institute priorities forformation were brought forth during the time in Rieti.
One added excitement of the meeting was thatcelebrated with Sr. JoanMcGlinchey, MSC the 50th anniversary of her life as aMissionary Sister of theSacred Heart of Jesus.Given the theme of formation, it seemed aperfect conclusion to our
time together. Of course,never miss an opportunitto celebrate together!
~submitted by Sr. Diane Olmstead, MSC
Sr. Joan McGlinchey renews her vows as a Missionary Sister. Sr. Joancelebrated the 50th Anniversary of her life as an MSC. How graced a timeto be able to be among her sisters from across the world to mark such asignificant and blessed event.
Baguio City, PhilippinesMedical-Dental Mission for SOSCFI Families
As part of SOSCFIs mission in providing health services for low income families, a Medical-DentalMission, in partnership with Pines City Doctors Hospital and Education Center, was conducted onMarch 3, 2012 at the Pines City Colleges. A total of 71 Save Our School Children Foundation Inc.families (SOSCFI) benefited from this activity with 100 children and 49 adults being seen.
Among the common treatments provided were head to toe assessmentfor children; scoliosis assessment; dental prophylaxis and extraction;and medical check-ups, which also included free medicine and vitamins.
The Pines City Education Center Colleges (of Nursing, Midwifery,Dentistry, and Physical Therapy) collaborated as a unit, and their
students were very active during the entire mission. All of the studentstook part in getting the baseline data of the patients, such as checking blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse rate, and other relevant information.
This mission was of great benefit to the families of SOSCFI, and we look forward to futurepartnerships with neighboring organizations to continue providing our families with not only curesfor illnesses, but also tools for preventive measures.
~ submitted by Sally Baybay, Social Worker at Save Our School Children Foundation, Inc.
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Session in Bloom and SOSCFI
From February 26 to March 4, Save Our School ChildrenFoundation, Inc. (SOSCFI) was able to promote and sellits livelihood products, as well as other goods from localNGOs, and other communities led by entrepreneurial women. During the entire month of February, butespecially in this last week, every year, tourists from allover the Philippines come to Baguio to experience thePanagbenga Festival or the Flower Festival. During
this week, Session Road, the main town road in Baguio City is closed off to all vehicles, and it ispacked with vendors and restaurants, all trying their best to entice visitors to buy their products andalso taste their food! With that being said, it is known that this is a key week in the year for local vendors to have their products reach a greater audience in the marketplace.
Among the products made by SOSCFI parents are candles, wooden handicrafts, peanut butter,strawberry jam, woven bags and wallets, and from other groups, beaded accessories and purses wereamong the items. From the Yagyagan community, the women in that area made bags constructed with colored plastic straws, which would be especially useful when going to the market! With BaguioCity being steadfast in eventually eliminating the use of plastic bags, these plastic straw bags provedto be a great alternative.
This was a great opportunity for SOSCFI to spreadits name among locals and tourists, and we look forward to future programs and opportunities where our livelihood products may reach areas nearand far. Mabuhay!
by: Crystal Catalan, CMC Missioner
CMC Study in Partnership with the LaSalle NonProfit Center
CMC Missioner Crystal Catalan (2nd r.) CabriniCompanion Lynie Abar (3rd r.) and Cabrini LayMissionary Jewel Rivera (c.) help out at theSOSCFI booth.
The LaSalle NonProfit Center in Philadelphia was recently engaged to conduct a study of CabriniMission Corps (CMC), which will begin in the next few weeks. We are confident given that CMChas entered its 20th year, that its a perfect time to take a step back, look at the value the CMCprogram has brought and continues to bring to the mission and CMC constituents (MSCs, ministry sites, missioners, advisory board members, etc.) and to gather information that will help make thebest decisions for the future. As such, please be advised that in the coming weeks, you may receivea survey requesting feedback on your experience of the program. We would be grateful to you fortaking the time to thoughtfully and prayerfully respond to the survey.
If you have any questions, you can direct them to Gina Scarpello, CMC Director at: [email protected]
Thank you for your help with this and your prayers for the study!
Each week during the Lenten Season we will be bringing you reflections written by the Missionary Sisters so that we may journey together in prayer.
For the fourth Sunday in Lent, our reflection is offered by Sr. Bernadette Anello, MSC
ReflectionfortheFourthSundayof Lent March18,2012 Throughout this Lenten season, Gods compassion is a focal point for my reflections. It has beena constant theme that comes in prayers, songs, readings, and experiences. Each encounterunderscores Gods great love, Gods passionate love. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me(Psalm 139); it invites me to more love than I could possibly imagine!
God so loved the worldyou and me and all of us, wherever we are
that He gave His only Son,.not material things, but the very One Whom He loved: Jesus, Who became human and showed us how to love that whoever believes in Hima call to deep faith, to follow Him in discipleship, to trust in His Word may not die but may have eternal life.Gods promise and pledge to each of us.
The above quote (Jn 3:16) taken from todays Gospel, is often repeated and familiar to many of us.Our God not only loves us, but actually lavishes us with love. Each time we bless ourselves with thesign of the Cross or pray the Stations of the Cross, or meditate on the Crucifix, we are reminded of
Love poured out for us.Our Lenten journey draws us closer to Holy Week. We walk the road to Jerusalem with Jesus and, atthe same time, Jesus walks with us on the road of our daily lives. Along the way, may Gods love andcompassion fill our hearts and transform us.
To view the Lenten reflections on line please visit: ~ Sr. Bernadette Anello, MSC
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Prayer Requests
Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Please pray for the administration, staff, residents and their families during this difficulttransition time in this organization.
Sr. Antonia Lanzone, MSC Please remember Sr. Antonia, who is presently at St. John's Hospital undergoing diagnostictesting. She is doing better and we hope to have her back at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in aday or so.
Ann Magaw Barbara Gaughan of St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY asks that we kindly keep her sister Ann Magaw in your prayers. Ann has been hospitalized again with multiplemedical complications. She always appreciates the Cabrini prayers.
Sr . Grace Panettieri. MSC Please keep Sr. Grace, who has taken ill, in your prayers. Grace is the sister of Sr. Lucy Panettieri, MSC, who flew to Sicily to be with her sister yesterday. Lucy wrote that her sisteris a bit better, but still needs to be monitored on the nursing floor.
Anthony Pimpinella, Your prayers are asked for Anthony, who sustained a second stroke recently and is presently in the Intensive Care Unit. He is the father of Mike Pimpinella, from Cabrini MissionFoundation.
Ken Phipps Sr. Renee Kittelson, MSC asks the prayers of the Cabrinian Community for her nieceshusband, Ken Phipps, who underwent an ankle replacement on Monday, March 12th. Pleasepray for his swift and uneventful recovery.
Therese Vassarotti Christine Elmer from Cabrini Health, Australia, asks the prayers of the CabrinianCommunity for Therese Vassarotti. Therese coordinates the Graduate Certificate inLeadership and Catholic Culture program at Australian Catholic University.
Currently, Therese is quite unwell and undergoing treatment for leukemia. She hoped to be well enough to lead the final unit in the course in Leading the Mission in Catholic Care of the Human Person in September 2012 but alternative arrangements have been made because
of her health concerns.
Christine Elmer writes, I feel fond of Therese and concerned for her well-being and it would mean so much if she could be included in the Sisters thoughts and prayers.
In Memoriam Elizabeth Cecere
Your prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth. She was the mother-in-law of
Cabrini Mission Foundation Board member Vincent Iannelli. Elizabeth passed away lastFriday after a long illness. Please remember the Cecere and Iannelli families at this time.
Blanche LaDuca Please pray for the repose of the soul of Blanche LaDuca who recently passed away. Blancheis the grandmother of Jennifer Sanfilippo, whose husband, Mark, is a close friend of Nick Vendikos of the Cabrini Mission Foundation.
