2514 92nd Street, Luck, Wisconsin 54853 Tel: 715-472-2570

Email: mountcarmelhermitage@gmail.com www.hermitagearts.com

A Christmas Package for the Quarantined Faithful

O Wisdom, who proceeds from the mouth of the Most High,

reaching out mightily from end to end, and sweetly arranging all things,

come to teach us the way of peace. (Advent O Antiphon)

Its funny how time gives a different perspective on things. When the first notice

came down in March for our country’s two week quarantine, I took it as a challenge:

“Let me see how long I can go without leaving to buy groceries.” I said. Living as a

Carmelite hermit, to stay in place was not difficult . Working from home already, I

was able to survive on the food I had on hand. But many of you are not as lucky. I

understand it is a struggle for many who have lost their jobs or for parents to home-

school their children and maintain their jobs at the same time. What to do?

Many friends have told me about The Surrender Novena, written by an Italian

priest, Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo, where each of the daily prayers end with these words:

O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Friends tell me that it has had a

profound effect on the way they

live, for it helped them to find

peace in spite of the stresses that

the Covid pandemic imposed upon

them. Look it up on the internet

where you can easily print it out.

Using this for prayer for nine days

will help you to trust the Lord dur-

ing this stressful time. Think of Joseph and Mary as they fled into Egypt to es-

cape danger. Do you think they needed to trust in the Father for each day’s

needs? Yes! Are we not children of God through our Baptism? Our heavenly Father

wants to gift each of us with peace. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by

prayer and petition….present your requests to God.” Phil.4:7 If you like, send me your

petitions, and I will join you in prayer for your needs to be met and also for peace

of mind and heart as you live your lives during this difficult time.

Dear Friends of Mt. Carmel Hermitage,

Advent / Christmas 2020

In this issue: The Surrender

Novena

Closing Shop

Hermitage Arts

Advent Prayer

Prayer Petitions

An Advent Novena prayer to help you

prepare your heart for Christmas.

December 16 - 24

Jesus, you are the Radiant Dawn of our Sal-

vation. You leapt from eternity to time with-

in the womb of Mary your mother. Intervene

with your grace and bring an end to this pan-

demic, heal those who are ill, protect and

strengthen all healthcare workers, and bring

eternal rest for those who have died. Jesus,

thank you for hearing and answering all our

special intentions (name them here).

Amen

Now that I have been seven years at this new location, I

am re-evaluating my situation. I have decided to close

the liturgical vestment business as of January 1st,

2021. For 37 years I have been happy to serve the

Church in this way, but I believe that it is time to step

down. It has been wonderful to meet the priests, dea-

cons and others who have come to place orders. I have

loved being able to contribute

to the beauty of the Divine Lit-

urgy in our Church. To be sure,

the style of vestments have

changed over those many

years and I enjoyed the chal-

lenges. I will continue making

miscellaneous craft items such

as cards and tote bags which

can be sold in local gift shops.

Returning to watercolor paint-

ing is also on my “to-do” list.

The Hermitage Arts website will continue to be one place

where you can purchase all my notecards, as well as

Sympathy and Christmas cards. In this way you can con-

tinue your support for the Hermitage. Thank you!

I’m thinking of you as this strange year comes to a

close and I pray that this coming New Year will

bring you good health and peace! Even if this Christ-

mas may not be celebrated as it usually is, nothing

can prevent us from adoring Christ in our hearts.

Let us make some return to the God who humbled

himself for us: Adoration, Joy, Gratitude and Love.

With gratitude for your friendship and love, Christmas

Blessings from Sr. Kristine Haugen, Hermit of Mt. Carmel

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of

God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts

and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Closing Shop

“Winter Silence”, Watercolor

www.hermitagearts.com

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You may send me your prayer petitions by printing this page and mailing it to :

Mt. Carmel Hermitage

2514 92nd St.

Luck, WI 54853

OR

If you prefer to send your petitions by email hit REPLY ( NOT REPLY ALL) and it will reach me

at sisterkristine@icloud.com