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News NotesPROVINCE

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET AND ASSOCIATES • ST. LOUIS PROVINCE • MAY/JUNE 2016

May you breathe in thebeauty of summer with its power of transformation.

—Joyce Rupp



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Province News Notes is apublication of the Sisters ofSt. Joseph of Carondelet, St. LouisProvince. Its purpose is to promotedialogue and unity within theSt. Louis province and to keepmembers informed on those

subjects that promote communityand ministry.

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INSIDE THIS ISSU

HEALTH ANDWELLNESS

The Health & WellnessCommittee provides the“how” and “what” oftheir planning process.

2016 JUBILEEWe continue tocelebrate our jubilariansby sharing a few 60th

jubilee photos, honorarycontributions and thankyous.

ASSOCIATESPOTLIGHT

Associate DaveArmstrong writes abouthis ministry at JerusalemFarm in Kansas City.

CONTENTSProvince Leadership News .............. ............... .............. ............... ............... ..... 3-5

Health & Wellness Committee ............................................................................6Congregational News .............. ............... .............. ............... .............. ............. 7-82016 Tabitha Grants .............................................................................................9Association ..........................................................................................................10Sharing of the Heart ...........................................................................................11CSJ Life ................................................................................................................12MCRI ....................................................................................................................132016 Jubilee .............. .............. ............... .............. ............... .............. ............ 14-15Archives ...............................................................................................................16Necrology: Sister Rose Mary Murphey .............................................................17Necrology: Sister Mary John Dillard .................................................................18Necrology: Sister Mary Reinhart .......................................................................19Necrology: Sister Marianne Thomas.................................................................20Necrology: Sister Elizabeth Ann O’Donnell .....................................................21CSJ Book Club .............. ............... .............. ............... ............... .............. ....... 22-23CSJ Event Recap: Generosity of Joseph of Honors Gala ..............................24CSJ Event Recap: Linger Over Breakfast ........................................................25CSJ Events & Happenings ............. .............. ............... .............. ............... .... 26-27Calendar .............................................................................................................28

May the God of summer give us beauty.May the God of summer give us rest.May the God of summer give us joy.May the God of summer give us inner light.May the God of summer give us what we need for healing.May the God of summer give us a sense of satisfactionin the works of our hands.May the God of summer give us shelter when innerstorms threaten our peace of mind and heart.May the God of summer lead us to amazing discoveriesas we travel the inner roads of our soul as well.

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SUMMER PRAYER BY JOYCE RUPP

Prayer is shortenedversion oforiginal.






Now take hold of the hands near you.Raise them together, in love, in

strength. Lean in on each other.Push out against the false walls thatimprison

Your mind, your body, your spirit.Don’t ever take “no” for an answer.

Your “yes” is more powerful than any “no.”You go, girl. I’ll be back here, pushing.

What is your response? Remember, we can’ttake “no” for an answer! Our “yes” is morepowerful than any “no.”

Some of the groans to respond to:• One billion people live in extreme

poverty.• One in 10 have no access to school.• Women do 70% of the work yet earn

just 10% of the income.• Eleven children die every minute of

every day.• 830 women die every day in childbirth.•

One in 10 lack access to safe drinkingwater.• One in three live without access to

toilets.• 1.1 billion people live without electricity.• Violence costs $140 trillion and 1.6

million lives.(Ann Scholz, LCWR)

Sisters and associates, we are Easter Peoplelled with new life, with hope, and gifted bythe Holy Spirit. Each of us is called to listento the groans, to respond whole-heartedlyin love, and to celebrate the life of each childaround our globe; to celebrate the gifts of allcreation!

“Possibility only lives on the edge!” Will youlive on the edge with me?

Province Leadership

PL Message continued ... 2016 PROVINCE ASSEMBLYFriday, July 29 - Sunday, July 31

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish4900 Ringer Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129

Te format for this year’s Province Assembly will be the same as layear, with sisters and associates having separate meetings the rst dFriday, July 29. Both groups will be together all day on Saturday, Ju30, and Sunday, July 31 until noon.

Te only assembly event being held at the Carondelet Motherhouse the annual Finance Report at 4 p.m., followed by dinner at 5 p.m. oTursday, July 28. Any associates travelling from outside the St. Lo

area are welcome to attend this dinner.

Any sisters wishing overnight accommodations at the motherhouseduring the assembly should contact Denise Raggio, hospitalitycoordinator, at 314-678-0478 or [email protected] for availability.

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel fto contact any member of Province Leadership.

Flat Fontbonne joins her CSJ sisters and the Avila community ona customized journey-of-a-lifetime hosted by Avila President Ronand Suzanne Slepitza with commentary from local experts Sisters

Joan Lescinski and Kitty Hanley. Pictured (l-r) are Sisters Ann CharlesEverett, Ann Strizek, Kitty, Mary Ann Figlino, Marie Joan Harris, Joanand Kathy Crowley.



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CORPORATION & COUNCILJANUARY MINUTESJan. 12 MeetingCorporationAccepted• Minutes of Board of Directors

of the Corporation meeting heldDec. 15, 2015

• December 2015 FinancialStatements

Approved• Catholic Charities Flood

Relief—$10,000• English utoring Project—$10,000• Youth Ministries Coordinator,

Sts. eresa & Bridget—$5,000

CouncilAccepted• Minutes of the Province Council

Meetings held Dec. 14-15, 2015• Sponsorship Statement

Approved• Patrimony Requests (2)•

Education Request (1)• ravel Requests (2)• Federation Event participants,

St. Louis Province

Updated• S. Ilia Delio Presentation

Jan. 22 MeetingCorporationApproved• NLC Service Agreement

FEBRUARY MINUTESCorporationAccepted• Minutes of Board of Directors of the

Corporation meeting held Jan. 12• Minutes of special Board of

Directors of the Corporationmeeting held Jan. 22

Approved• Micronancing Partners 2016

African Gala—$1,250• Gateway Region YMCA Annual

Campaign—$2,500• CWI Beautiful ransformations

Gala—$5,000


meetings held Jan. 11-12

Approved• Patrimony Requests (3)• Extended ravel Requests (3)• Education/Workshop Requests (4)

Updated• Auxiliary Fund Report• Design eam Process• Core eam Reporting

MARCH MINUTESCorporation

Accepted• Minutes of Board of Directors of theCorporation meeting held Feb. 4

• January 2016 Financial Statements

Approved• Black Repertory Teater—$1,000• St. Patrick Center—$500• NCR Annual Appeal—$5,000• Little Sisters of the Poor—$200• Motherhouse Replacement Window

Project


meetings held Feb. 3-4

Approved• Extended ravel Requests (2)• Renewal of Vows Request (1)• Province Chapter Sessions, 2018-19

Updated• Motherhouse Study ask Force• Heartland Federation meeting • Sponsorship Day, KC

APRIL MINUTESApril 1 MeetingCorporationApproved• Julie Mize, S. Mary Carol Anth, an

Michael Pressimone to the Board oDirectors, St. Joseph’s Academy

• Regina Mooney as president ofSt. Joseph’s Academy

• Mother eresa of Calcutta in BloomEvent—$550

April 12 MeetingCorporationAccepted• Minutes of Board of Directors of th

Corporation meeting held March 8• Minutes of special Board of

Directors of the Corporationmeeting held April 1

• February 2016 Financial Statement

Approved• SJID—$150,000• School Bell Breakfast—$1,000• National Religious Vocation

Conference—$1,000• Journey to New Life—$25,000• Water With Blessings—$650• SJID New Board Member


meetings held March 7-8

Approved• Patrimony Request (1)• Extended ravel Requests (4)

Updated• Health & Wellness Committee




Health & Wellness Committee

Province Leadership recognized the need to initiatesuccession planning for the Office of Senior Ministry andthe Community Life Coordinator at Nazareth LivingCenter. Te Committee on Health and Wellness was formedand began meeting in August 2015. In considering how bestto approach the health and well-being of every sister, thecommittee decided to design a program that would includeevery member irrespective of her age.

In the last two issues of ourProvince News Noteswe sharedthe purpose and goal (the “why”) of the committee’s assignedtask: “to develop a comprehensive, holistic, integratedapproach to facilitate the optimal health and well-beingof every member of the province.” Our objective is thatevery sister in the province will enjoy a quality of life that issatisfactory to her.

Te rst article provided an introduction, and the secondgave an overview of the roles and scope of the servicesprovided by the Office of Senior Ministry and theCommunity Life Coordinator at Nazareth. In this, our thirdarticle, we share the guiding philosophy of our work(the “how”) and the key elements of the integrated approach(the “what”).

Te HowTe committee chose to use person-directed care as itsphilosophical framework. Simply stated, this means thateach person is actively engaged in determining how shewould like to receive support, service and assistance thatmay be needed. We believe that mutuality and respectfor each person’s desires should be given recognition andconsideration. We are also relational; we live in communityand share a common life.

As interdependent persons, we all want to participate indecisions that affect us. We also recognize that dialogue anddiscussion may be needed to arrive at an acceptable courseof action that takes into account the individual’s needs andpreferences and the community’s perspective. A guidingquestion is, “Does this decision incorporate person-

directed care?” Tis approach is particularly important wheconsidering the most appropriate place of residence for easister in the province.

As members of a religious community, we have committedto each other to share all things in common, especially ouresources. We make decisions and choices with this in minand seek to balance individual preferences with the commgood. We value our ability to make choices and we exerci

this in the context of our communal life and our religiousvows.

Te WhatTe committee selected ve key elements that wouldcompose the desired integrated, holistic approach: safety,living environment/place of residence, support systems,resources and transition.

Safety considers both personal and environmental aspectsDo I feel safe where I am living? Is my living environmesafe? Can modications be made to enhance my personalsafety?

Personal living environment or place of residence must beevaluated in such a way that it leads to an honest, realisticdescription of my current state. Tis evaluation includesa cognitive, psychological, physical, social and spiritualassessment. In performing this evaluation, we seek toanswer the question, “Does the living environment reectconsideration of the individual’s needs and preferences anresponsible use of community resources?”

Support systems describe the current support the individuenjoys from family, friends and members of the CSJcommunity who are in close proximity. Are there adequatopportunities for socialization and spiritual support forfaith, prayer and retreat?

Resources address those aspects an individual currently uto obtain groceries, health and dental care, and medicines.Resources also address how nances are managed and ifcontinuing to live in the current place of residence is an

Planning Process UpdateThe How & The What




CARONDELET MAGAZINEHAS ARRIVED!

The rst issue of this congregationalpiece focuses on Peru.

We are proud to share with youCarondelet , a collaboration betweenthe congregational communicationsand mission advancement ofces.

It was mailed out in early May. (If youdid not receive your copy, contact thePrint Shop at 314-678-0333). It is alsoavailable online at www.csjcarondelet.org/carondelet-magazine.

Special thanks to:

• Kim Westerman, congregationalcommunications coordinator, formanaging the project and bringingit to fruition.

• St. Paul's Ann Thompson and RalphScorpio (communications and

mission advancement) for visitingPeru to capture the experience forus.

• To the GHR Foundation for the grantthat funded their trip.

• And to the sisters and people ofPeru who shared their stories withlove.

THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH BELIEVEthat creation is a sacred trust given to thewhole Earth community.

WE BELIEVEin the interdependence ofhumanity and nature and recognize ourharmful impact.

WE COMMITourselves to act with urgency

to protect her stability and integrity and tocelebrate her beauty wherever we are.

JOIN US in caring for our common home.

PRAYER & ACTION ON

LAUDATO SI

Love of God and neighbor without distinctionTHE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET

Download our free reection guide at csjcarondelet.org

appropriate use of the common fund. Are broader community resourcesreadily available if needed? Tese may include access to durable medicalequipment, assistance with light housekeeping, meal preparation, personalcare and transportation. Does the person have a current durable power ofattorney for health? Is one of the persons listed a member of the province?(Tis may be necessary if decisions are made that involve province funds.)Does the sister have a designated CSJ contact?

ransition involves determining those events that may require an evaluationleading to a change in place of residence. Such a change may be relocation toSt. Louis or movement from independent living to some type of supportivecare, including maximum support.

Our next communication will describe the “who”: the vision for successionfrom our current dual roles of the Senior Ministry Office and theCommunity Life Coordinator to a program and its key roles that address thehealth and well-being of every sister as we continue our life journey together.

Congregational News

Laudato Si Anniversary: The week of June 12-19 is the majorinternational celebration of the encyclical’s anniversary to reect on

Laudato Si’s message and express our gratitude to Pope Francis bytaking action to bring the encyclical to life.




Congregational News

For more than 20 years, the communication directors fromthroughout our congregation have been gathering annuallyto share and plan. Tis month, they met together for the21st time in St. Paul, Minnesota. Te faces around thetable may have changed over the years, but the spirit ofcollaboration remains the same.

Among the projects the communicators have worked on

together over the past year are: creating a new congregationalmagazine (see page 7), ads inAmerica Magazine andthe National Catholic Reporter , and statements on issuesranging from the shooting in Charleston to the Syrianrefugee crisis. We have also seen an increase in informationand story sharing across our social media accounts and inour publications. You may notice Flat Fontbonne in thephoto above. She is a fun new social media theme youmay see popping up on our accounts with the hashtag#FlatFontbonne.

Te 2015 year saw the hiring of Kim Westerman as thecongregational communications coordinator. She has helpour leadership team communicate more effectively withour members and organized more collaboration across ouvarious units through regular video conferences between of the communication directors.

For the coming year, the communicators are excited to

publish another issue of the congregational magazine,Carondelet. Tey also plan to update the information foundabout the congregation onWikipedia and help to publicize new justice-focused curriculum called "Walk with Wisdom

All of the communicators agreed that the past year has bea good one, and they are excited to see what 2016 holds foour congregation!

Congregational Communicators Meet in St. Paulby Kim Westerman, Congregational Communications Coordinator

Front row (l-r): Sarah Baker; Kim Westerman; and Mary Rose Noonan, CSJ, Albany communications director.Back row (l-r): Jenny Beatrice; Pat Houlihan, CSJ, Albany communications assistant; Barbara Dreher, CSJ,CLT liaison; Ann L. Thompson, St. Paul communications, with Flat Fontbonne; Michaela Charleston, St. Paulcommunication specialist; Meyling Eliash-Daneshfar, Los Angeles director of communications and public

relations; and Carol Louise Smith, CSJ, Los Angeles communications assistant/graphic designer.




2016 Tabitha GrantsFor this funding cycle, the Tabitha Grant Committee received a total of 34 applications,

requesting over $320,000. This year the committee disbursed a total of $200,000 to the following organizations:

Agatha Amani House, $5,000Funding for the Affordable Sanitary Pad Project inKenya, Africa.Annunciation House, Inc., $10,000Shelter to immigrants eeing economic crisis and poverty,violence and oppression in the El Paso region.Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, $6,000Supports safe shelter to low-income, older adults withmental illness and functional disabilities.Carondelet Community Betterment Federation,$5,000Te Sustainable Garden & Farmers Market will providelocally-grown produce and lower costs to Carondelet arearesidents.Center for Con ict Resolution, $9,800Assists children and youth at-risk for violence, providingalternatives for solving conict in the Kansas City metroarea.Center for Women in Transition, $9,100Funding will be used for the Mentoring and AdvocacyProgram to economically poor women in the criminal justice system.CHARG Resource Center, $10,000Te David Quarton Drop-In Center assists low-incomepeople living with mental illness in the Denver area.

EXCEL, Inc., $10,000Funding for LED Light Installation in ve properties.

Institute for Peace & Justice, $3,000Solving Our Situations (SOS), an educational programfor women ex-offenders from the Missouri EasternCorrectional Center, Pacic, Missouri.Jerusalem Farm, $10,000Funds will be used for sustainability initiatives.Journey to New Life, $10,000Te Journey House shelters economically poor womenreturning to society from prison or jail in the Kansas City

area.Latinos En Axion St. Louis, $6,000English as a Second Language and Cooking/Nutritioncourses to Latino immigrants in the St. Louis area.Marian Middle School, $10,000Academic and educational programs focusing on theenvironment and sustainability to low-income students ofMMS.

Maternal, Child & Family Health Coalition, $4,000FLOURISH St. Louis Program, addressing the issue ofhigh infant mortality in the St. Louis region.MicroFinancing Partners in Africa, $6,500Te Fistula Prevention Program provides pre-natal care anddelivery to pregnant women in African regions.Migrant & Immigrant Community Action Project,$10,000Te Family Unity Project provides legal services toimmigrants.Ministry Formation Program, $3,000

rains members of the Deaf Community to become activelay ministers in the Roman Catholic Church.Most Holy Trinity Catholic School & Academy,$7,500Funding for the L.O.V.E. Project, a character education andsocial justice program for students.New Ways Ministry, $9,800Womanjourney Weavings promotes equality andunderstanding for LGB persons through educationalprograms and public awareness.North Grand Neighborhood Services, $8,000Funding for supplies and equipment for propertydevelopment and the Angel Baked Cookie program.Our Lady’s Inn, $10,000

Provides care and shelter for homeless, pregnant womenand their children.Queen of Peace Center, $6,800Behavioral healthcare to women with addiction, theirchildren and families residing at St. Philippine Home,St. Louis.St. Francis Xavier (College) Church, $10,000Documentation outreach assistance for marginalizedlow-income men and women and their children.Sisters of St. Joseph—Gulu, $5,000Education assistance to needy students in the Gulu District,

Uganda, East Africa.Solid Ground Washington, $5,500Workshop sessions for homeless adults and teenagers in theSeattle area.Whole Health Outreach, $10,000Supports the Healthwise for Life Senior Program insoutheastern Missouri.




ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHTDAVE ARMSTRONG, CSJA

A new kind of communityis growing in Kansas City,Missouri’s oldest survivingneighborhood. Jerusalem Farm,which turned four years old onMay 1, the Feast of St. Josephthe Worker, is a Catholicintentional community strivingtransform lives through serviceretreat experiences, sustainableliving and home repair.

As the co-founder, board chairand all-around volunteer, I join with other committedvolunteers to grow the Farm’smission—to share the messageof peace for all through thefour gospel cornerstones ofprayer, community, service andsimplicity.

Te entire ministry is built upon the foundation that the

development of community is facilitated by the creationof relationships.

In an area populated by refugee families with people of50 different ethnic groups residing in a two-mile radiusof the Farm, the need to break down walls and provide aplace for people to encounter one another as a commonhuman family is enormous--even overwhelming.

Trough our outreach efforts, volunteers not only helpwith our homeowners, but more importantly, they are

called to be in relationship with one another and withthose whom we serve.

Tis basic understanding of the charism of the Sistersof St. Joseph is lived out in our intentional communityevery day. Volunteers who spend a week at the Farmare immersed in a culture ruled by relationship over

things—relationship with God, self, others and Earth.We invite everyone to share prayer as we come togetherin community. We invite everyone to recognize theirrelationship with Earth. Jerusalem Farm is a place whereserving the dear neighbor and serving God are one inthe same.

o learn more about Jerusalem Farm and to discoverthe many ways to get involved and become part of ourcommunity, visit www.jerusalemfarm.org.

And for a more “relational” way to learn about us, pleasecontact me at [email protected]. I will tellyou more about this ministry of the four cornerstonesand arrange a visit for you to encounter our uniquecommunity.

Mia Rosinski (Avila 1650 Society), Sara Francesconi (Jerusalem FarmCommunity), Dave Armstrong, Alishiya Kapoor (Jerusalem FarmCommunity) and Aaron Arnzen (Avila’s 1650 Society)




Sharing of the Heart

It's 7:30 a.m. People start getting off the elevator to maketheir way to the dining room. Some walk, some walk withwalkers, a few are in wheelchairs. Tese are the early riserswho check out the sunrise. I am not one of them. As a "morning person," I appear on the scene a little past8 a.m. Entering the large dining room, I pass the FashionReview Board seated at able 2 in the front of the room.Tey are usually very complimentary on my ensemble, buton occasions offer suggestions for improvement. One ofthese was to move a shirt button one-fourth inch to the left

for a more pleasing t. I did and it did.At my table, Jack appears holding two large coffee pots:regular and decaf. Jack is one of the high school studentswho comes to Nazareth in the morning a few days aweek to learn life skills as part of a special program. As heapproaches, he sings—to the tune ofTe Muffin Man —"Doyou know the coffee man [ll in the repetitive lyrics]whoworks at Nazareth Lane?" His beautiful smile is a sunrise initself. Not so long ago, I noticed a dim shadow of a futurebeard on his 17-year-old handsome face. I love it when our

Sister Care Persons join in for a greeting, a cup of coffee,even a whole breakfast. Tey add meaning to their title of"Care Persons."

Te wait staff collects our menus and our ordered breakfas"just comes." Te food is quite good with a variety of itemto choose from: cereal, bacon and eggs, sausage, muffins,fruit, and on Sundays donuts! Our Nazareth Dining Room houses a family of a specialkind. We celebrate birthdays there with song, cards and

gifts. Tere we can keep in contact with one another with asimple smile and a cheerful "Good morning." Tere news owhatever kind, good or bad, meets you almost at the door.

Our dining room is a holy place. Tere, friendships grow,condences are shared, worries are eased, and best of all jare celebrated. All this comes from hearts knowing lovinglistening is at the table. A sacred communion develops.Tere both body and soul are nourished. It is indeed holyground.

Breakfast at Nazarethby Sister Laura Ann Grady

Te Community of St. Joseph in Green Bay, Wisconsin,spent the morning of March 19 in reective prayer, focusedon personal and corporate meanings of commitment inliving “loving unity.”

Te morning concluded with a commitment ritual as MaryArmbrust and Paula Rieder made their initial commitmenas associates. Te other associates and sisters in Wisconsineach renewed aloud the meaning of commitment intheir unfolding lives as members of the Community ofSt. Joseph. Te commitment of the new associates wasaccepted by Marie Robillard, standing in for AssociationCo-Directors Peggy Maguire and Kay Komotos. Marie habeen an associate for 23 years and is the “elder associate” Wisconsin.

A communal lunch concluded the day for the CommunitySt. Joseph and guests. Tis joyful and prayerful gathering othe community in Wisconsin was a tting way to celebratthe festival of St. Joseph as a prelude to Holy Week.

Green Bay Associates Make Initial Commitmentsby Sister Shawn Madigan

Pictured (l-r): S. Shawn Madigan, Paula Rieder, Mary Armbrust, Marie Robillard, and S. Judy Miller.




CSJ Life

The Beauty of Communityby Sister Sarah Heger

As we talk about the future of religious life, alternative formsof membership are nearly always part of the discussion.While discernment houses, like Fiat, are not a formal formof membership, they provide live-in experiences for thoseconsidering religious life, a supportive community for thosediscerning life in general, and a way for the charism to betransmitted as the discerners and sisters share life together. “Being able to experience community as part of thediscernment process allows me to look deeper into whatreligious life is before deciding to enter. It has deepened

my appreciation for religious life and helped me realize Iam going in the right direction,” says Kate McFall, a rstgrade teacher at Most Holy rinity who is nishing her yearat Fiat. Kate has started the application process with theDaughters of Charity. “Living in community is like coming home to a family,though not a traditional family. Being at Fiat has encouragedme to try things I never would have on my own,” says RachelShedd, a senior at Fontbonne completing her second year atFiat. Rachel is planning to begin a master’s in social work at

Saint Louis University in the fall.

“I like seeing how other people live their day-to-day livesRachel says about her roommates. “Kathleen takes timeto pray every morning. Sarah is in her prayer chair in theevening. Community gives different examples of how I wto live my own life.” “Isn’t that the beauty of community?” Kate says. “Te fourof us range in age from twenty-two to seventy-somethingWe come together to laugh, giggle, play games, ght overtrays, and live.”

Te benets, however, are not just for the women livingwith us. Tis exible form of community provides us withinsights into what may be coming for the next generationreligious life. It forces us to continually evaluate communand the way we are living. In our CSJ language, it is acontinual call to the More.

Neither Kate nor Rachel has plans to become a Sister of S Joseph. However, there are women living with us who doHow is the time dened? Can it count as time in candidacWhile the future of religious life with its many questions

continues to develop, discernment houses are playing animportant role for the women living with us and for us as community as we work to listen to our evolving call.

Kathleen Murphy, Rachel Shedd, Kate McFall and S. Sarah Heger




MCRI

Spring Report Some Things DO Change!

by Sister Barbara Jennings

COAL INI IA IVES

Arch Coal and Peabody Energy led for bankruptcy whilepaying their executives close to $5 million, a decrease fromlast year of about 33% and 13% respectively. Both companiesare still mining coal, mostly in the Powder River Basin buthave stopped mining in other areas, Colorado, CentralAppalachians and Montana. Neither company had anannual shareholder meeting this spring.

Exxon Mobil shareholders led a “Moral Imperative”resolution which calls the company to adopt a policyacknowledging the imperative to limit global averagetemperature increases to 2 degrees C, which includescommitting the company to support the goal of limitingwarming to less than 2 degrees C.” EXM challenged theresolution but lost at Securities and Exchange Commission;this sets a precedent for other companies to receive this sameresolution. Te EXM annual meeting was held on May 25.

Ameren shareholders voted 8.6% on a resolution to report

on how Ameren could decrease its climate change impactsby a more aggressive renewable energy adoption. Te vote,sponsored by Sierra Club and As You Sow, could be broughtback next year. Missouri and Illinois are the second andthird highest coal-consumption states in the United States.MCRI members will continue to dialogue on water and coalash, possibly ling a resolution in fall 2016.

SSM Health has committed to an investment programfocused on mitigating climate change and “fully divest all ofits investments in coal production companies.”S L Business

Journal, 04/28/16.

WA ER INI IA IVES

Monsanto continues to implement the CEO WaterMandate, a commitment they signed in April 2014, atthe urging of MCRI/ICCR. Te commitment is to:account for internal water performance and basins inwhich they operate; assess water-related business risks andopportunities and negative impacts; dene a policy and

performance targets; implement water strategies within anin the supply chain; and monitor and communicate progre

Resolutions at Monsanto and Votes, 01/29/15: Reporton certain matters related to Glyphosate, 5.3%; Report onlobbying, 20.8%.

HUMAN RIGH S INI IA IVES

Boeing introduced a Global Citizenship Supplier Award

this year because of our encouragement to consider howthey would award a supplier for an exemplary year in humrights, anti- trafficking, etc. Our job now is to make sure taward goes beyond philanthropic practice into real labor justice. Boeing has done a considerable amount of work iits supply chain in connection to conict minerals.

Walmart , despite its talk about social and environmentalresponsibility, is sourcing tuna from Tai Union Group,a very large canned tuna supplier, notorious for oceandestruction and abuse of workers. Look at that tuna sourc

before you buy.

Te third anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse was April24. Members of ICCR signed a statement to clothingcompanies to commit to complete and disclosed remediatto workers; to use their leverage to the establishment ofeffective, proactive safety committees; and to publiclydisclose their supplier factories and sub-contractors, startiin Bangladesh. Poor wages and working conditions arecertainly among the causes of labor and sex trafficking.

Change does happen! Tere were a record 94 resolutionsrelating to climate change this spring. Most of them quotePope Francis andLaudato Si. “Te climate is a commongood, belonging to all and meant for all.” Earth is ourcommon home!

Please contact me at [email protected] if yohave any questions or comments about these shareholderactions. And please keep our work in your prayers.




Reception of 1956: On May 7, the 2016 60th jubilarians gathered in Holy Family Chapel surrounded by familyand friends for a special Mass in their honor. Pictured are: (Back, l-r) Sisters Monica Kleffner, Rita Louise Huebner,Martha Niemann, Barbara Ellen Fleury and Mary Ann Potts. (Front, l-r) Sisters Mary Joyce Bringer, Carol Olson.Phyllis Bardenheier, Barbara Moore and Jean Junak.

Several sisters provided the celebration’smusic (l-r): Ida Berresheim on violin, NancyLiddy and Mary McGlone on guitar, andLinda Straub and Betty Leiwe on vocals, andS. Bonnie Ann Murray on piano.

A friend of the sisters, Fr. DickLavoie, La Sallette Missionary,led the celebration.

S. Mary Ann Potts openedthe event with a specialperformance on the piano.




75 Years Sister Laurita Joseph NemecSister Martha Ritter

70 Years Sister Ann Albrecht

Sister Ruth BaudhuinSister Leo Ann Bub

Sister Ruth Marie BurkartSister Anna John Igoe

Sister Ruth La VarSister Christine Massman

Sister Justine OstiniSister Edward Cecilia

SchniedermeierSister Kathleen Stack

60 YearsSister Phyllis BardenheierSister Mary Joyce Bringer

Sister Barbara Ellen FleurySister Helene Gutchewsky

Sister Rita Louise HuebnerSister Jean Junak Sister Monica Marie KleffnerSister Maureen Kottenstette

Sister Barbara MooreSister Patricia MurphySister Martha Niemann

Sister Carol OlsonSister Mary Ann Potts

50 Years Sister Barbara Lynn Dreher

Sister Jeanne JanssenSister Mary Frances Johnson

Sister Anne KellySister Marilyn Lott

Sister Linda Carol Maser

Honorary ContributionsTe names listed are those who made contributions in honor of the 2016 jubilarians.

S. Phyllis BardenheierS. Michael Terese BauerA. Diane CalcaterraCommunity Life staff at NazarethLiving CenterS. Jean Katherine deBloisA. Ann DeMariaS. Francis Regis FeiseS. Rita FlahertyS. Joy Gilder

S. Laura Ann Gruber

John Komotos, Jr. & A. Kay KomotosA. Marilyn F. KoncenS. Ann LandersA. Peggy M. MaguireS. Linda MarkwayAssociates Roland and Marie MartirS. Kathleen O’MalleyA. Judith A. RussellA. Mary G. SheppardA. Nancy A. Siefker

From S. Ruth Baudhuin: Tank youfor prayers, gifts, Masses and wellwishes during my jubilee.

From S. Jean Junak: Tank you foryour loving presence at our jubileecelebration and for the gifts of masses,donations, money and lovely cards. Iam very grateful.

From S. Monica Marie Kleffner:Tank you for your greetings andremembrance at Mass in celebration ofmy 60th jubilee. I am grateful for yourgood wishes and prayers.

From S. Christine Massman: Tankyou very much for your loving presence

at my 70th jubilee celebration, foryour prayers, cards, notes, gifts anddonations given to charities andministries. May God bless each of you.

From S. Barbara Moore: Tankyou for your presence, prayers, cards,Masses offered, and donations to your

favorite charities in honor of my 60thanniversary as a Sister of St. Joseph ofCarondelet. I am grateful to God andto each of you faithful companions, forwhatever length of time, on my 60-year journey. May we continue together in

faith, hope and love.From S. Justine Ostini: Tankyou for the many gifts, cards, andgreetings for my 70th jubilee. Youwere most generous. I really enjoyedmy time there at Nazareth and all thewonderful people. God Bless You.

From S. Mary Ann Potts: I cannotbegin to thank you enough for all yournotes, enrollments, Masses and gifts to

the mission at the time of my jubilee.It meant so much to me. I am verygrateful to you and to all the peoplewho did so much to make the jubileecelebration such a wonderful time. Allthis came at a time of Sister Helen’sone year anniversary of death.

Thank You

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Meeting Our AncestorsPro le of an early sister who died

in the month of Mayby Sister Jane Behlmann

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Sister Mary Andrew Byrne (Margaret) died in ourcommunity at St. Bridget's Half Orphan Asylum, St. Louis,on uesday, May 10, 1870, at 4:30 p.m., aged 34 years,professed 14 years, 5 months, and 19 days. Our dear SisterMary Andrew was 17 years of age when she received theholy habit, hence half of her lifetime was consecrated toGod.

During those years, she was alternately employed asSacristan and in the care of children at St. Bridget half-orphan Asylum in St. Louis, which duties she dischargedwith exemplary zeal and piety. Her work with the childrenconded to her care was characterized by the sweetness,mildness and charity of Jesus, and her inuence over them

was productive of the happiest results. It was remarkablewith what facility she attracted them to their duty and theingenuous simplicity with which they laid open to her all their little secrets.

From childhood she was constitutionally delicate, but thelast four years of her life were consecrated by more than tusual suffering. Subject to severe attacks of hemorrhage o

the lungs, her pale and emaciated form lay on a bed of pawhile her soul, strong in the love of her Beloved, anticipathe Joys of Paradise.

Kind thoughtfulness for others was her peculiarcharacteristic and this trait she used to advantage during hlong and painful malady in rejecting human sympathy anin dispensing others from many services usually requiredin sickness. Even at night she desired to be alone, chieythat no one should lose their rest on her account. Tosesleepless hours she passed in fervent aspirations. Her

agony continued only about 15 minutes, during which sheanswered the prayers for the recommendation of the soul,and her last breath was employed in pronouncing the swename of Jesus. May she rest in peace. [Necrology Report]

Sister Mary Andrew, daughter of Bridget Beahan and JohByrne, was born in County Kildare, Dublin, Ireland. Sheentered at Carondelet on October 30, 1852, received the hon March 7, 1853, and pronounced her vows on Novembe21, 1855.[Her sister, Sister Alphonsus Byrne, (Veronica) bin 1832 in Ballymore, entered a year later.] Sister Alphon

went as a novice to Our Lady of the Woods in Sulphur SpMississippi in 1855. She cared for orphans and was superSt. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota and in St. JoseOrphan Asylum in Chicago. She also cared for orphans at Joseph Home for Boys in St. Louis. She died on April 15,

The photograph is unidenti ed, but is one of these two sisters.




Sister Rose Mary Murphey, CSJ(S. Mary Louis)

May 10, 1931 - February 20, 2016

A generous woman with a smiling face and sense ofhumor who cared deeply for others

Te Hand of Go Sha Hold You

On May 10, 1931, Samuel and Margaret (Barcroft)Murphey of St. Louis, Missouri, welcomed their daughterRose Mary, the second oldest of ve children born to them.Her father was employed as a private duty nurse whichis why Rose Mary’s early memories include spendingafternoons in the park with her mother and siblings so thehouse would be quiet enough for their dad to sleep. She also

remembered listening to her mother reading stories aloud,going to libraries … and “jumping with trucks, climbingtrees, [and] climbing telephone poles” with her older brother Jim.

Rose Mary attended Sherman and Mullanphy ElementarySchools. When her father’s health became poor she assumedmore responsibility for her three younger siblings. Just shortof her thirteenth birthday, her father died. Her mother thenhad to work outside the home. Rose Mary continued caringfor the younger ones and did housework.

At St. Margaret’s High School she met the Sisters ofSt. Joseph, one of whom she felt close to and loved to tease,Sister Walter Marie von Steiger. After graduating fromSt. Margaret’s in 1949, she told her mother that she wantedto enter the Sisters of St. Joseph. When her mother askedher to wait a year, she found employment as a clerk at whatwas then St. John’s Hospital.

On September 15, 1950, she entered the community.She received the habit and the name Sister Mary Louison March 19, 1951. Her bachelor’s degree in psychology(1962) was from Fontbonne College. Sister Mary Louistaught in St. Louis at Nativity of Our Lord (1953) and St.Roch (1961). In 1963 she taught at Holy Rosary (KansasCity, Missouri). Returning to St. Louis, she ministered atHoly Guardian Angels (1965) and St. Matthew (1966).Ten in 1970, she began 15 years as a houseparent at St. Joseph Home for Boys, something she said she loved, but inretrospect, wondered if she had been too strict.

In 1985, Kansas City became her home again. At St. JosepHospital/Health Center she was a medical records clerk, aenjoyable ministry that seemed to allow her more freedomto laugh and tease with co-workers than had been part ofher previous experiences. S. Rose Mary returned to St. Loin 1992 becoming a participant in Emmaus Community.She was grateful to have the opportunity that the Emmaus

experience provided, reecting in her oral history: “I [nowhave tools to make my life work and be responsible for mown happiness.” In 1994, she began the rst of many yearin a loving community with Sisters Mariann De Buck and Jeanne McGovern, and Associate Pat McGovern. She alsospent a short time as a medical records clerk at St. LouisUniversity.

Later that same year, S. Rose Mary became a receptionistat Nazareth Living Center. Her duties, she said, were “to bkind, be friendly, talk with them, help them … and (beforethe days of door alarms), “keeping them from going outthe door.” Associate Lori Fick writes, “When I rst startedvolunteering at Nazareth, in about 2002, S. Rose Mary wathe receptionist for McGovern Manor. I was working withgroup of high school students with disabilities, and S. RoMary cared very much about those students. She watchedout for them ... S. Rose Mary's ever present smile lit up heface.”

She became a hospitality associate at the motherhousein 2003. She retired in 2006, though she continued hervolunteer work. In 2009 she moved to Nazareth LivingCenter ministering in prayer and presence. Responding tocommunity need during the renovation there, she moved tLaclede Groves in 2015.

Sister Helen Oates




Sister Mary John Dillard, CSJJanuary 25, 1924 - February 26, 2016

Gentle, diligent, smiling, kind


Helen Hayes Dillard was the daughter of John andBellemere (Hayes) Dillard. She was born January 25,1924, in Atlanta, Georgia. She had two siblings, a mentallyhandicapped older brother, John, who spent much of his lifein institutions, and a younger brother, Gardner. AlthoughHelen’s elementary education began in the public school,fth grade through high school was taught by our sisters at

Sacred Heart, Atlanta. After a year at Fontbonne College inSt. Louis, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Georgia,September 15, 1943. She received the habit and the nameSister Mary John, March 19, 1944. Tough her rst yearnovitiate was in Georgia, her second was in St. Louis. (TeGeorgia Province was in the process of closing its novitiate.)Sister eresa Maria Eagan shares: I think ... things were[simpler] in Georgia ... regulations and restrictions in StLouis were so different. But she always seemed to have asmile and made friends easily. Tose qualities seem to havefollowed her all her religious life. She was a joyful personand always looking for ways to help others.”

Fontbonne College awarded S. Mary John a bachelor’sdegree in secondary education (1954). Her master’s insecondary education was from the College of St. Rose,Albany, New York (1963). Beginning in 1946 she taughtmusic at Sacred Heart, Savannah; St. Joseph, Brunswick;Mount St. Joseph (Augusta) and St. Anthony in Atlanta.In secondary education she taught combinations of French,Latin and English, music or religion at the following: MountSt. Joseph (1953) and Aquinas (1958), both in Augusta;Sacred Heart Central, Indianapolis (1962); Bishop Baraga,Marquette (1967); Aquinas, Atlanta (1969); Roncalli,Indianapolis (1971) and St. Joseph, Atlanta (1974).

S. Mary John served two years as principal/teacher at Queenof Peace Grade School, Selma, Alabama (1974 -1976).Next was pastoral ministry at Prince of Peace Parish,Mobile; St. Joseph Hospital Center for Life, Augusta andSt. Francis Xavier Parish, Brunswick. After a year in familycare she ministered as a reading specialist at St. JosephSchool, Marietta, Georgia (1979). Returning to Atlanta she

cared for both her mother and her brother John (1981). Abrief time at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Atlanta asreligious education coordinator (1989) preceded a return tSt. Louis.

Tree years in St. Louis were spent as secretary at CentralCatholic Community, staff member at St. Joseph Provinci

House and librarian at St. Margaret of Scotland. SisterMary Jo Ritter reects, “I lived with Mary John at St.Margaret of Scotland ... She always sang the blessings ofbroccoli and drinking water ... She sang Irish songs andplayed the piano. She loved my foster kids and was veryhelpful.”

Pastoral ministry at the Catholic Church of St. James,Conway, South Carolina (1993) followed. Returningto St. Louis (1994) she served Nazareth Living Centeras receptionist. In 1996, she was assistant manager forRedemptorist Retirement Home, Kansas City, Missouri.From 1988 until she retired to Nazareth Living Centerin 2001, sister’s ministry varied: receptionist for theProvincialate; driver for the Senior Ministry Office, and ihome service for CSJ Care Home Service.

“I had her in my art class at Nazareth and she enjoyedeverything we did. She loved art and the chance to expresherself. What a darling!” — Sister Barbara Volk

“I remember her ever present smile, warm southern greet… and her very nice laugh.” —Sister Francis Rita Voivedi

Sister Pauline Oetgen, describes her good friend as “a verykind, thoughtful and happy person ... She had a smile thatcould light up a room ... I once read, ‘A sister of St. Josepis gentle, patient, hardworking, charitable, obedient, humbbut above all, simple and joyous.’ Tis, in my eyes, is S. M John.”

Sister Helen Oates




Sister Mary Reinhart, CSJ(S. Ann Irene)

February 14, 1932 - March 3, 2016

Compassionate, welcoming, cheerful


Aloysius and Irene (O'Neil) Reinhart of Green Bay, Wisconsinwelcomed their daughter, Mary on February 14, 1932. Toughshe was well acquainted with the Sisters of St. Joseph throughattending St. John’s School and St. Joseph Academy, she alsohad an aunt in the community, Sister Margaret Reinhart. Heraunt was on the faculty of St. eresa College in Kansas City,which Mary attended for a year before entering the Sistersof St. Joseph on September 15, 1951. On March 19, 1952,she received the habit and the name Sister Ann Irene. Fora few months in 1954, S. Ann Irene taught primary at St.Louis School, Englewood, Colorado. In 1955 she was sent toImmaculate Conception School in Montgomery City, Missouri.She continued teaching primary at Sts. John and James,Ferguson, Missouri (1958). She earned a bachelor’s degree inelementary education from Fontbonne (1961).

In Houston, exas, she taught junior high math atSt. Rose of Lima (1962-1969). “I had two marvelous superiorsthere, Sister Ludmilla [Gansmann] and Sister Francis Clare

Buergler. And it was very good for me to go down there to thesouth in exas. It was beautiful ... I loved it down there.”

Sister Ann Landers lived there with S. Ann Irene for threeyears (1966-69).

We hit it off immediately! She helped me with ideas for primary and art, and she came to my classroom several timesto teach an art lesson. We worked through the change intoregular clothes, had laughs making our veils, etc. ... Ann was present at my nal vows at my home parish in Peoria ... andmany other events too numerous to mention. She was a good friend.

Receiving a master's degree in guidance from St. Mary'sUniversity, San Antonio (1970), she became a guidancecounselor at the Academy of Our Lady, Peoria, Illinois. Aftersome time in transition in the early 1970s, Sister Mary servedas a parish visitor for St. Peter's Parish, Kirkwood, Missouri(1974). In 1980 she volunteered at St. Vincent and BellinHospitals in Green Bay, returning the following year to St.Louis as a patient representative/counselor at Lindell Hospital.

Sister Mary’s early community years were burdened with anumber of family deaths: in 1952, an aunt, her 23 year oldbrother and her mother. Over the next several years thiscontinued with her grandmother, an uncle and then herdad. Getting help to work through her grief enabled herto tap into her own reservoir of empathy and compassion.She discovered within herself the capacity to be attentive toothers in their grief or anxiety, setting the course for her nextministry. Completing requirements for CPE certication(1983), Sister Mary became a chaplain at St. John’s MercyHospital, Washington, Missouri, until she took a sabbatical inSan Francisco (1991). Ten she became chaplin at ProvidenceHospital in Columbia, South Carolina (1992-2007).

Although I lived with Mary only a brief time in 1994… I remember both her friendliness and her cheerfuloutspokenness. Mary was fearless in making her own vknown if she thought someone was speaking unjustly. Wno rancor or without an opinionated remark, she would

simply state what she thought a more just interpretationwhat was being spoken about. She had a cheerfulness aher that was always welcoming whenever we met.

—Sister Ida Berresheim

Retiring in Augusta (2007), she continued in volunteerministry at rinity Hospital.

Mary lived in Columbia, South Carolina … and workedat a hospital there doing pastoral care. She really enjoyeand would come to the sectionals in Augusta. She evencame to live in Augusta … [and] also worked in pastorathere ... Mary could be great fun and had a very dry senhumor.

—Sister Francis Rita Voivedic

In 2009 she moved to Nazareth Living Center to minister inprayer and presence.

Sister Helen Oates




Sister Marianne Thomas, CSJJanuary 6, 1925 - March 5, 2016

Open to God’s will, loved to tell jokes,lived a life of gratitude


Parents August and Catherine (LeFebrve) Tomas of GreenBay, Wisconsin, welcomed their daughter Kathleen Agneson January 6, 1925. She entered the Sisters of St. Josephon September 15, 1942. On March 19, 1943, she receivedthe habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the name SisterMarianne, thus beginning 72 years as a Sister of St. Joseph.Her nal profession of vows was August 15, 1948. She

received her bachelor’s degree in education from FontbonneCollege, St. Louis in 1957.

Sister Marianne served at schools in Missouri, Wisconsinand Illinois. In March of 1945, right after she made herrst vows, she was sent to nish the school year teaching ina primary classroom at St. Philip Neri in St. Louis. For thenext 15 years she continued to teach in schools in St. Louisbeginning in the fall of 1945 when she was assigned to HolyRosary. Leaving Holy Rosary in 1952 she moved to St. Leo/St. eresa, and in 1959 went to Our Lady of Presentationwhere she taught intermediate grades for the rst time.

Remaining one more year in Missouri, S. Marianne taughtprimary at Immaculate Conception in St. Joseph, Missouri(1960). Ten she was able to return to her home state.Her last years as a primary teacher were spent at St. JosephIndian School in Keshena, 1961-1965. Te rest of heryears in education were spent teaching intermediate grades.She taught at St. John in Green Bay, 1965-1970; and at St. Joseph in West De Pere, 1970-1974. Returning to Missouri

S. Marianne taught at Our Lady of Perpetual Help inKansas City (1974-1986). St. Viator in Chicago, Illinois,was home for her last 13 years in the classroom(1986-1999).

Sister Marianne retired to Nazareth Living Center in1999. In addition to her ministry of prayer and presence,

She continued to respond to her call to share laughter witheveryone who happened to cross her path. Her daily jokeswill be greatly missed. At her funeral, family and friendsrecalled how she impressed them as a woman lled withfaith, humor and love, a humble and appreciative woman.

It was also shared that S. Marianne felt blessed to be atNazareth and delighted to entertain visitors as well asanyone else she met. One of her nieces remembered howshe always had a joke (even at home) and that she oftenexpressed how good God had been to her.

Sister Mary Margaret Lazio remarked, “For me, from thetestimonies that I have heard this morning, Marianne hasshown us an inspiring example of what it means to be inrelationship with self, the dear neighbor, and with God.” Sprayed that Marianne’s example would inspire us to do thsame.

Sister Helen Oates




Sister Elizabeth AnnO’Donnell, CSJ(S. Joseph Benedict)

January 1, 1930 - March 7, 2016Compassionate, generous, welcoming


On January 1, 1930, in Marquette, Michigan, ElizabethAnn was born to parents John and Catherine (Balbierz)O'Donnell. Her father earned his living as a machinist andher mother stayed at home with Elizabeth and her brothers.

She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on September 15,1947, was received March 19, 1948, and given the name

Sister Joseph Benedict. When requesting to make nal vows,she wrote her superior and said she felt that “vows are themeans by which I may advance in virtue and love of God andthus be more pleasing to Him.” Her local superior at thattime, Sister Tomas Marie, said that “Sister Joseph Benedicthas welcomed and acted upon every suggestion which mighthelp her become a better religious. She is very generous inassisting others.” Her request was granted. She made hernal profession on August 15, 1953. Te College ofSt. eresa, now Avila University, in Kansas City grantedher a bachelor’s degree in education in 1957. She earned amaster's in biology from Central Michigan State in 1964.

Sister Joseph Benedict began teaching primary grades inSt. Louis at St. Margaret of Scotland (1950) and Nativityof Our Lord (1952). She continued teaching primary inKansas City, at Assumption (1955), and then returnedto St. Louis teaching at Immacolata (1958). Moving intosecondary education, S. Elizabeth taught at St. Francis deSales in Denver (1959), Bishop Baraga in Marquette (1966),St. Tomas Aquinas in Florissant, Missouri (1968), andnally at St. Joseph's Academy in Green Bay (1969).

After teaching for almost 30 years, she ministered as a nurseaide at St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood (1979). In 1980 shebecame a nursing student at St. Louis Community College,receiving an associate’s degree in nursing in 1982. SisterKathleen Karbowski said at her funeral, “All the time shewas teaching she felt that there was something missing inher life. She wanted something more. Tat more was leading

her in another direction completely. She began studyingnursing at Meramec Junior College. No one was happierthan S. Elizabeth Ann when she received her nursing degrand began to serve here at Nazareth Living Center as ahead nurse, a position she held for nine years [1983-1992]Remaining at Nazareth as food service supervisor (1992)she became purchasing manager in 1994.

In 1997, S. Elizabeth Ann was again drawn to anotherministry, but one where she could continue to use some ofher nursing skills. She began to work with CSJ Care, whiprovided home care to seniors, helping them to age in plaHer skills and her small dog, Holly, were both welcomedinto a number of homes. Sister Ann Chamblin, the foundeand director of CSJ Care, remembers her as a calm andcomfortable presence who was loved by the people sheserved.

In 1998 when she celebrated her golden jubilee as a Sisteof St. Joseph, in an interview with her hometown diocesanewspaper in Marquette, she was quoted as saying: “Terea great need in the world today for compassion.”

She had an additional opportunity to be compassionate in2000 when she temporarily left CSJ Care to do private cafor a dear friend in Columbia, Illinois, and stayed with hefriend until she died. S. Elizabeth Ann returned to CSJ Cain 2001 continuing to serve actively until 2006 when sheretired to minister in prayer and presence at Nazareth LivCenter where both she and Holly were welcomed.

In her later years, after suffering a massive stroke, she fouherself on the receiving end of care and compassion of otand responded in gratitude. S. Elizabeth Ann donated herbody to science. She was 86 years of age.

Sister Helen Oates




Dear RyanLetters, Re ections and Stories Sharing the Dance Through Life

with a Handicapped SonBook by Associate Theresa Jeevanjee, Ph.D.Review by Associate Laura Rossman

Teresa Jeevanjee began writing letters to Ryanbefore he was born and continues to write today.In Dear Ryan, she shares these letters and storiesof Ryan’s journey. At the encouragement ofothers (and rightly so) she also shares her story,because, “After all, I only became the me I amnow, after there was a Ryan.”Dear Ryanis morethan just their story. It is a way to survive, a wayto love, and a way to journey through life.

I read Dear Ryanbecause my friend Teresawrote it. I’d been hearing about the book for awhile and was so excited when it was published. Iadmire Teresa and knew the book would teachme many lessons just like Teresa teaches meevery day to be present to life (no matter what itthrows at you).

Teresa is very smart. She is strong, loving,talented, and a great mother and wife. She knowsherself, believes in good and is always lled withgratitude. Ryan is also strong. He is joy-lled,funny and determined.

In Dear Ryan, Teresa takes every struggle lifethrows at her and uses her mathematical mindto throw it back. Trough Dear Ryan, she’ll teachyou to speak your mind, speak your heart, love,share and listen.

Every so often, I ip open the book to a randompage and start reading. When I do this, I alwaynd a message that speaks to me.

We spent the next several months trying tocare of Ryan and juggle life with a rambuntoddler. Zul had a stressful job. Larry hadstressful job. I was in graduate school, no sthere. We were not always at our best, and was angry with Larry much of the time becI did not think he was helping enough. Budsaid to me, “Let it go. Do you really wantRyan with him if he is too busy or too stresto handle him?” It was like cold water on m face and warm water on my feet all at the stime.

“It was like cold water on my face and warmwater on my feet all at the same time.” Tisis what spoke to me today. What a beautifulstatement. I nd Teresa both open and honestabout most things. She didn’t want to hear thatshe had to let go, but she knew if she did, shewould be released as if Jesus was washing herfeet.

ReadDear Ryan. It’s worth the journey.

CSJ BOOK CLUB




Water, Wind, Earth and FireThe Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements

Book by Christine Valters PaintnerReview by Sister Joan Pitlyk

Water, Wind, Earth and Fire is a book aboutlearning to see. Christine Valters Paintner offersthis book as one window among many thatleads to a more intimate and contemplativerelationship to God through the natural world.Te book is divided into sections where theauthor explores each element through poetry,quotations, suggestions for prayer and Lectio

Divina.

Te rst chapter focuses on the wind as a symbolfor our relationship with God: inspiration, life-breath, a powerful force in the whirlwinds andstorms of our life. Tomas Merton, St. John ofthe Cross, Job, Hildegard of Bingen, Samuel

aylor Coleridge, eilard de Chardin are a fewwhose words call us to move beyond the prayersof asking for blessings on our lives and to becomefully present to the gifts and energy of the world

around us.

Te second chapter explores the impact of re onour prayer and in our life: the re of illumination,the invitation to become re, the ame oflove that burns within us. Again, words fromscripture, the mystics, poets and contemporarywriters are presented to us for reection:Ignatius, “Go, set the world on re,” Luke, “Werenot our hearts burning within us?” and AnnieDillard, “I cannot cause the light; the most I can

do is try to put myself in the path of its beam.”

Te focus of the third chapter is water: the riseand fall of the tides, living water, fountains,baptism and blessings. Tere are suggestionsfor ways to reect upon the holy wells, desertsand oases in our life. Lectio Divina with Waterconcludes this chapter with the invitation toopen ourselves to the element of water in our lifeand in the world.

Te nal chapter is an exploration of the impactof earth on our life. Among other topics inthis section are the tree of life, holy mountain,communion and our own earthiness. Te rstline from a Celtic prayer, “Deep peace of thequiet earth to you,” and a line from John, “I amthe Vine and you are the branches,” are two ofthe many quotations in this chapter that speak

the mystery hidden in earth and creation.

Tis book is small, just 150 pages. It is nota book to be read but rather an invitation topause, to reect and to behold the wonders ofthe natural world and to expand our capacityto love God’s creation. At the end of the bookis an excellent bibliography. Of interest to CSJwould be the reference to Sister Shawn Madigaand her bookMystics, Visionaries, and Prophet.S. Shawn’s chapters on Saints Gertrude and

Catherine of Siena are two that Paintner hasselected as examples of mystics who found Goin the elements.

Te CSJ Ad Hoc committee on CommunionWithin the Earth Community has given usmaterial to “engage the mind, heart, and will ofeach of us ... and to realize that our neighborsare the whole Earth community.” Teir excellentresource is more comprehensive and moredetailed than Paintner’s book yet this is what

makesWater, Wind, Earth and Fire a beautifulcompanion to their work. It is another wayof helping us to become connected with theelements and “to see the whole Earth communias a sacrament of divine presence.” (2013Congregational Chapter)

CSJ BOOK CLUB




Sparkle and glamour lled the Sisters of St.Joseph of Carondelet’s motherhouse on theevening of April 22 as more than 160 sisters,donors, family and friends came togetherin celebration of two special women, AnnRotermund and Kathleen Murphy, for theirservice to the dear neighbor during the 10thAnnual Generosity of Joseph Honors Gala.

Sister Pat Bober and students fromAngel Baked Cookies

Ann Rotermund and Kathleen Murphy

Michael Cox, Associate Corliss Cox,Regina Sexauer, and Mary Ann Collins

Associate Cathie Braasch with Rhondaand Chris Grif n

Internationally-known countertenor Terry Barber and accompanists performs aspecial concert for gala attendees.

Countertenor Terry Barber

CSJ sisters, associates and former members gather to sing “Sancte Joseph.”

Fontbonne President Michael Pressimoneled the Fund-a-Need auction for Gulu.

Kathleen Murphy with friends/coworkersfrom Doorways




“Live Until You Die: Aging and Caregiving” presented by Sisters Pat Dunphy and Kathleen Karbowski

by Sister Helen Oates

We all know what AAA represents, but what about HHHfor a caregiver?

Sisters Pat Dunphy and Kathleen Karbowski presented thevalue of the three H’s for caregivers—humor, holiness andhospitality—essential qualities when working with thosewho need assistance. What they shared lled the room withlaughter and practical advice.

Our speakers, who are currently engaged in a ministry ofservice at Nazareth Living Center, introduced each of thesepoints with quotations from scripture and the book ofmaxims that Fr. Jean Pierre Medaille, SJ gave to the earlySisters of St. Joseph.

“Keep an ever free heart…” (Maxim 53) Humorous quipsand stories wove in and out of the morning’s narrative—toomany to repeat and, of course, the tale and the telling relyon the timing and situations as narrated by the speakers.Comedy and common sense were both abundant.

“Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holinesswithout which no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews12:14) Author Henri Nouwen, internationally known forestablishing homes shared by both the able-bodied and thedisabled, reminds us that caregivers receive God’s blessingfrom those for whom they give care because in ministeringto them they encounter the face of God. Which is why,explained one of our speakers, caregiving is a ministry notmerely a “job.” Another author, Father Richard Rohr says:“We in our corporate holiness are the Presence of God.” “Be nothing to yourself and be utterly given to God andto the neighbor.” (Maxim 39) Anyone who is or has beena caregiver knows caring can be tough—especially if met

with anger or blank stares from those served. Toughappreciation is not the aim of caregiving, its lack may, ovetime, rest heavy on the caregiver—as well as the constantlistening, laundry, meals, and hygiene that need attention.Our speakers emphasized that the number one rule forcaregivers is: ake care of yourselves. Whether you are cafor children, a spouse, parents or other relatives; whetheryou are supporting yourself through caring in homes,hospitals or assisted or skilled facilities; if you are involvin care, you need to be your best self, your healthiest self. his book titledPrayer , Han Urs von Balthasar says, “Whatyou are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your giftGod.”

We all need to learn to nourish our souls. Our speakersgave us lots of suggestions: nd someone to talk to, call afriend, celebrate who you are, be good to yourself. Perhapyour loved one could spend a day in respite care so you catake time for yourself. Are others around who also care fosomeone? What about starting a support group for eachother? Could others share how they get whomever theycare for to handle the activities of daily living? Or learnsomething new: take classes; learn a game; read. Learn tounderstand that it is OK to be angry; OK to ask for help;OK to be honest about what you can or can’t do.

Another suggestion is to contact local hospital for advice.For example, Mercy Hospital in St. Louis has a range ofactivities to help the caregiver to learn what might help ingiven situation, e.g., taking away the car keys.

Our morning ended with prayer. On the way out “that wasgreat ... I enjoyed this ... they could make a video” could bheard echoing around the room. Many left smiling.




CSJ EVENTS & HAPPENINGSTogether We Gather

by Associate Mary Kay Christian, province liturgis t

Te month of April began withcelebrating Earth Day with aworkshop given by Ilia Delio in thechapel, followed by a the ProcessDesign eam morning the next day.

At the end of the month weanticipated the feast of St. Josephthe Worker with the Generosity of Joseph Gala, where we were blessedwith a concert by world-renownedCountertenor erry Barber. We thenenjoyed a spring concert by the Missouri Choral Society the next day.

On May 7, the 60th Jubilarians celebrated with Mass in the chapel followebrunch. And, nally, the busy month of May closed with the Heritage Retrefrom May 21-27.

Te beginning of the Process Design eam’s retreats and the ProvinceAssembly will keep us busy through June and July.

LITURGY CALENDAR

June1 Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m.8 Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m.29 Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m.

July Process Design Retreat29-31 Province Assembly

THE SPIRITUALITY OF JUSTI“MORNING OFREFLECTION”

Saturday, June 119 a.m. - Noon

Holy Family ChapelSandra Spencer, a former

missionary, a retreat director anda member of the Social JusticeCommittee at St. Francis XavierCollege Church, will direct the

morning, including two briefpresentations, with ample time

for prayer and re ection.

The morning is sponsored bythe Of ce of Justice. To register,

call 314-481-8800 or [email protected].

Take and Eat by Sister Jean Paul Selissen

ake and eat the God you praiseBody of ChristFound in many disguises.Amen with one voice we raise.

ake and eat this breadOf joy and sorrowPeace and conictLight and darkness

Life and deathBut always hope for the morrow.

ake and eat this bread of life andtruth

Apostles have told the storyPrecious food savoredUnifying love receivedStrength for the journeyFragments gatheredGiven for your glory.

ake and eat and goCalled forth to spread the Word.Life’s hymn is sung By old and young Whose faithful cupped handsGo out to home and foreign landsSeeking to do as He has done.

ake and eatUntil at last the torch is passed

o another generation to exploreTe gift stupendous,As you are called, God to adoreface to face forevermore.

COMMUNALPRAYER SERIES

SUNDAYS AT 2 P.M.JUNE 12 • AUG 21OCT 16 • DEC 18

HOLY FAMILY CHAPELSisters, associates and those

interested in the Sisters ofSt. Joseph spirit and spirituality

are invited to a series ofcommunal prayers. Come

to one, a few or all of theseopportunities for prayer.

A social will be held after prayerto meet and talk to one another.




SAVE THE DATES

LEARN MORE AND VIEW OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS AT CSJSL.ORG.

CSJ-SPONSOREDCONCERT IN THE PARK“MISS JUBILEE”

Sunday, August 145:30 p.m.

Carondelet Park Enjoy an evening of hot jazz and

swing with Miss Jubilee as sheperforms in concert as a part ofthe 2016 Carondelet Concerts

in the Park series.

Learn more about Miss Jubileeat miss-jubilee.com.

For the completeconcert schedule, visitcarondeletliving.com.

Golden Jubilee

Celebration R

Saturday, August 611:00 a.m. Mass, followed by lunch

RSVP by July 28 [email protected] or

314-481-8800

The Sisters of St. Joseph ofCarondelet Vocation Team inviteswomen interested in religious lifeto join us for a weekend eventin St. Louis, June 24-26.

MORE Weekend is an opportunityfor sisters and interested womento share time in community,prayer and volunteer ministry.

We will have a time for ministry attwo volunteer sites where sisters

are active: Marian Middle Schooland an organic garden.

We will explore the core valueof the Sisters of St. Joseph: beingone with God and neighbor.Our congregation is oriented tothe unifying love of God and to

bringing about our oneness withGod and oneness with neighbor.

There will be time for re ectionand prayer with the sisters. Wewill focus on discernment and thecall to unifying love. And nally,there will be time to engage withthe sisters in community, mealsand celebration.

If you are interested in religiouslife and are interested in MORE

Weekend, contact Sister AmyHereford at [email protected] [email protected] for moredetails.

Check out the CSJ VocationTeam's website at csjlife.org.

June 24-26 • St. Louis

2016 FALL EVENTS

SEPT 8Coffee & Conversation with Jeremy Lillig, CSJA

“Masked Reality: Media Representation ofWomen and Minorities in Pop Culture”

OCT 22Jack Gladstone in Concert

Native American singer/songwriter to presentprogram on oneness with the Earth

For more details about these events, visit csjsl.org .



LEADERSHIP CALENDAR

NEXT ISSUE: July/August PNN & Directory ChangesSubmission Deadline: July 10 • Publication Date: August 5

June3-7 CHA Workshop (ML)8 Motherhouse Task Force Study (RS)9 LCWR Breakfast (MML, RS, LS)11 Associate Leadership Board Mtg. (LS)13 Health & Wellness Committee Mtg. (MML, ML)14 Sponsorship Collaborative Mtg.,

St. Joseph’s Academy (All)15-17 PLT Planning Mtg., Ruma (All)16 Exec. Board Mtg., SJID (MF)20-21 Council/Corporation Board Mtgs. (All)

July7-10 “Sisters of the Earth” Conference (MF)8-13 U.S. Federation Event, Orlando (ML, RS, LS)

13-14 Design Team Retreat, Orlando (ML, RS)14 LCWR Breakfast (MML, LS)14-15 Congregational Dialogue Retreat (ML, RS)

19-21 Council/Corporation Board Mtgs. (All)28 Finance Report (All)29-31 2016 Assembly, SMMA (All)

August2 Agenda Committee Mtg. (MF, LS)3 Fontbonne Board Mtg. (MML)6 Golden Jubilee Celebration (All)9-14 LCWR Assembly, Atlanta (RS, LS)11 LCWR Breakfast15 Dept. Head Mtg. (MML, ML, RS, LS)16 Health & Wellness Committee (MML, ML)17 Investment Managers Mtg. (All)18 Motherhouse Study Task Force (RS)22-23 Council/Corporation Mtgs. (All)

26 Chapter Planning Mtg. (All)27 LCWR Gathering (LS)

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE COMMITTEE PRESENTS

180th Anniversary CelebrationsSAVE THE DATES

Monday, Sept. 12 Anniversary date of sisters’ arrivalat log cabin

Presentation at 4:15 p.m.,followed by dinnerSt. Joseph Hall

Saturday, Oct. 15Founders Day: The ArrivalLiturgy at 10 a.m., followed by brunchHoly Family Chapel

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