Province News Notes February/March 2011

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SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET AND ASSOCIATES ST. LOUIS PROVINCE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2011

O Sacred Mystery,You are the ocean of Love who holds us,the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet,our associates and partners in ministry, and all our relationsin your heart as we celebrate 175 years of life and mission.

February/March 2011 PNN

Province News Notes is a publication of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province. Its purpose is to promote dialogue and unity within the St. Louis Province and to keep members informed on those subjects that promote community and ministry. We welcome your submissions. Please submit articles and photos to Sarah Baker (e-mail preferred to [email protected]). Materials are subject to editing and will be published at the discretion of the editor.

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Province News NotesFebruary/March 2011

Sisters of St. Joseph of CarondeletSt. Louis Province

6400 Minnesota AvenueSt. Louis, Missouri 63111

314-481-8800www.csjsl.org

Insi d e thi s I s su e

On the Cover : Log CabinThe log cabin , located in Carondelet , was a humble home to three of the f i rst s ix s isters from France in 1836 and became the American Motherhouse of the S isters of St . Joseph.

The verse is from the L i tany Prayer for Celebrat ing 175 Years . To read the complete vers ion, v is i t http://csj175.web.offi celive.com and go to Prayer and Ritual - Prayer.

ContentsProvince Leadership Message .....................................................................3Celebrating 175 Years ...................................................................................4Health Care Reform .....................................................................................52011 Jubilee .................................................................................................6-7Association ..................................................................................................8-9Liturgy ..................................................................................................... 10-11Vocations ...................................................................................................... 12Gleanings from Senior Ministry ............................................................... 13Justice ............................................................................................................ 14Justice Committee ...................................................................................... 15Kinship with Creation................................................................................ 16CSJ News ...................................................................................................... 17St. Joseph Worker Program ...................................................................... 18Sponsored Institutions ............................................................................... 19Meeting Our Ancestors ............................................................................. 20Necrology: S. Mary Philip Bieg ................................................................. 21Corporation and Council ......................................................................... 22Bulletin Board .............................................................................................. 23Calendars ...................................................................................................... 24

We are 175! Sharing Our StoriesPage 4In celebration of the 175th anniversary, all those in connection with the CSJs are invited to share their stories and re ections about the community.

Associates Volunteer in Camden, Miss.Page 8Six associates take part in the Mississippi Volunteer Program in Camden, Miss. and help with building projects and oral history interviews.

www.csjsl.org Page 3

Editors Notes

The Road to Joyfrom Province Leadershipby Sister Suzanne Wesley

Jenny Beatrice, Director of Communications

Th e revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. Th e signposts of God are clear and point out the right road. Th e life maps of God are right, showing the way to joy.

Th e Message: Th e Bible in Contingency Language by Eugene H. Peterson

Th e revelation of God, signposts, life maps isnt that what we are to be for each other and for the dear neighbor? Th e road to joy! St. Josephs Day is upon us and gives us a special reason to stop and experience these revelations, signposts and life maps that we are called to become and to share.

Our small and large celebrations are times of great joy as we celebrate each other and our gift to the people of God. Our jubilarians re ect on their lives, the gifts they have been given and the gifts their lives have been each and every day, given freely and generously, shared with you and me.

So much to be grateful for as we continue to slowly and carefully unwrap the gift of God in each other, in our families, in our community, in our world!

Sancte Joseph ora pro nobis!

Province Leaders: (Back) Srs. Patty Clune, Suzanne Wesley, Jean Meier and Nancy Corcoran. (Front) Srs. Liz Brown, Pat Giljum and Helen Flemington.

Th e National Geographic documentary Stress: Portrait of a Killer, presents compelling scienti c evidence that stress is directly related to our position in our societal systems and our perceived value in them.

From the tribes of baboons in Kenya to the o ces of government workers in Great Britain to the poorest of neighborhoods in America, the chronic stress of being "subordinate" results in measurable damage to arteries, brains, immune systems and more. It is violence so pervasive it even damages our chromosomes.

Th e good newsstudies also show that this is not an inevitable state of being. Researcher Sir Michael Marmot envisions how his studies on the physical e ects of stress can contribute to a "stress-free utopia." "Th e implications arehow can we create a society that allows people to ourish?"

Th e prescription for all this stress sounded remarkably familiar! It sounded like our Acts of Chapter, signifying to me that "deepening communion with the dear neighbor" is truly a lifesaving experience.

As we engage in right relationships, we mend pathways in the brain.

As we work for systemic change for the poor and marginalized, we heal hearts.

As we walk with su ering people, we are made new at our very core.

And as we breathe in and breathe out God's unifying love, we transform the worldone body at a time.


We are 175! Sharing Our StoriesTo commemorate this historic anniversary year, we hope to share stories and re ections, both in print and on the Web site, throughout the entire year. We need you to make this a success!

We are looking for stories, re ections, gleanings and dreamings from sisters, associates, family, friends, former students, people at our sponsored institutions, people we serve in ministrythe list goes on and on. Anyone who is part of our "communion of relationships" is the perfect candidate to share a story.

We invite you to share your story and encourage others to do the same. Don't want to write something up? Not a problemjust contact us with your idea and we'll help.

How to submit: Check out the new "We are 175" button on our homepage that is linked to our new 175th page. Here you will nd a contact form to submit a write up or an idea. You can also contact Jenny Beatrice at 314-678-0304 or [email protected].

Congregational 175th Web Site: Deepening Communion to the Seventh Generationhttp://csj175.web.offi celive.comJoin with us together in prayer and visit the Prayer and Litany section of the Congregational Event Web site for some great 175th prayer resources.

LitanyTh is litany includes short descriptions of women and men, living and dead, sisters, ACOF and partners in ministry who have inspired us individually and as v/provinces/ congregation in our rst 175 years of living our mission of love of God and neighbor without distinction. If you have visited the litany, come again! New names have recently been added.

We invite you to read and pray the names and descriptions, and, as you are inspired, to add a person to the litany and a short description of how they have acted as a visionary, prophetic, uni er among us. Use the name/descriptions posted here as a model. Send your name and short description to Sister Rita Huebner at [email protected], and they will be added to the litany as we move and pray and prepare to celebrate!

175th Prayer A beautiful 175th prayer to pray throughout this special year has been posted online in both English and Spanish, along with a prayer service for your usage. (Please note: Th is is not the same prayer service that we have planned for the St. Louis province celebration.)

Exhibit/Marketplace Registration: March 19Th e deadline for registering to exhibit and sell items at the 175th congregational celebration on July 7-8 has been extended to March 19. If you intend to exhibit art work or sell creative items, please make sure you send in a registration form so that we can provide room for you in the exhibit/sale spaces. Also, if you know of an organization or individual that has items to sell that are in keeping with our mission, they are welcome to apply, but they must have someone present to manage their display.

Visit the web link above for more information and for the registration form.

Cel ebrating 175 Ye ars

St. Louis Province 175th Celebrations at the Motherhouse

Opening Prayer and CelebrationFriday, March 25 at 4:30 p.m.

Founders Day Open HouseSaturday, October 15 from 1-4 p.m.

Closing Mass and ReceptionSunday, March 25, 2012

Congregational 175th Anniversary Celebration

July 7-8Carondelet Motherhouse, St. Louis

Federation EventJuly 9-13

Millennium Hotel, St. Louis

Visit Members Only at www.csjsl.org for more info.


Health Care R e fo rmAccess to Health Careby Sister Barbara A. Moore, Ph.D., RN

Forty- ve years ago, in an address at the convention of the Medical Committee for Human Rights, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhumane. 1 Presently an estimated 50 million Americans do not have access to a ordable health care. Our vulnerable

populations include many children, women and seniors in our urban and rural areas. A report by the Commonwealth Fund found that African Americans and Hispanics made up almost half of those without access to care.2

Th e A ordable Care Act (ACA) is not perfect but does include provisions to strengthen our health care system and expand access. Sister Jean DeBlois enumerated what the legislation does accomplish in the January issue of PNN.3 We need to move forward, not backward, to provide health care access for all Americans.

Th e Catholic Health Association strongly advocates that the following provisions need to remain in the ACA:

To o er expanded private insurance coverage options through state-based initiatives to allow both exibility and greater access to health care.

1 Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD. Inequalities in health are far from his dream, more like a nightmare. Th e St. Louis American. January 20-26, 2011, p.22 www.thegrio.com 3 Sister Jean DeBlois. PNN. January, 2011

To expand coverage through the Medicaid program to help cover the most vulnerable populations. 4

Mission-focused Ascension Health (AH) has been an active advocate for health care reform for many years. AscensionsStrategic Direction includes Healthcare Th at Leaves No One Behind, which commits to 100 percent access to health care and 100 percent coverage. Every health ministry of AH operating an acute care hospital is implementing an access leadership plan.

Charles E. Blake Sr., the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ with an estimated membership of 6 million people in 57 nations throughout the world, wrote to Congress in support of ACA. He urged Congress not to repeal the law or pass amendments to weaken it. His position is supported by the Churchs ruling council, its bishops and their chairman. His rationale stated that the stance is in keeping with the Christians call for right relationships and to proclaim and advocate justice and compassion throughout all creation. Th e provisions highlighted by Bishop Blake were those which increase access to care and expand services. He also called for all Americans of faith and goodwill to support this historic legislation. 5

Swift action and strong advocacy are needed so that our dear neighbors will have equality and parity in health and health care.

4 www.chausa.org5 Charles E. Blake, Sr. Church Leaders Support Health Care Reform. Th e St. Louis American, January 27-February 2, 2011, p.c7

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2011Jubilee80 Years

Sister Regina Catherine Brandt

75 YearsSister Margaret C. Merrell

70 YearsSister Virginia Browne

Sister Margaret CamperSister Laurita Joseph Nemec

Sister Martha RitterSister Mildred Stellmack

60 YearsSister Mary Angela Abood

Sister Marie Damien AdamsSister Elizabeth Ahrens

Sister Mary Loran AubuchonSister Michael Th erese Bauer

Sister Mary Denis CurranSister Marie De Montfort Deken

Sister Patricia Ann FlavinSister Paulette Gladis

Sister Rose Marie GroppeSister Patricia Ann LorenzSister Mary Brigid MasseySister Rose Mary Murphey

Sister Carolyn Strack

50 YearsSister Helen Alder

Sister Paul Bernadette BounkSister Patricia Dunphy

Sister Ann Charles EverettSister Helen FlemingtonSister Marie Joan Harris

Sister Ann LandersSister Marion Renkens

Sister Helen RottierSister Judith Ann Schulte

Sister Sandra StraubSister Ann L. Strizek

Sister Patricia Vanden Bergh

60th Jubilee CelebrationSisters and associates are invited to celebrate

the 60th jubilee of the Reception of 1951.

10:30 a.m. Mass, followed by lunchHoly Family Chapel, Carondelet Motherhouse

RSVP by May 1 to 314-481-8800 or [email protected].

Honorary contributions will be printed in the April issue of PNN.

Cindys Creative Cuties Jubilee CardsCreated by Associate Cindy Bardenheier

Th e 2011 jubilee cards are available in both generic and milestone designs. Visit www.csjsl.org to view all designs and verses. Cards are $1 each.

To place an order, contact Cindy at 314-920-2562 or [email protected].

Peru Sisters Celebrate JubileeAt their January assembly, the sisters in Peru celebrated the jubilees in the vice province. Pictured (from left to right) are Sister Robertina Espinoza (P) who is celebrating 25 years; Sister Julie Marciacq (LA) who was visiting from Nicaragua; Sister Maria Vasquez (P), celebrating 30 years; and Sister Mary Ann Leininger (LA), celebrating 50 years. Congratulations jubilarians!

CinJuCre

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St. Paul Province

75 YearsSister Irmina Kelehan

70 YearsSister Marie Agnese ArsenaultSister Anne GradySister Anna HillenbrandSister Helen JanssenSister Denis NevilleSister Rosa NugentSister Mary L. OHaraSister Grace SaumurSister Eunice TussingSister Karen Wadsworth

65 YearsSister Agatha GrossmanSister Jane HurleySister Agnes ItenSister Ann William LeachSister Rita McDonaldSister Grace McKigneySister Edith Joseph RunckSister Marie Th erese SmithSister Jane SvobodnySister Elizabeth TobinSister Dorothy WyantSister Dorothy Zahler

60 YearsSister Frances Mary BenzSister Eileen ConradSister Kathleen HolmbergSister Anne Joachim MooreSister Mary OBrienSister Jean RooneySister Helena SheridanSister Florence SteichenSister Ann Denise Sullivan

50 YearsSister Shirley DeutschSister Margaret GillespieSister Mary KraftSister Susan Oe ingSister Carolyn PuccioSister Catherine Mary RosengrenSister Kathleen Ryan

25 YearsSister Ruth Brooker

Albany Province

75 YearsSister Robertine FlahertySister Th erese LynchSister Helen Eugene McNallySister Mary Joan NewellSister Lois Marie Sivero

70 YearsSister Julianne GleasonSister Barbara HeslerSister Mary Alfred Holdredge

60 YearsSister Francis Anne GilchristSister Mary Brigada LombardiSister Joan Th omas McNerneySister Monica Agnes Nortz Sister Mary Rehfuss Sister Natalie Marie Slake

50 YearsSister Ann Marie Sister Mary Raphael BarrySister Maria Bouleris Sister Janet Marie CavanaughSister Elizabeth CostanzoSister Catherine Joseph CroghanSister Mary Louise Dolan

Sister Elizabeth Ann Emery Sister Mary Ann Fetcho Sister Karen Th eresa GaubeSister John Joseph GilliganSister Patricia Grasso Sister Anne Catherine Gratton Sister Nancy GreggSister Phyllis Ann Mauger Sister Katherine McPeak Sister Monica Murphy Sister Rosemary Reilly Sister Esther Th omas SextonSister Anne Bryan SmollinSister Mary Alice St. John Sister Teresa Walsh Sister Sharon Ann Whellahan Sister Agnes Leo Winkle

25 YearsSister Christine M. PologaSister Diane Zigo

Los Angeles/Japan Province

80 YearsSister Mary Constance Fitzgerald

75 yearsSister Patricia Margaret BarnardSister Mary Catherine Fearon

70 YearsSister Martha Louise Dischner

60 YearsSister Anita Joseph AragonSister Mary Andre BradleySister Veronica BrutoskySister Teresa Ann Coronas

continued on page 23

2011 Congregational Jubilarians


Recently, we associates, Dodie Sudduth, George Darner, Steve Helmich, Roger Kaestner, John Rossman and Christine Cli ord, ventured to Camden, Miss. for a week to assist Sister Donna Gunn, special project coordinator of Sacred Heart Parish and Family Center, with several projects including home repairs and oral history interviews of the parish communitys elders. A preliminary visit had been made to draw up design plans, order materials and create a schedule to complete the tasks.

Father Mike, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, opened the rectory for the men to stay in and S. Donna opened her home to the women. Each morning we joined together to nalize the days tasks and agendas. We then went forward to build bonds with the communitysome with hammers and nails and others with tape recorders.

Each day, lunch was prepared by the volunteers and sta at the community center. Sweet tea and warm southern hospitality was a gifting and delightful experience.

What was given and received was equally shared. After a day of building and bonding, a welcome meal generously prepared by the male associates was shared over table conversation. Christine and Dodie would recount the many stories and humorously tell of their own bloopers as they interviewed the elders. Th e interviewees ranged from youngsters around 50 years of age to their grandparents up to 110 years of age. (Th e verbal histories are now being transcribed and are eagerly anticipated being read.) Steve, George, Roger and John would primarily discuss di erent ways to build the next days porch, deck or ramp and would interject their own humorous bloopers from that day.

During several evenings, Jason, the grandson of one of the gentlemen interviewed, would stop by and join in the conversations. He would explain traditions, signi cant happenings and answer any questions. Unlike the morning gatherings, the evening conversation was more social than tactical, sharing bits and pieces of our lives and who we are.

By the third day, S. Donna was taking phone calls from community residents with requests such as: When are you able to come and rebuild my porch? When am I going to be interviewed? All of these were indications that our e orts were appreciated and we were ful lling a need. At least for this week we felt we were making a di erence for the dear neighbor.

What a wonderful week of sharing, giving and experiencing each other and the dear neighbor; in a single wordliving. In addition to all that fun, we actually did nish 16 interviews, four new porches with handicap ramps, one set of stairs and carpeted one living room.

Other volunteer opportunities and projects in Camden are being developed for the near future. If you are interested in being a part of the Mississippi Volunteer Program and/or other opportunities, visit Members Only at www.csjsl.org and go to Association Ministry Volunteer Opportunities.

A s s o ci ati o nAssociates Minister to Sacred Heart Parish Community in Camden, Mississippiby Associates Dodie Sudduth, George Darner, Steve Helmich, Roger Kaestner, John Rossman and Christine Clifford

Pictured (l-r): Kaestner, Cli ord, Rossman, Darner, Helmich and Sudduth

Read pieces of conversations and recollections of the associates and Camden residents

at www.csjsl.org.


On November 21, 2010, 14 associate candidates made their Initial Commitment during a prayer service at the motherhouse. Pictured are: Back Row - Debbie Phelps, Ophelia Wilson, Marilyn Koncen, Andra Gwydir, Kay Komotos, Christine Cli ord, Eileen Stanley and Virginia Brown. Front Row - Catherine Schodrowski, Rick Gwydir, Kevin Kelly, Gerry Rauch, and Cathie and Phil Braasch.

In order to witness what we ask of the world, we will look for ways to grow in our multicultural identity, acknowledging and confronting the racism that exists among us. Acts of Chapter, Deepening Communion With Each Other

Multicultural Awareness

Data Source: 2008 American Family Survey (factfi nder.census.gov)

How well do we know our dear neighbors? Do we know who is most at risk for survival? Here are some family unit statistics in the St. Louis area. However, they would be very similar in your town, too. Looking at these numbers can help us learn about people and ourselves. Do you know a dear neighbors name who is in each of these categories? If so, invite her/him to dinner soon. If not, ask yourself in prayer, why not?

Race Two-Parent Families One-Parent (Female) Families

White 2.3 17.6Black or African-American 5.4 32.5

Asian 4.7 25.3Hispanic or Latino 7.7 45.0

Percent of Population Living Below the Poverty Level


Motherhouse Celebrations and LentMarch will be a very busy month of celebrations for the community. We will begin with an Initial Commitment of Associates at the Mardi Gras Mass and Brunch on March 6. Th en, on March 19, the Reception of 1961 will celebrate their Golden Jubilee. Our nal community celebration of the month will be the Opening Prayer & Celebration for the 175th anniversary on March 25.

Th e season of Lent at the motherhouse will give us the opportunity to pray with each other and the dear neighbor. Clarence Heller, spiritual director, artist and poet, will share an afternoon of Lenten prayer on Sunday, April 3. On Sunday, April 10, the young adults from St. Cecilias Parish will re-enact a bilingual telling of the Stations of the Cross in English and Spanish. Both afternoons incorporate the intersection of artistic expression and spirituality to enrich our Lenten prayer experience. Come join us and bring friends and neighbors!

Light Bulb MomentsHave you ever had a light bulb momenta time when everything fell into place and suddenly everything you were doing or needed to do made perfect sense? Usually my light bulb moments happen in retrospect. I look back at a time or event in my life and say, Aha! Th ats why things had to happen the way they did.

Unfortunately, I seldom have the wisdom and insight to nd God at work in the present moment. Th at is probably because of many factors. Th e rst is my own lack of faith that God is really present and that my daily bread will be given just as I pray. Because of this, I can become so busy and self-absorbed in day-to-day living that I miss all the moments of grace constantly unfolding around me. Another reason I miss those Aha moments as they happen is that I just dont have enough trust that God has a better plan than I can possibly dream up. We Americans love to think that our destiny is what we make it. We want to believe that if we are smart and clever and put our noses to the grindstones our dreams and plans will come true.

Th ats not altogether bad. We have been blessed with intelligence and reason and free will so that we can realize our God-given potential. Its the God-given part that we independent Americans often forget about. God knows our past, present and future. Gods loving presence is within us through every moment of our existence. Yet, we seldom take a moment to stop and listen and look for God at work in our lives. Or we fail to recognize Gods grace because we just cant see the forest for the trees.

Liturgy Calendar

March2 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.6 Associate Initial Commitment and Mardi Gras Mass - 10:30 a.m.9 Ash Wednesday Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.15 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.17 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.19 50th Jubilee Celebration - 11 a.m.22 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.24 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.25 175th Anniversary Opening Prayer & Celebration - 4:30 p.m.29 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.30 Lenten Mass & Simple Meal - 5:45 p.m.31 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.

April

3 Lenten Experience with Clarence Heller - 2 p.m.5 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.7 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.10 Stations of the Cross with St. Cecilias Parish - 2 p.m.12 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.14 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.16 Associate Commitment Prayer Service19 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.26 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.28 Midday Prayer - 11:45 a.m.

Liturg ySource and Summitby Associate Mary Kay Christian


Th e second Sunday of Lent gives us time to re ect on the light bulb moments of life. Th e Gospel this Sunday brings us out of the desert with Jesus and up to the mountaintop. And there, Jesus closest disciples are treated to an undeniable Aha moment. Suddenly, before their eyes, Gods work throughout history, represented in the presence of Elijah and Moses as well as their present experience converge in a literal shining moment of clarity. Suddenly it is undeniable who Jesus is and what he and his followers are to be about. For Peter, James and John everything comes together in that moment. Everything makes sense. Being able to see the big picture can be overwhelming. And it was for the apostles, as it is for all of us mere mortals.

Jesus and the disciples had to get back to reality. Th ey had to come down from the mountain and get down to earth again. Th at is the reality of everyday life for all of us. Th e

most we can hope and pray for is the realization of Gods light, love and consolation at the pivotal moments of our lives. And if we are wise, we will remember and re ect upon those times when the present moment is too ordinary or when lifes problems seem to envelope us in despair. We will look back and say, Aha! Th at is what God at work in my life looked like then. And maybe the memory of that will give us the wisdom and insight to look for the shining light of Gods presence at work in us now.

I can be reached best by phone from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday. If I am away from my desk or in a meeting, please leave a voice mail message. All calls and e-mails will be returned within 24 hours.

Peace!Mary Kay McVey Christian

In response to requests at the 2010 Province Assembly, the Information Technology (IT) Department will begin video streaming some of the provinces major community events. Video streaming will allow others who arent able to attend an event to view it live on the web as it is happening. Viewers can watch and hear what is going on but not interact. Th e videos will also be archived in Members Only at www.csjsl.org. One of the rst major events to be video streamed will be the Opening Prayer Service for our 175th province celebrations on March 25. IT has begun video streaming some events prior to March 25. All Tuesday Midday Prayer services at 11:45 a.m. during Lent will be video streamed. Please take the time to view the events live or archived so you will know how to utilize this tool. To access the live video streaming, go to: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/csjsl-mid-day-prayer.

You can also log onto Members Only (if your login ID doesnt work, use [email protected] or [email protected] and stjoseph as the password). Go to Technology on the left-hand side menu and click on Video Streaming. Once the video streaming page appears, click on the Midday Prayer link. During the viewing of the video, an advertisement/commercial of 15-30 seconds may appear. DO NOT CLICK OUT OF THE VIDEO. Let the advertisement run through and regular programming will resume after. We Want Your Feedback! Please contact the IT Department with feedback about your video streaming experience. Contact Sasha at [email protected] or 314-678-0419 or Gregg at [email protected] or 314-678-0421. Also, please let them know if you experience any di culties viewing the videos.

Watch Tuesday Midday Prayer Services Online


Vo c ati o nsWalking the CSJ Journey

Snippets about our three women presently in the various stages

of formation.

Sarah Heger - Temporary Profession

Th e month has been busy with eld trips, science experiments and extracurriculars of all sorts. Free time has been enjoyed through sledding, reading and dates with God. I cant wait for really nice running weather.

Mary Flick - Novitiate

I am now using my novitiate Wednesdays to learn more about the CSJ community. Th is month, I am visiting St. Josephs Institute for the Deaf and Nazareth Living Center. I am also learning the history of the community, discussing the Constitution with my local community, and becoming acquainted with the Maxims, with help from Sister Marian Cowan.

Clare Bass - Candidacy

I am glad the Green Bay Packers won the Superbowl! Congrats to all of our sisters from Green Bay and to those who worked in Green Bay! Th ere are so many opportunities for me to learn and grow here with the CSJs and I am grateful for all of them! Th ank you for the continued prayers and support!

The Gift of Interdependenceby Sister Pat BoberAs I re ect on my current role as temporary professed director and what it means to me, what comes to mind is the gift of interdependence. We, as members of the Community of St. Joseph, throw our lots together as we and not just I. Th e privilege of walking with Sister Sarah Heger as she continues to deepen her connection with, and love for, being a Sister of St. Joseph both inspires me and calls me to be more. It is one more way of experiencing our interdependence!

I feel supported by the Community of St. Joseph in my parish and community youth ministry as we, together, serve others in North St. Louis. I am privileged to be the hands, eyes and ears, but without the many ways my ministry and my spirit are supported by the community, I could not be here. Together we are the heart!

However, years ago, I realized that if I do not have an active role on a province committee or wisdom circle or ministry I can get caught up in my day-to-day ministry, local community, and circle of family and friends, not paying much attention to the bigger picture of the community. As I was in between such experiences when asked to be temporary professed director, I welcomed it as my way of staying more connected.

In addition to my times with S. Sarah, I look forward to the monthly vocation/formation meetings with Sisters Kathy Eiler, Linda Markway, Pat Quinn, Kate Filla and Jean Meier, and Associate Peggy Maguire as times of working together, learning more about issues of vocation/formation ministry and the province, and sharing our ideas and our hearts. By the time you read this we will have also met with others from the congregation who are doing vocation/formation ministry. Th ere is a richness that comes from such interactions, nurturing the knowledge of what it means to be part of a larger whole.

Based on all of my experiences of our community, from meetings to policies to stands for justice to love of God and neighbor without distinction to community celebrations to interactions with any sister or associate, I always nd I AM PROUD TO BE A SISTER OF ST. JOSEPH!


Gl e aning s f ro m S e ni o r Mini str yThe Affects of Lonelinessby Sister Bonnie Murray and Trish Callahan

As the long winter months begin to fade, we may nd ourselves feeling blah and lonely. What is loneliness? How does it a ect us? Can we identify the cause of our loneliness?

Dr. Richard Johnson, in the January issue of his Well, Wise and Whole monthly newsletter, describes at length the dynamics of loneliness. He begins his article with:

Th e topic of loneliness strikes chords of fear in us, especially in those of us who realize we are beyond middle age, who are retired, who have contemplated mortality, who recognize our solitary place in the universe, and those who have lost loved ones and friends. Loneliness may visit us only infrequently, but it waits for us just down the hall from the busyness of our days. Loneliness may be either or both the cause and the e ect of the empty feeling that I just don't matter anymore.

Johnson shares what researchers Salvatore Maddi and Suzanne Kobasa (Th e Hardy Executive: Health Under Stress, Dow Jones-Irwin, Homewood, IL 1984) have foundconnected is a basic human need. Th eir research ndings clearly show that the opposite of connection, i.e. being disconnected, separated or alienated breeds ill health.

In his book, Th e Loneliness Factor, Ronald Rolheiser, OMI (Dimension Books, Denville, NJ, 1979) de nes loneliness as an experience of the whole person, body, mind and spirit that brings us a devastating admixture of negative feelings and noxious states. Among the hallmarks of loneliness are: alienation, exclusion, rejection, longing, discomfort, emptiness, restlessness, frustration, incompleteness, nostalgia and lifelessness. (p. 67).

Johnson continues that the basic question of loneliness is: "What am I lonely for? What is it that I want and need? If I do indeed feel the need for connection, for sharing, for feeling a part of what is the object or the aim of my connection?"

It seems that our need for connection is multi-layered and multi-dimensional. We seek sharing on many levels of life; indeed there seem at least four areas of life to which we seek connection: 1) with our self, 2) with others, 3) with our community, and 4) with God. Separate brands of loneliness are distilled from each of these four when our attempts at connection in the area are somehow frustrated.

In his article, Johnson explores: 1) Types of loneliness, 2) How do you feel loneliness? and 3) Th e Loneliness of Being Left Alone.

If you are feeling lonely or know someone who is struggling with loneliness, there is a wealth of material in the January issue of Well, Wise and Whole.

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Who are the men and women on death row? Th ey are mothers and daughters, sons and fathers, brothers and sisterspart of a family somewhere. Th ey are our dear neighbors.

Th e re ection to the left, Far and Wide, was written by Al Cunningham, a prisoner on death row in San Quentin, Calif. I was surprised to read it and imagine hes been convicted of murder. I didnt expect such quality of emotion and empathy to come from someone on death row.

Th e re ection was published in a quarterly newsletter called Compassion written by death row prisoners. It is a ministry of the St. Rose Peace & Justice group in Ohio (www.compassionondeathrow.net). Half the funds from subscriptions are given as college scholarships to immediate family members of murdered victims. Th e inmates want to give back to society, to in some small way make restitution for their crimes. Many are writing essays on words of advice for juvenile o enders and how they can best avoid going back to prison.

Recidivism rates are very high among youth and words of encouragement from death row prisoners may save a young person from re-entering the prison system.

Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (MADP) continue to work across the state and throughout the nation to end death penalty sentencing because of the high cost of trials, racial and geographical bias and frequent prosecutorial misconductnot to mention the basic immorality of killing that does not stop killing. Th e death penalty is not a deterrent to violent crime. Our U.S. Bishops have spoken out clearly against the death penalty and work to make new laws.

If you are interested in writing to a prisoner, please contact me at 314-678-0317 or [email protected] and guidelines will be sent to you.

Lets all pray together to end state-sanctioned murders.

*Far and Wide is printed with permission from Compassion newsletter.

Abolition in Missouriby Associate Diana Oleskevich

Far and WideRe ection on Our Values

Th e positive actions you take do not stop with you. Many of them go on and on, far beyond you to people and places you will never know about. Th e value you create does not end with you. It sets the stage for more positive value, and then for even more value on top of that. Somewhere today, someones life has just been made better because of a positive action you have taken in the past. In some way today, the world is becoming a better place because of something you did, weeks, months or even years ago. You can never know or control how far and wide your actions will extend. You can, however, control the nature of those actions. Th e more love, kindness and thoughtfulness you put into your actions, the more positively those actions will multiply and radiate out into the world. Put the best of yourself into all you do and your own unique value will be spread far and wide. Th e in uence you have on life is immensely greater than it may appear on the surface. Live each moment with goodness, truth and making the world a better place.

Who do you think wrote this refl ection?


Remember those cards we lled out at the Assembly? Remember the Milky Ways? (I know you do!)

If you were not able to be at the July 2010 Province Assembly, the Justice Committee gave each sister and associate two cards: one for sharing how you do the work of justice now and one for where you think you will be in ve years.

Are you asking: Did anyone actually read those cards?

Th e answer is YES! I had the privilege of reading them and trying to put them into categories. I say privilege because I found myself being moved by the diverse and wonderful ways the Community of St. Joseph has found to

bring justice, love and compassion to the dear neighbor. Just as the Milky Way spreads across the vast expanse of sky, our community spreads across the vast expanse of this earth.

Th e Justice Committee will have a visual presentation/map to share at the May 2011 Province Assembly. As we have said, this is a work in progress and we want to share our progress to date. If you were not able to attend the 2010 assembly, please call me or any Justice Committee member, and we will be sure that your information will be included.

We also want to thank Clare Bass and Sister Kay Naughton for putting all this information on spreadsheets.

One last question: Will there be Milky Ways at the assembly in May? Youll have to come and see!

Ju sti c e Co mmitt eeStars for Justiceby Sister Carolyn Hupperts

My justice ministry is teaching English to a Korean minister and a Korean missionary through the YMCA literacy program at the St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, where I reside. Every week I get to spend 4-5 hours with them.

I serve residents of the Alzheimers unit in an assisted living facility across the street. I say the rosary and pray with them, take them communion and bring a few of the women to SJI for the sisters Mass liturgy. And, I visit a cousin who is housebound and take her communion once a week.

I also write to an ex-prisoner in Texas. I am not good at talking about God, so when she (ex-prisoner) was in prison I ordered her a subscription of Gods Word.

She is now out of prison, has a job and a home with her family. We still write and she continues to want the subscription and reads it every day.

Furthermore, I interact with all the people I live with and who are in the building each day at SJI. I do all this because I enjoy it; it makes me feel useful and I like being helpful.

STAR Profi leAs part of the Stars for Justice project, the justice committee will feature a STAR sister or associate in each PNN, celebrating their lives in service with the dear neighbor and affi rming our already existing works of justice. The purpose of the STAR profi les is to share the sisters and associates work of the community while inspiring others.

Sister Pasqualine Frigo with Young ah Kim, a student from Korea who wants to be a missionary.

Sister Marie Pasqualine Frigo


Kinship w ith Cre at i o n

Below your kitchen sink you're likely to nd at least one bucket of sprays, soaps and disinfectants, armed to battle any germ that enters your home. But scienti c evidence has uncovered a dirty side to many of these cleaners. Th e liquid, solid and aked potions we use to keep things spick-and-span are being questioned by the environmentally conscious researchers, advocates and consumers. Th ese chemicals pose a risk to us, our children and our pets. Research has con rmed that phthalates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phosphates and petrochemicals can pollute our bodies and environment. Detergents, degreasers, stain removers and pesticides endanger the environment by contaminating our groundwater, lakes and oceans.

In our e ort to be in communion with the environment, my wife and I started using one of the many do-it-yourself methods for disinfecting our home. Common items around the house can ll in for buckets of cleaning products.

Lemons: lighten stains and cut grease. Baking soda: soaks up bad odors and removes some

stains. Vinegar: cleans glass and kills germs on countertops

and co ee makers. Salt: removes stains and cleans appliances around the

kitchen.

While these homemade solutions may be better for the environment, they lack performance testing, safety testing and product directions. Th ey have not been tested and approved compatible for speci c surfaces to be cleaned. With the technological advances in recent years, it is not known whether vinegar and newsprint is still safe for the new thermal and tinted glass windows. Additionally, most homemade cleaners are often mixed with a commercial cleaner, like dish soap or borax, with which they may not be compatible.

Recently there has been a large in ux of new green cleaning products. Th e labels tell us they are environmentally safe, non-toxic and e ective. Yet, the warning and caution statements still remain on the labels and these products

contain many of the same harsh chemical ingredients found in traditional cleaning products. Th e U.S. Department of Health and Services maintains a household products database including the information companies would rather not label on their products. Th e database can be accessed online at http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm.

Interpreting the content of ingredient and warning labels has become a science that requires a air for legal slang and interpretation. Most of us now have a keen eye for chloro uorocarbons, but may not be familiar with DEHP, DBP, BBP and DINP phthalates used in plastics. Th ere are organizations that provide a standardized testing of products wishing to label themselves "green." One of which is EcoLogo.

Founded in 1988 by the Government of Canada but now recognized world-wide, EcoLogo is North Americas largest, most respected environmental standard and certi cation mark. It provides assurance that the products and services bearing the logo meet stringent standards of environmental leadership. EcoLogo certi es environmental leaders covering a large variety of categories.

Th e EcoLogo Program is a Type I eco-label, as de ned by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Th e program compares products/services with others in the same category, develops rigorous and scienti cally relevant criteria that re ect the entire lifecycle of the product, and awards the EcoLogo to those that are veri ed by an independent third party as complying with the criteria.

Th e Program is one of two such programs in North America that has been successfully audited by the Global EcoLabelling Network (GEN) as meeting ISO 14024 standards for eco-labelling.

You can nd the list of EcoLogos certi ed products at www.ecologo.org. I was able to build a shopping cart of items, replacing items we previously purchased with

Green Household Cleaners: Are They Environmentally Safe?by Associate John Rossman

continued on page 17


C S J New s

Honorees:Sue & Joe Fahey Julie & Jack Lally

Judy & Bob SieckhausVisit www.csjsl.org for more information.

certi ed environmentally friendly versions. I was not able to identify the products speci cally available in the St. Louis region, though.

However, there is a local St. Louis company that has also made strides providing eco-safe products called Better Life. Th eir mission is to create a high performing cleaner that is completely safe. It's safe for our families and our planetno warning labels necessary.

Products include I Can See Clearly, WOW!, a glass cleaner; what-EVER, a general purpose cleaner; and Even the Kitchen Sink, a sink and tub cleaner. No residue or streaks. No alcohol or ammonia. No harmful solvents and VOCs, making it safe to use on treated windows and glasseseye wear or wine wear.

Th e Better Life products are available at Ace Hardware, Schnucks, Whole Foods and Walgreens. My wife and I have switched many of our cleaners and have been extremely happy with the job performed by these products.

Th ese resourcesthe two Web sites and the local companyare our tools for living in harmony with Earth, our dear neighbor.

Th e Congregational Leadership Group (leadership from all provinces and vice provinces) met at the Carondelet Motherhouse from February 10-14. On Feb. 13, they invited sisters and associates in the St. Louis area for lunch and a gathering to share some of the happenings from their [CLG] meetings.

Green Cleaners contd


News from the St. Joseph Worker ProgramEmpowering young women as a new generation of faith-based leaderswww.stjosephworkerstl.org

SJW Directors Meet in St. LouisDirectors and sta of the St. Joseph Worker Program from the St. Paul, Albany and St. Louis provinces, along with the Congregation of St. Joseph, gathered for their rst collaborative meeting in St. Louis at St. Josephs Academy Convent on February 5-8.

Th e group came together to get to know one another more, ensure continuity among the programs so each unit can recruit for all programs, share ideas and better support one another. Best practices were shared regarding marketing, recruiting and the interviewing process. An ongoing communications plan between cities is also in place.

We are grateful for the hospitality and support of the sisters in the Congregational Center and the SJA Convent.

Pictured are: Standing: Bridgette Kelly (SP), Marilaurice Hemlock (SP), and Lori Ashmore-Ruppel (STL). Sitting: SJW Directors - Sisters Jacqueline Schmitz (CSJ Congregation - New Orleans), Betty Leiwe (STL), Suzanne Herder (SP) and Betsy Van Deusen (A).

SJW to Host Benefi t ConcertEnjoy a fun- lled evening of entertainment as the St. Joseph Worker Program hosts a bene t concert featuring the musical talents of Lynn Rose Terry and Friends on Friday, April 1 at the St. Andrew Parish Gym, 309 Ho meister, Lemay, MO 63125. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.

All proceeds of the event will go to support the St. Joseph Worker Program and its mission to empower young women as a new generation of faith-based leaders by training them to model the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Josephs charism of service to the poor and marginalized.

Th e SJW program is a one-year volunteer opportunity for women ages 21-35. Th e volunteers commit a year to developing their skills in service exploring justice, leadership for social change, spirituality, intentional community and living simply. Th e program is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet through their CSJ Ministries Division.

Th e evening will also include a silent auction, games, and drinks and snacks. Come early for a sh fry dinner put on by the St. Andrew Parish prior to the concert from 4-6:30 p.m. in the St. Andrew Cafeteria. Cost is $6.50, which is not included in the concert ticket price.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 314-919-0771 or visit www.csjsl.org to view the yer.

Lynn Rose Terry

Th ank You

From Associate Donna K. LaneMy family and I greatly appreciate all the many, many acts of love and kindness over the past year, in particularly, those o ered for our mother, Kathleen Lane. Th ank you Community of St. Joseph.


Fontbonne University Alumni Spirituality Retreatby Sister Betty Leiwe, chairperson of Fontbonne Alumni Spirituality Committee

Forty-seven Fontbonne alumni and sta , CSJ sisters and guests of the alumni participated in the rst alumni retreat of the Fontbonne Alumni Spirituality Committee held at the Carondelet Motherhouse on January 28-29.

Th e theme of the retreat was Slow Down, Th en Move Aheadlooking at Jesus and his in uence on women and their impact on him. Th e retreat was facilitated by Sister Mary Ann Figlino. Guests were also invited to take advantage of the quiet time for personal prayer, rest and meeting new friends.

Due to the events huge success, another retreat is already in the works for 2012.

S p o ns o re d Inst ituti o nsSt. Teresas Academy New Chapel Honors CSJsby Mary Beth Compton, STA executive director of development

St. Teresas Academy is proud to announce the planned addition of a fourth building to its historic campus as part of its Inspiring Women capital campaign. Th e new building, containing the Chapel of St. Joseph and four high tech classrooms, will be known as the Windmoor Center. Th e chapel is beautifully designed to serve as a tribute to the schools Catholic identity and the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Th e design process for the new building began with input from current faculty, sta and students to determine what was important for a worship space at the school and how the space could convey the mission and values of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Th e architects conducted research and learned that St. Teresa of Avila was the patron saint of lace makers, and that in the 1600s the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet began making lace as a source of income and as a tool for women to escape poverty. Th e artistic tradition of lace making continues today and is a vital part of the heritage of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Armed with the understanding of the special connection between lace and the Sisters of St. Joseph, the architects then began to study the beautiful architectural qualities of lace. Th ey also explored how to design a building that would balance the unique characteristics of both a chapel and high tech classrooms.

Th e resulting design for the new building is exquisite. Th e building is brick, with the chapel side wrapped in a metal lace accent. It will be a beautiful addition to the St. Teresas campus and will honor the rich heritage of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Above all, the chapel will be an intimate sacred space to enhance the experience and opportunities for the St. Teresas community to spend time in prayer, deepen their faith and grow in their relationship with God.

Pictured are Fontbonne graduates in attendance, which included an alum from each generation from the 1940s - 2000s.


Meeting O ur Anc e storsProfi le of an Early Sister Who Died in the Month of March

Mother St. John (Kate) Kennedy died March 11, 1899, after a long and painful illness of ve months. She was never strong, being subject to fainting spells. On November 1, 1898, she had a slight stroke of paralysis, then a complication of diseases set in and life became a weary martyrdom.

Mother St. John was born in Oswego, N.Y., Sept. 24, 1844, and at the early age of twenty-two left a fond mother, brothers and sisters to give her pure young life to the service of God. On the 28th of December, 1867, she laid aside her worldly garb, her name, Miss Kate Kennedy, taking that of Sister St. John the Evangelist.

For several years she taught in Savannah then the location of the Sisters of St. Joseph [of Georgia]. Her rst labor of love was in a school for colored children, then soon after a class of small boys. Pale and frail as a lily she seemed like an angel ministering to their needs of mind and soul, and her little charges were devoted to the gentle sister who taught them many lessons of goodness more by example than by words. Her few spare hours were devoted to the visitation of the sick, sorrowing and needy, and her in uence for good made her dear to a large circle of friends.

She was elected Mistress of Novices in 1875 when Bishop Gross established the rst regular novitiate of the sisterhood in Savannah. In 1877, when Mother Clemence [Fraicenon] resigned from ill health, she was elected

Superioress of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Georgia, which position she held until 1894. St. Josephs Academy being the Mother House, she became the fond Mother of hundreds of young girls educated within its walls. Her loving smile greeted them in joys, and she was even more sympathetic in their sorrows and di culties.

To the little orphan boys she was ever considerate and kind, and children seemed to understand that the tender name of Mother was not given in vain.

During her time of Superioress, the mission house, a school for small boys, was opened in Sharon [Georgia] and many additions and improvements were made to the Academy. In 1895 she was made Superioress of Sharon, continuing the good work begun in Washington.

Her in uence for good was wide-spread, a gifted letter writer, she endeavored by a large correspondence to exert an in uence for Gods honor and glory and many a heart mourned when her pen was forever laid aside.

Th e consecration of a life of thirty-two years was accepted Saturday, March the eleventh. Her life work is over but the memory of the loving, tender heart, of her prayerful spirit, of her loving, maternal kindness will long be cherished by the devoted sisterhood who for years called her Mother St. John. Father OBrien, Father Bazin and Father David assisted at her funeral. [From the Georgia Necrology book]

Sister St. John Kennedy (Catherine), daughter of Bridget Horan and Michael Kennedy, entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida after they came from Le Puy, France in 1866 to minister to emancipated slaves. She received the habit on December 28, 1867 and made vows in Savannah on April 6, 1869. She is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Washington, Georgia.


The Hand of God Shall Hold You

Sister Mary Philip BiegDecember 14, 1919 - January 25, 2011Devoted to family, God and communitySister Mary Philip Bieg was born on December 14, 1919, in St. Louis, Mo. Her parents, August and Adella (Bugger) Bieg, raised 15 children in their 10 room home located in St. Anthonys parish. Th ey named her Loretta Johanna and had her baptized at St. Anthonys just one week after her birth. Th is large family (maybe an introduction into large community living for the future) was very involved in all the activities of the parish and school, and it was there that Loretta met the Sisters of St. Joseph. While the seeds of her vocation had been planted early by her family, she did not follow a religious vocation until she was almost 23 years of age.

Loretta entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on September 15, 1942; the following March 19, she received the habit and name S. Mary Philip. Her active ministry was twofold. She began by teaching, but then also worked as a medical records administrator.

Completing her novitiate, S. Mary Philip was assigned as a teacher, rst at St. Francis de Sales High School in Denver, and then at St. Leos in St. Louis; St. Cecilias in Peoria; and St. Lukes in Richmond Heights. Studying for her degree in medical record library science occupied her for one year beginning in 1954.

In 1956, with degree in hand, S. Mary Philip became medical records administrator at St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood, Mo., and then held the

same post at St. Josephs Hospital in Kansas City. She stayed in these roles until 1965. While in Kansas City, she assisted, directed and supported many young women who, at the time, were studying at Avila College to get their degrees in medical records. She was justly proud of their achievements.

Beginning in 1965, S. Mary Philip resumed teaching, but in 1968 she started pursuing a masters degree in education from St. Louis University. While studying, she spent most of her time in St. Louis living at St. Anthonys Convent and/or teaching at the parish high school.

From 1976 until 1990 she had the unique responsibility of working as secretary for the LaSalette Fathers at their provincial house in St. Louis. Th ey appreciated her skillsshe was accurate in all she undertookbut they especially valued her faithfulness in keeping con dences.

Th e last 13 years of her active ministry were at Carondelet where she served as the health care claims coordinator. Anyone who knows anything about health care knows how tedious that work can be. Yet S. Mary Philip, gracious to all sisters who called her, ably put them at ease while listening to their concerns. S. Mary Frances Johnson, who worked closely with S. Mary Philip in the nance o ce, said, She met the challenge of organizing the o ce and then proceeded to take

care of the health care claims for over 300 sisters. Her e orts saved the province hundreds of thousands of dollars in her 13 years in this position.

Finally at the age of 86 Sister retired and began her ministry of prayer and witness at Nazareth Living Center. Besides having time to read, re ect and pray, she continued to enjoy being with her family who always included her in their weekly card playing and annual events. Th e Bieg family is truly BIG and S. Mary Philip faithfully kept up with them as she was able. To anyone who asked about her family, she happily explained relationships while pointing to the family picture hanging on the wall in her room.

A person of good humor during her life, S. Mary Philip died as she lived, in obedience to Gods will for her. No more tedious paper work; no more need to push herself; no more frustration. She is at peace and able to enjoy the Holy Family and the members of her earthly family who have gone before her. May she rest in peace.

S. Kathleen KarbowskiS. Rita Louise Huebner


Rest in Peace

January 8Sheila McCarthy (LA)

January 22S. Ann Marie OConnor (A)

February 1Joe Schorman,

brother of S. Annette Schorman

February 7Rocco Bufano,

father of S. Laura Bufano

Donald G. Backer, brother of Associate Mary Kay Backer

February 13S. Mary Th eonilla Franklin (A)

February 19S. Lillian Newbore

S. Mary Lois Sweeney (SP)

February 23S. Mary Francina Keane

Ministry Changes

Ruth Margaret Raupp, CSJPrayer and Witness

Nazareth Living Center, St. Louis, MO

Frances Virginia Cholet, CSJPrayer and Witness

Nazareth Living Center, St. Louis

Suzanne Giro, CSJDirector - Admissions

Nazareth Living Center, St. Louis

Mary Kay Hadican, CSJProfessional Board Member

Health Care Ministries, St. Louis

Co r p o rati o n an d Counc i lFebruary MeetingCORPORATION

Accepted Minutes of Board of Directors of the Corporation meeting held

December 20, 2010

Financial Statements for December 2010

Approved St. Louis Area Women Religious Collaborative Ministries

English Tutoring Project - $8,000

Center for Women in Transition - $1,000

National Black Sisters Conference - $1,000

St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf Ephpheta Society Dinner Auction - $1,000

Amended articles of incorporation and bylaws of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province Sponsorship Corporation

Amended articles of incorporation and bylaws of CSJ Ministries

Amended articles of incorporation and bylaws of St. Josephs Academy

COUNCIL

Accepted Minutes of the Province Council Meetings held December 18-19, 2010

Approved Patrimony Request

Sabbatical Request

Educational Request Discussed Department updates

Province Forum Results

Sponsored Institutions updates

Sponsorship Day November 17, 2011

Committee/Wisdom Circle updates

Vocation/Formation update

Nazareth Living Center/BHS

Ascension Health

Spring Sectional Update

CLG Meeting Feb. 10-14, 2011


How long have you worked at the motherhouse and what does your job entail? I have worked at the motherhouse for 10 years. I just had my anniversary on February 6. My job duties include

cleaning o ces and other rooms throughout the motherhouse. I clean the dining room and get it set for whatever event/function we are having. I also help in the kitchen when needed.

Tell us about your family.Ive been married for 28 years to Allen. I have three children, twins Andrea and Andre, and Antonio. Andrea is an LPN at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Andre is a manager at Rock Hill and a part-time photographer at the St. Louis Childrens Hospital, and Antonio is a student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis studying to be a pharmacist and works part time at McDonalds.

My hobbies are...I enjoy hanging out with my mom and sister on Saturdays clothes shopping from one store to another.

It would surprise people to learn...At one time I was a dental assistant for many years. I was also an elevator operator at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Louis and escorted many movie stars up and down the hotel such as Rosemary Clooney, Vincent Price, Betty White and David Hedison, plus many more.

I enjoy working for/with the CSJs because...Its a nice place to work; it doesnt feel like its work. Everyone is so nice and pleasant. It feels like a second family. When people you expect to see every day or every other day arent here you have to ask where they are or if they are okay out of concern. I think of this job as a way of life, not a way of living. I never had a job that o ers so many holidays o , either!

My fondest memory while working at the motherhouse is...I remember the sisters all lined up in a row on the stairs in the motherhouse courtyard during an auction event a few years ago. Th ey were singing Sancte Joseph. I just stood there in awe, watching them sing. Th ey were so beautiful!

Bull etin B o ardFace of the Motherhouse:Meet Margie Campbell, housekeeper

Sister Joanne Clare GallagherSister Carmel Th erese GutierrezSister Mary Ellen KowalskiSister Patricia KrommerSister Julie MarciacqSister Kathleen Mary McCarthySister Barbara Ann McConnellSister Ellen Marie RyanSister Margaret Anne VonderaheSister Marie Bernadette Walsh

50 YearsSister Frances BakerSister Marilyn Louise BinderSister Carlotta DiLorenzoSister Corita EisenbeissSister Mary Elizabeth GuyetteSister Fay HagenSister Sara KaneSister Mary Ann LeiningerSister Marie Virginia MorettSister Madeline Marie Nakatsu ( J/LA)Sister Mary Schneider

25 YearsSister Donna LeeAnn Gibbs

Hawaii Vice Province

60 YearsSister Anita Marie Rosco (H)

50 YearsSister Marcelina Felipe (H)Sister John Joseph Gilligan (A)Sister Eva Joseph Mesina (H)

Peru Vice Province

50 YearsSister Mary Ann Leininger (LA/P)

30 YearsSister Maria Vasquez

25 YearsSister Robertina Espinoza

Congregational Jubilarians contd


LEADERSHIP CALENDAR

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March6 ISACS Visit (JM)6 Donor Mass & Reception, Kansas City (PC, HF)10 SJI Board Mtg. (JM)10 Mother Evelyn ONeill Award (PC)12 Spring Sectionals (PG, HF, JM, SW)12 Steer Dinner - Avila (PC)13-14 Ascension Health Mtg. (SW)15 175th Design Team Conference Call (PG)17 Jubilee Dinner (PG, HF, SW)21-22 Leadership Mtgs. (PL)23 Groundbreaking for New Chapel & Building Mtg., St. Teresas Academy (PC)23 CSJ Ministries Corporation Mtg. (LB)28 Agenda Committee Mtg. (HF)28 SJA Board Mtg. (PG)

April 4 Spirituality Committee Mtg. (PG)6 PCRI Mtg. (HF)8-9 Tabitha Grant Committee Mtg. (PC)11 175th Design Team Conference Call (PG)12-14 LCWR Mtgs. - Carondelet (LB, PC, PG, HF, JM, SW)13 CSJ Ministries Corporation Mtg. (LB)14-15 Leadership Mtgs. (PL)17 Associates Board Mtg. (PG)18 Development Advisory Committee (HF)

May2 St. Teresas Academy Golf Tourn. (PC)6 Students Honors Convocation, Fontbonne (HF)7 Fontbonne University Board Mtg. (HF, SW)16 CSJ Ministries Corporation Mtg. (LB)17 Investment Managers (PC, PG, HF, JM, SW)18 St. Teresas Academy Board Mtg. (PC)

PROVINCE CALENDAR

March6 Associate Initial Commitments and Mardi Grass Mass & Brunch12-13 Spring Sectionals19 50th Jubilee Celebration20 NLC Jubilee Celebration25 175th Anniversary Opening Ceremony30 Lenten Mass and Simple Meal

April1 St. Joseph Worker Program Benefi t Concert, St. Andrew Parish Gym3 Lenten Experience with Clarence Heller3 Kinship with Creation Film Festival10 Stations of the Cross with St. Cecilias Parish 15 Associate Assembly16 Associate Retreat & Ongoing Commitments29 Generosity of Joseph Honors Gala

May14 60th Jubilee Celebration15 Province Assembly21 Linger Over Breakfast

NEXT ISSUE: April PNNSubmission Deadline: April 1

Publication Date: April 15For a complete PNN schedule, visit Members Only at www.csjsl.org.

Questions? Comments? We want your feedback!

E-mail questions, comments and/or suggestions about the PNN to Sarah Baker at [email protected].

For more event listings, visit our Members Only Calendar of Events at www.csjsl.org.

All events are at the Carondelet Motherhouse unless otherwise noted

The Kinship with Creation Committee presents

Kinship Film FestivalSunday, April 3 1-4 p.m.

Fontbonne & Medaille Lounges Carondelet Motherhouse

Visit Members Only at www.csjsl.org to view the fl yer.

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