Province News Notes October 2012

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ews oteNews NotesPROVINCESISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET AND ASSOCIATES ST. LOUIS PROVINCE OCTOBER 2012

a silent guardian

Remembering our

October saintsSt. Therese of the Child Jesus


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On the Cover: St. Therese of the Child Je sus

Province News Notes is a publication of

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Inside this Isue

ContentsProvince Leadership Message .........................................................................................3

Congregational Chapter ..............................................................................................4-5

Association .....................................................................................................................6-8

Senior Ministry ..................................................................................................................9

Vocation/Formation ................................................................................................. 10-11

Liturgy ................................................................................................................................12

Carondelet Chronicles ..................................................................................................13

Justice .......................................................................................................................... 14-16

Archives .............................................................................................................................17

Corporation and Council ..............................................................................................18Face of the Motherhouse ..............................................................................................19

Calendars ..........................................................................................................................20

Greetings from the Federation NovitiatePages10-11Sister Clare Bass shares about her experiences in theFederation Novitiate in Chicago.

ACOF Directors Meet in St. LouisPages 6-7Te Congregational ACOF directors met in St. Louis onSept. 13-16 and welcomed two representatives Maria Araya

and Jorge Valdes of the Familia de San Jose from alca, Chile.

October 1 was the celebration of the Feast of St. Therese of theChild Jesus, also known as The Little Flower.

Let us pray in the words of St. Therese: O My God! Most BlessedTrinity, I desire to Love You and make You loved. Since you loved

me so much as to give me Your only Son as my Saviorthe infinitetreasures of His merits are mine. I offer them to you with gladness,

begging You to look upon me only in the Face of Jesus and in HisHeart burning with Love. We ask this and all things in the name ofYour Son Jesus the Christ, who lives and reigns with You and theHoly Spirit, now and forever.

The statue of St. Therese pictured is located on the east side of theCarondelet Motherhouse.

For more on St. Therese and our October saints, visit csjsl.org.


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Province Leadership ReflectionsWe are Never Alone

by Sister Pat GiljumEditors Notesby Jenny Beatrice

Back: Sisters Liz Brown, Jean Meier,Patty Clune and Suzanne Wesley. Front:Srs. Helen Flemington, Nancy Corcoran

and Pat Giljum.

As we prepare for both our Province Chapter and the CongregationalChapter we are so aware of our future. I am preparing something new, doyou not perceive it? We sit in contemplative silence, we pray, we discusswith one another, we are in core group conversations, and, in everything,we plead for the Spirit to keep guiding us as we work to create that futuretogether. I am reminded of a Cherokee Indian legend of a youths rite ofpassage.

Te young boy is taken into the forest by his father. He is blindfoldedand left alone. Te boy is required to sit on a stump the whole night andnot remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine throughit. He cannot cry out for help to anyone. Once he survives the night, heis a man. He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because eachlad must come into manhood on his own. Te boy is naturally terrified.He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all aroundhim. Te wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he satstoically, not removing the blindfold, as it would be the only way he couldbecome a man. Finally, after a horrific night the sun appeared and heremoved his blindfold.

It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him.He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm.

As we face the future, I am so grateful to know that we, too, are neveralone. God is watching over us, sitting on the stump beside us, ever readyto help, to guide, to love us. Let us continue to pray for one another and bethere for one another knowing all the time that even though we cant seeGod, God is always there for us and with usfor we walk by faith, not bysight.

I like to think I am a flexible person. I tryto remain open to examining unfoldingsituations and am willing to take action torespond. When my plans make a u-turn, Ido what I need to do to keep my feet on theground. But what if it is the ground itselfthat is changing?

I find the hardest part of change is not in

the doing, but in the waitingsitting in thediscomfort of discontent while surroundedby fear of the unknown. Sometimes,taking action can be a distraction to thetransformation that is taking place aroundus.

I read recently that Steven Spielberg saidof his choice of projects, "I require fear inorder to run towards something. Te morefrightened I am, the more I have to run

into what's scaring me to figure out whatit is.

Change requires more than trying to getback on course. It requires courage tofollow wherever the path will lead andcuriosity for discovering a destination thatwe cannot even imagine.


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Transitioning to a Simpler Lifeby Sister Catherine Steffens, CSJ (SP)

Congregational Chapte

CSJ sisters and associates from every

unit who participated in the Sistersof Earth Conference in July have asuggestion for how we might respondto the global challenges that affecteverything that exists (includinghumans) and, at the same time, liveour Acts of Chapter from 2007. Wesuggest that a way to become strongerleaders in communion with Creation,with/within the Church, with theDear Neighbor and with Each Other

is to join the international ransitionMovement and act on its suggestionslocally.

What is a ransition Initiative?(Explained by Rob Hopkins, founder ofthe ransition movement and author ofTe ransition Handbook: From OilDependency to Local Resilience, 2008-2009)

Te ransition Initiative is a placewhere there's a community-led processthat helps that town/village/city/neighborhood make local decisions re:the global challenges of climate change,economic hardship and shrinkingsupplies of cheap energy. Peopleworking together become stronger andhappier.

It's happening in well over a thousand

highly diverse communities acrossthe worldfrom towns in Australiato neighborhoods in Portugal, fromcities in Brazil to rural communitiesin Slovenia, from urban locationsin Britain to islands off the coast ofCanada.

Tese communities have started upprojects in areas of food, transport,

energy, education, housing, waste, arts,

etc. as small-scale local responses tothe global challenges of climate change,economic hardship and shrinkingsupplies of cheap energy. ogether,these small-scale responses make upsomething much bigger and help showthe way forward for governments,businesses and the rest of us.

Really, it's the opposite of us sittingin our armchairs complaining about

what's wrong, and instead, it's aboutgetting up and doing somethingconstructive about it alongside ourneighbors. And people tell us that as aresult of being involved with their local"transition group," they're happier, theircommunity feels more robust, and theyhave made a lot of new friends.

CSJ response: Tese small-scaleresponses make up something

much bigger and can move us intotransitioning to a simpler life style. Tisespecially fits a religious communityby supporting us in living a simpler,counter-cultural life with a mission ofmoving always toward profound love ofGod and neighbor without distinction.

Some have named our humandependence on oil an addiction.We ask ourselves: can we break this

dependence by finding new ways totravel, to heat and cool, to store things,to clothe ourselves, to transport ourfood, etc. that are less dependent on oilconsumption and more helpful to allour dear neighbors?

Can we honor each other, these dearneighbors and church, by recognizingthe urgency of protecting Earths

healthy living systems on which we all

depend?

We stated in 2007 that We arechallenged to express unifying love bybecoming stronger leaders and joiningwith others in working for systemicchange that will enable all to live inright relationship with Earth.

We emphasized that destructiveaspects of globalization, the unequal

distribution and use of resourcesand other human behaviors affectthose who are economically poor andmarginalized most immediately andintensely.

Te heart of Goda rinity ofRelationshipholds together all thatexists in a communion of relationshipsthat constitutes the web of life.

Urgency to respond to the groaning ofa disconnected world fills us.

In these profound statements,Congregational Chapter, 2007,expressed that we exist together in thesacredness of life; we choose to renewour relationships with all that exists.

Rob Hopkins: What are we"transitioning" away from?

All industrialized countries appear tooperate on the assumption that ourhigh levels of energy consumption,our high carbon emissions and ourmassive environmental impact can goon indefinitely.

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However, any rational examinationof our energy supplies, our economicinequalities, our diminishing levels ofwell-being, our ecological crises and

the climate chaos that is already hittingmillions of people tells us this can't goon much longer.

We're saying that the best place to starttransitioning away from this unviableway of living is right within our owncommunities, and the best time is rightnow.

What are we "transitioning" towards?

Whether we like it or not, over the nextdecade or two, we'll be transitioningto a lower energy futureessentialbecause of climate change andinevitable because of diminishingsupplies of fossil fuels (particularly oil).

CSJ response: We understandessential and inevitable and alsowant to add desirable because this fits

the life we profess to live as Christiansfollowing the example of Jesus. Webring spirituality to the table in joiningthe ransition Movement.

Rob Hopkins: Tere are a varietyof possible outcomes depending onwhether we stick our heads in thesand or whether we start working for afuture that we want.

ransition Initiatives, communityby community, are actively andcooperatively creating happier, fairerand stronger communities, places thatwork for the people living in them andare far better suited to dealing withthe shocks that willl accompany oureconomicand energy challenges and a climate inchaos.

Here's how it all appears to be evolving.

It begins when a small group comestogether with a shared concern about

shrinking supplies of cheap energy,climate change and increasingly,economic downturn. Tis grouprecognizes that:

Climate change and less oil (oilreaching its peak) require urgentaction.

Life with less energy is inevitable.It is better to plan for it than to betaken by surprise.

Industrial society has lost theresilience to be able to cope withenergy shocks.

We have to act together, now.

Infinite growth within a finitesystem (such as planet Earth) isimpossible.

We demonstrated great ingenuityand intelligence as we raced up theenergy curve over the last 150 years.

Teres no reason why we cantuse those qualities, and more, aswe negotiate our way up from thedepths back towards the sun and air.

If we plan and act early enough, anduse our creativity and cooperationto unleash the genius within ourlocal communities, we can builda future far more fulfilling andenriching, more connected to andmore gentle on the Earth, than the

life we have today.

CSJ response:We see this astransitioning together to a simpler lifestyle. Our local actions might vary, yetour goal would be the same and thiscould be a way to meet the directives ofthe last Congregational Chapter.

Tank you, Rob, for suggesting aprocess of meeting with our neighborsand working in common locally.Tank you also for your books, which

document the process others have gonethrough. Tank you for your continuedconnection with us on your website.(http://www.transitionnetwork.org/support/what-transition-initiative )

Rob Hopkins:As those in themovement become more experienced,they often engage in a community-wide visioning process that recognizeshow crucial is it for us to a) cut fossil

fuel use and CO2 emissions and b)proactively figure out the kind of futurethat works for all of us rather thanwaiting for someone else to create afuture that works for just a few of us.

Tis coordinated local response strivesto rebuild the resilience we've lost asa result of cheap oil, to address issuesof inequality in terms of access to keyresources and also to drastically reduce

the community's carbon emissions.

And incidentally, in general theseinitiatives are not asking for permissionto start this work - they're just gettingon with it, sharing their successes andfailures, their hopes and fears.

Where it goes from there is a path asyet untrod...

CSJ response:Just getting on withit fits so well with our originalfoundation and with our style of beingcontemplatives in action. We trust thework of the Spirit in us as we transitiontogether into a viable, sustainablefuture on Earth.


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ACOF Leaders Meet in St. Louisby Dianne Nelson, Los Angeles director of associates

Te Leaders of Carondelet Associates, Consociates, Ohanaand Familia de San Jose (ACOF) met at St. JosephsProvincialate in St. Louis on September 13-16. Teseleaders came from every province and two of the Familia deSan Jose joined us from Chile. Members of the Ohana inHawaii were unable to be with us this year. Sister CatherineMcNamee of the Congregational Leadership eam attendedas the liaison to the ACOF and Chile. Peggy Maguire,director of associates in St. Louis, orchestrated the meetingand all of the activities, including some delicious meals.

On Tursday we gathered for a prayer and sharing of theheart, followed by a welcome reception featuring horsdoeuvres and beverages.

During our two-day meeting each leader shared whatis happening in their units and we discussed commonthemes, concerns and goals. Some of the issues we discussedincluded: Formation of candidatescurriculum, ongoing

formation Function of the associate/consociate advisory boards Visioning the future

Building community within the ACOF group Te Federation goals and objectives as stated in the

response to the Leadership Council through the lens ofassociates and agregees

New forms of association International dimensions of ACOF Implications of CORE Group discussions of the models

for restructuring

Jorge and Maria gave a wonderful PowerPoint presentationon the Familia de San Jose in Chile. Tey also shared asong and prayer in celebration of Fiestas Patrias (ChileanIndependence Day).

When we completed the business portion of our meeting,Peggy and some of the St. Louis Associates took us acrossthe Mississippi River to the Holy Family Log Church inCahokia. We felt very close to our roots as we stood in thechapel where our first sisters worshiped in 1836.

Te leaders journeyed home on Sunday enriched by oursharing and enthusiastic about our shared future in theCongregation of the Great Love of God!

ACOF Directors: S. Maureen Murphy (A), Joan Pauly Schneider (SP), Jorge Valdes (Talca, Chile), S. CatherineMcNamee, CLT, Peggy Maguire (SL), Mary Kaye Medinger (SP), Dianne Nelson (LA), Maria Araya (Talca, Chile)


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In addition to the ACOF directors meeting, the St. Louisprovince also had the pleasure of hosting Maria Araya andJorge Valdes from alca, Chile. Tey participated in ourmeetings as representatives of the Familia de San Jose inChile, but they came early to experience both the ministry ofthe sisters in the St. Louis province and the city itself.

With the help of our many drivers and hostesses, we keptthem busy. We also kept S. Catherine McNamee busy asshe served as translator throughout the visit, translatingconstantly from English to Spanish for Maria and Jorge andfrom Spanish to English for the rest of us. Fortunately,S. Rita McCormick was a wonderful addition as a translator.

Te first evening they met with the Delphine AssociateCommunity (pictured above) for Sharing of the Heart andsome getting to know you time. Tey visited with S. JeanAbbott at the Center for Survivors of orture and Warrauma, with S. Pat Donnelly who arranged a tour of theNew Cathedral for them, with S. Ann Gerard Siebert for atour of St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, with S. Pat Dunphy

for a Spanish class at St. Josephs Academy and with S.Catherine at the Congregational Center. S. Rita Huebnerarranged for a couple from Chile now living in St. Louis tohave dinner with them, and they had a conversation withS. Marian Cowan who had visited Chile. Tey also tookin the sites including the Arch, the Old Cathedral and theBotanical Gardens.

One of their favorite stops was at Nazareth Living Centerfor the 140thAnniversary Celebration and for a morepersonal visitthey attended Mass, had lunch and visitedwith some of the sisters. S. Eileen Smits, their Sister Elenawas very important to the Familia in Chile and they wantedto see where she had spent her last days.

All through the visit, Maria and Jorge spoke of the warmwelcome they felt at Carondelet from sisters, associates,the kitchen staff, housekeeping and maintenance. Over andover we heard the same words from them, Our hearts are athome here!

Our Hearts are at Home Hereby Peggy Maguire, director of association

Sister Mary Louise Basler, Associates Diane Halbert, Jorge Valdes, Pat Demuth,Maria Araya, and Kathy Burch, S. Catherine McNamee and Associate Denise Raggio.


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For several years thoseattending the St. LouisAssociate Picnic havebrought not only a potluckdish but canned corn.Associates Anne andom Clifford have beencollecting and deliveringcanned corn to Msgr.Bob Gettinger andSt. Augustine Parishs

for Tanksgiving andChristmas Baskets.

Inspired by the Cliffordsand with help from familyand friends, Associate

Cynthia Bowling (pictured), who began collecting cornduring her formation process, has donated hundreds of cansover the last few years.

In recognition of her generosity, Cynthia was crowned our

Corn Queen during this years picnic on Sept. 22. Cynthia,

pictured wearing her large yellow ear of corn crown, wasalso honored with a song from sisters and associates (to thetune of We Tree Kings of Orient Are):

She got up so ear-ly this morn.Filled her truck with cas-es of corn.Lets get roll-ing,Sez Cyn-thia Bowling.All for the neigh-bor dear.

Oh, oh,

St. Au-gus-tines, Fa-ther Bob,Know shes done an awe-some job,Cans and cas-esSmil-ing fac-es,Tanks for corn thats off the cob.

So, were here to tell her this yarn,Let her know that we give a darn, wellBend a knee,And with much glee-ee,We crown her Queen of Corn.

All Hail to the CSJ Corn Queenby Peggy Maguire

Associate Cynthia Bowling

2012

CSJ Golf

Tournament

S. Barbara Dreher high-

fives golfers on their

way to the first tee off.

Kendall and Kim Jackson and Connie and Mac Miller

Brian Clinton, S. Barbara and football hall of famer Jackie Smith

Alice Todt, Shirley Howe, Claire Doyle and Nancy Schleuter

View more photos at csjsl.org

Asociation


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Senio Ministry

Gleaningsby Sister Bonnie Murray, CSJ & Trish Callahan

Driving HealthBy Sister Bonnie, directorwice a year when we conduct a Driver Health Seminarin St. Louis for sisters approaching their time to take thedriving test for the first time, according to our provincesdriving policy, I am reminded of a couple of salient points.

First, our fleet of cars (over 250) is a large part of ourcommon fund, so it behooves me to take good care of thisasset entrusted to me. I need to be a good steward of it.Second, as my dad cautioned me when I was learning to

drive, when I step into that drivers seat, I have a potentiallylethal weapon in my hands.

Tis caution caused me to think about our Acts of Chapter:deepening relationships with one another and with the dearneighbor. Te way I handle the car (maintenance and onthe road) can have an effect on the common fund, whichultimately affects each one of us. And as soon as I turn thatkey in the ignition, I am in deep relationship with the dearneighbor in cars all around me and with pedestrians.

Tese are just a few thoughts to mull over if you are a driver.ake care! Be safe on the road.

Drivers Health ResourcesBy rish CallahanWhen preparing for our semi-annual Drivers HealthSeminar, I checked out various reliable websites for updates.My three favorite sites are the National Highway raffi cSafety Administration (NHSA), AARP Driver SafetyProgram and AAA Foundation for raffi c Safety. Eachoffers up-to-date and practical information, research andresources that focus on traffi c safety and the older driver.

Some examples of the specific resource topics found on the

NHSA website are: Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully: Help to assesswhether physical changes are affecting driving skills

Safe Driving for Older Adults: Helpful tips aboutcoping with these changes to remain a safe driver for aslong as possible

Adapting Motor Vehicles for Older Drivers: ipsto evaluate drivers needs to make sure the vehicle fitsproperly, along with how to use adaptive devices

Computer ips & ools

I was asked recently about backing up documents. Myresponse was a resounding Yes. Files can be saved oneither a CD-R/RW or a flash drive. Flash drives are handypersonal devices that provide wide storage capacity. Tey arealso known as thumb drives, key drives, jump drives and pendrives. Tese drives are connected to the USB ports on yourcomputer and have a storage capacity ranging from 32 MBto 2 GB.

Visit Us Online!

Learn more about driver safety and/or

how to use a flash drive on our Senior Ministryweb pages in Members Only at csjsl.org


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Vocation/Foration

Greetings from the FederationNovitiate house in Chicago. Tis isa year about learning a lot: how tobe a contemplative, yet active CSJ; todeepen my spirituality; to build myrelationship with God; and to knowmyself in the deepest sense possible.

I live with seven very profound,remarkable women. With all of usliving together, were still in transitionas each day brings a new opportunityto get to know one another better.Im taking it one day at a time. Teyhave each brought new insights, fun,friendship, and laughter into my life intheir own unique ways.

Our directors are Sisters Anne Davis,from Los Angeles and Berni Dean fromthe Nazareth, Mich., province of theCongregation of Sisters of St. Joseph.I am blessed to be learning from them.As a novice, I have to check in with

my home director, S. Sandy Straub,about twice a month, but S. Anne is mydirector in Chicago.

Sister Anne and Bernie have quite theschedule set up for us. Tere is a lot ofdiscussion and deepening, which takesa lot of energy. So you know more ofwhat Mary and I are doing on anygiven day, here is our schedule week inand week out:

Monday - Volunteer Day: Eachmorning and evening we pray togetherat a ministry site chosen by one of us.I work at aller de Jose (pronouncedy-yare de Jose) or Josephs workshop(www.tallerdejose.org). It is a resourcecenter that connects people withservices and services with people. Itis one of the only places that offersaccompaniment to those in need,

along with pastoral presence. S. MaryFlick works at St. Barbaras FoodPantry that helps people in need offood and pastoral care.

uesday - Intercommunity NovitiateDay:We visit the Divine WordMissionaries headquarters in echny,Ill., a suburb of Chicago. It is agathering of approximately 90 novices

and directors in the Chicago areawith 13 different orders of men andwomen participating. It is a wonderfulopportunity for sharing and learning.

Wednesday - Personal Prayer Day:Tis day gives us an opportunity to be

contemplative and deepen our prayerlives. I can do whatever I need to onthis day regarding my prayer life. Teonly requirements are no housework,no work in general and no planningthings that will distract me frompraying. Tis semester we have thegreat opportunity to attend a speciallecture series at Catholic TeologicalUnion (CU) celebrating the 50thanniversary of Vatican II.

Tursday & Friday - Guest SpeakerDay:During these two days a CSJspeaker talks with us about being aCSJ. Te speakers come from aroundthe federation and have been chosenbecause they are our experts in theirrespective areas. Weve discussedprayer, the Consensus Statement, thecharism and the wo rinities, so far.

Greetings from Chicagoby Sister Clare Bass

Sisters Clare Bass and Mary Flick


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S. Donna Gunn will speak to us inMay about mission and ministry.

Saturday - Free Day:A day where we

can do (almost) whatever we want. Ithas been nice to sleep in, catch up onchores and watch football. We also planto see the sites in Chicago soon.Sunday - Meetings Day:Ourmornings are free and every otherweek we meet with our novice director.We each get to choose which Mass/parish we would like to attend. I likeOld St. Patricks, the oldest church

in Chicago that has a very young andvibrant crowd who focus on socialjustice. If we have conferences that day,

we all go to the LaGrange motherhousefor the afternoon.

Mary and I will be home the weekend

of Chapter and are off for Christmasbreak on Dec. 14-Jan. 9. In January westudy our CSJ history. We will travelto St. Louis and Concordia to seeand study the archives firsthand. InFebruary, upon our return to Chicago,we go back to our aforementionedschedule until the program is over onMay 17.

Tese eight months are truly a blessing

for me and I will benefit from themvery much. Even though the scheduleis sort of tight, I still find time for fun

and to laugh and play. Tere are notenough words to express what it meansto be learning from and about theGlobal Joseph community that is our

Federation.

I know yall are all proud to be Sistersof St. Joseph and this time has onlymade me more thrilled to be a novicewith you. Your kind words in cardsand prayers of encouragement aregreatly appreciated, so please keepthem coming. I cannot wait to seeeveryone at Chapter and Christmasbreak.

We are writing this letter following the article in theSeptember PNNregarding who we say we are and howready we are to receive and support new members. Currently,Clare Bass is participating in the Federation Novitiate inChicago, Ill. It is Clares hope and ours that she will chooseto continue her second year of novitiate (noncanonical)when she returns to St. Louis next May. Terefore we are inthe process of identifying sisters who feel called or drawn tobe a professed community with Clare in the coming year. Weinvite you to prayerfully reflect on the women who mentoredyou in your early years in community and to consider

whether you might also be called to mentor a new memberat this time.

Tis is a unique opportunity to build community togetherand to grow in your own spiritual and communal life.Anyone who has lived with new members will attest to thenew life and energy as well as the growthful challenges thatcome with being a formation community. Because of all

the resources for a peer group in St. Louis, our hope is toestablish a formation community here, but a specific locationhas not been determined and will depend on the group whobecomes the local community.We would like to have an introductory meeting atCarondelet on Nov. 3-4 for those who are interested inresponding to this need in the province. We are planningto have Clare be part of the final discernment when she isback in St. Louis in December. If you have any questionsor would like to be included in this meeting, please contact

Sisters Jean Meier or Sandra Straub for more information.

We do believe that together we are more and that we canand will support our newest members by our presence andour prayer. Please respond by Oct. 29 if you would like to bepart of the gathering on Nov. 3-4. Tank you for giving thisprayerful thought.

xxby Sisters Jean Meier, province liason, and Sandra Straub, novice directorWe are writing this letter following the article in the

September PNNregarding who we say we are andhow ready we are to receive and support new members.Currently, Clare Bass is participating in the FederationNovitiate in Chicago, Ill. It is Clares hope and ours thatshe will choose to continue her second year of novitiate(noncanonical) when she returns to St. Louis next May.Terefore we are in the process of identifying sisters whofeel called or drawn to be a professed community withClare in the coming year. We invite you to prayerfullyreflect on the women who mentored you in your earlyyears in community and to consider whether you might

also be called to mentor a new member at this time.

Tis is a unique opportunity to build communitytogether and to grow in your own spiritual andcommunal life. Anyone who has lived with new memberswill attest to the new life and energy as well as thegrowthful challenges that come with being a formationcommunity. Because of all the resources for a peer

group in St. Louis, our hope is to establish a formation

community here, but a specific location has not beendetermined and will depend on the group who becomesthe local community.We would like to have an introductory meeting atCarondelet on Nov. 3-4 for those who are interested inresponding to this need in the province. We are planningto have Clare be part of the final discernment when she isback in St. Louis in December. If you have any questionsor would like to be included in this meeting, pleasecontact Sisters Jean Meier or Sandra Straub for more

information.

We do believe that together we are more and that we canand will support our newest members by our presenceand our prayer. Please respond by Oct. 29 if you wouldlike to be part of the gathering on Nov. 3-4. Tank youfor giving this prayerful thought.

Will They be Welcomed Among Us?: Part 2by Sisters Jean Meier, province liason, and Sandra Straub, novice director


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Source and SummitWomen of the Church

by Associate Mary Kay Christian, liturgist

Liturgy

As I think of the liturgical calendar during October and November, theincreasingly popular song used at liturgical celebrations, Women of the Church,comes to mind. Tese months are filled with women recognized by theChurch for their examples of holiness, generosity of heart and great love forGod and all Gods People. We began the month of October celebrating thefeast day of St. Terese of Lisieux (the Little Flower), proclaimed a Doctor ofthe Church in 1997. Her short but holy life continues to inspire and informthe faith of countless believers.

Tese women of the church came from all walks of lifesome vowed

religious, some wives and mothers. Some of them came from wealth,privileged families, even royalty, while others knew only poverty anddeprivation.

Te things they had in common are the virtues we can hope to share withthem and with the people in our lives. With an unfailing faith in God andGods loving plan for the world, they spent their lives sharing that love witheveryone they encountered and by living lives of charitable service to thosemost in need. Teir faith, hope and love made them icons to the people oftheir time, and the impressions they made during their lives have survivedthem long after their deaths.

ake some time to learn more about some of your favorite saints or some youdont know anything about these next two months. Im willing to bet theirstories will remind you of many women in our lives today. Te women saintsof October and November are:

Tis autumn, let us celebrate all the Holy Women of our past and the present.By following their examples and the examples of all the holy women in ourlives, may we one day be counted among them in the Communion of Saints.

Oct. 1: St. Terese of LisieuxOct. 3: St. Teodora GuerinOct. 6: Blessed Marie Rose

DuRocherOct. 7: Our Lady of the RosaryOct. 15: St. eresa of Avila

Oct. 16: St. HedwigOct. 16: St. Margaret Mary AlacoqueOct. 16: St. Marguerite dYouvilleOct. 16: St. Margaret of CortonaOct. 20: St. Maria Bertilla Boscardino be canonized Oct. 21:

Blessed Kateri ekakwitha

Nov. 13: St. Frances Xavier CabriniNov. 15: St. GertrudeNov. 16: St. Margaret of ScotlandNov. 17: St. Elizabeth of HungaryNov. 18: St. Rose Philippine

Duchesne

Nov. 19: St. Agnes of AssisiNov. 21: Feast of the Presentation

of MaryNov. 22: St. CeciliaNov. 25: St. Catherine of Alexandria

LITURGY CALENDAR

Midday Prayer for St. Teresa of

Avila 11:45 a.m.Midday Prayer for St. JohnCapristrano 11:45 a.m.

October

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Sara Tomsen Workshop

Retreat & Concert

Saturday, Nov. 3Workshop: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rockhaven Ecozoic Center

Concert: 7:30 p.m.Carondelet Motherhouse

Cost:$40 (workshop/concert)

$10 (concert only)

More info: rockhavencenter.org

All Saints Day Midday Prayer11:45 a.m.

All Souls Mass11:00 a.m.

Sara Thomsen Concert7:30 p.m.

Midday Prayer11:45 a.m.

Midday Prayer11:45 a.m.St. Cecilia Midday Prayer 11:45 a.m.

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I can be reached best by phone from 9 a.m-noon, Monday through Friday. If I do notanswer, please leave a voice mail messageor send an e-mail. Calls and e-mails willbe returned within 24 hours. If you needimmediate attention, you can contact me onmy cell phone at 314-497-0640.


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Carondele Chronicles

From a wealth of experiencegained through companioningthe dying and families of thedying, Sister Patrice Coolickoffered her listeners facts,poignant stories, and thestraight talk that was promised.We listened, sometimesin tears, and at times withlaughter, as in a compassionate,

loving way, she shared information that had listeners saying,I wish I had known these things when my mother (father,sister) was dying.

It is about living well and dying well, said S. Patrice. Evenvery seriously ill people can live fuller and longer lives.Prolonging life could focus on quantity rather than quality.When facing decisions about procedures that may affectthe length of life, some persons choose to take every risk,others none. In the past doctors were the arbitrators of thesedecisions. Tey studied the facts and told the patient what

they had decided was the best course of action. Advanceddirectives are critically important. Without them, your careand ultimately your quality of life may depend on a hospitalethics groupor a judges decision about the path oftreatment for you.

When illness is focused on recovery, it helps to do a littlemore each day, whether that is exercise, sitting up, walkingor eating. Tis is not the case if the outcome of illness is

not expected to be recovery. We want to keep our lovedones with us longer, but exerting themselves may be moreharmful than helpful.

If a person chooses hospice, curative or aggressive treatmentsare usually not given. Hospice is a safeguard from treatmentsthat wont prolong life or provide comfort. For those inhospital, palliative care can work with hospice to allowcertain treatments that relieve pain or bring comfort. Tispermits more attention without having to undergo every test

or procedure invented.

What can we do while accompanying a person on thisjourney? Since hearing is usually the last sense, even if theperson is not responding, tell stories about the past. Oftenthis brings a smile. Playing music or massaging hands or feetmay bring comfort. ake the opportunity to say this is whatI learned from you; what you taught me; what I miss aboutyou since youve been ill; what I will miss about you. Each ofus is worthy of love.

Our most important gift is presence. Tough diffi cult tospeak, here are the most important words: Forgive me.I forgive you. Tank you. I love you. We ask forgivenessbecause life is messy and we sometimes hurt folks. We needto forgive those who knowingly or unknowingly hurt us.Tank you is never out of style. Finally, the words I loveyou touch our minds, our hearts, and our souls.

Linger Over Breakfast: Sept. 29Sister Patrice Coolick presents Dying to Know

by Sister Helen Oates

The Power of Love and the Love of PowerNov. 10

Power is central to spirituality. To be alive is to have power.

S. Judy Miller will examine the questions, How do I exercise

my power and how does it inuence my spirituality?

Visit www.csjsl.orgto learn more.RSVP by Nov. 5.

Linger Over Breakfast KCFrom Trauma to Transformation

withJean Abbott, CSJSaturday, Oct. 27 9-11 a.m. Check in at 8:30 a.m.

St. Teresas Academy Windmoor Ctr., 5600 Main St.

$15, Breakfast Provided

Coolick


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A Still Small Voice that Invites a New Dreamby Anna Sandidge, justice coordinator

Justice

In August of this year I traveled toalamanca region of Costa Rica toparticipate in the UN Universityfor Peace field course on IndigenousHuman Rights. I expected a formalacademic presentation on humanrights law, UN declarations, ILOconventions and so on. I hoped thatthis would inform my dialogues with

corporations and shape how the justiceministry engaged our work with theMillennium Development Goals. Iwas aware that the worldview of thepresenters would be firmly rooted inthe minutiae of legalism, language andwhat can be proven in courts of lawan encounter firmly grounded in ourheads with reason and logic. But whatwas unexpected was how Spirit cannotbe contained by such boundaries and

expectations. I have a heart-knowing ofthis but somehow am still constantly

surprised every time I experience it andam once again reminded of that power.

We were a group of 25 internationalhuman rights professionals with manyyears of field experience among us.Self-identified indigenous activistsand human rights workers who hadbeen in Rwanda, Burundi, Bosnia,

Sudan, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala,Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka,China, Burma the list is endless, allbearing witness and accompanyingcommunities when humanity was at itsworst.

It has been my experience that humanrights workers and activists, out ofa sense of self-preservation, oftenseparate ourselves from God. We

often place God in a box of religionthat we either continue to practicein theory or we try to dismiss that

relationship completely. Some of ussilo our relationship with the Divineneatly away from the harsh realities ofthe things we have seen and shared. Wecannot reconcile how God allows suchatrocities to happen.

But when we are engaged withindigenous communities who do not

separate God or their experience ofthe Divine away from their daily lives,their experiences, their environment orthe foods they eat, its so much morediffi cult to tuck that presence awayfrom our hearts. It seeps into our beingjust by being present to the communityand the land, it is in the foods we eat,picked from the trees next to where wesleep and dream.

During our visit into the Bribri villagesin alamanca, we were gifted with theteachings of the Awa, the Shaman,

who taught usBribri historyand cosmology,the birth ofthe world ascreated bySibu, the Bribriunderstanding

of God. Teparallels toChristianunderstandingof creationcould not beignored. And wewere told thatSibu has much

Behold, these are but the outskirts of Gods ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of God!But the thunder of Gods power who can understand?-Job 26:14

Costa Rice Comfort Inn (outside and inside)


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to teach us in the dreaming andSibu is a loving and patient Godwith his children.

I have participated in Awakeningthe Dreamer and could seehow this group of professionalworkers was being calledinsome uncomfortable waysto

dream new dreams. Over mugs oftea and local coffee we whispereddreams from the nights beforethat frightened us, confused us,their depth and prophecy shookour cores and together we soughtcomfort in the light of day. We feltcalled to act and work in new ways.

One participant from Brazildreamed a holy man told her, do

not worry, I show you the newEaster. Spirit was moving amongus and we did not know what to do,and so we listened. Te course was notdesigned for this new awakening inus. But as we found ourselves in deepcommunion with our dear neighbors,the Bribri community, and in deepcommunion with creation, we couldonly be changed by such encounters.

In our time in alamanca we learnedthings about ourselves that left usuncomfortable and embarrassed. Welearned that even with the best ofintentions we can slip into old ways andold structures. Hopping off the bananatruck, cameras flashing, gawking. Wefind that so easily we can place ourneeds above anothers, forgetting thepower of privilege. We assume another

will wait for our schedule or slip intoour time, forgetting the sacred amongus.

It became clear for me that I wasntcalled to this rural community inalamanca to only learn aboutindigenous rights. Te communityleaders were strong, well informedactivists who created opportunities for

their youth with local universities andprotected their sacred lands againstCanadian gold mining companies. Butthey also lived completely integratedlives. As they built the communitycenters and guest housing, theyfollowed traditional practices, cuttingwood by the full moon and prayingprayers of gratitude for the harvest.Work, family, neighbor, homemaking

was not distinguished from theirconnection to God, Sibu, nor wasit only practiced during convenientspecified times. Teir life wasabout learning to be in rightrelationship and living it.

While there, I lived more deeplyfor a timean undivided life

listening to that still small voicethat whispers, Be still, listen, Iam calling you Will I say Yes?If yes, then how do I learn not tocompartmentalize issues, tasks,duties away from that deeper callto serve and be faithful? Can Isurrender my need for control andbecome open to guidance fromSpirit? Do I take time to see thesacred in the person across the

desk, on the phone, in the streets?Do I recognize the gifts of the

Creator around me, my meal, and thegarden I walk through to get to work?

If I can bring dream and dreamercloser together and remove thebarriers I create to protect me from thethings Id rather not know, I actuallybecome closer to the dear neighbor, Irecognize, I am a dear neighbor. I can

experience the power of the Divine inthe everyday. And if I can experiencethat, then I gain a deeper knowingthat how I treat my neighbor and myneighborhood is no small thing; butonly if I allow myself to let go anddream a new dream.

Costa Rica Taxi

Early morning yoga


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Pictured: [Row 1, l. to r.] Sister Bethany Fitzgerald (Watertown);Mary Palamar (Watertown); Sister Marianne Sennick

(Brentwood); Sister Patty Johnson (Federation executivedirector); Sister Jeanne Hope (Chambry/West Hartford);Sister Catherine McNamee (Carondelet Leadership); Sister

Mary Louise Fiedler (Watertown); [Row 2, l. to r.] SisterMary Ellen Gondeck (Congregation of St. Joseph/MI); Nancy

OByrne (St. Augustine); Sister Mary Rouleau (Chambry/West Hartford); Sister Mary Beth Hamm (Philadelphia); Sister

Mary Ellen Loch (Congregation of St. Joseph/Wichita); Sister

Doreen Glynn (Carondelet/Albany); Jonne Tromiczak-Neid

(Carondelet/St. Paul); [Row 3, l. to r.] Sister Griselda Martinez(Congregations of St. Joseph UN-NGO representative); Maria

Elena Perales (Orange); Sister Rosalie Carven (Brentwood);Sister Phyllis Tierney (Rochester); Sister Mary Claire Kennedy(Erie); Sister Florence Bryan (St. Augustine); Jim Mang (Buffalo);[Row 4, l. to r.]) Ginger Hedstrom (Carondelet/St. Paul); SisterRoselani Enomoto (Carondelet/Hawaii); Sister Denise Granger

(Springfield); Anna Sandidge (Carondelet/St. Louis); SisterCatherine Marie Kreta (Carondelet/Los Angeles); Sister Roberta

Mulcahy (Springfield); Sister Jeanette Bussen (Baden).

From S. Winifred Adelsberger:Tank you for the many cards, Mass offerings, enrollmentsand words of comfort at the time of my sister Janes death.Being the last sibling left of six feels a bit lonely, so Itruly appreciate your many expressions of sympathy andpromise of prayers.

From S. Marianne DwyerI am overwhelmed at your generosity as you celebratedmy golden jubilee with me. I am more than grateful foryour Masses, gifts, donations in my name and your verythoughtful cards. You make me proud and glad to be aCSJ.

Thank You

Justice

Federation Justice CoordinatorsSt. Josephs Provincial House, Latham, NY, from Sept. 26-29.


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Profile of an Early Sister Who

Died in the Month of October

Meeting Ou Ancestors

Sister Mary Euphemia Murray died at our house inNazareth on the 18th day of October 1902, in the 92nd yearof her age and the 51st of her religious life.

Our Blessed Lord prolonged the days of this dear sisterbeyond the ordinary span of life. It would seem that His lovedesired to give her the opportunity to gather a full harvestof merits before calling her to Himself. Occupied for manyyears in the care of the sick, she found many opportunities ofserving our Lord in His suffering members, and of impartingcomfort and consolation to many who had been placed

under her care and influence, and thus must have merited tohear from our Lord the words of welcome expressed in HolyWrit by St. Matthew, Come ye blessed of my Father.

Tough in delicate health for many years, she generallymanaged to keep around and attend to her duties up to arecent period. She suffered much and patiently during thelast few months of her life. Prepared by the devout receptionof the last Sacraments, our cherished sister calmly passed toher reward. [From the Necrology Book]

Sister Mary Euphemia (Mary) was born in 1824 inDrumgoon, County Cavan, Ireland to Margaret and PatrickMurray. She entered at Carondelet on July 17, 1851 andreceived the habit on February 3, 1852. She professed her vowson March 19, 1854.

Sister Mary Euphemia taught at St. John the Evangelist Schoolin St. Louis before going with the first group of sisters to open St.

Josephs Hospital in St. Paul, MN in 1854. She then taught atSt. Mary Grade School in St. Anthony, MN where she was alsosuperior. She was missioned in St. Paul until1862 but there are

no records of her other missions.

From 1863 until 1866 she was Assistant Provincial at St.Joseph Seminary in roy, New York. In 1870 she returned toSt. Louis to teach at Assumption Grade School. During thistime, she also worked with the sick and the poor. She was only atNazareth Convent for a few months in 1902 before she died.

St. Josephs Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.Sister Mary Euphemia helped to open the Hospital in 1854.


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Corporation & Council

CORPORATION

Accepted Minutes of Board of Directors of the Corporation

meetings held June 16, 2012

June 2012 unadjusted Financial Statements

Approved Still Point Teatre Collective - $500

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services annual fund raiser ACelebration of Life - $2,500

St. Joseph Academy Golf ournament - $1,000

Grant for Peru ministry to Needy Students - $8,000

COUNCIL

Accepted Minutes of the Province Council Meetings held June 16,

2012.

Approved Patrimony Request

ravel Request

Educational Request

Discussed Department updates

Sponsored Institutions updates Vocation/Formation update

Nazareth Living Center/BHS

Chile 25thAnniversary Celebration

August Meetings


Maybe the answers we think we are looking for are notthe answers we need at this time.

Maybe what we perceive to be important is an illusion.

Maybe this is a time of incubation.

Maybe growth is happening but so slowly as to beimperceptible.

Maybe we need to learn to wait in patience, to listenhumbly and ponder thoughtfully.

Maybe walking in darkness will make the first glimmerof light all the sweeter.

Maybe we never really learn to see ourselves directly butonly in the reflections of the interactions with others.

With whom do we interact? What is the real desire ofour longing and what do we fear?

Maybe overcoming fear of any kind is the catalyst forspiritual (community) growth.

Thoughts to Considerby Sister Helen Oates

O Holy Spirit by whose breath life risesvibrant out of death,

Come to create, renew, inspire and kindlein our hearts your fire.

In you God's energy is shown; to us yourvaried gifts made known.

Teach us to speak, teach us to hear.

Yours is the tongue and yours the ear.

From inner strife grant us release; turnnations to the ways of peace.

To fuller life your people bring, that asone body we may sing:

O Trinity in unity: Creator, Savior, Spirit, three.Lift up our hearts to thanks and praisenow and until the end of days. AMEN

Holy Spirit Prayerfrom the Spirituality Committee

The power of prayer is very crucial in these comingmonths before the election. Please pray the Holy SpiritPrayer with us. Our prayers can make a difference.


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Meet Quiana KelleyDevelopment Associate

How long have you worked at themotherhouse and what does your

job entail?

I started on July 3. My job entails manythings: check the obituaries for deceaseddonors, process donations and printacknowledgment letters, prepare reportsfor the Finance Offi ce and send outbirthday cards to donors each month.

Tell us about your family.

I have been married for about six years to my husband, Gene Kelley. Myparents live with us because my mother struggles with health issues. I also havesiblings, nieces and nephews.

It would surprise people to learn...

My family that knows me best will always be in an animal form!

I have three miniature schnauzers that are very spoiled and treated better thanmost people. Tey also have a lot of personality. Tey love to go camping withGene and me.

My cat, Kitty, is very special for many reasons. She thinks she is my alarmclock even on Saturday. Also if I have an asthma attack while Im sleepingand cant wake up on my own, Kitty goes into distress and meows very loudly,jumps on me, and, when all that doesnt work, she bites my fingers.

I recently got a pony. His name is Andy. When I walk out the back door andsay Hey, Andy Boy he gets excited and whinnies.

I have a lot more animals, too, like goats, chickens, turkey and ducks.

My hobbies are...

Playing around in the garage doing different types of wood working, like scrollsaw. I make crochet dolls sometimesjust when I can sit still long enough.

I enjoy working for/with the CSJs because...

What they do for others makes them amazing and a strong group of women.

My fondest memory while working at the motherhouse is...

Learning about the sisters and their mission, what they want to achieve andtheir goals for the community.

Face of the Motherhouse

Ministry Changes

Te following sisters moved toNazareth Living Center in St. Louis

and serve in prayer and witness:

Christine Massman, CSJ

Eleanor Agnes Sheehan, CSJ

Rest in Peace

Former member S. James MarianHughes (Rose Wilson)

Jim Burgoon, brother of RoseanneBurgoon, province leadership offi ceassistant

Jane Adelsberger, sister of S.Winifred Adelsberger

Peggy Sheehan, sister ofS. Ellen Roach

S. Rosemary Hoodack (A)

Anastasia (Ann) Hayes, sister ofS. Anna John Igoe

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S. Patricia Gage (LA)

Maurine McKay, sister ofS. Connie Heun

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DID YOU KNOW?

Sisters from St. Louis and thesurrounding areas meet the thirdSunday of each month to discuss the12 Steps. We gather in the CSJMinistry Building from 4:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m. Sisters and associatesare invited to join us. For moreinformation, call S. Lillian Baumann at314-265-3990.


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PROVINCE CalendarLEADERSHIP Calendar

NEXT ISSUE: November/December PNN

Submission Deadline: Nov. 15 Publication Date: Dec. 1For a complete PNN schedule, visit Members Only at www.csjsl.org.

October

15 DAC Mtg. (HF)

15 Founders Day Mass/Dinner, Carondelet(PG, HF, JM, SW)

16-17 LCWR Region 1 (NC)18 Founders DayFontbonne University

(PG, HF, JM, SW)19-20 Fontbonne Board Mtg. (HF, SW)19 Spirituality Committee Mtg. (PG)20-21 Associate Board Mtg. (PG)

21 Founders Day Celebration, NLC (HF, JM, SW)24 PCRI Mtg. (HF)27 Government Committee Mtg. (NC)

27 Justice Committee Mtg. (HF)

November1 IEC Mtg. (HF)

2 All Souls Mass (PC, PG, HF, JM)2 CRSS Dinner Auction (PG, HF, JM, SW)

5 Missouri Bishops Mtg. (PC, PG, HF)6-8 LCWR, Omaha (PC, PG, HF)9 Department Head Mtg. (PC, PG)12 SJA Board Mtg. (PG)

12-21 Chile Celebration (LB)14 ETP Mtg. (HF)14 CWIT Executive Committee (SW)

15 CWIT Board Mtg. (SW)14-18 Federation National Mtg., Albany (PC, PG, HF)18 Associate Initial Commitment (PG)

19-20 Investment Managers Mtg. (PC, PG, HF, JM)21 Founders Day Celebration (JM)29 Sponsorship Visit at SJI/NLC (PL)27-29 Chapter Planning Committee Mtgs. (NC, PC)30 Province Leadership Mtgs. (PL)

December1 Province Leadership Mtgs. (PL)5 Chapter Planning Committee:

Chapter Debriefing (NC, PC)

6-9 Province Chapter: Session 1 (PL)

10-11 Chapter Planning Committee Mtg. (NC, PC)12 CWIT Executive Committee (SW)13 LCWR Breakfast (PG, HF)

13 Avila Board Dinner (PC)14 Avila Board Mtg. (PC)

The PL calendar is also available in Members Only at csjsl.org

October15 Founders Day Mass & Dinner21 Founders Day Event, Nazareth Living Center27 Linger Over Breakfast KC with S. Jean Abbott, CSJ,

St. Teresas Academy Windmoor Center

November3 Sara Thomsen Concert9-10 NLC Craft Fair & Bake Sale, Nazareth Living Center10 Linger Over Breakfast with S. Judy Miller, CSJ

December6-9 Province Chapter: Session I

January6 Epiphany Celebration27 Kingsbury Ensemble Concert

*All events at Carondelet Motherhouse unless otherwise noted.

For more event listings and details, visit our

Members Only Calendar of Events at www.csjsl.org.

SAVE THE DATE

St. Louis Province Chapter Sessions Dates

Dec. 6-9, 2012 - Province Chapter: Session I

Carondelet Motherhouse

Facilitators: Ted Dunn, Ph.D. and Beth Lipsmeyer, Ph.D.

Nazareth Living Center

Craft Fair & Bake Sale

Friday, Nov. 9: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

The event will be held in the Sister Mary Timlin Roomon the ground floor. Lunch will be available both days

from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Craft Room.

2013 Linger Over BreakfastCheck out the new LOB schedule at csjsl.org

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