update november 2011

VOL. XVII, NO. 2NOVember 2011

While associate groups continue praying with the first two formation plans based on “Angela as

peacemaker and reconciler,” the next two plans for the first half of 2012 are being created. The Associate Advisory Board met Sept. 24 to discuss the final two formation plans for the 2011-12 year. The advisory board also agreed on the theme for the 2012 Associates and Sisters Day – “Angela as risk-taker, open to the Spirit.” Board members present were John Wood, Martha Little, Sister Sheila Higdon, Suzanne Reiss, Sister Angela Fitzpatrick, Marian Bennett and Dan Heckel. Sister Nancy Murphy and Associate Michael Ziegler could not attend. The first two plans were based on the first two talks on Associates and Sisters Day 2011. The panel discussion that day was on role models for living as a Christian, and overcoming obstacles to being the Christians we want to be. Associate John Wood put together the third formation session to challenge each of us to face who and what we consider “the poor,” and how we react to opportunities to assist those in need. The challenge of the third session will be to ask ourselves how we can better use our talents and resources to help the disadvantaged in our community. The fourth and final session will be an opportunity for associates to gauge how far they’ve come as peacemakers and reconcilers, and to answer the ultimate question, “What does it mean to be a Christian?” These two formation plans will be available for groups after the first of the year. The theme for Associates and Sisters Day 2012, and thus the subject of formation sessions for 2012-13, is the next step following “What Angela teaches us about change” and “Angela as peacemaker and reconciler.” Saint Angela as a risk-taker seems appropriate for 2012. The mere forming of the Company of Saint Ursula was a huge risk during 16th century Italy, and Angela further challenged her daughters to take risks in her words that mean so much to today’s Ursuline Sisters: “Act, move, believe, strive, hope, cry out to him with all your heart, for without doubt you will see marvelous things, if you direct everything to the praise and glory of his majesty and the good of souls.” Associates and Sisters Day will also afford an opportunity to join in celebrating one of the biggest risks taken by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph – the 100th anniversary of the community’s beginning. Stay tuned for details.

Formation plans for 2012 being finalized

Continued on page 3

On Sept. 22, Associate Carol O’Keefe and I headed to Owensboro, Ky., from Kansas City in order to give the first of, we hope, many presentations about the Young Daughters of Saint Angela, entitled “Welcome to Y-DOSA.” The presentation was held at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic School in Whiteville, Ky., on Sept. 23. Sister Suzanne Sims, principal of St. Mary of the Woods and Y-DOSA leader, welcomed us with typical Ursuline hospitality. Carol and I presented to about 15 people including the three Y-DOSA members of the Whitesville chapter, Breana Murphy, Silva Stauffer and Chassity Roberts. Ursuline Sisters Marie William Blyth, Kathleen Dueber and Sharon Sullivan, the Ursuline congregational leader, came from the Mount to hear the presentation. Also in attendance were several associates interested in starting their own chapter, including Grayson County Associate Betty Stone; Tracy Conkright, principal of the Owensboro Catholic 4-6 Center; and Owensboro Associate Bonnie Marks, who teaches at the 4-6 Center.

By Lisa Reilly, OSUA

Kansas Y-DOSA shares its story in Kentucky

Associates Lisa Reilly, left, and Carol O’Keefe, right, of Kansas pose with the Y-DOSA group from Whitesville, Ky., during their Sept. 22 visit to the Kentucky school. The girls pictured are, left to right, Chassity Roberts, Silva Stauffer, and Breana Murphy.

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Associate Update November 2011

Dear Associate Sisters and Brothers, When I look at my calendar and see Thanksgiving Day approaching, my first thoughts are, “Oh no! The house isn’t clean enough! Where will everyone sleep? Do we have enough chairs?”Only later do I reach the true center of it all – FAMILY! This year, I’m determined to start at the beginning – to focus on the reason we have a day set aside to give thanks – FAMILY! The year ahead is filled with ways to learn from our mother, Angela. As we share our ministries, as we journey through the struggles and pleasures of our lives, as we meet cousins and next door neighbors, grandchildren and the greeter at Walmart, let’s celebrate family. This year, as I sit down at the table, I give thanks for you, my Ursuline family. I wish you the peace and abundance of Jesus’ blessings.Sincerely,

Marian Bennett, OSUA, Coordinator of Ursuline Partnerships

ASSOCIATE UpdATE is published four times a year for the Associates

of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356-9999

Phone: 270-229-2006 • Fax: 270-229-4953Website: www.ursulinesmsj.org

Email: [email protected] of UrsUline PartnershiPs: Mrs. Marian Bennett, OSUA

Coordinator of sPiritUal forMation for UrsUline PartnershiPs: Sister Sheila Higdon, OSU

direCtor of Mission effeCtiveness: Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan, OSUdireCtor of develoPMent: Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU

direCtor of Mission advanCeMent/CoMMUniCations: Dan Heckel, OSUA CoMMUniCations sPeCialist/GraPhiC desiGn: Jennifer Kaminski

adMinistrative sPeCialist/Website: Tiffany Orth

ASSOCIATE MISSION STATEMENT

We, the associates of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus through

the actions of our everyday lives. We commit ourselves to living the charism of Saint Angela Merici in union with and in support of the Ursuline community of Mount Saint Joseph.

A Word from Marian...Dear Friends, As autumn morphs into Advent and we approach that wonderful celebration of God coming to dwell among us, my spirit is drawn almost irresistibly to remembrances of the fall semester in a school – anything from grade school through college. I’m sure we all have a range of responses to memories of such times, but mine have been almost always positive. Somehow, even though almost all my instructors had more than likely never heard of Saint Angela, I believe that most must have been touched, as you have been, by her spirit. You know, the spirit that led her to write in her counsels: “Be kind and compassionate toward your dear children. Endeavor to act purely out of love of God and out of zeal for souls...” and “How earnestly, then, you must beg God to enlighten you and direct you and teach you what you have to do for love of him...” In this Update, you, with the other Ursulines and Associates of Mount Saint Joseph, will reflect on the ways the Spirit strengthened Saint Angela to accept the risks of being peacemaker and reconciler. You will see how we are reaching out in kindness and compassion through the fledgling Y-DOSA initiative. And you will have the chance to begin to imagine the marvelous impact of our century of following God’s enlightenment through the work of the Ursulines of Mount Saint Joseph. Enjoy with enthusiasm this three-part season of autumn, Advent, and Christmas!Blessings,

Sister Sharon Sullivan, Congregational Leader

ASSOCIATE ADVISORY BOARD for THE URSULINE SISTERS OF MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH

• Sister Angela Fitzpatrick, OSU, Overland Park, Kan. • Martha Little, OSUA, Owensboro, Ky.

• Sister Nancy Murphy, OSU, Leadership Council Liaison• Suzanne Reiss, OSUA, Lanesville, Ind.

• John Wood, OSUA, Barlow, Ky.• Michael Ziegler, OSUA, Philadelphia, Pa.

Ex-officio members:• Marian Bennett, OSUA, Ursuline Partnerships

• Dan Heckel, OSUA, Mission Advancement• Sister Sheila Higdon, OSU, Ursuline Partnerships

Do you have a Quilt Club ticket? Sign up by Dec. 1 and get 10 chances to win a quilt! Call 270-229-4103 ext. 278


from frontY-DOSA

November 2011 Associate Update

The Kansas Y-DOSA (Young Daughters of Saint Angela) held its 2nd Annual Back to School Rosary on Oct. 7. Top row:

Associate Lisa Reilly, Izabella Borowiak-Miller. Bottom row, left to right: Kara O’Keefe, Kallie O’Keefe, Cindy Reilly, Kate

Selenke, Amelia Guenther and Abby Pearch.

The Young Daughters of Saint Angela is a group for girls ages 11-18 who study Saint Angela’s life and seek her guidance. There are two chapters of Y-DOSA: Kansas City, Kan., metro area and St. Mary of the Woods Catholic School in Whitesville, Ky. To start a Y-DOSA chapter in your community, contact Marian Bennett, (270) 229-2006, [email protected] Izabella Borowiak-Miller, Y-DOSA member (Kansas) The Kansas City Y-DOSA chapter had our second annual Back to School Candlelight Rosary on Oct. 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Cindy, Amelia, Kate, Kallie, Abby and I say our prayers loud and proud. Queen of the Holy Rosary, Wea, where we presented our rosary, recently gained a new youth minister named Benjamin Darnell. He gave a short speech about the importance of the brown scapular and gave scapulars to anyone who wanted one. Lisa Reilly, associate and Y-DOSA leader, set the mood to spiritual and prayerful music. It was a beautiful rosary. Candles were lit in prayerful silence. Amelia Guenther led the rosary and Cindy Reilly led us in a beginning prayer to the Holy Spirit. I led intercessory prayers for students everywhere. Kallie and Cindy helped people light candles. Kate Selenke and other students helped by leading the decades of the rosary. I encouraged everyone to pray the rosary every day. It only takes about 20 minutes. It is a beautiful prayer to pray to God. We are planning to go to the Rehabilitation Center for the elderly again this season. We usually pray a rosary and pass out treats when we visit. It is loads of fun. All the people there are so sweet and fun to talk to.

Kansas Y-DOSA pray back-to-school rosary

The presentation began with greetings, accolades and gifts to Breana, Silva and Chassity from the Kansas City Chapter members. It was great to meet these impressive, confident young ladies. Carol read a short story pertaining to young girls and the wonderful feeling of belonging to something great. My presentation followed, talking about how Y-DOSA started, why it’s so needed in today’s world and how to start a Y-DOSA chapter. Silva Stauffer, who attends St. Mary of the Woods, said she learned about Y-DOSA during school announcements. “Sister Suzanne told us all about it and I was very excited when I signed up and had our first meeting,” she said. The evening ended in fellowship and a delicious light supper supplied by the Y-DOSA member’s mothers. Hugs were shared, prayers and stories exchanged. Carol and I can’t wait to present to more sisters and associates wherever we can. We look forward to supporting and watching Y-DOSA grow wherever there are sisters and associates. To reach Lisa Reilly to learn more about Y-DOSA, email her at [email protected].

Four associates attended the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center “Hearts on Fire” reflection day Aug. 5.

Pictured from left, Frances Feldpausch; Associates Rev. Carol Owen, Marianna Robinson, Peggy Clark, and Martha Little,

and Sister Ann McGrew, who led the retreat.

Associate Martha Little, far left, leads an Owensboro Associates meeting on Oct. 17 at St. Pius parish hall. A “What the Poor

Teach Us” formation experience was the focus of the meeting.


LEFT: The Louisville Associates surprised Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney with a birthday cake at its Oct. 20 meeting. “Since she is such a faithful and vital part of our Louisville Associate group, we wanted to do something a little special for her,” Suzanne Reiss said. Pauline Goebel brought the cake. CENTER: Owensboro Associate Martha House, left, waves as she walks with her friends Sharon Griffin, center, and Shirley Cambron in the Daviess County/Owensboro CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 16. Six Ursuline Sisters also walked. RIGHT: This illustrious group attended the Angela: A Woman for All Times retreat on Aug. 27-28 at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center.

Carol Hill and Brenda Semar wrap silent

auction baskets

Elaine Wood, left, helpssign in picnic volunteersJerry Birge

emcees the picnic

Mel Howard purchases a Quilt Club ticket from Sister Catherine Barber

Gloria Cecil, right, works in the pull tab booth with

Sister Marie Bosco Wathen

Marcia Stoller

helps in the yard sale

booth

Betty Stone sells raffle tickets for a quilt

Lorraine Luken, right, talks to Sister Mary Irene Cecilin the Hospitality booth

Bonnie Marks helps unload a supply truck

Marian Bennett, left, and Teen Robinette sort and

price yard sale items

Thank you, Associates, for helping make our 41st Picnic a great success!From your grateful Ursuline Sisters

Violet Hamilton, left, and Stephanie

Render, right, work in

Fun Foods

Sid Mason collects ice

cream money


When I became an Ursuline Associate, I started to observe those hidden in the background, doing good works but remaining silent. We hardly notice these associates, but their light outshines us all. Catherine Gawarecki is one of those associates. She silently continues the way of Saint Angela with dedication and love.

Catherine serves her church as a Eucharistic minister and lector. She also serves our community at the food bank, prescription program, nursing home visits, and provides transportation for those in need. She is involved in many other church and community activities, as well as the Mount Saint Joseph Picnic. Catherine cares for her home, husband and family. She makes “Job Tears” rosaries and is involved in a prayer ministry for the sick. Did I mention she sings like the joyful songs of the Psalms? These are just a few

A little light can shine a long wayexamples of her loving service and the works she performs. Good works and service are necessary in accomplishing our associate mission, but a more important part of that mission is love ... love for God, his Holy Church and for one another. Catherine is a shining example of what just one associate can accomplish through love. What attracted me most to Catherine was the love in her eyes, her soft voice and her unshakable faith. After a few minutes talking with her, we became instant friends, and I knew becoming an associate was what I wanted to do. She always brings a happy face and joyful heart to all our (Grayson County, Ky.) associate meetings. Catherine has touched many lives through her love and service and yet most of these works are hidden in her humility, but I see them and so do many others. She and all the associates have strengthened my faith, increased my hope and given me a new understanding of service through love -- the service of Saint Angela Merici. Catherine is a glowing example of the everyday life of one associate and exemplifies our mission as Ursuline Associates. Our mission continues.

By Brenda Semar, OSUA

Catherine Gawarecki

LEFT: The Louisville Associates surprised Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney with a birthday cake at its Oct. 20 meeting. “Since she is such a faithful and vital part of our Louisville Associate group, we wanted to do something a little special for her,” Suzanne Reiss said. Pauline Goebel brought the cake. CENTER: Owensboro Associate Martha House, left, waves as she walks with her friends Sharon Griffin, center, and Shirley Cambron in the Daviess County/Owensboro CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 16. Six Ursuline Sisters also walked. RIGHT: This illustrious group attended the Angela: A Woman for All Times retreat on Aug. 27-28 at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center.

Ursuline Associates of Louisville got their Centennial Service project started early when they gathered at least 100 items for the Sister Visitor Center in Louisville on Aug. 20. The Sister Visitor Center, the staff of which includes four Ursuline Sisters, lost its supplier for personal items it distributes to the poor, so the associates gathered toothpaste, diapers, deodorant, toilet paper, shampoo and other items. Pictured with the items are (seated from left) Susan Reiss and Lorraine Luken, and (standing from left) Suzanne Reiss, Linda Perri, Sister Michele Ann Intravia, Sister Maureen O’Neill, Chris Denniston, Susan Scott, Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney, Sharon Rose, Di Ann Jenkins and Patsy Beauchamp. Jenkins will make her associate commitment in 2012.

Centennial Service is a goal for 2012

The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph began as its own community in 1912. To honor 100 years of service, the year 2012 will be celebrated with the theme, “Woven with Threads of Courage and High Hope: 1912-2012.” The December issue of Ursulines Alive will have details and dates on ways associates can participate with the sisters throughout the year to help celebrate this great achievement. The sisters have always been about serving others, so one way that associates can celebrate the coming year is through a Centennial Service project. Wherever sisters or associates live, they will be asked to identify a charitable cause in their area and commit to making some sort of difference based around the number 100. Perhaps it is gathering 100 clothing items for a clothes closet, or 100 canned goods for a food pantry. Maybe it’s serving 100 meals at a soup kitchen, or volunteering 100 hours of community service. Another way of support is committing to 100 days of prayer for a group in need. Associates know the needs in their own community, and many are likely already helping to fill those needs, so it’s up to you to identify where your help is most needed. We do ask that associates document as best they can through photos and a brief write-up what they have accomplished during the year, and send those pictures and information to Dan Heckel at [email protected]. This will help us keep track throughout

the year, and also allow us to gauge the impact everyone has made at the end of the year. It will be an inspiration to see and read about all the good that has occurred in the name of the Ursuline Sisters and Associates. This is going to be an exciting year ahead, we look forward to learning how each associate group and individual associates plan to celebrate 100 years of Ursuline service.

Thank you, Associates, for helping make our 41st Picnic a great success!From your grateful Ursuline Sisters


Associate Update November 2011

’You have to thank Him infinitely...

- Prologue to the RuleaintngelaMerici

December

3 Alfred Karcher Melissa Radetic 4 Irene Quigley 5 Melinda Prunty 6 Bishop Emeritus John

McRaith 7 David Grant 8 Judy Lawrence 10 Larry Lynch 11 Mary Louise Kelly 12 Marvin Giittinger 13 Hita Merchant 14 Fr. Ben Luther 15 Don Monaghan Arleen Naglich 16 Carola Pulgar17 Randy Lamastus Mary Teder 19 Elizabeth Curtin20 Winnie Cohron Sally Greene Joe Welzen21 Merle Weilbacher22 Mary Hartz23 Debra Dugger24 Brenda Sauer Bob Whiting25 Fanny Gonzalez Sue Menke Ruth Metschuleit26 Bonnie Adams Betty Boren Ann Ruth Hayden Joan Perry28 John Howard29 Andy Chavez Leon Donahue 30 Brenda McGarrigle 31 Janice Miller

February

2 Sarah Payne 5 Rev. Phil Hoy 6 June Irizarry 9 Therese Lawson Frank Rockers10 Fr. Jerry Riney Teen Robinette 12 Catherine Butel13 Msgr. Bernard Powers15 Gloria Cecil Gloria Henderson Mary Kennedy Anna Lesousky John Wood 16 Ina Jeanne Dody Judy Hancock Margaret Tasaka20 Rosemary Schiavi21 Stephanie Render Brett Stallings22 Marlene Monaghan23 Cecilia Curtis24 Jeanne Lamastus26 Ray Weidenbenner27 Lisa Reilly Laurine Scott 28 Rev. Carol Owen

January

1 Molly Jacques Mary Ann McGraw Jan Miscannon 2 Mary Helen Riney Janet Matyk 3 JoAnn Emerson 4 Lupe Sabala Fr. Aloysius Powers Rita Wilkus 5 Therese Fraize 6 Milton Arganbright Lois Bell Theresa Benkeser Coreen Moore 7 Sheila Clark Karen Lasher John Little 8 Joseph Hubbard Debbie Walker 9 Penny Burns Paul Gray10 Bobbie Laker 12 Maria Rose Galles Helen Kanter 15 Mary Margis Rita A. Metzger Richard Piezuch

Georgann Stuck 16 Teressa Hayden 17 Maribeth Clancy Paul Kordenbrock 19 Linda Perri 20 Jean Vanderheiden 21 Bernadette Howard 23 Pat Davis Elden Lyon Wilma Uziel24 Mary Benkeser 26 Patricia McGannon Midge Palm27 Barbara Weidenbenner28 Larry Menke29 Marilyn Beam Cecile Driscoll Craig Locke Phyllis Troutman31 Yolanda Moraga

Sophia Awards

Two associates were among recipients of the Diocese of Owensboro’s 2011 Sophia Awards, given to a senior citizen or couple who serve as role models of faith in their parish and community.

FATHER J. EDWARD BRADLEY was nominated by Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Henderson, Ky., where he served as pastor for many years. He made many contributions to community and parish activities; was instrumental in establishing the Emergency Shelter for Women and Children, and the women’s Addiction Recovery Manor. Father Ed was principal of Owensboro Catholic High School for many years and this year returned there as chaplain. He made his lifetime associate commitment in 1990 with his contact, Sister Margaret Ann Aull.

LAURA ABELL SMITH and her husband, Bill, of Central City, Ky., are members of St. Joseph Parish in Central City. Laura is a retired teacher and helped Sisters Rose Karen and Rose Theresa Johnson to establish the associate group in Muhlenberg County. Laura made her lifetime commitment in 1988 with Sister Clarita Browning, her contact sister.

Father Ed Bradley

Laura and Bill Smith

Anniversaries of Lifetime Commitments for associates can

be found on www.ursulinesmsj.org

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In Loving Memory...November 2011 Associate Update

SISTER DARLENE DENTON, 63, died Sept. 5 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 28th year of religious life. A native of Louisville, Ky., she was a steadfast friend to many, and led others to grow in their faith. She was director of Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat

Center (1994-97), an educator in the Archdiocese of Louisville and the Diocese of Owensboro, Ky., and was a facilities director for a retreat center in Dayton, Ohio. Sister Darlene was a pastoral associate at Saint Helen/Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Louisville from 1998-2011. Survivors include her brother, Michael Edward Denton, his wife Becky, nieces Laura and Tracey, all of Louisville, and the members of her religious community.

SISTER JAmESETTA KNOTT, 86, died Oct. 22 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 63rd year of religious life. A native of Wilhelmina, Mo., she was known for her compassion, prayerfulness and a listening heart. She was a teacher or principal in schools in Kentucky,

Missouri and Nebraska for 24 years, served as a parish minister at four Kentucky parishes, and opened and was assistant to the director at the Bishop David Apartments in Louisville (1989-2001), caring for retired priests. She ministered at the Motherhouse as director of food services (1973-80) and in health care (1981-87). Survivors include four sisters: Mary Smith of Boone, N.C., Mabel Macke of Saint Paul, Mo., Margaret Brown of Arnold, Mo., and Sister Mary Mercedes Knott of Maple Mount; two brothers: Charles Knott of Arnold, Mo., and James Knott of Imperial, Mo., nieces and nephews and the members of her religious community. Sister Jamesetta was the contact sister for Associates Chico and June Irazarry of Louisville, Ky., and Stella mcClure of Leitchfield, Ky.NOTE: Gifts in memory of a sister may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.

DOROThy GREENwELL huGhES, 88, died Oct. 24 in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Hughes, her son, Darrell John Hughes, and her sister, Sister Marita Greenwell, OSU. Survivors include a son, James,

and a granddaughter, Sara, and a great grandson. Dorothy has been described as “a faith-filled woman, “a real example of stewardship within the parish.” Dorothy attended daily Mass and was always available to help

• Penny Burns, whose mother-in-law, Midge Burns, died Aug. 24.• Marilyn Trechter, whose brother, Tim Trechter, died Sept. 1.• Wilma Howard, whose husband, James Roy Howard, died Sept. 10.• Marcella Critchelow, whose sister, Margaret Corbett, died Sept. 19.• Therese Allen, whose sister, Mabel Patterson, died Sept. 24.• Gustavo and Charlotte Paez, whose father and father-in-law, Berto Hernandez, died Sept. 28.• Therese Martin Thompson Lawson, whose sister, Pauline Thompson Mudd, died Oct. 5.

We extend deepest sympathy to:

in any way she could. Her faith permeated all she did and spread to all she met. She exuded the “deep joy that comes from fidelity to one’s own truth while respecting diversity of beliefs among neighbors and friends.” An associate since 2001, her contact sister was Sister Michael Marie Friedman.

PAuLINE ELIzAbETh “POLLy” mOuSER

A tribute by her contact sister and friend, Sister George Mary Hagan

When I think of Polly Mouser, who died Sept. 1 at age 89, first I think of a faith-filled Catholic, devoted to her church and

to God. When Polly was an Army wife, she was very active in all of the coffees, parties, Catholic Military Wives Club, and various functions expected of an Army wife. She loved the Army life, and made many friends that lasted throughout her life. Polly will be remembered for her love of family, church and community, and her kindness, exuberance and never-wavering hope and optimism. She was a beloved wife, aunt and friend. She was mentor, friend and confidante to her nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Using her cooking talents, Polly would invite the priests and sisters to her home to a delicious Italian meal. Her kindness to the poor at North Hardin Hope displayed the visible presence of God. Her giving spirit was outstanding. Polly was a great support to Mount Saint Joseph and an associate for whom we are indeed grateful. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Polly died in Elkins, W.V. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson, 10 nieces and 14 nephews. Her niece, Cathy Lookingbill, wrote, “Aunt ‘Pol’ always told me how much she loved the Sisters and how beautiful it was at the Mount. She will be very touched to know her friends are praying for her and thinking of her.”


•Associate Meeting Calendar:• Owensboro, St. Pius X Church - Monday, Jan. 16, March 19 - 6 p.m.• Louisville, Central Presbyterian Church - Saturday, Dec. 17, Feb. 18 - 1 p.m.• Western Kentucky, Sid Mason’s home, Mayfield - Saturday, Dec. 3, Jan. 28, Feb. 25 - Noon• Muhlenberg County, St. Joseph Church - Wednesday, Jan. 18, March 21 - 6 p.m.• Grayson County, St. Augustine Church - Wednesday, Dec. 28, Jan. 25, Feb. 22 - 9 a.m.

Don’t miss these other events...• First Sunday of Advent and start of new Roman Missal - Nov. 27• Reflection Day of Prayer (“Homecoming”) at Retreat Center - Friday, Dec. 2• Advent Day of Prayer with Msgr. Bernard Powers at Center - Dec. 8• Reflection Day of Prayer (“Women of Genesis”) at Center - Friday, Jan. 6• Yarn Spinners at Retreat Center - Jan. 7, Feb. 11, retreat weekend March 9-11• Also in Your Midst book study - Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21 - 6:30 pm• Feast of Saint Angela Merici - Jan. 27• Reflection Day of Prayer (“Women of the Exodus, Judges and Kings”) at Center - Friday, Feb. 3• Women’s Retreat at the Center - March 2-4• Associate Coordinators meeting - March 8, 1-3 pm• Associates and Sisters Day 2012 - Saturday, June 9• 2012-2014 Spiritual Direction Training Program begins week of Oct. 22, 2012

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