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June 2019
Volume 13, Issue 6
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Dear friend in Christ,
"Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
2 Corinthians 3:17
We celebrated Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, this month. Pentecost is not simply a commemorative feast which comes once a year, 50 days after Easter; it's a time to recognize that the Spirit is here with us
now. We see the Spirit in action when we are freed from being overwhelmed by responsibilities of daily life and we allow ourselves to become the channels through which God's love can freely flow into the world.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have helped to keep other channels flowing; namely, the pipes and plumbing at Saint Scholastica Convent in St. Cloud, where our older and sick sisters live. We asked some of you to help with the cost and we are overwhelmed by the generosity of your response. Thank you. If anyone else would like to donate, you can do so
online or mail a check to the monastery (address at the foot of this letter).
May these summer days bring you joy and may the Spirit fill
your spirit.
Blessings,
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Karen Rose, OSB
Director of Mission Advancement
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In Loving Memory
of Theresa Schumacher, OSB
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Sister Theresa Schumacher entered eternal life on May 29, 2019, after a courageous battle with ALS. We rejoice with her in her coming home to God. You can learn more about her life in her
obituary.
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In Loving Memory
of Rosemary
Huebsch, OSB
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Sister Rosemary Huebsch entered eternal life on June 5, 2019. Accompanied by the angels, she journeyed home to God. You can learn more about her life in her
obituary.
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Rite of Transfer of Monastic Profession: Joyce McNerney, OSB
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Sister Joyce McNerney went through the rite of transfer of monastic profession on June 23, becoming an official member of Saint Benedict's Monastery. Congratulations, S. Joyce!
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Perpetual Monastic Profession: Nina Lasceski, OSB
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Sister Nina Lasceski will make perpetual monastic profession on the Feast of Saint Benedict, Thursday, July 11, in Sacred Heart Chapel. Congratulations, S. Nina!
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Volunteering at Quiet Oaks Hospice House
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On May 31, members from the mission advancement department spent the afternoon volunteering at
Quiet Oaks Hospice House. They used their talents to perform a variety of tasks, including baking treats, gardening and visiting with residents.
Pictured left to right: Sister Betty Larson, Amanda Motz, Sisters Nina Lasceski, Bernadette Weber, Karen Rose, Ione Jesh, Margaret Mandernach and Pat Ruether
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Phyllis Plantenberg Endowment Fund
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The Sister Phyllis Plantenberg Endowed Fund for Student and Faculty Research for
Saint John's University was created by an anonymous donor in honor of Sister Phyllis Plantenberg, a retired biology professor. She was informed of this honor by Troy Fritz, executive director of institutional advancement, and Barb May, dean. The announcement had been kept a surprise, as you can see in this photo!
Photo by Tommy O'Laughlin
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Sister Marilyn Mark Returns Home
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After years of ministering in Utah, Sister Marilyn Mark will be returning home to Saint Benedict's Monastery. She had been serving as the coordinator of campus ministry and Newman residents at St. Jerome Catholic Newman Center in Logan, Utah, since December 1, 2012. She was also the pastoral associate and worship coordinator at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Hyde Park, Utah. She will be missed in Utah, but we are excited to welcome her home!
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June 7 was National Gun Violence Awareness Day and marked the beginning of Wear Orange Weekend, a movement to show support and solidarity with this cause. The Benedictines for Peace and Justice Task Team invited others to join this campaign alongside local businesses in St. Joseph, as well as businesses, individuals and organizations across the country.
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Sister Nancy Bauer Featured in
The
Central Minnesota Catholic
Magazine
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Icon by Sister
Pat Kennedy
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"Saint George and the Dragon" by the hand of Pat Kennedy, OSB. May 20 to May 24, 2019.
Holy icons are a visual language (iconography). This image of Saint George and the dragon was written (painted) according to an emerging technique rooted in the Byzantine tradition. Art history identifies iconography as the visual language of the Orthodox Church.
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Girls, God and
Good Times (3G)
Summer Camp
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The first session of this summer's
Girls, God and Good Times (3G)
summer camp is a wrap! Our campers learned about the Benedictine value of "Awareness of God," participated in Mass, went swimming, enjoyed a bonfire, socialized with the sisters, visited the monastery's
Art and Heritage Place and even got to eat and sleep in college dorms on the
College of Saint Benedict campus!
You can learn more about 3G camp on our
website.
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We have a variety of available opportunities to join our compassionate teams at Saint Benedict's Monastery and Saint Scholastica Convent! We are currently hiring for:
Click any of the position titles above to learn more or apply!
Photo: Andra Johnson
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Thank you for sharing your time, talent and treasure with us as we respond to the needs of the world. Your partnership is vital to us as we strive to bring a ray of hope to a dark world.
If you'd like to partner with us to support our mission and ministries, you can make a secure online donation to the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict below.
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With steadfast gratitude,
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Karen Rose, OSB
Director of Mission Advancement
Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict
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