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September 2019
Volume 13, Issue 9
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Dear friend in Christ,
We're blessed to have friends from all over the world who submit prayer requests, visit our
website
and follow us on social media. One of those friends, who lives in Argentina, made a comment which set me thinking. We had posted about autumn and the equinox and she commented that, while it's autumn here, in Argentina they are moving into spring. I saw an image of how creation is evenly balanced and how, while spring and fall seem to be opposites, they are connected. The seasons depend on one another: spring is the time of new growth and fall is the time of harvest. The one can't exist without the other. It's a reminder, too, that we are called to nurture and protect creation because our world is part of a greater, interdependent whole.
Wherever you live, may the next month be a season of blessings!
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Karen Rose, OSB
Director of Mission Advancement
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Sister Janine Braun Featured in
Melrose Beacon
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Sister Janine Braun, a teacher at Sacred Heart School in Freeport, Minn., was featured in an article published by the
Melrose Beacon. In this article, she discusses the story of her Benedictine vocation, her life in community and her love of teaching.
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On September 7, we participated in the
Walk to Defeat ALS in
loving memory of Sister Theresa Schumacher, who passed away from ALS on May 29, 2019. Seventeen people walked for Theresa's Team, and several more registered as supporters. We are deeply blessed to have such a loving support system and to have had the privilege of knowing and loving S. Theresa!
Learn more about the
ALS Association and join them in fulfilling their mission “to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.”
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Last Chance to Visit "It's All God's Work"
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Have you had a chance to check out "It's All God,'s Work," the current exhibit at the Haehn Museum? If not, be sure to place a visit on your calendars! This one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring 101 years of needlework created by the Sisters of Saint Benedict runs until December 21, 2019.
Sister Judy Kramer (second from left) recently enjoyed a great tour with four women from St. Paul. Consider arranging your own tour!
You can find regular hours, schedule a visit, read testimonials and learn more on our
website.
Photo: Carleen Schomer, OSB
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Congratulations to our eight new oblates and new oblate candidate! We had a beautiful Oblate Renewal Day on Saturday, September 21.
Top Row (Left to Right): Suzanne Koenigs, OblSB; Joanne Thibault, OblSB; Steven Chase, OblSB; Robert Padden, OblSB; and Prioress Susan Rudolph, OSB.
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Kathleen Schmidt, OblSB; Bethany Lane, OblSB; Dorothee Ischler, OblSB; and Kathleen Kjolhaug, OblSB.
Photo: Carleen Schomer, OSB
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Daily Meditations
are Back!
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Our daily meditations took a break for the summer, but they have now resumed on our website! Check our
website every weekday for a new meditation written by the sisters. You can also read daily meditations right on your Facebook news feed by joining our
Spirituality Center•Studium Facebook group.
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Artistic Tools for Meditation
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Have you been looking for a new way to meditate, relax and express your creativity? Join Sister Mary Jane Berger in this fun workshop to learn and practice three different ways of artistic means to meditation, including adult coloring, Bible journaling and Zendoodle/ Zentangle designs. Come for one, two or all three sessions! A light meal will be provided during each session.
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Save the Date:
Give to the Max 2019
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We will be participating in
GiveMN's Give to the Max Day once again this year on Thursday, November 14! We will release more information as the day comes closer.
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The
2019 issue of
Call
magazine
is now available to read online! Read about our 2019 jubilarians, the perpetual monastic profession of Sister Nina Lasceski, Gratitude Day and much more.
If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be,
sign up now!
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Women bring unique and special gifts to their churches and make significant contributions to ecclesial ministry. The Sophia Program, offered through our Spirituality Center●Studium, creates a life-giving network for women in church ministry and is an opportunity to partner with women who serve in various church-related ministries.
Are you a woman in ministry looking to connect with other woman in similar roles? Consider joining us for the next Sophia Circle, scheduled to meet February 16-18, 2020! Participants commit to meet three sessions a year for two years from Sunday evening to Tuesday evening.
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Sister Baulu Kuan's Artwork Featured at St. Paul's Monastery
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An exhibit of the art of Sister Baulu Kuan is currently being featured at St. Paul's Monastery Gallery until November 1, 2019. An opening reception took place on Saturday, September 7.
Photo: Elizabeth Roberts
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Sister Lois Wedl Named Legendary Leader by MIAC
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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:
- Certified Nursing Assistants
- Food Services Assistants
- Cooks/Bakers
- Nursing Team Support
- Wellness Activity Assistant
Photo: Employee Elaine Moscho working in the bakery at Saint Benedict's Monastery.
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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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