Picture of the week: August 30

Sisters of Providence who live at the motherhouse gathered yesterday at an SP Social for ice cream and coffee in the Providence Hall dining room. At top is Sister Beatrice Hoberg; at bottom are Sisters Mary Pat Cummings, Edwardine McNulty and Dorothy McLaughlin.

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The work of the Holy Spirit

Social justice issues are important to Providence Candidate-Associate Gerri Baum of Cary, Ill. She belongs to many organizations that bring light to injustices in our world. Some of these groups include NETWORK, Pax Christi, Call to Action, American Catholic Council and the Women’s Ordination Conference.

Now, as a Providence Candidate-Associate, Gerri is learning more about the Congregation’s passion for social justice. After studying the Spiritual Integration Units (a program to help introduce candidates to the Sisters of Providence, the Providence Associate Relationship and Providence spirituality) with her companion, Sister Barbara Sheehan, Gerri noted:

“My overall reaction was overwhelming surprise. Six out of seven of my comments on the assessment reflection for each unit are, basically, ‘We’re on the same page.’ The lessons of the units have been a part of my adult spiritual development. I don’t think it is coincidental, I think it’s a work of the Holy Spirit. The units, however, also provided opportunities to reflect further on my life and spiritual path.”

Gerri will make her first commitment as a Providence Associate on Nov. 12, 2011.

Video celebrates Providence Associates and sisters

If you’re feeling a little down, then this video of Providence Associates singing and dancing at a social during the 2011 Annual Gathering last June might be just what you need. In what is becoming an annual tradition, Providence Associates put on their dancing shoes and entertained other associates and sisters during an evening social.

Chuck Neuman, husband of Providence Associate Marilyn Neuman, is credited with being the videographer of this event. Christina Blust, a graphics designer in the Office of Congregational Advancement, edited the video.

On that June evening 11 associates took the plunge and sang and danced their little hearts out. They included Maureen Baca, Sheila Donis, Sandra Hartlieb, Donna Kehoe, Sharon Medicis Michaud, Diann Neu, Megan O’Donnell Patton, Maria Price, Tracy Schier, Donna Watzke and Mel Marino Wolff. For a great Annual Gathering memory, check out this fun video.