Teresan News Summer 2012 - Alumnae Association of the College ...

President’s Message
Mary Forestell Doucette ‘69
Well, I told you about my new grandson and I thank you for your prayers as he has
made a complete recovery from the RSV infection. Oh, the power of prayer! He
was recently baptized and joined us all in the community of faith.
That event made me think about the gift of an active faith life and the increasing depth of our spirituality
as we grow older. I know, I know, at this age we are supposed to have more answers, but occasionally I
just have more questions, as I realize all the potential for the "hugeness" of God's love, the power of
forgiveness, the ability to NOT judge others, the paradox of dying in order to gain new life.
AH!! the new life of spring. Spring, minus all my tulips due to deer and rabbits. You would think I lived
in the country! This spring follows an unusually warm winter. All of it is a part of creation. I find that in
my retirement I have more time for "creations" of jewelry, as I bead, scarves I begin to knit again, and
drawing as I have begun to do art journaling. (this was especially significant to me during this Lenten
season) I hope that you are finding what you have been meant to create!! Sometimes that is in our work
as we create a new organization, or we create a new role for ourselves where we work. Of course, there
is creation in our families and in our friendships. There is also creation of joyfulness when we gather together
as classmates in reunion. Blessings on all of you, looking forward to gathering at the Retreat and
the Reunion. Mary
Executive Director’s Message
Colleen Kocer Peplinski ‘87
It’s been just over a year since you’ve experienced our new format of the Teresan
News. We were overwhelmed with the positive comments and suggestions for
upcoming issues. Thank you for taking the time to let us know you loved it. Kudos to our very own Kathy
Shurson, our administrative assistant, who has taken this task on!
We continue to serve you throughout the year, housed in our office inside the beloved little yellow Tea
House on campus. Stop in and visit us this summer. We’d love to see you! Call in advance if you would
like a chapel visit or access to other buildings on campus at 507-454-2930.
If you live in the TWIN CITIES area, Addy Radechel Murtaugh ’51 will be hosting her annual potluck
picnic on Tuesday, July 10 th at 4:30 pm (692 Woodlawn Ave, St Paul). RSVP at: 651-698-6899. If you
live in the CHICAGO area, Saint Mary’s University will be inviting us to join their Centennial party in
Millennium Park on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Watch for details coming soon! Check our website
often to see all the upcoming events at: www.cstalums.org
Our focus this year will be on the educational component of our mission. We are hosting an annual
educational retreat, this year on Prayer. Mark your calendars for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 at
Assisi Heights in Rochester, MN, and join us! Don’t forget our annual reunion weekend coming up
October 12-14, 2012 in Winona. I can’t believe it will be MY 25 th anniversary – my how time flies!
Enjoy your summer ☺☺☺☺
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