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Vol. 3 No. 19 - Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul
Vol. 3 No. 19 - Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul
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BY SISTER CATHERINE CANNON<br />
NACAR Workshop on the Ins and Outs of<br />
Associate Formation<br />
Sister Catherine Cannon, Associates<br />
Barbara Baker and Cathy Bryan<br />
attended the NACAR Professional<br />
Development Workshop for Associate<br />
Directors held June 10-12, 2011,<br />
in the Providence Spirituality Centre,<br />
Kingston, Ontario. Facilitators<br />
were Carol Gariano and Mary Jo<br />
Mersmann.<br />
News from Camrose<br />
Feb. 14, 2011 — A mid-winter bake<br />
sale for Peruvian Missions was<br />
organized by Providence Associates<br />
with assistance of the C.W.L. and<br />
St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary and<br />
staff. Sr. Bernadine Bokenfohr and<br />
Debbie Muise spoke to these<br />
groups about mission and its needs.<br />
The amount raised was $5480.00.<br />
Funds were used to build the emergency<br />
evacuation stairs<br />
needed at the school.<br />
Associates<br />
Back row l - r: Audrey Heck, Miriam Hanoski , Connie Prost, Sr. Bernadine<br />
Bokenfohr Front Row l - r: Kathy Liebel, Sr. Rose Marie Bokenfohr, Debbie<br />
Muise, Bernice Schlunt-Macfarlane<br />
NACAR workshop participants.<br />
Topics included: Inquiry and Application<br />
Process, Interviewing, Ritual<br />
of Welcome and Commitment,<br />
Formation and Initial Integration,<br />
Discernment, and Withdrawal and<br />
Termination. This excellent<br />
workshop was well worth the time.<br />
April 1, 2011 — Sister<br />
Rose Marie Bokenfohr<br />
missionary Sister from<br />
Peru, spoke to the Associates<br />
about the Mission<br />
and thanked them<br />
for their donation. Part<br />
of the bake sale funds<br />
were given to Sr. Rose<br />
Marie who operates a health clinic<br />
for the sick and those needing<br />
assistance with medications.<br />
14<br />
June 6, 2011— Sister Patricia Amyot<br />
facilitated a Retreat for the<br />
Associates with a focus on Joyce<br />
Rupp’s book “Cup of Life”. The<br />
various forms of prayer used by Sr.<br />
Pat during the prayer periods were<br />
much appreciated.<br />
Associate Pat Niehaus provided<br />
hospitality in her beautiful Camrose<br />
home. A delicious lunch was<br />
enjoyed by all.<br />
The day left everyone spiritually<br />
renewed and uplifted by the spirit<br />
of the group.