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Associate prayer day 2025
On February 8th, Associates Cindy Bischoff and Jane Bumbalough spoke to Sisters and Associates about their experiences of relying fully on their faith in God throughout their lives. Both shared the many times they thanked God for providing them with opportunities to minister to others, whether it was for a day, a week, or months at a time. They opened their hearts and homes to family, friends, and strangers, giving the group pause to think about their own acts as servants of God. The time gathered in prayer and reflection led to insights about the many ways the call to servanthood can be answered. Upon closing the day, the Sisters and Associates sang the "Blessing of St. Clare" over Cindy and Jane.
community day 2024
Community Day on November 2nd provided time in the afternoon for the Associates to work on two projects. Autumn treat bags were filled with a Chex snack mix and a card was attached that expressed thanks to the Sisters for sharing the Franciscan Mission and Charism. These were delivered to the Sisters at the close of their afternoon meeting.
While a group of Associates assembled the treat bags, others cut the edges of brightly colored fleece material, soon to be tied together to become blankets for Project Linus. This was part of an endeavor by Sister Janet Linz.
While a group of Associates assembled the treat bags, others cut the edges of brightly colored fleece material, soon to be tied together to become blankets for Project Linus. This was part of an endeavor by Sister Janet Linz.
pancake breakfast 2024
Associates prepared a special breakfast for the Sisters on Saturday, October 26th. The Sisters started their busy day with pancakes, sausage, bacon, and scrambled eggs. There was a surprise treat of all kinds of delicious doughnuts added to the menu this year. Several guests joined us to help cook and serve, which we greatly appreciated! An annual tradition at the Motherhouse, guests enjoyed good food and good company. The meal provided an opportunity for everyone to spend a leisurely morning catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
social gathERING 2024
Associate Director Jane Schaefer begins grilling for the meal.
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Associate Michele Kite welcomed everyone and shared a few stories and jokes to set the mood. She warned us beforehand to think like a seven year old to appreciate the jokes.
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As part of the entertainment, Associate Mike Kruse performed several magic tricks.
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S. Elaine Merkel adds numbers on Mike's phone as part of an elaborate magic trick.
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S. Marge Wissman assists Mike as he predicts the top card.
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S. Christa Franzer follows Mike’s directions for a complicated math equation.
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Seated: Associates Virginia Gilbert and Judy Hillman. Standing: Mike and Vicki Kruse. Here they are in the dark since there was no electric for a few hours. But the show went on!
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Associates Virginia Gilbert (on keyboard) and Michele Kite led the sing-a-long. Associates Louise Burns and Gerry Deller at the table.
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CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO OUR NEW ASSOCIATES!
Associate Signing and Jubilee was celebrated in the Motherhouse Chapel on August 3, 2024. The prayer service reminded us that as we continue on our spiritual journey, we are like a vessel being formed in the hands of a loving potter. After nine women signed their commitment statement and received their Associate pendant, they received the Blessing of Saint Clare along with our Associate Jubilarians.
May we continue to celebrate with each other, knowing that who we have become is what God had in mind from the moment of our creation!
May we continue to celebrate with each other, knowing that who we have become is what God had in mind from the moment of our creation!
New Associates: Cindy Bischoff, Wendy Canon, Jane Bumbalough, Cheryl Branigan, Cathy Dale, Kim Becker, JoAnn Crosby, Martha Thie, Dee Wright
Jubilarians: Alice Beresford, Betsy Savare, Kate Goodin, Mary Kondrath.
Not Pictured: Bertha Black Eagle, Colleen Couture, Shirley Doll, Letty Ann Hogan, Angie Ventimiglio, Shirley Lorenz, Monique Robinson, Mary Werle, Kim Becker
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The Jubilarians and New Associates each selected a cup
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Associates and Sisters gathered on February 10th to enrich their Lenten prayer experiences. Four presenters explained how their ministries and rituals can be used as we prepare for Easter. Sr. Dianne Kaimann gave us a brief history of icons that included her background of learning to write icons and pray with them. She brought some of her icons for us to reflect upon and several of her icons are displayed in the glass cases on the first floor of the Motherhouse.
Associate Phil Deardorff talked about his woodworking he has enjoyed since his retirement. He allows the Holy Spirit to guide him into helping a piece of wood become what God wants it to be. Phil drew names giving some participants one of his bee houses and several ornaments he carved.
The CEO of the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, Kyle Kramer’s message to us was our obligation to care for all of creation and that everything is holy. We can connect to nature, each other, and God in a more compassionate way through mindfulness, contemplation, creativity, and rituals.
Yogi Wess, an Associate, gave us an overview of LBFE (Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly) as an organization and as the source for her ministry for over 27 years. She and her husband Randy founded LBFE in Cincinnati and since then she worked to provide transportation, meals, and social opportunities to those who needed assistance, or a friendly presence in their lives. As she remembered people who left an impression on her and in her heart, we felt like we knew them and could understand how meaningful this outreach could be to her.
Associate Phil Deardorff talked about his woodworking he has enjoyed since his retirement. He allows the Holy Spirit to guide him into helping a piece of wood become what God wants it to be. Phil drew names giving some participants one of his bee houses and several ornaments he carved.
The CEO of the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, Kyle Kramer’s message to us was our obligation to care for all of creation and that everything is holy. We can connect to nature, each other, and God in a more compassionate way through mindfulness, contemplation, creativity, and rituals.
Yogi Wess, an Associate, gave us an overview of LBFE (Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly) as an organization and as the source for her ministry for over 27 years. She and her husband Randy founded LBFE in Cincinnati and since then she worked to provide transportation, meals, and social opportunities to those who needed assistance, or a friendly presence in their lives. As she remembered people who left an impression on her and in her heart, we felt like we knew them and could understand how meaningful this outreach could be to her.
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2023 Pancake breakfast
The Associates prepared a delicious pancake breakfast for Sisters and Associates Saturday morning, November 4th. An annual tradition at the Motherhouse, guests enjoyed good food and good company. The meal provided an opportunity for everyone to spend a leisurely morning catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
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The weather cooperated beautifully for the Fireside Chat/ Embers of Grace Prayer Day for Associates and Sisters.
On Friday, September 29th (2023) we gathered on the patio outside St. Clare Hall to reflect on the Elements of Fire beginning with the blessing of our own “camp-side” fire. We created individual burn lists after reflecting on events or feelings we wanted to purge, wrote poems, and shared our experiences of fire. Our enjoyment of the flames continued when we roasted hot dogs for lunch and made s’mores for dessert. After lunch we continued our prayer time by adding different colors of sand to a candle that represented specific traits and gifts we would like to share with others.
On Friday, September 29th (2023) we gathered on the patio outside St. Clare Hall to reflect on the Elements of Fire beginning with the blessing of our own “camp-side” fire. We created individual burn lists after reflecting on events or feelings we wanted to purge, wrote poems, and shared our experiences of fire. Our enjoyment of the flames continued when we roasted hot dogs for lunch and made s’mores for dessert. After lunch we continued our prayer time by adding different colors of sand to a candle that represented specific traits and gifts we would like to share with others.
Sr. Diane Jamison
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Angie Kelly, Sr. Jan Kroeger, Wendy Canon, Jane Bumbalough
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Helen Lewis
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Jane Schaefer
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Jane Bumbalough, Judy Hillman and Sr. Cleo Werner
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