Congregational News
The Great Bend Raffle
It is time to get your tickets for the Great Bend Raffle!
This year's November event is the final raffle, since the Great Bend Motherhouse will be closing before the end of the year.
The money raised will support:
-The Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, Gusau, Nigeria
-Hope for the Village Child, a non-governmental aid agency in Nigeria, directed by Sr. Rita Schwarzenberger
-Economically poor communities served by the Great Bend Sisters
Your ticket offers the chance to win cash prizes or beautiful handmade items.
Tickets will be sold through noon on Friday, November 13 and the raffle takes place the next day.
Raffle tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
September Retreat
Lima, Peru was the setting for a successful retreat with the Central American region of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers and lay Maryknoll members from Peru.
The retreat was facilitated by Sr. Joan Scanlon, OP, who was able to teach, preach and meet Cardinal Carlos Castillo while in South America.
Please go here to view the pictures.
St. Catharine Video Tour
Sister Theresa Fox hosted her niece and other family members at the St. Catharine Motherhouse earlier this year.
Her niece, Adele, sent us this lovely video as a special thank you!
Click here to view.
Associate News
Looking Forward
Today, the Director of Associates sends a letter of thanks to Associates following the completion of the recent Encuentro questions and survey.
Please click here to read the note that also touches on a look ahead.
From our Founded Ministries
Mohun's "Oz"
The land of Oz came alive at Mohun Care Center recently during an employee appreciation day. It was a whimsical time that brought a lot of smiles to everyone who attended!
As you can see in this blog, there's no place like the Mohun Care Center and its staff.
Reminders from Crown Point
Don't forget all the upcoming events at Crown Point Ecology Center, including the photo contest and wine dinner in November!
Please click here to view, and check out the website for more information.
Heartland Center for Spirituality
Please go here for news from the Heartland Center for Spirituality. We thank Heartland for all that it has accomplished through time.
Events
October 31 Event
Staff and Associates are invited to "Generous Women 101," a discussion on financial planning and informed giving, that takes place at the MDP this month.
The 2 pm Saturday, October 31 gathering features a presentation from Sr. Joanne Caniglia, OP, Ph.D., independent Wealth Advisor Mary C. Slane, and Partner & Chief Operations Officer Branda Allen.
Limited seating will be available to encourage an interactive and conversational event.
Light refreshments will be served.
Find out more details and RSVP by clicking here.
Death in our Family
Sr. Annette Lucero (Columbus, OH, annette.lucero@oppeace.org) requests prayer for the repose of the soul of her niece, Joann, who died on Saturday, October 17, surrounded by family.
Please also pray for peace for her family who mourn her loss.
Please pray for Sr. Clair Mahan (Sansbury) and her nephews on the death of her sister, Dolores Vaillancourt.
May she rest in peace.