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May 2019
Volume 13, Issue 5
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Dear friend in Christ,
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses ... to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
On June 9, when we celebrate Pentecost, the Easter season will come to an end. An end also marks a beginning, in this case a time to renew our commitment to making ourselves true witnesses to the Gospel message of love. The descent of the Holy Spirit was not a "one off" which happened in the past; rather, it is a sign of how we are constantly strengthened and supported by this Spirit, whose grace enables us to become the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
Being a witness isn't always easy. You will see that I speak from experience if you
read the blog I'm keeping as I come up to the 10th anniversary of profession.
Blessings on all of you as go out into the world witnessing in the power of the Spirit!
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Karen Rose, OSB
Director of Mission Advancement
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Retirement Celebration in Honor of Suzie Keller
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On April 30, sisters and employees gathered for a retirement celebration in honor of Suzie Keller (second from left), who worked in the monastery's food service department for 24 years! Thank you, Suzie, for your many years of dedicated service to the sisters, and blessings to you in your retirement! We will miss you!
Pictured left to right: Carol Mastey, a good friend who worked with Suzie for 22 years; Suzie Keller; Becky Terwey, food service director; and Sister Germaine Gagnon.
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Art and Heritage
Place Visit
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On May 8, 42 residents and staff members from
Woodcrest of Country Manor in St. Joseph, Minn., filled the Art and Heritage Place with their curiosity and excitement! The Art and Heritage Place staff, including Sister Judy Kramer (above right), enjoyed sharing our Benedictine heritage with our guests.
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Congratulations, Jubilarians!
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On May 4, we honored our jubilarians who celebrated their 60th and 75th anniversaries of monastic profession!
75th: Sisters Jonathan Herda and Mary Jane Slaney
60th: Sisters Adelia Sirek, Alice Imdieke, Bridget Donaldson, Cecelia Prokosch, Christine Manderfeld, Elizabeth Theis, Georganne Burr, Geraldine Zierden, Gracemarie Maiers, Ione Jesh, Jean Juenemann, Joan Schafer, Katherine Kraft, Lucy Miller, Marina Schlangen, Marlene Meierhofer, Mary Mandernach, Mary Reuter and Patricia Ostrander
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Mother Benedicta Riepp Award
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We are seeking nominations for the 13th annual Mother Benedicta Riepp Award, which will be presented at Gratitude Day on August 11, 2019. This award honors a lay woman who has a relationship with the sisters and manifests Benedictine and Gospel values in her daily life.
Nominations are due next Friday, June 7, 2019.
To learn more about the award and nomination process, visit our
website.
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During Oblate Sunday on May 19, oblates and sisters gathered to listen to a presentation by Brendon Duffy, archivist for the
St. Cloud Hospital, which was founded by the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict. In his presentation, Brendon told the
story of how the sisters began health care in Central Minnesota.
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We have a variety of available opportunities to join our compassionate teams at Saint Benedict's Monastery and Saint Scholastica Convent! We are currently hiring for:
Click any of the position titles above to learn more or apply!
Photo: Andra Johnson
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Thank you for sharing your time, talent and treasure with us as we respond to the needs of the world. Your partnership is vital to us as we strive to bring a ray of hope to a dark world.
If you'd like to partner with us to support our mission and ministries, you can make a secure online donation to the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict below.
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With steadfast gratitude,
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Karen Rose, OSB
Director of Mission Advancement
Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict
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