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Thursday, June 13, 2019
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Volume 13, Issue 24
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Sisters Marjorie Tapia, RSM, Danielle Gagnon, RSM, Jennifer Barrow, RSM, and Marybeth Beretta, RSM (left to right)
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On Saturday, June 8, 2019, Sisters Marybeth Beretta, RSM, Jennifer Barrow, RSM, Danielle Gagnon, RSM, and Marjorie Tapia, RSM, professed their final vows as Sisters of Mercy. Over 500 sisters, family members, associates, and friends gathered for the Eucharistic liturgy. The four sisters individually pronounced and signed their vows and received their rings which symbolize the promise of their vows. The rings are inscribed with their personalized mottos which inspire their lives.
See the links below for coverage of the event...
Enjoy
photos from the day (password: mercy1831).
The profession is featured in this week's
Mercy Now.
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New Director Named for Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer
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Sister Laura Arvin OP, will assume the role of director at Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer on July 1, 2019.
The leadership team
expresses gratitude to Sister Eileen Smith, RSM, who will continue on staff with Sister Mary Jo Kearns, RSM.
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Maintain Your Brain
from the Life Development Committee
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"Your body hears what your mind says."
– Naomi Judd
Make June your personal intellectual health and wellness month! People who are intellectually healthy are curious and never stop learning. So during these relaxing summer days, challenge yourself with stimulating reading. Start with the Mid-Atlantic Community Life Transitions and Health and Wellness Resource Guide, pp. 40-44, for inspiring thoughts on wisdom and learning, and several resources to explore. Plus, read the articles "
Debunking Myths About the Aging Brain
" and "
The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains
." Find the electronic version of the Health and Wellness Resource Guide and additional health and wellness resources on the
Life Transitions webpage
of the Mid-Atlantic Community website.
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Participate in Anti-Racism Discussion Group
from the Mid-Atlantic Community justice coordinator
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On June 10, Sisters Marie Parker, RSM, Bette Gallagher, RSM, Suzanne Gallagher, RSM, Margaret Taylor, RSM, Colleen Maher (Mid-Atlantic Community director of development, Pennsylvania) and Sister Kathleen Lyons, RSM (left to right), met for further discussion following their participation in a recent Anti-Racism Analysis Workshop. Participating via videoconferencing were Sisters Mary Jo Kearns, RSM, and Mary Cleary, RSM.
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Recent participants in the Anti-Racism Analysis Workshop held in April at Cranaleith Spiritual Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have formed a discussion group. The group met earlier this month, drawing from their experience at the workshop and materials provided by the Institute Anti-Racism Transition Team. A second meeting is scheduled for September. If you were a participant in a previous Anti-Racism Analysis Workshop and would like to form/join a discussion group, please contact
Sister Suzanne Gallagher, RSM, Mid-Atlantic Community justice coordinator, or
Sister Diane Guerin, RSM.
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Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, located in Brooklyn, New York, and endorsed by the Sisters of Mercy, was recently featured in
The Tablet, the newspaper of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Four donors to the school were recognized with the Catherine McAuley Spirit of Mercy Award, honoring individuals who exemplify the Sisters of Mercy’s mission to serve the poor, the ill and the uneducated.
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Honor
Laudato Si' Pledge
from the Mid-Atlantic Community justice coordinator
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As we approach the anniversary of
Laudato Sí'
on June 18, let us continue to honor our
Laudato Sí' Pledge—to pray for and with creation, live more simply, and advocate to protect our common home!
Pray for Earth with a focus on the gift of water. Tune in to
YouTube or
Facebook on June 15 for the release of
The Story of Water: Who Controls the Way We Drink? The video exposes the dangers of water privatization and highlights innovative solutions that cities are adopting to keep water management in public hands. Say the producers, “Water is a human right and shouldn't be controlled by corporations whose primary motivation is profit.” Consult the Social Justice Resource Center
June newsletter to learn about
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
See these additional actions and topics to explore:
- June is Pride Month. Learn more about Mercy's blog series Pride with Mercy to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
- Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery. Learn more.
- See events for World Refugee Day on June 20. Pray for migrants, and see this Mercy action alert to join in a week of action to close the detention center in Tornillo, Texas.
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Participate in a Webinar
from New Membership
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In the webinar,
Gospel Values & Essential Conversations: Confronting Abuses of Power in Religious Life, Father John Tourangeau will engage several topics related to clergy sexual abuse, the role and dynamics of power, and the need for honest dialogue and ongoing education. The webinar takes place on Wednesday, June 26, at 2 p.m. ET. Register at
www.relforcon.org. (username: mercymidatlantic; password: 12americas34)
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Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for June 2019: The Priests' Way of Life
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Pope Francis’ prayer intention for June: Let us pray that priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively, above all, to solidarity with those who are most poor. The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) to assist in the dissemination of monthly intentions related to the challenges that humanity faces. To watch the video, click on the image above.
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Send Changes for 2019 Directory
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Sisters, be sure to submit your contact information updates by Friday, July 12, to be included in the new sisters' telephone directory which will be published in September 2019. Changes will also be updated in Mercy Source, the Institute's database. To submit changes, please use this link -
https://fs18.formsite.com/jennhardin/form370/index.html. Thank you.
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Fiscal Year 2020 Budgets and First Quarter Funds
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Sisters’ household and individual budgets were mailed on June 11. The first quarter budget funds will be transferred on Thursday, June 27. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Remy at
kremy@mercymidatlantic.org or 610.664.6650, ext. 569.
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Sisters at McAuley Convent in Merion, Pennsylvania, recently enjoyed an Island Show. They had a great time learning to do the hula and taking turns having their photo taken with “Jaws”! Pictured is Sister Kathleen Waugh, RSM.
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We welcome contributions to "Sisters at Leisure" throughout the summer. If you're enjoying the beach, time in the garden, a picnic, creating summer art, attending a summer event, or enjoying some porch time...snap a photo! Then send it, along with a caption naming the event and who is in the photo, to
clombardi@mercymidatlantic.org. We can't promise to use all, but we'll use all we can. Thanks!
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Mid-Atlantic Messages Weekly Deadline
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The submissions deadline for each Thursday's
Mid-Atlantic Messages is Wednesday at 3 p.m. Submissions may be emailed to
Clara Lombardi, Communications Specialist. Thank you.
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"Let us care for one another and let us be loving custodians of creation."
– Pope Francis, second tweet as pope
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Publications and Website Links
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There are no ministry openings this week.
Here is this week's
the weekly newsletter of Mercy International Association.
Here is this week's
the Institute's biweekly
newsletter.
Here is this week's
the weekly newsletter of Mercy Education System of the Americas.
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