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October 2019
Volume 13, Issue 10
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Dear friend in Christ,
October has been a mixed month at the monastery. Four of our sisters have passed. As I'm sure each and every one of you has experienced, it is always hard to lose people who form part of our inner circle. It's a time when our faith in the message of the Resurrection is put to the test and we are called to place our trust in the God of love in a very profound way.
The mystery of death is recognized by the Church in a special way next month. We celebrate the feasts of All Saints and All Souls on November 1 and 2, and the whole month is dedicated to remembrance of the dead. We hope that you will allow the sisters to pray for your loved ones who have passed throughout November (see Book of Life below).
We love to pray for you and were humbled by the number who sent prayer requests for the sisters to include during celebrations honoring the dedication of Sacred Heart Chapel. We included petitions at Eucharist on October 24, the day of the feast, and on the following Saturday and Sunday. The prayer requests have now been sent to Saint Scholastica Convent in St. Cloud where the sisters will continue to pray for your intentions.
May November bring you many blessings and may your dear, deceased ones rest in peace,
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Karen Rose, OSB
Director of Mission Advancement
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In Loving Memory: Dominica Freund, OSB
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Sister Dominica Freund entered eternal life on October 5, 2019. She will be missed dearly by her sisters and all who knew her, but we rejoice in her coming home to God.
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In Loving Memory: Roberta Werner, OSB
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After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Sister Roberta Werner entered eternal life on October 9, 2019. She will be missed dearly, but we rejoice in knowing she has found peace in God's loving presence.
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In Loving Memory: Anne Malerich, OSB
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Sister Anne Malerich entered eternal life on October 27, 2019. Her bright presence will be missed, but we rejoice in her coming home to God.
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In Loving Memory: Doris Steinfeldt, OSB
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Sister Doris Steinfeldt entered eternal life on October 30, 2019. Although she will be dearly missed, we rejoice in her coming home to God.
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Sister Delores Dufner Featured in
"Lyricality" Article
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Sister Delores Dufner, a nationally renowned hymn writer, was the first lyricist featured in an online series by
Lyricality, a “Minnesota-based collective of poets, lyricists and patrons."
Each Tuesday, Lyricality will publish an online article about a variety of Minnesota poets and lyricist-songwriters. In this article written by Oblate Tracy Rittmueller, S. Delores explores knowledge, the mystery of truth and “words that want to be said.”
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In the words of musician Neil Diamond, “We’re headed for the future, and the future’s now!”
We are again participating in
GiveMN's Give to the Max Day this year on Thursday, November 14! This year, funds will be used to expand and develop outreach ministries that will pave a path into the future, including the Benedictine Live-In Experience, choice of offerings at the
Spirituality Center●Studium,
Sunset Drive Garden, working with migrants and refugees and partnering with other organizations with similar values to meet the needs of people in our area.
Our goal is $70,000. With your support, we’re confident we can reach it. For more information about Give to the Max Day, visit our
website.
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We had two international sisters temporarily living with us here at Saint Benedict's Monastery: Sister Chinh from Vietnam (left) and Sister Maria Leticia from Brazil (second from left). Sisters Philip Zimmer (right) and Laura Suhr (second from right) took our guests on a true Minnesota outing: Admiring the fall foliage at Itasca State Park, the start of the Mississippi River!
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Browse, Buy
and Blessings Christmas Sale
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Looking to get some early Christmas shopping done? Spend a peaceful day experiencing Whitby Gift Shop and Gallery and enjoy a cup of coffee, munch on a muffin and shop for holiday gifts handmade by sister artisans and others. Nourish your spirit by visiting the museum and relishing in beautiful handiwork at “It’s All God’s Work.” The exhibit runs until December 21, so don’t miss out!
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Women bring unique and special gifts to their churches and make significant contributions to ecclesial ministry. The Sophia Program, offered through our
Spirituality Center●Studium, creates a life-giving network for women in church ministry and is an opportunity to partner with women who serve in various church-related ministries.
Are you a woman in ministry looking to connect with other woman in similar roles? Consider joining us for the next Sophia Circle, scheduled to meet February 16-18, 2020! Participants commit to meet three sessions a year for two years from Sunday evening to Tuesday evening.
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Communicators for Women Religious Conference
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Being, Belonging, Becoming in Our Benedictine Community
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Would you like to learn about what life is like at Saint Benedict’s Monastery? If you are a single, Catholic woman under the age of 45, you are invited to come and spend a day with us on Saturday, November 9. The day will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. We will begin with a tour, followed by celebrating the Eucharist and experiencing a meal in our dining room. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
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November is traditionally the month when we especially remember those who have died and gone before us. Throughout this month, we will be praying for all the people listed in the Book of Life located in the Gathering Place. We invite you to add the names of your deceased loved ones. If you cannot do this in person, please
contact Sister Shirley Nohner and she will add their names.
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Anniversary of the Dedication of
Sacred Heart Chapel
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On October 24, we celebrated the Anniversary of the Dedication of Sacred Heart Chapel. The chapel was dedicated in 1914 on completion of the building and consecrated in 1943 when the mortgage was fully paid. Thank you to all who joined us in this joyful celebration and returned prayer cards. It is a privilege to pray for your intentions.
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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:
- Certified Nursing Assistants (There is a SIGN-ON BONUS for night shift!)
- Food Services Assistants
- Cooks/Bakers
- Nursing Team Support
- Environmental Services Assistant
Photo: Employee Brenda Kuperus working in the laundry room at Saint Scholastica Convent.
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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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