We greet the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas – Advent waiting – as a time to slow our pace, taking stock of where we are with our lives while hearing the fear and unrest in our streets. We have enjoyed late summer gatherings and joined many in the Oct. 9 Archdiocesan service day, ‘Let Your Service Shine!’ The day of service provided all of us an opportunity to witness to the Gospel call, reaching out to our sisters and brothers in need. Find related joys and activities in this issue, reflecting opportunities to gather for anniversaries, celebrations and service. Now we find ourselves being concerned about the winter months, the new variant, persons’ basic needs being met and helping children to get their vaccinations.
In these coming Advent days, may we slow our pace, hear the unrest and take time to listen. We pray: God of our journeying, make your ways known to us; teach me your paths (Ps. 25). Know that the Sisters of Charity will be remembering you in prayer as we strive to live our lives more intentionally. Follow the LIGHT! Blessings in 2022.
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The membership of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati came together on Oct. 9, 2021, to let their service shine! The day of service was part of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese and was coordinated by women’s and men’s religious communities. A wide variety of service opportunities were offered at various organizations and parishes within the Archdiocese. Sisters of Charity and Asssociates, under the leadership of S. Georgia Kitt, collaborated with numerous organizations (including Bayley, Price Hill Will, Working In Neighborhoods, St. Leo’s parish, and the Recycling Hub, among many others) by giving of their time, hard work and passions. To view more pictures, visit www.srcharitycinti.org/2021/10/13/let-your-service-shine/.
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Reaching the Finish Line
Congratulations to S. Joyce Richter (top picture, right) and Associates Karen Martin and Carmen Ferguson (bottom picture) on completing the Cincinnati Flying Pig half-marathon on Oct. 30, 2021.
S. Joyce was the only participant in her age bracket (women 85-89) to complete the 13.1-mile race.
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S. Mary Loyola Mathia Celebrates 100th Birthday
The Sisters of Charity Community came together on Sept. 14, 2021 to celebrate the 100th birthday of S. Mary Loyola Mathia. To read more about her life and 80 years of ministry as a Sister of Charity, visit www.srcharitycinti.org/2021/
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Important Dates
Dec. 8, 2021
Feast of Immaculate Conception
Dec. 9, 2021
Feast of Juan Diego
Dec. 10, 2021
UN Human Rights Day
Dec. 12, 2021
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
Third Week of Advent
Dec. 19, 2021
Fourth Week of Advent
Dec. 25, 2021
Christmas Day
Dec. 28, 2021
Feast of Holy Innocents
Jan. 1, 2021
Feast of Solemnity of Mary
Jan. 2, 2021
Epiphany of the Lord
Jan. 4, 2021
Feast of Elizabeth Ann Seton
Jan. 17, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 18, 2021
Week of Christian Unity
Jan. 24, 2021
Feast of St. Francis de Sales
Feb. 1, 2021
Feast of St. Brigid of Kildare
Feb. 14, 2021
St. Valentine’s Day
Feb. 21, 2021
Presidents’ Day
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Vocation Awareness Week
In celebration of Vocation Awareness Week in November, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati offered tours to different houses across the country to meet our Sisters and hear about their ministries and the communities where they live. To view the videos, visit www.srcharitycinti.org/news-
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Justice Through Action
S. Louise Lears (right) brings her passion for justice work to a ministry of action and advocacy.
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Sisters, Activists Hold Prayer Vigil to Rescind Title 42
SC Community members joined more than 80 Catholic Sisters and advocacy partners gathered outside the White House to demonstrate their opposition to President Biden’s continuation of Title 42 expulsions. Read More.
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Following her Heart
S. Andrea Koverman professes final vows. Read More.
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Sisters of Charity Issue Laudato Si' Action Platform Statement |
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In May 2021, the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development launched a seven-year journey to sustainability in the spirit of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical, Laudato Si’. It is a call to the universal church to take concrete steps toward a sustainable future. Religious congregations’ participation is built on three pillars: public commitment to the seven-year journey; transition to integral ecology; and networking and advocacy for systemic change at the local, national and international levels. Each of our SC Federation congregations are discerning how to join in the seven-year journey. Our Leadership Team has prepared a statement, representative of our Charism of Charity; it offers an opportunity to invigorate our response. View it here: www.srcharitycinti.org/2021/11/30/laudato-
As we continue to move forward the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati will be providing weekly quotes/reflections on the SC website and our social media pages to keep the Laudato Si’ Action Platform close in our hearts and minds.
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