Pre-Chapter Zoom Meetings
Since the Chapter will be virtual, we discussed certain components that could be done prior to the July 25 Opening Day. The following meetings will be held via Zoom.
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Table Facilitator Training is scheduled for attendance by all Chapter table facilitators on Saturday, June 19 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. (JA), 9:30 to 11 a.m. (US) and 10:30 to noon (BR). Table Facilitators have been contacted by Margaret Magee with this information and Zoom link.
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Communal Discernment Process is scheduled for Sunday, June 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (JA), 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (US) and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (BR). All Fully Engaged and Consulting Participants are expected to take part in this Zoom presentation and review of the Communal Discernment Process.
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Financial Report - Plans are being made by Chris J Treichel OSF and the Treasury Office to present the Congregational Financial Report prior to Chapter via Zoom. Prior to the Zoom meeting Sisters will receive a copy of the report to review. Sisters in the U.S. will receive a copy of the report by mail. Sisters in Brazil, Jamaica and Bolivia will receive digital copies via email. All sisters are encouraged to attend and all Fully Engaged Participants are expected to participate. Please note our Financial Report is confidential material and should not be shared with others. Paper copies must be shredded and digital copies deleted after the Chapter.
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Actuarial Report – Plans are in process to schedule a Zoom call to present the Actuarial Report to sisters. Prior to the Zoom meeting sisters will receive a copy of the report to review. Sisters in the U.S. will receive the report by mail. Sisters in Brazil, Jamaica and Bolivia will receive digital copies via email. All sisters are encouraged to attend and all Fully Engaged Participants are expected to participate. Please note our Actuarial Report is confidential material and should not be shared with others. Paper copies must be shredded and digital copies deleted after the Chapter.
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Training Session Facilitated by Nix Management – In July, staff members of Nix Management will conduct a training session so that participants can become familiar with the Webinar and Zoom programs to be used during Chapter. Attendance in this training is required for all Fully Engaged, Consulting Participants and Translators. We will send these dates to you very soon!
Affirmation of Chapter Committees
Before every Chapter committees are formed by appointment. Committees are affirmed by the Chapter body during the Opening Session of the Chapter. The following sisters have been asked and have agreed to serve:
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Audit Committee: Teresita DeSouza OSF, Maria Helena dos Santos OSF, Patricia Shirley OSF
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Writing Committee: Gwen Melhado OSF, Marinêz Arantes da Silva OSF, Jo Streva OSF
Chapter Liturgy Committee
Mary Ann Mulzet SSJ has served as our Liturgist, as an active member of both the Chapter Planning and Liturgy Committees from our earliest meetings. By participation in all planning and assemblies, Mary Ann provided us with meaningful prayers and rituals during every session. At this time, Mary Ann is unable to continue serving in this role because of other commitments within her own community. Mary Ann feels confident that the members of the Chapter Liturgy Committee has everything in process for the prayers and rituals. We extend our gratitude to Mary Ann with blessings on her ministry.
While our anticipation grows during these weeks before Chapter 2021 officially begins, let us raise one another in prayer for our continued communal discernment of the Spirit’s voice that proclaims,
“Behold, I Am Doing Something New… LISTEN!”
