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| The public was invited to attend the 50th
Anniversary of Monastic Profession for Sisters Mary Kay Henry, Mary Geis
and Cecile Marie Uhlorn at the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood,
Idaho. Celebrations were held Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 1:30 pm in
the monastery chapel, with a reception following. In reflecting back on 50 years of service to the local community, to Idaho and to the Church, the Sisters shared the following thoughts and photos for publication: More From This Event
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Sr. Janet Barnard Celebrated Silver
Jubilee,
July 12, 2008
| Sister Janet Marie Barnard celebrated
25 years of monastic profession on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in the
monastery chapel. With Fr. John Gathungu presiding, Sr. Janet renewed her monastic profession before more than 100 guests. A beautiful homily by Prioress Clarissa Goeckner was complimented by moving scripture readings and hymns. Sr. Janet's niece, Danielle Barnard, assisted Sr. Carolyn Miguel and Sr. Mary Frances Kluss with the Presentation of the Gifts. The inspiring Mass was followed by a reception in the refectory. More From This Event |
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Congratulations, Golden
Jubilarians!
August 16, 2008
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Prioress Clarissa Goeckner and Sisters Ida Mae Fuchs and Bernadette Stang celebrated 50 years of monastic profession on August 16, 2008 in the monastery chapel. The Sisters renewed their commitment before more than 250 family members, friends and well-wishers who attended the glorious ceremony and outdoor reception following. Bishop Michael P. Driscoll presided over the Eucharist with its resounding hymns, instrumental selections, scripture readings and a moving homily by Sr. Bernadette’s nephew Father Mark Stang. Jubilee themes of renewal, forgiveness, reconciliation and justice were highlighted throughout the liturgy and woven into the context of St. Gertrude’s current Centennial celebration: “100 Years ‘At Home’ in Idaho, 1909 – 2009.” More From This Event |
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The following is an excerpt from "Prioress Calls Us Into the Future" by Sister Clarissa Goeckner, Spring 2008 Canticle.
The biblical Jubilee tradition calls us to inner spiritual renewal. First, we are called to let the land lie fallow, to take Sabbath time, to look at the past prayerfully, discerning how best to move ahead. Jubilee calls us to forgiveness. I like how Maria Harris puts it in her book Proclaim Jubilee! A Spirituality for the Twenty-First Century, "Forgive everyone, everything, everywhere and allow yourselves to be forgiven." Then let reconciliation be born from the forgiveness that has been granted. Jubilee challenges us to practice justice in all our relationships - with God, self, one another and the earth. Jubilee also calls us to set free whatever is held bound. The ideal of Jubilee invites us to deepen ourselves as a praying, forgiving and reconciling community. It urges us to find ways to be leaven, a voice and an advocate for justice and peace. What could be a more relevant gift to offer humanity and our planet
at this time and throughout the next 100 years? Then, let us CELEBRATE!" |
Jubilees
What
are the invitations of Jubilee?