Ursulines Alive Fall 2007

Immersions Picnic Ticket Queen Donor Recognition

Sisters and staff attend poverty immersions in Louisville and Memphis

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Memo from Mission Advancement

In this issue...

Dear Friends of the Ursuline Sisters,

Poverty Immersions ......................... 3 Ursuline sisters, associates and staff learn first-hand about poverty and the services available to help the poor in Louisville and Memphis – two of the cities where Ursuline sisters minister

This year during our annual picnic, one of the sisters commented: “We used to ask our parishes, associates and families to help us with our picnic. Now we help them.” This insight, spoken as a true statement of our reality, captures the spirit of Saint Angela Merici who founded the Company and left it in the able hands of a group of older widows and some trusted businessmen in 1535.

In this issue, you will be amazed at the movement of that same spirit among us.

Many of you are faithful donors named in these pages; over 800 of you are generous picnic volunteers; many offer prayers for and are co-laborers in our ministries. The cover story reveals how some recent immersion experiences brought Ursuline employees, sisters, and associates together actually and virtually in places where the poor walk each day. Saint Angela truly is “more alive now.”

Picnic Ticket Queen.......................... 9 Sister Jane Miriam Hancock is tops in picnic ticket sales Tribute to our Donors.................... 10 We appreciate every single donor who supports the mission and ministries of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Soli Deo Gloria .............................. 16 We rejoice in the gifts of our sisters, given for the kingdom of God

As you reflect on what you read here, please join us in thanking God for the wisdom of Saint Angela, leading us through the centuries to serve others, especially by her example of “freeing and nurturing women and children.” If you do not currently partner with us in some way, we invite you to consider it. May you find the inspiration to do so by the time you hand this copy to someone else to enjoy.

May God alone be praised for all the good works we have the privilege to do together in this Ursuline family of ours!

Gratefully yours in Christ, Sister Suzanne Sims, OSU - Director of Mission Advancement

Cover: Sister Alicia Coomes, OSU, vocation director for the Ursulines Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, holds a child, Marcion, at the Hope House Daycare Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

Marcion and his Hope House classmates come from homes affected by the HIV virus.

Sister Alicia participated in a poverty immersion experience set up by the Ursuline Sisters on Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Memphis. -Photo by Jerry Birge Ursulines Alive is published by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Kentucky. Three issues are published each calendar year.

Our Mission We, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, sustained by prayer and vowed life in community, proclaim Jesus through education and Christian formation in the spirit of our founder, Saint Angela Merici.

OUR CORE VALUES • • • • •

Service Empowerment Justice Contemplative Presence Spirit of Angela

Editors: Jennifer Kaminski and Jerry Birge

MISSION ADVANCEMENT STAFF: • Sister Suzanne Sims, OSU, Director of Mission Advancement • Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan, OSU, Director of Mission Effectiveness • Jerry Birge, Director of Marketing and Communications • Marian Bennett, OSUA, Director of Ursuline Partnerships • Sister Marietta Wethington, OSU, Director of Spiritual Formation for Ursuline Partnerships • Jennifer Kaminski, Graphic Design/Communications Assistant • Melanie Sears, Administrative Assistant • Christi Bowman, Administrative Assistant 2

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overty immersions raise awareness of great needs

Sister Clarita Browning and Sister Mary Irene Cecil look at a map of the United States at a virtual poverty immersion Aug. 17 at Mount Saint Joseph.

The population of the states in yellow is equal to the number of Americans who live in poverty: 37 million.

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hat do those living in poverty consider to be their possessions? The answer is…people. Unlike the middle class whose possessions are “things” or the wealthy who value one-of-a-kind objects,* the vantage point of the person in poverty strips away all of the nonessentials. It says something to all of us about setting priorities.

Sister “The poor welcome people they like into their social circles.

Maureen And they have such a tenacious love for their mothers,” said Griner, right, Ursuline associate Judy Gray, who, along with Sister Maureen leads the discussion at Griner, directed a poverty immersion experience Aug. 17-18 at the virtual Mount Saint Joseph. poverty I attended this virtual immersion and a poverty immersion immersion at in Louisville, Ky., a week later. Seeing people in poverty can Maple Mount. burden one’s heart with the thought of living such difficult Twenty-four attended the lives. It can be workshop. humbling when People who are much too you consider that life changes), or it may follow a generational pattern. The sensitive to demand of you could be just a latter is characterized by a lack of education and skills and a cripples that they run races calamity away from “desperation” which can lead to substance abuse, violence and ask of the poor that they walking in their shoes. crime. get up and act just like It’s also uplifting “They can have layers and layers of problems,” Sister everyone else in society. when you see their Maureen said. ~Michael Harrington, grateful acceptance There is a misconception that the poor are not working hard American activist and writer of assistance, whether enough. “The working poor struggle to hold down two or three it’s a meal at the jobs,” Judy said. “A lot of people are living on the edge.” soup kitchen, or a seat in an air-conditioned building on a hot The pressing needs of the poor are the basics: food, clothing summer day, or an iron bunk bed at the shelter at night. and shelter. At meals, the poor ask, “Did you have enough?”

In order to better address the poverty of body, mind and while the middle class ask, “Was it good?” and the wealthy are spirit in the communities they serve, the Ursuline Sisters of more concerned with its presentation.* Mount Saint Joseph planned poverty immersion experiences for During the Maple Mount immersion, 19 sisters, three sisters, associates and employees in August. associates and two employees learned about poverty statistics and “An immersion experience is a powerful way to confront a watched a movie, “God Bless the Child,” a realistic portrayal of a critical issue,” said Congregational Leader Sister Michele Morek. single mother (Mare Winningham) struggling to survive.

“Through hands-on and face-to-face exposure to the sights and “There’s a level of exhaustion associated with poverty,” Sister sounds of suffering and alienation, we can see clearly how we are Maureen said. Single women and children are hit particularly part of the problem and the solution.” hard by poverty, with 85 percent of homeless families headed by Judy called poverty a national disaster that seems to be an females. Children under the age of six are at greater risk. In fact, accepted part of American society. “It is all around us. It can be the poverty rate is higher among children than the elderly. overwhelming,” she said. “But we can bring light into difficult Can a head of household working full-time earning situations. The bottom line is that we need to see Jesus in the minimum wage move out of poverty? The short answer is no. face of the homeless.”

Even if the family can afford shelter, utilities, transportation, Thirty-seven million Americans, or 12.7 percent of the food, health care, medicine, and child care, the income doesn’t population, live in poverty. Poverty can cover “extras” such as clothing, toiletries, be caused by hard times (situational and furniture.

Poverty is like punishment for To illustrate the wide chasm between a crime you didn’t commit. * Taken from a chart titled, Hidden Rules Among the poor and the wealthy, Sister Maureen Classes, in “A Framework for Understanding Poverty,” by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.

~Eli Khamarov, Lives of the Cognoscenti

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CEO in this country. The top 20 percent of the population now earns half of the national income.

While whites make up a majority of the poor, African Americans have a disproportionately higher percentage in poverty. “Education is the way out, especially for African Americans,” Sister Maureen stated. n

Wayside Christian Mission provides a large safety net for Louisville. Its many facilities, including the shelter pictured here, house men, women, and families.

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said that it would take 952 minimum wage workers to equal the pay of one he Aug. 24-25 Louisville, Ky., immersion was packed with tours and visits. Set up by Sister Grace Simpson, who has been a caseworker at Sister Visitor Center (SVC) in Louisville for the past 23 years, the event was a bonding experience for Sister Kathleen Kaelin, Sister Maureen O’Neill, Sister Grace and me. Our intense, fast-paced journey into the world of poverty revealed a complex and often crowded place.

“Looking at the faces of the poor ‘live and in person,’ was the most memorable part of the immersion experience for me,” Sister Grace said.

On the agenda was Saint John Center day shelter for men; Catholic Charities refugee program (offering five levels of English as a Second Language); lunch at Open Hand Kitchen; Ozanam Inn shelter; Saint Jude Women’s Recovery Center; House of Ruth (for those affected by AIDS); Sister Visitor Center where five Ursulines minister; Wayside Christian Mission shelter; Healing Place for Women (substance abuse treatment), and two home visits to SVC clients.

“What touched me the most about our poverty immersion was the idea that the homeless, the immigrants, the addicted, the mentally ill – all the people served in the places we visited - need help with their problems because their options and opportunities are far more limited than mine,” said Sister Maureen O’Neill, also with SVC. “We’re all walking the same journey, but we’re

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ost of the small children were smiling, glad to see their daycare center classmates. Some cried as they reluctantly left the arms of their mothers or caregivers. Others had blank expressions on their faces. These precious children had different feelings about being left at a daycare center, but they had a number of things in common. They were poor, most of them came from single parent homes, and they were all from homes affected by the HIV virus.

Almost all are still too young even to understand the potentially fatal physical condition their mothers had passed on to them at birth. Those little ones are on special medications, normally given twice each day. Hopefully, through the wonders of science and the grace of God, they will never contract AIDS and will be able to live a normal life – if they can survive being raised below the poverty line in a city that has one of the highest crime rates in the nation.

We began our immersion experience in Memphis, Tennessee the morning of Aug. 31 and we watched young children arrive at the Hope House Daycare Center, a family-centered, communitybased, coordinated care facility for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age who are infected or affected by HIV and AIDS (Pediatric AIDS). The Junior League of Memphis founded Hope House in 1994. Sister Margaret Ann Zinselmeyer, OSU, is director of operations for Hope House.

Sister Margaret Ann played host to our group that included Ursuline sisters Alicia Coomes and Rebecca White from Maple Mount and Carol Shively from Shreveport, Louisiana; and Ursuline associates Sister Ann Middlebrooks, SEC, and Sister Jeannette Touchet, SEC, also from Shreveport, and me.

At first glance the Hope House Daycare looked like any daycare you’d see anywhere in the country – a clean, neat facility, colorfully decorated with flowers and cute animals on the walls.

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Sister Rebecca White, left, and Sister Maureen Griner are shown with 5-year-old twins Jakeylah (Peanut), left, and Jameelah. The twins live at the Dorothy Day House along with their mother and three siblings.

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not equipped with the same tools.”

Sister Kathleen was impressed by two places on the tour that were former churches: Saint Paul Church on South Jackson Street is now the Open Hand The Saint John Center in Kitchen and serves free weekday Louisville provides day lunches, and Saint John Church on shelter for men.

East Muhammad Ali Boulevard is a day shelter for homeless men.

“It felt like the present use of these buildings spoke so strongly about Jesus of the Gospels, perhaps even more than some of my Sunday church experiences,” Sister Kathleen explained. “This is Eucharist! These are the folks that Jesus hung out with!”

The shelters were full when the tours were conducted. Due to a heat advisory (95+ degrees), operation white flag was in effect which meant clients did not have to leave during the day.

Normally, they must be out looking for work, going to school, or attending a treatment program.

At Saint John, men sat at every available chair and table. Some watched television, while others got coffee, took showers, or met with case managers.

On this visit and throughout the immersion, the sheer number of people in need surprised me. Thinking about their daily struggles was heart wrenching.

Sister Kathleen said she was “struck by a sentence on the wall of Saint John Center that read: The strength of a society is measured by how it treats its weakest members.”

Sister Kathleen Sheehan, SCN, executive director of Saint John, worries that homelessness is not on the radar anymore. “Everyone is going to the well (for donations), and it’s starting to go empty,”

Left to right, Sister Maureen O’Neill, Shavon, Sister Kathleen Kaelin, Laura, Sister Grace Simpson, and Jennifer Kaminski gather together at Saint Jude Women’s Recovery Center in Louisville.

she said. Funds from the Catholic Church and individuals keep their doors open. She lamented the fact that billions of dollars are being spent on the war in Iraq while Hurricane Katrina victims and people in poverty suffer in the U.S. She said that a lack of housing for the poor is a primary concern, but equally important is addressing alcohol and drug problems and mental illness. Otherwise, clients with these issues end up losing their housing.

According to Eleise Passafiume, director of support services for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Louisville, a person’s development stops at the age he abuses alcohol and drugs. While showing us the Ozanam men’s shelter, she said the recovery rate for substance abuse was not great, but “we celebrate our successes.”

Budgeting is also a big issue because clients often have credit card debt, child support, and past due utility bills, Eleise said.

“We’re the richest country in the world, and we’re losing our fight against poverty. We still have to offer all of these services,” she said.

At the Open Hand Kitchen, our group got in line and was served hot potato soup, a sandwich and a glazed donut for dessert. Many in line were men, some wearing work uniforms. (The next day, actress and singer Hilary Sister Grace Simpson goes Duff paid a visit to the kitchen to through the food line at the Hand Kitchen in Louisville commemorate the 20th anniversary Open during the poverty immersion. of the food bank Kentucky Harvest). The kitchen serves over 150,000 meals each year.

Sharon “CeCe” Cecil, who gave us a tour of Wayside Christian Mission, said that in the movie, “Pursuit of Happyness,” Will Smith has to leave his internship early each day to get a shelter bed for himself and his son. She said he would be guaranteed a bed in Louisville if he were working on his education.

“Sharon shared the reality that those who are homeless want what we want. We’re not all so different,” said Sister Kathleen Kaelin. “I have held onto a line of hers that I want to remember in my daily interactions with others: What you expect of me, I have not yet learned to be.”

At Saint Jude Women’s Recovery Center, a client told us how the facility changed her life. After constantly moving, abusing drugs, and losing custody of her daughter, she asked for God’s help and then got a call from Saint Jude. The treatment center made her realize she could have “clean and sober fun.”

Tamela Johnson, who gave the group a tour of the Healing Place, said clients have to become “spiritually fit.” As she went through the stages of treatment, she said she stopped thinking about herself and became concerned with helping others. Now employed by Healing Place, she said, “I’m free to give back now.”

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to rock a little one to sleep.

But as Sister Margaret Ann told the Hope House story during a tour of the facility, we quickly learned how different and special this daycare is. She pointed out that by providing Sister Ann Middlebrooks, pre-school education, day care an Ursuline associate services, respite care, and 24-hour from Shreveport, emergency care, Hope House is Louisiana, gets a big filling a void that existed in the laugh from Jakeylah continuum of care for HIV positive during a special moment at the Dorothy Day House families in the Memphis area.

The Hope House objectives in Memphis. include providing transportation, emotional and material support to children and their families in order to enhance the quality of their lives and improve their prognosis; coordinating services for children and families in a holistic manner with other service agencies; and preparing preschool children for entry into kindergarten. Without Hope House, most of these children and their parents would be in a hopeless situation.

After touring Hope House and observing the young children, the group met with Maria Randall of Hope House Social Services along with a Hope House mother. The mother told a moving story of how, when she was diagnosed HIVpositive following a rape, she was shunned by her family; then she was taken in by Hope House. She says Hope House “changed her life.” She was the first in her family to attempt to move out of the stranglehold of poverty.

Next stop was a visit to a homeless shelter for women and children, run by the Missionary of Charity Sisters, the society founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Sister Jonathan, wearing the habit made universally recognizable by Mother Teresa, gave us a tour of the shelter. It was then on to the DeNeuville Learning Center, run by Sister Lakshmie Napagoda of the Good Shepherd Sisters.

The mission of the center is to “assist women of all backgrounds and Sister Maureen entertains Jamya, left, and Amariyah at the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality.

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cultures in learning the skills needed to make positive choices for themselves and their families.”

Perhaps the most moving experience was our extended stay at the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality. Collaborative ministry between the Mount Saint Joseph Ursuline Sisters and associates has made the Dorothy Day House possible. Judy Gray, a lifetime associate of the Mount Saint Joseph Ursulines, and Ursuline Sister Maureen Griner are currently serving as the co-directors of the house.

Together with Judy and Sister Maureen, Sister Margaret Ann and lifetime associates Paul Gray and Carolyn Head serve as the core ministry team. Other Mount Saint Joseph associates continually volunteer time, talent and treasure to keep the Dorothy Day House operating.

Once a homeless family is recommended to the Dorothy Day House by one of the many agencies in Memphis, the family is stabilized with food, clothing and shelter. Staff members and volunteers work to identify the causes and conditions that have resulted in the family’s homelessness and then set goals for the family. Personalized one-on-one services help ensure that goals are achieved, helping the family move steadily toward self-sufficiency.

Once core issues are resolved, each family receives help in locating permanent Maria Randall, social housing. services director for Hope When we visited the house, House, left, tells about the there was one family in residence facilities’ services during the immersion experience. Sisters - a 25-year-old mother and her five children. The oldest was six, Carol Shively, center, and Maureen Griner look on. the others four, three and twoyear-old twins. The three oldest are in Jubilee Catholic schools; the twins are in daycare while their mother attends school and hopes to get her GED and eventually an associate degree as a pharmacy technician. A few months ago, this woman and her children were homeless, and the future seemed bleak. Every day at the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality moves them closer to a new beginning.

After we shared a shopping experience with the mother in a downtown Memphis grocery store, we all ended the day by dining together at the Dorothy Day House.

The final day of our experience began with a drive through the streets of inner city Memphis. In the neighborhoods we visited, almost every building was closed, windows broken or boarded up, the outside walls filled with graffiti and gang art.

The streets and sidewalks were filled with clutter. We were shown houses and apartments in such horrible condition they screamed out for demolition. Instead, they are still being lived in by Memphis’ poor. We ended our Memphis experience by watching a 1988 movie, “God Bless the Child,” a story about a Continued on page 7

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other staff see hundreds of clients each month and provide advocacy and case management. “I have had the privilege of working at Sister Visitor Center for many years and have looked at the faces of the poor there, ‘live and in person.’ As a result, I have been changed by and learned from them,” Sister Grace said.

“Their courage, willingness to share, and acceptance of the challenge to change inspire me.”

Sister Maureen O’Neill wants to help “balance this ratio of the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ in my hometown. Seeing other agencies helped me see how much good is happening every day. We met many dedicated workers who are making a difference in people’s lives, ending homelessness one person at a time, mending shattered lives.” n Ursuline Sisters Michele Intravia, Maureen O’Neill, Grace Simpson, Margaret Marie Greenwell and Clara Johnson serve people in poverty at Sister Visitor Center in Louisville.

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single mother who becomes homeless, loses her job and tries to survive with her young daughter. It’s quite a movie, and it gave us plenty to talk about during our trip home.

Sister Carol, superintendent of schools for the diocese of Shreveport, and a Memphis resident while attending Christian Brothers College there, says when she was invited to participate in the immersion experience, she was very interested in experiencing Memphis in “another way than as a student.”

Sister Carol says, “Sister Ann, Sister Jeannette, and I decided to participate in the experience and make it a part of our year of being aware of the poor among us. We found the experience to be very worthwhile.”

Sister Alicia, vocation director for the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, says, “When I think of ‘immersion’, I think of becoming a part of whatever the experience is to be. Indeed my immersion experience was just that, a way of becoming a little part of the poverty of Memphis. What was most amazing to me was the fact that there are a number of places and organizations that try to help with homelessness and poverty in that city, but mostly for folks at night when they would be out on the street. I’m sure there are still numerous people out on the street, but at least there is an effort being made to get them to a place of safety.”

Sister Rebecca called her immersion into poverty in Memphis “a real education.” She says, “I’m sure we barely scratched the surface of what is being done in that city to put an end to poverty, but I was reminded again and again that many people fall through the cracks and receive almost no help.”

Personally, my immersion experience in Memphis is something I’ll treasure forever. I’ve always been aware of the poverty we have in this rich country of ours, but I’d never seen it so close up and so personal. I’ll always wonder what becomes of the beautiful, innocent HIV-babies as they not only battle the health issues ahead of them, but also attempt to climb out of that deep hole of poverty.

I’ll be hoping and praying for that Hope House mother as

she, too, tries to keep her HIV-virus in check as she attempts to better her life against some big odds. And I’ll also be praying for that young woman and her five lively children at the Dorothy Day House. It’s a beautiful family. Poor? Yes, but she is making every effort she can to move all six of them above that poverty line. I have a feeling they’ll make it.

There are many agencies in Memphis – hundreds, actually – working on the poverty problem in that city. Groups meet regularly to address the issue. Millions of dollars are being spent to help the situation.

But in the two and a half days we spent in the Bluff City, it was evident the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality and the Hope House are both playing major roles in the fight against poverty. In the truest sense of the words, Sister Maureen Griner, Sister Margaret Ann Zinselmeyer and the Memphis associates are “freeing and nurturing women and children.” n

Ursuline Associate Judy Gray reads to Jakirrah, in lap, and Tyrone, while Tyrone’s mother Aarial looks on, on a typical day at the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality.

More poverty immersions are planned.

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Brescia University President Father Larry Hostetter, Sister Amelia Stenger and Sister Michele Morek cut the ribbon for the July 28 Greening Western Kentucky Expo at Brescia. It was sponsored by the Retreat Center.

In the joy of eternal life Sister Agnes Catherine Williams, OSU

Sister Mary David Thomas, OSU

Sister Agnes Catherine Williams, 102, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Aug. 9 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 82nd year of religious life. She was the oldest member of the community.

A native of Owensboro, she was the daughter of the late William Asa and Catherine Stengell Williams.

An educator for 62 years, she taught at St. Alphonsus School, St. Joseph, (1926-27, 1928-35), and for 17 years at Sts. Joseph and Paul School, Owensboro (1950-67). She taught in the speech and hearing clinic at Brescia College in Owensboro in the early days of that program. She also taught in the archdiocese of Louisville and served as a teacher and librarian for 21 years in Affton, Missouri.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews, and the members of her religious community.

The funeral Mass took place Aug. 13 at Mount Saint Joseph with burial in the convent cemetery.

Lisa Cummings, left, and Sister Eva Boone, right, show their projects to Sister Frances McDonagh at the Aug. 2-4 “Arts at the Mount” weaving workshop.

Sister Fran Wilhelm with Centro Latino in Owensboro introduces Jaime Navarrete, left, and Juan Fernandez at an Oct. 21 fundraising event.

Sister Mary David Thomas, 97, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Oct. 3 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 79th year of religious life. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Marion County, Kentucky.

An educator for 49 years, she taught at St. Peter of Antioch School, Waverly (1931-36), St. Raphael School, Daviess County (1938-39), St. Mary Magdalene School, Sorgho (1939-42), St. William School, Knottsville (1945-48), Sts. Joseph and Paul School, Owensboro (1952-54), St. Sebastian School, Calhoun (1958-62), St. Alphonsus School, St. Joseph (1962-63), and Clarkson School, Clarkson (1975-79). She taught in the archdiocese of Louisville, and in Missouri, where she also served in parish ministry. From 1983 until her retirement in 1987, she ministered in health care at Mount Saint Joseph.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, and the members of her religious community.

The funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. 5 with burial in the convent cemetery.

Memorial Gifts Gifts in memory of Sister Agnes Catherine Williams, Sister Mary David Thomas or other deceased sisters may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.

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Sister Marietta Wethington, Sister Michele Intravia, Sister Maureen O’Neill, Ursuline Associate Linda Mullican Perri and others gather for an associates meeting in Louisville Aug. 18.

Sister Mary Elizabeth Krampe, left, and Sister Frances Miriam Spalding shop at a craft sale in the small dining room at the Mount July 30. Sisters and associates made the crafts.

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Sister Ruth Gehres visits an Expo booth in the gymnasium.

Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan, right, greets Brescia instructor Tina Wolken at a Brescia appreciation dinner Aug. 15 at Maple Mount.

Sister Pam Mueller holds Gia, a parrot, at the Greening Western Kentucky Expo.

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Sister Mary Agnes VonderHaar

Sister Cheryl Clemons

Sister Margaret Ann Aull looks for the winning number at the goody jar picnic booth Sept. 9.

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ister Pam Mueller, campus minister and director of the women’s discernment program at Brescia University, served three years as raffle ticket chairperson for the Ursulines Sisters’ annual picnic. Each year she knew that Sister Jane Miriam Hancock would make her job easier.

“I knew every time I ordered the tickets that half or more than half would be sold by Jane, and it was Jane’s schedule that dictated when the tickets were printed,” Sister Pam recalls. “I always tried to have them early enough for her to begin selling in the spring, even though the rest of the community usually sold them during the summer. Sister Jane Miriam is passionate about selling for our picnic! I wish we all had a just a little bit of that same enthusiasm when it comes to selling our picnic tickets!”

Sister Jane Miriam has been selling picnic tickets for almost 40 years. She began selling them in 1970 while ministering as a teacher. She says she doesn’t understand why, but people are always glad to see her, and she has made many friends on her journeys to sell tickets. She has collected donations for tickets that range from $1 to $100 and even one for $1,000. She sells many of the tickets that get drawn out as prize winners. All of the ticket and picnic proceeds benefit the retired sisters.

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Fourteen vintage postcards of Mount Saint Joseph are featured in the new Owensboro Postcard History Series book.

Above right: Among the 800 Picnic 2007 volunteers was Sister Catherine Kaufman who cut up onions.

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Ursuline Partners in the Teaching Mission of Jesus Your generous spirit compels us to thank God — and you Each of you named here knows the meaning of the sacrifice your annual donations to our community and its mission is to you.

We know that your contributions allow us to continue our ministries and life together in community. Your names are for us a litany of praise to God and thanks to you. If we have made mistakes in your name and/or your level of giving, we apologize. Please contact Sister Suzanne Sims at (270) 229-2008 with corrections. We want to maintain an accurate account of your generosity.

FOUNDERS Dorothy Hughes Benefactors Coleman Family Foundation Barbara and George Coleman Mary Sue and Bennett S. Ligon Jr. Patrons Peg Eileen Bourke C‘48 J.C. Malone Genevieve Stelmach Nancy Wilson Investors Ottie Ballard Sr. Mary Regina Boone, OSU Robert and Clara Zoeller Providers The Basilica of Saint Joseph Parish Beverly A’58 and Richard Boeckmann Sr. Steve and JoAnn Boone Faye and George Briel Marcy and Michael Bufalini Rebecca J. Donahue Con and Diane Fecher LaVerne and Jack Genetti José Gomez Rev. Alcuin E. Greenburg Bruce Horrom Loomis Sayles & Company, L.P. Gene J. Meyer John and Sally Newcomb Thomas P. Osborne John and Clare Owdziej A’46 Owensboro Grain Company Steve Sims Ken Williams Mary Zinselmeyer Sponsors Ann O. Bresler Philip and Karie Cecil Flavio and Delfinita Chavez Commercial Service of Perry, Inc. Carl Stukenholtz Katheryn and Robert R. Dockson Paul and Wilma Goebel S. Lewis Guthrie Nancy J. Hansen Phyllis and Daryl Henry Dr. William and Aurelia Inkret Jr. Molly Jacques Kappa Delta Phi Bob Leible Michael and Diana Lush Martin Custom Building, Inc. Jon A. Meyer Leroy and Ann Mudd Susan Reiss Suzanne E. Reiss Marianna Robinson A’60 Sisters of Providence Donald and Dianna Skeeters Thi Thi Truong Joseph and Tammy Tucker Cyril Uhing Sr. Mary Bertha Wethington, OSU Sr. M. de Chantal Whelan, OSU, A‘33

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Supporters Acme Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Co., Inc. Al and Judy Mattingly Col. Robert and Margaret Algermissen John and Therese Allen Edward and Susan Aylward Sr. Mary Elizabeth Ballard, OSU, A‘66 Barret-Fisher Company, Inc. Jess and Mark Mattingly Stephen and Jean Berry Patricia and H. J. Bobzien Jr. Sr. Joseph Angela Boone, OSU Robert and Ann Caspar A’62 Sr. Mary Jude Cecil, OSU, A‘50 Tony and Linda Dunkel Sr. Mary Evelyn Duvall, OSU Margie and Jeff Ebelhar Kay W. Fecher Rose and William Foushee Drs. Vicki Frey and David Thompson Ann A’55 and Albert Gibbs Sherleye and Michael Goff Ruth C. Gunsolley Philip and Kim A’79 Haire Mary Louise Hayden Doug and Dorothy Hood Emil A. Kaelin Gertrude Kurz C‘50 Ramona and Daniel Lauterwasser Stella and Roger McClure Dennis J. McFarland James and Joan Meyer Rosemary and Jeffrey Miano Ann and Theodore Nichting O.D. Rusher Construction Co., Inc. Sandra and Danny Thomas Joann M. Sattler Dr. Naseeb and Mary Jo Shory Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet Joseph and Joan Stith George Sullivan Jr. Family Fund Mary Catherine Thompson A’61 Monica L. Thompson A’71 Pasquina Todd Mary E. Vuncannon A‘55 Sr. Robert Ann Wheatley, OSU Donald and Lois Whelan Gene and Pauline Wink William and Shannon Wright MATCHING COMPANIEs Texas Gas Transmission, LLC Wellpoint Associate Giving Campaign contributors Alles Brothers Furniture Co., Inc. Herman Alles Patricia M. Anadkat Maj. James and Edna Sue Angle Janet M. Baker Albert and Dorothy Barth Marian Bennett, OSUA Mary Rita Benson Lia Biehl Beverly Mc Auliffe A‘62 Charles J. Bonow Jr. Marvin and Patricia Boone Sue and Doug Borders

Jill K. Bowerman Margaret Brasuel Phyllis A’66 and Edwin J. Bresnik James and Mary Jane Brey James Brown Phyllis E. Burgan Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Butler Suzanna and Michael Carney Bonnie N. Case Carolyn Sue Cecil A‘73 Mary and John M. Cerniglia Jr. Betty and Bobby J. Christian Mildred Payne Clark A‘46 Dwayne and Marilyn Clemons James N. Coater Sr. Michael and Nancy Collins Robert and Deedie Cooper Council of Catholic Women of St. Catherine’s Ruth Carolyn Crawford Rev. Bernard Leo Craycroft Anita M. Davis Ann A’52 and Samuel De Capua Mary Jo Osborne DeAngelis A‘41 Paul and Carol Deringer Virginia and John H. Dink Jr. Dolores Dollar Joyce C. Dougherty Patrick and Ann Doyle Mary Kathleen Dunkel Charles P. Easley Chester and Kay Edwards Susan J. Effertz Joe and Shurilda Embry Dr. Rosemary Emmick Paul and Mary Jo Enderle Catherine J. Evans Joyce Firenza Jayne and George Flynn Dorothy and Reyburn W. Ford Four Seasons Heating & Cooling Joseph and Mary Fuhrmann Martha Giaconi Marjorie Godecker Frances A’46 and Harry Goode Rickie Goode Bernard and Joyce Grady A’56 Paul and Paula Graf Philip and Anne Gramelspacher Dale Gray Norman Greenberg Donald and Aline Greer Janet A’56 and Gerald Griffin Roger and Julie Gstalder Larry A. Haas Holy Name School Marie and Joe Allan Hancock Mary and Gerald Harris Mary E. Hazzard Sr. Mary Sheila Higdon, OSU George and Lorna Horishny Earl and Carolyn Howard Gerald G. Hubbs Tom and Mary Hunter Dr. William and Lisa Inkret Thomas and Sharon Jablonski Suzanne and Louis Johnson Donna Jordan

Camille A. Kalmey William and Carol Kirby Loreen and Mike Kiskila Sr. Mary William Klipsch, OSU Knights of Columbus Council #1315 Knights of Columbus Council #6743 Joyce M. Koozer Paul and Sue Kuerzi Sharon Lane Carolyn Larocco Leigh Land Surveys Ray and Joyce Leigh Sonny and Juanita Lentini Mary Jo Lewis Ann A’58 and Richard Lewis Darlene Livers Terrence and Paula Malone Ann H. Maney John and Karen Manning Mary James Masden Anna C. Mattingly A‘66 Lawrence D. Mattingly Joyce Mayeresky Romano and Helen Mazzoli James McCarter James and Mary McKinzie Mary and John Medley Jr. Mary Emma Mellen Gary and Sera Mesnier John and Cindy Mesnier Paula and Mike Metzger Sr. Mary Jovita Milner, OSU Bob and April Mitchell Bettye and Arnold Moody Erv and Coreen Moore Henry and Jean Munsterman Dave and Kimberly Munsterman M. Diane Murphy Murphy Excavating, LLC Gary and Angie Murphy Rick and Cecilia Nally Shelley and Hite Nally Jane and Ray Nugent Orthopaedic Surgical Specialists PSC Drs. Joseph and Felicity Polio Mary E. Overright Liliosa G. Padilla Joe and Rosemary Park Rosemary Payne Dorothy Montgomery Payne A‘51 Maggie and Kenny Pierson Yvonne Plier Mike and Betty Pontarolo A’66 Ronald Presser Daniel and Nancy Purdy Robert D. Purdy Ed and Mary Rezek Shawn and Angela Riedling Gary and Mary Helen Riney Rev. W. Jerry Riney Lawrence H. Robbins Carmen Carrico Robertson Norma C. Robinette A‘54

F a l l James M. Robinson SMART Tuition Mgmt Services Sam and Edith Rosen Mary and Frank L. Russell Jr. Dan and Jean Ryan John W. Sagabiel Saint Mary Parish Saint Thomas More Church Debbie Sandifer Edward and Connie Schickel Schrecker Supply Co. Inc. James L. Shumaker Rev. Martin Siebenaler Clifford and Mercedes Simmons Jennie Staugas James and Marie Strickler Ron and Cissy Sullivan Patricia and Michael Sullivan Anna Mary Teaff Rev. Theodore G. Tempel Martha M. Thompson Frances Kay Tichenor A‘62 Mary Lynn Tichenor A‘67 Mary K. Tierney James A.Trapp Lina Trujillo C‘50 Pam and John Tyndall Betty and William Ulrich Otis and Mary Vance David R. Vowels Douglas P. Vowels Nancy Walker Velma Warren Beverly and Edward Wathen Aaron and Karla Welch Jay Wethington Frank and Sandy Wethington Richard A. Wethington Charles and Barbara Whelan Deborah and Anthony Whelan Richard and Carol Whelan Ben and Geneva White Victoria A’42 and James White Rosella A’49 and Tom Whitsett William and Mary Willett A’53 Mary A. Williams Mary Dell Wimsatt Joseph Welzen and Ruth WrightWelzen Mary Yaeger Joan Zink Mary Rose Zink Meg Zybko friends Ronnie and Karen Adkisson Renea Akin George and Betty Allard A’44 Joseph L. Allen Genny Alley Arnida A’63 and Jerry Altman Susie and Jack Alvey Robert and Mary Ann Alvey Barbara and Curtis Alvey Gracia Elaine Alvey A‘77 Leon Alvey Marietta Ling Alvey A‘47 Hair Productions Rebecca Androit Cecilia Arbuckle Gilbert and Lila Mae Archuleta Jose and Jane Arellano

Pamela Arnold Betty Sue Aubin A’44 Anne Autry Ruben and Caroline Avila Kenneth and Joan Aylor Ada Bader Alice Bagot Richard and Iris Baker Roger and Patricia Baker Mary and Thomas J. Ballard Marianna B. Barber Bernice and Orville Barr Jr. Jim and Jean Bartley Frank and Jean Bataillon A’44 Doug and Tammie Beasley Dee and Joe Bechtoldt Mary and Gabriel Becker Nancy and Malcolm H. Bell Carol Ann Bell A‘60 Mary Berger A‘55 Robert and Roberta Berry Cheryle Beshara Cyril Birge Joe and Cecily Blair Robert Blandford Margaret Blandford C’45 Blessed Mother Parish Donna Boekley Stella Boire Catherine Booker Marian E. Boone Sharon Boone Wendell and Mary Bryan Booth Richard and Faye Booth Linda and Dan Borton Sarah M. Bowling Doris Clements Bowman Denise Bradford Marcella A’63 and Thomas P. Brady Candance and Nick Brake John and Margaret Braun Thomas and Jean Breen Dr. Marilyn and Joseph Brookman Marie S. Brossart John Brown Bob and Rebecca Brown Brenda K. Brown Anna Brown John and Betty Brown Josephine Browning Patricia S. Bueter A‘61 Ernestine Bueter Carolyn Coomes Bullington A‘61 Gene and Carol Burns Charles and Anita Burr Denny and Joann Burton Leonard and Rosie Byrne Carole and Joseph J. Cada Keith and Tamara Cain Imogene Caldwell Martha Frances Campbell C‘41 Benson W. Campbell CPA Glenn and Patricia Campbell Marilyn Carper James P. Carrico Barbara and James R. Carrico Jo Ann Carson Thomas S. Carson Stella Cash Bill and Martha Cash Ray and Betty Cashen Violet L. Cassidy

Olivia Higdon Cassidy A’38 David Cassity Bob and Mary Caster Lloyd and Theresa Cauley Anna and Michael D. Cecil Easie C’50 and Thomas Cecil Jr. Mary Huberta Cecil Charlotte and Donald L. Cecil Jack Cecil Elizabeth A’42 and Marion Cecil Rose Therese Cecil A‘44 Mary Louise Riney Clark A’49 Catherine T. Clements Gary and Teresa Clifton Doris Ann Colgate Dan and Cathy Collins Capt. John K. Cooper Richard and Denise Corcoran Margaret Cowley Monique and William Craig Jr. Elizabeth M. Crawford Martha Crisp Ben and Thelma Crump Clifton and Nancy Daugherty Martha L. Davis Camilla Dawson Michael Ray and Lisa Day Joanne M. Debo Mary Joan Wooldridge Delcher Rev. Roy E. Dentinger John and Lyndia Dew Mary and Gerald T. Dickerson Laura Dilliha Helen V. Dink Charlene and David Diver Donald and Judy Dobernic Peter and Lelea Doll Dennis Durbin Otho and Mary Durbin Phillip and Angela Dwane Nora Marie Ebelhar Bill and Margaret Edelen Michael and Patricia Egan John and Shirley Egan Rita A’57 and William Joseph Elder Donald and Mary Ruth Elder Mary Frances Elder A‘43 George Elder Gilbert Ely Carol Embry Alan and Rebecca Englehart Mary Catherine Evers Marguerite Fadhl John and Alice Faulkner Jeff and Donna Ferguson Rachael A. Ferson Dora and Joseph A. Fidel Joe and Kathy Fink Cheryl J. Fischer Rev. Robert B. Flannery Sr. Anita Flaugher, OSU Dorothy and Gene Fleischmann Deborah Foushee Gary and Jennifer Frey Gertie Frey Dr. Martha Bickett Frost A‘67 Karen Fultz Anthony and Veronica Gaeschke Margaret G. Gallegos Francie Lou Garcia Betty J. Gardner Jacinta C. Garinger A‘47

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Dick and Margie Gehres Charles and Mary George Rev. John B. Gephart Bill and Linda Gillikin Martha Gipe Frank Glazer Donna Marie Goetz Mary Eulalia Goetz A‘37 Karen Goldner Gerald and Patricia Goncz Robert H. and Mary Gossett William and Rita Graham Frank Graham Jr. Paula A’73 and Larry Gray Sr. Margaret Marie Greenwell, OSU, A‘57 Molly and Carl Greenwell Connie Greenwell A’46 Kristin and Richard A. Greenwell John C. Greenwell Marie Grigsby Susan and Jeff Guernsey Josephine A. Guerrant Margaret A. Guilford Dr. Gilbert and Margaret Gutierrez Kaye Haas Jean and Mark Habing Raymond D. Hagan Mary Jean Hagan George and Andrea Hagan Barbara and Thomas Leman Hagan Dorothy Ann M. Hall John and Mary Hall Violet Hamilton A‘54 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Hamilton David Hancock Franklin and Agnes Hancock Rita Hanewinnkel Kenneth and Jeanie Hanks John and Cathy Hannah A’79 Margie Anne Hardesty A’45 Ann K. Hardman A‘52 Anice and Allan Harl Jr. Ralph and Beverly Harrison Jean Harrison Leon Hatcher Martha and William Hayden Jr. Gerald and Susan Hayden Joe and Rosalyn Hayden Charles and Virgie Hayden Emmalene Hayden Robert L. Hayes Agnes Hayner Cyril and Mary Cora Head Henry E. Head Sr. Lorene Heck, OP Karen and Thomas Heilers Marie Heimes Marian and Forrest A. Heintzman David and Gloria Henderson Elizabeth A’70 and William M. Henderson Dr. John and Patsy Hendricks Jerome and Bernadette Henning A’62 S. Rose Henry Higdon A‘35 Thomas D. Hewlett Anna M. Hines Michael and Beverly Hirsch Karen and Edward Hodskins Lillian Holdener Holy Trinity and St. Joseph Parishes

Key to Donation Levels and Annotations Founders: gifts of $25,000 or over Benefactors: gifts of $10,000-24,999 Patrons: gifts of $5,000-9,999

Investors: gifts of $2,500-4,999 Providers: gifts of $1,000-2,499 Sponsors: gifts of $500-999

Supporters: gifts of $250-499 Contributors: gifts of $100-249 Friends: gifts of $1-99 +Deceased

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James and Barbara House A’53 Edward and Susan Hovart Barry P. Howard Ita Belle Howard Robert C. and Doris Howard Alice and Charles F. Howard Raymond and Gail Howard Marthadene Howe A‘69 Henry Huckeby Joyce Hughes Virginia L. Hunt John Hurm Emma Lee Hutchins Henry and Therese Jablonski Lillian Weafer Jarboe Donna and Jay Jensen Joe F. Johnson Susan Johnson Beverly and Lawrence S. Johnston Mary and Leonard Kaiser Margaret and Neil J. Kallman Chris and Jennifer Kaminski Carole Kanith William and Marjorie Keegan A’38 Anna Keenan Catherine Keene Stephen Keene William Leslie Keene Jr. Francis and Brenda Keller A’59 Earl and Anna Keller Mary C. Kelly A’54 Mark and Diane Kemper Mary Kennedy A’49 Charles and Jan Killick Thurman R. King Mary Jo A’63 and Donald G. Kirby Paul and Elizabeth Kirkwood Paul Klapheke James and Joan Klein David and Diana Klotz Charles and Virginia Knight Anna Knight Mary Knowlton Ingrid E. Kokinda Edward and Maria Kompare Stan Konieczny John and Joyce Kotarek Rosemary McShane Kranz A‘50 Mildred Krapf Mary Lou Krausz Clifford and Jean Kreifels Raymond and Kitty Kress Dr. Henry M. Labiche Jr. Dorothy Lachowecki Charles and Terri Lahugh Marty and Kimberly Lampert Robert and Mary Lancaster Daniel and Sarah Lehan Rev. John B. Lenahan Mary Lenihan Anna R. Leonard Mary Frances Liebert C‘49 David and Phyllis Lilly Raymond and Shirley Lindle Dolores Lindsay John and Martha Little Rita and Joseph Livers Victor and Donna Lobato Vickie and Martin Logsdon Tony and Betty Lovato Mary Lovato Florence M. Lovejoy Lou Lovell Alexis E. Lubchenco Jr. Margaret and José Lucero Mike and Ginger Luescher Sr. Walter Louise Lush, OSU Frances Stallings Mahoney C‘43 Neil and Dianne Manias Elizabeth Martin C‘37

Kathy M. Matlock Barbara Jo Mattingly A‘59 Modella Mattingly Joe B. Mattingly James and Helen Ann Maupin Patricia Maupin Florence Mayer Rowena McCabe Beverly and Jerry McCandless Frank and Juanita McCarty Cyril Spalding McCauley Dottie McClellan Anne McCowen Mary V. McCubbin Edward McDonnell Shirley McGavin Marge McLaughlin Ron and Brenda McNeal Rev. Arnold J. Meiring Mr. and Mrs. Neil Merrion Betty Merti The Methodist Home of Ky., Inc. Ruth Metschuleit Donald P. and Ursula Metzger Mary Jane and Charles Metzmeier Virginia Millay Joseph Allen Millay Deborah and Ernie L. Miller Mischel Monuments, Inc. Ty Mischel Joe Moll Christine Montoya Emilio and Emma Montoya Joan Moore Joann Moore Betty Moorman A‘58 Steve and Becky Morris A’71 Angela D. Morris Joan P. Morse Frances Mouser John and Sue Mudd Mary Ellen Mueller Michael M. Munsterman Debbie and Larry Murphy Gary R. and Debbie Murphy Marie Murphy Joseph and Bobbie Murphy Linda J. Myers Jane Nally John and Cathy Necaise Ernest Nelson Mike Newcomb Walter Newman Angela Niro Jane Nolkemper Joyce Noonan Connie and Gerald Nugent Don and Donna Oberhausen Paul and Frances O’Bryan A’44 Don and Cecilia Olinger Rose Olinger Sharon and Leon J. Olinger Roger and Kathryn Ordal Katherine Osowicz Louis and Shirley Palmer Rita and Thomas Parrott Bob Paschal Anthony Russell Patterson Sherman and Charline Payne Monica Payne Patsy and Bill Payne Ron and Denise Payne M. Ethel Payne A‘43 Geraldine Pennington Linda Pennington Rev. Gerald Peterson Edward and Grace Pickett Frances E. Pionke M. Pauline Posey Sylvia Pousson

Precious Blood Parish Lisa Prendergast Jenny and Bill Pyland Shirlene Quinn Regina M. Ramsey Eleanor T. Rapier Christine A. Redford Darrell and Vicki Reed Donald and Colette Rees Doris Reid John and Margaret Reisz Mary Patricia Reynolds Jeffrey Lee Rhinerson Dorothy Rhodes Charles and Nancy Richy Donald and Maureen Riedling Margaret and Thomas E. Riley Dayle Riley Joe and Sue Riney A’42 Martha Riney Mary A’66 and T. Edward Riney Thomas B. Riney Mary A’45 and Thomas M. Riney Eldred and Eulaine Robertson Donna Roby Pauline Roesch Mike and Elizabeth Rogers A’70 Phillip Roof Patricia and Gerald Roof David and Sally Roof Mary W. Roscoe Evelyn V. Rudy James and Mary Russell William A. Russell Betsy Russell Joseph Norman and Margaret Ryan Saint Catharine College Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Geraldine Saiz Margie Salerno Patsy A. Sanders LTC José Flavio Santillanes Patricia and Gary Satterwhite Stanley and Rose Sauer Leona T. Saunders George and Mary Sawyer Joan and Tom Scales Eugene Schadler Dave and Pam Schechinger Donna and Robert L. Schmidt Lu Anne Schneider Rita O’Bryan Schrecker C’41 Geraldine V. Schroth Thomas and Davine Schrum David and Linda Schutz Doris M. Schutz William and Betty Seay Rosemarie and Daniel T. Sedillo Irene Semones Martha Severs Stephen and Jeanette Shaughnessy Sr. Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN Mary Rose Shoemaker C‘41 Lale and Hanri Sidem Mary A’69 and Theodore S. Sils Jr. Louis and Betty Jo Simms William and Mary Skees Stephen and Mary Skrivan Robert and Marjorie Slack A’53 Louis and Peggy Slapshak Therese M. Sloane William and Laura Smith A’50 Mr. and Mrs. John P. Smith Michael and Rosemary Smith Betty L. Smith Jack Solar Floyd Sorquist Josephine M. Spalding Catherine Spears Marie Lewis Spragens

Saint Angela Merici Heritage Society

We are deeply grateful to these persons who, in life or in death, have named our community as the recipient of a planned gift.

These generous benefactors of bequests, annuities, or estate gifts are great signs of faithful stewardship, providing for our mission into the future. Saint Angela Merici, bless them with your prayers, as we pledge our own: Sr. Naomi Aull, OSU Sr. Margaret Joseph Aull, OSU Anonymous (4) Sr. Catherine Barber, OSU Sr. Luisa Bickett, OSU, A‘47 Sr. Charlesine Bowling, OSU Rev. B. Leo Craycroft Jane Fulton† Paul P. Gannon† José Gomez Sr. Mary Clement Greenwell, OSU, A‘27 Msgr. George H. Hancock Sr. Jane Irvin Hancock, OSU, C‘47 Sr. Jane Miriam Hancock, OSU, C‘43 Sr. Ethelreda Hayden, OSU Sr. Mary Eileen Howard, OSU, C‘47 Mary Hayden Lackey Freddie and Helen Leblanc Rev. Joseph “Doc” Lyon Dr. Raymond J. Maras† Rev. Carl McCarthy Roger and Stella McClure Sr. Jean Gertrude Mudd, OSU Cletus and Dee Oberst Henry† and Dody Payne Sr. Jean Madeline Peake, OSU Rev. C. Phillip Riney Kelly and Hughleen Thompson Riney A’45/C’47 Joseph C. and Sue Thomas Riney A’42 Susan J. Scott Sr. Helen Ann Stuart, OSU, A‘42 Mary C. Thompson Bertrand and Sue Trompeter Sr. Mary Agnes VonderHaar, OSU, A‘52 Sr. Marie Brenda Vowels, OSU Sr. Joan of Arc Walz, OSU Cartmell Wheeler†

F a l l Sandy Stahl Ralph and Ernie Stanley Grace Steinberger Donna Stengel Lorena Stephen Jane Stephens Clara Beth Steward Joseph and Lahoma Stinnett Pat and Marnita Strehl Imogene Stull A‘54 William B. Sturgis Joe Tamme Carolyn and Paul Tapp Nancy and Phillip R. Tatum Pat and Waitman Taylor Jr. Bill and Marilyn Terry Loretta Thien Larry and Jorene Thoeming Richard and Linda Thomas Emily and Joe Thomas J.B. Thomas Sharon and David W. Thompson Teresa B. Thompson Mary Ann and Joseph B. Thompson Jim Thompson Thomas and Cecelia Thompson Dorothy E. Tipmore Caroyla Tobbe Michael and Renee Toomey Ella June Townsend Doris Willett Trapp A‘48 Harold Travis Ray Tretter Mary Louise Truitt A‘48 Delores Turnage Joanne Turner A‘78 Charlotta Ubelhor Jerome C. Vandeven Johnathan A. Veeder John Michael and Dianna Vittitow Tamara and Kenneth Vogler Dolores Wachen Nancy and John H. Walsh Jr. Regina Walz A‘40 Cheryl Wanya Robert Ward Jeannine Warford Rose Warren Sr. Ann Victoria Wasylina, OSU Mary Jo Wathen John and Doreen Wathen Bernard L. Wathen Agnes Marie Watts A‘53 Betty and George Webster Raymond and Barbara Weidenbenner Catherine Welle C‘49 Mark and Marge Wempe Ann Wethington Rosemarie Wethington Clara J. Wheatley John and Darleen Whelan Dr. Fred and Jackie Whelan William and Patricia Whelan William and Eleanor Whelan John and Leslie White Mila S. Whitler Terri Wick Louis and Barbara Wilbert Janice and Donald Wilkinson Vance and Pam Wilson Jim and Jennifer Wilson Mary Wimsatt Frances and Charles A. Wirth Elaine and John M. Wood Julia Wooldridge Catherine J. Wright Lucille Fogle Wright Steve and Earline Wurth Merle and Marilyn Wysock

Charles and Claire Yarber Kathy A’70 and Harold Young Aileen Young Catherine Zech C’39 Nettie Zent In kind Paul’s Fruit Market Philip Thieneman American Bounty Baker’s Rack Beckman Tire & Auto Center Mag and Jerry Birge Blossoms Maternity and More Bluegrass Interiors Sandra A’67 and David Boswell Bright Star Nursery Shelia Byrne Margaret and Nick Cambron Ed and Gloria Cecil Clark’s Health & Nutrition Center, Inc. Doris Ann Colgate Sheila and Walter Collins Crosley Radio Corporation Cruse Salon and Day Spa Etc...

Excursions Executive Inn-Rivermont Face Forward Famous Bistro Frank’s Plumbing & Heating Joan and Paul Fritz Pete and Marilyn Fronczkiewicz G & G Landscape Nursery & Florist Garden Interludes Gene’s Health Food, Inc. General Glass Company, Inc. Glenmary Sisters Glenn Funeral Home Suzanne Gochenouer Gordon’s True Value Hardware Bev Gore Great Harvest Bread Rev. Alcuin E. Greenburg E. Jean Gutierrez Hagan’s Outdoor Equipment Mary Harness Hayden’s Furniture HealthPark Carol Hill Janie Howard Hubert Powers Photography Carol Imlach Independence Bank Jasper Seating Co. Jennie Lynn’s Florist & Gifts Nancy Mills Jones A‘72 Camille A. Kalmey Kentucky’s Best Kuntry Kutter & Gift Shop Dorothy Lachowecki Mary Sue and Bennett S. Ligon Marlene’s Garden Center Ruth Metschuleit Pam Miller Rev. Joseph Mills Mills Drug Store Moonlight Bar-B-Q NTA Custom Jewelers Ohio Valley 2-Way Radio, Inc. Owensboro Family YMCA Owensboro Heart & Vascular Owensboro-Daviess County Tourist Commission Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport Paint Headquarters Pet Food Center Plaza Hair Design

Porter Paints Ed and Amy Ray Susan Reiss Suzanne E. Reiss Rivertown Moving and Storage Roger I. Jones, O.D. Optometrist Tim Rohleder Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Books Sitex Corporation Mary Ann Schilling Donald and Sharon Speaks John and Elaine Sullivan Tammy’s Cakes and More Texas Roadhouse The Backyard The Gallery Tri-State Fire & Safety Equipment Trisons TWO Theatre Workshop of Owensboro US Bank Nancy and John H. Walsh Jr. Judith Faye Ward A‘60 Watkins Nursery Welborn’s Floral Company Your Source Inspirational Books & Gifts Honors Sister Margaret Joseph Aull Phyllis and Daryl Henry Sister Mimi Ballard Sr. Margaret Marie Greenwell, OSU, A’57 William Leslie Keene Jr. Patricia Blackburn Beerbower James L. Shumaker Mrs. Frances H. Bickett Dr. Martha Bickett Frost A‘67 Brandon Boone JoAnn and Stephen D. Boone Sister Mary Regina Boone Mary Jane and Charles Metzmeier Maurice Borton Daniel and Linda Borton Sister Vivian Bowles Bob and April Mitchell Sister Charlesine Bowling Doris Ann Colgate Sister Emma Cecilia Busam Sharon Boone Sister Martha Ann Cargile Doris Ann Colgate Sister Lennora Carrico Doris Clements Bowman Sister Mary Irene Cecil Elizabeth (Maxine) and Marion Cecil Sister Mary Jude Cecil Michael and Nancy Collins

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Saint Thomas More Parish E. L. Chapman Carol Embry Sister Philomena Cox Mary Rose Zink Sister Mary Durr Doris Ann Colgate Dr. William and Aurelia Inkret, Jr. Dr. William C. and Lisa Inkret Sister Marie Julie Fecher Mary Rose Zink Sister Anita Flaugher Elizabeth M. Crawford Sister Mary Cabrini Foushee Mary Knowlton Sister Ruth Gehres Sherman and Charline Payne Sister Mary Clement Greenwell James and Barbara House Sister Maureen Griner Sr. Margaret Marie Greenwell, OSU, A’57 Sister George Mary Hagan Doug and Tammie Beasley Sister Barbara Jean Head Joe Tamme Sister Michele Ann Intravia Thomas and Sharon Jablonski John and Cynthia Mesnier Sister Clara Johnson Sr. Margaret Marie Greenwell, OSU Sister Serifica Kern John Hurm Mary Anne Kirkpatrick James L. Shumaker Sister Walter Louise Lush Michael and Diana Lush Marion Mulligan Mattingly Jess and Mark Mattingly Sister Frances McDonagh Lillian Holdener Larry and Jorene Thoeming Sister Miriam Medley Mark and Diane Kemper Sister Rose Emma Monaghan Denny and Joann Burton Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan Mary Rose Zink Sister Cecelia Joseph Olinger Rose Olinger Joe and Sue Riney Donald and Mary Jo Kirby Sister Judith Nell Riney Sr. Margaret Marie Greenwell, OSU Sister Joseph Adrian Russell Michael and Patricia Egan Phyllis and Daryl Henry

Giving...For Heaven’s Sake Dr. Raymond J. Maras, longtime colleague and friend of Con Fecher, father of Sister Marie Julie Fecher, OSU, decided in his later years to support the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph with the gift of his personal car when he could no longer drive and by the lasting gift of a bequest. Dr. Maras passed to eternal life April 26, 2007, at age 90. May he rest in peace with God, receiving the rewards of heaven. We thank the Fecher Family for their faithful friendship and ask God to comfort Raymond’s family in Ohio.

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Richard and Linda Thomas Joe and Sue Riney Sister Grace Simpson The Methodist Home of Ky., Inc. Sr. Margaret Marie Greenwell, OSU Ghadys Warren Bell Sr. Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN James and Shirley McCarter Sister Suzanne Sims Cynthia Louise Warren Bickett Gertie Frey Carole Kanith Sr. Margaret Marie Greenwell, OSU Rose Warren Jeffrey Lee Rhinerson Mr. Lawrence B. Bickett Heather Singer Martha Bickett Frost A‘67 Stephen and JoAnn Boone Mark Biehl Sister Cordelia Spalding Lia Biehl Mary Jane and Charles Metzmeier Antoinette Birge Sister Laurita Spalding Cyril Birge Holy Name School Joseph Bill Boone St. Brigid School Vine Grove KY Marian E. Boone Joseph and Joan Stith Sister Jean Martin Brey Sister Jean Richard Stukenholtz Jim and Mary Jane Brey Anonymous Sister Victoria Brohm Ursuline Sisters from the Belleville Marian and Forrest A. Heintzman Community Sister Mary Denise Brown Rev. Robert Flannery Marianna B. Barber Stan Konieczny Bob and Rebecca Brown Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph James Brown Marianna Robinson Sister Marie Therese Brumlow Ursuline Teachers at Marion County Mary Jane and Charles Metzmeier High School Charles Daniel Burrus Mary and Charles S. George Ed and Mary Rezek Sister Mary Matthias Ward Ellene Bush Genny Alley Rita and William Graham Austin Wathen Sister Martha Ann Cargile Joann Moore Al and Dorothy Barth Sister Marietta Wethington Doris Ann Colgate Phyllis E. Burgan Dan and Cat Collins Sister Mary Bertha Wethington Martha Crisp Thomas S. Carson Joyce and Bernard Grady Mary Jane and Charles Metzmeier Louis and Suzanne Johnson John W. Sagabiel Mary Sue and Bennett Ligon Sister de Chantal Whelan Joe and Rosemary Park Mary Jane and Charles Metzmeier Rosemary Payne Sister Dorothy Marie Willett Joe and Sue Riney Mary Kathleen Dunkel Rita O’Bryan Schrecker C’41 Sister Rosita Willett Robert and Marge Slack Mary Kathleen Dunkel Clara Beth Steward Sister Agnes Catherine Williams Florence Carlson Mary Jane and Charles Metzmeier John and Joyce Kotarek Jane Nolkemper Sister Carmencita Carrico Sister Carolita Young Rebecca Andriot Rose Olinger Carmen Carrico Robertson Judy Carrico MEMORIALS James P. Carrico Sister Mary Damien Abell Sister Mary Corda Carrico Marthadene Howe A‘69 Rebecca Andriot All Ursuline Teachers Carmen Carrico Robertson Dan Mattingly Sister Joseph Ursula Cissell Rev. W. Jerry Riney Donald and Ursula Metzger JoAnna M. McDaniel Allen Zita Miles Cissell Joseph L. Allen Jane and Ray Nugent Clarence, Carrie and Wendell Alvey Ted and Till Clark Leon Alvey Bill and Martha Hayden Marjilee Alvey Sandy Compas Gracia Elaine Alvey A‘77 Charlotta Ubelhor R. Allen Baker Sister Charles Marie Coyle Roger and Patricia Baker Geraldine Saiz Jude Ballard Departed Ursulines Mary and Tom Ballard Sylvia Pousson Sister Jean Claire Ballard Anna Catherine Donahue Michael Ray and Lisa Day Rebecca J. Donahue T.O. Ballard Jr. Sister Jane Francis Donahue Gerald and Susan Hayden Mary Huberta Cecil Joseph Ursula Barker Rebecca J. Donahue Charles and Virginia Knight Sister Mary Beatrice Donahue Sister Mildred Barr Marvin and Patricia Boone Florence M. Lovejoy Mary Huberta Cecil

Bequests These men and women have been faithful stewards of God’s manifold gifts. They have shared God’s abundance with us. Now they share God fully.

May they “shine like bright stars for all eternity.” (Daniel 12:3) Dr. Raymond J. Maras Mary T. Kastner JoAnne Weller Rev. Wilfred J. Hayden

Rebecca J. Donahue Joe and Kathy Fink Rita Hanewinnkel John and Sue Mudd Don and Donna Oberhausen Joe and Sue Riney Mary Jo Wathen Sister Rose Catherine Donahue Rebecca J. Donahue Ben Edelen Bill and Margaret Edelen Marie Grigsby Barry Embry Betty L. Smith Sister Etheldreda Melbourne Thomas E. and Margaret Riley John Wesley Faulkner Bill and Trish Whelan Sister Mary Clara Floyd Ray and Joyce Leigh Kristin Foulke Ed and Grace Pickett Michael Gast Sr. Sr. Mary Jude Cecil, OSU, A‘50 Ellen Gilles Stephen and Paula Skrivan Helen Payne and Paul Eugene Gilles Stephen and Paula Skrivan Mrs. Clara Gomez José Gomez Louise Gough Joann Moore Mary Vida and Aaron Greenwell John C. Greenwell Donna Hagan Frances Mouser Philomena Hall John and Mary Hall Larry Hammet Sr. Mary Jude Cecil, OSU, A‘50 Fr. Wilfred Hayden Joan Zink Sister Mary Wilfrid Hayden Joan Zink Sister Raphael Hayden Mary Louise Hayden Sister Charles Irene Hayden Carole and Joseph J. Cada Mark and Marge Wempe Joan Zink Sister Ethelreda Hayden Anonymous Betty J. Gardner Frances and Harry Goode

Have you considered . . .naming the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph in your will or other estate plans? Please call Sister Suzanne Sims at 270-229-4103 if you would like to discuss these possibilities.

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Joe and Sue Riney Sister Joseph Mark Hayden Rebecca Andriot Sister Mary Mercy Hayden Tom and Margaret Riley Victor Heimes Marie Heimes Sister Georgetta Higdon Norman Greenberg Mickey B. Horrom Bruce Horrom Nancy Clements Howard Nancy and Phillip R. Tatum Sister Mary Grace Hutchins Emma Lee Hutchins Margie Salerno Jeanette Hutchison John C. Greenwell Gertrude Klopka Ischer Marian Bennett Raymond Jarboe Lillian Weafer Jarboe Alma Buechler Kaelin Emil A. Kaelin Flora Ann Kaelin Emil A. Kaelin Deceased Family of Kaiser, Durr, Volkmer and Rebhan Mary and Leonard Kaiser Ellen Lancaster Kellenaers George and Mary Sawyer Cecilia Bowling Kirkpatrick Frances Mouser Jim Kirkpatrick Frances Mouser Kenneth Kupper Jane Stephens George V. Liddy Doug and Sue Borders Mary and Ed Riney Mike and Betty Rogers Pat and Waitman Taylor Jr. Patrick Lucius Marguerite Fadhl Eligio Madrid Molly Jacques Phyllis Mahoney Frances Stallings Mahoney C‘43 Isabella Mammen Mildred Krapf Kurt Manecke Nancy and John H. Walsh Jr. Angelina Marciano Angela Niro Sister Mary Lucy Mattingly Dr. Rosemary Emmick Donald Maupin Anita M. Davis McGovern Family Raymond and Kitty Kress Roberta Mudd Carrico McIntyre Ken Williams Sister Charles Catherine Medley Mark and Diane Kemper Dennis Millay Joseph Allen Millay Hugh Mills Martha Crisp Parvin and Mildred Mischel and Family Ty Mischel Joe and Robby Morris Angela D. Morris Sister Joseph Cecelia Muller Beverly and Richard Boeckmann Sr. Sister Bertha Marie Nally Anonymous Bonnie N. Case Jane Nally Rick and Cecilia Nally

R. Hite and Shelley Nally Joe and Sue Riney Ursuline Sisters in Nebraska Rev. Alcuin E. Greenburg Anna Kathryn Ward Newcomb Mike Newcomb Robert Preston O’Bryan, Jr. Drs. Vicki Frey and David Thompson Anna and Earl Keller Tom and Joan Scales Michael and Rosemary Smith David and SharonThompson Lucy O’Daniel Marie Lewis Spragens Francine L. Onley Mike and Betty Pontarolo Sister Mary Cecilia Payne Stephen and Paula Skrivan Jamie Pence Ralph and Beverly Harrison Bill Pennington Paul and Po Goebel Frank and Sandra Wethington Sister Helen Marie Pfohl Carolyn and Paul Tapp Sister Basil Pike Betty Sue Aubin A’44 Sister Teresita Pionke, GHMS Joyce Mayeresky Frances E. Pionke Sister Jean Catherine Purdy Daniel and Nancy Purdy Robert D. Purdy Sister Dolores Purdy Daniel and Nancy Purdy Robert D. Purdy Sister Ephrem Purdy Daniel and Nancy Purdy Robert D. Purdy Sister Mary John Purdy Daniel and Nancy Purdy Robert D. Purdy Dorothy Medley Ray Dorothy Ann M. Hall James Anthony Rearden Martha Crisp Margaret Reddicks Joe and Shurilda Embry Bill and Linda Gillikin Linda J. Myers Leona T. Saunders Mary C. Thompson Louis V. Reiss Susan Reiss Suzanne E. Reiss Mrs. Joyce Robbins Lawrence H. Robbins Sister Mary Victor Rogers Sonny and Juanita Lentini Joseph L. Rudy Evelyn V. Rudy Sister Mary Henry Russell Marjorie Godecker Phyllis and Daryl Henry Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Riedling Richard and Linda Thomas Pasquina Todd Mary Ursula Schutz Michael and Partricia Egan Marjorie Godecker Joe F. Johnson Susan Johnson M. Diane Murphy Donald and Maureen Riedling Betsy Russell Mary and James B. Russell Mary and Frank L. Russell Jr. William A. Russell David and Linda Schutz

Doris M.Schutz Louis and Barbara Wilbert Roland A. Sensmeyer Leon and Sharon Olinger Mary Leona Settles Ann and Albert Gibbs Sister Mary Oderic Settles Ann and Albert Gibbs Warner P. “Bud” Seymour Ronnie and Karen Adkisson Andrew and A.J. Shoemaker and Family Mary Rose Shoemaker C‘41 Mary T. Sims C’29 Delores Turnage Sister Bernadita Sipes Stanley and Rose Sauer Sister Margaret Sipes Stanley and Rose Sauer Sister Agnes Marie Smith Margaret and Joseph Norman Ryan Jennifer Lea Smith Joseph and Dora Fidel Helen Dorothy Medley Solar Jack Solar Sister Jamesina Spain Betty and Bill Ulrich Ken Williams James Stephens Richard and Iris Baker Bill and Martha Cash Stella Cash David Cassity Susan and Jeff Guernsey Virginia L. Hunt David and Phyllis Lilly Joe Moll Joyce Noonan Darrell and Vicki Reed Donald and Colette Rees David and Sally Roof Patricia and Gerald Roof Phillip Roof William B. Sturgis Steve and Earline Wurth Merle and Marilyn Wysock Ray Taylor Bill and Marilyn Terry Agapita Terrazas Molly Jacques Sister Mary DeSales Thomas Emil A. Kaelin Sister Joseph Therese Thompson Ed and Connie Schickel Sister Mary Fidas Thompson Clara J. Wheatley Sister Rose Marie Thompson Clara J. Wheatley Tichenor and Garinger Family Jacinta C. Garinger A‘47 Bernadette Willett Trapp James A.Trapp Mike Troutman Sr. Mary Jude Cecil, OSU, A‘50 Sister Ancilla Marie Warren Tom and Mary Hunter Dayle Riley Sister Bartholene Warren Cecelia and Thomas Thompson Sister George Ann Warren Cecelia and Thomas Thompson Sister Mary Edgar Warren Tom and Mary Hunter Pauline and Marvin Wathen Ann and Richard Wathen Richard Weafer Lillian Weafer Jarboe Bob Wethington Thomas S. Carson

Jim Wethington Family Rosemarie Wethington Patrick Anthony Wethington Jo Ann Carson Thomas S. Carson Christine A. Redford Sister Dorothy Ann Whelan George and Faye Briel Sister Mary Emily Whelan Marvin and Patricia Boone George and Faye Briel John and Alice Faulkner Carl and Molly Greenwell Shirley McGavin Regina M. Ramsey Joe and Sue Riney Dan and Dorothy Ryan Bill and Betty Seay Anthony and Deborah Whelan Richard and Carol Whelan Lois and Donald Whelan William and Eleanor Whelan Fred and Jackie Whelan Charles and Claire Yarber Scott Whitler Mila S. Whitler Sister Rosita Willett Patricia M. Anadkat Jim and Jean Bartley Dorothy and Gene Fleischmann Mary Eulalia Goetz A‘37

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Sherleye and H. Michael Goff Beverly and Jerry McCandless Frank and Juanita McCarty Monica Payne Ron and Denise Payne Joe and Sue Riney Ed and Connie Schickel Irene Semones Rev. Bill Rowe Lee and Nancy Williams Ken Williams Sister Carolita Young Jack and Susie Alvey James Brown Ben and Thelma Crump Martha L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Hamilton Joe and Rosie Hayden Darlene Livers Don and Cecilia Olinger Gary and Mary Helen Riney Joe and Sue Riney Dan and Dorothy Ryan Joseph and Lahoma Stinnett Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Thomas Raymond and Barbara Weidenbenner Catherine Welle C‘49 Arthur Zinselmeyer Mary Zinselmeyer

SISTER JANE MIRIAM

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revenue, and it was obviously a result of the decrease in tickets sold by Sister Jane Miriam.

Bonnie Marks, 2002-04 picnic chair, called Sister Jane Miriam “a devoted Ursuline” who wanted to sell enough tickets to equal her previous salary. “Her life was immersed in the social web supporting the picnic and living the model of Saint Angela. Sister Jane Miram has served her community well,” Bonnie said.

Now in her 65th year as an Ursuline sister, the Waverly, Kentucky, native was an educator for more than 50 years in the diocese of Owensboro and the archdiocese of Louisville.

She retired in 1994 but continued substitute teaching in the Owensboro Catholic school system until 2002. She now does volunteer ministry and is in the “powerhouse of prayer.”

Marian Bennett, director of Ursuline partnerships and 2005 picnic chair, says, “Sister Jane Miriam continues to play a central role in ticket sales. Her determination shines through her sweet smile and assures her success. Who can resist?”

When she was 45, Sister Jane Miriam said her two new “adventurous assignments” were teaching science at Saint Charles Junior High School in Saint Mary’s, Kentucky, and promoting sales for the first Mount Saint Joseph picnic.

“For 37 years from June to September, many lovely, generous souls have welcomed me in supporting our picnic.

Such devotedness and generous giving is truly a blessing for us,” she said. “All my life, each individual who contributed has been offered daily to Jesus for blessing upon them physically, mentally and financially.

“Thank you, our friends and benefactors. Your generosity is overwhelming. We love and treasure you all.” n 15

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Soli Deo Gloria

We rejoice in the gifts of our sisters, given for the kingdom of God Sister Mary Diane Taylor had some of her art on display at a faculty art exhibition at Brescia University in Owensboro.

An opening reception took place Aug. 23 in the Anna Eaton Stout Gallery in the Campus Center. Sister Mary Diane, pictured at left with one of her stained glass designs, is chair of the Division of Fine Arts at Brescia.

Sister Dianna Ortiz, founder and executive director of Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition, accepted the War Resisters League’s 42nd annual Peace Award Sept.

28 in New York City on behalf of TASSC. Peace Awards honor those

who take leading roles in defense of human rights and support a nonviolent platform of action.

TASSC is based in Washington, D.C. The Center for Constitutional Rights also received a Peace Award.

Sister Larraine Lauter came to the aid of illegal immigrants in Louisville when their 4-year-old son, Ivan, was abducted June 29. His body was found in a garbage truck a week later. Sister Larraine interpreted for the Spanishspeaking family at a news conference and during the police investigation.

After a July 15 funeral service, she accompanied Ivan’s body back to Guatemuala for burial. “We pray that Ivan is with God and enjoying eternal life,” said Sister Larraine, who is coordinator of Hispanic ministry for Church of the Epiphany in Louisville.

Sister Suzanne Sims was named District 6710 Rotarian of the Year in June by the Owensboro Noon Rotary Club. Each local Rotary submits a candidate for this annual award. Sister Suzanne was nominated primarily for her leadership partnering with other Rotary groups to drill wells in northern Uganda. Seven villages have obtained clean water which means the women there no longer walk several miles a day to get it. This can put them in danger and keep children out of school. The Rotary Club, its members’ businesses, and friends sent $15,000 over the last year, all matched up to three times by Rotary partners, for the successful drilling of sustainable wells. In 2006, Sister Suzanne was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Club. A $1,000 donation in her name was given to Rotary Foundation.

Sister Ruth Gehres (see below), one of the first female members to join the Owensboro Rotary Club in 1998, also received a Paul Harris Fellow honor in 1993.

Sister Ruth Gehres has completed a six week Spanish class at the Maryknoll Language Institute in Cochabamba, Bolivia. She took the class in preparation for her new ministry with Casa Ursulina in Chillán, Chile. Students from all of the world – sisters, priests and lay persons – took the class, working on their language skills in preparation for beginning or continuing missionary work in Latin America. Courses are tailored to the needs of each student, from “basico” (beginner) to “superior.” Sister Ruth graduated from intermediate to advanced during her six weeks of very intensive study. All teachers at the school are Bolivians and native speakers of Spanish. Students live with Bolivian families. Sister Ruth says she enjoyed this part of the experience very much.