NOVEMBER 2016
VOL. XXII, NO. 2
Y-DOSA SUMMIT AUG. 4-6: Associate Doreen Abbott, left, new leader of the Whitesville, Ky., Y-DOSA group, cuts peaches with Sisters Mary Jude Cecil and George Mary Hagan. Center: Sister Emerentia Wiesner plays bingo with Maggie Foster and Makenna Greenwell, both of Whitesville.
New Y-DOSA leaders find Kansas companions By Dan Heckel, OSUA
When Doreen Abbott was hired as a fourth-grade teacher in 2012, she knew little about the Ursuline Associates or the Young Daughters of Saint Angela. Just four short years later, she is both an Ursuline Associate and leader of the Y-DOSA group in Whitesville, Ky., where she teaches at St. Mary of the Woods Elementary School. She is embracing her new role with her trademark fiery enthusiasm. “I think the girls feed off my enthusiasm,” Abbott said. “We have a good time.” Ursuline Sister Suzanne Sims began the Whitesville Y-DOSA program in 2010 when she was principal at St. Mary of the Woods. That same year the Kansas Y-DOSA chapter began, led by Associates Carol O’Keefe and Lisa Reilly. Y-DOSA is a faith-based group for girls ages 11 to 18, who look to the model of Saint Angela Merici for guidance today. They are offered the opportunity to gather without the social pressures most girls face. Sister Suzanne knew she was leaving St. Mary’s at the end of the 2015-16 school year, and needed someone to lead the Y-DOSA chapter. She had both hired Abbott as a teacher and invited her to become an associate, and was aware how much she was enjoying her formation experience. Once Abbott was scheduled to become an associate at the June 11 Associates and Sisters Day, Sister Suzanne asked her to lead the Whitesville Y-DOSA chapter. “At first I was scared to lead Y-DOSA, but God had
The Y-DOSA girls from Whitesville, Ky., volunteered at the 46th Mount Saint Joseph Picnic on Sept. 11. Helping with the yard sale, left to right: Harlee Keener, Lexie Barnett, Paige Crabtree, Meredith Harley, Maggie Foster and Brianna Parks. At left, Lexie and Harlee wash dishes.
a purpose for me and this is it,” Abbott said. “My faith led me to where I’m supposed to be. I’m really excited getting to do this.” That excitement has been felt all the way to Kansas, where the leaders there decided in Fall 2015 to make some structural changes. After much prayer, O’Keefe said she believes Saint Angela answered their prayers by sending them Abbott. “We were over the moon with excitement and couldn’t wait to meet Doreen and her new assistant, Julie Foster,” O’Keefe said. After the orientation and leadership training, O’Keefe said, “we knew we had hit the jackpot. We quickly noticed the high energy and positive attitude of both of these ladies and how quickly they grasped our vision for the future of Y-DOSA.” Both groups have continued to add girls over the years, but the high school girls in Whitesville found it difficult to attend the regular meetings during the week, Abbott said. In conversing with Foster, the preschool assistant at St. Mary’s, they decided to have their monthly meetings prior to the 4 p.m. Saturday Mass at St. Mary’s, and then go to Mass together. “We have 19 girls now,” Abbott said. All but one of the girls who had ceased coming are back, and there are Continued on page 3
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A Note from Marian... Some things never change...
Those of us who work in the Picnic Volunteer Center do many of the same things, year after year. We greet dozens of people, answer many questions, hand out maps and give directions. “What’s the charge for a dinner?” ...“Where can I get just a sandwich? A cup of burgoo?”... “Do you know where…?”...“It’s so good to see you Marian Bennett at again – it’s been such a long time!” a previous Mount As visitors walk around the park, Saint Joseph Picnic renewing friendships and enjoying the late summer sunshine, they see the smiling faces of the workers in the booths who are ready to fix a sandwich, sell a raffle ticket, or just offer a welcoming hug. When I re-contact the booth captains every year, I hear the smile in their voices as they respond, “Sure! When do you need me? Where can I help? I’ll do anything you need.” Throughout Picnic day, during the long hours of preparation and cleaning up afterward, I hear your resounding “YES!” You are willing to lend a hand, doing chores that challenge your backs and feet, and I know your “YES” will continue. To you who have shared the years of the Mount Saint Joseph Picnic, I salute every one of you. And I look forward to many more years of working, smiling and praying together, all in the name of Saint Angela and our beloved Ursuline Sisters. Marian Bennett, OSUA Coordinator of Ursuline Partnerships
ASSOCIATE UPDATE is published four times a year for the Associates of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356-9999 270-229-2006 • Fax: 270-229-4953 ursulinesmsj.org • Email: associates.msj@maplemount.org Coordinator of Ursuline Partnerships: Marian Bennett, OSUA Director of Mission Advancement/Communications: Dan Heckel, OSUA Communications Specialist/Graphic Design: Jennifer Kaminski, OSUA Coordinator of Mission Effectiveness: Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan, OSU Communications and Development Specialist: Kris Mango, OSUA Director of Development: Betsy Jo Mullins Mission Advancement Assistant: Sister Marcella Schrant, OSU Mission Advancement Assistant: Sister Stephany Nelson, OSU
ASSOCIATE MISSION STATEMENT
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e, the associates of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus through the actions of our everyday lives. We commit ourselves to living the charism of Saint Angela Merici in union with and in support of the Ursuline community of Mount Saint Joseph.
The Courage of Ursula We celebrate the feast of Saint Ursula on Oct. 21. We don’t know much about her and most of what we do know is legend. We know that Saint Angela saw great strength and courage in this saint. Angela followed in Ursula’s footsteps by doing things that no one else had ever done. She faced challenges that women of her time hadn’t faced before and became a leader in the Church. Each one of us is called to have that same courage. There is a verse from Joshua 1:19 that says, “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” We are all called to be strong as we face the issues that confront us each day. The first two months of our time in office have been filled with some difficulties. Sister Kathleen, our assistant congregational leader, became very ill and died on Sept. 5. We were trying to take care of her and also take care of the business of the community. We all struggled with what to do as we said goodbye to our sister and friend. Your prayers helped us get through the sad times. We know that God is with us and will lead us into the future. We must be strong and courageous as we try to find ways to share our mission of education and Christian formation with everyone we meet. You have been such a great part of helping us. Thank you for your prayers and good works on behalf of our community. As Ursuline Associates, you are a part of our daily prayer and works. Where we are, you are also there with us and we pray for you wherever you are. Together we will fulfill our mission as we serve God’s people. Please continue to pray for us. God bless you and those you love. Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU Congregational Leader
Welcome to all new Associates this 2016 from the Young Daughters of Saint Angela! If you have any interest or background in youth leadership or if you would like to know more about Y-DOSA, please contact Lisa Reilly, OSUA, Y-DOSA Coordinator and Leader at 913-544-6568 or email ydosa2010@gmail. com. Or contact Doreen Abbott, Whitesville, Ky. at 270-485-6945 or Doreen.abbott@stmarywoods.com. Y-DOSA is an Ursuline girls’ youth group for girls ages 11-18, led by Ursuline Associates.
Page 3 The Kansas Y-DOSA group welcomed two new members at an Oct. 2 commitment ceremony. Left to right: Amelia Guenther, new members Olivia Vohs and Tatum Schumaker, and Cindy Reilly. Ursuline Sisters and Associates were in attendance.
Carol O’Keefe leads the Y-DOSA girls in singing the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Maple Mount cemetery during their Aug. 4-6 summit. Eleven girls and five adults came to the summit.
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In the front row, Associate Carol Owen, Kim Haire and Sister Joseph Angela Boone listen to Associate Debbie Lanham, right. Over 40 Ursuline Sisters and Associates attended the Aug. 23 Owensboro Associates meeting at Mount Saint Joseph. The group enjoyed a meal in the dining room before the meeting, which was led by Marian Bennett, director of Ursuline Partnerships, and Associates Martha Little and Debbie. Martha gave each person a handmade puzzle piece so that he or she could remember that we are all a unique part of the Ursuline mission.
Associates Win Sophia Awards We are pleased to congratulate these Ursuline Associates who have received this year’s Sophia Award from the Diocese of Owensboro, Ky. They live the spirit of Saint Angela in their commitment to their parishes and communities. • Jody Ziegler and husband Joe, St. Augustine Parish, Grayson Springs • Carol Hill, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Clarkson • Joan Perry, St. Stephen Cathedral Parish, Owensboro • Betty Girten, St. Joseph Parish, Central City
Joe and Jody Ziegler. Above right: Betty Girten. Right: Carol Hill. Far right: Joan Perry walks down the aisle after accepting her award at the Sophia Awards Mass on Sept. 25 at St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro, Ky.
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five new girls this year. “The girls in the program enjoy it so much,” Abbott said. The age ranges from one fifthgrader to seniors in high school. The Whitesville chapter is continuing its desire for service projects, Abbott said, which included volunteering at the Mount Picnic on Sept. 11. “In November, we want to adopt a family for Thanksgiving and do a dinner. We are also looking for a shelter that serves an evening meal on Thanksgiving,” she said. “The girls want to visit a nursing home at Christmas and sing carols and make cards, and they want to visit the sisters at the Mount.” The two chapters once again enjoyed gathering for the Y-DOSA Summit at Maple Mount in August, and are looking for more opportunities to share time together. “Three girls were new and had never met the Kansas girls. One was afraid she would be left out, but the Kansas girls welcomed her,” Abbott said. “They are like sisters.” Instead of each chapter having different colored T-shirts, all Y-DOSA members will wear the official pink shirts with the Y-DOSA logo to show they are all one, O’Keefe said. There is also discussion of both chapters coming together for one annual Scrutiny Retreat and Commitment Ceremony. “This would make planning these events much easier,” O’Keefe said. “Also, several friendships have developed between the two groups over the years and this will give the girls more opportunities to bond.” Abbott talks with the Kansas leadership on a regular basis. “We’re all on the same page,” she said. “Whatever they are doing, we’re doing also.” Abbott said she feels blessed and honored that Sister Suzanne, Marian Bennett and the leaders in Kansas believed in her enough to lead the Y-DOSA program. “I’m so excited to be here for the girls,” she said. “It’s all about understanding the ways of Angela and the purity of our girls, which is our goal.” O’Keefe said how talented and dedicated all the Y-DOSA leaders are and how much they are appreciated. “They work so hard to give these young ladies that soft place to land,” O’Keefe said. n
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Welcome to our New Associates! Victor Monaco of Kansas City, Mo., and Ron and Cindy Bornander of Owensboro, Ky., made their commitment as Ursuline Associates in the Motherhouse Chapel on Oct. 1. The reflection was Matthew 28:18-20, in which Jesus sends his disciples to all nations. From left: Victor, his contact companion Sister Marie William Blyth, Sister Marie Joseph Coomes, Cindy, Ron and Sister Vivian Bowles. Sisters Marie Joseph and Vivian stood in for Sister Suzanne Sims, who could not attend.
CINDY AND RON BORNANDER are members of St. Stephen Cathedral Parish. Originally from New York, they moved to Owensboro when Cindy accepted her position as manager of Healthcare Analytics at Owensboro Health; Ron is a retired finance manager. They are very active in parish and community activities. Ron sings in the funeral choir and is liaison to the buildings and grounds committee. Cindy plays the flute and cantors, takes communion to a local nursing home and coordinates parish involvement in outreach and social justice. They sing in the Owensboro Symphony Chorus and the Chorale Society presentation of the Messiah, and volunteer at the St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelter and the Mount picnic. They are described as “beacons of light and compassion,” who are always willing to serve. Sister Suzanne Sims is their
contact companion; she and Associate Martha House accompanied them in their formation journey. VICTOR MONACO and his wife, Linda, have been married 46 years; they have two sons and eight grandchildren, who live nearby in the Kansas City, Mo., area. They are members of Saint Patrick Church, where they came to know and love the late Sister Rudina (Rita) Klarer. They are members of The Belles of Saint Rita associate group, where Linda is a group leader. Victor is described as a “Catholic gentleman and faithful servant of the Church.” Now retired, he was in the restaurant business his entire life, beginning as a busboy at age 13. Victor is never seen without his broad smile, and is eager to help in any situation.
Isabel was the first Associate! By Suzanne Gochenouer, OSUA
Isabel Crenshaw was delighted that everyone was required to attend Mass on her Aug. 15 birthday (it happens to be the Feast of the Assumption). And when you find out she was a charter member of the Ursuline Associates, you know she grew her faith into service to others. She was born in Detroit where her father, Tom, worked at the Ford Motor Co. The tight-knit family moved to Breckinridge County, Ky., near her mother Louella’s family. There the Crenshaw children and their cousins grew close. Isabel’s three siblings were all older, and a younger sister lived less than a year. She remembers herself as “a bit spoiled.” The family traveled “back and forth to the Mount,” visiting her aunt, Sister Mary Isabel Beavin and a cousin, Sister Robert Ann Wheatley. Close association with them inspired her desire to become a sister. But something always kept her from moving in that direction. After her father passed, she stayed home to help her mother. When her sister became a widow, Isabel widened the reach of her loving support once again. In addition to family obligations, Isabel worked at General Electric, then at a grocery store until her pastor asked her to be the secretary at Immaculate Conception School in Hawesville. She loved working with kids and the Ursuline Sisters, especially Sister Elaine
Burke. Always industrious, she has also worked in the infirmary and the gift shop at Mount Saint Joseph. In her 50s, Isabel finally found her chance to enter the discernment program, working with Sister Mary Matthias Ward, Isabel’s spiritual director since her school Isabel days. After a year, Isabel decided she might be too old to become a sister. The Ursuline Associates, created in 1983, records Isabel Crenshaw as the first person to sign up, making her commitment in 1984, with Sister Martha Keller as her contact. Since Isabel made that first step in faith, the associates have grown to 427 women and men. Isabel was one of the first Eucharistic ministers at Immaculate Conception Parish. Her pastor cajoled her to serve for “just three years, then we’ll get someone else” but she continued in this ministry for many years. No longer able to drive, Isabel misses the companionship of the Ursuline community and the Associates. She loved meeting the local group for a bite to eat and some fun. Now, she says, most of those friends have gone to heaven. Isabel jokes that her 86 years have been “boring, but enjoyable.” Yet each new year she’s graced with breath she continues to draw strength from her faith, nurtured by her deep commitment to the Ursulines and Saint Angela Merici.
Reflective Moments Moments Reflective By Sister Marietta Wethington, OSU
Shed bad habits this fall season
As the seasons change and people replace their clothes of the current season with those for the one coming up, many give away the clothes they no longer need or want. Do we need to do the same with our spiritual wardrobe? What are the habits I could let go that would better help me serve God and others? What about my habit of complaining? Gossiping? Speaking when silence would be more appropriate? • Complaining – Do I complain about things I really can’t change? Do I need to look at the things I complain about and change my attitude? Maya Angelou advises us to change whatever we don’t like. And if we can’t change what we don’t like then we should change our attitude and not complain. • Gossiping – Who is helped when I spread things about another that aren’t complimentary, even if they are true? Who really needs to know those things? Would I want things like that said about me? • Unnecessary talking – Do I speak when there is really no need to say anything? Maybe I need to recall that old adage about silence being golden. Do I need to correct a small mistake of another when it doesn’t make a lot of difference? Whose need am I satisfying? I’m not suggesting that we be unfriendly or
The Associate Advisory Board met on Oct. 1 at Mount Saint Joseph. Left to right: Sister Ruth Gehres, Phyllis Troutman of Raywick, Ky., Risë Karr of Hopkinsville, Ky., Ed Cecil of Owensboro, Ky., Sister Ann McGrew (guest prayer leader) and Jean Simpson of Central City, Ky. Phyllis replaced outgoing member Joan Perry. RIGHT: Associates Betty Boren, left, and Risë Karr, of Hopkinsville, Ky., peel potatoes that will be served in potato salad at the 2016 Mount Picnic.
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How can I better clothe myself spiritually to make sure my inner wardrobe is the one I need to be wearing?
inhospitable. I’m merely suggesting that we reflect on our words and how they will affect those who hear them. We use our breath to make words. It might be helpful to remember that the word for breath and Spirit is the same – Ruah. Are the words I speak words that I can imagine the Spirit speaking? Several years ago I read a book titled “The Four Agreements.” The first agreement was “Make your words impeccable.” Do I take care to make my words flawless, not placing fault or blame on anyone? People often talk about the golden rule of treating others as you want to be treated. Am I outgoing, welcoming and gracious to others or am I unfriendly, making others feel uncomfortable in my presence? Time is one of our most precious commodities. Am I willing to share my time with another who has a need? Before acting, do I ask myself what Jesus or Angela would do? For me this is a good check for my behavior and my spiritual wardrobe. As the heat of summer gives way to the crisp coolness of fall, perhaps it is a good time to exchange our interior wardrobe as well as our exterior one. Remember, we are not alone. Both Jesus and Angela promised to be in our midst helping us in whatever ways we need.
Hello Associates, It was the eve of the Sept. 11 picnic; I was sitting at the foot of my bed thinking about what I had witnessed over the last few months. Words cannot describe how moved I have been by the support shown to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. Being a past attendee at the picnic, I never could have imagined the amount of hours and dedication it took to put on such an event. The 46th picnic was a huge success, and it was because of YOU and others like you, who have given time, money, prayers and so much more to the sisters. During Mass on the eve of the picnic, a little girl sitting in front of me held out a $5 bill. She was grinning from ear to ear and for whatever reason was trying to give it to me. It was in that moment that tears began to roll down my face. I realized this was a perfect example of what I had witnessed in all of you. A selfless gift from a happy heart is the most perfect gift anyone can receive. What a great feeling to experience the act of giving and of receiving. The relationships between the sisters and their supporters is something to cherish and treasure. I am so blessed to be a part of this wonderful community and look forward to new and exciting ways we can show our support to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph! Brightest Blessings, Betsy Jo Mullins, Director of Development
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Appalachia mission By Penny Burns, OSUA
For the past 12 years, I have 1 Mary Ann McGraw 3 Alfred Karcher made a journey to Jan Miscannon Melissa Radetic the Appalachian 2 Mary Helen Riney 4 Irene Quigley region of Janet Matyk 5 Melinda Prunty Kentucky. While Sherry Newton 6 Bishop Emeritus 4 Lupe Sabala the trip to the hollers is a John McRaith Fr. Aloysius Powers beautiful fall trip, the journey 7 David Grant Rita Wilkus 8 Judy Lawrence is not a vacation but made to 5 Therese Fraize 10 Larry Lynch help those who have fallen 6 Milton Arganbright on hard times. A grandmother 11 Mary Louise Kelly Lois Bell 12 Marvin Giittinger raising her grandchildren, Coreen Moore 13 Hita Merchant a disabled coal miner who 7 Sheila Clark 15 Ron Bornander can no longer do his own John Little Don Monaghan home repair, a single mother 8 Joseph Hubbard Arleen Naglich trying to better her living Debbie Walker 16 Carola Pulgar 9 Penny Burns conditions for herself and 17 Randy Lamastus Paul Gray her child, or an elderly Mary Teder 1 0 Bobbie Laker lady whose home was so 18 Linda Monaco 1 2 Maria Rose Galles overgrown with mold and 19 Elizabeth Curtin Helen Kanter mildew it had to be burned 20 Winnie Cohron 13 Carol Morris Sally Greene to the ground. The Stewards 15 Mary Margis Joe Welzen of Appalachia is a group of Rita A. Metzger 22 Mary Hartz men and women who take Richard Piezuch 23 Debra Dugger a week each October to 17 Maribeth Clancy 24 Brenda Sauer help those who cannot help Paul Kordenbrock 25 Sue Menke 19 Linda Perri themselves. The group is Ruth Metschuleit 20 Jean Vanderheiden comprised of several Knights 26 Bonnie Adams 21 Michelle Hayes of Columbus Councils from Betty Boren Bernadette Howard Kentucky. In total, there Ann Ruth Hayden 23 Pat Davis are about 30 folks who are Victor Monaco Elden Lyon there. The past several years Joan Perry Wilma Uziel we have been working with 29 Andy Chavez 24 Mary Benkeser the St. Vincent Mission at Leon Donahue Cathy Cox 30 Brenda McGarrigle David, Ky., which is located Lynn Fromm 31 Janice Miller just outside of Paintsville. 26 Patricia McGannon Midge Palm The Mission is run by the Have a Blessed 2017! Benedictine Sisters. The Mission has a food pantry, thrift shop, a community garden, a large warehouse and a new Volunteer House built by volunteers to house those who come to help throughout the year. Sister Kathleen Wiegand, the director of the Mission, has a simple philosophy – “giving a hand up – not a handout.” Folks who utilize the Center are encouraged to give back as their circumstances allow. Because some of these folks have so little access to fresh produce, the community garden helps to supplement the staples they receive through the food pantry. Additionally, several of the sisters spend We leave realizing just time teaching life skills such as how lucky we are. sewing, budgeting and nutrition. Our group usually has five to six major jobs to tackle. We build wheelchair ramps; replace roofs, windows and flooring; put up drywall and paint. Our biggest challenge to date – and one that we are most proud of – was to build a completely new home for the elderly lady who lost her home to mold/mildew. We were able to build her a new home from ground up in a week. Our group collects donations all year long to take to St. Vincent. It is a wonderful experience! We leave realizing just how lucky we are.
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1 Stephanie Render 2 Sarah Payne Roby 5 Rev. Phil Hoy 6 Tammy Milbourn 9 Therese Lawson Frank Rockers 10 Fr. Jerry Riney 12 Catherine Butel 13 Patsy Beauchamp Msgr. Bernard Powers 15 Gloria Cecil Gloria Henderson John Wood 16 Ina Jeanne Dody Betty Donahue Judy Hancock Margaret Tasaka 21 Brett Stallings Martha Warren 22 Marlene Monaghan 23 Cecilia Curtis 24 Jeanne Lamastus 27 Lisa Reilly Laurine Scott 28 Rev. Carol Owen
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Not swearing, but only saying simply: Saint Angela Merici Yes, yes or No, no as Jesus Christ teaches. - Rule: Chapter IX
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In Loving Memory... SISTER MARY CABRINI FOUSHEE, 85, died July 27 in her 66th year of religious life. She made beautiful quilts for the community Quilt Club and always had a smile for all those she met. A native of Ekron in Meade County, Ky., she was an educator for 52 years. She was a principal and teacher throughout Kentucky and also taught in Nebraska. From 1994-2004, she was director of religious education at St. Anthony Parish in Axtel, Ky. She was the contact sister for Associates Anna Conn and Norma Witten. Survivors include her sisters Margaret Laverne Fackler of Webster, Ky., Therese Frances Knowlton of Hendersonville, N.C., Mary Martina Brown of Louisville and Ann Jeanette Macy of Vine Grove, Ky., and nieces and nephews. SISTER KATHLEEN CONDRY, 66, died Sept. 5 in her 46th year of religious life. A native of Ottawa, Kan., she grew up in Kenner, La. She was an Ursuline Sister of Paola, Kan., prior to that community’s merger with Mount Saint Joseph in 2008. She was superior in Paola from 2002 until the merger and served 16 years in community leadership (1982-90, 1994-2002). She was elected as assistant congregational leader in December 2015, and was installed in office July 17, 2016. She was renowned for her leadership skills, serving as a teacher, principal and administrator at several schools and assistant superintendent for leadership and mission for the Archdiocesan Education Office, Kansas City, Kan. She served in pastoral ministry for the Church of the Nativity in Leawood, Kan. (2009-16). People will remember her sense of humor, her ability to make others feel accepted and loved, and her great spirituality. She was the contact sister for Associates Jan Miscannon, Marilyn Mischlich, Lois Nunnally, Carol O’Keefe, Daughan O’Neill, Marilyn Paul and Kristene Rickert. Survivors include sisters Ellen Mary Condry of Belle Chasse, La., and Patricia Frelich of Carriere, Miss.; nieces and a nephew. Gifts in memory of a sister may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.
LOUISE SPEAKS LEASOR died Sept. 11 at age 77. A native of Henderson, Ky., and lifelong member of Holy Name Parish, Louise was a Eucharistic minister, Sunday school teacher and member of the Altar Society, Ladies Card group and the Serra Club. She worked at Farmers Bank in Henderson for 14 years and helped adults with disabilities and at the St. Vincent de Paul store.
We Extend Deepest Sympathy To: • Pam Brickler, whose father, Dan Murphy, died July 12. • Sisters Clarita and Marie Goretti Browning, whose sister, Josephine Browning, died July 6. • Sr. Ann Patrice Cecil, whose niece, Betsy Sharp, died July 21. • Sr. Marie Michael Hayden, whose brother, Henry Walter Hayden, died Aug. 1. • Sr. Julia Head, whose brother, Herman Head, died Sept. 22. • Dan Heckel, whose mother, Dorothy Heckel, died Sept. 27, and whose mother-in-law, Mary Evans, died Oct. 14. • Sr. Francis Louise Johnson, whose brother-in-law, George Elder, died Aug. 19. • Sr. Lois Lindle, whose brother, Fr. Lawrence Lindle, died Sept. 10. • Sr. Mary Angela Matthews, whose sister-in-law, Martha Ann O’Reilly Matthews, died Aug. 12. • Sr. Susan Mary Mudd, whose sister, Maggie Hayden, died Sept. 27. • Sr. Joan Riedley, whose brother, Bill Riedley, died Aug. 3. • Sr. Mary Diane Taylor, whose brother-in-law, Rapier Smith, died July 14. • Sr. Marie Brenda Vowels, whose niece, Janice Dink Wulf, died May 5. Outgoing and hospitable, Lou was described as “a caring and sharing person.” She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kurt Amsler and Bill Leasor, a sister, Associate Rita Summers, and brother, Patrick Speaks. Survivors include a sister, Sister Mary Lois Speaks, brothers Don, OSUA, John and Billy, and sister-inlaw Sharon Speaks, OSUA. She made her lifetime commitment in 2006 with Sister Mary Lois serving as her contact companion. MARTHA ANN O’REILLY MATTHEWS died Aug. 12. A Hardinsburg native, she taught school for several years, then had 31 years of service in the dietary department of Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. She was a 1950 graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and a member of St. Romuald Catholic Church. She always had a smile on her face, and enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening and birdwatching. She and her husband, Claud, kept a large dairy herd on the Matthews family farm and Martha helped with the daily milking (by hand), even after she began public work. She is survived by 10 children: Tom, Carroll, Gregory, Rosanne, Angela, Rita, Catherine, Michael, Stacey Lea and Gerard. She made her commitment in 1990 with her sister-in-law and contact companion, Sister Mary Angela Matthews.
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Associate Meetings & Other Events:
• Homeless Mat Workshop, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1–4 p.m. (Center) • Louisville: Saturday, Dec. 3, St. Michael’s Church, 1 p.m. • Western Kentucky: Saturday, Dec. 3, Christmas Party for sisters at Saint Joseph Villa, Maple Mount • Owensboro: Sunday, Dec. 4, Advent Prayers, St. Pius X, 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 21, group meeting, St. Pius X, 6 p.m. • Evening with an Ursuline Dinners/Presentations: First Tuesday from 5:00-6:30 p.m., Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11, Aug. 1 (Center) • Father Who Keeps His Promises Book Study, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 8 (Center) • Eucharistic Adoration, 3-5 p.m., Dec. 10, Motherhouse Chapel • Advent Day of Prayer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 (Center) • Kansas: Advent Day of Reflection, Dec. 10, Cure of Ars, 10 a.m. • Advent with Bishop Medley, 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13 (Center) • Yarn Spinners, Jan. 6-8, March 3-6, June 2-5 (Center) • Kansas: Belles of St. Rita, Sunday, Jan. 8, St. Patrick’s Church • Muhlenberg County: Jan. 11, St. Joseph Church, 6:30 p.m. • Grayson County: Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 23, St. Augustine, 9 a.m. • Associate Advisory Board: Saturday, Feb. 4 • Associates & Sisters Day, Saturday, June 17, 2017