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Welcome to our monthly Enewsletter
January 2010 - Issue 1
Wisdom Ways Celebrates Celtic Spirituality This Winter
St. Brigid had “a habit of the wildest bounty,” a phrase that captures her extravagant penchant for generosity. Come celebrate the Feast of St. Brigid with artist, writer and minister Jan L. Richardson on Monday, February 1 from 6 -9 p.m. at the Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul. The evening will have options for creativity using art and writing. The cost is $30.
Discover A New Harmony: The Spirit, the Earth and the Human Soul
J. Philip Newell, poet, scholar and teacher, is internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of Celtic spirituality and peace. He is author of the popular books, Listening for the Heartbeat of God and Christ of the Celts, as well as his poetic book of prayer, Sounds of the Eternal. He was the director at The Isle of Iona in Scotland, a place of pilgrimage for men and women seeking new beginnings in their lives and peace for the world.
Join Wisdom Ways on Thursday, February 25 for two events featuring J. Philip Newell. A morning service and presentation about his fresh vision for harmony and peace, relying on the great spiritual traditions, will begin the day from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25. In the evening, he'll discuss his work which will be followed by a Celtic service. The cost is $20. Both events will be held at the Carondelet Center. The evening service is a collaboration with Pilgrim Luthern Church.
Mark your Calendars
Enjoy time with the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Workers and staff of St. Mary's Health Clinics at these events during the first half of 2010.
Saturday, January 30
Italian Supper at Assumption Church
Father Steve O'Gara, pastor at Assumption Church, and a crew of volunteers are hosting an Italian supper after the 5 p.m. Mass to support the work of the Sisters of St. Joseph Ministries Foundation. Enjoy tasty Italian fare, a silent auction and music. A free will offering is requested. For more
Monday, March 1
Volunteers are needed to stuff, stamp and seal invitations for the Carondelet Gala. Enjoy coffee, baked goods, and door prizes for your work! Contact Kate Brady if you can volunteer. We need help from 9 a.m. - noon at Carondelet Center Dining Room, 1890 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul.
Saturday, April 24
Love books? If so, you 'll want to shop at the St. Joseph Worker book sale. Great books at great prices. For sale information, contact Sister Suzanne Herder Book donations are needed. The book sale is from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul. All proceeds support the St. Joseph Worker Program.
Friday, April 30
Join us for the 24th Annual Carondelet Gala to support St. Mary's Health Clinics, which provides free health care to 12,000 people who are uninsured or underinsured. Enjoy a champagne reception, elegant dinner, music and dancing. Contact Kate Brady for more information. Join us from
6:30 p.m. - midnight at the Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel, St. Paul.
Saturday, June 12
Run or walk at our Follow the Leaders 5K Race and Walk to support the St. Joseph Worker Program. The trail winds around the beautiful campus of St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Contact Kate Brady for more information or to volunteer. The race starts at 8:00 a.m.
Stay Connected on our Facebook
Our Facebook fanbase is growing, and we would like you to join us and spread the word! The Ministries Foundation and the Sisters of St. Joseph are included under the title “Possumus!” If you have a Facebook account, become a fan of Possumus! and tell your friends to do the same! We are an online community of people who work together to provide a network of help and hope for those most in need and push for changes that positively impacts our communities.
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St. Joseph Academy Alumnae - We Need You!
The St. Joseph’s Academy Alumnae Association will hold its annual spring luncheon on Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Town & Country Club in St. Paul. The luncheon will be a day of appreciation for all SJA faculty and staff. It’s time for us to say, “THANK YOU.” There will be time to reminisce with former teachers and classmates, enjoy a special lunch together, take pleasure in a visit from Late Nite Catechism’s “Sister,” and more.
Unfortunately, many of the teachers were single while at SJA or are former Sisters, and we are having difficulty connecting with some of them. Please contact Irene Bohn if you can provide contact information.
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