echips Electronic Newsletter for and from the Wheaton Franciscans

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1 echips Electronic Newsletter for and from the Wheaton Franciscans June-July 2012 Volume 4, Issue 6 Celebrating Commitment CM Jeanne Connolly I admit I get emotional at anniversary celebrations or when I read about people who have dedicated a significant period of their life in service to more than themselves. Think of the couple who has been married for 40, 50, or more years and still enjoy sharing life together. Think about the employee who for 10, 20, or more years has faithfully and gladly carried out the tasks at hand from the most mundane to the most visionary in order to serve the common good. Think of the Sister, Brother, or Priest who for 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years has served God by serving others as a teacher, nurse, administrator, spiritual guide, activist, home keeper, and/or leader. Their lives are inspiring because we know it hasn t been easy we know that relationships take work, along with a desire to love through the difficult times and celebrate the good times. We know that the workaday world is filled with stress and the pressure to produce. We know that our culture places an emphasis on scarcity, negativity, and duality. In May and July, we had the opportunity to celebrate the jubilee of 8 Wheaton Franciscan Sisters and 1 Wheaton Franciscan Covenant Member cumulative years of service to God and all of God s creation. In fact, they continue to serve through active volunteering and/or through the vital gift of prayer and presence. In July, we also recognized the dedicated years of service of the associates (employees) who support the Province and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Illinois. Author and retreat leader Jan Phillips writes, what is it that gives our life meaning? It s connection, community, a sense that the part we play matters to the whole. This is so beautifully lived out in the meaningful lives of our Jubilarians. Jan goes on to write, Our neighborhoods, our cities, our churches, our workplaces look like they look because we co-create them. They are made of our energy, our ideas and creations. They are what they are because of what we have done or failed to do. I know that our church, our workplace, and our world is a better place because of the creativity, love, commitment, and energy of these dedicated individuals who chose to serve God by serving more than themselves. Congratulations to all of our Jubilarians. Thank you for all of the ways that you love and serve. May God continue to bless you and bring you peace and joy!

2 Covenant Membership News CM Jeanne Connolly On June 1-3, the North American Conference of Associates and Religious (NACAR) held its biannual conference, A Journey of Blessings, in Deerfield, IL. More than 250 Associate and Sisters from dozens of congregations across North America came together to receive inspiration from keynote speaker. Joyce Rupp, and to share stories, ideas, and hope for the associate relationship with religious congregations.. Joyce described the Church as being on the threshold and in the land of don t know. Like the caterpillar chrysalis, we are in a mushy time. Painfully disoriented, we need to trust that the Holy One will lead us out of this mushy land of don t know into the graceful beauty of what is to come. I had the privilege of attending this conference, as well as the honor of presenting one of two pre-conference sessions. I also hosted a Tau Center booth providing as much Wheaton Franciscan coverage as possible. NACAR is exploring different ways of being in service to Associates and Religious congregations during these uncertain times. I encourage Covenant Members and Sisters to go to their website and to join as an individual member. The Associate movement is alive and well. It is very exciting to be a part of this growing phenomenon in our church today. Upcoming Covenant Events: On Wednesday, September 26, at 7 p.m., I will be facilitating Who are the Wheaton Franciscans. If you know anyone who is curious about the Wheaton Franciscan community or someone seeking companions on the spiritual journey, invite them to attend this information program offered through Tau Center. There is no charge, but registration is required. Rachael s Educational Fund. Virginia Ruth Pendleton Rachael Wanjiku is an orphan and lives with her older brother in Naivasha, Kenya. Rachael is sponsored by the Sisters at Our Lady of the Angels through Upendo Village (special thanks to. Virginia Ruth Pendleton). Rachael and her older brother Doesn t she look beautiful! She is pictured in her school uniform outside of the school building. From left:. Francisca, Rachael, and her older brother You may contribute to Rachael s educational fund through Upendo Village by speaking to. Virginia Ruth Pendleton. Associate Service Recognition 2012 Honorees 5 Year Service Award Katie Chambers Mitchell Galauner Tricia Hibma Armando Jimenez Peter Meininger Michael Ronnenberg Joseph Wesolowski 10 Year Service Award Alice Carroll Egon Neuss John Seabolt Standing from left: Joseph Wesolowski, Egon Neuss, Jack DeRose, Kenny Hayles, John Oliverio, Mitchell Galauner, Terry Higgins, John Seabolt, Hank Sanchez, and Peter Meininger Sitting from left: Pat Orrison, Tricia Hibma, Alice Carroll, Cheryl Ward, and Diane Lindley 15 Year Service Award Kenny Hayles Diane Lindley Pat Orrison Hank Sanchez Cheryl Ward 20 Year Service Award Jack DeRose 30 Year Service Award Terry Higgins 2

3 Tau Center 2012 CM Karen Tornberg. Ramona Miller shares her reflections on the Life of St. Clare of Assisi.. Mary Ellen McAleese A friend of mine who works in Campus Ministry participated in the NUNs on the bus when it was in the Chicago area. I asked her to write a little about why she attended. (see below) I attended because I wanted to be in solidarity with women religious and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. I think the Nuns on the bus tour, spearheaded by members of Network, is a brilliant and positive way to highlight the extraordinary work of Women Religious who serve poor and marginalized people, who are often forgotten by society and lawmakers in policy decisions. There were more than 100 people in attendance at the Friendraising event held on June 19th. We listened to stories of several religious Sisters who have been riding on the bus. The Executive Director of NETWORK, a National Catholic Social Justice lobby, was inspirational and witty in sharing how the bus tour evolved, certain that it was a Spirit-led opportunity to highlight how Religioius communities of women are serving the poor in various capacities, and the detrimental effects the recently passed Ryan budget will have on the poor.. Goretti McGlone Celebrates Name Day. Julie Walsh On July 15, 2012,. Goretti McGlone celebrated her name day on the Feast of Saint Goretti. A lovely red rose, brought to her by. Rosalie Klein, was placed on the altar at Holy Communion. When. Goretti was prayed for, she smiled and apparently was aware of the occasion. We sang to her at lunch and. Jane Petzel brought her a container of delicious chocolate chip cookies, which we all relished. As the day went on, everyone, including the personnel, was wishing. Goretti A Happy Feast Day. I think she enjoyed the day. Tau Center hosted 55 guests on Saturday, June 2, for a day with. Ramona Miller. It was a day full of learning, sharing, and personal reflection on the life of St. Clare. One attendee s comment sums up the day: I particularly enjoyed the interaction among Franciscans from other congregations. It truly was like a family reunion. Ramona was good about encouraging us to share with one another. She is an excellent presenter. 3 From left:. Glenna Czachor,. Melanie Paradis, &. Romona Miller Transforming Spiritual Wisdom: Two Days with Jan Phillips Evolutionary artist, author, workshop director and social activist Jan Phillips will be presenting two full-day programs in September. Friday, September 14, will be Visionary Leadership focusing on transforming our lives, our communities, and our world. Saturday, September 15, is Being Mystics and Prophets experience and reclaim how the Divine dwells within us and all creation. And Friday evening Jan is offering a free-will multimedia concert and presentation called Being the Light. Jan is the author of several books, including No Ordinary Time, The Art of Original Thinking, and Marry Your Muse. Plan to join us for both days and the concert if you can! Registration forms are available on the Tau Center website and on display in the Motherhouse. From. Mary Ellen McAleese I d like to extend a personal invitation to all of you reading this to consider and plan your calendar in advance for Jan Phillips, September Diane Przyborowski and I participated in a 5-day retreat by Jan at the end of August 2011 and, speaking for myself, my life will never be the same. Sharing from her own lived transformation and her relationship with her Beloved, she gently challenges one to consider the reality of being a co-creator, a prophet, an evolutionary leader, and a mystic. Hope you and others you live with or minister with come experience her for yourself. Time to Tangle! CM Veronica Ward really knows how to Tangle Zentangle, that is! While she was recently in town, Veronica offered an introductory Zentangle class through Tau Center. Twenty participants gathered in the Little Portion to learn this creative art form from Veronica, a Certified Zentangle Teacher. At its core, Zentangle is a way of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. We all found it fun and relaxing and several are saying they are now addicted to it! Veronica is coming back in the fall to teach another beginner s class as well as one for advanced Zentanglers so watch Tau Center announcements for the details.

4 JUBILEE CELEBRATION 75 Years. Magdalene Ryan 70 Years. Anselma Micka. Catherine Ann Weyenberg. Rosalie Klein an.m a g g ie Ry.P i el a u lin e L a ngf d 65 Years. Pauline Langfield 60 Years. Anthony Baechle 50 Years.A n s el m a M i ck. Sylvia Wehlisch a.a 40 Years n th o n y B aec hl e. Lynn Schafer 25 Years g Covenant Member Naomi Hroncich nb er. C at h e rin e A nn W e ey isc.s y l v i a We h l CM Naomi Hroncich S r. R o s ali e K le in 4 S r. Ly n n S chaf er h

5 2012 Celebrating with the Jubilarians at Franciscan Woods! Rosalie Klein (right) & Guests Celebrating with. Catherine Ann Weyenberg (sitting) Susann Trowbridge (left). Anselma Micka (right). Maggie Ryan (left). Diane Przyborowski (right). Lynn Schafer (middle) & Guests Celebrating with. Anselma Micka (sitting-right). Glenna Czachor (left). Marie Francis Mosen (right) Celebrating with the Jubilarians at Wheaton! 5. Trish Villarreal (left). Shirley Schmitz (right). Maggie Ryan (sitting) and Guests

6 Clare Community Dining Out at White Fence Farm. Toby Bonny Where can you find the world s greatest chicken? At White Fence Farm, of course! It also has the world s best corn fritters! Eight Sisters and Fr. Tom Borkowski sure enjoyed their meals there.. Dorothy Birk will tell you their fried shrimp is really special, and. Catherine Albers had the fish. Some of us enjoyed the Brandy Ice and others had ice cream. Join us next month for Morgan s Steak House. Franciscan Woods Memorial Day Toby Bonny A big thank you to all who attended or brought a dish to share at our community Memorial Day picnic! Thank you to. Carol Bosbonis niece, Elizabeth, for grilling for us! It certainly was a wonderful day! New Provincial Council Visits Franciscan Woods Alice Carroll On Tuesday, June 19, 2012, members of the newly elected Provincial Council visited with Sisters at Franciscan Woods in Wisconsin.. Diane Przyborowski (Provincial Directress) and. Melanie Paradis (Councilor) spent time visiting with everyone during lunch and then met individually with each Sister. It was a good journey and a pleasant day. From left:. Goretti McGlone,. Diane Przyborowski, Fr. Tom Borkowski, &. Marie Francis Moson Awakening the Dreamer Symposium: On the Road Again. Glenna Czachor. Diane Przyborowski,. Mary Ellen McAleese and. Glenna Czachor travelled to Appleton, WI, on Saturday, June 9th, to facilitate the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium. The day was organized by a local eco-advocate, Shannon Kennevan (far left in photo), who attended the symposium and met us in Wheaton last Fall. We were hosted by the Monte Alverno Retreat Center, run by the Capuchin Fathers. Fr. Keith Clark (far right in photo) welcomed us and shared Franciscan hospitality! There were 38 participants and Shannon has reported back that 17 are interested in training as facilitators so that they can spread the symposium across Wisconsin (and beyond!). From left: Shannon Kennevan,. Glenna Czachor,. Diane Przyborowski,. Mary Ellen McAleese, & Fr. Keith Clark. Beth Cosgrove (left) Cora Pedroza (right) From left:. Diane Przyborowski,. Jane Hermus, &. Melanie Paradis Franciscan Woods Jubilee Party. Mary Beth Glueckstein &. Melanie Paradis. Julie Walsh The radiology staff from the Milwaukee area had a Jubilee party for. Anselma Micka and. Catherine Ann Weyenberg. They brought a cake and balloons for all the Sisters. Name the Cafe Contest Winner Marianjoy Rehabiliation Hospital had a Name the Café contest going on from Tuesday, May 1, thru Monday, May 14. A new café name will put the finishing touch on a facelift that includes new signage and decorative enhancements. Anyone (associates, patients, visitors, etc.) was able to enter the contest. May We Have A Drum Roll Please! It s a tie! The winners are Jan Hummer (Our Lady of the Angels) and Nadine Stachon (Marianjoy).. Anselma. Catherine Ann The new name is Joyful Café. Jan Hum mer 6

7 June Birthday Celebrants Our June celebrants were: CM Kathy Schneider Karl Gandt, Telephone Service. Mary Magdalene Ryan Marina Leiva, Dining Room CM Margie Webb. Anselma Micka. Margaret Zulaski CM Sharon Devo CM Rosalie Muschal-Reinhardt. Georgene L Wilson CM Nancy Behr CM Seth Dibblee Thank You I would like to thank the Wheaton Franciscans for hosting the celebration of the christening of my great-nephew, Bradley James, on May 6th in the OLA Chapel. I am so grateful for the welcoming spirit of the Community and for the special graces of the sacrament that comes with such personal attention and prayers. Gratefully,. Glenna Czachor Many Thanks for Your Expression of Sympathy: Many thanks for your presence, beautiful flowers, Mass cards and generous gifts. Again, this is a time of sharing love with my sisters and brothers, the members of the Province, Council and Wheaton Franciscans of St. Clare. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered with deep appreciation. Sincerely, CM Larry Zengri July Birthday Celebrants Our July celebrants are: CM Carol Simler CM Pat Shutts CM Naomi Hroncich CM Steve Monaco Katie Chambers, Province. Alice Drewek. Theresa Langfield. Dawn Capilupo. Rosalie Klein. Shirley Krull. Jackie Drazen From the Heart Sisters, Covenant Members, Associates, and Love Ones! Blessings to all who celebrated my 50th Jubilee with me! Your kind gifts, donations, cards, and most of all your presence and love are deeply appreciated. Know that my love and prayers are with you all!. Sylvia Wehlisch I want to thank you for your on-going prayers for my sister Norma. A wonderful happening occured on my Jubilee Day. Norma was able to attend this special event with the help of her daughters Penny and Debbie and for this I am deeply grateful. Norma has been very fragile these past months and had hoped to come to the Jubilee celebration. God is good and all fell in place for her wish to come true. Thank you all for being there in prayer for Norma. Your Sister, Sylvia Wehlisch I want to thank all of the Sisters, Covenant Members, and all who remembered my deceased brother, Anthony Keeven, in their prayers. Gratefully,. Marian Keeven I am so appreciative of your prayers and support during my recent illness. Your cards, well-wishes, and prayers made a difference in my recovery and I am grateful. I am happy to be back at work and in my regular routine. God is good! Blessings to all of you, CM Jeanne Guilfoyle Many thanks to everyone for the Masses, prayers, cards, gifts and greetings for my 60th Jubilee. Gratefully,. Anthony Baechle Prayer Request Please keep. Marie Diebold and her family in your prayers. There have been two deaths in her family. My family and I thank all who prayed and supported us after the loss of my cousin, Donald Autman, who was killed on Sunday, June 3, Sincerely, Katie Chambers 7

8 In Memoriam 2012 United States Lorena Essner, niece of. Julianne Diebold and first-cousin of. Marie Diebold, died on Saturday, May 26. Francis Grojean, brother-in-law of. Marie Diebold, died on Tuesday, May 29. John Zengri, father of CM Larry Zengri, died on Wednesday, June 13. Dolores Jehn, sister of. Rosalie Klein, passed away on Monday, July 2. Germany. M. Richaria died on Monday, Pentecost died on Monday, May 28.. M. Erasma died on Wednesday, May 30. Upcoming Events August 11, 2012 Feast of St. Clare Our Lady of the Angels Chapel 9:00 a.m. September 10-12, 2012 Council Meetings Clara Pfaender Room September 14, 2012 Visionary Leadership with Jan Phillips Tau Center 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register by September 1, 2012 September 15, 2012 Being Mystics and Prophets with Jan Phillips Tau Center 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register by September 1, 2012 September 28, 2012 Taizé Prayer Service Tau Center 7:00 p.m. October 3-6, 2012 Province Gatherings Our Lady of the Angels Motherhouse October 26-28, 2012 Covenant Retreat Siena Center Racine, WI November 30, 2012 Taizé Prayer Service Tau Center 7:00 p.m. Wheaton Franciscans 26W171 Roosevelt Road Wheaton, IL (630) Editor, CM Jeanne Connolly, jconnolly@wheatonfranciscan.org Layout and Design, Katie Chambers, kchambers@wheatonfranciscan.org echips is produced by the Wheaton Franciscans for Sisters, Covenant Members, and interested friends and partners.