NATIVITE DE MARIE 2011 CORNWALL, ONTARIO Ministries : Formation House for Aspirants and Temporary Professed; Diocesan Youth Ministry Coordination; Bishop s Secretary ; Teaching in French Catholic High School and Support Teaching in French Elementary School; Duc in Altum Program, ADMA Parish Activities: Youth Club; Summer Camp; Piano Class
SR. FRANCINE GUILMETTE Born in Montreal, QC (Canada) Professed since 1971 Lived in the following communities: Haledon, St. Gerard, St. Anthony (Paterson & Elizabeth), Mary Help of Christian Academy, St. Dominic Savio & Laura Vicuna Center in Montreal, La Nativité in Cornwall, ON. Ministries: Teaching & administration, Catechetical ministry, Leadership and Youth Ministry Training, World Youth Day, Summer Camps, Choir, Duc in Altum (Discernment Program for Young Adults) Inspiring Scripture quote: «But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.» (Phil 3:14) Favorite Salesian quote: «Courage!» (Mary Mazzarello)
Sr. Franç oise Fontaine I was born on October 17 th 1962 in Montréal in a French Canadian Family. I had been a sister for 28 years and I am very happy to be an FMA! I m a teacher in the French High School. I love to teach Math, Theology & of course French! I love sports and I love coaching students in badminton, baseball and hockey. I m taking care of the Summer Camp and the Youth Center where young people always feel at home!
Sr. Lise Guitard I was born in Pointe-Verte, New Brunswick Canada on August 11, 1945. First profession: Newton New Jersey USA 5 August 1965 Perpetual Profession: August 5 th 1971 I have served mostly in Canada, changing from house to house. in most of our houses. Wherever I was called to serve, I was happy as long as I was able to be in the mission field with young people. I loved teaching and I taught most of my life. Now I am in our newest community, in Cornwall, Ontario. I am the Formator of the Aspirants. I work for the Diocese, helping the Bishop of Alexandria-Cornwall as his personal secretary. (Cont)
Sr. Lise Guitard - continued I am also coordinating a team of young adults. We run a discernment program called DUC IN ALTUM. It is a program that was founded by us, FMA with lay collaborators in Montreal ten years ago. It is a faith-filled program through which I am happy to accompany young adults in their discernment journey. My dream is to continue to evangelize through the joyful witness of my vocation for as long as the Lord gives me health and strength.
Sr. Roberta Johnson I was born in New Brunswick, Canada of a French Canadian family. I taught for 14 yrs ½ in USA in Tampa, Fla. 12 yrs, in NJ, USA for 2 yrs ½ and in Canada 31 ½ in years Canada. I gave Piano Lessons to many for 28 years and I enjoyed to do this Music Ministry in different communities for 64 years! Doing ministry in the Oratory Youth Centers and Summer Camps in USA and Canada were my joy when I did not take courses at universities. I taught Catechism and also gave formation to Catechists who prepare students in their reception of the Sacraments. Presently, I continue to enjoy my apostolate by giving piano lessons and do Salesian Assistance at the Youth Center and the Summer Camp.
Sr. Rena Cormier I was born in New Brunswick in a French Canadian family. My first profession was in 1968. My whole ministry life was spent being with young children. I did ministry for 3 years in Camp Auxilium Day Care Center. I served in New Brunswick and in Dominique Savio Day Care in Montreal. I served for 25 years as Directress of 2 Day Care Centers in Rivière des Prairies, Montréal. Here in Cornwall, Ontario, I love my beautiful ministry of doing Assistance at the youth center and volunteering at a French Catholic elementary school where I help children needing extra help in their studies and in their preparation to receive the Sacraments.
Sr. Hae-Jin Lim I am Sr. Hae-Jin Lim, FMA. I just made my first profession on August 5, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. I was born in South Korea and later moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada with my family when I was 16. Here in Cornwall, I will be helping many young people who are between 8 to 35 years old in the Youth Center and Duc in Altum Program. This first year after my profession, I am also studying at St. Paul University, Ottawa taking Masters of Divinity. I am happy to be in La Nativité de Marie Community with 5 wonderful Sisters and 1 Aspirant!
Aspirant Nomelene Grace Lacbay I am Nomelene Grace, known to many as Apple! I am now 28 years old. I received the medal as Aspirant last December 8, 2015. I was born in the Philippines and I came to Canada at the age of 16. My family lived in Montreal, QC. I finished Bachelor of Arts (2015) with specialization in Early Childhood Education in Concordia University, Montreal. Here are my experiences which led me to embrace youth and family ministry with passion: I started being part of Kids for Christ; in 2003, as member of the Youth for Christ and then in the Singles for Christ. I joined different Mission Trips to evangelize: - Akwesasne Mission with the First Nation s Youth Camp of the Catholic Mohawk Community in Alexandria/Cornwall, ON - Maritimes Mission Trip in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to promote Youth for Christ Program in the parishes - Mauritius, Africa to train leaders of the Youth for Christ Ministry - Seychelles, Africa to train leaders and give support for the Kids for Christ and Handmaids of the Lord Ministry
Cont. In Montreal, I loved working with youth and their families, too. I was very active in my parish of St. Kevin s which was always teeming with kids, families, faith groups and family events. Balancing my studies and volunteer work I supported, organized and coordinated events - local and national of CFC- (Couples for Christ s) Youth in Manitoba, Vancouver and Montreal! I gave support to the outreach program of ANCOP Answering the cry of the Poor! In 2008 I joined the Duc in Altum Montreal. In 2012 and 2013 I attended the Come and See Retreat in Cornwall. These, with accompaniment, prayer and support of my parents and faith community- helped me much in my journey of discernment of my Salesian vocation! By the way, I love: playing the guitar and ukulele; baking, longboarding; basketball, volleyball, softball, creating puns/jokes and ice-cream! My favorite quote: Everything is grace! (St. Therèse of Lisieux) Cheers!
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