From left to right:
Sheila Rock, Maryann Kershey, Nancy Dale,
Rosemary Welsh,
Carol Creek, Patrick Creek, Helena Hoogstraten, Anna O’Connor, Julie Rugh,
Stephanie West, Meagen Howe, Kathy Bryda
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| On August 6, 2009, the Cleveland CSJ community had a special
reason to celebrate the founding of our newly re-configured Congregation. 12
new Associates made their commitment in the context of a prayer service based
on the Generous Promises and the CSJ charism.
The service opened with an original poem dramatically read
by new member Meagen Howe, a reflection on the spiritual journey
the candidates made since the day they began their orientation. Later, Sr. Mary
Schrader, Coordinator of Center Teams in Cleveland, gave a beautiful
reflection, interweaving the themes of the Feast of the Transfiguration, the
congregational anniversary and the life stories of each of the new associates.
The Congregation rejoices in the gift of all 13 of these new
associates and the enthusiasm they bring to further the call to reach out to
“the dear neighbor”.
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