On Tuesday, January 16th sisters and associates of the Montreal area gathered at the mother house for what proved to be a ‘lived’ experience of the process and the spirit of our provincial Chapter 2017. At this first Area Gathering, Sisters Becky McKenna and Maureen MacIsaac, with the help of Sister Maura McGrath, associate Carl Madigan and JPIC coordinator Monica Lambton, led the group through an experience of the Chapter process, its spirit and ensuing orientations. Maura and Carl shared their personal experiences of being a part of Chapter and being caught by its incredibly positive spirit.
I offer back massage at Martha’s Table, a hospitality centre here in Kingston. I have learned a lot about community, acceptance, vulnerability and so much more from the guests who come. Doug and Deanna come regularly each wanting a massage. Recently when Doug’s massage is over, he puts 4 month old baby Charles on the pillow and gestures for me to give the baby a massage. I am so delighted and those around comment ‘he really loves it’! Today, a staff person took this photo.
I connected with Charles some time ago for the first time. It was May 31st. Deanna, 6 months pregnant, came for a massage and while I was giving it, I heard her say ‘the baby leapt in my womb.’ OK, her words were ‘the baby kicked me’ but being the feast of the Visitation…
Innisfail, AB: The Congrégation de Notre-Dame associates and sisters, of Our Lady of Peace parish celebrated the feast of Saint Marguerite on January 14th in the parish hall. We prayed the prayer service prepared by our American Associate coordinators. Because the prayer service is so rich, we decided to pray it at our next meeting to further mine its riches. We enjoyed our evening of sharing followed by pizza and special treats.
Millie Hoffos, CND Associate
