Greetings from JPIC. As a new school year begins along with a new Congregation de Notre-Dame Social Justice Network Action Plan and a new Development & Peace Fall Campaign, JPIC is also gearing up for some exciting new initiatives. Soon you will be receiving news about advocacy and solidarity projects regarding our top priorities: Climate Action and Spirituality, particularly as it relates to our Congregational Corporate Stance, Water as Sacred and as a Human Right and the work of Reconciliation with First Nations, particularly with regard to the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Friday, September 15th was the first gathering of the Visitation Place community. Meet Shannon, Sarah and Sister Sue. We are grateful for your prayerful support. Be on the lookout for an upcoming article and photo in The Catholic Register by UPEI student Elizabeth Iwunwa. After homemade pizza, salad and ice cream we prayed using John O'Donohue's To Bless the Space Between Us "For a New Position.” We shared lines that struck us and our desires for the year. Shannon, Sarah and I then discussed how we would reach out to others to join us. In true Visitation style, we will host a BBQ September 22nd, inviting friends to "come and see." Book and synod survey discussion groups are being considered as well as volunteer opportunities. Next time, I cook and they lead prayer!
Photo: Sister Margaret MacDonell
On Sunday, September 10th several friends and relatives gathered at Parkland Cape Breton dining room to enjoy an Open House and Afternoon Tea in honor of our Jubilarians. Sisters Ada Gordon, Anne Maureen Cleary, Evelyn McNeil and Isabel Chisholm celebrated their 60th anniversary while Sisters Faustina Grant and Margaret MacDonell observed their 70th anniversary. Sisters from the city were also in attendance along with sisters from Parkland. They all had an opportunity to be photographed cutting the beautiful cake. A great spirit prevailed and all were very pleased with their afternoon. Congratulations to all Jubilarians!