OurJourney Spring 2019 • Vol. 37 No. 2
Blest are they...
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OurJourney Spring 2019 • Vol. 37 No. 2
Our Journey is published three times a year by the Community Relations Department of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, for donors, associates, friends, relatives and employees. This publication shares the journeys of our Franciscan community as they work in joyful service in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare. Editorial Team: Elizabeth Mahoney Rydeen, editor Jan Roering, editorial assistant Amanda Lampert, graphic designer Sister Carolyn Law Sister Elise Saggau Sister Carmen Barsody Associate Geri Dietz Printed by: Spectrum Marketing Services, Little Falls, Minn. To receive this publication, please contact: Community Relations Dept. Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota 116 8th Avenue SE Little Falls, MN 56345 Phone: 320-632-2981
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Sharon Kloss receives St. Francis Award The Franciscan Sisters hosted their annual Employee Appreciation event at St. Francis Convent February 5. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Saint Francis Award. The Franciscan Sisters’ Values Committee sponsors this annual award, given to an employee who lives and extends the values of Saint Francis of Assisi and that of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls. Amy Scholl, Human Resources director, said, “Each year the employees and sisters nominate a person who manifests our Franciscan values—respect, open communication, hospitality and compassion—as they carry out their work with us. “The 2018 Francis Award recipient is Sharon Kloss, who began working for the Franciscan Sisters in 2002. Those who nominated Sharon for the award commented that she goes above and beyond, always giving 100% in getting the job done. She takes time to talk and listen to both coworkers and sisters. Sharon has a strong faith and is the right person to receive this award.” Congratulations, Sharon!
Cover: Victoria from the village of Santa Clara, San Rafael, Mexico. Photo by Associate Shawn Phillips
Our Mission:
We, Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, are a community of women religious whose members are called to live the Gospel joyfully and to reverence the earth and all of God’s creation. In the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare, we embody a life of prayer, simple living and service to those in need. We are committed to nonviolence as we recognize the need for healing in ourselves and in our world. We seek to build communities of peace and justice wherever we are called to serve. © March 2019 Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota
Sharon and Sister Julien Dirkes
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Rejoice and be glad! Dear friends, Ever since we decided to do a series on the Beatitudes, I’ve been singing the hymn Blest Are They. You know the one . . . “Blest are they, the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God.” The tune, the lyrics are beyond beautiful. You’ll find in this issue the first in Sister Jan Kilian’s series on the Beatitudes. Enjoy reading how the Franciscan community lives out the Beatitudes in today’s world. Blest are they? “Blest are we” is more appropriate for this spring issue of Our Journey, where you’ll find literally hundreds of names of people who support the mission and ministries of the Franciscan Sisters. Every person, every business, every organization is a blessing to us. Thank you for generously supporting our work and Franciscan way of life. The words of the refrain “Rejoice and be glad!” are fitting for this issue as well. We rejoice and are glad for your friendship, your love and your willingness to partner with us in joyfully living the gospel and reaching out to the poor and marginalized. Thank you! The New Year is also cause to celebrate. Sister Theodora Higgins turns 100 this month, joining six other Franciscan Sisters who have reached this milestone, four of them still living. We also celebrate the publishing of a book by Sister Elise Saggau on the history of our community from 1950-2018. It’s fascinating and a “must read.” And St. Francis Music Center and St. Francis Health & Wellness Center turn 40 this year! We have special events planned you won’t want to miss. Thank you for offering your gifts of time, talent and financial resources to the Franciscan Sisters. Indeed, blest are we . . . in countless ways. Gratefully,
Elizabeth Mahoney Rydeen Director of Development
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For they shall see God Sister Jan Kilian
Jesus taught the Beatitudes in his Sermon on the Mount, according to the gospel of Matthew 5:1-12. Amanda Lampert, an employee here at the motherhouse, asked, “How do Franciscans live the Beatitudes?” How do you answer her question? Here are responses from folks willing to check their own lives in this mirror of Jesus teaching. Sister Betty Berger writes that her favorite Beatitude is blessed are the pure of heart for they shall see God. If we hold on to nothing and are distracted by nothing, we will be living and receiving the blessings of all the beatitudes. I see an awareness in my Franciscan community that we don’t always hunger and thirst for justice, that we are not always merciful. We may have some attachment to possessions, power or reputation and not be poor in spirit. However, Sister Betty sees we do strive to begin again daily, or maybe even every hour. We visit the sick and sorrowful and pray for them. We advocate for life for everyone and share what we have both materially and spiritually. We may be afraid of criticism, but we do stand up for the beliefs we hold in our hearts. The Beatitudes are always inviting us to ever more blessedness.
brothers and sisters coming from our hearts. Franciscan Associates Joe and Jean Krause see the Beatitudes as ways to be receptive to God’s grace offered us at every moment. Jean believes a statement regarding Franciscan ministry should include the words “radical” and “countercultural.” Living the Beatitudes in a radical way, (as Francis did) is so countercultural that it reveals racism, white privilege and hunger for money, control and power. Living the Beatitudes awakens us to disparity between our values and the values of Jesus. Specifics of how we make the effort to live them is not as important as is our receptivity to grace—with open hearts longing and aching for God is the way to live the Beatitudes.
Associate Vicky Phillips finds the call of the Beatitudes present in her profession as a nurse. “My prayer each day is that my heart and hands may sense those who need God’s care extended to them, whether the patients and families I am involved with or my coworkers I work side by side with,” she said. Vicky and her husband Shawn use The Message, a Bible which gives them new life with its translation of the Beatitudes. The summary is direct and personal in this version: “Let me tell you why you are here,” and then a plan of action is laid out in Matthew, Chapter 5. The Beatitudes from The Message are Shawn’s primary scripture in his ministry in prisons, treatment centers and with those grieving. “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.” Pope Francis says in “The Call to Holiness” that the Bible uses the heart to describe our real intentions; the things we truly seek and desire come from our hearts, not our heads. “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God,” reminds us that God expects a commitment to our
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In 2014, Vicky traveled to San Rafael, Mexico, with a group from St. Gerard’s Parish in Brooklyn Center. She had the privilege of meeting Victoria in the village of Santa Clara. Victoria and Vicky, two women living in victory. “I was drawn to her by the joy in her eyes. She was grateful for the faith and happiness being shared in her village,” Vicky remembers.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
St. Francis High School G AT H E R I N G July 21, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. St. Francis Convent, Little Falls
Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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Seated: Anna Taylor, Judi Larson, Sister Rose Mae Rausch; standing: Kiera Reynolds, Sister Jan Kilian, Gary Hennen, Heidi Hoslet, Jo Hennen, Sister Michelle L’Allier, John-Caleb Vacheresse, Amanda Harrod, Sven Larson, Sue Linz, Roger Linz
The Franciscan Sisters invite former students, staff and faculty to gather on Sunday, July 21, 2019, for Mass and lunch. This is a great opportunity to enjoy one another’s company, to share memories, and to nurture and promote the Franciscan spirit that was instilled during your high school years. Please send your name, address, year of graduation and phone number, together with your registration fee, by July 1 to: Mary Ellen Imdieke 3395 125 Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55449-6572 763-785-0295 •
[email protected] Registration fee: $20 per person. Checks payable to Franciscan Sisters. After July 1, $25.
For eight years, Sister Rose Mae Rausch lived at the Franciscan Welcoming House in St. Cloud and was a pillar for the Franciscan Community Volunteers program. Former volunteer Kyle Lamb said, “Sister Rose Mae brought a sense of deep spiritual wisdom and presence.” Pat Flicker remembers meeting Sister Rose Mae on her first day on the job. “She immediately made me feel welcome. She became my mentor and fostered in me the Franciscan values. I have been blessed to have this amazing woman in my life.” Sister Rose Mae moved to the Motherhouse in February to continue her ministry of prayer, presence and listening. 2019 Spring Our Journey
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Sister Theodora Higgins celebrates 100 years Janet Marian Higgins was born March 27, 1919, in Cobbs Hospital, St. Paul, the first and only child of Eben Higgins and Marian (Corser) Higgins. Her mother Marian was an artist who specialized in the delicate art of china painting. Her father Eben worked at Montgomery Ward. In her youth, Janet was known for her sense of adventure and identified as a tomboy, often playing with the boys of the neighborhood. At Groveland Park Grade School, she excelled in art, literature and science. She tells the story that in 1927, when she was about 8 years old, a woman named Gladys Gray came to work for the Higgins family because the mother was not well. Gray had a friend who had a friend who had attended the wedding of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Through this connection, Gray had received a small piece of the Lindbergh wedding cake, which she shared with little Janet. By that time the piece was approximately the size of a fingernail. Janet became famous around the neighborhood as she showed the other kids her “piece of Charles Lindbergh’s wedding cake.” Lindbergh was Janet’s hero. Janet attended Durham Hall with the Sisters of St. Joseph, but had to quit after ninth grade because of her mother’s illness. She then cared for her mother, who died in 1939 when Janet was just 20 years old. By then, she was responsible for running the household, which included her father, grandfather and uncle. Although Janet was raised as a Methodist, after her mother’s death she started to explore other churches. Eventually she felt called to Roman Catholicism. At 23, she became a Catholic and a parishioner of St. Mark’s Church in St. Paul. She soon began to seek ways to live her life more devoutly. Janet’s friend Helen Hofman recommended a visit to Little Falls, where Hofman’s aunt, Sister Mary Anastasia Ohmann, was the mother general of the Franciscan Sisters. Five months later, the young convert entered the congregation. She was formally received into
Sisters Cabrini Loerzel and Theodora, 2005
the novitiate on August 12, 1944, and given the name Sister Mary Theodora, a name she cherished because, in Greek, it means “gift of God.” After her profession, Sister Theodora worked for a short time in the convent laundry but was soon sent to the St. Cloud Children’s Home. Here she spent two years, before beginning a two-year stint as a prefect at St. Francis High School in Little Falls. She then returned to the Children’s Home and served in housekeeping and in the baby cottage. Six years later, she began a career in healthcare as a nurses’ aide at St. Otto’s Home in Little Falls, during which time she earned a certificate in geriatrics from St. Thomas College in St. Paul. From 1963 to 1969, she was a physical therapy aide at St. James Home in Perham. In 1969, Sister Theodora returned to St. Francis Convent to help out as a receptionist, but was soon placed in charge of housekeeping. In 1983, she became a dietary aide in the motherhouse food service department, a position she held until her retirement in 2011. She was tasked with -Continued, Page 7
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keeping the sisters’ dining room tidy. This pleased her, as she always loved things to be neat and clean. It also gave her many opportunities to assist older sisters as they picked up their meals. Over the years, Sister Theodora served in a number of capacities, caring for both old and young. Of all her responsibilities, she most enjoyed working with the elderly. No matter what her assigned duties, however, she always found time for her favorite hobby—exquisite crewel work— for which she created original designs. During the years when she was able, she often hosted a small sale before Christmas, featuring her own products. Her needlework was also used for community craft sales and as gifts. In 1986, Sister Carla Przybilla (then community minister) observed that Sister Theodora was always even-tempered and cheerful, seeing God’s providence in all the events of her life. Those whom she touched, whether the elderly in nursing homes, adolescents in high school, children at the Children’s Home, sister companions who lived and worked with her, or those who now care for her in her old age (and who affectionately call her “Teddy”), might all attest to Sister Carla’s description and be grateful that they had known, over the years, such a lovely person. Happy 100th birthday, Sister Theodora!
Sister Theodora at St. James Hospital, Perham, 1967
Catholic Charities’ Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Tex, began in 2014 when huge numbers of unaccompanied immigrant children began coming to the United States from Central America. Upon arrival at the center, the immigrant families receive hygiene products, a set of clothes and a snack bag. Next, they meet with a contracted travel agent, who takes care of registration and arranges for getting them to the city in the United States where the sponsor, who pays for their transportation, lives. Many sleep overnight and leave the next morning. Sister Gloria Haider moved to McAllen last October. She’s grateful to be volunteering at the Respite Center. She’s impressed with the staff who handles the administrative work and the commitment of the volunteers. Most of the time everything is well organized—except for the days when the center has around 450 people. “Then there is chaos of which we try to bring some order!” Sister Gloria said. “The people who come to the center are very grateful for our help. After a long journey, the center provides a short respite and meets some immediate needs. The newcomers leave happier, knowing they have been treated with respect.”
Sister Gloria sorts hygiene products at the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Tex.
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Love: our response to racism Associate Garry L. Dahl
When first asked by Sister Carol Schmit to be a participant in the Franciscan community’s inquiry into racism, I was excited and willing to do so. My wife JoAnn and I were tasked with engaging in conversation with an African American gentleman and his wife, who is white, with hopes of gaining insights into how race and racism has impacted their lives. I was also asked to share in written form my reflections on the encounter. Having had incredibly rich friendships and experiences with individuals and communities of color, and because I like to write, I felt suitably equipped for the task. However, the adage “you don’t know what you don’t know” has taken on greater meaning through this process. Understanding racism and engaging it up close and personal is a dauntingly complex and humbling challenge. Racism in America is a deeply embedded systemic dysfunction that favors those of us who are white. The reality and challenge of white privilege has come into clearer focus and my own complicity illuminated. Therefore, it is of utmost importance I/we seek to grow our understanding of racism by reading, engaging in conversation, listening with our hearts, viewing informative videos and praying always for an expanded capacity to respond with actionable transformative love.
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The gentleman I engaged in conversation spoke of how in his family the consistent mantra was “to be successful we have to work harder, go the extra mile and be better than everyone else if we hope to find success. Being black and successful in our systemically biased culture requires great effort.” It seems to me that our culture demands that our black brothers and sisters demonstrate their worth while often failing to honor their inherent worth and dignity as children of God. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the Berlin wall in 1964 and said the following: “It is indeed an honor to be in this city, which stands as a symbol of the divisions of men on the face of the earth, for here on either side of the wall are God’s children and no man-made barrier can obliterate that fact. Whether it be East or West, men and women search for meaning, hope for fulfillment, yearn for faith in something beyond themselves, and cry desperately for love and community to support them in this pilgrim journey.” Our friend greatly admired Dr. King, who in the above statement reminds us of the indivisible nature of God’s love which no wall can impede. Our present political climate was also of great concern to our couple. It seems “making America great again” is not perceived as an inclusive invitation to shared greatness but a fear-based, trademarked slogan seeking to secure power and privilege while relegating transformative racial equality to the back of the bus. For persons of color, racism is an ever-present dynamic, which demands they be ever vigilant to prejudice, inequality, bigotry and systemic injustice. On this shared journey, we Franciscans are challenged to affirm loves capacity to “make all things new” and reaffirm “We shall overcome” for “Christ has overcome.” For us, love is and must always be our response to racism.
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Clare, pure of heart Associate Geri Dietz
It was my delight to listen to Associate Mary Donnell’s favorite story about Saint Clare. Clare was a noblewoman who was about 12 years younger than Francis and loved to listen to him preach. She lived in an age when women were vigilantly guarded by their parents, especially if they were of a wealthy family. Clare chose not to take advantage of the benefits of the nobility and, instead of being served by others, she decided to serve the poor. On Palm Sunday, when she was only 18, Clare attended Mass and received a palm branch from the hand of the bishop. Usually the young women process in a line for the distribution of palms; but he went up to her and gave her a palm. Some think perhaps the bishop knew what was going to happen and this was his way of approving the plan. That night, Clare sneaked out of her home. Clare arrived at the Portiuncula during the night and found Francis and the brothers waiting for her in prayer before a candlelit altar. Francis cut Clare’s long hair in the form of a tonsure, the custom of cutting some or all of the hair on the scalp as a sign of humility or when adopting a religious commitment. Clare is considered with Francis as the founder of the Franciscan Second Order, the Poor Clares. Espousing the values of continual conversion, contemplation, poverty and humility, Clare lived a long life. Mary is committed to her faith, trusting God to lead her in everyday life. She volunteers as a companion with the elderly, makes rosaries for missions in Mexico, volunteers at the grade school as a “Prayer Buddy,” knits hats for the children in her classroom and is an active member of Koininia. Oh! Did I say she is employed and married, too? Whew! Mary feels a deep connection with Clare’s story. A cancer diagnosis resulted in many months of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. One of the consequences of her treatment was losing her hair. Daily she watched clumps, lumps and handfuls of hair fall as she brushed her hair. An Internet search on cancer and hair loss for women resulted in 81,600,000 entries. Still, she felt a certain solitude on how to deal with her circumstances. Mary was determined to trust God to lead her through this
Mary lives the gospel values with a Franciscan spirit.
whatever the outcome. She was reading a book, “Francis and Jesus” by Murray Bodo, OFM. In it, she pondered over how Clare willingly desired her hair cut. Clare, in her endeavor of embracing poverty and becoming a religious sister, willingly offered to free herself of her own hair. Mary saw Clare as an exemplar of inner beauty, significant simplicity, and a mentor of birthing a new spirituality for women who live the gospel values with a Franciscan spirit. Mary put aside her ego and welcomed the poverty and humble stance of living with cancer treatments. She once called her hair loss her battle scars. Later, a friend challenged her to celebrate her new way of living simply with herself. “Celebrate? Me? This?” Mary then went swimming. Lap after lap she swam without a cap and felt amazing. She treats this time in her life as a gift where she learned more about herself, Francis and Clare, and God. Mary says she is more joyful and positive, knowing she doesn’t have to waste time being preoccupied with things she cannot control. “It’s freeing! Really!” she said.
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Partners in ministry, Greetings to you! We Franciscan Sisters got our start by begging. We needed funds to start our first hospital and initial ministries, and we went out begging. Sometimes support came in the form of much appreciated chickens or produce. As our mission expanded, so did your support. Years ago, there was a need for a hospital in Breckenridge. We launched the project, and people supported it and made it happen. When we wanted to establish a mission in Mexico, people responded. Today, that successful mission continues because of generous donors. Last summer, we presented specific needs for our elder sisters in Clare Residence and Angela Community . . . and the funding came. We asked, and you responded. To everyone listed in the pages that follow, to those who wish to remain anonymous and to all those who have supported us in the past, thank you! Thank you for walking with us in ministry and with those on the margins who need our love. My sisters and I hold you in grateful prayer every day. Again, thank you! Peace and all good, Sister Carol Schmit Community Minister
This issue of Our Journey recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations that have made cash, planned and in-kind gift donations to the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, during the calendar year, January 1 – December 31, 2018. Every effort has been made to recognize donors according to their wishes, including those who wish to remain anonymous. If names have been listed incorrectly, omitted or appear against the donor’s wishes, we apologize and encourage you to bring the matter to our attention by contacting Elizabeth Rydeen (320-632-0624) so the error can be corrected.
Thank you We extend out sincere thanks to our many donors who wish to remain anonymous. A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phyllis Ackerman Beatrice Ackley Advanced Repair, St. Cloud Myrna & Myron Ahle Robert & Marty Ahles Ellen Akotchik Germaine Allen, Estate of William Altenhofen
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Barbara & Ralph Altenweg Amazon Smile Leo Ament Trudi Amundson George & Mary Kay Anderberg Andre Anderson Bernice Anderson Elroy R. & Roxann G. Anderson John & Martha Anderson
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Larry D. & Lynn Anderson Lowell & Karen Anderson Margret & David Anderson Mary K. Anderson Richard H. & Susan Anderson Steve & Carol Anderson Walter & Patricia Andres Kathleen Angus Terry & Michelle Angus
Ann Anosike Phyllis Antognozzi Aroha Philanthropies Rose Arendt Jeri & Lee Arendt Patricia Arnold Robert & Linda Arnold Shirley Arvidson Kathleen Aschenbrenner
Ruth Atkinson Anne Attea Frank Auge Cheryl Austin Darryl & Linda Avila Noemi & Harold Aylesworth B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janice Babcock Ethel Backes
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Mary Backlund Marie Bagan Ivan & Patricia Baggenstoss Marina Bahmer Bill & Beverly Bailey Pat & Jay Bailey Nadi Bajda Steve Bajtosh Tammy Baker Bob & Sue Baker Kathleen Kimball Baker Kay Callahan Baker Linda Baker Dave & Sandy Baldwin Bev Bales Rev. Timothy Baltes Mona Banasek Ray & Dorothy Banick Richard Banish Mary Banker Gordon & Bonnie Barbeln Gregg & Teri Barbeln Margaret Barbeln Stacy & Carol Barbour Victor Barela Dennis & Julie Ann Barnack Bob & Jane Barnes Barbara Barnett Robert Barni Christopher & Claudia Barnier David & Sally Barry Max & Mary Ann Barsness Blanch Barsody David & Lesli Barsody Geri Barsody Mark & Kay Bartel John & Mary Barthel Lloyd Barthel Missy & Chad Barthelemy Rita Bartl Doreen F. Bartos Gayle Bassett Diane Bauer Gerald & Donna Bauer Mary Ann Bauer Matthew & Beth Bauer Robert Bauer Dorothea & Gilbert Bauman Gary & Ann Baumeister Laurel Baxter Dick & Sheryl Baynes Roger & Donn Beaubien Rev. Mitchell Bechtold Rev. Thomas Becker
Kevin D. & Irene V. Becker Mark Becker Roseanne Becker Kathleen Beckmann Peter & Joan Bednarczyk Maribeth & Jim Bedtke Bryant & Robyn Beehler Frank & Rosemary Beert Bill Bell John M. Bell Julie Bell Walter & LeAnn Beneke Betty Bengston Terriel Bennett Bonita & John Benschoter Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud Iolaine Benson James Benson Quentin & Joanne Benson Carol A. Bentley Helen Klaers Bentrud Lisa Bentzin Msgr. Thomas J. Bergin Judy Berglin Joan Bergman David & Linda Bergum Raymond & Agnes Bernard Terry & Dorothy Bernardy Gary & Kathryn Berndt Andrew & Bernice Bertram Janice & Joseph Beste Patrick & Susan Bettenberg Joseph & Helen Bettendorf Doug & Marian Beumer Marilyn Beyer Paul & Luanne Beyreuther Michael & Karen Bibeau Clara Bieganek David & Ann Bieganek James & Joan Bieganek Alvin & Sharon Bieniek Clarence & Joan Bieniek Florence Billig Mary Alice Binder Marjorie Biniek Brad Bischoff Dewayne & Dorothy Bisek Clem Bitzan Dick & Mimi Bitzan Pamela R. Bizal Julie Bizzell Scott & Margaret Bjorklund Mary Bjorn James & Alice Blake
Elvira Blank Joel Blank Werner & Carol Bloch Delores Bloch Theresa Blommer Nicole Blume Lisa M. Bock Daniel & Marilyn Boeckermann Gerald & Mary Jane Boeckermann Arlene Boeckmann Jane & Jody Boedigheimer John & Mary Boege Rosemary Boehm, Estate of Sharon Boerner Gary & Colleen Boesen John & Melanie Boesen Howard Boeser Jackie Bohlig Tom & Jill Books Loren & Deanna Boone Christopher L. Boorn George & Deloris Booth Rodney & Sue Borden John & Diane Borgert Pamela Borgmann Robert Borkowski Ann Bos Faye Boser Gilbert & Lillian Boser Larry & Doris Boser Rod & Patricia Boser Jim & Shirley Boster Brian Botzet Melvin & Marian Botzet David & Mary Ann Bouley Rose Anne Bowe, Estate of Phyllis Bowling Patricia Boyle Maureen Bozicevich Mary T. Bozzo Clarice Bradway Mary Jean & Michael Brady James & Irene Brady Brandl Motors, Little Falls Greg & Julene Brant Theresa Brantl Jeanne Brase Peter & Susan Brasket Brass Family Foundation Marlene Braun Mary Braun Mark & Angie Braun Richard & Katherine Braun
Robert & Bernice Braun Cathy & Dennis Bray Daniel & Ellie Breister Dianne Brenny Terrence & Carolyn Brenny Brenny Transportation, St. Cloud Steve & Marlene Bresnahan Robert & Mary Joyce Breuer Elreda Brewster Briggs & Morgan, Mpls. Carol & Dan Briles John & Diane Brinkman Charles Briscoe Sandra Brisk Colleen Britz Larry & Bea Britz Cyrilla Brixius Ken & Jan Brixius Denise Brogna Phil & Bonnie Bromen Gib & Doris Bromenschenkel Larry & Dorothy Bromenshenkel Donna Brooks Ken & Mary Broshofske Bruce & Patricia Brotten Beatrice & Keith Brown Gloria & Chris Brown Irene Brown Mary B. Brown Ron & Kay Brown Marlene Brulla Doris Brunelle Connie Brust Eldon & Sharon Brustuen Wayne & Cory Brutger MayVis Bruzek Marsha L. Bryan Janet Buczek John & Marilyn Bueckers Dorine Buerman Wilma Buhl Butch & Carol Bukowski Mary E. Bukowski Michael & Victoria Bump Marti & Ronald Bunde Robert & Antonette Burger Brian & Marsha Burgeson Rita Burgeson Sam Burgeson Eugene & Joyce Burghardt Betty Burns David & Judith Burns Jane M. Burns Richard & Barbara Burrock
Bernice Bursch Kevin & Lisa T. Bursch Romaine & Geraldine Bursey Leona Burton Shirley Burton Louise Burzynski Jane T. Busch Donald E. Buzzell Amby Bzdok C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Cadotte Mary Ann Caesar Kathleen Cahalan Justine Cain John & Catherine Calabrese Nancy Campbell Mark & Camilla Cane Joseph & Linda Capistrant Mary Strand & Vince Capizzo Peter & Glenda Capizzo Brad & Debbie Carlson Lorraine Carlson Mary Nickel Carlsrud Jean T. Carpenter Mary R. Carpenter Mary Catherine Carroll Cars for Neighbors, Blaine Irene Casey Marcia Casper Thomas & Diane Cassady Gloria Soto & Michael Cassidy James & Betty Cassidy Martin Cassidy Robert Cassidy Thomas & Ruth Cassidy Joe & Jane Leyden Cavanaugh Raymond & Gloria Cekalla Central MN Noon Optimist Club, Kimball Natale & Patricia Cerutti Donna Chandler Eunice Childs Dorothy Chizek Mary Christenson Christian Brothers Services, Romeoville, IL Diana & Tom Christian Tom & Bernice Christian Church of St. Andrew, Elk River Deborah Churchill Lawrence & Betty Cipperly Robert Claesgens Mary M. & Michael H. Clark Gladys Clasemann
Donating to the Franciscan Sisters Please, feel free to express any wishes you may have for your gift. However, be advised that in order to ensure that donors will be entitled to a federal income tax deduction, Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota (FSLF), is required by Internal Revenue Service rulings to retain full authority over the assets granted to it and cannot accept gifts that are required by the donor to be paid, or to be used, only to further the work of a specific individual or that are required to be used in another country by FSLF or a foreign charity or religious institute. 2019 Spring Our Journey
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Together in mission, together in ministry Sister Cordy Korkowski, director of Donor Relations While attending the National Catholic Development Conference in Chicago last fall, I heard this quote from Henri Nouwen’s writings, “Donors want to help you grow your mission.” I always believed this concept, but hearing it in the keynote presentation affirmed it once again. It warmed my heart that this Dutch theologian, author of The Spirituality of Fundraising, was held in such high esteem. As I began my article for this spring issue, where so many friends, family and partners in ministry are named, I reflected on the content of the development conference. It’s true, our donors certainly help us grow our mission. Your gifts bring sustainability to our ministries and make our work, our mission, our way of life possible. As you know, we have a variety of ways we seek donations and support for our ministries. With each issue of Our Journey, I look forward to putting my thanks to you in writing. These last months, the work of development held many exciting moments. Our August appeal, which focused on the needs of our elder sisters, was an awesome success. Our donors found this appeal especially meaningful and donated $57,000. Thank you! In September, I had the honor of inviting 13 donors to secure a matching grant of $27,000 for our Give to the Max efforts. It was done in a jiffy, and that core group of donors was happy to respond. The day of the event, November 15, I stayed up until midnight to “watch the returns come in.” When all was said and done, we raised over $74,000 for our ministries. Thank you!
Sisters Marguerite Ostendorf and Cordy Korkowski open mail on a busy December morning.
Finally, our Christmas giving, including responses to our annual Christmas appeal and other donations sent in honor of Jesus’ birth, brought in gifts of over $248,600 from donors across the country. We received hundreds of gifts in December alone, many accompanied by prayer requests. In January, a blessing for these special prayer intentions was part of the liturgy. Be assured the sisters will continue to pray for all donors throughout the year.
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Rita Marie Clasemann David Cleveland John & Kathleen Clifford Michael G. & Mary H. Cline Ann M. Cohan Art & Marilyn Coleman Debra E. Collins Diane & Michael Collins James & Dodee Colombe Commercial Contractors, Melrose Tom & Paulette Como Steve & Rosemary Comstock Gail M. Condon Patrick & Patricia Conley Fran Conneely Barbara Connors Conny’s Creamy Cone, St. Paul Jerry & Vicki Cool Michael & Carol Cool Gregory & Donna Cooley Irene Corbett J. H. Cossette Mary Constance Crane Anthony & Margaret Cremers Dawn Crosby Diane & David Cross Rev. Jerry Crow Rodney & Gladys Crowe Julie K. Culberson Culinex, Sartell Robert & Isabel Curley Dennis & Mary Czech Janice Czech Leonard Czech D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathleen J. Dabbs Judith Dahill Garry & JoAnn Dahl Sr. Corrine Dahlheimer, SSND Robert & Patricia Dahlheimer Vernon L. Dahlheimer Charitable Fund Ruthann Dahm John & Loretta Dahmus Mary C. Dalbec Robert & Sharon Dalen Rev. Gerald Dalseth Raymond & Carol Dalzell Dung Tien & Nga Dang Arthur & Darlene Daniels Michael & Gayle Dargis Jeanne Davis Ted & Angie Davis Lenore Dawson Jeffrey & Sarah Balinskas DeBevec Mary A. Decker James Decker Elaine Deeney Barbara DeFoe LaVerne Dehler Ralph Dehler Alex & Kathleen Dehmer Betty Dehn Cyril & Thelma Dehn
John & Diane Deick Mario & Carol DeMatteis Duane DeMesy Jeanette Denfeld James & Rose Denn Patrick & Marilynne Dennehy Jan Desai Design Electronics, Little Falls Wilbur Desrocher Bill DeWitt Maria M. Dias Darlene Dick Thomas & Barbara Diderrich Ann & Alex Didier Family Charitable Fund Carol Diedrich Dolores Dietz Rick & Geri Dietz Norma Dillenburg Art & Marlene Dingmann Gerald Dingmann Joyce Dinndorf Paul & Kathy Dinndorf John & Judy Dinsmore Clarence & Linda Dirkes Wayne Dirkman Phyllis & David Dobis Veronica Doble Elaine Dockendorf Denis & Karen Dolan Janet Dolan Patty Doll Rogelio & Rechelle Dolor John & Sandra Doman Mark Dombeck Joan Dombovy Donald & Kay Domrose Mary & Mike Dongoski Terry & Miriam Donnan Brian & Brenda Donnay Joel & Mary Donnell Geraldine Donnelly Bernard Doom Dennis & JoAnn Doran Paula & Randy Doroff Joseph & Jacqueline Doty Joan Doubek William & Jeanne Shapiro Downey Margaret Dragseth Patricia & William Driscoll John Driste Lois Drontle Karen DuBord James Duerr Deborah Duffert Delores Duffy Jan Duhnke Lynn & Tom Dukowitz Gregory A. Dumonceaux Patrick & Jean Dunks Diane & Tom Dunn Kelly Dunnahoo Mike & Brenda Dupont Irene Durant Helen Duritsa
Eileen & Jim Dwyer Kathleen & Joseph Dwyer Julie Dzieweczynski E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James & Bev Ebner Marvel Ebner Robert Ebner Toni Ebner Paul & Roxanne Ebnet Phyllis Eccles Edward Eccleston Peter T. Eckstrom Janell Eddy Charles Ehlen Sharon Ehnstrom Dick Eich Pauline Eichten Lois Johnson & William Eiffert Ron & Mary Lou Eldred Barbara F. Eller Steven & Sheila Ellingboe Pastor Tully Ellsberg John Elsenpeter Ronald & Margaret Elsner Joseph & Lisa Eltgroth Richard & Louise Eltgroth Virginia Empey Maureen Endres Mardelle England Patti Epsky David & Katherine Epstein Kathleen Erickson Renee Erickson Rosemary Erickson Chuck & Pat Ernst Marie Esplan Kathy Etzel David & Darla Euteneuer Mel & Julie Euteneuer Bernie & Nancy Evans Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Evenson Cynthia & Richard Eversman Jan & Jeff Everson Kathryn Eveslage Mary M. Eveslage F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lana Faber William Faig Lucy Fallon Wanda A. Fandino Lannell & Mary Farmer Alvin Fasen Carl & Mary Fasen Rita Fasen
Ken Fedor Jerome & Annette Fedor Ramona Fedor Steven & Kathryn Feeny Susan Felix-Mueller Mary K. Felland Merle & Kathy Felling Margene Fennell Bernard Ferche Juliana Fernandez Frank & Kathryn Ferrera Kate Festler Marlene Fiala Donna & Troy Field Lois Filipek Mary Jean Filippi Austin Finch Judith Finch Mark Trainor & Rosanne Fischer Mike & Sandra Fischer Peter & Lorraine Fischer Golden R. Fisk Rachel Fitzgerald James & Hulene Fitzpatrick Five Wing Arts Council Bill & Barb Flaig Rev. David Flanagan Kathryn Flansburg Joanne Fleck Harold & Mary Fleegel Paul Fleegel Steve & Kathy Fleegel Dan & Diane Fleming Patricia Flicker Eugene Floersch Bruce & Mary Fogle Thomas & Darlene Foley Phil & Mary Ann Force Elsie Forcelle Richard & Gail Olson Foreman Edith A. Foren Susan Forneris Lynn & Debbie Forssberg Don & Jean Forster Rudy & Dorothy Forster Gregory & Ruth Ann Fosnaugh Randal & Jewell Fossum Stephen & Sharon Fowler Donald & Margaret Foyt Linda Frageman Margaret A. France Franciscan Life Group, Waite Park Karen Marie Frank
Jerry Fredricksen Conrad & Mary Rae Freeberg Mary & Jerome Freeman Donna Freihammer Carole & Charles French Hank & Bobbi French Alan & Nancy Frerich Martha Frerich Jerry & Marge Frerichs Mary Frericks George & Carol Frey Janet Fricke Joe & Diane Friebe Rev. Francis L. Fried Michael & Corrine Fritz Jeff & Donna Fromm Rev. Al & Dorothy Baldwin Fry Sue & Louie Frykman FSC Foundation Edward Fulton Bruce & Karen Furlong Mary E. Furman Carol Furnstahl Tom & JoyGenea Furnstahl Dave & Rachel Fuss G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joyce Gagne Marcy Gallus Deb Galvez Gerry & Annette Gangl Thomas & Mary Ellen Gangl Mary Lou Gannon, Estate of Dianne Gapinski Pauline Garcia Sheila & Scott Gardner Eugene & Magdalene Garman Michael K. Garrity Gerald & Margaret Gartner Mark & Julie Gartner Valerius Gasperlin Floyd & Jeanette Gast Marilyn & Rollin Gates Robert & Maggie Gatz Carole Gebhardt Sylvia Geis Olle Geislinger Susan Gentz Dennis & Dianna George Alan & Beverly Gerads Kenneth & Alice Gerads Lisa & Peter Germscheid James & Alma Gersich Maureen Gertken Getsch Charitable Trust
I (Lisa) donate to the Franciscan Sisters because two of the sisters were my teachers at St. Mary’s School in Morris. I have kept in touch with them through the years and enjoy visiting them in Little Falls. I was extremely impressed with the beautiful facility where everyone was so kind and welcoming and devoted to living faithfully. I saw the sisters spreading God’s love in many ways, and I want to help them continue to do this. — Lisa and Clayton Phipps, Brusett, Mont. Mary Fazio Dennis & Ardelle Feda Richard & Rita Feddema
Urban & Dorothy Frank Louise C. Franklin Mary Franklin
Jeannie Getz Eleanor Ghostley Mildred Gibbard
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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a saint for today Elizabeth Rydeen
Anyone who designates a planned gift and names the Franciscan Sisters as a beneficiary is automatically a member of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Society. How fitting that years ago we chose Saint Elizabeth as our patron saint of planned giving. She was a royal woman who embraced the Franciscan values and dedicated her life to the poor. Elizabeth was born a princess in 1207 to Queen Gertrude and King Andreas of Hungary. She was beautiful and charming and, at an early age, recognized the differences between life in the royal court and that of serfs beyond the castle walls. She was married at age 14 to Ludwig of Thuringia. As a young bride, Elizabeth spent extensive time in prayer and refused to wear jewels and fancy dress. After the birth of her first child, Brother Roger, a Franciscan friar became Elizabeth’s spiritual director. She never met Francis in person, but learned the Franciscan way from the friars, who were impressed with Elizabeth’s simplicity and care of the poor. Elizabeth was keen to the hardships of the serfs and used her resources to alleviate their sufferings. During the floods of 1225, she used all of the food reserves from her husband’s territories to feed the starving. She also turned a building near the castle into a hospital, even taking some of the sickest into the castle to care for them. Ludwig approved, saying Elizabeth cared for the poor out of love for God. Ludwig died in 1226; three weeks later, their third child was born. These two events changed Elizabeth’s life completely. On Christmas Eve, during a snowstorm, she left the castle and sought refuge with the Franciscans. Life in the castle was incompatible with the life style she had chosen. She left of her own accord on the evening when Mary and Joseph sought shelter for the poor infant Jesus. Soon after, Elizabeth was received into the Secular Franciscan Order. She made a new home in Marburg, 14
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where she built a hospital in honor of Saint Francis and personally cared for the poor. She continued this prayerful and charitable lifestyle until her death in 1231 at age 24. She was canonized a saint in 1235. Members of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Society are remembered in daily Mass and the sisters’ prayers. Masses are offered periodically throughout the year and upon the death of each member. Other benefits include an invitation to Donor Day and substantial tax savings. If you have questions, please contact Sister Bernice Ebner, director of Planned Giving: 320-632-0699 or
[email protected]. The Franciscan Sisters give thanks for all members of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary and hold them in prayer.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Society Bob & Shirley Albrecht Geri Barsody Dick & Mimi Bitzan Kenneth & Dorothy Bjorklund Elizabeth Black Loren & Deanna Boone Violet Budreck Charles & Emma Buhl Robert Claesgens Edward & Elizabeth Clark James Decker Joel & Mary Donnell Jim & Beverly Ebner Toni Ebner Pauline Eichten Mel & Julie Euteneuer Sam & Eileen Ford Tom & JoyGene Furnstahl Sylvia Geis Jackie & Deacon Dave Holst Mary Ellen Imdieke Rex & Monica Ingram Mary Alice Kalkbrenner Ron & Margaret Keller Donald W. Kjonaas Theresa Knier Barbara Koch Elaine Kolles Norbert & Donna Korkowski Patty Korkowski Jean & Joseph Krause Rev. Anthony Kroll
Bob & Joyce Kvanbeck Connie Lacher Ralph & Louise L’Allier Paulette & Larry Lappi John & Arlene Leisen Dennis & Karen Mathiason Jerome & Sharon Meier Barbara Montione Louise Mulvaney Joyce Nelson Mary Jean Niedzielski Eunsook & Seungwoo Park Ann Sang & Jerry Pietrzak Virginia Plettl Thomas Rauch Lori & James Rausch Susan Riley Robert & Monika Rivers Richard Ruhoff Duane & Terry Sakry Bertha Schiller Darlene Schmitt John & Margaret A. Schroeder Lorraine Shafer Arnold Soenneker Dean & Merrisue Soutor Ron & Sharon Spanier Elmer & Jaletta Stommes Helen Taffe Hortulana Van Sloun Janice Weniger Rev. Nicholas Zimmer
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BAR Saturday, April 6, 2019 4:30 - 7P.M. St. Francis Convent, 116 8th Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN
Adults $10 • Children (5-12 years) $5 Children under 5 years - Free Tickets available at the door or by calling: (320)632-2981, Monday - Saturday
Proceeds Benefit
St. Francis Health and Wellness Center and St. Francis Music Center, Little Falls
Sister Janice Wiechman leads the mission in San Rafael, Mexico, together with Sisters Ange Mayers and Mary Dumonceaux and several dedicated lay people. She’s involved in the education program at Casa Franciscana and parish ministry in the outlying villages. Parish ministry offers a wide variety of opportunities to serve others and respond to the needs of the community. One of her activities is visiting the sick, homebound and elders, especially in the mountain villages. Sister Janice accompanies Father Neri, and while he celebrates Mass, she makes home visits, which allows her to engage more parishioners. She meets not only the elder or sick person but also other members of the family who may need support. In addition to chatting and getting to know the families, she reads the Gospel for the following Sunday, offers prayer and brings Communion.
Sister Janice (seated-center) also responds to special requests. For a year and a half she’s been meeting monthly with three couples interested in the Associate Relationship. Here they are together planning a retreat.
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Thank you Michael & Jody Gibbs Holly Giese Ambrose & Patricia Giesen Susan Gilbertson David & Karen Gilgenbach Michael & Mary Gillespie Judy & Lance Gillham Patricia Gilmer-VanDorp Robert & Marilyn Girtz Jacky Glatzmaier Rose Marie Gleich Susan Boyle-Glidden Rick & Suzie Glodek Leonard & Dorothy Gloeb Dave & Becky Glomstad Jim & Cyndee Gmach Mary Godfrey Bridget Godzala Floyd & Margaret Goenner Les & Doris Goenner Ann Goerdt Marcia Goff Mary Goldammer Roland & Jan Goldammer William & Colette Goldammer Kathleen Goldammer-Copeland Goldsmith Jewelry, Little Falls Russ & Luann Goldstein Donald & Jeanne Goligowski Gerry & Janice Gordon Anita M. Goth James & Kathlyn Gottwalt Art & Barb Grachek Elizabeth Grady Mary Beth Grady Jim & Mary Ann Graeve Tom & Sandra Grandin, Jr. Graphic Finishing Services, Coon Rapids Mary Graves Alice Gray Robyn Gray Damas & Eileen Grebinoski Kathryn & James Green Paul M. Greene Betty Grenier Georgine Griesing Diane Griffin Michael & Laurie Griffith Chester Grobschmidt Adam Grochowski Adella Gross Alfred & Bernadine Gross Charles & Barbara Gross Thomas Gross Cletus Grossman Margaret Grossman Mary Ellen Grossman Mary Jane Grow Dave & Mary Gruenes Marilyn Grundman David & Maureen Guay
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Dennis & Kathleen Heinze Leo & Beverly Heinze Janet Heirigs Patrick Held Janice Helmer Anna & Susan Helms Leo & Mary Jo Hemmesch Anita Hendrickx Charles & Barbara Henkel Roger & Marjorie Henkemeyer Renee Hennemann Gary & Jo Hennen Robert & Mary Jane Hennen Bruce Hensley Glen & Mary Hentges Willard & Karlene Herbrand Richard & Maurine Herbst Peggy Herges Charles Herlofsky Suzanne Herold George Heroux Keith & Patricia Hesli Dana & Virginia Hetland Richard & Diane Heuring
David & Sybil Hopkins John Hoppe Judy Hoppe Barbara Hortsch Lawrence Hortsch Kevin & Cheryl Hoskins Gerald Hoslet Gregory S. Hoslet Mariann Host Alice Houle Mary Sue House Janis Hovda Lucille Hovland Eileen Howard Jerald & Juliana Howard Gloria Hudoba Lorraine Huebner John Huelsman Karen Huffine Keith & Julie Hughes Dolores Huls Shannon Hultmark Roy & Nellie Humbert Tom & Jacki Humphrey
Donna Jansen Bill & Deb Janssen Laurie & Dick Janssen Steve Januschka Rose Marie Januszewski Florence Jaramillo Rosella Jarnot Agnes & Michael Jelacie Jerry & Charlene Jelinski Anthony & Marlene Jennissen Dean & Lisa Jennissen Eugene & Claudette Jennissen Harold & Jean Jennissen Robert & Patricia Jennissen Cathleen Jensen Virginia Jensen Elaine Jochum Daniel & Judith Johannes Roger & Suzanne Johnson Susan & Mark Johnson Bruce & Michelle Johnson Cliff & Betty Johnson David & Maria Johnson DoLores Johnson
Jerome & Kim Guerin Bruce & Barbara Guggemos Dale & Ruth Ann Guimont Phil & Shelley Gurbada Amado & Marylinda Gutierrez Jim & Jennifer Guttu Floyd Guyott H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Becky L. Haaf Marilyn & David Haak Janet & Robert Haarman John & Janet Haas Patricia Haas Gloria & Bill Hafner Leona Hagen Nancy Hagen Lucille Hagert Joanne Hagstrom Mary Ann Haiden Lawrence Haider Beth Hamer George Hamernick We donate to the Franciscan Sisters because of Sister Rose Mae Joanne Hamilton Rausch, the first sister we ever knew. We liked her enthusiasm when Paul Hamilton she served as administrator of two parishes in Alabama. Dan and I Charles & Carole Hamilton, III Steven Hammond had lots of fun and have many stories about our time together. Later, Cheri Hample Sister Rose Mae did impressive work in the Mexico mission. We like to Deborah Hanghian donate to organizations that serve children. Dalorus Hanowski — Dan and Joyce Lucy, Sylacauga, Ala. Gerald & Susan Hanson Darlene Hapka Dirk & Pamela Hyde Don & Marge Heurung Dolores & Curtis Johnson Henry & Karin Harder Patricia Hill Donald & Carolyn Johnson I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John & Barbara Harrigan Hilmerson Sports Center, Donald C. & Kathryn A. Johnson Allan & Bonnie Ilgen Colleen A. Harris Little Falls Image Print Solutions, Shakopee Elaine D. Johnson Joanne Harris Patricia Hines Jane & Dave Johnson Mary Ellen Imdieke James & Jody Harrod Brad Hinker Jeffrey & Jeanne Johnson Gerianne V. Imdieke Pauline Hart David & Elaine Hinman Kay Johnson Harold Imholte Kathy Harthun Eberhard & Helen Hinnenkamp Lori & Rod Johnson Lorraine Imholte Paul & Barb Hartkopf Ron & Connie Thorsland Margaret Johnson Paul & Karen Imholte Mary Lou Hartl Hinnenkamp Paul & Mary Johnson John & Rita Imsdahl Vicky Hartmann Ronald & Marlene Hoch Randall & Carla Johnson Rex & Monica Ingram Joseph & Vicky Hartung Shirlee Hoebelheinrich Roger & Sue Johnson Therese Irving LeRoy & Diane Hartung Gene & Caroline Hoelscher Warren & Yvonne Johnson Bill & Maureen Isaacson Edwin Hartung Raymond & Ida Hoffarth Anna & Ronald Jonas Helen Isaacson Walter Haselhuhn Lorraine & Mary Hoffman Victor & Geraldine Jonas William Isaacson & Sophia Joseph & Loris Hassler Debbie & Louis Hoffmann Elizabeth A. Jones McCrocklin Darold & Charlotte Hauer David & Ann Hoffmann John & Barbara Jordan Kelly & Holly Isle Paul & Pamela Havel Judy Hohn Dennis Jorgensen Rimon & Charlene Issa Margaret Havens Diana & Dwight Holcombe, Jr. Kathleen Jorgensen Trent & Jill Iverson John & Terri Hawthorne Trudy Holinka Phil & Marva Jorgensen Noel Iwen Gloria J. Hebert Rosie & Larry Hollenbach J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Jorissen Bill & Judith Hecht Mary Ann Hollenhorst James & Catherine Josephs Virginia Jablonski Daniel Hecimovic Ray Hollermann Ellie Brenny & Walter Jost Jean Jacobs Wally & Judy Hedlund Theresa Hollermann Antonio & Nancy Joyer Monteiro Stephen & Bonnie Jacobsen Thomas & Sally Heidrick Deacon Dave & Jackie Holst Fred & Rose Julig Daniel & Lois Jaeger David Heim Charles Holthaus John & Louise Julius Peter & Susan Jager Florence Heim Paul Holthaus Jagielski Family Charitable Fund Thomas & Shirley Jungels Lorna & John Heinen Patrick & Deborah Holzem Charles & Mary Jungmann Julie Jago Mary Jane & Lee H. Beecher Angeline Holzinger Corry Jurek Jerome Jambor Heinen Bill & Debra Honek Gary & Sue Just Donald & Catherine James Allen & Betty Heinz Kyra Hooker John & Colleen Justin Daniel & Jean Janiga Beatrice Heinz Kevin & Sue Hoolihan Mary Agnes & Roger Justin Richard & Patricia Janos
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t. Francis Health & Wellness
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS EST. 1979
Caitlin Lashbrook joined the staff at St. Francis Health and Wellness last fall. She’s been practicing yoga for 19 years and teaching since 2014. “I was drawn to yoga as a means to bring awareness and mindfulness to my everyday life. The practice allows me a different way—a better, calmer way—to be in the world,” she said. Caitlin’s chair yoga class is popular among seniors. The members all agree that she is the best thing about the class, but are quick to list improved balance and flexibility as benefits. Caitlin teaches an intentional connection between breath and movement. Yoga helps the members stay in tune with their own bodies and provides opportunity for socialization and friendship. Members of the chair yoga class. Seated: Alexia Cripps, Sister Mary Ann Capizzo, Cathy Wense, Shirley Ratz; standing: Sister Paula Pohlmann, Peggy Larsen, Sharon Miller, Sister Clara Stang, Susan Kleman, Oscar Kleman, Ken Klosowski, Caitlin Lashbrook (instructor).
Mary Ann Justin K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorri & Francis Kaas Jane Kadlec Russ & Ramona Kadow Raymond Kahl Sharon Kahlert Donald & Rita Kainz Angeline Kaiser John R. & Kris Kaiser Luanne & Jerry Kaiser Norb & Margaret Kaiser Cynthia & Craig Kalahar Deborah Kalahar James & Claire Kalberer Terry & Tami Kalina Jerome & Carol Kalinowski Rose Ann Kam James & Jo Ann Kappes Doreen Kapsner Jerome & Virginia Kapsner Willard & Mary Ann Karg Mary Kargel Riwaj & Kim Karki Mary Karls Susan Karlson Karen Karni Richard & Ann Karsky David & Maureen Karsnia Mark Kaski Jack & Blanche Kaspari Eleanore Kasper Gerald & Arlyne Kaus Katherine Keaveney Alyce M. Keaveney Phyllis Kedrowski Ed & Anne Keeley Sandra & Lawrence Keenan Joanne Kegel Gary & Mary Keifenheim Marilyn Keith Joann & David Keller Ellen Kelly Jerome & Sharon Kelly June E. Kelly Kathleen B. Kelly Thomas & Mary Kelly Pat Kempenich Al & Kathy Kempf Martin Kenning, Sr. Elmer & Marlene Keppers Le Roy Keppers Kenneth Kersting Joseph & Dorleen Kessler Matthew & Jill Kessler Donald Kester Kathleen & L. John Kidd Charles & Carolyn Kiefer Rev. Robert Kieffer Karl Kieffer Michelle Kiley Mike & Judy Kilian Patricia Kilian Joel Killoran Bruce & Mary Kimlinger Harvey & Mary Kimman
Christopher & Pam King Robert & J. Cathleen King Jack & Rachel Kinzer Margaret Kirkey Scott & Amy Kirkhoff Jay & Leslie Kisch Sarah & David Kise Donald Kjonaas Gloria M. Kjorsvik Josephine Klapperich Robert & Rita Klassen Eugene & Patricia Klawitter Charles & Linda Klein Floyd Klein Kenneth & Elizabeth Klein Dale & Karen Kleinschmidt Josephine Klepaida Gerald Kleve Adella Klimek Charles & Sylvia Klimek Ernest & Gerri Klimek Joyce Klimek Michael & Alicia Klimek Marilyn & Bob Kline Lorena Klinnert Mary Klinnert Margaret Kloss Charles M. Kmiecik Robert & Linda Kmitch Bruce & Lora Knafla Lorraine Knapek Robert Knettel Knights of Columbus Bishop Trobec Council #5276, Sartell Chesterton Council #1995, Millerville Council #4718/#1728, Alexandria Council #1804, Little Falls Foley Council #3603, Foley Gilman Council #9261, Gilman Rice Council #9138, Rice St. Cloud Council #961, St. Cloud St. Damian Council #11345, Kimball Irina Knopik Jane Knott Roberta Kay Knowlton Knute Nelson, Alexandria Kate Knutson Roger & Mary Knutson Tom Knutson Thomas E. & Lil Knutson Lois & John Kobler Steve & Kathy Kobliska Barbara Koch Helen Koch Jim & Mary Koczur David & Kathleen Koenig Pat Koenig Terry & Patricia Koering Catherine A. Koering Henry & Victoria Kohorst Mary Kokett Nancy Koles Anita Kolles Elaine Kolles James & Karon Kolles Joel & Jeaneen Kolles
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Thank you Marlys Kolles Jerry & Linda Koltes Mary M. Konen Ronald & Shirley Konsor Bernard & Carol Koopmeiners Clarence Koopmeiners Lorene Koopmeiners Marina Koopmeiners Dee Korbel Clifford & Beverly Korkowski Dennis & Christella Korkowski Jim & Staci Korkowski Ken & Georgette Korkowski Mike & Mary Lee Korkowski Norbert & Donna Korkowski Patrick Korkowski Patty Korkowski Ron & Sue Korkowski Korman Family Matthew Kormann Kenneth & Yvonne Korte Carol Kosel Chuck Kosel Shannon Shaughnessy & David Kosel Frank Kosel Gene & Linda Kosel Joan Kosel Marcel & Patricia Kosel Patricia & Paul Kosel Patrick & Ruth Kosel Robert & Elizabeth Kosel Tom & Sharon Kosel Walter Kosel Janet Kost Steven Kostelny William Kotsmith Jan Thoms & Tom Kotval Daniel Kozulla Rev. Edwin Kraemer Ione Kramer Richard & Nancy Krauel Fayette Krause Joseph & Jean Krause Mike & Joan Krause Rita Krebes Barbara Krebsbach Elizabeth Kremer Ed & Joan Kremser Derald & Theresa Krentz John & Sandra Kresbach Shirley & Donavon Krey Khris Krier Strehlow John & Sue Krimsky Kirby & K. Susan Krischke Rev. Anthony Kroll James & Patricia Kroll Fidelis & Maggie Kroll Syl & Elaine Krueger James Berg & Mary J. Kruger Theresa Kubela Alecksandra Kuchta
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Bernard & Geraldine Kuchta Margaret Kuebler Arthur & Margaret Kuechle Muriel Kuepers Bill & LuAnn Kuesel Maggie Kukar Mary & Bernie Kukar Ben & Donna Kuklock Rich & Marion Kuklock Richard Kukowski LeRoy & Leona Kulla Richard & Vera Kulus Bob & Hollie M. Kulzer David & Karen Kulzer Janet Kulzer Jeff & Carin Kulzer Dennis Kurtz Jan Kurtz Christine A. Kustelski
Paulette & Larry Lappi Sveinar & Judith Larsen Ernie & Carol Larsen Carol Larson David & Cheryl Larson David K. & Jane Larson Deborah Larson Eric E. Larson Victoria Mountain Larson Ron & Mary Kay Laska Charles Latterell Gerry Latterell Adeline Laudenbach Glen A. Lauer John Lauer Rich & Mary Lauer Wayne & Regina Lauermann Kevin Laughlin Marjorie Lausen Thomas & Sandi Law Jean & Robert Lawrence Gene & Lois Lawson Helen LeRoy
Alice Lincoln Larry & Onalee Lindborg Velma Link Roger & Sue Linz Caroline E. Linz Erik Liptak Catherine Little Little Falls Lions Club Little Portion Fraternity of Marshall, MN Elisabeth Ljungkull Jim & Renee Logeais Bonnie & Ronald Loidolt Janice M. & Don Lokken Marlene Lorsung Donald & Doloris Lorsung Duane & Patricia Lorsung Lorene Loscheider Carol Lovdahl William Love Carolyn Lovelace Sandra Lovett Gene & Pat Loxtercamp
I (Mary) was hired as a teacher of biology and human anatomy at St. Francis High School in 1964. Sister Judine hired me, and Sister Beata was my super mentor when I later switched to mathematics. I have only positive feelings about my time at SFHS. I was young and green, and my experience with the Franciscan Sisters was absolutely wonderful. — Mary and Lannell Farmer, Baxter, Minn. Krista & Kevin Kutzman Bob & Joyce Kvanbeck L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise LaBrie Richard & Yoko LaBute Connie Lacher Deloris Lachowitzer Duska LaCount Bill & Phyllis Lacroix Patricia LaFontaine Pat & Connie Lahr Phyllis Ann Laing Lisa Laliberte Ralph & Louise L'Allier Gertrude Lambert Janet Lamkin Lori & Dave Lammers Frieda Lampa Amanda Lampert Catherine Lampert David & Kaaren Lamusga Marc P. LaNave Frances Landwehr Jerry & Jill Landwehr Rev. Matthew Langager Annette Lange Craig Plummer & Michael Lange Gary & Audrey Lange Gene & Phyllis Lange Mary Jane Lange Alfred & Barbara Langer Richard & Annamarie Langlie Rosann Lanners Michael & Maureen Lanning
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Roger & Rosella Loxtercamp Dan & Joyce Lucy Doug Luepke Larry & JoAnn Luetmer Raymond & Delores Lukasik Thomas & Karen Kosel Lundgren Rose M. Lundrigan Joseph Lusky Allen Lutgen Charles Lutz, Jr. Martin & Jeanette Lutzke M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dolores & Marvin Macey Odele Maciej Barbara & Michael Madden Luke Mader Amelia Maestas Elizabeth Magnuson Ronald & Flavia Magnuson Marilyn Maguire Pat & Shirley Maher Terese Mahling Verde Ann Mahling Suzanne Mahmoodi Gerald & Marjorie Mahon Martin & Betsy Mahowald Shelly Mahowald Bob & Pat Maietta Doreen Maki Annette Maleska Vartan & Lucy Malkasian Maria Malnack Bonita & Tom Malterer Catherine Mamer
Bruce C. Mancini Mike Gallagher & Kateri Mancini Mary Mangan Robert & Trish Manning Dennis & Allice Mans John & Ellen Mans Mary Kay & Thomas Mans Don & Lois Manske Marco Business Products, St. Cloud Kathleen Mareck Richard & Patricia Marshik Therese Marso Carol Marston-Stanley Barbara Martell Charles H. & Peggy Martin Dennis & Jeanne Martin Earl & Alpha Martin Edward & William Martin-Chaffee Barbara Martodam Donald W. & Barbara A. Marystone Irene Maske Michelle Matchie Dennis & Karen Mathiason Gary Matlock Len & Kay Matthys Leona Mattock Clara Maurer David & Sally Nault Maurer Arnold & Diana Mayers Ernie Mayers Hilary & Doris Mayers Mary McBride Margaret McCarthy, Estate of Patricia McCarty Constance McCullough William & Virginia McDonald Mary Ann & Daniel McDonell Robert & Mary McDonnell Msgr. James T. McDonough Irene McGeary Jerold McGill Catherine McGinnis Roger J. McGraw Rose Marie McGraw Alice McGuire James & Cynthia McGuire Mary Lu McGuire Priscilla & George McGunnigle, Jr. John & Janet McHugh Al & Mary McKeown Leo McKigney John & Mary Durenberger McLeod Sharon McLeod Jean E. McLoughlin Harry McNeely Phyllis McNellis Tom & Roberta McNellis Marlene Mead Walter & Elaine Meaden Dennis Meemken James J. Megel
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Don’t spill the beans Elizabeth Rydeen
Galen Gruber likes growing things. Whenever he moves to a new place, he tries to plant some kind of garden, no matter how small. He learned about St. Clare Seed Library at the annual Green Fair Folk Festival and has been a patron for a couple years, borrowing and then returning seeds to the library. For librarian Elise Carey, the seed library comes full circle when someone borrows seeds and then brings the newly harvested seeds back in the fall for others to borrow the following spring. Elise was excited when Galen offered to donate an heirloom green bean seed handed down from his grandmother Loretta Petermeier. He made the gesture in honor of his mother Irene, herself a great gardener. As green beans go, this one is unique. It’s longer than the average bean, grows well in Minnesota and has a very nice flavor. By definition heirloom seeds come from open-pollinated plants that pass on similar characteristics and traits from the parent plant to the child plant, which is key to their survival. After the growing season, heirloom seeds can be collected and saved for planting the following year, and subsequent years to come. The term heirloom often refers to seeds that were being grown before WWII and passed on for generations. In the St. Clare Seed Library, we have a variety of heirloom seeds: pumpkin and various winter squash, tomatoes, peppers, beans, peas and melons, among others. This spring marks our third complete year housing a seed library. There are 31 patrons who regularly donate and/or borrow seeds, and 66 different types of seeds currently available.
Galen Gruber and Elise Carey in St. Clare Library. As a Christmas present, Galen gave a certificate from St. Clare Seed Library to his mother. She was touched, realizing that a part of her family’s history was being shared outside the family. “It’s a cool thing,” said Galen.
Libray hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact the Elise Carey directly at (320)632-0634 if you have any questions.
See you at the Green Fair Folk Festival, Wednesday, August 7, 4 – 8 p.m.
Good Friday April 19, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Silent Walk for Peace
The walk begins with prayer in the west parking lot of St. Francis Center and then proceeds through Little Falls, stopping at various places for reflection and song. Following the cross is a graphic reminder of some of the ways Jesus still suffers today and the necessity to pray for all people. Indoor Stations of the Cross will follow at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel. For more information, contact the Franciscan Life Center at (320)632-0668 or
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Offering cool, refreshing beverages, these lovely women added a touch of playfulness at the sisters’ All Community Gathering during a daylong conversation on the needs of our world and the gifts we have to offer. Serving with a smile: Associate Verónica Rivadeneira, Sisters Michelle L’Allier, Char Grossman and Carolyn Law, Aimee Kruchten, Sister Carol Schmit, Associate Geri Dietz, Sister Grace Skwira, Associate Faby Albán, Cathy Bertrand, SSND (facilitator). Gerald & Carole Mehr James Meier Jerome & Sharon Meier Ray & Pat Meier Melgram Jewelers, Little Falls Doris Meller Kevin Mellor Barbara Melser Richard & Kathy Mengoni Joan Menke Michael L. & Laurie Menke Betty J. Menkveld Margaret Mercer John & Jane Merdan Craig & Lisa Meschke Garth & Marie Meschke La Vonne Metcalf Rose Mettenburg Kim Lane & Linda Metzger Jerome & Sharon Meyer Loren & Janel Meyer Marian Meyer Mary Ann Meyer Randy J. & Joan M. Meyer John & Judy Meyers Geraldine & Clayton Michaels Joanne Michels Gordon & Carol Midas Midwest Machinery, Glenwood Ed & Mary Beth Mielech Patricia Milbrett Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, Onamia Betty Kampa Miller Miller Chevrolet, Rogers Dean & Michele Miller Donald Miller
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Duane & Elsie Miller James & Rosalyn Miller Linda M. Miller Michael & Amy Miller Ron Miller Sharon Miller Alice & Gary Milliren Roger & Karen Millner Katie Mimbach Patrick & Gertrude Mingo Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul Minnesota Power, Duluth Minnesota State Arts Board Dale Miranowski James Miranowski Sandro Pippobello & Mary Miranowski Eugene & Marianne Misukanis Robert & Catherine Mitchell Matthew & Stephanie Mitzel Eleanore Moberg Rupesh Modi Marian Moening Bert & Marge Mohs Clare Mohs Gary & Norine A. Mohs Rose & Dennis Molitor Rev. Raymond G. Monsour Michael & Maryrose Montalvo Barbara Montione Loretta Moran Christy Morgan Fred & Lisa Morris Rita Spieker Morton Francis & Marge Motzko Thomas & Stephanie Motzko
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Celia M. Moulds Jim & Lenore Moulsoff Mike & Marie Moulzolf Clair Leo Mueller Dana Mueller Marilyn Muellner Jeanette Munson Janet & John Murch Brian Murphy Craig & Joan Murphy Robert & Dorothy Mushel Richard & Mary Mussell Laura Jane Musser Fund Karen Muth Duane & Judith Muyres Bill & Joan Myer N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Nagel Timothy & Elsa Nanson Vivian Nash-Kirk Joyce Navratil Joan Nedeau Mary Neidermeier James & Jacqueline Neilson Mark & Jeanne Nelsen Connie J. Nelson Esther, John & Richard Nelson Joyce Nelson Kevin & Julie Nelson Lydia C. Nelson Marie Nelson Mary C. Nelson Richard & Imelda Nelson Sheila Nelson Joy & Rick Nesemeier David & Virginia Nesges Scott & Barbara Nessa
Lisa & Jason Neuman Sandi Newgard Joseph Huong & Hien Nguyen Judith Nickel Ann & Ray Niedzielski Ronald & Sue Niedzielski Anthony & Carol Niehaus Bob & Deb Niehaus Eileen Niehaus Virgil Niehaus John Nieland Vernon & Winifred Nieland Thomas Nieland William Nieland Dolores Nierengarten Lloyd Nierenhausen Joyce Nikolai Nick Noe Marion Nohner Darrell & Annette Noon Nancy & David Nordmeyer Gloria L. Noren Barbara Norrgard Larry & Renee Norwood David & Susan Noto Thomas & Dorothy Noud Larry & Mary Kay Novakoske Ronald & Geri Novotny Rita & Mark Nupen Richard & Diana Nustad Paul Nyberg O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen O'Brien Tomas & Laurie Ochoa Jeff Odendahl Alice Oehrlein Kathy Ohmann Lee & Bernice Ohmann Phillip & Dawn Ohmann Ron & Myrna Ohmann Bob & Carol Oldowski Matthew & Carolyn Oleson Jeanette Ollig Mildred Olmscheid Dianne & Richard Olsby Leroy & Margaret Olsen Yvonne Olsen Dave Solberg & Beverly Olson Jadzia Olson Rhonda & Thomas Olson Peter & Barbara Omann Ralph & Darlene Omann Michael & Amanda Oney Claude & Susan Opatz Mary Cheryl Opatz David & Lora Opsahl Julie Orr Anne Orth Ervin & Florence Orth Carole Ostendorf Richard & Sandy Ostendorf Scott & Melissa Ostendorf Thomas & Lynette Ostendorf Carol Osterman Neil & Betty Stroh Ostlund Richard & Evelyn Otremba
Robert & Rosie Otsuji Emily Ott Sherman & Gisela Otto Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, McAllen, TX Richard & Linda Overlie Helen Owen P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry & Mary Ann Padgett Jeanne Page Robert & Sally Palecek Ruth & Lloyd Pallansch Peter & Colleen Palony Mary Panek Wally & Marion Pantzke Jerry & Mary Joan Park Doreen Parkes Robert Parlow Elizabeth Pasela Wayne & Renee Paske Stephen & Barbara Pastick Lois & Marc Pastore Betty Patten Beverly Paul Dennis & Beverly Paul Carol & Leon Pauly Paula Paurus Anne Pavlik Joseph Pearson Rose Pecar Michael & Therese Peck Jack & Betty Peck Greg & Laura Peichel Robert & Rita Peichel Ed & Dorothy Peine Theresa & Toney Peine David & Linda Pelzer Holly Ann Pelzer Robert & Diane Pemberton Mary Ann Penick Vickie & James Penick Maria Perales-MacWithey Kathryn Perszyk Lorraine Peschel Kate Peterka Lucy Petermeier Pat & Tom Petermeier Cheryl & Jan Petersen Keith & Mary Jo Petersen LaWayne & Pam Petersen Ralph Petersen Thomas & Francie Peterson Bill Peterson Debra & Bruce Peterson Ruth Peterson Norman & Joyce Petrik Barry & Judy Petro Evelyn Petron Mike & Barb Petschl Marilyn Pettiette Mary Pettiette Tim & Jane Pettinger Ronald & Marge Pfannenstein Dave & Kathie Pflueger Donald & Rose Ann Pflueger Manuel & M. Jane Phillip
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Arthur & Helen Phillips Mary L. Phillips Vicky & Shawn Phillips Lisa & Clayton Phipps Lee & Laverne Piccolo Diane Pierce Ann Sang & Jerry Pietrzak Kevin & Robbin Pikkaraine Ed Pintok Alice Piotrowski Gerald & Marylyn Piotrowski Loretta Plafcan David & Marlyce Plante Sandy Plante Diane & Mark Plantenberg Patricia Plein Virginia Plettl William & Pauline Plice Jeanette Ploof Margaret Plunkett Ronald & Joan Plushnick Mary Pluth Palmquist Richard Podvin Kathleen Poepping Michael J. Pohl Harald Moore & Elizabeth Pohlmann Patricia Polesak LeRoy & Betty Pollock Monica Polnik Marie Popp Scott & Melinda Popp Carol Porter Bertha Porwoll James & Cecilia Posch Duane & Kathy Poser Mary Poser Val Posterick Joanne H. Potter Jay & Katherine Powell Vernon & Burnette Poxleitner Rose Preimesberger William Presnal Dennis & Kathi Primus Rita Primus Marlene Prokott Les & Mary Lou Proper Philip & Susan Prosapio Robert & Renee Proulx Colleen & Ernie Provasek Marge Pryately James Przybilla Jeanne Ptaschinski Gary & Ann Pull Mary D. Pull Gail Pundsack Jim & Jill Pundsack Sue Pundsack Cher Purvis Gordon & Susan Pusc Robert Putschoegl Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Quillo Kim & Richard Quiroz R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John & Carol Race Leroy & Mary Lou Raden
Sarah Radermacher Thomas & Eileen Radziej Joseph Rahm David Rajdl Donna Rajkowski Marilyn & Frank Rajkowski, III Tom & Cheryl Rambosek Mary K. Ramler Mary Ann Randall Mary Lou Randall Steven Rappoldt Chuck & Darlene Rau Jenny Rau Robert & Joyce Rau Thomas Rauch Andy & Tracey Garrido Rausch Martin Rausch Fredrick B. Rausch Gordon Rausch Jane Rausch Jim & Lori Rausch Lynn Rausch Roger & Germaine Rausch Stanley & Pat Rausch Susanne M. Rausch Joe & Clare Reagan Jack Rearick Lois Reber Steven Redman Robert & Cynthia Reed Alan & Sherry Reese Barbara & Jerry Reif Patricia Reilly Sharon Reiter Rita Reker Helen Reller Daniel & Joy Rennaker Mary Ann Renner Jim & Laura Rentz Sandra Repke Donna Replogle Agueda Reyes Brian Reynolds Christopher J. Reynolds Michael Reynolds Dan & Gloria Reynolds Arlene Rhode Rosalyn Rhoten Mike Ricci Patricia Ricci James & Gwendolyn Rice Bernard & Linda Richter Lloyd & Sheila Ricker Carla Riley Patrick & Beverly Riley Sandra Sue Riley Jean Ringwelski Dick & Diane Ristow Bill & Linda Ritchie Arlene Rivard Duane Rivard Elia Rivera Margaret Rivers Fund Robert & Monika Rivers Robin Sue Roach Sharon Roberts Deanna Robertson
Merle & Marguerite Robertson Rosemary Rockwell Toby Rodseth Betty Roe Gerald Roe Robert & Patricia Roering
Ann Marie Sand Joy Sand Michael & Barbara Sande Crissy Sandoval Presiliano & Joanne Sandoval Edward & Judy Sanoski
Mark & Susan Scharenbroich Patricia Scheeler Raymond W. Scheets Gregg & Susan Scheid Florence & Tom Scheierl Ann Schellinger
We initially started to donate to the Franciscan Sisters because Sister Cortona Bentler was my aunt. Over the years, when I started asking for prayers from the sisters for my Woodbury Construction Company, my prayers were answered 90% of the time. I depend on the prayers of the sisters…and it has been wonderful. — Jerry and Kim Guerin, Costa Mesa, Calif. Jim Roers Jacqueline Rogan Jeff & Diann Rolin Patricia & Raymond Roloff Julie & Raymond Romeo David & Sandra Rooks Paul & Christina Rooney Kimberly Jeanne Rose Gary & Geraldine Rose Ruth Rose Joan Rosenberger Dcn. Ken & Michele Rosha Joseph Roskop Rev. Steve Rosonke Judith Ross Rosalia Ross Audrey L. Roth Delroy & Donna Rothstein Joseph & Melanie Rothstein Mike & Mary Rothstein Marie Rousselange Richard & Darlene Rousslang Caroline Roy Judith & Roland Rubertus Kathleen & Richard Rudd Ava Rudnicki Daniel Rudolph Thomas & Catherine Rudolph Patricia & Dennis Rue Chuck & Judy Rue Jim & Mae Rugg Richard B. Ruhoff Joanne Runnoe Andy Rush Art & Rebecca Ruzanic Debbie Ruzynski Carl & Elizabeth Rydeen Joseph Rydeen Samuel Rydeen S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Sacia Bob Sacquitne Jason & Jennifer Sadlovsky Ron & Mary Sadlowsky Diane & Michael Sakach Duane & Terry Sakry Jeffrey & Elizabeth Salazar Veronica Salazar David & Gina Salitros Sam & Jane Salzl Cecilia Samuelson Mel & Jeanette San Nicolas Peters
Cordelia Sanvik Oren & Kathie Sater Richard & Bernadine Sauer James & Kathleen Sautter Tom & Rachel Savageau Margaret Savelkoul Al & Karen Sawczuk John & Margie Sayer Bill & Gloria Scaffidi Linda J. Scepurek Rick & Sandy Schackmann LaVerne Schaefer Dolores Schaffer
Karen Schellinger Betty Schenk Kurt & Pam Scherping Katherine Scheuer Kenny & Pam Schik Bertha Schiller Dick & Lenora Schillewaert Leah Schilling Pam Schilling Richard & Patricia Schilling Janet Schiltgen Armella Schimnich Steve Schirmers
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Report
Fiscal Year Oct. 2017–Sept. 2018
Source of Funds Donations . . . . . . . . . . $565,328.99 Grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . $112,996.05 Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . $49,962.05 Gift Planning . . . . . . . . $178,135.44 Sales/Special Events. . $112,196.97 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,018,619.50
Designation of Funds Franciscan Ministries. . $912,465.21 Franciscan Missions . . . $42,296.29 Franciscan Outreach. . . . . $515.00 Retirement Needs. . . . . $63,373.00 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,018,619.50 2019 Spring Our Journey
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Franciscan Girls Camp JUNE 4 – 6, 2019
For girls who have completed grades 6-8
Activities include prayer with the sisters, singing, crafts, campfires, nature and outdoor activites. Register by May 1, 2019. For more information, contact Sister Ange Mayers at
[email protected], (320)632-0680. Carole Schlangen Lila Schlegel Tony & Nancy Schleicher Rose Schleper Beverly E. Schleper Gerald Schlichting John & Diane Schlichting Marian Schlichting Jane E. Schlittler
Dennis & Marsha Schneider Don LeBrun & Jan Schneider Frank & Ann Schneider Gerald & Marion Schneider James Schneider James & Carol Schneider Jerome & Janeth Schneider John & Renae Schneider John & Vicki Schneider
Patricia Schuneman Kim Schuneman-Werner John & Sophie Schutz Thomas & Mary Schutz Geraldine Schwab Joan Schwientek Gerard & Kathleen Schwieters Janice Schwieters Kurt & Mary Schwieters
We are very proud to live in a city where Franciscan Sisters are visible and active in the community. We like to donate because we believe they use our financial gifts wisely. When we come to the campus for Christmas Eve, for example, we are treated with gracious hospitality and sweet treats. The sisters are very special to both my husband and me. — Dick and Pat Tedford, Little Falls, Minn. Gregory & Susan Schlosser Cecilia Schlumpberger John & Jennie Schlumpberger John & Margaret Schmidt Phyllis Schmidt Robert & Margaret Schmiesing Joseph & Marilyn Schmit Mary Schmit Steve & Barb Schmit Marvin & Ilene Schmitt Elmer & Jane Schmitt Robert & Mary Schmitt James Schmitt Ralph & Mary Lou Schmitt Deacon Vern & Diane Schmitz Ronald & Dianne Schmitz Helen Schmolke Patricia Schmolke Daniel Schneider Adrian & Mary A. Schneider Alcuin & Doris Schneider Dale & Diane Schneider Dean & Debbie Schneider
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Josephine Schneider Kyle & Lori Schneider Paul & Jackie Schneider JoAnn Schnitzler Amy Scholl Dennis & Geri Ann Scholl Ron & Sandy Scholz Mark Schrantz Faye Schreder David & Anne Schreifels Karen Schreifels William & Valerie Schroeder Gretchen & David Schrupp Mary Schubert Leon & Mary Ann Schueller Ellen Schuller Alan & Aggie Schulte Ray & Dianna Schulte Richard & LaVerne Schultz Richard & Monica Schulzetenberg Elmer Schumer Jeffrey & Laurie Schuneman
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Roger & Nancy Schwieters Connie Schwinghammer Barbara Schwister John & Lil Schwitalla Barb & Donald Schwoerer Ronald & Mickey Scott Albert & Joan Seckinger Alden Secord Paul Sedillo Harvey & Anne Segal Don & Diane Seidenkranz Patricia Seitz Helen & Robert Selisker Michael Selisker Joseph & Rose Selvaggio Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sendelbach Marilyn Senn Therese Sentell Bob & Sandra Sexton Lorraine Shafer Thomas & Mary Jo Shamp Patricia & Larry Sharon William & Genevieve Sharp
Jane M. Shaw Rev. Leo Shea Marlene & Clem Shears Anita M. Sheehan Kristopher & Michelle Shefveland Jennifer & Ron Sheppard Frank & Laura Sherman David & Lucy Shinabarger Laura R. Shrode Joan Siegenthaler Alice Siegle Michael Kieffer & Heidi Siemon Carol Simdorn Frances Simon Paul & Julie Simonett Richard & Patricia Skiba Jack & Diane Skjegstad Leon & Janet Skroch James & Shirley Skroski Amanda Skuza Marissa A. Skuza Amy Skwira Dennis & Sharon Skwira Ernest & Bernice Skwira Marvin Skwira Ted & Cheryl Skwira Richard & Mary Ellen Slattery James & Laura Sletten Mike & Theresa Slifka Joan Smevoll Veronica Smieja Barbara Smith Barbara D. Smith Lloyd & Cheryl Smith Rande & Brenda Smith Seri Smith Fred Smoger Jeanette Smoley Patrick & Iris Smoley Carol Snyder Dale & Melanie Sobania David & Valerie Sobania Everett & Rita Sobania Darrel Sobaski Katherine Sobieck Rosemarie Sochacki Alice Soenneker Arnie Soenneker Henry Soenneker Connie C. Solseth Victor & Linda Sorlie Dean & Merrisue Soutor John & Trude Sowada Patricia Sowada Ramona Sowada F. L. Spanier Maureen A. Spanier Guy & Pat Spence Sharon Spicer Arlene Spiczka Richard & Pat Spiczka Mary & John Spinks Greg & Vicki Spofford Ed Springer Carol Sprute Mary Jane Spychala
Roland & Barb Spychalla Dawn Squillace St. Cloud Catholic Foundation St. Cloud Hospital/Centra Care, St. Cloud St. Cloud Mission Office, St. Cloud St. Cloud Optimist Club, St. Cloud St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls St. Loretta’s Mission Circle of St. Rosa, Freeport Robert & Karen St. Marie St. Mary’s Mission Group, Bluffton St. Mary’s Mission Society, Melrose St. Monica’s Christian Women, Sartell St. Stephen Mission Group, St. Cloud Arden & Virginia Stafford Donna & Leonard Standley John & Delores Stang Rick & Margaret Stang Wally & Mary Stang Elizabeth Stanis Jerry & Joy Stanton Elizabeth M. Staples Jenell & Scott Staples Mike & Lisa Stark Irene Stawarski Stearns Electric Association Trust, Melrose Bonne Steele David & Melody Steffes Roger W. Stegura Jerry Steidl Kyle & Laurence Steiger Delrose Stein Mary C. Stein Ralph & Mary Stein Mary Steinke Marcia Stellmach Greg & Jeanelle Stepan Nancy Stepan Ruth Stepan Polly Stephens Robert Stephenson Chuck & Marilyn Sterling Jessica & Wes Stettner Nicholas & Rosemary Stevens Lynn Stewart Catherine Matuska & Robert Stocker Elaine Stoffel Eugene & Marion Stoll Eliza & Craig Stolte Virginia Stolte Cecilia Stoltman Elmer & Jaletta Stommes John & Janet Stone Richard & Judith Stone Bernard Storkamp Mary Storkamp Brigid Fitzgerald & Tom Stoy Doretta Stoy
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We like to donate to the Franciscan Sisters because of the physical and spiritual help they provide. Many do not realize all the good that comes through the sisters. I love the peaceful campus and the great way the sisters use their buildings for the Music Center and Health and Wellness. The people still talk about the sisters and how they loved having them in Swanville. — John and Diane Borgert, Swanville, Minn. Robert & Sharon Streasick Cleo Streitz Arnold Stueve Barbara Stumpf David & Peggy Stumpf Herbert & Elvira Stumpf Jean Stumpf John & Suzanne Suedbeck Brian & Carol Sullivan Lee Sundberg Richard Sundberg Doris Sundeen Joan Sundermann Sunshine Club, Inver Grove Heights Iris Surma William & Ann Surma Inge Svoboda Ludvik Z. & Katheryn Svoboda Rosanna & Mark Svobodny Lynne Swalchick Bill & Judy Swanson Marcia Swanson Tom & Helen Swanson Denise Swearingen Holly L. Swearingen Charlene Swedziak Alan & Philothea Sweet Jeffrey & Melissa Swenson Pat & Tim Swenson Beverly Sykora James & Beverly Sylvestre Michael & Jane Syverson T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Tadmori Charles Taffe Tim & Karen Talberg Ed & Diane Tamm Lucy Tanner Thomas & Diana Tapelt Roger & Margaret Tarnowski Benjamin D. Taylor Anna Taylor Linda Taylor Dick & Pat Tedford
Harlan Tenhoff Josephine Terwey Greg & Cathy Tetrault Alphonse & Irene Theis Bonita Theis David & Shirley Theis Francis & Helen Theis Thomas & Carol Theis Jean Theisen Jerry & Joan Theisen Larry & Karen Then Michelle Then-Day Irene Thiel Joyce H. Thielen Rev. Kenneth Thielman Russell & Pennie Thole Sr. Barbara Thomalla, OSM Patricia Thome Gary & Christine Thompson Thrivent Financial, Minneapolis Donald Thull Brian & Deborah Thuringer Mark & Elaine Thyen Stephen & Mae Tinguely Donald & Joann Tobin Rev. Frank Tomasiewicz Joseph & Deb Tombers Ron Tomczik Mary Alice Tomporowski Jerry & Ione Torborg Mary Torborg Jack & Doris Torborg Tim & Lori Torborg Sheila Torney-Rockne Arturo Torres Virginia Tostenson Eric & Elizabeth Toth Sylvia & Ronald Trafas Donna Traut Lorrayne Traut Mary Treacy Mary Tremblay Ruth Triplett Anna Mae Trobec Joanne Tromiczak-Neid
William Tronsen Michael & JoAnna Troppy LeRoy & Beverly Troske Jane & John Truckenbrod Joseph & Beulah Trunk David & Naomi Trutwin Richard & Delphine Trutwin Don & Mary Tschida Eileen Tschida Dan Tschumperlin Judy Tschumperlin Alyce Turgeon William & Sara Turk Irene Twist David & Mary Twomey Stanley & Janice Tyrrell U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Uhlhorn Frances & Stuart Ulfers Tracy Undestad Rev. Patrick Universal Charles & Debra Uphoff US Bank Foundation Gregory Uselman V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Vacheresse Kit C. & Patricia Vail Gretchen & Carl Valdez Randi Valencia Mike Vales Laurie Valesano Peggy Valley Rosyne Valley Bro. Ken Valois, SVD Dennis & Susan Van Hoof Thomas & Joan Van Sloun Karen A. Van Slyke Connie VanBlaricom George & Josephine Vania Mary Lou Vaughn Julia Brown & Jorge Vazquez Dorothy Veillette Mary & Rich Veit John & Corinne Vener Robert Verkuilen
John & Theresa Victory Michael W. & Joan Vievering Teresa A. Vinje Judith M. & Roger Virnig Steve & Susan Vnoucek Teresa Voge James & Alice Vogel Donna Voght Joseph & Renate Voigt Diane & David Vos Rev. William Vos Joseph & Susan Voss Henry Vuong W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adolph J. Wagner Jack & Darlene Wagner Cory & Nikki Wald Margaret Wald George & Rita Amberg Waldref Wayne Waletich Beverly Wallace Prince & Sandra Wallace Colleen Waller Ellen & Steve Wallgren Allen & Elaine Walter David & Christine Waltz James & Gayle Walz Albin & Eileen Walz Elmer & Barbara Walz Jeanette Wander Dianne & Grant Ward John Ward Lillian & Clarence Warner Eva Warnert Patricia Warzecha Phyllis Warzecha Yvonne Warzecha Carol Waschbusch Ron & Barb Watercott David & Ivetta Watercott Delores Watercott Dianne Watkins, Estate of Lillian & Jim Wawra Herb Webb Kierstin Weber Al Weber Chad & Pat Weber Mary F. Weber Roger & Mary Weber Ruth Esther Weber Mary & Edward Wegerson Betty Weidendorf Grace Weidner
Phyllis Weigel Carol Weis Rosemary Weisen Karin Weiss Marvin & Trudi Weiss Curtis & Angela Weitnauer Brian & Carol Weix Allan Welle Judy Rose & Judi Welle Barbara Weller Theresa Welling Susan J. Wells Janice Weniger Robert & Dione Wenner Renee & Greg Wensmann Susan Wentland Eileen Wenz Rev. Timothy Wenzel Marie Wernersbach Robert Wessel Art & Char Westendorf Carol Rinkenberger Westhoff Thomas Westman Ron Westmiller John & Carol Weyandt Ruth Weyandt Joan Weyer Hugo & Rita Weyrens Molly Weyrens Irene & Dale Wheeler Robert & Penny White Tom & Darlene White Bonnie & Ed Whitting Linda & Gary Wieber Mary Jo Wieber Ben & Sarah Wiechman James & Linda Wiechman Mark & Beverly Wiechman Lawrence & Mae Wiechmann Christopher Wieland Leona Wieland Dolores & Stan Wielinski Jim & Carol Wielinski Janet Wiener Leo & Antoinette Wiener Rev. Stanley Wieser Bonnie Wiesmueller Lori L. Wightman Lois Willette Gilbert Williams L. Jane Williams Linda & Gary Williams Mary J. Williams
Planned Giving Please let us know if you would like more information on remembering the Franciscan Sisters in your will and estate planning. Contact: Sister Bernice Ebner 116 8th Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 (320)632-0699 •
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Sister Pat Forster works for ARISE (A Resource In Serving Equality). This 32-year-old organization based along the U.S./Mexico border in Texas has a long history of providing services and advocacy for immigrants. Sister Pat (turquoise sweater) is pictured with staff members at the Muniz Center, one of four collaborating centers working to address education, health care, housing, civic engagement, leadership development and the needs of the youth in the small, underserved communities (colonias) in the Rio Grande Valley. Sister Pat was one of four sisters who founded the mission in San Rafael, Mexico, back in 2003. Her commitment to social justice and to the Latino people in search of a better life continues along the border. 1 0
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Taste O F S T . C LO U D Monday, May 6, 2019 4:30-7:30 p.m. St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center 10 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301
Tickets: $30 ($35 at the door)
Featuring 20+ local restaurants, a silent auction & music.
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A ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
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Philip & Lois Williams Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids Gerald & Marcie Wills William J. & Kathleen Wimmer William Wimmer Lisa Bertoglio & John Winegart A C. Winter Otto Winzen Charitable Fund Loretta Wippler Donald & Mary Woida Irene Woitalla Dick Wojciechowski Michael & Nancy Wojciechowski Tom & Bonnie Wold Joanne Wolf Jennifer Wonsever Woodbury Construction, Costa Mesa, CA Kathy Woodruff Wendy Worner David & Lynda Wosmek Geralyn Wotzka Terry & Rita Wotzka Nancy Wright Bruce & Kathryn Wright Richard & Cynthia Wriskey Thomas & Judy Wyne Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorelie Yager David & Jeri Yaggie Mike & Yvonne Yapuncich Michael & Linda Yarusso Matthew & Barbara Yelle Ann Yoerg Robert & Bridget Yorek Angela Young
Michaelina Young Robert & Eileen Young Tom & Shirley Young William & Jody Young Z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Zachman Ron & Barb Zachman Verena Zachman Anna Mae & Andrew Zajac, Estate of Ronald & Marjorie Zakrzewski Lawrence Zangs Martin & Carole Zangs Tim & Kelley Zangs Tim & Danelle Zapzalka Estella M. Zavadil Robert Arndorfer & Mary Zeiher Robert & Diane Zelenak Donald & Theresa Zenner Mike & Letti Zenner Art & Marilyn Zenzen Susan A. Zenzen David & Virginia Zeta Dan & Nedda Zetah Rose Marie Zetah Barbara & Jerry Ziliak Marie Zimitsch Richard & Linda Zimmer Gen Zimmerman John Zimmerman Les & Beth Zimmerman Ralph Zimmermann Daniel & LaVonne Zinda Richard & Carol Zirbes Sobiech LaDonna Zobava Muriel Zumbusch Darlene & John Zurawski
In-Kind Gifts Odelia Aguirre Larry Anderson Tex & Carol Bloch Coborn’s Susie Decker Jean Dennis Falls Floral Paul Given Gregg & Joan Goeden Hardware Hank Janet Held Gerald & Charlene Jelinski Russ Kadow Linda Kielty Derald & Theresa Krentz Mrs. George Lentner Ron & Faye Magnuson Melgram Jewelers Gig Nelsen Tom Rudolph Charlie & Cheryl Stanek Thielen Meats, Little Falls Tractor Supply Roger Virnig Walmart
Kenny & Vicki Wendland Chris Wieland Leona Wieland John M Zangs Restaurants supporting the Taste of St. Cloud Anejos Cold Spring Bakery Coyote Moon Grille Culver’s Custom Catering Great Harvest Bread House of Pizza Kay’s Cafe Lily’s Noodles & Company Olive Garden Pacific Wok Reality Roasters Sawatdee Smoke-In D’s Sterling Catering & Events Texas Roadhouse Third Street Brewhouse The Tuscan Center
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Volunteers Ellen Akotchik Diane Allord Deb Anderson Georgia Anderson Pauline Anderson Tony Armagost Judy Athmann Dorothy & Ray Banick Irene & Dave Becker Valerie Bleeker Faye Boser Pat Boser Sally & Rich Brenny Miguel Briones Larry & Bea Britz Mary Lou Britz Donna Brooks Marilyn Brown Pat Capek Elise Carey Rob & Ruth Clemons, Guy, Alice & Laurel Dodee Colombe Patty Commerford Alexia Cripps Garry & JoAnn Dahl Lucy Dale Phyllis Dobis Russell Doke Joel & Mary Donnell Lolly Doucette Peggy Dragseth Nettie Emblom Kathy Etzel Julie & Mel Euteneuer Jan & Jeff Everson Jerry & Annette Fedor
Patricia & Roger Fernelius Rosanne Fischer Penny Flansburg Debbra Flicker Phil & Mary Ann Force Conrad & Mary Rae Freeberg Hank & Bobbi French Janie Frie Marcy Gallus Shelia & Scott Gardner Lloyd Geisenhof Bev Gerads Maureen Gertken Cheryl Gienger Marilyn Girtz Judy Girtz Jackie Glatzmaier Marcia Goff Steve Good Dave, Sheila & Colt Gregoire Renie Gummert John & Rita Hacker Patti Hammerbeck Mary Hanfler Connie Hanson Janet Hauge Rosalia Heath Judith & Bill Hecht Beatrice Heinz Allen & Betty Heinz Tom & Mary Hendricks Shelia Henry Helen Isaacson Carol Isder Charlene & Jerry Jelinski Margaret Johnson Greg Jorgenson
Kay Kahler, Scott & Anna Doreen Kapsner Karen Karnowski Michelle Keller, Tony & John Tony Kile David Klos Sharon Kloss Dawn & Lance Knopik & Family Dee Knopik Mary Kokett Aimee Kruchten Donna & Ben Kuklock Daniel Laborde Lauren Laforce Joe Laforce Leroy & Kathy Laforce Vicky Lashinski John Lauer Becky Lee Jeanne Lemieur Mary Lepinski Julene Ley Kim Lind Betty Loidolt Marilyn Mahling Kathleen Mahling Joyce Marotte Cynthia Marriott Ann Marsolek Caroline Maurer Nancy Mccoy Joyce Mester Violet Meyer Elsie Miller Julie Modryinski Dorothy & Bob Mushel
Gillian Napiochowski Ed Neumann Carlos Ochoa Tomas Ochoa Jeff Odendahl Dorothy Oldakowski Tim Olson Michelle Olson Mikaela Olson Makenna Olson Nancy Paulson & Jenna Eileen Pella Kathy Pederson Jerry & Elaine Peterson Diane & Earl Pilloud Alice Piotrowski Don & Dorothy Popp Sev & Mary Poser Mary Pull Elizabeth Quillo Allen Riedeman & Gretchen Miller, Claire & Ella Judith Rose Janet Sanderson Terri Sanoski Lajoy Scepurek Rachael Schilling Cindy Schmidtbauer Joyce Schmidtz Karla Schneider Dianna & Ray Schulte Kim Schuneman-Werner Virginia Schwinghammer Len Sharon Larry & Pat Sharon June Shutter Gerri Sinderman
Amanda Skuza Greg & Vicki Spofford Valerie Spychalla Cheryl Stanek Mariella Stavish Pat Stewart Kevin Stueven Diane & Ed Tamm Lucy Tanner Pat Tedford Alexis Thomas Tim Thomas Bob Thome Rita Toenies Lacy Triplett Terri Troness Eileen Tschida Bob & Helen Verkuilen Judy & Roger Virnig Jim & Alice Vogel Therese & Jim Waddell Donna Waldvogel Gen Waller Judi Welle Bob Wenner Joy Wenzel Trevor Wichner Carol & Jim Wielinski Marlene Williams Loretta Wippler Jane Yorek Terry Zenner
Spring Chorale Concert • Friday, May 3, 2019 • 7 pm Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Francis Convent, Little Falls
The Spring Chorale Concert will celebrate all our favorite things: home, music and our rural heritage. Enjoy rousing spirituals, songs of hope and reminders of home and family.
St. FRANCIS MUSIC CENTER
The concert will also feature the world premiere of “Being Peace,” a chorale piece written by Tony Kapinos in honor of St. Francis Music Center’s 40th anniversary. Tony, a former teacher at the Music Center, is a well-known pianist ESTABLISHED 1979 in the St. Cloud area and is now gaining recognition regionally for his piano and chorale compositions. He currently resides in St. Cloud with his wife Lisa, seven CELEBRATING 40 YEARS children and four cats. All are welcome! 2019 Spring Our Journey
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In loving memory Sister Mary Hope Uphoff, 81 — Rose Mary Uphoff was born February 10, 1937,
to Alois and Louise (Laing) Uphoff in New Munich, Minn. She and her twin sister were six weeks premature. Rose Mary weighed only two and a half pounds, her sister about four pounds. However, Rose Mary’s twin died shortly after birth but little Rose Mary survived, sleeping that first night in a cotton-filled shoebox on the oven door. The next day the family bundled up and went to the church for the baptism. So frail and small, she was not expected to live. Her survival, without the benefit of incubator or oxygen, always made her feel a sense of destiny and purpose. Rose Mary attended St. Francis High School in Little Falls. She was a bit homesick at first, but quickly adjusted to boarding school life. She had an aunt who was a Benedictine and Rose Mary, herself, thought seriously about becoming a Poor Clare. However, probably because of February 10, 1937 – the example of the sisters at the high school, she chose to become a Franciscan Sister. She was January 2, 2019 accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on July 31, 1955, and was given the name, Sister Mary Hope. Sister Hope obtained her RN at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Breckenridge. She ministered as a staff nurse, head nurse, oncology nurse and night supervisor. She served in Sauk Centre, Alexandria, Moorhead, Little Falls and Hastings, Minn., and Milwaukee, Wis. After many years of hospital nursing, Sister Hope became the director of Nursing at St. Francis Convent Infirmary. She went on to minister to the elderly at Augustana Nursing Home in Hastings. When she celebrated her golden anniversary, she said her years were never static, but were years that moved her to new days of aliveness, appreciation and hopefulness. She loved to care for flowers and watch them unfold, reminding her of life and how each person unfolds and grows toward perfection.
Sister Mary Mercita Pipp, 94 — Frieda Alberta Pipp was born February 25, 1924,
in Draschitz, Austria. She was the only child of the late Urban and Mary (Tschurwald) Pipp. Frieda moved to the United States in 1940 and settled with family in Milwaukee, Wis. She attended Mercy High School and graduated in 1942. She became acquainted with the Franciscan Sisters while working at St. Anthony’s Hospital. She was especially close to Sister Magdalene Goldin. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on August 12, 1943, and was given the name, Sister Mary Mercita. Sister Mercita obtained her RN at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Breckenridge. In 1959 she earned a BS in nursing, and in 1968, a master’s degree in nursing administration, both from Marquette University. She did further studies at Catholic University of America in February 25, 1924 Washington, D.C. She also was a certified Reiki Master. January 2, 2019 As an RN, Sister Mercita was a staff nurse, nursing supervisor, director of nursing and instructor. She also served in administration with her final health position being vice president of Trinity Memorial Hospital in Cudahy, Wis. She served in Breckenridge, Perham and Moorhead, Minn.; Milwaukee, Cudahy and South Milwaukee, Wis. In addition, she served as an assistant minister on the Community Board of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls from 1980–1984. In 1967 Sister Mercita went to Cartagena, Colombia, South America as a member of Project HOPE. This was perhaps the most significant and satisfying experience of her long career in health care. She said, “Its (Project HOPE’s) philosophy reflected mine—people distinguished by giving themselves through performance and achievement who share the common interest of supporting the highest ideals, traditions and purposes.” After retiring from active health care ministry, Sister Mercita returned to Marquette and took courses in parish nursing and grief counseling, then served on the staff of St. Stephen’s Congregation in Milwaukee for several years. She was also a spiritual companion for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She loved those years and found it difficult to leave Milwaukee where she spent most of her life. 26
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Sister Eileen Kosel, 90 — Eileen Mary Kosel, the second of 10 children, was born to
the late Frank and Agnes (Slivnik) Kosel on August 5, 1928, in St. Cloud. As a young child, Eileen lived on a farm in St. Stephen, a small Slovenian community, then moved to St. Cloud, where she enrolled at St. Anthony’s School. Eileen was taught by Benedictine sisters, who were a great mystery to her. She always had a great respect for the sisters and priests who instilled in her a firm Catholic faith, reinforced at home by her parents. After grade school, Eileen attended Cathedral High School where she was again taught by Benedictine sisters. She remembered well the day that Sister Mary Eve Goering, a Franciscan Sister from Little Falls, came to Cathedral to speak about religious life. Sister Mary Eve was the first Franciscan Eileen had ever seen and she was very impressed by her. Eileen entered St. Francis August 5, 1928– Convent on September 1, 1946. She was accepted into the novitiate on August 12, 1947, and October 28, 2018 given the religious name Sister Mary Charles. She made her final vows on August 12, 1952. Sister Eileen was a registered medical records librarian and ministered at St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls; St. Michael’s Hospital, Sauk Centre; St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dodgeville, Wis.; and Trinity Memorial Hospital, Cudahy, Wis. She served as Community Secretary from 1976–1984. She also ministered as secretary, receptionist and clerical assistant in St. Cloud, Elk River and St. Paul. In 2001, she and Sister Mary Ellen Dinndorf moved to Albany. As Sister Mary Ellen’s health declined, Sister Eileen served as her caretaker, ever grateful for having had the opportunity to care for her friend in this special way. Celebrating her golden jubilee, she said, “I have not walked this journey alone. God has directed my life and sustained me with many graces and blessings. With a grateful heart and many happy memories I continue onward.”
Sister Mary Annella Bieniek, 93 — Clara Bieniek was born December 4, 1924, in Bowlus. She was the youngest of 11 children of the late Nick and Anna (Krych) Bieniek. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on August 12, 1942, and given the name, Sister Mary Annella. She made her first profession of vows on August 12, 1944, and final vows on August 12, 1947. Sister Annella was certified in Red Cross home nursing and first aid, marriage/pastoral counseling and clinical pastoral education. She ministered as a housekeeper, cook, sacristan, dietary aide, activities and recreation coordinator and pastoral care associate. She was also a spiritual assistant to members of the Secular Franciscan Order, a much loved and treasured ministry. She served in Dodgeville, Milwaukee and South Milwaukee, Wis.; Wahpeton, N. Dak.; December 4, 1924 – Breckenridge, Moorhead, Perham, Parkers Prairie, Onamia, Morris, Little Falls and Marshall, October 21, 2018 Minn. Sister Annella was a wide-eyed, energetic person with a spirit of hospitality and compassion. A humble peace seemed to rule her heart and was spontaneously revealed in her compassionate and caring actions. Her prayer life and love for the gospel were hallmarks of her daily living. For many years, she was an active member of the Healing Light Prayer Community at St. Mary’s Parish, Little Falls. She enjoyed assisting the sick, dying and disabled as well as giving support to their families. When asked what she values the most, she replied, “I value scripture, the Eucharist, my Franciscan Community and my family, my Polish ancestry and living a simple, prayerful life.”
Associates Celia Nieman of Freedhem passed away February 3, 2019. She was a Franciscan Associate for 33 years. Celia and her husband Paul, who passed away in July 2018, were happy to be charter members of the Franciscan Associate Relationship. Celia participated in liturgies, fundraising, musical presentations and raising awareness of preserving our earth by the conservative use of water and other natural resources. Celia was a delight and a joy to be around. She once said, “Most of all, we feel the joy of all the people we gather with in associate activities, which enhances the presence of God’s goodness.” 2019 Spring Our Journey
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