Spring 2018 • Vol. 36 No. 2
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OurJourney Spring 2018 • Vol. 36 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 Frieler, graphic designer Julie Hanson, direct mail specialist Sister Rose Margaret Schneider Sister Elise Saggau Sister Carmen Barsody Associate Geri Dietz Printed by: Spectrum Marketing Services, Little Falls, Minn.
Mexico Sisters Carol Schmit, Aurora Tovar and Isa Berrones serve St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Ocampo, Coahuila, a remote area of rural Mexico. It was high noon and hot as they walked with the people in a Palm Sunday procession. They joined in the hymn where each verse focused on an aspect of the Passion with the refrain, “Forgive your people, O God.”
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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Cover: Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi donated by William Clemens.
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 2018 Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota
Nicaragua Franciscan Associates and Faithful Fools from Managua and San Diego, Nicaragua, gathered in January for a weekend retreat in the rural town of Palacaguina. They were joined by Associate Brianda Cediel and Sisters Carmen Barsody and Michelle L’Allier who all traveled from the United States. It was a magnificent weekend of strengthening the web of community as they reflected together on the Franciscan values and how we are called to live them in our everyday lives. The retreat ended with a beautiful ritual as three individuals made their commitment as Franciscan Associates. Associate Brianda Cediel (second from right) shares food and conversation with several young women from the retreat.
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Dear friends, This issue of Our Journey is special—special in that it lists the names of all our generous donors who support our mission, ministries and Franciscan way of life, the impact of which is revealed in the articles and illustrated in the many photos and captions that tell the stories of the sisters’ work. Literally hundreds of names fill the pages of this issue, which also serves as our annual report. Each gift received is gratefully acknowledged, each donor remembered in prayer. Oh, how the sisters give thanks! It’s also special in that we highlight Sisters Beatrice Eichten, Rose Margaret Schneider, Susan Knutson and Grace Skwira, the current Leadership team of the Franciscan Sisters. It was my honor to visit with them as they talked about their time in Leadership, their challenges, their accomplishments. See the article “The grace of the office” on the next page. In June they leave office and a new group of sisters will take on the responsibility of leading the congregation. (This issue went to print just before the elections were held.) With this issue, we’ve done our best to represent the variety of mission and outreach activities in which the sisters are involved—those concrete ways the sisters live the Gospel . . . with energy, spirit and peace—made possible by your generous support! We remember and honor 50 years of ministry in Arizona and the 100th birthday of Sister Marie Theis. Associate Cheri Hample reflects on her path to the Associate Relationship. Enjoy! More than anything, this issue is a tribute to you, the friends, family and donors of the Franciscan Sisters, and all the people who journey with the sisters in serving the poor and marginalized, caring for Mother Earth and promoting the Franciscan values. Thank you for supporting the Franciscan Sisters with your time, talents and financial gifts—and for being with us in spirit and in prayer every step of the way. May the Lord bless and keep you always. Peace and all good,
Elizabeth Mahoney Rydeen Director of Development
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The grace
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Sisters often talk about their call to religious life and their commitment to serve and respond to the needs of the poor. Serving their community in a leadership capacity is also a call to which Sisters Beatrice Eichten, Rose Margaret Schneider, Susan Knutson and Grace Skwira, the current Leadership team of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, responded. As they end their leadership term of office this June, they shared their reflections. They knew they had two major responsibilities. “Our key responsibility was to support and enhance the personal and spiritual well-being of the sisters and the many people who are a part of our extended Franciscan community,” said Sister Bea, community minister. “The responsibilities of leadership are to guide, to lead, and to be ever-present to the sisters.” Sisters Bea and Rose Margaret were part of Franciscan Sisters Health Care, Inc., when sponsorship was transferred to another Catholic healthcare organization in 1993. Sister Susan previously served in health care administration, Sister Grace as vocation minister and corporate secretary. Sisters Bea and Rose Margaret had served in community leadership previously, knew what the job entailed and were open to respond to the call of the sisters; Sisters Susan and Grace were new to the role of community leadership. Most recently, Sister 4
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Susan worked with the homeless population in San Francisco and Sister Grace as a missionary in Mexico. Sister Grace was invited by Leadership to complete the unexpired term of Sister Carolita Mauer who died in July 2014. Early in her discernment, she came upon Matthew 12:18, which says, “Here is my servant, whom I have chosen.” It was clear to her that these words were an affirmation that God was calling her, choosing her. Sister Susan, too, was open to the Spirit and listened to her sisters in community who felt she had the strengths needed at the time. A second responsibility they had related to future planning. For decades, sisters in Leadership were involved in the growth of the community and overseeing expanding ministries. Today, with fewer and older members, the reality is different. “We knew we had the responsibility to discern how to right-size our properties and buildings and transition ministries as we faced the future,” said Sister Bea. With clear directives from the Delegate Assembly of 2010, they set out to create a process for future planning. They set up a variety of work groups to deal with issues of personnel, sisters’ health care, on- and off-campus ministries and properties/physical space.
"We did what was ours to do." Daunted by the intense work ahead of them, the new team was energized knowing that they had the full support of the sisters. They started bringing the community together twice a year for updates and consultation. “It was our priority to include the sisters in the process,” Sister Rose Margaret said. In 2014, the community requested that the Leadership team consider serving two more years in order to bring the future planning to implementation. They accepted, knowing it meant they would serve for seven years instead of the usual five. Their term was a balancing act between future planning and seeing to the needs of the sisters. The community was changing as more sisters retired from active ministry and moved home to the motherhouse. “A challenge,” Sister Grace said, “is how to best minister to so many of our sisters who were once active in ministry, but because of age or infirmity, can no longer do the work they once did. I’ve been blessed to see our sisters age gracefully, deepening their personal relationship with God and continuing to do whatever they are yet able to do to make a difference in the world.” As they prepare to leave office, the four agree that it’s been an honor to serve in Leadership. “It is a special gift,” said Sister Susan, “to spend private time with sisters who were our mentors and teachers and now are models as they approach the end of life with grace.” “I think we fulfilled our mandate of future planning while also caring for the sisters,” said Sister Bea, “and our sense is we leave office loved and respected.” Sister Susan, paraphrasing a quote from Saint Francis, added, “We did what was ours to do.” “And,” added Sister Rose Margaret, “we all experienced what we recognize as ‘the grace of the office’—God guiding and protecting us.” 2018 Spring Our Journey
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My path to becoming a Franciscan Associate Associate Cheri Hample
“I can tell you about my path, but I am only a little wire—God is the power. Talk to others, the sisters, the brothers and the people who work with them. Some are not Christians, talk to them. You will know it when you see it. It is very beautiful.” —A Simple Path, by Mother Teresa As I reflect on the path that led me to become a Franciscan Associate, the years are filled with spiritual seeking, experiences and explorations along with risk taking and hard work. I was baptized in the Presbyterian Church in Oakes, N. Dak., where my grandparents were longtime elders. My grandmother Helene Hample was the organist and choir director. As a child I loved sitting on the organ bench with her. I recall a song she played each Sunday before the service started, “Quam Dilecta”: “The Lord is in His Holy Temple . . . let all the earth keep silence.” My spiritual path then led me to the Methodist Church in Breckenridge, where my father accepted a teaching position when I was in 2nd grade. I attended church, Sunday school, youth group, sang in the choir and was confirmed there. The minister often focused only on sin, becoming emotional and raising his voice during his sermons. I stopped going to this church in senior high. I had several friends in Breckenridge who were Catholic and sometimes went to church with them. I loved the ritual of the Mass and Eucharist. In my heart I felt I was supposed to be a Catholic! During junior high, I volunteered at St. Francis Hospital as a candy striper, and it was there I met and learned about the Franciscan Sisters. Words cannot adequately describe the impact the sisters and volunteering had on me. Sister Paula Pohlmann was the hospital administrator during part of my time there, and my mother worked in the laboratory with Sister Ardis Cloutier. This experience was life-changing and began my commitment to volunteering and service. Fast forward to 1976-77 when I was in graduate school at the University of Minnesota and working as the director of Pillsbury Club, a residential dorm for young women, located in downtown Minneapolis and owned by the Women’s Christian Association. The dorm was next door to St. Olaf Catholic Church where I attended Mass and eventually enrolled in adult religious preparation and was confirmed in December 1977. 6
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Cheri Hample: “I am grateful I said yes to the path God provided me.”
It has been 40 years since I converted to Catholicism, and I have tried to live a life of purpose, offering love, friendship, forgiveness, kindness and trusting in God to help keep me on this path. “It is not how much you do but how much love you put into the doing and sharing with others that is important.” (A Simple Path) In July 2014, I traveled to Little Falls and met with Sister Ardis who encouraged me to contact Sister Paula which led me to Clare’s Well and lunch with her. Soon I was volunteering at Clare’s Well and spending time with Sisters Paula, Jan and Carol, which allowed me to see the Franciscan values in action. I was encouraged to explore becoming an associate and, after meeting with Geri Dietz, I was confident this was the path God had chosen for me. My personal values aligned perfectly with the Franciscans. After meetings with Geri and studying the lives of Francis and Clare, I was invited to become an associate. “I desire to be an Associate of this Franciscan Community of Little Falls because I wish to be sister and brother to all of you and to all of God’s creatures. With you and with God’s help I want to make the world a more loving, just and peaceful community. Together with you, I want to carry the spirit of Francis and Clare into our world” (from the Associate Commitment liturgy).
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Catita Cazares, Sister Shirley Mueller and Juan are members of Rayo de Luz and part of the team that serves breakfast on Friday mornings.
Rayo de Luz feeds the hungry . . . one taco at a time Elizabeth Rydeen
Each Friday morning, Sister Shirley Mueller cooks a large pan of pinto beans seasoned with onions, peppers and cumin, and mixes it all with rice to make a complete protein. She and Sister Mary Hroscikoski stuff these beans and rice into 54 fresh corn tortillas to make flavorful breakfast tacos. Sister Shirley then brings the warm tacos to her Rayo de Luz group for the weekly breakfast they serve to homeless and poor persons and the morning Mass-goers at the downtown parish in McAllen, Tex. On these mornings the St. Francis Centennial Garden at Sacred Heart Parish is abuzz with activity. The members of Rayo de Luz met while volunteering at the nearby refugee center. Now they work together to provide this weekly breakfast of tacos, beverages and human caring for those who live on the downtown streets. “A few people come back or stay even after they are full just to be with us,” said Sister Shirley. “Some are so alone and isolated. We try to bring peace and understanding and basically offer friendship.” When everyone has left the Centennial Garden, Rayo de Luz takes the extra tacos to men standing on the nearby street corners waiting for day labor and to those making their homes in nearby parks and alleys. The name Rayo de Luz is inspired by Pope Francis who said, “May we be in this world a ray of light that shines forth bringing joy and peace to the hearts of all men and women.” The group is committed to this ministry but also to each other. On Wednesdays they meet after morning Mass to pray with Sister Anita Jennissen’s centering prayer group. Just as Saint Francis said, “God gave me brothers,” Sister Shirley says, “God gave me this wonderful team.”
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, Minnesota 56345 (320)632-0699 •
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Sister Joanne Heim’s life is rooted in prayer Elizabeth Rydeen
Sister Joanne Heim felt called to religious life as a student at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud. She sought guidance from her school counselor who told her of several religious communities close by. He then spoke fondly of three of his relatives who were Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls. He said, “I think you would like it there.” She took his advice, and found it to be a good fit. As a nurse, Sister Joanne enjoyed working the evening shift. As she helped settle the patients for the night, she learned that in addition to physical care, people need emotional and spiritual support as well. They needed to share their stories and to be heard. Her patients began to invite her into prayer with them, which she saw as a tremendous gift. From nursing she transitioned into pastoral care and ministered as a chaplain at various hospitals for many years. Now Sister Joanne Heim: “Thank you for your generosity and goodness!” semi-retired, Sister Joanne continues visiting the sick and homebound as a volunteer through the twin parish of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s in St. Cloud. She also visits her elderly Franciscan Sisters in Little Falls on a weekly basis. Sister Joanne’s daily life is rooted in prayer with special attention to benefactors of the Franciscan Sisters. She remarks, “I keep the handful of ornaments I receive from our Development Office all year long and I ask Jesus to help them with the concerns of their hearts. I also pray that each person will know Jesus’ personal love for them and for others. As this type of relationship grows and is shared, our world will be more peaceful."
Taste O F S T . C LO U D Monday, May 7, 2018 4:30-7:30 p.m. Kelly Inn Anna Taylor, Stephanie Luna and CJ Pettinger, are members of the 2017-2018 group of Franciscan Community Volunteers (not pictured is Anthony Scheip who joined the program in January). All are living in community with the sisters at the Welcoming House in St. Cloud and learning the Franciscan way of life. Anna serves at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Luna at the Boys & Girls Club-Southside, CJ at Rural Aids Action Network and Anthony at Anna Marie’s Alliance. 8
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100 4th Avenue South, (Downtown) St. Cloud, MN
Tickets: $25 ($30 at the door)
Featuring 16 local restaurants, a silent auction & music.
FRANCISCAN
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
A ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota
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Franciscan Life Center Sister Jan Kilian and Associate Rick Dietz
Just as you might expect, a Franciscan life center is wherever there is a Franciscan. By that account, the center we are writing about is a Center of centers and this Center with a capital “C” is located on the campus of the Franciscan Sisters in Little Falls. This Franciscan Life Center was established to nurture and extend the Gospel values of continual conversion, humility, poverty and contemplation as lived by Jesus, Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi as well as by our Franciscan Community of sisters and associates. A Franciscan Life Resource Group began meeting in 2001. In this new millennium, the Gospel as perceived by Saint Francis required new ways for sharing beyond the walls of the Convent. Members of this Resource Group and Community Leadership created the Franciscan Life Office (later changed to Franciscan Life Center (FLC)) with Sister Bernice Rieland as the director. Current FLC director Rick Dietz and staff members Sisters Gloria Haider, Michelle L’Allier and LaVonne Schackmann continue to encourage all who seek God by promoting and sharing gospel values that are foundational to our Franciscan Third Order Regular Rule of Life. The FLC facilitates opportunities for people to come to know and embrace more fully these gospel values. Programs and events sponsored by the FLC are designed
to enhance the spiritual life of our Franciscan Community as well as others. Twice a year week-long retreats, seasonal days of reflection, Taizé, centering and Earth Day prayer services are open to anyone. Retreats for individuals or groups can be custom designed upon request. Spiritual direction is facilitated as FLC offers continuing education for sisters and others who are trained spiritual directors. The Center serves as a focal point for anyone seeking to find a director for their own personal spiritual direction. In 2016 a special program—Engaging Franciscan Spirituality—was created for men and women interested in more in-depth learning and experience of Franciscan spirituality. The initial cohort met monthly for two years. However, nine of the first participants didn’t want the learning to end! So the FLC designed “Still Engaged,” a second year-long program for them. Their group, plus a new two-year group, meet on the same day and time but in different locations under the seasoned leadership of Franciscan Associates and Sisters with advanced education in Franciscan spirituality and theology. Members of the FLC staff continue to be invited to give presentations on aspects of Franciscan spirituality in parishes and with church clubs/groups. This is another way for FLC to extend Franciscan values beyond the walls of the convent. We pray that all of us will continue to turn our Franciscan life centers beyond our walls to God and each other in the spirit of Jesus, Francis and Clare. For further information online, go to www.fslf.org and click on Ministries: Franciscan Life Center or call (320)632-0668.
Good Friday March 30, 2018 - 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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From all of us to all of you, our heartfelt appreciation Sister Cordy Korkowski, director of Donor Relations
What fun I had in preparing my article for this issue of Our Journey! I reviewed all the names of our donors from A-Z listed in last year’s spring issue. My heart was full of gratitude. Going through these names brought back warm memories of conversations, visits, phone calls and financial gifts to the Franciscan Sisters. Seeing the names once more, I was able to be grateful again for all of those generous people who supported the Franciscan Sisters in 2017, some who have been with us since the opening of our Development Office in 1988. It’s true: donor loyalty goes back decades. My work is truly relational, and what a joy to hear, “Our business is going well. We want to have the Franciscan Sisters as recipients because we believe in what you are doing.” Another donor stated, “I don’t have a lot to give, but I want to be a part of the Franciscan Sisters.” We are honored by the heartfelt spirit of every gift—small and large. Over the past year, your donations have benefitted our ministries here in Little Falls—St. Francis Music Center, St. Francis Health and Wellness and our Franciscan Life Center. In addition, our mission work in Mexico and our outreach efforts in the United States are strengthened by your support. Our retired sisters living in Clare Residence and Angela Community appreciate your love and your support as well. Wherever our sisters live and work, your generous donations assist them. Each day, we give thanks for wonderful, generous donors who partner with us as we live the Gospel joyfully with energy, spirit and peace. Thank you!
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. 10
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2017 DONATIONS Special Appeals Christmas Appeal
$117,255
Give to the Max Day
$55,481
Memorial Appeal
$37,327
August Appeal
$32,453
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, 2017. Donors who have passed away during 2017 are identified with an asterisk (*) behind their name. 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.
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We extend out sincere thanks to our many donors who wish to remain anonymous. A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melvin & Julie Abels Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo G. Ablaza Beatrice Ackley Dr. & Mrs. Sergio Aguilar Robert & Margaret Ahles Rick & Joan Ahmann Ellen Akotchik John* & Janette Albaugh Susan J. Allanson Carlee K. Alson William Altenhofen James & Georgia Althoff Leo Ament Alexander Ames George & Mary Kay Anderberg Andre Anderson Debi & John Anderson Joan Anderson John & Martha Anderson Larry D. & Lynn Anderson Lowell & Karen Anderson Mary K. Anderson Richard H. & Susan Anderson Steve & Carol Anderson Robert & Sherry Andres Walter & Patricia Andres Kathleen Angus Ann Anosike Phyllis Antognozzi Jeri & Lee Arendt Dan Armbrust John Armbrust Mary Ann Armbrust Doré Arnold Robert & Linda Arnold Shirley Arvidson Therese Asche Kathleen Aschenbrenner Roger & Maureen Athman Marilyn Atkinson Ruth Atkinson William & Mary Lee Attea Frank Auge Matthew & Michelle Aujero Cheryl Austin Darryl & Linda Avila Michael Avolicino Judy Azure B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janice Babcock Ethel Backes Ronald & Betty Backes Marina Bahmer Bill & Beverly Bailey Pat & Jay Bailey Steve & Donna* Bajtosh Barbara Bakeberg Brian Baldwin Mayuli Bales Rev. Timothy Baltes Connie Banach
Ray & Dorothy Banick Arnie* & Bernice Banish Michael & Deborah Banish Richard Banish Francis & Rita Barbeln Gordon & Bonnie Barbeln Gregg & Teri Barbeln Margaret Barbeln Stacy & Carol Barbour Victor Barela Ronald & Jerrilyn Barker Frank & Jeanne Barnaby Dennis & Julie Ann Barnack Bob & Jane Barnes Robert Barni Christopher & Claudia Barnier Msgr. Gustovo Barrera David & Lesli Barsody Geri Barsody Lloyd & Maxine Barthel Gordon & Mary Ann Vogel Bartholomay Rita Bartl Alice Bartush Gayle Bassett Alvin & Jo Ann Bauer Gerald & Donna Bauer Marvin & Helen Bauer Matthew & Beth Bauer Robert Bauer Vi Bauer Gary & Ann Baumeister Betty Jane Baxter Laurel Baxter Marlene Bayerkohler Dick & Sheryl Baynes Paul & Sharon Beaudry Rev. Mitchell Bechtold Deacon Donald Becker Kevin D. & Irene V. Becker Mark Becker Rev. Thomas Becker Kathleen Beckmann Bill Beddor Peter & Joan Bednarczyk Maribeth & Jim Bedtke Sheri L. Beedle-Kremer Bryant & Robyn Beehler Frank & Rosemary Beert Bill Bell Betty Bengston Iolaine Benson Mark & Angela Benson Peggy Benson Tammy Benson Carol A. Bentley Helen Klaers Bentrud Eileen Bergeron Msgr. Thomas J. Bergin Judy Berglin Joan Bergman Susan Bernal
Raymond & Agnes Bernard Terry & Dorothy Bernardy Gary & Kathryn Berndt Joan A. Bernet John & Char Berns Sara Bernstein Bernice & Andrew Bertram Janice & Joseph Beste Patrick & Susan Bettenberg Joseph & Helen Bettendorf Dick & Luanne Beyreuther Clara Bieganek James & Joan Bieganek Marilyn Bieganek* Alvin & Sharon Bieniek Clarence & Joan Bieniek Cleo Bieniek Florence Billig Mary Alice Binder Robert & Marjorie Biniek Janet & Thomas Binsfeld Marvin & Elaine Binstock Dick & Mimi Bitzan Julie Bizzell Scott & Margaret Bjorklund Richard & Mary Ann Blade James & Alice Blake Delores Bloch Walter & Lois Jeanne Bloch Lea Block Theresa Blommer Christopher Blonigen Clarence & Annella Blonigen Gerald & Sharon Blonigen Pat & Kris Blonigen Robert & Mary Jane Blonigen Roman & Mary Blonigen Steve & Kathy Blonigen Vern Blonigen Stephen & Cheryl Blythe Arlene Boeckmann Sharon Boerner Howard Boeser Jackie Bohlig Stephen & Ann Bohrer Loren & Deanna Boone Christopher L. Boorn John & Diane Borgert Pamela Borgmann Robert Borkowski Ann Bos Faye Boser Gilbert & Lillian Boser Larry & Doris Boser Jim & Shirley Boster Brian Botzet Melvin & Marian Botzet David & Mary Ann Bouley Patricia Boyle Maureen Bozicevich Mary Bozzo Clarice Bradway
Mary Jean & Michael Brady Roger & Sheila Braegelmann Pam Brake Joseph & Monica Brandl Theresa Brantl Jeanne Brase Peter & Susan Brasket Ruth Brattensborg Don & Mona Braun John & Marie Braun Marlene Braun Mr. & Mrs. Mark Braun Richard & Katherine Braun Robert & Bernice Braun Cathy & Dennis Bray Daniel & Ellie Breister Sheila Brennan Dianne Brenny Richard & Sally Brenny Terrence & Carolyn Brenny Steve & Marlene Bresnahan Robert & Mary Joyce Breuer Nancy & Pete Breyfogle Bob & Evelyn Zabinski Briggs Carol & Dan Briles Jane Brink John & Diane Brinkman Colleen Britz Larry & Bea Britz Cyrilla Brixius Ken & Jan Brixius Denise Brogna Phil & Bonnie Bromen Larry & Dorothy Bromenshenkel Donna Brooks Ken & Mary Broshofske Bruce & Patricia Brotten James & Diane Broughten Frank & Alice Brown Irene Brown Kathleen Brown Susann M. Brown Susan Browne Mark & Kimbra Brozak Marlene Brulla Doris Brunelle Eldon & Sharon Brustuen Allen & Marsha Bryan Nancy Bublitz Penny Buch Bob & Rita Buckvold Janet Buczek Violet Budreck John & Marilyn Bueckers Clarence & Renee Buerman Butch & Carol Bukowski Mary Bukowski Mustafa & Patricia Bulut James & Pat Bumgarner Irene Bundy* Brian & Marsha Burgeson John & Rita Burgeson
Betty Burns David & Judith Burns Jane M. Burns Richard & Barbara Burrock Bernice Bursch Jerome & Anna Bursch Kevin & Lisa T. Bursch Leona Burton Shirley Burton Louise Burzynski Donald E. Buzzell Mary Ann Byrne Amby Bzdok Robert Cadotte Mary Ann Caesar Justine Cain John & Catherine Calabrese Katie Calhoun Charlene Callens Rev. Elbert Callis Nancy Campbell Joseph Canaan Mark & Camilla Cane Alonzo Cantu Joseph Capistrant Mary Strand & Vince Capizzo Peter & Glenda Capizzo Brad & Debbie Carlson Joan M. Carlson Robert & Kathryn Carlson Mary Nickel Carlsrud Elizabeth Carpenter Jean T. Carpenter Mary Carpenter Arnold & Jacqulyn Carry David & Judith Case Irene Casey Patricia Casey Mary Casper Thomas & Diane Cassady James & Betty Cassidy Natale & Patricia Cerutti Tony & Rose Ann Chamberlain Vincent Chanco Donna Chandler Eunice Childs Carol Chisholm Dorothy Chizek Connie Chouinard Diana & Tom Christian Tom & Bernice Christian Ann & Richard Christiansen Allan & Sarah Christman Charlie & Marcie Cichon Lawrence & Betty Cipperly Robert Claesgens James & Kathleen Clair Dewey & Anne Clark Mary M. & Michael H. Clark Gladys Clasemann Rita Clasemann David Cleveland
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Mary visits Elizabeth Sister Joan Tuberty
“How happy is she who has believed that the Lord’s promise to her would be fulfilled.” (Lk. 1:45)
Thank you John & Kathleen Clifford Michael & Mary Cline Gertrude Cloutier Shawn & Kristin Colberg Diane & Michael Collins John & Opal Collins Susan & Steve Commerford Tom & Paulette Como Laura Compton Steve & Rosemary Comstock Barbara Connors Michael & Carol Cool Ronald* & Irene Corbett Tom & Molly Cotton Frank & Marie Couture Dorothy Coy John Coyne Ron & Marilyn Crandell Mary Constance Crane Diane & David Cross Rodney & Gladys Crowe Shirley Crowe Kari & Greg Cruze Lois Cuchna
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Julie K Culberson Robert & Isabel Curley Meghan & Ryan Currens Lori Curtis Heidi Cutler Betty Ann Czech Dennis & Mary Czech Gerald & Karrie Czech Leonard Czech Judith Dahill Garry & JoAnn Dahl Ruthann Dahm John & Loretta Dahmus Rev. Steve Daigle Jeanette & Ray Daignault Mary C. Dalbec Robert & Sharon Dalen Rev. Gerald Dalseth Nicholas Daly Raymond & Carol Dalzell Dung Tien & Nga Dang Arthur & Darlene Daniels Michael & Gayle Dargis Jeanne Davis
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The inspiration for this icon is in the marvelous meeting of Mary and Elizabeth as told in the Gospel of Saint Luke. Elizabeth’s salutation to Mary resounds through the centuries! “Of all women, you are most blessed . . . Why should I be honored by a visit by the mother of our Lord?” And Mary’s response, “My soul glows with the glory of God,” is made for all humanity as it opens to know and taste the Divine Life. In my own life experience, I have known the power of “the visit” and the way the spirit leaps from heart to heart in face-to-face encounters. In 1984, as I prepared for a peacemaking pilgrimage to the Soviet Union with the National Council of Churches, the image of The Visitation came to me repeatedly, and contained the simple and profound meaning of the pilgrimage I was about to make. Christians from both sides of the Iron Curtain met face to face to express the unity they knew in Christ. I knew that communication through words would be a barrier so I painted this icon, a language I knew the Russians would understand. I carried it as a symbolic gift which I was able to present to two young Orthodox sisters from the monastery at Kiev who were students in Leningrad and part of the choir which sang a marvelous “Magnificat” for us. My gift of “The Visit” was visual and theirs was in song—it was a moving exchange, a 20th century version of this ancient theme.
Ted & Angie Davis Lenore Dawson Orpha De Long Jeffrey & Sarah Balinskas DeBevec Mary A. Decker James Decker Elaine Deeney Barbara DeFoe LaVerne Dehler Ralph Dehler Alex & Kathleen Dehmer Allen & Phyllis Dehn Willard Dehn John & Diane Deick Jim & Marie Delaney Lorraine Delehanty Mary Lou Delehanty Jane DeLisle Mario & Carol DeMatteis Teresa & Paul DeMore James & Rose Denn Ann DePrey Kaitlin Depuydt Wilbur Desrocher Dale & Pam Deters Ronald & Patricia Deters
Georgia Dewitt Gary & Joan DeZiel Darlene Dick Letitia Dick Thomas & Barbara Diderrich Fidelis Dierkes Dolores Dietz Rick & Geri Dietz Marcella Dietzman Art & Marlene Dingmann Gerald & Bernadine Dingmann Joyce Dinndorf Paul & Kathy Dinndorf John & Judy Dinsmore Clarence & Linda Dirkes Paul & Linda Dirkes Wayne Dirkman Phyllis & David Dobis Veronica Doble Mary Pat Dobmeier Elaine Dockendorf Bernice Doege Kristen & L. Doerr John & Deborah Doig Denis & Karen Dolan Janet Dolan Susan Dolan
Tom Dolan Francis & Kathel Doll Therese Doll John & Sandra Doman Mark Dombeck Mike & Sandy Dombeck Jerome Donabauer Mary & Mike Dongoski Terry & Miriam Donnan Brian & Brenda Donnay Ethel Donnay Ken & Gladys Donnay Kevin & Erin Donnay Geraldine Donnelly Dolores Donofrio Bernard Doom Dennis & JoAnn Doran Randy & Paula Doroff Steve & Lynn Dosch Cynthia Doty Joseph & Jacqueline Doty William & Jeanne Shapiro Downey Margaret Dragseth Donna Draves Patricia & William Driscoll John Driste
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Jeffrey & Deb Duclos John & Theresa Duea James Duerr Kay & Randy Dugas Jan Duhnke Gloria & B. J. Dukowitz Lynn & Tom Dukowitz Gregory A. Dumonceaux Thomas & Colette Dumstorf Patrick & Jean Dunks Michael & Brenda Dupont Irene Durant Mary & Gordon Dusterhoft Eileen & Jim Dwyer Mary L. Dybdahl Julie Dzieweczynski James & Bev Ebner Robert Ebner Toni Ebner Paul & Roxanne Ebnet Phyllis Eccles Edward Eccleston Marie Eckerman Peter Eckstrom Robert & Susan Edel Catherine & John Edinger Patricia Egan Kathryn Eggleston Charles Ehlen Nancy J. Ehlen Dave & Rosie Ehlert Dick Eich Pauline Eichten William & Lois Eiffert Jeffrey & Michelle Eikmeier Robert & Pamela Elconin Ron & Mary Lou Eldred Pastor Tully Ellsberg John Elsenpeter Ronald & Margaret Elsner Nick & Nancy Eltgroth Richard & Louise Eltgroth Lynette Emblom Nick & Marie Emmer Noe Virginia Empey Thomas & Kay Engebretson Naomi Engel* Mardelle England Patti Epsky David & Katherine Epstein Mary E. Erickson Renee Erickson Rosemary Erickson Ken & Judy Erkens Chuck & Pat Ernst Irene Ertl Marie Esplan Aina Essig James & Sharon Estes Phil & Rose Estrem David & Darla Euteneuer Marie Euteneuer Mel & Julie Euteneuer Audrey Evans Bernie & Nancy Evans Tom & Diane Evans
Cynthia & Richard Eversman Jan & Jeff Everson Kathryn Eveslage Mary M. Eveslage Lana Faber Kathleen Webster Fagan Lisa Fahey James Fahy Lucy Fallon Wanda A. Fandino Alvin Fasen Rita Fasen Dennis & Ardelle Feda Richard & Rita Feddema Jerome & Annette Fedor Steve Feeny Mary K. Felland Merle & Kathy Felling Dan & Pat Feneis Bernard Ferche Bob & Nancy Ferche Juliana Fernandez Lasantha & Sheranee Fernando Roger & Patricia Fernelius Frank & Kathryn Ferrera Rebecca Ferrera Kate Festler Rich & Lori Fiedler Donna & Troy Field Mary Jean Filippi Austin Finch Mark Trainor & Rosanne Fischer Mike & Sandra Fischer Peter & Lorraine Fischer Rachel Fitzgerald Robert & Jean Flacke Rev. David Flanagan Jean Fleegel James Flicker Patricia Flicker Ron & Vali Flint Eugene Floersch LaVerne & James Fogelberg Bruce & Mary Fogle Phil & Mary Ann Force Elsie Forcelle Don & Jean Forster Rudy & Dorothy Forster Randal & Jewell Fossum Stephen & Sharon Fowler Margaret France Robert & Ramune Franitza Karen Marie Frank Urban & Dorothy Frank Mary Franklin Jerry & Pat Fredricksen Conrad & Mary Rae Freeberg Mary & Jerome Freeman George & Ardys Freichels Donna Freihammer Carole French Hank & Bobbi French Alan & Nancy Frerich Martha Frerich Jerry & Marge Frerichs Mary Frericks
Janet Fricke Joe & Diane Friebe Amanda Frieler Rev. Francis L. Fried Joseph & Virginia Frieden Michael & Corrine Fritz Jeff & Donna Fromm Rev. Al & Dorothy Baldwin Fry Sue & Louie Frykman Edward Fulton Bruce & Karen Furlong Mary E. Furman Arlene Furnstahl Carol Furnstahl John S. Furnstahl Dave & Rachel Fuss Jeff & Gina Gafford Alfred & Joyce Gagne Bernie* & Marcy Gallus Deb Galvez Edward & Amee Gangl Gerry Gangl Thomas & Mary Ellen Gangl Dianne Gapinski Sheila & Scott Gardner Eugene & Magdalene Garman Gerald & Margaret Gartner Valerius Gasperlin Floyd & Jeanette Gast Marilyn & Rollie Gates Robert & Maggie Gatz Charles & Mary Ellen Gebeke Jerry & Mary Geerdes Agnes Geiser Larry* & Vi Geislinger Susan Gentz Dennis & Dianna George Lisa & Peter Germscheid Eleanor Ghostley Ronald & Jeanette Giacopuzzi Mildred Gibbard Michael & Jody Gibbs Teresa & Michael Giel Donald & Bonita Gieselman Ambrose & Patricia Giesen Susan Gilbertson David & Karen Gilgenbach Michael & Mary Gillespie Judy & Lance Gillham Orval & Cleta Gingerich Marilyn Girtz Rose Marie Gleich Leonard & Dorothy Gloeb Lorretta Glum
Floyd & Margaret Goenner Ann Goerdt A. J. & Amy Goeser Marcia Goff Jerry & Linda Gohl Marjorie & Daniel Gohl Bruce & Diane Gohman Mary Goldammer William & Colette Goldammer Kathleen Goldammer-Copeland Russ & Luann Goldstein Donald & Jeanne Goligowski Jim & Joan Gondringer LeRoy & Marion Gondringer Patricia Good Steven W. Good Yvonne Gorman Anita Goth George & Kim Gottfried James & Kathlyn Gottwalt Michael & Patty Gould Art & Barb Grachek Elizabeth Grady Mary Beth Grady Jim & Mary Ann Graeve Adeline Graf Rosalie Grams Sandra & Tom Grandin, Jr. Mary Graves Melissa Graves Robyn Gray Damas & Eileen Grebinoski Shari Grebinoski Kathryn & James Green Paul M. Greene Cheryl & Jerry Griese Georgine Griesing Diane Griffin Chester Grobschmidt Adella Gross Alfred & Bernadine Gross Charles & Barbara Gross Margaret Grossman Mary Ellen Grossman Mary Jane Grow Rev. David Grundman Herb & Marilyn Grundman David & Maureen Guay Joyce Guenther Jeanette Guerin Jerome & Kim Guerin Marisa Guerin Bruce & Barbara Guggemos Dale & Ruth Guimont
Gloria & Bill Hafner Leona Hagen Joanne Hagstrom Mary Ann Haiden Lawrence Haider Joanne Haire Janice T. Haley Pat & Sue Hall George Hamernick Carole & Charles Hamilton, III Florence Hammers Cheri Hample Dalorus Hanowski Kathy Hanowski Joan Hanrahan David & Kathy Hanson Gerald & Susan Hanson Darlene Hapka John & Geraldine Happe John & Linda Harambasic James & Mary Ann Harlander Lee & Julie Harren Rev. Robert Harren John & Barbara Harrigan Joanne Harris Carol Hart Pauline Hart Kathy Harthun Mary Lou Hartl Jeanne & Tom Hartmann Vicky Hartmann Edwin Hartung Anne M. Harvieux Walter Haselhuhn Charles & Kathleen Haselkamp David & Jeanne Hassler Joseph & Loris Hassler Margaret Havens Patricia Hawes Nita Hayes Gloria Hebert Will & Judith Hecht Wally & Judy Hedlund Florence Heim Sis Hein Lorna & John Heinen Mary Jane Heinen Jill Heinking Allen & Betty Heinz Beatrice Heinz Dennis & Kathleen Heinze Leo & Beverly Heinze Janet Heirigs Patrick Held
“The Franciscan Sisters were a great influence in my life. I worked at St. Ansgar’s in Moorhead for nine years. The sisters treated me very special. I wanted to continue my relationships and support the sisters financially.” — Noel Iwen, Arthur, N. Dak. Jim & Cyndee Gmach Virginia Goble Susan McGuire & Antony Goddard Edward Godzala* Cindy Goebel
Agnes Guzik Becky L. Haaf Marilyn Haak Robert & Janet Haarman John & Janet Haas Patricia Haas
Mary Lou Helmbrecht Janice Helmer Gloria Helterline Leo & Mary Jo Hemmesch Shirley & Curt Hendrickson Anita Hendrickx
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Desert life: strong beauty, harsh reality Deanna V. Boone
“I have a deep love for the desert. The stark contrast between the dry soil and the rich beauty speaks to the magnificence of creation.” —Sister Audrey Jean Loher, the last sister to serve in Arizona The Franciscan Sisters ministered in Arizona for 50 years. Those decades are best characterized by the scope and diversity of the ministries in which the sisters were involved. It all started in 1967 when Sister Joyce Brandl moved to Tucson in search of a climate more suitable to her arthritic condition. Soon, Sister Mary Zirbes attended the University of Arizona. Other sisters followed, including novices who were sent to increase their awareness of multicultural ministries as part of their formation. Eventually, sisters became involved in a great variety of ministries as they utilized their gifts and talents to fill unmet needs they encountered. They followed the example of Saint Francis who went to the people instead of waiting for people to come to him. Over the years, five sisters ministered to the Tohono O’odham, which means “desert people.” Others worked in religious education, social work, the Inner City Apostolate, a neighborhood drug center, nursing homes, pastoral care, schools teaching English as a second language, adult education, homeless shelters, retreat centers, home health care, low-income clinics and as physical therapists, dietitians, nurses and even a librarian. Sister Bernadine Schneider heard the
Sister Audrey Jean Loher worked for Humane Borders for 12 years. Here she’s picking up trash along the U.S./Mexico border.
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Sisters Helen Hassler, Ange Mayers and Janet Kunkel in Tucson, Ariz., in 1996
desert call her to a year of contemplation, giving credit to the holiness of the place. Sister Ange Mayers, who served in Arizona as a novice and then later during the years 1974-1985 and 1994-2010, prepared families for baptism and other sacraments. She provided pastoral care and lived among the people. Her gift was her presence. She said, “I experienced a mutual sharing of the faith. An example of inculturating the rituals and symbols of the local people with Catholic rituals and symbols. As missionaries, we see God in the people and walk with them so that, together, we grow into a deeper relationship with God and each other. Relationships invite and challenge us to relate to God in new ways.” Sister Ange explained, “I loved how my work flowed out of the movement of the Spirit. Desert life is a contrast between strong beauty and harsh reality. Only in God can we go on.” After more than 20 years of mission work in Peru, Venezuela and Guatemala, Sister Audrey Jean Loher felt called to share in the community life and ministry of the sisters in Arizona, particularly she desired to serve those coming across the border fleeing poverty, drug wars and persecution. For 12 years, she volunteered at Humane Borders, a faith-based organization that maintains water stations at strategic locations where migrants travel as they cross the Mexican/U.S. border into Arizona, and where Sister Elizabeth Ohmann was already involved. The primary purpose of this ministry is to save lives, as it is proven
that the majority of migrant deaths in that area is due to dehydration, hyperthermia and hypothermia. Sister Audrey Jean, along with other volunteers, served in a variety of duties: office work, hosting delegations to the border, caring for the water stations, housing migrants in emergency situations and promoting human rights on an international level, especially with Mexico. In 2015, Sister Audrey Jean began working with Casa Alitas, a nonprofit responding to the needs of a new surge of migrants, mainly women and children from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, who were fleeing extreme poverty and violence in their countries. “I was present to the refugees, no matter their situation,” she said. “These people left their homes and faced great danger on their journey toward a life filled with unknowns—through hope and faith in our shared God.” Sister Janet Kunkel is credited with the longest tenure—she ministered in Arizona from 1980-2013. Over the years, she served in various capacities within the Tucson Diocese, focusing on “boosting the inner life of the parish.” She worked with RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiative of Adults) where she ministered directly to people seeking entrance into the Catholic Church and a stronger faith life. She coordinated a large religious education program that provided faith formation for several hundred youth from different parishes. And she was involved in literacy as a remedial reading teacher. “I helped people become literate,” she recalls. Sister Janet remembers her years in Arizona fondly, “. . . there’s just something about the desert that can’t be duplicated.” “Sister Ange is a person with great faith, patience, confidence, flexibility, persistence and a sense of humor, [who] could persevere in a ministry characterized by solitude, long distances between meetings and seemingly slow results.” —Sister Carolyn Law
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Community leaders in Hickman, Ariz., met weekly to share faith and prepare for church events. Pictured in 2009: Rita Antone, Delphine Antone, Sister Ange Mayers and Elaine Lopez.
Franciscan Sisters who served in Arizona from
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Louise Bauer Carol Bellefeuille Maurita Bernet Arleen Bohte Marcella Boser Joyce Brandl Mary Dulski Clara Frey Eileen Ghesquiere Helen Hassler Janet Kunkel Jean Marie Kunkel Audrey Jean Loher Beata Lorsung Ange Mayers Sheila Mortonson Elizabeth Ohmann Denise Plante Theresa Scepurek LaVonne Schackmann Bernardine Schneider Mary Amy Schreiner Marcella Schuller Eileen Theis Rosemarie Wagner Siena Wald Janice Weniger Marguerite Wiener Mary Zirbes
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Thank you Charles & Barbara Henkel Roger & Marjorie Henkemeyer Rev. Charles & Karen Henneman Doris Hennen Gary & Jo Hennen Robert & Mary Jane Hennen Willard & Karlene Herbrand Catherine & LeRoy Herbst Peggy Herges Hector & Martha Hernandez Danny Herold Suzanne Herold George & Cordy* Heroux Rev. Joseph Herzing Keith & Patricia Hesli Sarah Hester Dana & Virginia Hetland Richard & Diane Heuring Don & Marge Heurung Harvey & Salome Heurung James & Mary Jo Hewitt Kenneth & Renee Hickerson Thomas & Laura Hickey Judith Hill Patricia Hill Paul Hill Scott & Nancy Hilla Patricia Hines Brad Hinker Eberhard & Helen Hinnenkamp Ron & Connie Thorsland Hinnenkamp William Hinnenkamp Ronald & Marlene Hoch Shirlee Hoebelheinrich Maryjude Hoeffel Gene & Caroline Hoelscher Raymond & Ida Hoffarth Lorraine & Mary Hoffman Roger & Teresa Hoffman Craig & Kimberly Hoffmann Debbie & Louis Hoffmann David & Ann Hoffmann Thomas J. Hoheisel Trudy Holinka Rosie & Larry Hollenbach Mary Ann Hollenhorst LuVerne Hollenkamp Ray Hollermann Deacon Dave & Jackie Holst Charles Holthaus Richard & Annella Holthaus Angeline Holzinger Kyra Hooker David & Sybil Hopkins John Hoppe Lawrence Hortsch Kevin & Cheryl Hoskins Alice Houle Mary Sue House Janis Hovda Lucille Hovland Barbara Huber
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Gloria Hudoba Lorraine Huebner Sally Huebner John Huelsman Margaret & Ed Huffman Keith & Julie Hughes Dolores Huls Mary Jo Huls Roy & Nellie Humbert Tom & Jacki Humphrey Kai & Myrna Hunt Dirk & Pamela Hyde Allan & Bonnie Ilgen Gerianne Imdieke Mary Ellen Imdieke Bernie & Bea Imholte Harold Imholte Lorraine Imholte Paul & Karen Imholte John & Rita Imsdahl Rex & Monica Ingram Bill & Maureen Isaacson Helen Isaacson Mike Isaacson William Isaacson & Sophia McCrocklin Rimon & Charlene Issa Noel Iwen Jean Jacobs Luella Jacobs Daniel & Lois Jaeger Peter & Susan Jager Julie Jago Jerome Jambor Donald & Catherine James Richard & Patricia Janos Donna Jansen Denise & Ron Janson Laurie & Dick Janssen Steve Januschka Rose Marie Januszewski Florence Jaramillo Rosella Jarnot Marcine Jaschke Adam & Jan Jaskowiak Kelly Jacobs Jaunich Agnes & Michael Jelacie Jerry & Charlene Jelinski Duane* & Joan Jendro Philip Jenniges Eugene & Claudette Jennissen Harold & Jean Jennissen Robert & Patricia Jennissen Marc Jenny Cathleen Jensen Virginia Jensen Art & Joan Job Elaine Jochum Daniel & Judith Johannes Deb Johannessen Bruce & Michelle Johnson Cliff & Betty Johnson David & Maria Johnson
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DoLores Johnson Dolores & Curtis Johnson Donald & Carolyn Johnson Donald & Kathryn Johnson Jane & Dave Johnson Jody Johnson Kevin & Mary Ann Johnson Lori & Rod Johnson Lynden Johnson Margaret Johnson Mary S. Johnson Paul & Mary Johnson Randall & Carla Johnson Thomas & Barbara Johnson Warren & Yvonne Johnson Kevin & Clare Jonas Raymond & Kathleen Jonas Victor & Geraldine Jonas John & Barbara Jordan Larry & Renee Jordan Kathleen Jorgensen Phil & Marva Jorgensen James Jorissen Ellie Brenny & Walter Jost Antonio & Nancy Joyer Monteiro John & Louise Julius
James & Dawn Kaufmann Kathleen Kawalek Doug & Cynthia Kazeck Frieda Kedrowski James Kedrowski Phyllis Kedrowski Ed & Anne Keeley Joanne Kegel Gary & Mary Keifenheim Marilyn Keith Hazel Keller Kyle & Rebecca Keller Robert & Carol Keller Ellen Kelly Jerome & Sharon Kelly June E. Kelly Thomas & Mary Kelly Jim* & Pat Kempenich Al & Kathy Kempf John & Julie Kenefick Amy Keniston Scott & Jane Keppers Kenneth Kersting Joseph & Dorleen Kessler Matthew & Jill Kessler Donald Kester
Joel & Janet Knoepfler Roberta Kay Knowlton Dale & Gay Knutson Roger & Mary Knutson Thomas & Lil Knutson Lois & John Kobler Barbara Koch Helen Koch Jim & Mary Koczur David & Kathleen Koenig Patricia Koenig Paul & Kerry Koenig Joan Koep Joseph & Eileen Koep Cathy Koering Dan & Barbara L. Kohorst Henry & Victoria Kohorst Mary Kokett Anita Kolles Elaine Kolles James & Karon Kolles Joel & Jeaneen Kolles Marlys Kolles Rochelle Kolles Jerry & Linda Koltes Amanda Komanetz
“My ancestors are part of the Hurrle family. Sister Teresa Hurrle led the community for many years. My aunt Rose Hurrle finished nursing training in Little Falls in the 1920s. We also became friends with the sisters at Clare’s Well who shared their love for vegetable gardening with us.” — Connie and Pat Lahr, Maple Lake, Minn. Thomas Jungels Charles & Mary Jungmann Corry Jurek Gary & Sue Just Carole Justin Mary Ann Justin Lorri & Francis Kaas Russ & Ramona Kadow Raymond Kahl Sharon Kahlert Rev. Bernard Kahlhamer Donald & Rita Kainz Angeline Kaiser John R. & Kris Kaiser Michael & Rita Kaiser Norb & Margaret Kaiser Cynthia & Craig Kalahar Deborah Kalahar Terry & Tami Kalina Jerome & Carol Kalinowski Mary Alice Kalkbrenner Thomas & Norma Kaluza Rose Ann Kam Catherine Kane Edward & Dolores Kantor James & Jo Ann Kappes Doreen Kapsner Willard & Mary Ann Karg Riwaj & Kim Karki Joan & Gerald Karol Richard & Ann Karsky Kenneth & Janine Karsnia Mary Lou Kasella Jack & Blanche Kaspari
Most Rev. Donald J. Kettler Karl Kieffer Michael J. Kieffer Rev. Robert Kieffer Patricia Kilian Helen Kill Bruce & Mary Kimlinger Harvey & Mary Kimman Bernadette King* Robert & J. Cathleen King Jack & Rachel Kinzer Marcia Kirkes Scott & Amy Kirkhoff David & Sarah Kise Donald Kjonaas Josephine Klapperich Ellen Klasen Patricia Klauck Charles Klein Floyd Klein Kenneth & Elizabeth Klein Dale & Karen Kleinschmidt Gerald Kleve Harold & Terry Kleven Ernest & Gerri Klimek Michael & Alicia Klimek Bea Kline Marilyn & Bob Kline Lorena Klinnert Margaret Kloss Thomas & Sharon Kloss Lorraine Knapek Robert Knettel Theresa Knier
Mary Konen Ronald & Shirley Konsor Bernard & Carol Koopmeiners Candice Koopmeiners Clarence Koopmeiners Gerald & Marjorie Koopmeiners Lorene Koopmeiners Marina Koopmeiners Timothy & Rene Kopen Dee Korbel Dennis & Christella Korkowski Jim & Staci Korkowski Kurt Korkowski Norbert & Donna Korkowski Patrick Korkowski Patty Korkowski Rose Korman* Kenneth & Yvonne Korte Carol Kosel Frank Kosel Gene & Linda Kosel Loretta Kosel Marcel & Patricia Kosel Patrick & Ruth Kosel Robert & Elizabeth Kosel Walter Kosel Janet Kost Louis & Susan Kost Steven Kostelny Mary Ann Kostreba Edna Kostuch William & Joan Kotsmith Gene & Anne Kozleski Rev. Edwin Kraemer
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Thomas & Jeanne Kraker Grace Kramer Ione Kramer Loretta Krantz Fayette Krause Joan Krause Mary Krause Ryan & Stephanie Kray Barbara Krebsbach John & Sandra Krebsbach Theresa & Derald Krentz Khris Krier Strehlow Kirby & K. Susan Krischke James & Patricia Kroll Syl & Elaine Krueger James Berg & Mary J. Kruger Magdalen Krupa Antoinette Krystowiak Theresa Kubela Bernard & Geraldine Kuchta Margaret Kuebler John & Carol Kufner Shirley Kuhlmey Maggie Kukar Mary & Bernie Kukar Rich & Marion Kuklock Joe & Karen Kuklok LeRoy & Leona Kulla Paul & Karin Kullhem David & Karen Kulzer Holly & Bob Kulzer Jeff & Carin Kulzer Dennis Kurtz James & Amyra Kussy Christine Kustelski Joseph & Gladys Kustritz Krista & Kevin Kutzman Bob & Joyce Kvanbeck Ralph & Louise L'Allier John & Mary Laatsch Jim & Virginia Labarre Denise LaBrie Dale LaBuda* Richard & Yoko LaBute Connie Lacher Deloris Lachowitzer Bill & Phyllis Lacroix Ione LaFond Marc LaFond Patricia LaFontaine Mary & Scott Lagaard Pat & Connie Lahr Phyllis Ann Laing Lisa Laliberte Kyle Lamb Gertrude Lambert Lori & Dave Lammers Frieda Lampa Cathy Lampert David & Kaaren Lamusga Frances Landwehr Jerry & Jill Landwehr Rev. Matthew Langager Annette Lange Craig Plummer & Michael Lange Gary & Audrey Lange Gene & Phyllis Lange
Mary Jane Lange Maggie Langenfeld Alfred & Barbara Langer Bernard & Zerrin Langer Doris Langevin Richard & Annamarie Langlie Rosann Lanners Theresa Lanners Michael & Maureen Lanning Lorraine Lapos Paulette & Larry Lappi Carol Larson Craig & Kristine Larson David & Jane Larson Deborah Larson Gerald & Delores Larson Laura Larson Linda & Steve Larson Lora Larson Vicky Mountain Larson Ron & Mary Kay Laska Carol & Jerome Latterell Gerry Latterell Lynn Latterell Adeline Laudenbach Glen A. Lauer John Lauer Wayne & Regina Lauermann Thomas Law Anne Lawler Alan & Sandy Lawrence Adrian & Gale Ledermann Jim & Rita LeFebvre Emily Legatt Mary Jo Legatt Mark Lehman Alberta Lehn Michael & Alice Lehnen Frank & Amy Leidenfrost Jean Leighton Patrick & Katherine Leighton Gail Leikvoll Phyllis Leinen Rev. Richard Leisen Pam Leiter George Leither Carl Lekan Jeanne LeMieur Lorraine LeMieur Larry & Maxine Leners Lindon & Sandy Leners Tom Lenertz Ann Lentner Bill Lentner Dave & Monica Lentner Joan Lentner Karen Lenz Teresa Leonard Mary Lepinski Helen LeRoy Richard & Louise LeSavage Jerry & Jane Lesmeister John Lethert Michael P. Lewis Arlene Leyden Ralph Liebsch Steven & Barbara Lienemann
Rev. Gregory Lieser Rosalyn Lieser Tim & Barbara Lieser Rev. Vincent Lieser Larry & Onalee Lindborg Ray & Karen Lingen Velma Link Matthew & Jessica Linkletter Caroline Linz Roger & Sue Linz Albert & Carol Lisson Catherine Little Andrew Littlefield Elisabeth Ljungkull Candy Lochow Margaret Logan Jim & Renee Logeais Joan Loher Bonnie & Ronald Loidolt Janice & Don Lokken Ken Lommel Dora Longoria Donald & Doloris Lorsung Jim & June Loscheider Carol Lovdahl William Love Carolyn Lovelace Santina Lovelace Sandra Lovett Gene & Pat Loxtercamp Roger & Rosella Loxtercamp Dan & Joyce Lucy Doug Luepke Melissa Lueth Alice Luethmers Larry & JoAnn Luetmer Raymond & Delores Lukasik Thomas & Karen Kosel Lundgren Rose M. Lundrigan Allen Lutgen Charles Lutz, Jr. Martin & Jeanette Lutzke Richard Lutzke John Orbison & Holly MacDonald Dolores & Marvin Macey Janelle Maciej Odele Maciej Barbara & Michael Madden Kathy Madden Myrna Madison Amelia Maestas Elizabeth Magnuson Ron & Flavia Magnuson Marilyn Maguire Pat & Shirley Maher Marilyn Mahling Terese Mahling Verde Ann Mahling Suzanne Mahmoodi Gerald & Marjorie Mahon Carolita & Joseph Mahoney Martin & Betsy Mahowald Shelly Mahowald Annette Maleska Christine Maleska Brook Mallak
Financial
Report
Fiscal Year Oct. 2016–Sept. 2017
Source of Funds Donations . . . . . . . . . . $511,660.57 Grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . $101,501.44 Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . $58,994.00 Gift Planning . . . . . . . . $336,244.78 Sales/Special Events. . . $97,967.82 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,106,368.61
Designation of Funds Franciscan Ministries. . $953,525.84 Franciscan Missions . . . $72,174.77 Franciscan Outreach. . . . $4,220.00 Retirement Needs. . . . . $76,448.00 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,106,368.61
All ages. all levels. all muscles. There’s a class or fitness activity for everyone at St. Francis Health and Wellness, and strength training for seniors is among the most popular. See www.stfrancishealthwellness. org for the full class schedule.
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Thank you
John & Judy Meyers Geraldine & Clayton Michaels Jack & Marla Michaels Joanne Michels Byron & Carol Mickelson Timothy & Marcella Mickunas Gordon & Carol Midas Ed & Mary Beth Mielech Marcella Miesen Bruce & Patricia Milbrett Betty Kampa Miller Dean & Michele Miller Donald Miller Duane & Elsie Miller Glenn & Beth Miller Helen Miller James & Roselyn Miller Joan Miller Karen Miller Lucille Miller* Michael & Amy Miller Ron Miller Alice & Gary Milliren
Irene Moga Bert & Marge Mohs Norine Mohs Renee Zachman & James Moldenhauer Rose & Dennis Molitor Mark & Mary Ann Monroe Rev. Raymond G. Monsour Barbara Montione Charlotte Moore Loretta Moran Fred & Lisa Morris Lyle & Mary Morris Nancy Morris Victoria Morris Thomas & Stephanie Motzko Celia M. Moulds Jim & Lenore Moulsoff Mike & Marie Moulzolf Clair Leo Mueller Dana Mueller Marilyn Muellner Tricia and Steve Muetzel
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Al & Mary McKeown Bonita & Tom Malterer Jessi McKinnon Catherine Mamer Mike Gallagher & Kateri Mancini Melvin & Michelle McNea Harry McNeely Mary Mangan Phyllis McNellis Robert & Trish Manning Tom & Roberta McNellis Dennis & Allice Mans Kristin McSherry-Neale John & Ellen Mans Ken Mead Mary Kay & Thomas Mans Walter & Elaine Meaden Don & Lois Manske Margaret Medin Kathleen Mareck Dennis, Estelle & Jim Meemken Judith Markus-Gair Gerald & Carole Mehr Russ & Gloria Marple Grace Meier Bonnie Marshik James Meier Gene & Gloria Jean Marshik Jerome & Sharon Meier Richard & Patricia Marshik Ray & Pat Meier Carol Marston-Stanley Cathryn Stanoch Meili Barbara Martell Doris Meller Sharon Marthaler Kevin Mellor Charlie & Peggy Martin Michael & Kathleen Martin Chris Leick & Guy Marzano “My wife of 41 years, Doreen Eveslage Thull, attended St. Francis High Daniel Maslowski School in the 1950s. I was very impressed with her values, insights Michelle Matchie and wisdom. I wanted to support the Franciscan Sisters in gratitude for Geralyn Matejcek her education and our life together.” — Don Thull, Minneapolis, Minn. Dennis & Karen Mathiason Len & Kay Matthys Barbara Melser Donna Mattis John & Marlene Mulrooney Roger & Karen Millner Sinforina Mendoza Leona Mattock Jeanette Munson Thomas Mills Joan Menke David & Sally Nault Maurer Brian Murphy Katie Mimbach Michael & Laurie Menke Arnold & Diana Mayers Craig & Joan Murphy Kevin & Debra Mincke Margaret Mercer Katrina-Mari Mayol Jim & Marian Murray Patrick & Gertrude Mingo John & Jane Merdan Patricia McCarty Audrey Murzyn Bob & Mary Miranowski Joseph Merickel Constance McCullough Robert & Dorothy Mushel Dale Miranowski Rose Mettenburg William & Virginia McDonald Richard & Mary Mussell James Miranowski Kim Lane & Linda Metzger Robert & Mary McDonnell Karen Muth Sandro Pippobello & Mary James & Doreen Meyer Irene McGeary Bill & Joan Myer Miranowski Jerome & Sharon Meyer Thomas McGilvra Ron Nagel Lisa & Scott Mitchell Kathy Meyer Rose Marie McGraw Gillian Napiorkowski Robert & Catherine Mitchell Lawrence Meyer Mary Lu McGuire Vivian Nash-Kirk Matthew & Stephanie Mitzel Loren & Janel Meyer Priscilla & George Marc Angel Nava Eleanore Moberg Marian Meyer McGunnigle, Jr. Joyce Navratil Marian Moening
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Timothy Nealy Joan Nedeau Mary Neidermeier James & Jacqueline Neilson Mark & Jeanne Nelsen Connie J. Nelson Kevin & Julie Nelson Lydia Nelson Richard & Imelda Nelson Randy & Mary Jo Nelson Sheila Nelson Thomas & Ingeborg Nelson Joy & Rick Nesemeier David & Virginia Nesges Scott & Barbara Nessa Janice Neville Sandi Newgard Ardus Newman Lillian Niedzielski Ronald & Sue Niedzielski Anthony & Carol Niehaus Bob & Deb Niehaus Eileen Niehaus Joe & Beth Niehaus Virgil Niehaus John Nieland Vernon & Winifred Nieland Thomas Nieland William Nieland Lloyd Nierenhausen Joyce Nikolai Karen Nikolai Philip & Marie Nistler Marion Nohner Gerald & Cathy Nordick Nancy & David Nordmeyer Barbara Norrgard Bill & Elaine Northern Larry & Renee Norwood Agnes Notch David & Susan Noto Thomas & Dorothy Noud Larry & Mary Kay Novakoske Margaret Novakoske Ronald & Geri Novotny
welcomes students of
all ages! “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up.” —Picasso
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Aspiring violinist Ava Schieffert takes music lessons from Hannah Miller who is both instructor and an advanced student at the Music Center.
At St. Francis Music Center all ages come together to create a joyful sound! Jan Hovda studies the violin with her teacher, Bobbi French.
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Sister Pat Forster’s book chronicles history, culture of Mexico mission "Sometimes one wonders how a successful ministry got started and why, by the grace of God, it flourished. This book is a recounting of the founding and growth of the missions of the Franciscan Sisters. The author does a fine job of giving inside views of the first fifteen years of the life of the mission and development of lay ministry." —Sister Rose Mae Rausch In 2003 Sisters Rose Mae Rausch, Colette Toenies, Janice Wiechman and Pat Forster began a mission in San Rafael, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The objective was to provide spiritual and pastoral care and train lay leaders to carry out the work of the church in this widespread, rural parish. Opening Doors: Lay Ministry, written by Sister Pat Forster, illustrates the process of discovering and promoting lay leadership while hoping that all become active members of their own personal history and evangelization. The book details the Mexican culture in foods, hospitality, devotion and lay leadership among the youth and how the sisters addressed the critical need for education by providing housing, support and formation for teenage girls in the Casa Franciscana. More than 50 girls have graduated from the local high school and many have gone on to university. Generous donors have made these developments possible. In the book’s introduction, Sister Bea Eichten writes, “The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, have always had a heart for the poor and those who are underserved, ministering in many countries all over the world. In 2003, that ministry extended to Mexico. . . . Our Franciscan Missions continue to develop and to be a source for the development of lay leadership in the church
St. Francis High School G AT H E R I N G July 15, 2018 - 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. St. Francis Convent, Little Falls
of Mexico. We are pleased to offer this wide-ranging look at the evolution of our Mexico Missions and their many expressions of evangelism.”
Opening Doors: Lay Ministry can purchased for $18.95 (plus shipping) through Vesuvius Press, Inc. http://vesuviuspressincorporated.com/opening-doors-lay-ministry
The Franciscan Sisters invite former students, staff and faculty to gather on Sunday, July 15, 2018, 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. 2018 Spring Our Journey
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Sister Julien Dirkes and Carlos Ochoa
Carlos Ochoa receives Saint Francis Award
Each year, the highlight of the Employee Recognition Dinner at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, is 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 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.” Carlos Ochoa, who began working for the sisters in 2011, is the 2017 Saint Francis Award recipient. Those who nominated Carlos described him as a person of few words but who exemplifies humble, faithful service as he quietly goes about his duties in Nutrition Services, keenly alert to the sisters who need assistance. He is a conscientious, kind and helpful person with a ready smile, always making time for others. Congratulations, Carlos! Richard & Diana Nustad Bruce Mancini & Betty Nystrom Helen O'Brien Jack O'Connell Kevin & Janet O’Connell Anne O'Connor Joyce O'Driscoll Timothy O'Driscoll Merlyn & Ginny O'Malley Walter & Jeanne O'Malley Michael & Marie O'Reilly Tomas & Laurie Ochoa Jeff Odendahl Alice Oehrlein James Ofelt
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Kathy Ohmann Lee & Bernice Ohmann Mary Ohmann Ron & Myrna Ohmann Stan & Janet Oian Bob & Carol Oldowski Matthew & Carolyn Oleson Mildred Olmscheid Dianne & Richard Olsby Robert T. & Emily M. Olsen Dave Solberg & Beverly Olson Jadzia Olson Mr. & Mrs. Darreld Olson Rhonda & Thomas Olson Peter & Barbara Omann
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James & Diana Otte John & Kathleen Ottenstroer Helen Owen Jeanne Page Dolores Paggen* Robert & Sally Palecek Peter & Colleen Palony Mary Panek Gerald & Kathleen Pantzke Norma Pantzke Wally & Marion Pantzke Jerry & Mary Joan Park Doreen Parkes Robert Parlow Elizabeth Pasela Wayne & Renee Paske Stephen & Barbara Pastick Lois & Marc Pastore Dennis & Beverly Paul Richard & Genevieve Paul Duane Paulson Carol & Leon Pauly Bud & Joanne Pearson Roger & Sybil Pearson Rose Pecar Jack & Betty Peck John & Nanette Pederson Theresa & Toney Peine Daniel & Eileen Pelzer David & Linda Pelzer Joanne A. Pelzer Jim Penick Mary Ann Penick Sara Pennebecker Maria Perales-MacWithey Kathryn Perszyk Gertrude Perwerton Kate Peterka Lucy Petermeier Pat & Tom Petermeier Jerome & Joan Peters Keith & Mary Jo Petersen Bill Peterson Dana & Douglas Peterson Debra & Bruce Peterson Ruth Peterson Norman & Joyce Petrik Barry & Judy Petro Mike & Barb Petschl Marilyn Pettiette Mary Pettiette Thomas & Joyce Pettinger Tim & Jane Pettinger Loretta Pfannenstein Dave & Kathie Pflueger Donald & Rose Ann Pflueger Manuel & M. Jane Phillip Arthur & Helen Phillips Dave & Barb Phillips Mary L. Phillips Pam & Angie Phillips Vicky & Shawn Phillips Lee & Laverne Piccolo Linda Pick Paul Schwark & Mary Pickart Robert & Diane Piechowski Diane Pierce
Ann Sang & Jerry Pietrzak Ed Pintok Raymond & Bernadette Pintok Alice Piotrowski Gerald & Marylyn Piotrowski Loretta Plafcan David & Marlyce Plante Sandra Plante Virginia Plettl William & Pauline Plice Jeanette Ploof Edward & Michelle Plourde Jerome & Brecke Plourde Margaret Plunkett Ronald & Joan Plushnick Richard Podvin Char & Otto Poelsterl James & Helen Poepping Lloyd & Mildred Poepping Bernard & Maxine Pogatshnik LeRoy & Betty Pollock Monica Polnik Donald & Dorothy Popp Rev. Kenneth Popp Carol Porter Bertha Porwoll James & Cecilia Posch Bernadette & Alan Poser Duane & Kathy Poser Mary Poser Leora Poster Val Posterick Joanne Potter Dale & Susan Poulter Jay & Katherine Powell Ann Praus Rose Preimesberger William Presnal Dennis & Kathi Primus Rita Primus Marlene Prokott Les & Mary Lou Proper Robert & Renee Proulx Colleen & Ernie Provasek James Przybilla Jeanne Ptaschinski Mary D. Pull Sue Pundsack Robert Putschoegl Kim & Richard Quiroz Geoff & Bernie Quist Leroy & Mary Lou Raden Sarah & Jon Radermacher Doris Radziej Joseph Rahm Donna Rajkowski Marilyn & Frank Rajkowski, III Tom & Cheryl Rambosek Mary K. Ramler Marie Herzog Randall Mary Ann Randall Mary Lou Randall Philip & Alice Randall Grace Rasset Chuck & Darlene Rau Robert & Joyce Rau Annette Walstad & John Rausch
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Dan & Stephanie Rausch David & Dorothy Rausch David & Jean Rausch Fredrick B. Rausch Gordon Rausch Harriet & Sue Rausch Jane Rausch Jim & Lori Rausch Lynn Rausch Roger & Germaine Rausch Stanley & Pat Rausch Val & Paula Rausch Joe & Clare Reagan Rev. Patrick Rearden Jack Rearick Lois Reber Scott & Rebecca Reber Robert & Cynthia Reed Alan & Sherry Reese Jacqueline & Ron Reese Constance Reid Barbara & Jerry Reif Charles Reiff Faye Reilly* Gregory & Anita Reisenauer Jackie Reisinger Sharon Reiter Martin & Karen Reker Rita Reker Helen Reller Mary Ann Renner Carol Rensberger Jim & Laura Rentz Sue & Tim Ressemann Joseph & Diane Rettig Bonnie Revering Dan & Gloria Reynolds Arlene Rhode Rosalyn Rhoten Lelia Gunn Rhyne Patricia Ricci James & Gwendolyn Rice Donald & Joan Richied Bernard & Linda Richter Cynthia Rieck Peter Ries Carla Riley Patrick & Beverly Riley Sandra Sue Riley Alan & Leona Ringwelski Jeanette Ringwelski JoAnn & Michael Ringwelski Patrick & Cheryl Rioux Dick & Diane Ristow Bill & Linda Ritchie J. Peter & Mary Ritten Sharon Rittenour Arlene Rivard Duane Rivard Elia Rivera Robert & Monika Rivers Deanna Robertson Joy Robinson Rosemary Rockwell Toby Rodseth Jim & Betty Roe Leroy & Audrey Roering
Jim Roers Kent & Susan Roers Robert & Pat Roettger Jacqueline Rogan Patricia Roloff Wayne & Deborah Romann Julie & Raymond Romeo David & Sandra Rooks Gary & Geraldine Rose Ruth Rose Deacon Ken & Michele Rosha Joseph Roskop Rev. Steve Rosonke Patricia Ross Rosalia Ross Delroy & Donna Rothstein Stephen & Amy Rothstein Marie Rousselange Richard & Darlene Rousslang Kathleen & Richard Rudd Daniel Rudolph Oliver Rudolph Thomas & Catherine Rudolph Tom & Dorothy Rudolph William & Renee Rudolph Chuck & Judy Rue Jim & Mae Rugg Richard B. Ruhoff Leah Rusnak Michael & Olga Russell Paul & Deborah Ruszat Arthur & Becky Ruzanic Debbie Ruzynski Carl & Elizabeth Rydeen Paul Sacia Jason & Jennifer Sadlovsky Diane & Michael Sakach Duane & Terry Sakry Veronica Salazar Lenore Salinas David & Gina Salitros William & Rita Samsa Mel & Jeanette San Nicolas Peters Ann Marie Sand Joy Sand Michael & Barbara Sande Presiliano & Joanne Sandoval Duane & Nancy Sanocki Edward & Judy Sanoski Cordelia Sanvik Oren & Kathie Sater Richard & Bernadine Sauer Rose V. Sauer Tom & Rachel Savageau Margaret Savelkoul Al & Karen Sawczuk John & Margie Sayer Ernest & JoAnn Sayre Cheryl Scapanski Gary & Shirley Scapanski Teckla Scegura Linda Scepurek Evelyn Schackmann Rick & Sandy Schackmann Gerald & LaVerne Schaefer Frank & Joan Schaffer
Art Schallberger John & Kristin Scharenbroich Lynn & Bob Scharenbroich Mark & Susan Scharenbroich Patricia Scheeler Jordyce Scheffler
Lorraine Shafer Dee Shaffer Thomas & Mary Jo Shamp Patricia & Larry Sharon David Kosel & Shannon Shaughnessy
Kyle & Lori Schneider Leona Schneider* Paul & Jackie Schneider Sal & Darlene Schneider Vera Schneider Dolores Schnettler
“I feel that Saints Francis and Clare would love seeing how the Franciscan Sisters are living today, loving God and their neighbor. My volunteering in Haiti since 2007 is a way of living the Gospel, like Francis would want us to do. I am inspired by the lives of the sisters.” — Bill and Elaine Northern, Jackson, Tenn. Gregg & Susan Scheid Marjorie Scheidecker Bob Scheidegger Florence & Tom Scheierl Ann Schellinger Karen Schellinger Joanne & Ronald Schendel Tillie Schendel Harriette Scherer Kurt & Pam Scherping Robert & Katherine Scheuer Thomas Schick Kenny & Diane Schik Bertha Schiller Pam Schilling Janet Schiltgen Mark & Brenda Schirmers Steve Schirmers Margaret Schlangen Paul Schlauderaff Lila Schlegel Beverly Schleper David Schleper Lucille & Gerald Schlichting Marian Schlichting Gregory & Susan Schlosser Cecilia Schlumpberger John & Jennie Schlumpberger Bernie Schmidt John & Margaret Schmidt Philip & Mary Margaret Schmidt Phyllis Schmidt Robert & Margaret Schmiesing Marvin & Ilene Schmitt James Schmitt Ralph & Mary Lou Schmitt Beverly Schmitz Sr. Margaret Schmolke, FSPA Patricia Schmolke Roberta Schmolke Adrian & Mary Schneider Alcuin & Doris Schneider Dale & Diane Schneider Dean & Debbie Schneider Dennis & Marsha Schneider Frank & Ann Schneider Gerald & Marion Schneider James Schneider James & Carol Schneider Jerome & Janeth Schneider John Schneider John & Renae Schneider John & Vicki Schneider Josephine Schneider
Thomas & Therese Schoen Amy Scholl Cindy & Daniel Scholl Dennis & Geri Ann Scholl Mike & Jeanette Schommer Mark Schrantz Faye Schreder Lou Ann & Dennis Schreiber David & Anne Schreifels Mark & Tammy Schroden William & Valerie Schroeder Mary Schubert Leon & Mary Ann Schueller Ray & Dianna Schulte Arlene Schultz Richard & LaVerne Schultz Paul Schumacher Diane Schuman Elmer Schumer Patricia Schuneman Kim Schuneman-Werner John & Sophie Schutz Thomas & Mary Schutz Geraldine Schwab Phyllis Schwandt Catherine Schwartz Bernice Schwegel James & Wilma Schwegel Eileen Schwieters* Gerard & Kathleen Schwieters Janice Schwieters Kurt & Mary Schwieters Roger & Nancy Schwieters Tom & Liz Schwieters Connie Schwinghammer Paul & Barbara Schwister John & Lil Schwitalla Barb & Donald Schwoerer Ronald & Mickey Scott Jim & Anita Scully Renee Sebasky Albert & Joan Seckinger Alden & Janet Secord Don & Diane Seidenkranz Patricia Seitz Don & Joyce Selg Helen & Robert Selisker Michael Selisker Joseph & Rose Selvaggio Charles & Elaine Senko Marilyn Senn Dean & Cindy Seppelt Romaine Seppelt Patricia Setter
Laverne Shea Marlene & Clem Shears Steve & Gwyn Shelley Jennifer & Ron Sheppard Frank & Laura Sherman David & Lucy Shinabarger Ron & Mary Jean Shoemaker John & Elaine Sias Joan Siegenthaler Michael Kieffer & Heidi Siemon Megan Silbernagel Carol Simdorn Frances Simon Paul & Julie Simonett Frank & Gerry Sinderman John & Rachael Skalko Josine Skenzich Jack & Diane Skjegstad Leon & Janet Skroch Mr. & Mrs. James Skroski Alphonse & Shirley Skwira Amy Skwira Dennis & Sharon Skwira Ernest & Bernice Skwira Marvin Skwira Mike & Karen Skwira Ted & Cheryl Skwira Mary Ann Slanika Richard & Mary Ellen Slattery Rick & Barb Slusin Joan Smevoll James & Ann Smidt Veronica Smieja David & Jill Smith Lloyd & Cheryl Smith Mary J. Smith Rande & Brenda Smith Tresa Smith Jerry & Agnes Smitten Fred Smoger Gretchen & Greg Smoley Patrick & Iris Smoley Carol Snyder David & Valerie Sobania Everett & Rita Sobania Bernadine Sobieck Katherine Sobieck Rosemarie Sochacki Alice Soenneker Arnie Soenneker Henry Soenneker Connie C. Solseth Victor & Linda Sorlie Dean & Merrisue Soutor
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Franciscan Girls Camp JUne 5–JUne 7, 2018 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, 2018. For more information, contact Sister Ange Mayers at
[email protected], (320)632-0680. Max M. Sovell Irene Sowada Patricia Sowada Ramona Sowada John & Natalie Spalj Maureen Spanier Ron & Sharon Spanier James* & Arlene Spiczka Richard & Pat Spiczka Mary & John Spinks
Cathy Steinke Helen Steinke Mona Steinke Marcia Stellmach Nancy Stepan Robert Stephenson Nicholas & Rosemary Stevens Shirley Stevens Catherine Stich Mary Lou & John Stiegel
Lee Sundberg Richard Sundberg Joan Sundermann William & Ann Surma Inge & Karel Svoboda Ludvik Z. & Katheryn Svoboda Rosanna & Mark Svobodny Lynne Swalchick Bill & Judy Swanson Edell Swanson
“I spoke to one of the Franciscan Sisters in McAllen as part of my spiritual journey. I found her perspective to be very helpful, and I wanted to do something for her congregation, the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls. — Arturo Torres, McAllen, Tex. Greg & Vicki Spofford Roland & Barb Spychalla Stanley Sroga Robert & Karen St. Marie Arden & Virginia Stafford Cheryl & Charles Stanek Dorothy Stanek John & Delores Stang Rick & Margaret Stang Elizabeth Stanis Bernadette Stanley Jerry & Joy Stanton Jenell & Scott Staples Theresa & Rick Staples Mike & Lisa Stark Irene Stawarski Bonne Steele David & Melody Steffes Paul Steffes* Rev. Raymond Steffes Jerry Steidl Delrose Stein Mary C. Stein Ralph & Mary Stein Michelle Steindl
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John & Margaret Stokman Virginia Stolte Cecilia Stoltman Elmer & Jaletta Stommes John & Janet Stone Patrick Stone Mary Storey Bernard Storkamp Mary Storkamp Brigid Fitzgerald & Tom Stoy Doretta Stoy Sharon Streasick Maxine Strege Rosie & Don Strei John & Cleo Streitz Gary Stuart Arnold Stueve Carol Stueven David & Peggy Stumpf Herbert and Elvira Stumpf James L. & Marlene M. Stumpf John & Suzanne Suedbeck Ray & Peggy Suess Julie & Bob Sullivan Mary Ellen & Michael Sullivan
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Marcia Swanson Tom & Helen Swanson Mary Jo Sweeney Alan & Philothea Sweet Pat & Tim Swenson Sophie Swenson Beverly Sykora James & Beverly Sylvestre Sarah Tabaka Patricia Tadmori Charles Taffe Helen Taffe Tim & Karen Talberg Lucy Tanner Thomas & Diana Tapelt Mary Weyrens Tasto Barbara Taylor Dick & Pat Tedford Carol Tembreull Harlan Tenhoff Alphonse & Irene Theis Bonita Theis David & Shirley Theis Donovan & Elizabeth Theis Francis & Helen Theis
Rev. Jeremy Theis Linda Theisen Larry & Karen Then Irene Thiel Joyce H. Thielen Rev. Kenneth Thielman Barbara Thomalla, OSM Bob & Sheri Thome Patrick & Carol Thompson Annette Thorson Donald Thull Brian & Deborah Thuringer Mark & Elaine Thyen Richard & Bonnie Timm Stephen & Mae Tinguely Donald & Joann Tobin Arthur Tobkin Rita Britz Toenies Duane & Cathy Tollefson Joseph & Deb Tombers Patrick & Dee Tomczik Ron & Sandy* Tomczik Mary Alice Tomporowski Jack & Doris Torborg Joe & Lisa Torborg Lee* & Mary Torborg Margaret Torborg Tim & Lori Torborg Sheila Torney-Rockne David Torres Virginia Tostenson Sylvia & Ronald Trafas Donna Traut Lawrence Traut Lorrayne Traut Mary Treacy Stephen & Harriet Treacy Kim & Toni Tredinnick Ken & Pat Dolan Treloar Mary Tremblay Regina Trettel Joanne Tromiczak-Neid William Tronsen LeRoy & Beverly Troske 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 Rebecca Ulrich Charles & Debra Uphoff Audrey Ann Urbany Peggy Valley Rosyne Valley Bro. Ken Valois, SVD Dennis & Susan Van Hoof Hortulana Van Sloun Thomas & Joan Van Sloun Karen A. Van Slyke Earl & Margaret VanBerkom
Connie VanBlaricom George & Josephine Vania Mary Lou Vaughn Dorothy Veillette John & Corinne Vener Leo & Geraldine Verhaagh Robert & Helen Verkuilen James & Juliana Verzuh Bernard Vetsch John & Theresa Victory Michael & Joan Vievering Anne Viggiani Lawrence Vipond Mark & Ann Vipond Terry & Kathy Vipond DuWayne & Lottie Virnig Judy & Roger Virnig Rev. Laurn Virnig Teresa Voge James & Alice Vogel Donna Voght Frank & Mary Voigt Joseph & Renata Voigt Thomas & Anne Vollrath Diane & David Vos Rita Vosen Joseph & Susan Voss Henry Vuong Margaret Wackerfuss Eileen Wadekamper Elaine Wagner Jack & Darlene Wagner Dave & Anita Walczak Francis & Char Wald Luella Wald Margaret Wald Wayne Waletich Donna Waletzko Kristen Wall Beverly Wallace Prince & Sandra Wallace Ellen & Steve Wallgren Rev. Rob Walsh John Ward Lillian & Clarence Warner Mildred Warnert Alvin & Kay Warzecha Cornelius* & Patricia Warzecha Phyllis Warzecha Carol Waschbusch David & Ivetta Watercott Delores Watercott Dwight Watercott Jerome & Anke Watercott Lillian & Jim Wawra Merle & Maria Waytashek Herb Webb Al Weber Frances Weber* Roger & Mary Weber Allen Webskowski Breanna Wegner Grace Weidner Phyllis Weigel Stanley & Deborah Weinberger Carol Weis Rosemary Weiser
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“I attended St. Francis High School in my senior year. I grew to really love the Franciscan Sisters and their warm, open and loving style. We moved from Texas to Holy Spirit Parish in St. Cloud because the Franciscan Sisters were on staff there. We truly love the Franciscan spirit.” — Dr. Frank and Alice Brown, Sartell, Minn. Gertrude Weiss Brian & Carol Weix Patricia Welch Audrey Welinski Gregory Welinski Allan Welle John & Joann Welle Judy Rose & Judi Welle Barbara Weller James & Jaculin Weller Michael & Mary Anne Welsh Bernice Welters Janice Weniger William & Regina Weniger Aloys & Marjorie Wenker Robert & Dione Wenner Allen & Jan Wentland Appolonia Wentland* Susan Wentland Eileen Wenz Bob & Lynn Wenzel Bob & Phyllis Werk Marie Wernersbach
Leona Werre Robert Wessel Carol Rinkenberger Westhoff Ron Westmiller Erna Wetzel John & Carol Weyandt Peter & Eva Weyandt Robert Weyandt Ruth Weyandt William Weyandt Joan Weyer Molly Weyrens Hugo & Rita Weyrens Robert & Penny White Bonnie & Ed Whitting Isabelle Wickler Gary & Patricia Wicks Mary Jo Wieber Delroy & Betty Wiebolt James & Linda Wiechman Mark & Beverly Wiechman Rose Wiechman Charles & Catherine Wiechmann
Lawrence & Mae Wiechmann Christopher Wieland Leona Wieland Rev. Alan Wielinski Albert & Shirley Wielinski Dolores & Stan Wielinski Jim & Carol Wielinski Janet Wiener Leo & Antoinette Wiener Rev. Stanley Wieser Bonnie Wiesmueller Pat Wiggington Edward & Mary Wilberg Arline Wilhelm Lois Willette Gilbert Williams L. Jane Williams Linda & Gary Williams Mary Lou Williams Philip & Lois Williams Gerald & Marcie Wills Francis Wilmes William J. & Kathleen Wimmer
Martin & Carole Zangs Carole & Duane Zapzalka Robert Arndorfer & Mary Zeiher Victor & Verna Zeiher Bobbi N. Zenner Donald & Theresa Zenner Art & Marilyn Zenzen David & Virginia Zeta Rose Marie Zetah Marcy Zilkoski Marie Zimitsch Rev. Nicholas Zimmer Richard & Linda Zimmer Butch & Jeannette Zimmerman John Zimmerman Les & Beth Zimmerman Ralph Zimmermann Daniel & LaVonne Zinda Richard & Carol Zirbes Sobiech Donna Zniewski LaDonna Zobava David & Patricia Zumberge Muriel Zumbusch Darlene & John Zurawski David & Mary Pat Zwack Gary & Pat Zwack Marilyn Zwack Marlene & Lawrence Zwak Robert & Jane Zweifel Ronald & Margaret Zweifel
A. C. Winter Loretta Wippler Ron & Laureen Witt Donald & Mary Woida Irene Woitalla Dick Wojciechowski Tom & Bonnie Wold Mary Wood Wendy Worner David & Lynda Wosmek Geralyn Wotzka Terry & Rita Wotzka Bruce & Kathryn Wright Viola Wuebkers Thomas & Judy Wyne Carol Xenides Lorelie Yager Michael & Yvonne Yapuncich Michael & Linda Yarusso Matthew & Barbara Yelle Joan & Paul Yenter Ann Yoerg Robert & Bridget Yorek Angela Young Russell & Martha Young Tom & Shirley Young William & Jody Young Ron & Barb Zachman Verena Zachman John Zangs
Mission- and Church-related Groups Church of St. Andrew, Elk River Church of St. Anne, Kimball St. Cloud Mission Office, St. Cloud St. Loretta’s Mission Circle of St. Rosa, Grey Eagle
St. Mary’s Mission Group, Bluffton St. Mary’s Mission Group, Melrose St. Monica’s Christian Women, Sartell St. Stephen Mission Group, St. Cloud
San Damiano Fraternity, Zimmerman Knights of Columbus Council #4718, Alexandria Council #1728, Alexandria
Council #2018, Andover St. Damian Council #11345, Kimball Council #1804, Randall Fourth Degree #530, St. Cloud St. Cloud Council #961, St. Cloud
Immersion experience In January the Franciscan Sisters’ Immigration Committee traveled to McAllen, Tex., to learn firsthand about immigration issues and the border wall. They were able to speak directly with Border Patrol agents and visited several agencies that support and advocate for immigrants, including the Catholic Charities Respite Center and Fuerza del Valle (Strength of the Valley). The organization ARISE (A Resource In Serving Equality), which is a coalition of women who advocate for personal and communal development, was their principle contact throughout their visit. Members of the committee stand by the Rio Grande River on the Texas border near McAllen with Mexico across the river. Pictured from left: Sisters Shirley Mueller, Mary Hroscikoski, Pat Forster, Associate Garry Dahl, Sisters Jan Kilian, Gloria Haider, Carolyn Law and Associate Jeff Odendahl. Photo by Associate Rosanne Fischer, a member of the committee who also traveled from Minnesota to take part in the immersion experience. 2018 Spring Our Journey
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In-Kind Gifts Tom & Kathy Rudolph Vern & Kathi Salzl Isidore Schmiesing Kim Schuneman-Werner Kevin Stocco Sysco Minnesota Thielen Meats/John & Linda Thielen Walmart Paul Younie Restaurants supporting the Taste of St. Cloud Cold Spring Bakery Coyote Moon Grille Custom Catering Great Harvest Bread House of Pizza Kay’s Kitchen Olive Garden Pacific Wok Quarks Reality Roasters Sterling Catering and Events/Green Mill Pizza Texas Roadhouse 3rd Street Brewhouse Urban Lodge Brewery & Restaurant Viet Tien Delicious Somali Cafe
Marilyn Bayerl Roger & Donn Beaubien Frank Bonesho Helen M. Brake Evelyn Zabinski Briggs Tom & Diane Christian Deb Collis Kathy Cox Curves/Karen Abfalter John Doman Sharon Funk Paul Given Gregg & Joan Goeden Matthew & Autumn Hopp Janis Hovda Lisa Hunstiger Bob & Ginger Johnson Craig & Cindy Kalahar Rev. Robert Kieffer Sharon Kloss Norb & Donna Korkowski Derald & Theresa Krentz Paul Lange Jean Leighton Caroline Linz Sue Natwick Jeff Odendahl Mary Poser
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BAR Saturday, April 7, 2018 4:30 - 7P.M. St. Francis Convent, 116 8th Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN Adults $9 • Children (5-12 years) $5 Children under 5 years - Free Tickets available at the door or by calling: (320)632-2981, Monday - Saturday Spaghetti with meat sauce (meat-less sauce is available upon request), chicken alfredo, white and cracked wheat bread, Caesar salad, homemade bars and beverages will be served.
Proceeds Benefit
St. Francis Health and Wellness Center and St. Francis Music Center, Little Falls 116 8th Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 • (320)632-2981 •
[email protected] • www.fslf.org
Businesses and Organizations AmazonSmile, Seattle, WA Bayerl Water Resources, Alexandria Bernick’s Pepsi of St. Cloud, St. Cloud Brandl Motors, Little Falls Briggs and Morgan Professional Assoc., Minneapolis Bursch Travel, Waite Park Catholic Charities, St. Cloud Catholic Community Foundation, St. Paul Catholic Health Initiatives, Englewood, CO
CHI St. Gabriel’s Health, Little Falls Christian Brothers Services, Romeoville, IL Clifton Larson Allen LLP, Waite Park Commercial Contractors Company, Melrose Conny’s Creamy Cone, Inc., St. Paul Culinex, Fargo, ND D. J. Bitzen Jewelers, Waite Park Edina Realty, Waite Park Executive Express, St. Cloud
GoodShop, San Francisco, CA Graphic Finishing Services, Inc., Coon Rapids Guerin Management Consulting, Inc., Philadelphia, PA Knute Nelson, Alexandria Marco Business Products, Inc., St. Cloud Miller Chevrolet, Rogers Morrison Co. Agricultural Society, Little Falls Saint Cloud Hospital/CentraCare, St. Cloud
Saint Cloud Toyota, St. Cloud Sartell Pediatrics, Sartell Paul Schlauderaff Construction LLC, St. Joseph Shingobee Builders, Waite Park Sweet Financial Services, Fairmont Thrivent Financial, Minneapolis Weidner’s Plumbing & Heating Co., St. Cloud Westside Liquor, St. Cloud Wright Finlay & Zak, Newport Beach, CA
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
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Toni Ebner Pauline Eichten Mel & Julie Euteneuer Sam & Eileen Ford Tom & JoyGene Furnstahl Sylvia Geis Jackie & Deacon Dave Holst Rex & Monica Ingram Mary Alice Kalkbrenner Ron & Margaret Keller Donald W. Kjonaas Barbara Koch
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Elaine Kolles Norbert & Donna Korkowski Patty Korkowski Jean & Joseph Krause Reverend Anthony Kroll Bob & Joyce Kvanbeck Connie Lacher Ralph and 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 Lori & James Rausch Robert & Monika Rivers Margaret Rogers Richard Ruhoff Duane & Terry Sakry
Bertha Schiller Tom & 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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Grants Aroha Philanthropies Benton Telecommunications Foundation Brass Family Foundation Jerome L. & Ursula A. Choromanski Family Foundation
Vernon L. Dahlheimer Family Foundation Ann & Alex Didier Family Charitable Fund Five Wings Arts Council Getsch Charitable Trust
Jagielski Family Charitable Fund Donald D. Lynch Family Foundation Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota Power, Duluth
Minnesota State Arts Board Morrison County Area Foundation Laura Jane Musser Fund Our Sunday Visitor Institute Pine Country Bank Margaret Rivers Fund
Stearns Electric Association Trust U.S. Bank Foundation Otto C. Winzen Charitable Fund
Violet Meyer Joyce Mester Elsie Miller Julie Modrynski Ann Morsolik Bob & Dorothy Mushel Gilian Napiochowski Robert & Dorothy Oldakowski Olson Family Tim Olson Eileen Pella Jerry & Elaine Peterson Earl & Diane Pilloud Alice Piotrowski Don & Dorothy Popp Sev & Mary Poser Mary Pull Al Riedeman & Gretchen Miller & family Judy Rose Liz Rydeen Janet Sanderson Rachael Schilling Cindy Schmidtbauer Joyce Schmidtz Dianna & Ray Schulte Virginia Schwinghammer Larry & Pat Sharon Lenard Sharon Lenny & June Shutter Frank & Gerry Sinderman
Amanda Skuza Monique Sobania Greg & Vickie Spofford Val Spychalla Cheryl Stanek Mariella Stavish Pat Stewart Kevin Stueven Ed & Diane Tamm Lucy Tanner Pat Tedford Tim Thomas Bob Thome Lacy Triplett Rita Toenies Eileen Tschida Bob & Helen Verkuilen Roger & Judy Virnig Patricia Vnuk Jim & Alice Vogel Jim & Therese Waddell Jim & Donna Waldvogel Gen Waller Jim & Carol Wielinski Judi Welle Kim Schuneman-Werner Marlene Williams Loretta Wippler Jane Yorek
Volunteers Ellen Akotchik Shirley Arvidson Georgia Anderson Ray & Dorothy Banick Dave & Irene Becker Valerie Bleeker Faye Boser Sally & Rich Brenny Larry & Bea Britz Mary Lou Britz Donna Brooks Marilyn Brown Pat Capek Elise Carey Rob & Ruth Clemons-Virnig & family Dodee Colombe Patty Commerford Alexia Cripps Garry and JoAnne Dahl Lucy Dale Phyllis Dobis Russell Doke Joel & Mary Donnell Audrey Doucette Lolly Doucette Nettie Emblom Jacky Erickson Kathy Etzel Jeff & Jan Everson Mel & Julie Euteneuer
Annette Fedor Roger & Patricia Fernelius Penny Flansburg Debbra Flicker Phil & Mary Ann Force Conrad and Mary Rae Freeberg Hank & Bobbi French Janie Frie Arlene Furnstahl Marcy Gallus Sheila Gardner Lloyd Geisenhof Bev Gerads Maureen Gertkin Cheryl Gienger Judy Girtz Jackie Glatzmaier Marcia Goff Steve Good Sheila Gregoire Renie Gummert John & Rita Hacker Patti Hammerbeck Mary Hanfler Connie Hanson Rosalia Heath Bill & Judith Hecht Allen & Betty Heinz Beatrice Heinz Tom & Mary Hendricks
Sheila Henry Jerry & Charlene Jelinski Judi Johnson Kay Kahler & family Doreen Kapsner Karen Karnowski Michelle & Tony Keller Tony Kile David Klos Sharon Kloss Dee Knopik Lance & Dawn Knopik & family Aimee Kruchten Ben & Donna Kuklock Vicky Lashinski John Lauer LeRoy and Katherine LeForce Joe & Dee LaForce & family Greg Langlois Becky Lee Jeanne LeMieur Mary Lepinski Julene Ley Kim Lind Debbie Louison Marilyn Mahling Kathleen Mahling Cynthia Marriott Caroline Maurer Nancy McCoy
Mexico mission This year, 16 girls from the outlying areas live in community with Sister Janice Wiechman (standing in the back) and Sisters Ange Mayers and Mary Dumonceaux (seated in the middle) at Casa Franciscana while attending the local high school in San Rafael, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Education is bread for the poor, and the opportunity to graduate from high school opens up new possibilities for a better life and future for these students and their families.
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In loving memory Sister Alice Doll, 96 — Sister Alice Doll was raised near Perham on a farm which had
been handed down through three generations. Her parents, Peter and Anna (Delaney) Doll taught their eight children by word and example to pray and live a life of faith. On the day she graduated from high school, she knew she would become a Franciscan Sister. However, she delayed her entrance for two years in order to work and help support the family. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on August 12, 1942. On entering the novitiate she received the name Sister Mary James. She made her final vows on August 12, 1947. She taught religion, science, Latin and art at St. Francis High School for 17 years, then left that position to serve in religious education and faith formation in the Diocese of St. Cloud. At that time, only 15 parishes had a religious education director. When she retired, 74 parishes had March 29, 1921 – developed religious education programs. She was widely recognized for her accomplishments August 26, 2017 and was included in 12 different issues of Who’s Who in America. Throughout her life Sister Alice was a model of a dedicated religious woman and a competent and effective professional. Also an artist, Sister Alice saw her oil paintings as an expression of her contemplation. When the new St. Otto’s Care Center was built, she was commissioned to do 25 oil paintings, some of which were portraits of residents.
Sister Mary Matthias Gangl, 95 — Frances Elizabeth Gangl was raised in St. Paul,
Minn., the fifth of seven children of Frank and Catherine (Weyandt) Gangl. Frances attended St. Bernard’s Grade School and Washington High School. During her junior year she wanted to take accounting, but her homeroom teacher insisted that she take the commercial course since, in his opinion, accounting was a boy’s subject! However, in Frances’s senior year, she was able to take accounting, which proved very useful in her many years of hospital ministry. Frances had thoughts of entering St. Francis Convent as her three cousins (Sisters Karline, Thomas and Giles Weyandt) were members. However, she wondered how she would serve since she was neither a nurse nor a teacher. Sister Mary Eve Goering told her they always had a need for office personnel. That was all Frances needed to make her decision. She entered the convent March 2, 1922 – on January 19, 1947, and received the religious name of Sister Mary Matthias. She made first September 10, 2017 vows on August 12, 1949, and final vows on August 12, 1952. Sister Matthias ministered as an office manager and an accountant for more than 60 years. She served as mentor, counselor and lifelong friend for many of the staff at the various hospitals at which she worked. In 2001, she received the Francis Award from Unity Family Healthcare, recognizing her contribution in promoting the Franciscan values at St. Gabriel’s Hospital. 26
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Sister Mary Dulski, 93 — Magdalene Dulski was born in Perham, the second of four
children of Stanley and Wanda (Rogalla) Dulski, and grew up in a faith-filled family where family prayer was very important. Education was an important part of Magdalene’s life, first as a student and later as a teacher. After high school, she earned her education certificate from Moorhead State University and taught for three years at Bejou. Before she entered the convent, Mary had come to know the Franciscan Sisters at St. James Hospital and also during summer catechetical classes taught by the Franciscan Sisters in her parish. She remembered especially Sisters Alicia Pischke, Augusta Schultheis and Jeanne Winter. Magdalene was received as a Franciscan Sister on July 31, 1950, and received the name Sister Mary Andrew; later she chose to be known as Sister Mary. March 15, 1924 – Sister Mary ministered as an elementary teacher, principal, remedial reading teacher, director September 17, 2017 of religious education. She served in St. Cloud, Fergus Falls, Flensburg, Morris, Little Falls, Waite Park, Princeton, Alexandria, Albertville and Hutchinson. Sister Mary was a quiet, gentle and considerate person who cherished privacy and solitude. She was a nature lover—sunsets, dew on the grass, flowers, storms, birds, trees, sky and snow—all had a way of drawing her closer to God who created it all.
Sister Helen (Mary William) Hassler, 83 — Sister Helen Hassler, the youngest of
five children of Eugene and Ina (Clark) Hassler, graduated in 1951 from Perham High School where she was involved in band, speech and 4-H work. After graduation, she began nurses’ training at St. Gabriel’s School of Nursing in Little Falls. Helen’s aunt, a Benedictine sister, influenced Helen toward religious life through the letters she wrote to the Hassler family. The Franciscan Sisters at St. James Hospital, Perham, and at St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls, also inspired her. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister on January 6, 1952. On entering the novitiate, she was given the religious name Sister Mary William. She made her final vows on August 12, 1957. Later she returned to her baptismal name of Helen. She served as both staff nurse and supervisor in a number of hospitals in various parts of the December 26, 1933 country. Sister Helen loved learning and studied scripture and spirituality. A 30-day Ignatian October 21, 2017 retreat led her to pastoral ministry and spiritual direction. In all her ministries, respect for the human person was paramount. She herself said, “I hope the legacy I am leaving for future generations is respect for the human person.” Sister Helen was a deep and reverent thinker. On the occasion of her 60th Jubilee, she said, “Words are inadequate to express my gratitude to God and to all who made my life’s journey possible.”
Sister Mary Amy Schreiner, 97 — Mary Catherine Schreiner grew up in Detroit
Lakes. After grade school, she worked at her cousin’s home to earn money to attend St. Francis High School in Little Falls. She became acquainted with the Franciscan Sisters through her half-sister, Sister Cecilia. In fall 1941, Mary Catherine entered the novitiate and was given the religious name of Sister Mary Amy. She made her first profession of vows in 1943 and final profession in 1946. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the College of St. Catherine and taught for almost 30 years in the St. Cloud Diocese and the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis. After her years in elementary education, she ministered in religious education and as an associate chaplain. Later, she taught English as a second language and ministered to undocumented immigrants. August 16, 1920 During her years in Tucson, Ariz., she was active in various groups working for economic justice November 18, 2017 and civil rights for immigrants. Small in stature but big in achievements, Sister Amy’s energy level ran high and made it possible for her to move in various ministries wherever there was something to be achieved for the betterment of people. At her Golden Jubilee she wrote: “I give thanks to God for the marvelous ways in which God has led me by the Holy Spirit through faith-filled parents, wise teachers and loving sisters.” 2018 Spring Our Journey
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Happy 100th birthday, Sister Marie Theis! Sister Rose Margaret Schneider What does the life of a 100-year-old Franciscan Sister hold? Here is just a glance into the life of Sister Marie Theis who celebrated her 100th birthday February 17, 2018. Sister Marie has spent 78 of those 100 years as a Franciscan Sister. Born and raised in Eden Valley, she has her parents Frank and Mary to thank for her deep spiritual life that has nourished her all these years. Her mother had cousins who were Franciscan Sisters so Marie experienced the life of a Franciscan through them. Her parents brought her to Little Falls on October 29, 1938. As her parents were leaving, her Dad, with a tear in his eye, said, “If this is not for you, let me know and I will come and pick you up.” Sisters Rose Margaret Schneider and Marie Theis He never had to make that trip. Her journey of 78 years holds so many varied and interesting ministries. She served as house parent at the St. Cloud Children’s Home and then moved to the quiet of the bishops’ house in St. Cloud to assist Sister Jeremiah Trutwin. At one point she continued her education at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul receiving her BA in elementary education and taught for 20 years. I had the opportunity to be the principal at St. Andrews School in Elk River when Sister Marie taught there. Five of us, including Sister Marie, went on a camping adventure across the United States one summer, visiting national parks, relatives, Disney Land, etc. By the time the four of us had the tent up and ready for the night, Sister Marie, a fantastic cook, had our dinner ready, and it was delicious. She and I continue to reminisce about this trip. In later years she lived with some of our retired sisters and was their driver; she remembers those outings with gratefulness. For two years she cared for a woman with cancer. To this day she loves updating her family’s history, very aware of the power of faith. On her 75th Jubilee in 2014 Sister Marie wrote, “I am grateful to the Lord for the many gifts in my life journey. I have been blessed to have such support and opportunity through my religious community, family and friends.” May we all be as blessed as Sister Marie is to live such a full life for 100 years, listening to the Spirit. Happy Birthday, Sister Marie!
