Retreat: Hope, the Call of the Associates

On Saturday May 10 more than fifty associates of three religious congregations – Mercy, Presentation and Redemptorist – gathered in the Recreation Hall at Littledale for retreat.  Anne Walsh facilitated the day, using the theme: Hope, the Call of the Associates, with a focus on associates as missionaries of hope to one another and to the world.

“Come to me all you who are weary and I will give you rest. Take my yoke you and learn from Me …” (Matthew 11:28-30) provided a reflective entry into the retreat. Times of prayer, silent reflection, table discussion and a shared meal  made the day very meaningful, enriching and hope-filled for all participants.

The associates wish to express their deep gratitude to Ms. Anne Walsh, Ms. Barbara Hawley, Sister Sandy Butler, Ms. Deirdre Greene Lono and Sister Maureen O’Keefe and all who assisted in making the day such a wonderful experience of prayer, mutual support and community building. An added delight to the day was the availability of a newly installed kitchenette in the Recreation Hall.

El sábado 10 de mayo, más de cincuenta asociados de tres congregaciones religiosas -Mercy, Presentation y Redemptorist- se reunieron en el salón de recreo de Littledale para un retiro. Anne Walsh facilitó el día, usando el tema: Esperanza, la llamada de los asociados, con un enfoque en los asociados como misioneros de esperanza unos a otros y al mundo.

«Venid a mí todos los que estáis cansados y yo os daré descanso. Llevad mi yugo y aprended de mí…» (Mateo 11:28-30) proporcionó una entrada reflexiva al retiro. Los momentos de oración, reflexión en silencio, debate en torno a una mesa y una comida compartida hicieron que la jornada fuera muy significativa, enriquecedora y llena de esperanza para todos los participantes.

Los asociados desean expresar su profunda gratitud a la Sra. Anne Walsh, la Sra. Barbara Hawley, la Hermana Sandy Butler, la Sra. Deirdre Greene Lono y la Hermana Maureen O’Keefe y a todos los que ayudaron a hacer del día una experiencia maravillosa de oración, apoyo mutuo y construcción de comunidad. Un placer añadido a la jornada fue la disponibilidad de una cocina recién instalada en el Salón de Recreo.

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May Associates Newsletter Now Online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Welcoming May, An Archival Moment and a delicious Ham Pot Pie recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue as we prepare to enter Holy week is the reflection You Washed Our Feet.

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April Associates Newsletter Now Online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates,  Welcoming Spring, Stories of Religious Women and a delicious Soy-Ginger pot roast recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue as we prepare to enter Holy week is the reflection You Washed Our Feet.

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March Associates Newsletter Now online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates,  Welcoming Spring, Stories of Religious Women and a delicious Beef & Broccoli Ramen recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is an article on Sr Rosali Vargas Mendoza rsm .

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February Associates Newsletter Now online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates,  stories of religious women and a delicious Tuna Casserole recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is an article on Valentine Facts.

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January Associates Newsletter Now online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates,  stories of religious women and a delicious Turkey/chicken fried rice recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is the Jubilee Year of Hope.

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December Associates Newsletter Now Online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates,  Women in Canadian History and a delicious Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is the reflection ‘A Mysterious Christmas Gift’.

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November Associates Newsletter now online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates,  Women in Canadian History and a delicious Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is the November 11 Tribute.

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October Associates Newsletter now online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates,  Women in Canadian History and a delicious Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is ‘Celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving’

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March Associates Newsletter Now Online

Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest  issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.

The  March issue is  now available.  Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Information about Catherine McAuley are among the many topics covered in our latest issue. The book “The Engineer’s Wife”, the story of Emily Roebling who helped design and construct the Brooklyn Bridge is reviewed in this month’s issue.

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