Associates News
West Haven Associates Jan and Judi and a friend made warm blankets for the homeless in Waterbury, CT, in support of Sr. Patricia McCarthy’s ministry with the homeless. All Congregation de Notre-Dame Associates are involved in service projects throughout the year. This year as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Associate Relationship, we are all invited to complete three individual actions and one action with our local associate group. Together for the life of the world, may we be Transforming Love – written in every heart.
Last Fall we engaged in a book club conversation on Maria Cimperman’s book, “Religious Life for our World: Creating Communities of Hope.” The idea to have these conversations got started from our Provincial Chapter last June. One of the desires of the delegates was to engage more intentionally in conversations of the heart. At that point, I thought it would be a great idea to have a conversation around religious life and this book came to mind. A total of 24 sisters signed up to participate. What a great experience it was to share with one another on the book. It is my hope to offer another opportunity for conversation around religious life and our future. We are definitely at a crossroad and this moment in religious life has generated a lot of interest and energy around how congregations can adapt to what is been asked of us today as we respond to the cries of the world and cries of the earth.
"Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile,
In the warmth of your greeting--Don't only give your care,
but give your heart as well"