Sisters gathered at the CND Health Center in Sydney for a touching All Souls Day celebration
As each name was called, a sister would light a candle in her memory, giving time to offer thanks for a life well lived. This was followed by a communion service with music provided by Sister Elaine Hawrylak. We marked the end of our celebration with time together and refreshments.
On Saturday, October 8th of the Thanksgiving weekend there were stars of many colours everywhere as the Kingston CND Sisters gathered at the Providence Motherhouse to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Sister Elaine O’Grady, CND. Among her gifts was a container filled with a star for every year of her life. Elaine chose a few and shared an event from that particular year. To welcome her into the nineties was a second celebrant, Sister Rosemarie Kennedy, CND who also had a birthday that week. There were treats and cake to celebrate these two women who have made a difference in so many lives over the years. May they live to be a “100”.
Alcide and Gemma celebrated 40 years of Congregation de Notre-Dame Associates Relationship. Alcide said he believes he is the first man in Atlantic Canada to be an Associate. The Miramichi group also celebrated Alcide’s 90th birthday. A prayer service and intercessions were recited and the group celebrated the beauty of creation. The Congregation de Notre-Dame spirit is very active in the Miramichi group.
