Archive for August, 2009

Aug 28 2009

OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center Celebrates 100 years of service

Published by Sister Veronica under Healthcare Apostolate, event

100th Anniversary Mass
100th Anniversary Mass

On Tuesday OSF Saint Mary’s Medical Center celebrated 100 years of service to Galesburg, IL and the surrounding communities. 14 of us Sisters(including all 7 of us from the House of Formation) traveled to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Galesburg for Mass and a reception in celebration of this most special event. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC was the main celebrant. The history of OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center can be found here. And The Catholic Post was there to celebrate with us.

Proclamation of the Gospel
Proclamation of the Gospel
Bishop Jenky preaching the homily
Bishop Jenky preaching the homily
We remembered the past and look forward to a bright future
We remembered the past and look forward to a bright future
Another view of the St. Mary's history display
Another view of the St. Mary’s history display

 

The Lord has blessed us with a sacred mission to “nurse the sick with the greatest care and love”(Words in quotations are from Mother M. Frances Krasse, our Foundress). We sincerely thank all our dedicated employees who help us to carry on this work as we look toward the future of our Community and of OSF Healthsystem.

 

 

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Aug 21 2009

Sister M. Magdalene’s Perpetual Profession

Published by Sister Veronica under convent life, event

On the last day of the retreat, August 6th we had the joy of witnessing the perpetual profession of Sister M. Magdalene. It was a beautiful and blessed day! We were blessed with twelve priests concelebrating.

Procession into Chapel
Procession into Chapel

 

Professing Vows
Professing Vows

 

 

 

 

L to R: Sister Mary John(Director of Formation), Sister Judith Ann(Major Superior), Sister M. Magdalene, Bishop Daniel Jenky, CSC
L to R: Sister Mary John(Director of Formation), Sister Judith Ann(Major Superior), Sister M. Magdalene, Bishop Daniel Jenky, CSC

May God abundantly bless you both now and always! With much love, your Sisters.

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Aug 10 2009

Feast of Saint Lawrence of Rome

Published by Sister Veronica under prayer

Saint Lawrence of Rome(225 – 258)
Saint Lawrence of Rome before Valererianus

Fra Angelico

 

  **Image courtesy of Wikipedia.**

Saint Lawrence( 225 – 258) lived in Rome and was a deacon under Pope Saint Sixtus II. He was quite daring and had a lively sense of humor. For more information on St. Lawrence, click here.

 This is the Final Prayer as prayed in the Divine Office for his feast:

Father,
You called Saint Lawrence to serve you by love
and crowned his life with glorious martyrdom.
Help us to be like him in loving you and doing
your work.  Grant this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with
You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.

 
 

 

 

 

 

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