Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota Ourjourney Spring 2020 • Vol

OurJourneySpring 2020 • Vol. 38 No. 2

Franciscan sisters oF LittLe FaLLs, Minnesota OurJourney Spring 2020 • Vol. 38 no. 2 Our Journey is published three Holy Week times a year by the Community SCHEDULE Relations Department of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Th e Franciscan Sisters invite everyone to attend Holy Week services Minnesota, for donors, associates, friends, relatives and employees. at Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. This publication shares the journeys of our Franciscan community as we e schedule is as follows: work in joyful service in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare. Palm Sunday, April 5 • 8:30 a.m., Blessings of palms and Eucharist Editorial Team: Elizabeth Mahoney Rydeen, editor Jan Roering, editorial assistant Holy ursday, April 9 • 7 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper Amanda Lampert, graphic designer • Adoration until 10 p.m. Sister Carolyn Law Sister Elise Saggau Good Friday, April 10 • 9:30 a.m., Silent Walk for Peace Sister Carmen Barsody • 11 a.m., Associate Geri Dietz Stations of the Cross • 2 p.m., Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion Printed by: Range Printing, Brainerd, Minn. (Formerly Spectrum Holy Saturday, April 11 • 8 p.m., Easter Vigil begins (not a Mass) Marketing) • Service of Light/New Fire Liturgy of the Word Photo by Amanda Lampert (Old Testament readings/psalms) To receive this publication, • Dismissal to vigil (watch & pray) through the night please contact: Community Relations Dept. Franciscan Sisters Easter Sunday, April 12 • 8:30 a.m., Easter Service continues of Little Falls, Minnesota • Liturgy of the Word (Epistle, psalm & Gospel) 116 8th Avenue SE Little Falls, MN 56345 • Blessing of Water Phone: 320-632-2981 • Eucharist [email protected] • www.fslf.org

Cover: Sisters Fabian Schneider and Michelle L’Allier review Our Journey issues from the past decade.

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.

Good Friday April 10, 2020 - 9:30 a.m.

2 2020 Spring Our Journey Silent Walk for Peace Dear friends, While this Our Journey comes to you at the start of a new decade, the highlights of the previous 10 years take center stage. Indeed, the Franciscan Sisters accomplished some big things and marked milestones, including 50 years of ministry in Latin America, 10 years of the Franciscan Community Volunteers program, the 125th anniversary of the entire Franciscan community and the launch of Engaging Franciscan Spiritually. Th e growth of the Associate Relationship, hundreds of St. Francis Music Center concerts and recitals, ministry along the border, renovation of St. Francis Health and Wellness and much more.

As I look back at the 30 issues published from 2010 through 2019, I am reminded of the meaningful articles—the beautiful writing—that pulled at our heartstrings, exemplifi ed the dedication and good work of these gospel women, and spoke to all things Franciscan, the spirituality, the relationships, the care and love extended to people on the margins—and the photographs that often captured more than words could say.

Often, the biggest challenge in producing Our Journey is coming up with a great cover. Sometimes an idea lands in our lap, other times we count on the Holy Spirit to spur creativity. Over the years, I’ve had many favorite covers. Here are just a few. Can you recall your favorites?

Th is issue also serves as our annual report—and without the generosity, love and partnership of hundreds of donors and volunteers over the past decade and thousands over the past 129 years, there would be no Our Journey, there would be nothing to fi ll the pages and no photos to take.

It’s your commitment to the mission and ministries of the Franciscan Sisters, to the gospel of Jesus Christ that make our work possible. Th ank you for your generous support through the gift of your time, treasure and unending prayers.

Gratefully,

Elizabeth Mahoney Rydeen Director of Development

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Time and time again, 2020 Spring Our Journey 3 They worked hard in awful heat Harry and Mary Fleegel

Mary and I are privileged to minister amongst people who have no house in which to live. You see them on street corners with their signs panhandling, looking for handouts with their dirty clothes, shopping carts and backpacks. Often people assume that they are drunks, addicts or scammers too lazy to get a job. In their efforts to survive, they are scorned, ridiculed, cussed at and avoided. “Get a Job” shouts a passerby out of their car window, time and again. No one stops to hear their story or learn how they feel. Occasionally, someone will hand them some money. In today’s economy, it seems that there are “help wanted” signs on every store window, yet there are more and more homeless without work. Why? Do they really not want to work? Is it really easier to just beg? Harry and Mary became Franciscan Associates in 2019.

If a person just stops to listen, the answers come quite quickly. Imagine that you are filling out a job application, to weed 36 acres, we asked those who worked to mention the first question asks for your name, the next your address the opportunity to other homeless friends. The next day . . . you enter “none.” The third asks your phone number we had 13 people, then 22 the following day, more than and the forth your e-mail address, again you answer was needed. Even though it was very hard work, homeless “none.” What do you think your chances of getting hired men and women swarmed our cars to get a job. They all are? How could the employer even contact you if you chose hard labor over begging. People value dignity. So managed to secure the job? Recognizing this, the only job that is how we learned that the myth of the drunken, lazy, options for our homeless friends are jobs that require no job-avoiding homeless bum was a lie. application forms or process. Day jobs, odd jobs and cash jobs all meet this requirement. We started looking for more day jobs and organized car pools to bring them to work. In the first month, the Are the homeless really lazy work avoiders? We found an homeless workers of St. Cloud earned just over $2,000 organic farming couple who needed help weeding. They combined to keep for themselves. At the end of the had trouble finding help to assist with this back-breaking second month, over 35 homeless workers have earned work so the weeds had grown waist high. The farmers over $21,000. With this money, many will be able to pay decided to give the homeless an opportunity to earn some for a phone, so they can apply for a regular job or save for cash by weeding their fields. We went to the Salvation an apartment. But best of all they didn’t have to demean Army and asked those standing around if anyone was themselves to get the money. interested in helping to weed? About a half dozen said yes and we brought them to the field. They worked very hard We want to thank the Franciscan Sisters and Associates for in awful heat. The farmers were pleased with their work. their prayers and financial support in our efforts to serve But since it was obvious it would take more than six people the homeless of the St. Cloud area. Time and time again passersby shout, "GET A JOB" out of their car window. No one stops to hear their story or learn how they feel. 4 2020 Spring Our Journey Earth is our Church Associate Jeﬀ Odendahl

We are accustomed to hearing the expression, “Earth is to indiff erence, nonchalant resignation or blind confi dence our home.” Franciscans believe that if Earth is our home, in technical solutions.” it is also our Church. At fi rst, Francis of Assisi mistakenly believed his mission was to rebuild the physically Th e Franciscan Sisters believe that changing attitudes and crumbling church building at San Damiano. He soon seeking solutions are equally important as we come to came to recognize that the church Christ wanted him to the aid of our ailing planet. While the sisters continue to rebuild was the Universal Church. Francis also came to appeal for change in national and global systems that are realize that Christ’s Church wasn’t limited to the human despoiling and destroying the Earth, their more immediate realm, but included all of Creation. eff orts are on the very local and personal level. In 2007, the sisters set up a Campus Green Committee to fi nd ways our While much of the world’s leadership has begun to sisters, employees and associates can live more sustainably. acknowledge the damage being done to our Earth, our Th is has led to many campus initiatives regarding energy collective actions don’t match the peril we face. It is use and conservation of resources. In 2009, the Franciscan this lack of commensurate response that Pope Francis Sisters endorsed the Earth Charter which challenges us to sought to change when he wrote Laudato Si’, subtitled, live justly and sustainably to build a peaceful global society. On Care for Our Common Home. In it, Pope Francis says, “Regrettably, many eff orts to seek concrete solutions to We can name more initiatives of the sisters: the annual the environmental crisis have proved ineff ective, not only Green Fair Folk Festival that brings in 50-60 exhibitors because of powerful opposition but also because of a more and about 1,000 participants for a public event that general lack of interest. Obstructionist attitudes, even on models and teaches sustainability; inviting members of the the part of believers, can range from denial of the problem Little Falls community to plant their own gardens where they can grow their own food; the Garden-to-Cafeteria program in cooperation with Little Falls community schools; native prairie restoration at Umbria; Earth Healers committees; Earth Day celebrations; planting trees; Blessing of the Animals; Earth Citizen Awards; the St. Francis Pledge, and many more.

Most important to our sisters, though, are still those at the margins. In caring for the Earth, the Franciscan Sisters recognize how much the abuse of the Earth aff ects those who are poorest and most vulnerable. Caring for the Earth is not at their expense, rather it is not caring for the Earth that heaps more devastation on those already suff ering. In his encyclical, Pope Francis notes that it is precisely the overuse and abuse of the Earth’s resources by the world’s wealthy that contributes to the grave conditions faced by those who are poorest.

For the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, all Creation is of | 5 God, and all Creation is a sacred expression of the Creator. Th e Church includes all of Creation and all of us. Saving our Church means respecting and caring for our Earthly environment. It means ending our relentless exploitation of the Earth’s resources for the benefi t of a few, and beginning to restore ourselves in right relationship to our natural environment. Our Journey, Fall 2010. Jeﬀ was instrumental in the prairie restoration project at Umbria. 2020 Spring Our Journey 5 Oh, the luck of the Irish Sister Bea Eichten

Sister Sharon Fitzpatrick is the most Irish person I know. Her name and her appearance defi nitely tip you off as to her nationality. Her propensity to answer a question with a question, her closeness to the earth, her creativity and readiness to try something new are characteristic of her. Sharon lives without fear, laughs and enjoys life, taking things as they come and getting along with all kinds of people.

As classmates, Sharon and I worked, studied and played together. I have any number of funny stories about her from our Novitiate. I would urge her to eat vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes and onions were the only ones that counted). When we did an art project, her contributions took lots of coaxing. In our Gregorian chant class, she once was complimented for directing Mass 8 only to learn from her that she was directing a diff erent Mass.

Sharon’s ministry has involved food preparation, homemaking, counseling and working with novices. In 1983, she co-founded the House of Bread and Peace in Evansville, Ind., for homeless women and their children. In 1988, realizing a need to fi nd healthy living arrangements for young women who needed to move out of unhealthy, dysfunctional homes, I approached Sharon about Sister Sharon’s simple approach and careful listening are her most establishing such a house in Chicago. She agreed to work endearing qualities. with fi nding a suitable house and establishing a “home” for fi ve-six women. At Becker House, named after our In 2009, Sharon joined the staff of our Community own Sister Yvonne Becker, Sharon lived with the women, Relations Department to use her gifts in developing teaching them simple things like how to sit at the table, relationships with donors, making special eff orts to use good manners and make conversation. Th ey learned connect with the families of our deceased sisters. Her how to celebrate a holiday without chaos and disruption, simple approach and careful listening are her most how to take personal and fi nancial responsibility, and how endearing qualities. She’s also been a go-to person in to pitch in with common households tasks. An important helping sisters as they transition from active ministry to part of her ministry was helping the women transition and retirement. make positive life choices. Over the past year or so, Sharon has taken on a new Sharon managed Becker House, took care of challenge: living with cancer. She comes to work in the administration/fi nances and networked with local agencies. Development Oﬃ ce most days and is using her gifts to She worked with an advisory committee, searched for secure the restaurants for our annual Taste of St. Cloud. funding, wrote grants and met with donors. Sharon was She is quite the salesperson! Her ministry is evolving to an unlikely looking administrator and was someone who one of presence with her sisters in community. “Th ey need could easily be overlooked. Once she, after receiving to see me,” she said. a check for $70,000 from a donor, walked down the Chicago street to her local bank to deposit it. No one Th ank you, Sharon, for your gift of Irish wit and laughter, would have thought this simply dressed woman had that your generous and caring presence and the many ways you much money on her. are the hands, face and heart of Jesus present in our world.

6 2020 Spring Our Journey DECADEin review • Franciscan Sisters part of national touring exhibit on Sr. Carolyn Law bicycled with • women religious. ClimateCycle to raise funds for school solar panels • Humane Borders names • FCV – fi rst group of volunteers • Umbria prairie restoration Sr. Elizabeth Ohmann volunteer featured • Community gardens fl ourish of the decade • Sr. Ange Mayers works with the • Srs. Margaret Aringo and Mary • New Leadership: Srs. Beatrice Tohono O’odham Nation Indian Obowa at the Headwaters of the Eichten, Rose Margaret Schneider, Reservation Mississippi Carolita Mauer, Susan Knutson Spring 2010 summer 2010 Fall 2010 spring 2011 summer 2011

• Srs. Aurora Tovar and Isa • Sr. Michelle visits Homa Bay Berrones take fi rst vows Diocese, Kenya • Sr. Rose Margaret Schneider • First Earth Citizens recognized teaches English in Richmond, Calif. • Sr. Donna Zetah prepares girls from St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Long Prairie, for quinceañera

• Associate Relationship celebrates 25 years • Sr. Colette Toenies, founding member of the mission in San • Sr. Callista Robinson receives Rafael, Mexico, honored for 8 Claver Legacy Award. • The band Power Plant performs years of service • FCV Sara Pennebecker helps at Five Wings Arts Council • Sr. Carmen Barsody received launch St. Cloud’s human • New associates from Nicaragua Franciscan Federation award. traﬃ cking prevention campaign welcomed fall 2011 spring 2012 summer 2012 fall 2012 spring 2013

• Sisters from Kenya spend three • Brooklyn Center community gives | 7 months in Minnesota learning living green a new meaning about development • Srs. Hope Uphoff and LaVonne • Sister Julien Dirkes receives Book Schackmann ministry highlighted of Golden Deeds award. • Sr. Lillian Kroll featured in art show • 50th anniversary of international missions

2020 Spring Our Journey 7 DECADEin review

• Sr. Patrice Kiefer retires after 53 years of ministry at Douglas County Hospital • Associate Rick Dietz becomes new director of Franciscan Life Center • Casa Franciscana in San Rafael, • Sisters’ 78-year ministry in • Mexico Mission celebrates 10 Mexico, serves up to 20 students Flensburg honored years! • Sr. Joan Tuberty leads centering • URock expands, adds violence • FSLF joins Facebook prayer at St. Olaf Church prevention initiative Summer 2013 fall 2013 spring 2014 summer 2014 fall 2014

• FSLF joins local high school for • Srs. Mary Ann Capizzo and Mary Garden-to-Cafeteria project. Pat Burger serve St. Francis Parish • Sr. Karen Niedzielski featured in • Judi Welle, archivist, retires Nice Bike by Mark Scharenbroich

Srs. Carol Schmit, Aurora Tovar, U.S./Mexico Border Encounter • Srs. Joel Bieniek, Bernarda • • Isa Berrones serve new mission in “The grace of the oﬃ ce” – Sanoski and Fabian Schneider lead • Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico Dam Festival parade looking back at the 2011-2018 • Sisters in Mississippi say, “No • Sister Mary Obowa teaches sewing Leadership team more!” skills to immigrants • Opening Doors: Lay Ministry by • St. Clare Seed Library introduced • FSLF host study on Muslim culture Sister Pat Forster published fall 2016 spring 2017 summer 2017 fall 2017 spring 2018

• FCV celebrates 50,000 hours of • St. Francis High School community service gatherings gain momentum. The • St. Francis Health and Wellness Christian sisters: Rene, Jeanie and adds pickle ball Michelle • Memories of St. Cloud Children’s Home • Growing up Franciscan

8 2020 Spring Our Journey • FSLF recognized at Late Nite • Clare’s Well spirit lives on Catechism at the Paramount • Ministry in Monterrey, Mexico, • Sr. Carol Virnig returns to nursing • Srs. Isa Berrones and Aurora profi led as home health care provider Tovar profess fi nal vows • Sr. Audrey Jean Loher serves • StarTribune names FSLF a Top • New website/logo for St. Francis Humane Borders Workplace in Minnesota Music Center

spring 2015 summer 2015 fall 2015 spring 2016 summer 2016

• Clothes Review comes to a close • FSLF celebrates 125th • Engaging Franciscan Spirituality anniversary program launches • Altar Bread ministry comes to a close after 124 years • Sr. Donna Ebner donates 100th pint of blood

• Sr. Gloria works at respite center, • FSLF holds fi rst Franciscan Sisters • Minnesota group builds house McAllen, Tex Bean Bag Tournament for people in need in San Rafael, • Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, • Francis Community Volunteers Mexico Minn. A Journey to New Frontiers celebrates 10 years with reunion • Faithful Fools Street Ministry 1950-2018 by Sister Elise Saggau • St. Francis Health and Wellness celebrates 20 years published celebrates 40 years summer 2018 fall 2018 Spring 2019 summer 2019 fall 2019

• New Leadership: Srs. Carol • St. Francis Music Center named | 9 Schmit, Carolyn Law, Char Outstanding Arts Organization by Grossman, Grace Skwira Five Wings Art Council. • Sabbath House ministry bids • Best ever Taste of St. Cloud at farewell new, larger venue, River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud • St. Francis Music Center celebrates 40 years

2020 Spring Our Journey 9 Partners in ministry, With the clever use of modern technology, it is possible to study the written and spoken usage of signifi cant words. A recent study claims that in the last two decades, the word gratitude is losing popularity. How can that be?

With this issue of Our Journey, we express deep gratitude (still popular in our vocabulary) for your gifts that make it possible for us to continue our ministries and care for our sisters. We know that each gift comes with the sure trust that together we carry on the mission of Saint Francis into this new decade.

Now that one-fourth of 2020 has already been lived, I’ve decided to review my New Year’s resolution. I chose to be more faithful to set aside quiet time, down time, prayer time. Th ere, I said it out loud. I will not judge myself by what I have accomplished, but how I am being present in that place of gratitude and compassion. After all, Jesus went away from the crowds and Saint Francis had his cave. My own resolution is a little eff ort to make this world a better place.

Th e calendar near the door in my oﬃ ce reminds me of the important events that have already occurred in 2020: Martin Luther King, Jr. again enkindled in us the dream that one day the equality of all persons will be acknowledged; Valentine’s Day marked that pleasant Friday when massive amounts of love and candy were shared; and International Women’s Day was commemorated on March 8 and, more or less, every year for 112 years.

I leave you with the gist of one of the early writings of Father Francis that repeats our theme of gratitude. Every evening, it is told, Francis would send a messenger out to announce that all praise and thanksgiving be given by all people to the all-powerful Lord God. To that he added a little warning. Th ose who don’t do this will have to give an accounting to God. “Let those who keep this writing, know that they will be blessed by the Lord God.”

Gratitude fi lls us with the desire to give back. Let that statement be our invitation to you to stop by our home in Little Falls, visit our lovely chapel and drink from our bottomless pot of coff ee.

Peace and all good, Paz y bien,

Sister Carol Schmit Community Minister

This issue of Our Journey recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations that have made cash, planned and in-kind gifts and donations to the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, during the calendar year, January 1 – December 31, 2019. Donors who have passed away during 2019 are identiﬁ ed with an asterick (*) behind their name.

Every eﬀ ort 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 or [email protected] so that the error can be corrected. Thank you.

10 2020 Spring Our Journey Thank you We extend our sincere thanks to our many donors who wish to remain anonymous.

A...... Margaret Barbeln Gary & Kathryn Berndt Dr. Mary Jean & Michael Brady Richard & Barbara Burrock Carlo & Angelita J. Ablaza Stacy & Carol Barbour Jeffrey Bernick Roger & Sheila Braegelmann Bernice Bursch Phyllis Ackerman Victor Barela Bernick's Pepsi, St. Cloud Rick & Anne Brakke Jerome & Anna Bursch Admired Properties, Inc., Sauk Rapids Dennis & Julie Ann Barnack John & Char Berns Brandl Motors, Little Falls Kevin & Lisa T. Bursch Advanced Repair, Inc., St. Cloud Bob & Jane Barnes Andrew & Bernice Bertram Greg & Julene Brant Leona Burton Myrna & Myron Ahle Kristen & Fr. W. L. Barnes Janice & Joseph Beste Jeanne Brase Shirley Burton Robert & Margaret Ahles Barbara Barnett Patrick & Susan Bettenberg Peter & Susan Brasket Jane T. Busch Rita Ahmann Robert Barni Joseph & Helen Bettendorf Brass Family Foundation Donald E. Buzzell Susan J. Allanson Christopher & Claudia Barnier Doug & Marian Beumer Ruth Brattensborg Amby Bzdok Carlee K. Alson Florencio & Rosaneli Barragan Dave & Jan Beyer Mark & Angie Braun LaVerne Bzdok William Altenhofen Blanch Barsody Eugene & Phyllis Beyer Marlene Braun C...... Barbara & Ralph Altenweg David & Lesli Barsody Kenneth & Barbara Beyer Richard & Katherine Braun Kathleen Cahalan James & Georgia Althoff Geri Barsody Dick & Luanne Beyreuther Robert & Bernice Braun John & Catherine Calabrese Mary Alvarez Mark & Kay Bartel Annette Evens & Ken Bieganek Cathy & Dennis Bray Mary Calabrese Annie Alzheimer Duane & Kathy Barthel Clara Bieganek Dianne Brenny Catherine Calhoun AmazonSmile Lloyd Barthel James & Joan Bieganek Terrence & Carolyn Brenny Charlene Callens Leo Ament Gordon & Mary Ann Vogel Bartholomay Cliff & Debra Bienert Brenny Transportation, Inc., St. Cloud Rev. Elbert Callis George & Mary Kay Anderberg Rita Bartl Alvin & Sharon Bieniek Steve & Marlene Bresnahan Blancaluz Cambindo Andre Anderson Gayle Bassett Clarence & Joan Bieniek Robert & Mary Joyce Breuer Anna Canales Colleen Anderson Mary Clare Bates Mary Alice Binder Roger & Janice Breuer Mark & Camilla Cane John & Martha Anderson Alvin & Jo Ann Bauer Marvin & Elaine Binstock Bob & Evelyn Zabinski Briggs Joseph & Linda Capistrant Larry D. & Lynn Anderson Diane Bauer Mary Birchem Briggs & Morgan Professional Mary Strand & Vince Capizzo Lowell & Karen Anderson Gerald & Donna Bauer Don Bitzan Assoc., Mpls. Peter & Glenda Capizzo Richard H. & Susan Anderson Marvin & Helen Bauer Clem Bitzan Briggs & Morgan, Mpls. Brad & Debbie Carlson Steve & Carol Anderson Matthew & Beth Bauer Dick & Mimi Bitzan Carol & Dan Briles Lorraine Carlson Terry Andres Robert Bauer Scott & Margaret Bjorklund John & Diane Brinkman Mary Nickel Carlsrud Walter & Patricia Andres Dorothea & Gilbert Bauman Elizabeth Black Charles Briscoe Jean T. Carpenter Terry & Michelle Angus Bette Jane Baxter George & Marina Blackwood Colleen Britz Mary R. Carpenter Phyllis Antognozzi Marlene Bayerkohler James & Alice Blake Larry & Bea Britz Catherine Carruthers Priscilla Antol Dick & Sheryl Baynes Werner & Carol Bloch Cyrilla Brixius Arnold & Jacqulyn Carry Julia R. Archer Roger & Donn Beaubien Delores Bloch Ken & Jan Brixius David & Judith Case Jeri & Lee Arendt Paul & Sharon Beaudry Camille Blommer Denise Brogna Irene Casey Doré Arnold Rev. Thomas Becker Theresa Blommer Phil & Bonnie Bromen Thomas & Diane Cassady Patricia Arnold Dave & Irene Becker Arlene Boeckmann Larry & Dorothy Bromenshenkel Gloria Soto & Michael Cassidy Robert & Linda Arnold Mark Becker John & Mary Boege Donna Brooks Catholic Charities, St. Cloud Aroha Philanthropies Peter & Joan Bednarczyk Sharon Boerner Bruce & Patricia Brotten Catholic Health Initiatives, Pat & Janice Arthur Maribeth & Jim Bedtke John & Melanie Boesen Nikki Brovold Englewood, CO Kathleen Aschenbrenner Frank & Rosemary Beert Howard Boeser Dr. Frank & Alice Brown Catholic United Financial, St. Paul Larry Asplin Bryan Behr Dr. Andrew & Patricia Bohart Irene Brown Joe & Jane Leyden Cavanaugh Roger & Maureen Athman Susan & Arthur Beisang III Jackie Bohlig Mary B. Brown Raymond & Gloria Cekalla Ruth Atkinson Elizabeth Belanger Trust Stephen & Ann Bohrer Ron & Kay Brown Central MN Noon Optimist Club, Kimball Anne Attea William Belford Loren & Deanna Boone Mark & Kimbra Brozak Natale & Patricia Cerutti Frank Auge Deborah Bell Christopher L. Boorn Doris Brunelle Theresa Cervantez Patricia Auron Bill Bell John & Diane Borgert Eldon & Sharon Brustuen Donna Chandler Cheryl Austin Julie Bell Robert Borkowski MayVis Bruzek Kenneth & Rosemary Chicoine Darryl & Linda Avila David & Joan Bender Ann Bos Marsha L. Bryan Eunice Childs B...... Walter & LeAnn Beneke Faye Boser Janet Buczek Dorothy Chizek Janice Babcock Betty Bengston Irene Boser John & Marilyn Bueckers Mary Ann Chladek Ethel Backes Iolaine Benson Larry & Doris Boser Clarence & Renee Buerman Kathleen Chmielewski Ivan & Patricia Baggenstoss Quentin & Joanne Benson Rod & Patricia Boser Neal & Marie Buethe Rebecca Chounard Marina Bahmer Todd R. Benson Marcella Boser-Brink Butch & Carol Bukowski Diana & Tom Christian | 11 Bill & Beverly Bailey Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud Jim & Shirley Boster Mary E. Bukowski Tom & Bernice Christian Eileen Keller & John Bailey Carol A. Bentley Brian Botzet James & Pat Bumgarner Christian Brothers Services, Pat & Jay Bailey Joan Benusa Melvin & Marian Botzet Marti & Ronald Bunde Romeoville, IL Linda Ann Balazs Janice Berg David & Mary Ann Bouley Robert & Antonette Burger Church of St. Andrew, Elk River Rev. Timothy Baltes BerganKDV, St. Cloud Alvin Bovy Brian & Marsha Burgeson Audrey Chute Mona & David Banasek Msgr. Thomas J. Bergin Robert & Madeline Bowersox Rita Burgeson Lawrence & Betty Cipperly Ray & Dorothy Banick Judy Berglin Phyllis Bowling Sam Burgeson James & Kathleen Clair Richard Banish David & Linda Bergum Patricia Boyle Eugene & Joyce Burghardt Scott & Marilyn Clark Gordon & Bonnie Barbeln Raymond & Agnes Bernard Maureen Bozicevich David & Judith Burns Kari Clark Gregg & Teri Barbeln Terry & Dorothy Bernardy Clarice Bradway Jane M. Burns Mary M. & Michael H. Clark

2020 Spring Our Journey 11 Generosity abounds for the Franciscan Sisters Sister Cordy Korkowski, director of Donor Relations

What an exciting year (and decade) for the Franciscan Sisters. Th is issue tells it all. Deep gratitude to each of you, our donors. We thank our families, friends, young adults, elders, organizations and “cheerleaders” across the miles. Our Gospel work continues strong because of you and your generosity.

Let’s revisit some special fundraising events of 2019. In August, that cute photo of Sisters Julien Dirkes and Char Grossman helped raise over $63,000 for the new fi re safety system. In November, Sister Grace Skwira and I honed our acting skills to promote Give Sisters Grace and Cordy review Give to the Max results. to the Max. It took a little rehearsing, and a few giggles, but fi nally What generous donors! we were ready for the big stage. We were delighted that more than 1,400 people viewed our video on social media. Th e 2019 online campaign raised $76,140, which included matching gifts of $28,500 from 13 generous donors. I loved staying up late to watch GiveMN.org and rejoiced when we hit our goal at 11:14 pm. Donations through GTTM support our sponsored ministries—St. Francis Music Center, St. Francis Health and Wellness, Franciscan Community Volunteers—along with our spirituality programs and outreach eff orts to the poor and marginalized.

Our 2019 Christmas Appeal for the healthcare needs of our retired sisters was another successful eff ort. Some 800 donors contributed over $122,000 for this special appeal. Our gratitude is beyond measure.

Sister Grace Skwira, Leadership liaison for health care, stated, “Our donors respond generously to the health care and retirement needs of our sisters. Th ey are mindful that these dedicated women worked diligently during decades of active ministry.”

Th e names of people near and far, who share our gospel values and Franciscan way of life, fi ll these pages of Our Journey. We give thanks for each one and pray that God will bless them abundantly as their love, support and generosity have blessed us.

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 speciﬁ c individual or that are required to be used in another country by FSLF or a foreign charity or religious institute .

12 2020 Spring Our Journey Gladys Clasemann Ann Marie & Jim Derose Toni Ebner Steven & Kathryn Feeny Bruce & Karen Furlong Rita Marie Clasemann Design Electronics, Little Falls Paul & Jean Januschka Ebnet Don & Sherry Feige Mary E. Furman Greg & Louise Claypole Georgia Dewitt Paul & Roxanne Ebnet Mary K. Felland Carol Furnstahl David Cleveland Gary & Joan DeZiel Edward Eccleston Merle & Kathy Felling Dave & Rachel Fuss Michael G. & Mary H. Cline Maria M. Dias Marie Eckerman Dan & Pat Feneis G...... Debra E. Collins Darlene Dick James & Janet Eckman Bernard Ferche Delores Gaffke-Salber Diane & Michael Collins Thomas & Barbara Diderrich Peter T. Eckstrom Bob & Nancy Ferche Joyce Gagne John & Opal Collins Michael Didier Catherine & John Edinger Juliana Fernandez James & Julie Galkowski James & Dodee Colombe Ann & Alex Didier Family Anne & Joe Egan Frank & Kathryn Ferrera Marcy Gallus Commercial Contractors Co., Melrose Charitable Fund Charles Ehlen Marlene Fiala Deb Galvez Tom & Paulette Como Dolores Dietz Wayne J. Ehlert Donna & Troy Field Gerry & Annette Gangl Steve & Rosemary Comstock Rick & Geri Dietz Dick Eich Lois Filipek Ryan & Joan Ganley Patrick & Patricia Conley Art & Marlene Dingmann Marlin Eich Carmelita J. Finn Mary Lou Gannon, Estate of Barbara Connors Gerald Dingmann Pauline Eichten Mark Trainor & Rosanne Fischer Dianne Gapinski Conny's Creamy Cone, Inc., St. Paul Karen Dinndorf Jeffrey & Michelle Eikmeier Mike & Sandra Fischer Charina Garcia Michael & Carol Cool Paul & Kathy Dinndorf Ron & Mary Lou Eldred Peter & Lorraine Fischer Sheila & Scott Gardner Richard Cossairt Joyce Dinndorf* Tully Ellsberg Katherine Fischer Roberts Eugene & Magdalene Garman John & Lorna Cotner John & Judy Dinsmore John Elsenpeter De Olive & Gia Francesca Fisher Gerald & Margaret Gartner Tom & Molly Cotton Diocese of St Cloud, St. Cloud Ronald & Margaret Elsner Rachel Fitzgerald Mark & Julie Gartner John Coyne Clarence & Linda Dirkes Richard & Louise Eltgroth James & Hulene Fitzpatrick Valerius Gasperlin Mary Constance Crane Linda Dirkes Lynette Emblom Five Wings Art Council Floyd & Jeanette Gast Alexia Cripps Richard & Karen Dirkes Virginia Empey Bill & Barb Flaig Marilyn & Rollin Gates Diane & David Cross Wayne Dirkman Maureen Endres Kim Susanne Flanders Robert & Maggie Gatz Rev. Jerry Crow D.J. Bitzan Jewelers, Waite Park Gail P. Enkers Kathryn Flansburg Sylvia Geis Rodney & Gladys Crowe Phyllis & David Dobis Patti Epsky Harold & Mary Fleegel Agnes Geiser Lois Cuchna Veronica Doble Carol Erickson Dan & Diane Fleming Viola Geislinger Robert & Isabel Curley Elaine Dockendorf Kathleen Erickson Patricia Flicker Susan Gentz Heidi Cutler John & Deborah Doig Renee Erickson Ron & Vali Flint Kathleen & Robert George Dennis & Mary Czech Denis & Karen Dolan Ken & Judy Erkens Eugene Floersch Dennis & Dianna George Jennifer Czech Susan Dolan Chuck & Pat Ernst Edith A. Foren Sandra M. Gerdin D...... John & Sandra Doman Irene Ertl Deanna Forliti Lisa & Peter Germscheid Carol Dagit Mark Dombeck Marie Esplan Susan Forneris James & Alma Gersich Judith Dahill Mike & Sandy Dombeck Aina Essig Julie & Mike Forsberg Getsch Charitable Trust Garry & JoAnn Dahl John Dombovy Kathy Etzel Don & Jean Forster Jeannie Getz Vernon L. Dahlheimer Charitable Fund Robert & Johnita Dombrovski David & Darla Euteneuer Rudy & Dorothy Forster Eleanor Ghostley Duane & Diane Dahlstrom Jerome Donabauer Mel & Julie Euteneuer Randal & Jewell Fossum Ronald & Jeanette Giacopuzzi Ruthann Dahm Mary & Mike Dongoski Oliver & Marie Euteneuer Rudolph Diane & Ricci Fournier Mildred Gibbard John & Loretta Dahmus Brian & Brenda Donnay Audrey Evans Suzanne Fox Michael & Jody Gibbs Rev. Steve Daigle Ethel Donnay Bernie Evans Donald & Margaret Foyt Holly Giese Jeanette & Ray Daignault Kevin & Erin Donnay Kimberly Evans Margaret A. France Susan Gilbertson Jim, Amy, Sydni & Max Dailey Joel & Mary Donnell Mary, Kevin & Ken Evans Franciscan Life Group, Waite Park Dr. David & Karen Gilgenbach Mary C. Dalbec Geraldine Donnelly Evans, Inc., Randall Urban & Dorothy Frank Michael & Mary Gillespie Robert & Sharon Dalen Kathleen & Terry Dooley Cynthia & Richard Eversman Mary Franklin Judy & Lance Gillham Rev. Gerald Dalseth Bernard Doom Jan & Jeff Everson Jerry Fredricksen Orval & Cleta Gingerich Daniel Funeral Home, Inc., St. Cloud Dennis & JoAnn Doran Kathryn Eveslage Conrad & Mary Rae Freeberg Dan & Laurie Giombi Constance Daniels Paula & Randy Doroff Mary M. Eveslage Donna Freihammer John & Amy Giorgio Michael & Gayle Dargis Monica Douglas F...... Carole & Charles French Judy Girtz Barbara & Paul Davidson Margaret Dragseth Lana Faber Henry & Roberta French Rose Marie Gleich Ted & Angie Davis Donna Draves Kathleen Webster Fagan Alan & Nancy Frerich Lorretta Glum Orpha De Long Jerry & Joanne Drellack Jeffrey & Sarah Balinskas DeBevec Patricia & William Driscoll When I donate to the Franciscan Sisters, it brings back memories of my James Decker John Driste time at St. Francis High School from 1947-1951. The sisters just keep Mary A. Decker Karen DuBord going, from one generation to another. I feel very fortunate to be a part Elaine Deeney John & Theresa Duea of this journey with the sisters from the beginning of my days with them Barbara DeFoe James Duerr until the present. — Joyce H. Thielen, Roseville, Minn. LaVerne Dehler Kay & Randy Dugas Ralph Dehler Jan Duhnke James Fahy Martha Frerich Jim & Cyndee Gmach | 13 Alex & Kathleen Dehmer Donna Dummer Faith Lutheran Church, Little Falls Jerry & Marge Frerichs Dr. Larry & Mary Goble Betty Dehn Gregory A. Dumonceaux Lucy Fallon George & Carol Frey Mary Godfrey Willard Dehn Trescia & Dan Dunn Wanda A. Fandino Janet Fricke Heidi T. Goelz Patricia DeJarlais Mary & Gordon Dusterhoft Lannell & Mary Farmer Joe & Diane Friebe Floyd & Margaret Goenner Lorraine Delehanty Eileen & Jim Dwyer Alvin Fasen Rev. Francis L. Fried Les & Doris Goenner Herman DeLong Julie Dzieweczynski Mary Fazio William Friedman Ann Goerdt Mario & Carol DeMatteis E...... Dennis & Ardelle Feda Michael & Corrine Fritz Ed & Kay Goering Jeanette Denfeld James Ebner Richard & Rita Feddema Jeff & Donna Fromm Marcia Goff Ann DePrey Robert Ebner Jerome & Annette Fedor Rev. Al & Dorothy Baldwin Fry Amanda Gohl

2020 Spring Our Journey 13 The Franciscan Sisters invite former students, staﬀ and faculty to St. Francis High School gather on Sunday, July 19, 2020, for Mass and lunch. GATHERING This is a great opportunity to enjoy one another’s company, to share July 19, 2020 - 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. St. Francis Convent, Little Falls 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.

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Society

Anyone who names the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, as beneﬁ ciary of a will or other estate gift automatically becomes a member of the Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Society. Saint Elizabeth, our patron saint of planned giving, was a royal woman who embraced the Franciscan values and dedicated her life to the poor.

Anonymous Mel & Julie Euteneuer Patty Korkowski Susan Riley Bob & Shirley Albrecht Sam & Eileen Ford Jean & Joseph Krause Robert & Monika Rivers Geri Barsody Tom & JoyGene Furnstahl Rev. Anthony Kroll Richard Ruhoff Raymond & Agnes Bernard Sylvia Geis Bob & Joyce Kvanbeck Duane & Terry Sakry Dick & Mimi Bitzan Jackie & Deacon Dave Connie Lacher Bertha Schiller Kenneth & Dorothy Holst Ralph and Louise L’Allier Margaret A. Schroeder Bjorklund Mary Ellen Imdieke Paulette & Larry Lappi Lorraine Shafer Elizabeth Black Rex & Monica Ingram John & Arlene Leisen Arnold Soenneker Loren & Deanna Boone Mary Alice Kalkbrenner Susan Malikowski Dean & Merrisue Soutor Violet Budreck Ron & Margaret Keller Dennis & Karen Mathiason Ron & Sharon Spanier Charles & Emma Buhl Donald W. Kjonaas Joyce Nelson Lynn Stewart James Decker Theresa Knier Mary Jean Niedzielski Elmer & Jaletta Stommes Joel & Mary Donnell Barbara Koch Eunsook & Seungwoo Park Helen Taff e Jim Ebner Elaine Kolles Ann Sang & Jerry Pietrzak Janice Weniger Toni Ebner Norbert & Donna Virginia Plettl Rev. Nicholas Zimmer Pauline Eichten Korkowski Lori & James Rausch

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, MN 56345 (320)632-0699 • [email protected]

14 2020 Spring Our Journey David & Maureen Guay Margaret Hendrickson Jerome & Kim Guerin Charles & Barbara Henkel Bruce & Barbara Guggemos Roger & Marjorie Henkemeyer Dale & Ruth Ann Guimont Gary & Jo Hennen Seth Dutcher & Cassimer Gustafson Robert & Mary Jane Hennen Jim & Jennifer Guttu Stephen & Diane Henry Caroline Gwost Leona Henson H...... Tom & Barb Hentges Becky L. Haaf Willard & Karlene Herbrand Judy Haag Richard & Maurine Herbst Janet & Robert Haarman Peggy Herges John & Eileen Haas Susan and Joseph Herman John & Janet Haas Suzanne Herold – the way it shouldAdult have been – Elizabeth & Randy Hacker George Heroux Gloria & Bill Hafner Dana & Virginia Hetland Jackie & LeRoy Hager Joan Heuer Joanne Hagstrom Richard & Diane Heuring Lawrence Haider* Don & Marge Heurung Kathryn Haidet Harvey & Salome Heurung Enjoy music by Brothers Tone, refreshments and Joanne Haire Mark & Susan Heurung specialDance appearance & by comedianFundraiser Jason Schommer. Pat & Sue Hall James & Mary Jo Hewitt Ronald Halvorson Kenneth & Renee Hickerson P omP om Charles & Carole Hamilton, III Thomas & Laura Hickey Patti & Bruce Hammerbeck Patricia Hill Cheri Hample Hilmerson Sports Center, Little Falls April 17, 2020 Helen Hamrick Patricia Hines Dalorus Hanowski Brad Hinker St. Francis Music Center is hosting a new fundraiser in the Kathy Hanowski Eberhard & Helen Hinnenkamp Donald Hansen Ron & Connie Thorsland Hinnenkamp gym of the former St. Francis High School. You’re invited Eileen Hansen Ronald & Marlene Hoch to Prom—The Way it Should Have Been on Friday, April Gerald & Susan Hanson Scott & Ellen Hochstein 17, 2020, 6:30-10 p.m. (Band starts at 7 p.m.) It’s a dance Darlene Hapka Shirlee Hoebelheinrich Rev. Robert Harren Gene & Caroline Hoelscher for adults, featuring live music by Brothers Tone and a Lee & Julie Harren Rita Hoeschen variety of fun prom activities, including a photo booth, hors Colleen A. Harris Raymond & Ida Hoff arth d’oeuvres and beverages. Beer and wine will be available Joanne Harris Ann Marie & Steven G. Hoff man James, Jody & Amanda Harrod Debbie & Louis O. Hoff mann for purchase. Kathy Harthun Drs. David & Ann Hoff mann Paul & Barb Hartkopf Hole Products, Little Falls Local comedian Jason Schommer will make a guest Mary Lou Hartl Rosie & Larry Hollenbach Patricia Hartmann Mary Ann Hollenhorst appearance as student council president, along with Vicky Hartmann Ray Hollermann several colorful characters from your high school days. Edwin Hartung Rose & Richard Holschlag Come prepared to dance and have a good time. Attire: Christianna & Michael Hartwell Deacon Dave & Jackie Holst Charles & Kathleen Haselkamp Charles Holthaus formal or informal. Tickets, $35 each or $60 for two, can Joseph & Loris Hassler Bill & Debra Honek be purchased by calling St. Francis Music Center—only Pamela Haiden & Edward Hathaway Kyra Hooker* 200 tickets will be sold. For more information, contact Trudi Darold & Charlotte Hauer David & Sybil Hopkins Paul & Pamela Havel Greg & Karen Hoppe Amundson at St. Francis Music Center, (320)632-0612. Margaret Havens John Hoppe Patricia Hawes Rev. Arthur Hoppe, Estate of Kathy Heafey Barbara Hortsch Bill & Judith Hecht Lawrence Hortsch Jerry & Linda Gohl Mary Beth Grady Margaret Griﬃ n Amanda Hegg Alice Houle William & Colette Goldammer Jim & Mary Ann Graeve Linda Grilli David Heim Mary Sue House Kathleen Goldammer-Copeland Rosalie Grams Chester Grobschmidt Florence Heim Housecall Clinic, Little Falls Goldsmith Jewelers, Little Falls Tom & Sandra Grandin Jr Adam Grochowski Mary Jane & Lee H. Beecher Heinen Janis Hovda | 15 Donald & Jeanne Goligowski Mary Graves Rose Mary Groen Jill Heinking Lucille Hovland Francis & Shikha Gomes Cassandra Gray Adella Gross Allen & Betty Heinz Jerald & Juliana Howard Gerry & Janice Gordon Patricia Gray Cletus Grossman Beatrice Heinz Gloria Hudoba Dorothy Gorecki Robyn Gray Lecia Grossman Dennis & Kathleen Heinze Lorraine Huebner Yvonne Gorman Damas & Eileen Grebinoski Margaret Grossman Leo & Beverly Heinze John Huelsman James & Kathlyn Gottwalt Kathryn & James Green Mary Ellen Grossman Janet Heirigs Shannan Hughes Steve & Rosemary Goulet Paul M. Greene Mary Jane Grow Janice Helmer Dolores Huls Art & Barb Grachek Cheryl & Jerry Griese Joseph & Anna Mae Gruenes Anna & Susan Helms Roy & Nellie Humbert Elizabeth Grady Diane Griﬃ n Marilyn Grundman Leo & Mary Jo Hemmesch Tom & Jacki Humphrey

2020 Spring Our Journey 15 Jerome & Sharon Kelly Roberta Kay Knowlton Robert & Mary Kovell June E. Kelly Knute Nelson, Alexandria Gene & Anne Kozleski Thank you Kathleen B. Kelly Dale & Gay Knutson Rev. Edwin Kraemer Thomas & Mary Kelly Daryl & Phyllis Knutson Thomas & Jeanne Kraker Dr. Kai & Myrna Hunt Lois and Elaine D. Johnson Eileen & Lee Kelm Rick & Dottie Knutson Bernard & Madonnna Kramer Eric & Leah Hunt Lori & Rod Johnson Pat Kempenich Roger & Mary Knutson Ione Kramer Roger Huyink Lynden Johnson Al & Kathy Kempf Thomas E. & Lil Knutson Loretta Krantz I...... Margaret Johnson John & Julie Kenefick Tom Knutson Doris Kranz IDS Group, Mpls. Mary S. Johnson Martin Kenning, Sr Mary Koblas Joseph & Jean Krause Allan & Bonnie Ilgen Maureen Johnson Jane Keppers Steve & Kathy Kobliska Mike & Joan Krause Gerianne V. Imdieke Paul & Mary Johnson Bob & Peggy Kerestes Barbara Koch Ryan & Stephanie Kray Mary Ellen Imdieke Randall & Carla Johnson Kenneth Kersting Jim & Mary Koczur Rita Krebes Paul & Mary Imdieke Roger & Sue Johnson Joe & Cheryll Kerzman David & Kathleen Koenig John & Sandra Krebsbach Harold Imholte Anna & Ronald Jonas Roseann Kerzman Pat Koenig Elizabeth Kremer Lorraine Imholte Raymond & Kathleen Jonas Joseph & Dorleen Kessler Joan Koep Derald & Theresa Krentz Paul & Karen Imholte Victor & Geraldine Jonas Matthew & Jill Kessler Catherine A. Koering Shirley & Donavon Krey John & Rita Imsdahl Wendy Lou Jones Donald Kester Bob & Fran Koetter Kirby & K. Susan Krischke Joseph & Teresa Ingebrand John & Barbara Jordan Kathleen & L. John Kidd Tamera Koetter Rev. Anthony Kroll Rex & Monica Ingram Phil & Marva Jorgensen Rev. Robert Kieffer Mary Kokett James & Patricia Kroll Marcee Irlbeck James Jorissen Karl Kieffer Dr. Ronald & Judy Kolb Syl & Elaine Krueger Bill & Maureen Isaacson Ellie Brenny & Walter Jost Mitch & Jessica Kilian Nancy Koles James Berg & Mary J. Kruger Helen Isaacson Antonio & Nancy Joyer Monteiro Patricia Kilian Anita Kolles Magdalen Krupa Sophia McCrocklin & William Isaacson Thomas & Shirley Jungels Tom & Rice Kilian Elaine Kolles Myrtle Krusche Rimon & Charlene Issa Charles & Mary Jungmann Joel Killoran James & Karon Kolles Rev. Glenn Krystosek Noel Iwen Corry Jurek J...... Gary & Sue Just Jean Jacobs K...... The Franciscan Sisters have given so much to all of us for a very long Daniel & Lois Jaeger Lorri & Francis Kaas time. We appreciate the prayers and graces that flow from the sisters Peter & Susan Jager Jane Kadlec to us. It is fun to give back. We love doing this and have come to know Jagielski Family Charitable Fund Russ & Ramona Kadow Sister Joan Tuberty and others who are very special in our lives. Julie Jago Sharon Kahlert — Pat and Kitty Leighton, Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Jerome Jambor Rev. Bernard Kahlhamer, Estate of Donald & Catherine James Donald & Rita Kainz Bruce & Mary Kimlinger Marlys Kolles Theresa Kubela Joan Jandt Eric & Keira Kaiser Robert & J. Cathleen King Jerry & Linda Koltes Bernard & Geraldine Kuchta Richard & Patricia Janos Jonathan & Stacy Kaiser Jack & Rachel Kinzer Mary Konrad Margaret Kuebler Donna Jansen Louise & Jerry Kaiser Scott & Amy Kirkhoff Ronald & Shirley Konsor Arthur & Margaret Kuechle Denise & Ron Janson Norb & Margaret Kaiser Drs. Jay & Leslie Kisch Timothy Koock Muriel Kuepers Laurie & Dick Janssen Cynthia M. & Craig Kalahar Sarah M. & David L. Kise Bernard & Carol Koopmeiners John & Carol Kufner Francis Januschka Deborah Kalahar Donald Kjonaas Clarence Koopmeiners Mary & Bernie Kukar Mary Januschka James & Claire Kalberer Josephine Klapperich Lorene Koopmeiners Ben & Donna Kuklock Steve Januschka* Terry & Tami Kalina Ellen Klasen Marina Koopmeiners Rich & Marion Kuklock Karen Januschka-Johns Jerome & Carol Kalinowski Robert & Rita Klassen Rose Ann Kopp Rev. Richard Kukowski Florence Jaramillo Mike & Julie Kalkman Paul & Jan Klaus Dee K. Korbel* LeRoy & Leona Kulla Richard & Leanne Jaskowiak Rose Ann Kam Charles & Linda Klein Bob & Phyllis Korkowski Richard & Vera Kulus Adam & Jan Jaskowiak James & Jo Ann Kappes Floyd Klein Clifford & Beverly Korkowski Bob & Hollie M. Kulzer Agnes & Michael Jelacie Maggie Kappes Kenneth & Elizabeth Klein Dennis & Christella Korkowski Janet Kulzer Jerry & Charlene Jelinski Doreen Kapsner Dale & Karen Kleinschmidt Jim & Staci Korkowski Jeff & Carin Kulzer Philip Jenniges Jerome & Virginia Kapsner Gerald Kleve Ken & Georgette Korkowski Karen Kulzer Anthony & Marlene Jennissen Riwaj & Kim Karki Harold & Terry Kleven Kurt Korkowski Roman & Mary Kulzer Dean & Lisa Jennissen Karen Karni Bea Kline Mike & Mary Lee Korkowski Kim Kurilla Doris Jennissen Karen Karnowski Marilyn & Bob Kline Norbert & Donna Korkowski J. Fred & Genevieve Kurras Eugene & Claudette Jennissen Joan & Gerald Karol Lorena Klinnert Patrick Korkowski Dennis Kurtz Harold & Jean Jennissen Richard & Ann Karsky Margaret Kloss Patty Korkowski Theresa & Karl Kurtz Robert & Patricia Jennissen Mary Lou Kasella Robert & Linda Kmitch Ron & Sue Korkowski Vincent Kusek Cathleen Jensen Jack & Blanche Kaspari Bruce & Lora Knafla Kenneth & Yvonne Korte Joseph & Gladys Kustritz Kim & Cecelia Jensen Marcia Kathol Robert Knettel Gene & Linda Kosel Krista & Kevin Kutzman Mike Jensen Gerald & Arlyne Kaus Knights of Columbus Councils: Patrick & Ruth Kosel Bob & Joyce Kvanbeck Virginia Jensen Kathleen Kawalek* #4718/#1728, Alexandria Robert & Elizabeth Kosel L...... Art & Joan Job Phyllis Kedrowski #3603, Foley Tom & Sharon Kosel Denise LaBrie Elaine Jochum Ed & Anne Keeley #9261, Gilman Walter Kosel Richard & Yoko LaBute Daniel & Judith Johannes Erin Keeley #961, St. Cloud Frank Kosel* Connie Lacher David & Maria Johnson Patty & Morris Keeling #11345, Kimball Janet Kost Bill & Phyllis Lacroix Dolores & Curtis Johnson Gary & Mary Keifenheim #1527, Morris Louis & Susan Kost Patricia LaFontaine Donald* & Carolyn Johnson Hazel Keller #1804, Little Falls Steven Kostelny Elizabeth LaFriniere Donald C. & Kathryn A. Johnson Joann & David Keller #2018, Anoka William Kotsmith Mary & Scott Lagaard Jane & Dave Johnson Ellen Kelly #2764, Willmar James & Marcella Kotula Pat & Connie Lahr

16 2020 Spring Our Journey Alice Lincoln Catherine Mamer Kenneth & Theresa Lindberg Mike Gallagher & Kateri Mancini Larry & Onalee Lindborg Sandra & Steven Manderfeld Velma Link Mary Mangan Roger & Sue Linz Beatrice Manka NNUA L Catherine Little Robert & Trish Manning A Little Falls Fleet Supply, Little Falls Dennis & Allice Mans Peter Lodermeier John & Ellen Mans Jim & Renee Logeais Mary Kay & Thomas Mans Sr. Audrey Loher Don & Lois Manske Joan Loher Marco Business Products, Inc., St. Cloud Bonnie & Ronald Loidolt Kathleen Mareck Janice M. & Don Lokken Andrew & Patricia Marincic Al & Gladys Lommel Richard & Patricia Marshik Joni Lommen Therese Marso Monica Lorentzen Carol Marston-Stanley Donald & Doloris Lorsung Barbara Martell BAR Jim & June Loscheider Charles H. & Peggy Martin William Love Earl & Alpha Martin Carolyn Lovelace Edward & William Martin-Chaff ee P M Sandra Lovett Barbara Martodam Saturday, April 18, 2020 4:30 - 7 . . Gene & Pat Loxtercamp Donald W. & Barbara A. Marystone St. Francis Convent, 116 8th Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN Roger & Rosella Loxtercamp Chris Leick & Guy Marzano Florence & Alois Lucken Irene Maske Adults $10 • Children (5-12 years) $5 Dan & Joyce Lucy Michelle Matchie Larry & JoAnn Luetmer Dennis & Karen Mathiason Children under 5 years - Free Raymond & Delores Lukasik Len & Kay Matthys Tickets available at the door or by calling: (320)632-2981, Monday - Saturday Stephanie Luna Leona Mattock Colleen & Dennis Lund Sharon Mauer Spaghetti with meat sauce (meat-less sauce is available upon request), chicken alfredo, white Karen Lundgren David & Sally Nault Maurer and cracked wheat bread, Caesar salad, homemade bars and beverages will be served. Rose M. Lundrigan Arnold & Diana Mayers Roseanne Lurie Ernie Mayers Proceeds Benefit Allen Lutgen Katrina Mayol St. Francis Health and Wellness Center and St. Francis Music Center, Little Falls Charles Lutz Jr Judy McArdell 116 8th Avenue SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 • (320)632-2981 • [email protected] • www.fslf.org Martin & Jeanette Lutzke Charles McCarthy M...... Patricia McCarty Rev. David Maciej Terry & Kathleen McCorvie Janelle Maciej Constance McCullough Lisa Laliberte Ron & Mary Kay Laska Jeanne LeMieur Odele Maciej Keith McDonald Ralph & Louise L'Allier Charles Latterell Larry & Maxine Leners Kathy Madden William & Virginia McDonald Kyle Lamb Gerry Latterell Lindon & Sandy Leners Elizabeth Magnuson Mary Ann & Daniel McDonell Gertrude Lambert Adeline Laudenbach Tom Lenertz Ronald & Flavia Magnuson Robert & Mary McDonnell Frieda Lampa Glen A. Lauer Bill Lentner Marilyn Maguire Irene McGeary Debbie Lampert John Lauer Dave & Monica Lentner Pat & Shirley Maher Catherine McGinnis Catherine Lampert John & Valerie Lauermann Joan Lentner Verde Ann Mahling Roger J. McGraw Dr. David & Kaaren Lamusga Wayne & Regina Lauermann Karen Lenz Suzanne Mahmoodi Rose Marie McGraw Frances Landwehr Marjorie Lausen Teresa Leonard Gerald & Marjorie Mahon Alice McGuire Jerry & Jill Landwehr Thomas & Sandi Law Bill & Carol Leopold Carolita & Joseph Mahoney James & Cynthia McGuire Annette Lange Alan & Sandy Lawrence Helen LeRoy Martin & Betsy Mahowald Mary Lu McGuire Craig Plummer & Michael Lange John Leddy Judy & David Lesar Bob & Pat Maietta Al & Mary McKeown Gary & Audrey Lange Florian & JoAnn Ledermann Gene & Phyllis Lange Gale Maxwell & Adrian Ledermann I have had a long relationship with the Franciscan Sisters. I Mary & Greg Lange Jeraldeen Flaherty Lee Mary Jane Lange Ann Leedahl appreciated everything we did together in the parish, especially in Alfred & Barbara Langer Rita LeFebvre Waite Park. I often had breakfast with the sisters and still have a Mary & Robert Langner Viola & Dennis Leff sailboat they gave me when I left the parish. Years ago, the sisters Rosann Lanners Emily Legatt were not given much in salaries. I have this in mind when I donate | 17 Michael & Maureen Lanning Alberta Lehn to them now. I have had many friends among the Franciscan Sisters Paulette & Larry Lappi David & Susan Lehn over the years. — Father Ken Thielman, Melrose, Minn. Patricia Larsen Michael & Alice Lehnen Ernie & Carol Larsen Frank & Amy Leidenfrost Ed & Janet Lewis Carolyn Maki Sharon McLeod Nels & Jennnifer Larsen Patrick & Katherine Leighton Arlene Leyden Doreen Maki Melvin & Michelle McNea Carol Larson Rev. Richard Leisen Ralph Liebsch John & Elaine Malakowsky Harry McNeely Deborah Larson Pam Leiter Steven & Barbara Lienemann Vartan & Lucy Malkasian Phyllis McNellis Leiha Larson Carl Lekan Rev. Gregory Lieser Sherman & Patricia Malkerson Tom & Roberta McNellis Linda & Steve Larson Kyle & Margit LeMieur Rev. Vincent Lieser Bonita & Tom Malterer Arnold & Doris Mead

2020 Spring Our Journey 17 Sisters serve as Foster Grandparents Sister Elise Saggau

Senior volunteers of the Central MN Foster Grandparent for the next 10 years. In fall 2006, she also began serving Program, sponsored by Catholic Charities, provide as a Foster Grandparent at Sts. Peter and Paul elementary meaningful, supportive relationships for children with school. During her 14 years of service there, the school special needs. Th e program provides an opportunity for went through several mergers and is now called All Saints volunteers age 55+ to serve as models, mentors and friends. Academy (part of the Catholic Community Schools of the Th ey provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring for St. Cloud area). children and serve as mentors for those who have been abused or neglected. Th ey choose the age of children As a Foster Grandparent, Sister Joyce sees many children they enjoy most and the times they prefer to volunteer. through the mysteries of math, assists them with reading, Th ey serve regular, consistent hours at the same site and and plays educational games with them. Th is frees the become highly valued members of the school team. Foster teacher to concentrate on other aspects of class instruction. Grandparents receive a tax-free stipend, transportation Another valuable aspect of her work is to give the children, reimbursement and many in-service opportunities. many of whom do not experience their own grandparents, an opportunity to relate to an older person in a relaxed Th ree Franciscan Sisters have been serving as Foster situation. She fi nds them generally very loving and Grandparents. When Sister Joyce Marie Piotrowski retired appreciative. In addition, Sister Joyce enjoys the chance in 2001 after almost 45 years of service as an elementary to relate socially with other teachers and professionals. She teacher in the St. Cloud Diocese, she looked around for also values in-service opportunities that enrich her own life. opportunities to keep her hand in the profession she She continues to serve three days a week, four hours a day, loved. Her fi rst opportunity was to work in a Montessori using St. Cloud’s Dial-a-Ride to get back and forth from classroom at St. Mary’s Cathedral School in St. Cloud. After home to school. two years she went into the Title I system in the public schools, assisting students with math and reading skills. Sister Maurita Niedzielski served in nursing care in her She worked in fi ve diff erent schools during this time. In early professional life and then for some time at St. Cloud spring 2006, Jean Yaeger (then director of the St. Cloud Children’s Home. Later she worked as a chaplain and in Area Foster Grandparent Program) invited her to serve pastoral care. By 2012, she was looking for a new direction. as a Foster Grandparent at the Madison School summer Since she had served the elderly for many years, she decided Kids’ Stop program. Th is became her summer “home” it would be interesting to work with infants. She discovered that through the Foster Grandparent Program she would be able to assist at the Edu-Care daycare center in Waite Park. Working three days a week with infants, toddlers and pre- school children, she found a new lease on life. She was able to hold, feed and comfort babies, while the staff took care of more urgent needs of other children. She loved her time at the center and was also much loved and highly valued. She performed duties as the staff directed and remarked, incidentally, that the care there was necessarily highly regulated for safety reasons. However, she experienced delight working with such young children and took much pleasure in observing how each one had a clearly defi ned personality. She enjoyed the trust they showed her and their desire to be held. She loved it when the toddlers called her “grandma.” She refl ected, sadly, however, that some came from homes where they experienced some kinds of deprivation through poverty or overstressed parents. Sisters Joyce and Maurita love their ministry to children. -Continued, Page 19

18 2020 Spring Our Journey When Sister Bernita Lindstrom retired to Little Falls after serving as an elementary teacher in California for 20 years, she looked for a way to continue her ministry to children. At Lincoln School on the west side of Little Falls, she was immediately off ered a volunteer position assisting the kindergarten teacher. Meanwhile, she learned about the Catholic Charities Central MN Foster Grandparent Program through Sisters Joyce and Maurita.

In 2014, she became a Foster Grandparent and committed herself to three days a week to assist fi rst grade teacher, Carol Larson, at Lincoln School. On those days, she arrives early to help set up the classroom for the 21 fi rst graders’ free breakfast. She then works with individual children as directed by the teacher, focusing on issues that are particularly challenging for them. For example, she helps them write sentences using correct punctuation and numbers to indicate the day, month and year. Each student’s work papers are eventually made into a book that the child receives at the end of the school year. Sister Bernita, an experienced primary teacher, notes with some awe that fi rst grade is more advanced than it used to be, especially in terms of technology. Each child is assigned an iPad for personal use and works on various program through this Sister Bernita recently celebrated her ﬁ fth anniversary in this medium. Th e classroom also has a smart board that takes position and received her ﬁ ve-year pin. the place of the old chalkboard. Eventually, Sister Maurita developed weakness in her shoulders and found she was no longer able to lift the As a volunteer, Sister Bernita fi nds it quite wonderful children or hold them comfortably and safely. Th us that she does not have to prepare lesson plans for each regretfully she resigned from her position in day. Directed by the classroom teacher, her educational December 2019. experience serves her well and she feels useful and appreciated.

Donald & Sheila Meaden Jerome & Sharon Meyer Michael & Amy Miller Renee Zachman & James Moldenhauer Janet & John Murch Walter & Elaine Meaden Jone Meyer Ron & Jeannie Miller Rose & Dennis Molitor Craig & Joan Murphy Karen Meagher Loren & Janel Meyer Miller Chevrolet, Rogers Adeline Molus Michael & Judy Murray Carl & Beth Medin Marian Meyer Donald Miller* Mark & Mary Ann Monroe Robert & Dorothy Mushel Dennis Meemken Marie Meyer Alice & Gary Milliren Rev. Raymond G. Monsour Richard & Mary Mussell Sue Meers Mary Ann Meyer Roger & Karen Millner Barbara Montione Karen Muth Gerald & Carole Mehr Virgil & Joyce Meyer Katie Mimbach Kenny & Roxy Moon Duane & Judith Muyres James Meier Clara Meyer, Estate of Minnetonka Natural Resources, William & Eileen Moore Bill & Joan C. Myer Jerome & Sharon Meier John & Judy Meyers Minnetonka Diane Moos N...... Ray & Pat Meier Jack & Marla Michaels Dale Miranowski Loretta Moran Ron Nagel Melgram Jewelers, Inc., Little Falls Joanne Michels Geneva Miranowski Florence Moser Vivian Nash-Kirk 19 Doris Meller Jim & Doreen Mickelson James Miranowski Thomas & Stephanie Motzko National Catholic Sisters Week, Mpls. | Barbara Melser Gordon & Carol Midas Leon & Linda Miranowski Celia M. Moulds National Exchange Club, Little Falls Joan Menke Ed & Mary Beth Mielech Sandro Pippobello & Mary Miranowski Mike & Marie Moulzolf Mariani & Malcolm Nazareth Thomas & Susan Menth Marcella Miesen Robert & Catherine Mitchell Dana Mueller Joan Nedeau Margaret Mercer Dean & Michele Miller Dorothy Mittendorf Marilyn Muellner Mary Neidermeier Dr. Joe & Barb Merickel Duane & Elsie Miller Eleanore Moberg Thomas & Paula Nohner Muellner Mark & Jeanne Nelsen Garth & Marie Meschke Helen Miller Paul Moen Louise Mulvaney* Connie J. Nelson La Vonne Metcalf James & Rosalyn Miller Marian Moening Mary E. Mulvania Joyce Nelson Rose Mettenburg Linda M. Miller Bert & Marge Mohs Joseph & Megan Munger Kevin & Julie A. Nelson Kim Lane & Linda Metzger Mark & Laurel Miller Gary & Norine A. Mohs Jeanette Munson Marie Nelson

2020 Spring Our Journey 19 Jerome Peters Jim & Jill Pundsack Cheryl & Jan Petersen Sue Pundsack LaWayne & Pam Petersen Robert Putschoegl Bill Peterson Q...... Debra & Bruce Peterson Geoff & Bernie Quist Franciscan Girls Camp Ruth Peterson Bradley & Kristin Quist Norman & Joyce Petrik R...... Barry & Judy Petro Leroy & Mary Lou Raden Mike & Barb Petschl Jon & Sarah Radermacher Mary Pettiette David Rajdl Ronald & Marge Pfannenstein Marilyn & Frank Rajkowski, III Dave* & Kathie Pfl ueger Tom & Cheryl Rambosek Donald & Rose Ann Pfl ueger Mary K. Ramler Gregory & Barbara Phillips Marie Herzog Randall Vicky & Shawn Phillips Mary Ann Randall Lee & Laverne Piccolo Mary Lou Randall JUne 2– 4, 2020 Carol Pierce Philip & Alice Randall For girls who have completed grades 6-8 Diane Pierce Keith Rasmussen Ann Sang & Jerry Pietrzak Geraldine Rasmusson Activities include prayer with the sisters, singing, Ed Pintok* Grace Rasset crafts, camp res, nature and outdoor activites. Alice Piotrowski Chuck & Darlene Rau Loretta Plafcan Thomas Rauch, Estate of Register by May 1, 2020. David & Marlyce Plante Annette Walstad & John Rausch For more information, contact Sister Ange Mayers at Sandy Plante David Rausch Patricia Plein David & Dorothy Rausch [email protected], (320)632-0680. Virginia Plettl Dr. Martin & Janie Rausch William & Pauline Plice Gordon J. Rausch Jeanette Ploof Jim & Lori Rausch Kathy Ohmann Pam's Auto, Inc., St. Cloud Sharon Nelson Margaret Plunkett Roger & Germaine Rausch Lee & Bernice Ohmann Mary Panek Joy & Rick Nesemeier Ronald & Joan Plushnick Shanti Rausch Ron & Myrna Ohmann Gerald & Kathleen Pantzke Barbara & Scott Nessa Mary Pluth Palmquist Stanley & Pat Rausch Janet Oian Norma Pantzke Betty Neu Richard Podvin Maxine Raway Bob & Carol Oldowski Wally & Marion Pantzke Joseph Huong & Hien Nguyen Lloyd & Mildred Poepping Joe & Clare Reagan Matthew & Carolyn Oleson Tom & Joyce Parisian Ronald & Sue Niedzielski Edmund Pohlmann, Estate of Jack Rearick Mildred Olmscheid Eunice Park Eileen Niehaus LeRoy & Betty Pollock Lois Reber Dianne & Richard Olsby Doreen Parkes Virgil Niehaus Rev. Kenneth Popp Scott & Rebecca Reber Kevin & Pamela Olsen Robert Parlow John Nieland Donald & Dorothy Popp Jacqueline & Ron Reese Robert T. & Emily M. Olsen Elizabeth Pasela Thomas Nieland Carol Porter Sherry Reese Sue Olson Wayne & Renee Paske Lloyd Nierenhausen Bertha Porwoll Barbara & Jerry Reif Antoinette & David Olson Lois & Marc Pastore Joyce Nikolai James & Cecilia Posch Mary Jane Reif Jadzia Olson Dennis & Beverly Paul Karen Nikolai Bernadette & Alan Poser Patricia Reilly Jo Ann Olson Carol & Leon Pauly Nick Noe Duane & Kathy Poser Cleo Reitan Kirk Olson Paula Paurus Marion Nohner Mary Poser Kim Reitan-Bullis Rhonda Olson Anne Pavlik Curtis & Donna Noll Val Posterick Sharon Reiter Darrell & Annette Noon Peter & Barbara Omann Nancy Nordeen Michael & Amanda Oney When I donate to the Franciscan Sisters, I get the most bang for my Gerald & Cathy Nordick Claude & Susan Opatz buck. I know that the money I donate goes for the work they do and Nancy & David Nordmeyer Carole Ostendorf Bill & Elaine Northern Richard & Sandy Ostendorf for the needs of the sisters. I like knowing the gift is used well and Larry & Renee Norwood Scott & Melissa Ostendorf carefully. — Paul Holthaus, Tampa, Fla. Thomas & Lynette Ostendorf David & Susan Noto Joanne H. Potter Rita Reker Evelyn Otremba Joanne Pearson Thomas & Dorothy M. Noud Jay & Katherine Powell Helen Reller Robert & Rosie Otsuji Jack & Betty Peck Larry & Mary Kay Novakoske Vernon & Burnette Poxleitner Rev. James Remmerswaal, OSC Richard & Jean Otte Theresa & Toney Peine Ronald & Geri Novotny Ann Praus Mary Ann Renner John & Kathleen Ottenstroer Gregory J. & Ellen J. Pelletier Rita & Mark Nupen Rose Preimesberger Carol Rensberger Sherman & Gisela Otto David & Linda Pelzer Richard & Diana Nustad William Presnal Sandra Repke Otto C. Winzen Charitable Trust Mary Ann Penick Bruce Mancini & Betty Nystrom Dennis & Kathi Primus Donna Replogle Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Vickie & James R. Penick O...... Rita Primus Dan & Gloria Reynolds McAllen, TX Sara Pennebecker Helen O'Brien Marlene Prokott Arlene Rhode Theresa Overbeck Ian Peoples Tomas & Laurie Ochoa Les & Mary Lou Proper Rosalyn Rhoten Helen Owen Dean Perala Jeff Odendahl Philip & Susan Prosapio Lawrence & Elaine Ricard P...... Maria Perales-MacWithey Suzanne O'Donnell Patrick Prosen Patricia Ricci Timothy & Barbara Padden James & Linda Perske Joyce O'Driscoll Colleen & Ernie Provasek James & Gwendolyn Rice Lyn & Greg T. Paddock Gertrude Perwerton Timothy O'Driscoll Marge Pryately Rich Prairie Chiropractic Center, Pierz Robert & Sally Palecek Kate Peterka Alice Oehrlein Jeanne Ptaschinski Patrick & Beverly Riley Ruth A. & Lloyd Pallansch Lucy Petermeier Melvin & Susan Oelrich Gary & Ann Pull Steven & Judith Ringeisen Peter & Colleen Palony Tom Petermeier Michael & Barbara Oemcke Mary D. Pull Andrina D. Ringquist

20 2020 Spring Our Journey Alan & Leona Ringwelski Duane R. & Nancy L. Sanocki Dennis E. & Marsha Schneider Jackie & Dennis Severson Carol Simdorn Karen Ringwelski Edward & Judy Sanoski Don LeBrun & Jan Schneider Sandra & David Sewall Paul & Julie Simonett Dick & Diane Ristow Paul & Lisa Sanoski Frank & Ann Schneider Lorraine Shafer Sisters of St. Joseph, TOSF, Bill & Linda Ritchie Cordelia Sanvik Gerald & Marion Schneider Dolores Shaffer Brecksville, OH Elia Rivera David & Molly Sartin James & Carol Schneider Thomas & Mary Jo Shamp Mary Sitzman Robert & Monika Rivers Oren & Kathie Sater Jerome & Janeth Schneider Patricia & Larry Sharon Jack Skjegstad Margaret Rivers Fund Richard & Bernadine Sauer Deanna Robertson Rose Sauer I attended St. Francis High School in the 50s as a day student. The James & Catherine Robin Terese Saunders sisters influenced me in my education then and it continues on, Rosemary Rockwell Al & Karen Sawczuk now through Bible studies in our parish. It was a big deal to be able George Rodak Barbara Sawyer to ride the bus to the Catholic school in those days. My dad worked Toby Rodseth John & Margie Sayer Gerald Roe M. Scott & Ellen Sayer it out. What a gift. I’m very grateful to the Franciscan Sisters for my Leroy & Audrey Roering Gary & Shirley Scapanski high school days. — Alice Houle, Wadena, Minn. Jim Roers Linda J. Scepurek Kent & Susan Roers Rick & Sandy Schackmann John & Renae Schneider David Kosel & Shannon L. Shaughnessy Leon & Janet Skroch Robert & Pat Roettger LaVerne Schaefer John & Vicki Schneider Rev. Leo Shea James & Shirley Skroski Jacqueline Rogan Mary Schaffer Kyle & Lori E. Schneider Marlene & Clem Shears Cynthia Skuza Jeff & Diann Rolin Lynn & Bob Scharenbroich Paul & Jackie Schneider Kristopher & Michelle Shefveland Alphonse & Shirley Skwira Patricia & Raymond Roloff Mark & Susan Scharenbroich Sal & Darlene Schneider Jennifer & Ron Sheppard Amy Skwira Wayne & Deborah Romann Patricia Scheeler Dolores Schnettler Frank & Laura Sherman Dennis & Sharon Skwira Julie & Raymond Romeo Dr. Raymond W. Scheets Milton Schoen David & Lucy Shinabarger Ernest & Bernice Skwira Sandra Rooks Gregg & Susan Scheid Amy T. Scholl Ron & Mary Jean Shoemaker Marvin Skwira Paul & Christina Rooney Florence & Tom Scheierl Cindy & Daniel Scholl Barbara Sidders Mike & Karen Skwira Gary & Geraldine Rose Ann Schellinger Dennis & Geri Ann Scholl Joan Siegenthaler Ted & Cheryl Skwira Ruth Rose Karen Schellinger Isabelle Schreder Alice Siegle Richard & Mary Ellen Slattery Joan Rosenberger Betty Schenk David & Anne Schreifels Michael Kieffer & Heidi Siemon Mike & Theresa Slifka Dcn. Ken & Michele Rosha Lawrence Scherer Karen Schreifels Joseph Roskop Kurt & Pam Scherping Vernon Schroeder Rev. Steve Rosonke Katherine Scheuer* William & Valerie Schroeder Patricia Ross Kenny & Pam Schik Frank & Vicki Schrupp Rosalia Ross Bertha Schiller Gretchen & David Schrupp Delroy & Donna Rothstein Leah Schilling Leon & Mary Ann Schueller Joseph & Melanie Rothstein Pam Schilling Ellen Schuller Financial Judith & Roland Rubertus Richard & Patricia Schilling Alan & Aggie Schulte Kathleen & Richard Rudd Janet Schiltgen Ray & Dianna Schulte Ava Rudnicki Jim Schindele Richard & LaVerne Schultz Jim & Linda Rudolph Mark & Brenda Schirmers Richard & Monica Schulzetenberg Genevieve Rudolph Steve Schirmers Tony Schulzetenberg Report Thomas & Catherine Rudolph Carole Schlangen Elmer Schumer Tom & Dorothy Rudolph Lila Schlegel Jeffrey & Laurie Schuneman Fiscal Year Oct. 2018–Sept. 2019 Jim & Mae Rugg David Schleper Patricia Schuneman Richard B. Ruhoff Gerald Schlichting Kim Schuneman-Werner Source of Funds Andy & Joyce Rush Marian Schlichting John & Sophie Schutz Paul & Deborah Ruszat Gregory A. & Susan Schlosser Thomas & Mary Schutz Kerry Ruyak Eugene & Cathy Schlumpberger Geraldine Schwab Donations/Grants . . . $697,463 .92 Debbie Ruzynski Cecilia Schlumpberger Gerard & Kathleen Schwieters Eric Ryan John & Jennie Schlumpberger Janice Schwieters Memorials...... $41,972 .00 Joseph & Katie Rydeen Bernie Schmidt Kurt & Mary Schwieters Gift Planning. . . . . $172,645 .54 Carl & Elizabeth Mahoney Rydeen John A. & Margaret Schmidt Roger & Nancy Schwieters S...... Philip & Mary Margaret Schmidt Tom & Liz Schwieters Sales/Special Events. . $144,700 .92 Paul Sacia Phyllis Schmidt Barbara Schwister Bob Sacquitne Robert & Margaret Schmiesing John & Lil Schwitalla Total ...... $1,056,782 .38 Jason & Jennifer Sadlovsky Mary Schmit Patricia Seanger Diane & Michael Sakach Elmer & Jane Schmitt Albert & Joan Seckinger Duane & Terry Sakry James Schmitt Harvey & Anne Segal Erika Salazar Marvin & Ilene Schmitt William & Patricia Seiler Designation of Funds | 21 Veronica Salazar Mary Lou Schmitt Patricia Seitz Sam & Jane Salzl Julie & Arlie Schmitz Don & Joyce Selg Franciscan Ministries. . $914,624 .82 William & Rita Samsa Ronald & Dianne Schmitz Helen & Robert Selisker Mel & Jeanette San Nicolas Peters Helen Schmolke Michael Selisker Franciscan Missions. . . $50,945 .56 Ann Marie Sand Patricia Schmolke Joseph & Rose Selvaggio Retirement Needs. . . . $91,212 .00 Joy Sand Roberta Schmolke LuVerne Seman Michael & Barbara Sande Daniel & Joan Pauly Schneider Senior Adult Ministry, Sauk Centre Dorothy & Herman Sanders Daniel Schneider Marilyn Senn Total ...... $1,056,782 .38 Crissy Sandoval Adrian & Mary A. Schneider Elizabeth Sether Presiliano & Joanne Sandoval Dale & Diane Schneider Patricia Setter

2020 Spring Our Journey 21 Lucy Tanner Ruth Triplett Ellen M. & Steve Wallgren Thomas & Diana Tapelt Joanne Tromiczak-Neid Allen & Elaine Walter Thank you Roger & Margaret Tarnowski William Tronsen Nancy Walther Mary Weyrens Tasto Michael & JoAnna Vernetti Troppy Lee Walz Kevin & Roberta Sliwinski David & Melody Steffes Anna Taylor James & Elizabeth Trout Jeanette Wander Joan Smevoll Roger W. Stegura Benjamin D. Taylor Joseph & Beulah Trunk John Healy Ward Veronica Smieja Jerry Steidl Linda Taylor David & Naomi Trutwin Margaret C. Ward Barbara D. Smith Delrose Stein Dick & Pat Tedford Richard & Delphine Trutwin Lillian & Clarence Warner Clarice Smith Mary C. Stein Rebecca M. Telfair Karen Tschida Mildred Warnert Lloyd & Cheryl Smith Ralph & Mary Stein Carol Tembreull Dan Tschumperlin Alvin & Kay Warzecha Rande & Brenda Smith Cathy Steinke Harlan Tenhoff Judy Tschumperlin Patricia Warzecha Fred Smoger* Mary Steinke Larry & Beth Terfehr Bob & Gerlinde Tschurwald Phyllis Warzecha Gretchen & Greg Smoley Marcia Stellmach Gregory A. & Cathy Tetrault Alyce Turgeon Carol Waschbusch Jeanette Smoley Nancy Stepan Alphonse & Irene Theis Dr. William & Sara Turk David & Ivetta Watercott Patrick & Iris Smoley Robert Stephenson Bonita Theis Irene Twist Delores Watercott Carol Snyder Chuck & Marilyn Sterling David & Shirley Theis Stanley & Janice Tyrrell Dwight Watercott Dale & Melanie Sobania Nicholas Stevens Francis & Helen Theis U...... Merle & Maria Waytashek David & Valerie Sobania Eugene & Marion Stoll Joann Theis Mary Uhlhorn Herb Webb Darrel Sobaski Virginia Stolte Jean Theisen Frances & Stuart Ulfers Al Weber Katherine Sobieck Cecilia Stoltman Jerry & Joan Theisen Fred & Lynn Underhill Richard & Sandi Weber Rosemarie Sochacki Elmer & Jaletta Stommes Linda Theisen Rev. Patrick Universal Roger & Mary Weber Frank & Janet Soenneker John & Janet Stone Sharon Then Charles & Debra Uphoff Ron & Mary Weber Alice Soenneker Richard & Judith Stone Michelle Then-Day U.S. Bank Foundation, Mpls. Allen Webskowski Arnie Soenneker Mary Storey* Irene Thiel Gregory Uselman Betty Weidendorf Henry Soenneker Brigid Fitzgerald & Tom Stoy Joyce H. Thielen V...... Grace Weidner Connie C. Solseth Doretta Stoy Norman & Lila Thielen Kit C. & Patricia Vail Tom Weidner Victor & Linda Sorlie Anne Strand Roger & Joan Thielen Gretchen & Carl Valdez Weidner's Plumbing & Heating Co., Dean & Merrisue Soutor Maxine G. Strege Rev. Kenneth Thielman Rosyne Valley St. Cloud Brenda Kaye Sowada Khris Krier Strehlow Eileen Thom Br. Ken Valois, SVD Stanley & Deborah Weinberger Gen Sowada Cleo Streitz Patricia Thome Dave & Karen Van Heel Carol Weis Patricia Sowada Gary Stuart Mary Jane Thompson Thomas & Joan Van Sloun Rosemary Weiser Ramona Sowada Arnold Stueve Annette Thorson Karen A. Van Slyke Marvin R. & Trudi Weiss F. L. Spanier Barbara Stumpf Brian & Deborah Thuringer Earl & Margaret VanBerkom Brian & Carol Weix Maureen A. Spanier David & Peggy Stumpf Mark & Elaine Thyen Connie VanBlaricom Edward & Sheren Welch Ron & Sharon Spanier Herbert & Elvira Stumpf Dr. Stephen & Mae Tinguely Virginia Vander Eyk Audrey Welinski John & Diane Spaniol Jean Stumpf George & Josephine Vania Gregory Welinski Julia Brown & Jorge Vazquez Cori J. Welle We like to donate to the Franciscan Sisters. When we are in Little Dorothy Veillette John & Joann Welle Falls, we feel their love. We like their care of the sick, the poor, the Mary & Rich Veit Judy Rose & Judi Welle protection of the unborn and their values. It is fun to come to Donor Dr. John & Corinne Vener Allan Welle* Day to talk and be with the sisters. We knew many of them at St. Robert Verkuilen Barbara Weller Andrew’s in Elk River. — Tom and Diana Christian, Elk River, Minn. Bernard & Marlene Vetsch Michael & Mary Anne Welsh John & Theresa Victory Elizabeth Brannan & Kenneth Wendinger Spectrum Marketing Services, Little Falls John & Suzanne Suedbeck Jackie A. Titus Gary & Sherry Villiard Janice Weniger Arlene Spiczka John & Rosemary Suing Donald & Joann Tobin Rev. Laurn Virnig William & Regina Weniger Richard & Pat Spiczka Julie & Bob Sullivan Arthur Tobkin Judith M. & Roger Virnig Robert & Dione Wenner Mary & John Spinks Lee Sundberg Harvey & Elizabeth Toenies Teresa Voge Susan Wentland Greg & Vicki Spofford Richard & Mary Sundberg Rita Britz Toenies James & Alice A. Vogel Sister Mary Wentland Family Roland & Barb Spychalla Joan Sundermann Duane & Cathy Tollefson Donna Voght Rev. Timothy Wenzel Dawn Squillace Beth Super Joseph & Deb Tombers Frank & Mary Voigt Bob & Phyllis Werk St. Cloud Hospital/CentraCare, St. Cloud Iris Surma Patrick & Dee Tomczik Joseph & Renate Voigt Robert Wessel St. Cloud Catholic Foundation William & Ann Surma Mary Alice Tomporowski Sandy Voigt Carol Rinkenberger Westhoff St. Cloud Fraternity of Secular Inge Svoboda Jerry & Ione Torborg Thomas & Anne Vollrath Ron Westmiller Franciscans Ludvik Z. & Katheryn Svoboda Jack & Doris Torborg Diane & David Vos John & Carol Weyandt St. Mary's Mission Society, Melrose Rosanna & Mark Svobodny Tim & Lori Torborg Joseph & Susan Voss Ruth Weyandt St. Monica's Christian Women of Sartell Bill & Judy Swanson Sheila Torney-Rockne Henry Vuong Joan Weyer Cheryl & Charles Stanek Marcia Swanson Arturo Torres W...... Hugo & Rita Weyrens Dorothy Stanek Charlene Swedziak Virginia Tostenson Tom & Jane Wageman Molly Weyrens John & Delores Stang Alan & Philothea Sweet Rosanna M. Toth Jean & Paul Wagener Robert & Penny White Rick & Margaret Stang Beverly Sykora Eric & Elizabeth Toth Raymond & Doris Wagner, Estate of Isabelle Wickler Wally & Mary Stang James & Beverly Sylvestre Ronald Trafas Francis & Char Wald Gary & Patricia Wicks Judy Stangler T...... Donna Traut Margaret Wald Leon & Diane Wieber Elizabeth Stanis Doris Taber Lawrence Traut George & Rita Amberg Waldref Ben & Sarah Wiechman Jerry & Joy Stanton Charles Taffe Lorrayne Traut Wayne Waletich James & Linda Wiechman Irene Stawarski Helen E. Taffe Stephen & Harriet Treacy Martina & Bob Wallace Mark & Beverly Wiechman Stearns Electric Association Tim & Karen Talberg Mary Tremblay Prince & Sandra Wallace Stephen & Cheryl Wiechman Trust, Melrose Ed & Diane Tamm Mary Lou & Jesse Trevino Colleen Waller Marc & Audrey Wiechmann

22 2020 Spring Our Journey Power to choose my next moves Katherine Giorgio, FCV11

On January 20, the community at Welcoming House attended a program at St. Cloud State University to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Th e keynote speaker was Valerie Jarrett, former President Obama’s senior advisor. Needless to say, she provided the audience with plenty of good food for thought.

One of Ms. Jarrett’s main points was “share your story.” Hers includes interviewing 27-year-old Michelle Obama, which is where her relationship with the couple began. She was struck by Mrs. Obama’s vulnerability in sharing her personal story rather than simply pointing out her credentials for the job. It made me wonder how I might share my story. It is hard for me to look past the love and, frankly, privilege I have had in my life. What part of my story is a product of my environment? What part comes from me? In the coming weeks, I will certainly spend time thinking about the accomplishments I am truly proud of and the mistakes that have redirected my path for the better. Ms. Jarrett’s message is a good reminder that I am my greatest asset, and showing my personality and values is okay as I visit graduate schools that I hope to attend in the fall.

Refl ecting on my past, I ask myself, “What do I want my story to be going forward?” Ms. Jarrett told of the time in her life when she left a comfortable job to follow her passion. Right now, I clearly sense that I have the power to choose the next big moves in my story, particularly with my education and relationships. I know this freedom to choose is a huge gift that doesn’t come easily for everyone at each stage of life. With so much that needs to be done in the world, it can be overwhelming. Where do I start?

Pat (FCV director) and I recently watched Romero, a movie about a bishop, now a canonized saint, who was dedicated to protecting the lives of the poor and martyred in El Salvador in 1980. It was quite an emotional experience for me. Oscar Romero faced many choices and responsibilities. I want to choose love and truth with courage the same way that he did. Th at will most likely come in the small events and relationships in my life rather than something as dramatic as the politics in El Salvador in the 70s and 80s. But I must remind myself that the small acts of love are just as important as the big ones when it comes to making a diff erence. | 23 I’m more than halfway through the FCV program, and I’ve started to notice the little ways that “Franciscanism” has sunk in on a deeper level. Living in community and working at my service Th e Franciscan Welcoming House community: Sister Karen Niedzielski, site continue to both challenge me to grow and Katherine Giorgio, Pat Flicker, Sister Jan Kilian, Sister Michelle L’Allier and keep me grounded. Anna Taylor

2020 Spring Our Journey 23 Tom & Joanne Wiechmann Dr. Matthew & Barbara Yelle Christopher Wieland Joan & Paul Yenter Leona Wieland Ann Yoerg Dolores L. & Stan Wielinski Gregory & Lisa Yoerg Jim & Carol Wielinski Ken Yoerg Shirley Wielinski Robert & Bridget Yorek Gerald & Pam Wiener Carolyn D. Yotter Leo & Antoinette Wiener Angela Young Rev. Stanley Wieser Molly Young Bonnie Wiesmueller Russell & Martha Young Edward & Mary Wilberg Tom & Shirley Young Cathie Williams Z...... Gilbert Williams Leon & Judith Zachman Jeff & Jeanne Williams Linda Zachman Mary J. Williams Ron & Barb Zachman Mary Lou Williams Verena Zachman Philip & Lois Williams Ronald & Marjorie Zakrzewski Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids Judi & Bill Zangs William Wimmer Martin & Carole Zangs William J. & Kathleen Wimmer Robert Arndorfer & Mary Zeiher A. C. Winter Victor & Verna Zeiher Rita M. Winters William & Lois Zemke Mexico mission off ers fi rst Boys Camp Loretta Wippler Bobbi N. Zenner Robert & Ramona Wippler Art & Marilyn Zenzen Last fall, Sisters Ange Mayers, Mary Dumonceaux and Donald & Mary Woida Susan A. Zenzen Janice Wiechman, who lead our Mexico mission, held Dick Wojciechowski David & Virginia Zeta Michael & Nancy Wojciechowski Rose Marie Zetah the fi rst Boys Camp in San Rafael Parish. The camp is Tom & Bonnie Wold Barbara & Jerry Ziliak designed for adolescent boys who have limited contact Joanne Wolf Marcy Zilkoski with the Catholic community. John Wollack Rev. Nicholas Zimmer Jennifer Wonsever Richard & Linda Zimmer A primary goal for the mission in San Rafael is the Woodbury Construction, Costa Mesa, CA Henry Zimmer* development of lay leaders . Adults who were willing to Kathy Woodruff John Zimmerman work with youth were trained to off er presentations on Wendy Worner Les & Beth Zimmerman recycling, care of Mother Earth, appreciation of creation Roman Wortmann Ralph Zimmermann through the stars, introduction to the Bible, and basic David & Lynda Wosmek Daniel & LaVonne Zinda participation in Mass and prayer . Geralyn Wotzka Richard & Carol Zirbes Sobiech Terry & Rita Wotzka Donna Zniewski Bruce & Kathryn Wright LaDonna Zobava Sister Ange is pictured above with the participants as Thomas & Judy Wyne Jerry & Jean Zondlo they learned about recycling . Bill Wynn Muriel Zumbusch Y...... Marlene & Lawrence Zwak Lorelie Yager Jeri Yaggie Mike & Yvonne E. Yapuncich Restaurants supporting the Taste of St. Cloud In-Kind Gift s Anejos Sumin Chen Ben Schwinghammer Cold Spring Bakery Coborn’s Marketplace, Little Falls Cynthia Scipioni Culver’s Domino’s Pizza, Little Falls Carole Specker El Loro’s Dick DuHamel Vicki Spo ord House of Pizza Sully Gwost Alison Swoboda Kay’s Midtown Café Hardware Hank, Little Falls Sysco Minnesota, St. Cloud Lily’s Wings, Burgers & Things Katie Haney Thielen Meats, Little Falls, John & Good Earth Food Coop Daniel Hynes Linda Thielen Mixin It Up Bob & Ginger Johnson Tractor Supply Co., Little Falls Noodles & Company Russ Kadow Donna & Fritz Van Doren Paci c Wok Norb & Donna Korkowski Claudia Vasco Reality Roasters Short Stop Custom Catering TASTE Adam Mueller Barb Watercott of Reality Roasters, Little Falls, Mark Norgren R.K. Wilson Sterling Catering Marilyn Rubald Family Texas Roadhouse Fountain of Juice Third Street Brewhouse st. cloud

24 2020 Spring Our Journey Volunteers

Ellen Akotchik Penny Flansburg Doreen Kapsner Gillian Napiochowski Leonard Sharon Diane Allord Debbra Flicker Mary Kapsner Jean Nelson June Shutter Deb Anderson Phil & Mary Ann Force Karen Karnowski Ed Neuman Moe Spanier Cheryl Aswegan Conrad & Mary Rae Freeberg Michelle Keller, Tony & John Lucas Nooter Greg & Vicki Spo ord Judy Athmann Hank & Bobbi French Tony & Pat Kile Carlos Ochoa Valerie Spychalla Mary Ann Backowski Janie Frie David Klos Tomas Ochoa Cheryl Stanek Dorothy & Ray Banick Marcy Gallus Sharon Kloss Je Odendahl Mariella Stavish Irene & Dave Becker Deb Galvez Lora Kna a Dorothy Oldakowski Kevin Stueven Faye Boser Shelia & Scott Gardner Dawn & Lance Knopik & Kelly Olson Alison Swoboda Sally & Rich Brenny Lloyd & Jackie Geisenhof Family Tim Olson Lynn Sykes Larry & Bea Britz Bev Gerads Dee Knopik Michelle Olson, Mikaela & Diane & Ed Tamm Mary Lou Britz Maureen Gertken Aimee Kruchten Makenna Lucy Tanner Donna Brooks Cheryl Gienger Donna & Ben Kuklock Betty Pasela Anna Taylor Marilyn Brown Marilyn Girtz Leroy & Kathy Laforce Nancy Paulson Pat Tedford Chris Calderone Judy Girtz Kyle Lamb Eileen Pella Andrea Tharp Elise Carey Marcia Go Kathy Langer Jerry & Elaine Peterson Alexis Thomas Tim & Ruth Ann Chaney Anita Goth Sven & Judi Larson Kathy P ueger Tim & Mary Thomas Rob & Ruth Clemons-Virnig, Robyn Gray John Lauer Alice Piotrowski Bob Thome Guy, Alice & Laurel Dave & Sheila Gregoire, Colt Al & Sandy Lawrence Don & Dorothy Popp Rita Toenies Dodee Colombe Renie Gummert Jeanne LeMieur Sev & Mary Poser Cheryl Triplet Patty Commerford John & Rita Hacker Mary Lepinski Nathan & Jenny Wonsever Lacy Triplett Alice Coudron Patti Hammerbeck Julene Ley Powers John-Caleb Vacheresse Alexia Cripps Cheri Hample, Willow, Makya, Caroline Linz Mary Pull Bob Verkuilen Garry & Joann Dahl Gavan Roger & Sue Linz Allen & Gretchen Riedeman, Judy & Roger Virnig Lucy Dale Mary Han er Betty Loidolt Claire & Ella Jim & Alice Vogel Rick & Geri Dietz Julie Hanowski Marilyn Mahling Kiera Reynolds Therese & Jim Waddell Phyllis Dobis Amanda Harrod Kateri Mancini Judith Rose Donna Waldvogel Russell Doke Janet Hauge Joyce Marotte Tom & Cathy Rudolph Gen Waller Joel & Mary Donnell Rosalia Heath Cynthia Marriott Elizabeth Rydeen Barb Watercott Lolly Doucette Judith & Bill Hecht Ann Marsolek Terry & Duane Sakry Judi Welle Peggy Dragseth Beatrice Heinz Peggy Martin Ayla Sandelin Robert Wenner Nettie Emblom Allen & Betty Heinz Caroline Maurer Terri Sanoski Joy Wenzel Kathy Etzel Tom & Mary Hendricks Nancy McCoy Lajoy Scepurek Trevor Wichner Julie & Mel Euteneuer Gary & Jo Hennen Joyce Mester Rachael Schilling Carol & Jim Wielinski Jan & Je Everson Shelia Henry Violet Meyer Cindy Schmidtbauer Marlene Williams Lana Faber Helen Isaacson Elsie Miller Joyce Schmidtz Jane Yorek Jerry & Annette Fedor Carol Isder Julie Modryinski Dianna & Ray Schulte Terry Zenner Patricia & Roger Fernelius Charlene & Jerry Jelinski Sheri Moran Kim Schuneman-Werner Deb Fischer Margaret Johnson Jodi Muellner Virginia Schwinghammer Rosanne Fischer Kay Kahler, Scott, Anna Dorothy & Bob Mushel Larry & Pat Sharon

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St. Francis Preparatory & Concert Orchestras St. Francis Community Chorale - Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. - - Friday, May 8, 7 p.m. -

Both concerts will take place in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. The concerts are free and open to the public. Everyone welcome!

2020 Spring Our Journey 25 In loving memory

Sister Loretta Beyer, 82 — Loretta Pauline was born on November 27, 1936, in Brushvale, Minn. She was the second of 12 children of Alphonse and Mary Gertrude (Miranowski) Beyer. She attended grade school in Campbell and graduated from St. Francis High School in Little Falls. Her aunt, Sister Mary David Miranowski, was a member of the Franciscan Sisters. Loretta was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on July 31, 1955, and given the name Sister Mary Loyola. She made her fi rst profession of vows on August 12, 1957, and fi nal vows on August 12, 1960. Sister Loretta ministered as a houseparent at St. Cloud Children’s Home, in food service at the convent, and was a nurse aide at Community Mercy Hospital and Bethany Home in Onamia. November 27, 1936 – In 1972 Sister Loretta, along with Sisters Louise McKigney and Beverly Weidner, heard September 30, 2019 the Franciscan call to step out of the “safe zone” and work among the poor. Saint Francis’s intolerance of the status quo was an inspiration and guide as they challenged the racism in Holmes County, Miss. Th ey joined a black-led community organizing eff ort to protest discrimination in hiring and police brutality. In 1982, she and Sister Louise spent 30 days in jail and received a taste of “justice” usually reserved for black prisoners. She not only heard the words of Saint Francis, she lived them. She ministered as an organizer and advocate representing claimants for disabilities and other programs. Another of Sister Loretta’s many contributions to the people of Mississippi was her work to convert weedy vacant lots into gardens. With the help of children, elderly neighbors, farmers, local oﬃ cials and other community members, they supplied vegetables to needy families. In addition, Sister Loretta played a signifi cant role in the care of the children entrusted to the sisters.

Sister Marie A. eis, 101 — She was born on a farm in Eden Valley, Minn., on February 17, 1918, the oldest of eight children of Frank and Mary (Stein) Th eis. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on August 12, 1939, and given the name Sister Mary Susanne. She made fi rst profession of vows August 12, 1941, and fi nal vows on August 12, 1944. Sister Marie attended grade school in Eden Valley and St. Francis High School in Little Falls. She studied at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, and at St. Cloud State University. She also studied at St. John’s University in Collegeville and the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph. She served in the domestic area at the St. Cloud Children’s Home, the residences of February 17, 1918 - Bishops Busch and Bartholome and at the Dwelling Place, a retreat center in Sauk Rapids. October 9, 2019 Her desire had always been to teach, and she fulfi lled that desire when she taught at Catholic schools in Waite Park, Elk River and Holy Spirit in St. Cloud. Following her years of teaching, she cared for the sick and elderly in their homes. Sister Marie lived for a number of years at Mary’s House in St. Cloud, where she enjoyed the backyard and all kinds of God’s creatures. She loved to garden and especially loved tending fl owers. She played the piano and collected many recipes, as she was an excellent cook. In addition, Sister Marie was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins. In the 1970s, Sister Marie started writing her family history. She wanted to preserve this history because both sides of her family had the genes for an inherited disease, cystic fi brosis.

26 2020 Spring Our Journey Sister Paula Pohlmann, 91 — Rita Agnes Pohlmann was born March 2, 1928, in Melrose, Minn., the fourth of six children of Joseph and Mary (Soenneker) Pohlmann. She attended rural elementary schools and then St. Francis High School, graduating in 1946. In 1948 she followed her three aunts, Sisters Valeria Soenneker, Agnes Soenneker and Elizabeth Soenneker to the Little Falls Franciscan Community. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on August 12, 1948, and was given the name Sister Mary Paula. She made her fi rst profession of vows on August 12, 1950, and fi nal vows on August 12, 1953. Sister Paula became a registered nurse following studies at St. Francis School of Nursing, Breckenridge, Minn. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and a master’s degree in hospital administration from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. March 2, 1928 – She ministered as a staff nurse, instructor, nursing service director, personnel director and December 26, 2019 administrator in Breckenridge and Little Falls, and Dodgeville, Wis. She served on the board of the Minnesota Catholic Health Association and as director of Health Services for the Franciscan Sisters. In 1976, she was elected community minister, serving in that capacity for eight years. Many changes took place during those years, and Sister Paula moved through those changes with acceptance and balance and assisted the Community to do the same. At the completion of her term, she moved to Berkeley, Calif., and studied massage. She was a massage therapist and Trager practitioner in Berkeley for 22 years. She then spent several years at Clare’s Well in Annandale, continuing her massage ministry. She moved to Little Falls in 2018, where she pursued an active retirement. Sister Paula was a woman of integrity and discernment who had great love and deep respect for each person with whom she connected, and preferred one-to- one contacts. She loved to dance and celebrate whenever she had the opportunity. Of her call to the Franciscans of Little Falls she said, “To be part of a group of women committed to making a diff erence in the world, even though the ‘how to’ was not always clear, has been a tremendously stretching experience. I have been inspired by the goodness around me, by the modeling of compassionate souls, by the generous examples of women who endured great diﬃ culties with resilience and faith. I am grateful and humbled to have been called into the company of this Sister Paula with Sisters Carol Schmit and community.” She herself truly exemplifi ed this belief. Jan Kilian at Clare’s Well, 2013

We remember these Franciscan Associates

Associate Jennifer “Jo” Geo rey, 62, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2019. Jennifer wrote in 2013 of her experience of being a Franciscan Associate for 10 years, “I have a deeper connection now to Jesus and to all the sisters and associates who are truly faith fi lled. Being an associate reminds me that we are all God’s children and that we are called to live as such every day.”

Associate Dolores de Epinoza at the age of 85, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. She was from Durán, Ecuador. Dolores worked with Sisters Bertha Gerads and Ramona Johnson with the neediest people in the neighborhoods. She was | 27 an associate for 21 years.

Associate Janet Rogalla, 88, passed away on February 9, 2020. Janet was part of the Franciscan family for a long time: 22 years as a sister and 33 years as an associate. After high school graduation, Janet joined the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, where she began her dream of being a teacher. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Janet eventually followed a calling outside the order but remained committed to living out the Franciscan charism and values. She was as beautiful on the outside as she was on the inside.

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SAVE THE DATE MAY 4, 2020 TASTE 4:30-7:30 P.M. of River’s Edge Convention Center st. cloud 10 4th Avenue S., St. Cloud