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In Touch Spring 2016 Sisters of St. Basil the Great Spring 2016 Volume 26, Issue II In Touch Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla Opens Holy Door of Mercy at the Shrine Inside this issue: Door of Mercy Open at 1 the Shrine A Message from Sister 2 Ruth Corporate Reflection 3 Days - A Time to Discuss and Share Basilian Sisters 3 Commission Meet Sisters to Celebrate 82nd 4 Annual Pilgrimage Sisters of St. Basil Invite 5 Volunteers to Pilgrimage Obituaries 6-7 Part of my Journey… 8-9 Sr. Josifa Visits Mount St. 10 Macrina Mount Macrina Manor 11 Renovations On Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m., Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla opened the Holy Door of Mercy at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the House of Prayer at Mount St. Macrina. Many Sisters and guests were present. A reception followed in the dining room. The Year of Mercy ends on November 20, 2016. Day pilgrimages to the Shrine may be arranged throughout the year, by contacting the House of Prayer at 724.438.7149. Volume 26, Issue II Page 2 A Message from Sister Ruth GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! Dear Friends, As we look around us every day, we see the miracle of new life everywhere. There are blossoms where, only a short time ago, there were twigs. There are fresh green leaves against a lovely blue sky where, only a short time ago, there were seemingly lifeless branches against a gray horizon. Each time we look closely at the little surprises of joy around us, we celebrate Easter and Resurrection. Each time we share these joys with others, we are like the angels at the empty tomb announcing the Resurrection of Jesus. No wonder our Church provides us with 40 days to contemplate and breathe in this tremendous outpouring of love – just a taste of what we can expect in eternity!!! As we venture outdoors here at the Mount, we also turn our attention to the many areas that need repair and improvement. This year we are looking to repairing the roof at Trinity Center since every windy day brings another shower of falling shingles. Likewise, we are looking to replace our old faithful light lunch stand. This structure has been the center of our food service for decades – and old age is really showing with sagging beams and worn out counters. (Sounds like us as we age!!!) As always, we appreciate any assistance you can give us to complete these projects. Throughout the years your support and kindness has touched us deeply enabling Mount St. Macrina to be the blessed and special place it is for all of us. In return we assure you that every day we bring you and your intentions to Our Lord. If you have any special needs or intentions for which you need our prayers, never hesitate to call or e-mail them to us. With our prayers and gratitude, In Touch A biannual publication of the Sister Ruth Plante, OSBM Sisters of St. Basil Provincial Editor: Susan McCarthy Contributors to this issue: Sr. Margaret Ann Andrako Sr. Margaret Kapusnak Sr. Barbara Jean Mihalchick Sr. Seraphim Olsafksy Mary Over Spring 2016 Volume 26 No. II Plans for this year’s Annual Appeal include rebuilding the light lunch stand and repairing the roof on the Trinity Center. Thank you for your continued support. Volume 26, Issue II In Touch Page 3 Corporate Reflection Days - A Time to Discuss and Share Sisters came from the east, west, north and south to be at the monastery on Friday evening, April 8, to officially welcome Sister Dia, our General Superior, who came to visit the Sisters in our Province. According to the Constitutions of our Order, the General Superior is required to visit every Province of the Order at least once during her term of office. This serves as a vehicle for becoming familiar with every member, fostering a sense of mission, unity and understanding among all the Sisters. The next day and a half, the Sisters met together for Corporate Reflection Days. These occur twice a year to enable the Sisters to discuss important issues that impact their lives. Small lively group discussions led to a reaffirmation of the “Why” of our existence, that is, to continue to be “a praying, healing and life-giving presence.” Every Sister has the privilege and possibility of living out this “Why” according to her talents and capabilities. Another significant topic of these days was to begin discussion of possibilities for the best usage of empty buildings on the Mount. Building on past studies and research, the Sisters are committed to moving forward in faith to the challenges which lie ahead. Some time on Sunday morning was spent addressing concerns about the lack of vocations and vocation ministry. Sisters brainstormed ideas for publicity and focus. At the conclusion of the days, Sr. Ruth, provincial, Sr. Dia, General Superior thanked the Sisters for their enthusiastic participation during the Sisters of St. Basil the Great weekend. The photo on the left shows the Sisters at work during the weekend. Pictured from left are: Sr. Petronilla Puhak, Sr. Regina Adams, Sr. Barbara Swindells, Sr. Salome Yanochko, Sr. Joanne Lickvar, Sr. Rita Keshock and Sr. Susan Harvey. In Touch Volume 26, Issue II Page 4 Sisters to Celebrate 82nd Annual Pilgrimage The 82nd Annual Pilgrimage in celebrated on Monday honor of Our Lady of Perpetual morning, September 5 for Help will be held at Mount St. those who stay on Sunday Macrina, September 3 & 4, 2016. evening. This year’s theme is Theotokos: An New this year will be a Festal Inexhaustible Fountain of Mercy. Icon Walk around the Mount. “During this year’s Pilgrimage we Also, Healing Services will be will honor Pope Francis’ held on Saturday and Sunday declaration of an extraordinary afternoons, which is different Holy Year of Mercy, as we are from previous years. honored to have a Holy Door of Other plans for the weekend Mercy here at Mount St. Macrina,” include many opportunities for said Sister Ruth Plante, Provincial. participation in the Divine Sister was referring to the door of Liturgy of the Byzantine the Shrine of Our Lady of Catholic Church. Also Perpetual Help. scheduled are Matins, Vespers, Throughout the year, the Sisters sacrament of reconciliation, are in continuous preparation for activities for teens and the Pilgrimage. As in previous children, and other services in years, the Sisters will welcome all Theotokos: honor of the Mother of God. those Pilgrims who come from all The Pilgrimage holds the over the country and beyond. An Inexhaustible Fountain of Mercy distinction of being the oldest They will continue to welcome and the largest Byzantine those who come early and camp on Catholic Pilgrimage in the country. the race track or stay on the Friday evening. Liturgical prayers Mount. Light fare will be available will be held at the Shrine Altar on at the Lunch Stand starting on Friday evening for those arriving early and Divine Liturgy will be Those attending the 82nd Pilgrimage will have an opportunity to participate in the first Festal Icon Walk. Volume 26, Issue II In Touch Page 5 Sisters of St. Basil Invite Volunteers to Pilgrimage Preparations the Sisters of Saint Basil join Bring lawn tools (including together for a common brooms, rakes, weed cause—to prepare the whackers, etc.) for outside grounds for the Annual work. Bring brooms, mops, Pilgrimage. Volunteers will dust pans, etc., for any indoor clear floral gardens, shrines, cleaning. urns and other planting Lunch will be served. areas throughout the grounds, and then plant To register or for additional annuals. Other work centers information, please call Sister will be the pavilions, which Joanne at 724-439-4940 or For those who wish to of young people and will be cleared of a winter’s GCU at 1-800-722-4428. volunteer in Pilgrimage adults to produce worth of leaves and other Later in the summer, on preparations, there are meaningful results for the debris. preparation of the 82nd Saturday, August 20, there two opportunities this The GCU is pleased to Annual Pilgrimage which will be another organized summer. partner with the Sisters of will be held, September 3 preparation day. (The rain St. Basil the Great and The first opportunity is & 4. date will be Saturday, August Helping Hands Day, interested youth and adults 27). Volunteers are asked to which is sponsored by On this day, at Mount for Helping Hands Day. If meet at the Trinity Center at the Greek Catholic Saint Macrina, the youth you are able to participate, 9:30 a.m. Please bring Union of the U.S.A. and faithful of the here are a few notes: brooms, weed whackers, Byzantine Catholic blowers, weeding tools, rakes Helping Hands Day The group will meet in the Archeparchy of and clippers. Lunch will be efforts will take place at Trinity Center for coffee Pittsburgh, the GCU (a provided. Mount Saint Macrina and donuts at 9:30 a.m. A fraternal benefit society this year on Sat., June 4. brief prayer service will serving Byzantine For further information, follow, and work will begin The annual observance Catholics since 1892), please call Sister Joanne at at 10:00 a.m. combines the strengths and the many friends of 724-439-4940. In Touch Volume 26, Issue II Page 6 Three Basilian Sisters Called Home to the Lord the Byzantine Catholic brothers Daniel and John peacefully, she fell asleep in Seminary, at St. Basil’s Jr., and her sister Patricia the Lord to whom she Home for Women and at Hassar.
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