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Signs of Spring...Signs of New Life by Sister Johanna Rickl, CHM President A publication for friends of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary Signs of Spring...Signs of New Life by Sister Johanna Rickl, CHM President everal weeks ago as I left the to write about some new steps on our is an inner dynamic emerging from SHumility of Mary Center, I noted CHM journey in relation to mission within our community, a process of that the large magnolia tree by advancement, especially the CHM something new happening, a bubbling our entranceway seemed to have Ministry Development Summit. up of good energy, a synergy. something at the ends of the branches. Closer examination revealed that there You who receive Th e Flame are loyal Synergy is defi ned as, “Th e interaction were actually buds present on the friends with deep connections to the of two or more agents or forces so that limbs! Th ese were not the tiny points Congregation of the Humility of Mary. their combined eff ect is greater than one can observe on the naked branches We value your support and partnership the sum of their individual eff ects.” in early spring but rather robust, fuzzy in carrying out our mission to “work It reminds me of a quote from the ovals. I thought of the cold weather for justice within the human family prophet Isaiah, “See, I am doing present and still to come this winter. and to care for Earth itself.” We want to something new…do you not perceive How would these eager early buds fare create even stronger connections with it?”(Is 43:19a) before the defi nitive arrival of spring? those who carry on the CHM mission through our three sponsored ministries Photos: (l-r) Humility of Mary Shelter, “See,“See, I ama doing something in Iowa: Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. Inc., Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, and new...donew...new. d you not perceiveeivee it?”it? (HMSI), Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat on page 2, Humlity of Mary Housing, Inc. (OLPR) and Humility of Mary Housing, -Iss 43:19a43:19a Inc.(HMHI). Staff , volunteers, sisters—it takes many hands and hearts working together to While there is not yet an answer to Th ese ministries have been make our CHM sponsored ministries that question, the image stuck with experiencing changes that reminded thrive. me and came to mind as I prepared me of those buds. I sense that there -continued on page 2 “ ” theFLAME | SPRING 2015 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 CONGREGATION OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY Spring 2015 Volume 13 Issue 1 Th e Flame is published three times a year for the Congregation of the Humility of Mary and its friends. Our Mission: We, the members of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary, call one another to live the Gospel with simplicity and joy following the example of Mary. Like our founders, we strive to be attentive to the call of the Spirit in the signs of our times, especially the needs of the poor and the powerless. We commit ourselves as individuals and as a congregation to work for justice within the human family and to care for the earth itself. -continued from page 1 So what is happening? A major event was the recent hiring of a development director, Sandi Burrichter, to be shared by our two Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord Davenport non-profi ts, Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. (HMHI) and will do wonders among you. Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. (HMSI). Sandi has been working with the -Joshua 3:5 HMSI and HMHI development committees to continue and expand their past successes in generating funds to sustain these ministries well into the future. Congregation of the Humility Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Advisory Committee members off er their time, talent and treasure to enhance that ministry. Th ey have added of Mary “ new members to the Development and Marketing sub-committee. All 820 W. Central Park Avenue are dedicated to making Th e Prairie off erings better known, utilized and Davenport, IA 52804-1900 supported. 563/323-9466 ” [email protected] Such energies have helped to attract new partners for the three www.chmiowa.org ministries. Th ey have increased the circle of friends who work with the CHM community to deepen awareness of the CHM mission and expand Editorial Staff : the reach of the services provided by the three sponsored ministries. Lisa Martin, Communications Director Inside this issue you will fi nd the friends listed who contribute through Karen Brooke, Development Director the CHM Development Offi ce. Communications Advisory Committee: Th is seemed an opportune time to gather the Humility of Mary sisters, staff s, boards, and advisory and development committee members Chair - Marcia Eckerman, CHM in order to learn more about each other, the congregation and the Kathleen Collins, CHM Associate ministries. Representatives have met and are planning a CHM Ministry Mary Rehmann, CHM Development Summit for March 30, 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Adler Joan Sheil, CHM Health Education Center in Davenport. We anticipate that this day will Elizabeth Th oman, CHM result in more synergy. We look forward to even greater collaboration so that these early “buds” will open and produce abundant fruit for the future of the CHM mission and its sponsored ministries. 2 theFLAME | SPRING 2015 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 CHM Year of Consecrated Life Events August 23, 2015 5th Annual Spirit of the Prairie A spirit-fi lled afternoon at Our Lady of the WAKE UP THE WORLD ! Prairie Retreat – with a buff et of locally produced food and drink, local music and 2015Year of Consecrated Life tours of the retreat. Th is CHM ministry is a perfect example of the way the sisters ope Francis proclaimed experience prayer and service to the P2015 a Year of community. $40 Consecrated Life, starting on the 1st Sunday of Advent, September 13, 2015 the weekend of November Wake up the World! 2, 2014, and ending on A Day of Prayer and Celebration of February 2, 2016, the World Consecrated Life Day of Consecrated Life. 3-6pm includes prayer, contemplative It’s purpose, as stated by April 16, 2015 7pm refl ection, and social time for sisters, the Vatican, is to “make Songs of the Universe: brothers, priests and bishops. a grateful remembrance Keynote speaker: Peter Mayer in Concert of the recent past, while Sr. Catherine Bertrand, SSND St. Paul Lutheran Church embracing the future with 2136 Brady Street, Davenport, IA October 18, 2015 hope and living the present Concert Tickets: $20 with passion.” All proceeds support the ministry CHMCH Openhouse: ConsecratedCon Life in Today’s World Consecration, in general, Singer songwriter Peter Mayer through Held ata Humility of Mary Center, the public is invited to visit the center to learn through is an act by which a person song and narrative tells the story of the universe, an epic that awakens awe a tourt of displaysdi and conversation about is dedicated to the service and wonder and begs to be learned consecratedconnsecrated lifel and how it encompasses and worship of God. As the as we seek our right relationship with men and womenwom throughout the world. Catholic Church celebrates planet Earth. Whimsical, humorous, Visitors will also learn how CHM ministries the Year of Consecrated Life, and profound, his music breaks the area focusedfocused on prayer,p service and it is promoting “Days with boundaries of “folk,” and transcends to a cocommunity.ommunity. Religious” initiatives and realm beyond the everyday love song, to resources to help people a place of wonder at the very fact of life DecemberDecember 3, 2015 itself. With a background in theology, learn about the consecrated Holiday MovieM and Gift Swap much of Peter’s songwriting evokes a ThThis is popular pop annual event features an life of religious women and sense of spirituality, and a feeling that men. Th e events will focus environmental fi lm and a “gift swap” where the world is a sacred place. people reduce, reuse and recycle. Another on sharing experiences example of CHM service to the community. of prayer, service and community life with those April 17-18 Fri 9am - Sat Noon Mass Every Day at living a consecrated life. Song of the Universe Retreat Humility of Mary Center Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Mon., Tues. , Th urs., Fri. at 8:00 am Th rough meditation and dialogue, Join the Sisters of Humility Wed. and Sat. at 11:40 am for a variety of events held further refl ection on the Story of the Universe with Peter Mayer. $75 Sunday at 10 am throughout this celebratory year. For more information please call 563-323-9466. theFLAME | SPRING 2015 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 3 CONGREGATION OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY Th e Quality of Mercy by Kathleen Storms, SSND, Director, Th e Prairie Retreat ur Lady of the Prairie monthly Come to the Quiet Oprograms for 2015 focus Retreats. Each month we on thoughts of Pope Francis: focus on a seasonal aspect, “Let us be renewed by God’s inviting a kaleidoscopic view mercy, be loved by Jesus, of mercy and compassion— enable the power of his love to ourselves, our world and to transform our lives too; our companions on the and become agents of this journey. Th is year Pat Shea, mercy, channels through from Moline, IL, a presenter A moment of refl ection at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat which God can water the and wise woman in the hearing the story evokes ‘Tis mightiest in the earth, protect all creation Celtic tradition, will lead us mercy and a change of heart mightiest.
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