Peace Park On Labor Day...

We had lot's of fun on Labor Day. Of course we beagn our day with mass at our provincialate followed by a simple picnic lunch. After our lunch a few of our sisters and RMC volunteers spent the rest of the day at Peace Park. It was beautiful. Some of us even decided to go paddle boating on the lake.

We Will Miss Her...

Sr. M. Suzanne Coughlin, CSR passed from this earth to meet her Lord on August 13th. She was missioned in St. Josephs Manor for many years. In her later years she welcomed our provincialate visitors at the desk in our main lobby. Everyone knew that if you needed a sports update Sr. Suzanne at the desk was the one to speak to. She really knew her players on the Phillies and the Eagles teams. I'm sure she is still cheering in heaven! We love you and will miss you.

A Real Celebration For Our Community!!!

Sr. Ana Dura, CSR joyfully professed her perpetual vows on Saturday July 31st, 2010. Two special visitors came all the way from Germany for this special occasion; Sr. Juliana our mother general and Sr. Lydia one of our general council sisters. Our whole community rejoiced with her on this special day in song and prayer. Many smiles were had by all who came...Of course including Sr. Ana.

RMC Farewell...

If you would like to learn more about our RMC program visit our website at... http://www.sistersholyredeemer.org/.

On friday evening July 23rd a closing mass and farewell dinner was enjoyed by family and friends. Steven, Maryanne and Connie shared about their RMC volunteer experiences. We are sad to see them go and will miss them. Of course we hope they will return and pay a visit once in a while. A picture says a thousand words....

Yes! A Community Garden

We now have a community garden. Anyone who would like a plot of land can grow fresh vegetables and flowers in the garden. It helps make gardening fun when you have a place to share with other gardeners your gardening techniques. The name is of course "Redeemer Valley Community Garden". Here are some pictures showing the beginning stages of our garden.

Farewell To Sr. Kathleen!

No we were not all crying as we said goodbye to Sr. Kathleen. But we were sad to see her go. We will miss her as she studies and prepares in Florida to serve the Haitian people in Haiti....She will be in all our prayers. It is our hope she will be able to assist many people as they recover from the earth quake.

My Have they Grown!

I mean the chickens of course. They are no longer baby chicks cute and fuzzy, able to sit on our hands. They have grown to full size chickens. Last Friday, June 4th was a special day for our chickens. It was their very first day outside. They only went outside for a couple of hours...but imagine the new view they had. Grassy hills, blue sky and trees. We were so happy! Next step will be the chicken coup.

Redeemer Day In May!

Redeemer day is celebrated with a mass and a dinner always on the 5th Saturday after Easter Sunday. It is a special day for all Sisters of the Holy Redeemer because it is the day we renew our vows. This past Redeemer day we had special visitors Mother Alphonse's great, great nieces. Above you can see a picture of them, with a picture of who else but Mother Alphonse! Also on this day our associates make their commitments and recommitments to service and prayer. Isn't it a nice group picture of are associates in the chapel after mass? We are blessed in so many ways by our associates.

Baby Chicks Arrive!

On April 1st, twelve two day old Baby Chicks took up residence at the Provincialate - just in time for Easter and the celebration of new life! Not only will they provide fresh eggs in the future but they are already bringing much joy to the Sisters, Employees and everyone who visits the Provincilate. The chicks will stay indoors for 3 months at which time they will be rady to move out to the coop.

Opening Of Dining Area

Wednesday, March 31st at 11:45 AM was the official opening ceremony of our infirmary sisters new dining area. Of course we began our opening with a prayer service. Sr. Erika also cut the opening ceremony ribbon. This dining area was so needed. Some of the men that were involved with the construction of the area were glad to attend the opening. Everyone had a smile because there was so much to smile about!

Enjoy The Rainbow!!!

Redeemer Ministry Core Hosts St. Patrick's Day Party

We love to dance. Sr. Maryanne is showing us how to "Shu the Donkey". That's a dance that the Irish know how to do well and Sr. Maryanne is Irish.

Two Colleges Come To Serve

As you know colleges usually have a week in the spring to rest catch up with their studies or travel somewhere. Well two groups traveled to Huntingdon Valley to stay with the sisters for a week to give service at some of our ministries. Approximately twelve students from Michigan State and Rhode Island College. They painted, cleaned and even helped in our daycare at Project Rainbow. They had fun with our elderly residents at the Lafayette and Redeemer Village. Below is a picture of students sharing about their volunteer experience during their week with the sisters and our associates. Thankyou so much for being so generous with your time.

Of course with all the snow and cold we had to light a fire.

Some of our sisters in the Mardi Gra spirit.

Relaxing after eating some jumbali.

Father gets the king!



So what do you do after spending days digging out only a week away from lent? Mardi Gra! Yes you read this correctly here in our convent in Philadelphia not New Orleans we celebrate Mardi Gra. We ate jumbali and experienced the traditional Mardi Gra king cake. See who has to host the Mardi Gra celebration next year.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

Another night view at Sea Isle.

Snow on the beach is such a beautiful site. God indeed is the creator!

This is our house at Sea Isle.

We even had lots of icicles.

A night view of the same convent.

This is outside our convent in Philadelphia.

Your probably wondering why I would have the title I have of this post. Well it snowed. It snowed at the shore at Sea Isle and Philadelphia. I'm sure you have heard the saying a picture tells a thousand words. Take a look at the Pictures above.