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.