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A Message from Sr. Mary Joseph, Provincial Superior
J.M.J.T. Dear Readers, Looking me straight in the eye, one of the Sisters said to me yesterday, "Sr. Mary Joseph, you have really saved the very worst for last. This is horrible." Then a slight pause, "Well, it's only six months." What is so difficult about this latest phase of construction, the complete shutdown of the main St. Agnes Wing for renovations? One can only imagine, but for the Sisters themselves we have immediately felt a certain disconnect with the rest of life at St. Agnes Home. The convent is on the other side of the "shutdown." Thank goodness, we will have continued straight passage through the second floor of St. Agnes wing which was already renovated for the priest residence several years ago. And as in the past, we will all adjust, and the six months will fly by and then it will be all over. What a sigh of relief and gratitude that will be! Thank you a million times over for all your understanding and support throughout this time of construction. Um, and dare I mention, we are still two million dollars short for our construction. St. Joseph has pulled through at every step of the way thus far. It just seems somehow, someway, he will do the same again. Let us prove what a power house of prayer St. Agnes Home is by our confident pleas to St. Joseph entreating him for the necessary funds. Thus far he has shown himself unable to refuse these earnest prayers. Once we've prayed, we can simply trust that the will of God will be accomplished -- whatever it may be. Please also remember to keep praying for vocations. We will be having our annual vocation retreat the first weekend in August. May the Holy Spirit inspire the hearts of many more young women to give their lives away to an infinitely loving God in the service of His Church . . . and most particularly in our Carmel! God bless you all abundantly!
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August 9th, St. Edith Stein:
St. Edith Stein was born in Germany at the turn of the 20th century. The youngest of 11 children, she was an introvert and a philosopher from an early age. Born into a Jewish family, and having lost this faith at an early age, Edith did not give much thought to Christianity until she read St. Teresa of Avila's Autobiography. In it she found a faith experience similar to her own. Edith decided she wanted to become a Catholic and a Carmelite. She delayed her entrance into the Carmelite Order because of the shock her conversion had caused her mother. In stead for eight years Edith taught with the Dominican Sisters at Speyer. She became a widely known lecturer in Germany and Austria, and was especially known for her thoughts on the vocation of women. In 1933 she was finally able to follow her heart's desire: she became a Carmelite and took the name Sr. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. During her religious life she continued to work on her philosophical writings. At the beginning of World War II, she was forced to flee from her convent in Cologne, because of her Jewish origin. She found refuge in the Carmelite convent in Echt, Holland, but that was short lived. In August 1942, the Nazi's took her into custody and she died in the gas chambers at Auschwitz. Her feast day is August 9. -- Adapted from Women Saints, by M.S.
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| From Our Administrator Dianne Strutynski
Well, it is the end of July and we have done the moves, now comes the adjustment. In order to accommodate the Social Hall/ Dinning Room, we are widening our meal service with the exception of breakfast. The dinner (noon) meal can be served to you from 11:30 to 12:30. The supper meal can be served from 4:30 to 5:10. I hope that everyone is adjusting to the new entrance and all the way-finding. We did not do an employee prize this month due to the Service Awards at the Jubilee but that in no way is meant to diminish the wonderful hard work from our employees, particulary from Housekeeping and Dietary. |
Nursing Notes Sandra Browder
A stroke is a condition that requires immediate treatment in order to prevent lasting damage to the brain. Some medications must be administered within one hour in order to be effective. Symptoms include: - Loss of ability to speak or properly form words Please report any of these symptoms right away, so that immediate treatment can be obtained. Taken from July 2010 issue of Monthly Mini Lessons , In the Care of the Aging
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| Development Office Pat Dolan, Development Director The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. As we prepare to celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the 15th of this month let us remember that in Mary's Magnificat prayer she reminds us of the very foundation for stewardship. The Lord has done great things for all of us. Every single thing we have is a gift from God. He has blessed us abundantly -- in little ways and in great ways. So when we are called upon to share some of our gifts with the world we should remember the lesson of the Blessed Virgin. We should say "Yes," trusting that God is good and He will take care of us. He does great things for us! As we strive to live as faithful and generous stewards, it is important that we understand all of the facets of stewardship. Here are just a few key aspects of stewardship. Stewardship is: Stewardship challenges us to reflect on our gifts, to recognize they are from God, and in gratitude share these gifts with others. Thanks to everyone who participated in our annual Carmelite Classic held at Whitmoor Country Club last Tuesday. A special thank you to our own St. Agnes family members who supported this years' tournament -- Fr. Halleman, who was a full sponsor, Peter and Clare Genovese, son and daughter-n-law of resident Stella Genovese was also a full sponsor, Fr. Sullivan, Fr. Ruff and the Priests of St. Agnes who were hole sponsors, Luke and Bernice Wojcicki, who sponsored a foursome with their son Monsignor Ted, thank you to golfers and hole sponsors Tom and Jack Milford, son and nephew of resident Jean Milford, and golfers Paul and Nancy Kubot, son-n-law and daughter of resident Jean Schnorbus. A great time was had by all, thank you! For more information on ways that you can help support the Mission of the Sisters and St. Agnes Home please contact me at 314.698.5111 or at pdolan@stagneshome.com Gratefully,
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| Nursing Notes Sandra Browder
A stroke is a condition that requires immediate treatment in order to prevent lasting damage to the brain. Some medications must be administered within one hour in order to be effective. Symptoms include: - Loss of ability to speak or properly form words Please report any of these symptoms right away, so that immediate treatment can be obtained. Taken from July 2010 issue of Monthly Mini Lessons , In the Care of the Aging |
Mass Intentions -- August 2010 If you would like to have Mass offered for a special intention, please, notify the front desk. St. Agnes Home Chapel Fr. Albert Danter Msgr. Robert McCarthy Fr. John Hallemann
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| Doctors in the House Dr. Reh -- Please see your charge nurse. Dr. Rolnick -- Please see your charge nurse. Dr. Black -- Please see your charge nurse.
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| St. Agnes Home 10341 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122, (314) 965-7616, (314) 822-3154 FAX |
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