In his prayer intention for the month of April, Pope Francis invites us “to look less at screens and look each other in the eyes more!”
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En su intención de oración para el mes de abril, el Papa Francisco nos invita a «¡mirar menos las pantallas y mirarnos más a los ojos!
Publique aquí su oración en nuestro espacio sagrado
“Kitty’s Chronicle” is a monthly newsletter distributed to all Mercy Associates. Each month the latest issue is posted online in the Associates section of our website. The newsletter contains news and views, requests for prayers and material for reflection.
Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Welcoming Spring, Stories of Religious Women and a delicious Soy-Ginger pot roast recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.
A feature of this month’s issue as we prepare to enter Holy week is the reflection You Washed Our Feet.
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On Tuesday, April 1, St. Patrick’s Mercy Home hosted a special celebration for Sister Eileen Flynn who recently completed her ten years of ministry there. The event took place in the Red Rose Café, which was decorated beautifully for the occasion.
Present to celebrate with Eileen were a number of Sisters, representatives of Administration and Pastoral Care, as well as several volunteers. Joyce Penney, Director of Volunteer Services welcomed the group and lauded Sister Eileen’s ministry to third-floor residents of St. Patrick’s, noting her quiet, steady, compassionate presence to each one.
Alison Power, Executive Director and Theresa Ryan, Director of Pastoral Care, both thanked Eileen for her faithful ministry and spoke of the impact she had on the most vulnerable population of St. Patrick’s. Several members of the group shared stories about Eileen, speaking particularly about her gracious, gentle presence and her ability to relate so beautifully to each resident.
Eileen thanked everyone for coming, for their support and for their words of gratitude, and expressed her own gratitude for the opportunity to minister at St. Patrick’s.
At the end of the sharing, Eileen cut the cake, photos were taken and Joyce presented her with a beautiful orchid, encouraging her to take care of herself as she has done for others over so many years. It was a lovely, relaxed afternoon and everyone enjoyed a delightful “cup of tea” and wonderful conversation in the Red Rose café.
El martes 1 de abril, el Hogar de la Misericordia de San Patricio organizó una celebración especial para la Hermana Eileen Flynn, que recientemente cumplió diez años de ministerio allí. El evento tuvo lugar en el Red Rose Café, que estaba bellamente decorado para la ocasión.
Estuvieron presentes para celebrar con Eileen varias Hermanas, representantes de la Administración y de la Pastoral, así como varios voluntarios. Joyce Penney, Directora de Servicios Voluntarios, dio la bienvenida al grupo y elogió el ministerio de la Hermana Eileen con los residentes del tercer piso de St. Patrick, destacando su presencia tranquila, firme y compasiva con cada uno de ellos.
Alison Power, directora ejecutiva, y Theresa Ryan, directora de atención pastoral, agradecieron a Eileen su fiel ministerio y hablaron del impacto que tuvo en la población más vulnerable de San Patricio. Varios miembros del grupo compartieron historias sobre Eileen, hablando en particular de su presencia amable y gentil y de su capacidad para relacionarse tan maravillosamente con cada residente.
Eileen dio las gracias a todos por venir, por su apoyo y por sus palabras de gratitud, y expresó su propia gratitud por la oportunidad de ejercer su ministerio en San Patricio.
Al final de la charla, Eileen cortó la tarta, se hicieron fotos y Joyce le regaló una preciosa orquídea, animándola a cuidarse a sí misma como ha hecho con los demás durante tantos años. Fue una tarde encantadora y relajada y todos disfrutaron de una deliciosa «taza de té» y de una maravillosa conversación en la cafetería Red Rose.