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September Associates Newsletter Now online

Posted on September 4, 2024October 4, 2024 by Diane Smyth

“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, Women in Canadian History and a delicious Broccoli Cheddar soup recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue are two new sections, “The Archival Moment” and “In the Spotlight…”

Visit the Associates section of our website to find out about Becoming an Associate and the Associate Program.

August Associates Newsletter Now Online

Posted on August 3, 2024October 4, 2024 by Diane Smyth

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Women in Canadian History and a delicious Cranberry lemon loaf recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is “Places to Go” including a recommendation for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience”.

Visit the Associates section of our website to find out about Becoming an Associate and the Associate Program.

July Associates Newsletter Now Online

Posted on July 3, 2024September 24, 2024 by Diane Smyth

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Women in Canadian History and a delicious Tuna Bake recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is Memorial Day, Newfoundland and Labrador celebrations.

Visit the Associates section of our website to find out about Becoming an Associate and the Associate Program.

June Associates Newsletter Now Online

Posted on June 2, 2024October 4, 2024 by Diane Smyth

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Information about Catherine McAuley, Women in Canadian History and two delicious recipes are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

A feature of this month’s issue is the 30th anniversary celebrations.

Visit the Associates section of our website to find out about Becoming an Associate and the Associate Program.

Associates and Sisters Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Posted on May 6, 2024September 24, 2024 by Diane Smyth

On Saturday, 27 April 2024 about fifty sisters and associates gathered in the Recreation Hall to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the establishment of the associate relationship.

After a welcome by Sisters Maureen O’Keefe, co-coordinator of the associates and Diane Smyth, Congregational Leader, Sr. Monica Hickey presented a brief history of the founding of the associate relationship in Newfoundland. With song and prayer the associates re-committed themselves in Mercy, remembered associates who had died, and celebrated their 30^th anniversary with cake and refreshments.

Watch the video of the celebrations.

Después de una bienvenida por parte de las Hermanas Maureen O’Keefe, co-coordinadora de los asociados y Diane Smyth, Responsable de la Congregación, la Hna. Monica Hickey presentó una breve historia de la fundación de la relación asociada en Terranova. Con cantos y oraciones, los asociados volvieron a comprometerse en la Misericordia, recordaron a los asociados fallecidos y celebraron su 30 aniversario con tarta y refrescos.

May Associates Newsletter Now Online

Posted on May 2, 2024October 4, 2024 by Diane Smyth

“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.

The May issue is now available.

Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Information about Catherine McAuley, Women in Canadian History and two delicious recipe,s are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

Visit the Associates section of our website to find out about Becoming an Associate and the Associate Program

April Associates Newsletter Now Online

Posted on April 3, 2024October 4, 2024 by Diane Smyth

The April issue is now available. Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Information about Catherine McAuley are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.

Visit the Associates section of our website to find out about Becoming an Associate and the Associate Program

New Associates in Marystown

Posted on June 8, 2012September 25, 2024 by Diane Smyth

Associates in Mercy

” In Mercy, as Associates

We’re drawn into the circle.

In Mercy, our hearts are lifted

In the peace of God.

In Mercy, we learn to walk in

Catherine’s daring footsteps.

In Mercy, we strive to be

The face of hope for all.”

(Sara Sexton, Mercy Associate)

On May 21, 2012, praying in song and ritual, the Associates of Marystown welcomed four new members into their Circle of Mercy. Sister Elizabeth Marrie, on behalf of the Leadership of the Sisters of Mercy, received the commitment of Donalda Cheeke, Annette Deveau, Hanna Lambe and Elizabeth Whelan. The new Associates received their Associate pins, Certificates and Mercy Associate candles and were warmly embraced by their Associate friends and their facilitator, Sister Theresa March.

In her opening address to the Associates, Sister Maureen O’Keefe noted that in 1993 the Marystown Associates under the leadership of Sister Margaret Pittman, were one of the first two groups to accept the invitation of the Sisters of Mercy to explore an Associate Relationship with the Mercy Congregation. Like the first four sisters on the Marystown foundation in 1927, the Associates too began as a group of four. And like the sisters before them, they have witnessed additions and departures over the years.

Today, the group of fourteen dynamic women with Sister Theresa as their mentor proudly carry on the Mercy tradition of love and service to one another, their community and beyond. The depth of their commitment and the sincerity of their affection for one another was evident in the sharing of stories that occurred over our traditional “good cup of tea” and copious goodies.

May the spirit of our founders Catherine McAuley, Francis Creedon and Antonio Egan continue to live in our Marystown Associates. And may they continue to enrich their community with the fruits of God’s loving Mercy.

Photograph l-r: Donalda Cheeke, Hannah Lambe, Elizabeth Marrie rsm, Bride Murphy and Annette Deveau.

Maureen O’Keefe, rsm

Coordinator

Three New Associates

Posted on May 16, 2011September 25, 2024 by Diane Smyth

by Sister Maureen O’Keefe

In a spirit of Easter joy, the Conception Bay Associates and their facilitators – Sisters Ruth Beresford, Madeline Byrne and Josette Hutchings gathered on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Conception Harbour Renewal Centre to welcome three new members to their group.

Sister Elizabeth Davis, Congregation Leader and Sister Maureen O’Keefe, Associate Coordinator, were pleased to be present for the event. Sister Elizabeth received the commitment of Marina Brazil, Mary Moriarity and Theresa O’Neill

and presented them with their Associate pins, certificates and candles. In her usual manner, Sister Elizabeth spoke to the Associates on the mutual enrichment of Mercy Charism that continues to grow through the collaboration of Mercy Sisters and Associates. She noted that in the beginning, Catherine McAuley and her first group of young women were really Associates of Mercy and only later evolved into the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy. In a sense, we have come full circle – a wider, richer circle. Using the intricate pattern of a small round doily from a nearby table, Elizabeth illustrated the web of interconnected relationships that our Mercy Associates bring to enhance the pattern of local and global Mercy all br

anching out from the core of Mercy Charism, as the doily grows outward from its centre.

To add to the beauty and depth of the meaning of Associate Relationship, Associate, Mary Taylor shared with us her reflections on being a Mercy Associate. A copy of her words is found in the main section of this website under the tab – Associates.

Three Associates Make Commitment

Posted on March 12, 2011September 25, 2024 by Diane Smyth

MERCY ASSOCIATE COMMITMENT CEREMONY

February 13, 2011

Article contributed by Sr. Maureen O’Keefe

On Sunday afternoon, February 13, 2011 Mercy Convent Chapel was the setting for a rich experience of how God continues to grace our Mercy Congregation. Pews and Prie-Dieu were filled to capacity with Sisters, Associates and family members, gathered to welcome new Associates into the Mercy Associate Relationship. In a beautiful Prayer/Ritual led by their facilitators, Sisters Margie Taylor and Madeline Byrne, three women – Mickie Pitcher, Marilyn Stack and Geraldine (Gerri) Stapleton made their commitment as Mercy Associates

Sister Elizabeth Davis, Congregation Leader, welcomed the new Associates, received their commitments and presented them with their Associate pins and Certificates. Husbands and other family members were present to participate in the ceremony and share in the joy of their loved ones as they entered upon another significant phase in their spiritual journey.

The sentiments of all Associates present were echoed in the words of Associate, Anna Kelly in her reflection, “What Being a Mercy Associate Means to Me.” Anna spoke of their Associate meetings as “ time for prayer, sharing, showing support and concern for each other, having time to develop new friendships and of course, enjoying a story and a few laughs as they share that ‘comfortable cup of tea’ at the end of the meeting.” She noted that each Associate brings to the group their own gifts and talents that enable them to companion with the Sisters of Mercy to carry on Catherine McAuley’s charism, to bring the Mercy of God to those in need. At the same time, Associates deepen their own Baptismal commitment to live more fully the values of the Gospel.

A spirit of joy and gratitude flowed from the chapel to the Fleming Room where friendship and fun were shared over the rim of that traditional tea cup!

Thousands of thanks and praises

To His Holy Name.

C. McAuley