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A reflection on the feast of the Holy Family by Sister Mary Gael Daley, OP

By Website Administrator | December 26, 2015

Aidan was 3 yrs old. Christmas time at the mall he was intent on a train giving rides to children. His mother was with him carrying his baby brother. They were shopping together. A friendly boy on the train reached to help Aidan aboard. Away he went. Mother looking another way did not see the “getaway.” Jesus was 12 years old. At Passover in Jerusalem he listened to the reading of the Haggadah, delighted in the foods, festivities […]

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Merry Christmas!

By Website Administrator | December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas from Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois! What a joyful season it has been. It was a unique week before Christmas when we received a ‪Popemoji‬ care package from Aleteia/Pope Is Hope, making the season even more festive. We had a lot of visitors, performers and parties to make the season bright. Music Clip: Still, Still, Still from Songs of Christmas Rosary High School Glee Club Sister Marilyn Brennan, Director Jon Warfel, Accompanist [youtube]https://youtu.be/bT5vQH6NSaE[/youtube]

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Inside the Fall 2015 Issue of JUST Words: Laudato Si’, Sustainability Tips & More!

By Website Administrator | December 14, 2015

Read about the most recent ministries of the Springfield, Illinois Dominican Sisters in the fall 2015 issue of JUST Words by clicking here. Click to launch the full edition in a new window Online Publishing from YUDU

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Anti-Racism Team Celebrates Solidarity

By Website Administrator | December 7, 2015

Our Anti-racism teams meets four times a year to continue the work of dismantling racism in ourselves and in our institutions. This song and dance is a ritual at the end of every meeting, when we celebrate the birthdays of our members and rejoice in the challenging and  meaningful purpose of our gathering. Enjoy! Video recorded Sunday, December 6, 2015 Song: Land of the Living by Janèt Sullivan Whitaker [youtube]https://youtu.be/O95jp8G7xIk[/youtube]  

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Christmas Concert

By Website Administrator | December 4, 2015

On Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM the combined choirs of Laurel United Methodist Church and Christ the King Catholic Church will be singing with an orchestra.  You are invited to attend A Christmas Concert: Carols of the Season in the chapel located inside Scared Heart Convent.  Parking and the concert are free to the public. The Springfield Dominican Sisters’ Sacred Heart Convent is located at: 1237 W. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62704

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Sister M. Alverna Hollis, OP

By Website Administrator | December 1, 2015

Sister M. Alverna Hollis, OP  died peacefully this morning in the Motherhouse at Sacred Heart Convnet.  May she rest in peace and enjoy her eternal reward.  Please remember Sister Alverna in your prayers. Thursday, December 3rd 3:00            Gathering 3:30-6:15    Visitation 4:30            Vigil Service with Preaching 5:00            Dinner 6:30            Funeral Mass followed by reception in dining room Friday, December 4th 9:15            Daily Eucharist 10:30          Office for the Dead followed by Rememberings, Final Commendation and Burial Noon          Dinner   […]

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Giving Tuesday is Today!

By Website Administrator | December 1, 2015

  Giving Tuesday 2015 is Dec 1.  You can be part of the celebration by giving back to the Springfield Dominican Sisters’ community.  Click here to donate now. Join the worldwide #GivingTuesday movement today!   Mission knows no age   Please help us care for some of your favorite Sisters. May God bless you for your kindness and generosity.    [one_third] Sister Agnes Ann Pisel, OP, 77, spent most of her 53 years as a Dominican Sister of Springfield in the classroom […]

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Pray for Climate Conference

By Website Administrator | November 30, 2015

Sisters, Associates and friends prayed for success of the Climate Conference in Paris. The Climate Change Conference opening in Paris today. In solidarity with people all over the world we joined the People’s Climate March. We invite you to pray at 10 AM with us each day until December 12, 2015 by closing your eyes, holding the vision of the healthy, peaceful, equitable world we all want while consciously breathing the vision in and out.

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