Rev. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in 1964, and made her first profession of vows on June 1967, and made final profession in 1971. You have given us the example of your life. She is very faithful to walking and enjoys the new park across from the Convent. Some of her greatest talents have come in the physical care of sisters and friends through reflexology and in the care of the countless animals that have come her way in the convent. Reflecting on those years, she said, The past 50 years have been a journey of faith, transformation, and service to the Church. Sister Mary Anne is extremely skilled at needlework and her finished products are donated to Incarnate Word Academy and used for the auctions to help with tuition assistance. An act of service that changed her life and that she has exposed her students at Incarnate Word Academy to is feeding the homeless who live on the streets of Corpus Christi. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. I told God that I just wanted to serve Him with all my heart., I discovered a whole new world in learning. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. She is grateful for her 18 years on the farm, where her parents, two brothers, two sisters and she prayed together, worked together and played together. Her name is listed among those who have helped at The Ark, Metro Ministries, and Mother Teresa Homeless Shelter and numerous boards for the diocese, the school and the congregation. She came to the United States in 1964 to begin her religious life. Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 854-2820 [email protected] 454 Haroldson Corpus Christi, TX 78412 (361) 288-7353. Sister Colette has a green thumb and works at the new convent with indoor and outdoor plants; her African violets are prize-worthy. CONTACT US (361 . Their charism is devotion to the Holy Eucharist, which consists in a life of total surrender as the result of a deep experience of Jesus' presence within our hearts. Over the last sixty-five years, Sister Martha Ann has given tirelessly of her many talents and gentle nature as teacher, principal and counselor. Additionally, she has studied Theology at St. Marys University in San Antonio. Faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the nuns pray for the needs of the whole world through their apostolate of perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Sister Jude Janecek was born in Victoria, Texas and grew up in Corpus Christi where she graduated from Incarnate Word Academy and then entered the Sisters of the Incarnate Word, following her own sister into the Order. Interested in contemplative/apostolic community life. Lest this all sound too serious, Sister Mary Lelia has a wonderful laugh and enjoys talking with the sisters and members of her family. She was only fourteen when she made that journey; she finished her early education at Incarnate Word Academy. Naturally she has received much recognition from the local community and in 2001 she was honored as one of ten Shining Stars in Texas SkiesWomen in Careers Award. 23rd Sunday Ordinary. In addition to that, she is also a lover of animals; for her 50th jubilee, she received Max, a black poodle, who waits for her at the Rainbow Bridge. She earned her BA from Incarnate Word in San Antonio and an MA from Texas Womens University in Denton. She is also in studies with the Catholic Distance University. Rosa is from Saint John of the Cross Parish in Orange Grove. As a humble beginning, he would convert his own residence into an adoration chapel and convent. OUR GENERALATE: Superior General, Adoration Generalate, Cenacle, U.C.College P.O. Second, Father McGowan, the pastor of my parish, inspired me with his life of Service.. The Intercession Paper is the bi-annual publication of the Confraternity, containing Confraternity devotions and daily intercessions. In July of 2017 Sister became a member of the Board of Directors for the National Black Sisters Conference. Sister Esther Dunegan, IWBS, JCL, (Annette Marie) is a Sister of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament of Corpus Christi. Returning to Corpus Christi to be near her family, she began employment at Southwestern Bell Telephone. When in Corpus Christi, Sister Theresa participates in liturgical worship with the Vietnamese communities in local parishes. She ended up computerizing the library and getting the students to read more than they had ever done before. Whatever our situation, we work to bring about a Christian wholeness in each person we meet and a Christian unity among all. Download Adoration Blessed Sacrament stock photos. Sister served as teacher and then principal at several schools in Corpus Christi, Brownsville, and San Antonio. 1438 East Warne AvenueSaint Louis, Missouri 63107. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All Praise and All Thanksgiving Be Every Moment Thine! If it had not been for the Sisters encouragement and support, I would not have taken the risk of going back to school. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church . As in the life of our founder, St. Arnold Janssen, and in accord with his wish, the Holy Spirit and His saving work are to receive a prominent place in the sisters' life of faith and piety. In response to Gods call and in the freedom of Gods children, we have bound ourselves to follow the Lord in a way of life according to the evangelical counsels. In 2015, Sister Lou Ella had her first book of poetry publishedShe: Robed and Wordless.. On the solemnity of Corpus Christi 1974, the beautiful new chapel and convent was dedicated. In the evenings, she engages in games that she has mastered with beautiful spirit. Plans for a permanent chapel and convent were drawn up, since the small size of the chapel did not allow many of the faithful to participate in the liturgy and adoration. Many of her articles of research and theology have been published over the years. First, I was deeply impressed with my first grade teacher, Sister Adelaida Sada, an Incarnate Word Sister. Marilyn entered the Incarnate Word House of Discernment in Corpus Christi. From January, 2006 to August 2017, she also served as Associate Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate, assisting with the education and formation of men in the program. She also works quietly collecting clothing and school supplies to help those who are in need. Media Links. Fax: (001) 361-852-8815. Website. Rev'd Daniel H. Martins, XI Bishop of Springfield and Superior-General of the Confraternity, will celebrate and preach. Living in a ranch house next to the Spirit Center has given her the opportunity to work with animals of all kinds, a skill she has nearly perfected. Her early ministries include teaching both elementary and middle school classes in the diocese of Corpus Christi; when she was assigned to Brownville, she began working as registrar and it is in this position that she began learning the new world of computers. Pastors are asked to nominate parishioners for this award; Bishop Mulvey himself nominated Sister Mary Paul. Blessed Sacrament 4112 SE 25th St Amarillo, TX 79103: Fri 10am - 4pm Fri 7pm - 8pm Updated: 2021-06-23: . Our Story Our History She has served on numerous commissions and committees of the congregation. Her final position before retiring was as Director of Religious Education in Kingsville, a job that brought her much joy and fulfillment. She earned a BA in English from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio and an MA in Theology from Saint Marys University in San Antonio. When she is not shattering crystal, she is in the choir and especially enjoys the Christmas and Easter choir work. She has had turns as Development Director for both the Diocese of Brownsville and Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi. Bishop Drury considered the Congregations inquiry as an answer to prayer. When she moved to Brownsville she became the Pastoral Assistant at St. Luke Parish and coordinator of retreats at the Incarnate Word House of Prayer. Currently, she is preparing to open a Spirit Center in Bluntzer, Texas, which will serve as a retreat site for the youth of the diocese. Her studies include a BA from Texas A&M in Kingsville and an MA in Administration from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. At the LCWR (Leadership Conference of Women Religious) Region XII, 2016 meeting Sister Marilyn was elected Chair of the Convening Team (3 members responsible for the regional business and meetings). Notice how Corpus Christi is the patronal feast of our church, Blessed Sacrament. In 1981, while she was studying at St. Marys University in San Antonio she was invited to a vocation retreat with the Sisters of the Incarnate Word in Corpus Christi. COLUMBIETES #3498 . Our lives call us to make Jesus present at all times.. Get Blessed Sacrament Convent can be contacted at (361) 852-6212. She was nominated Volunteer of the Year in 2011. The Convent of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, in Brownsville, was established on March 20, 1853, when the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament laid the cornerstone of the first convent of that order in America. Sister Jo Ann Saenz is a native of Texas being born to a large family in Robstown; she says that her first contact with the Incarnate Word Sisters was through Sister Nancy Angel, Sister Rosemary Lichnovsky and then Sister Catherine Brehony, who helped her further in discerning her call to serve the Incarnate Word. Sister Raquel has taught religion and yearbook classes at Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi. She has taught at several schools in the dioceses of Corpus Christi and Brownsville and served as principal of several other schools. Sister Marilyn Grace Springs is a native New Yorker, being born in Buffalo; after completing high school she decided to follow her brother to San Antonio, Texas, where he was studying at Trinity University. This valuable experience she brings to her parish ministry, creating a welcoming and caring faith community. Beginning in 2002, she also coordinated the dioceses implementation of the U.S. Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. the activities. She later reflected: I cannot explain it, but I knew when I came into the Motherhouse that I was called to this Congregation, my niche.. by Steve Rice | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized. In addition, she was recently sister-in-charge of the Motherhouse during the move to the new convent; her guiding work and great spirit served as a support and encouragement to all the sisters. Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament. The following Sisters were elected to a four-year term, beginning June, 2020 through June, 2024: . Our founder gave us a rose-colored habit as a reminder of the ardent love of the Holy Spirit. Contact Information Change Form. The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament224 East 34th StreetSavannah, Georgia 31401-8104, The Rt. She received her BA from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio. Daniel Martins Bishop of Springfield (retired), The Rev. John Heschle Rector, St. Pauls by the Lake, Chicago, IL, The Very Reverend William Willoughby, III OStJ Dean of Georgia, The Very Rev. She received her BA and MA in history from two different Texas A&M campuses and continues to be an avid reader in history, biography and political science. Copyright 2017. She graduated from this program in 2012 and began taking in patrons for spiritual guidance. Her family later moved to Orange Grove. I remember wanting to be a Sister that far back when I went to Saint Theresa School in Corpus Christi. We join in the mission of Christ as he traveled his world, proclaiming the Good News of Gods unconditional love that desires fullness of life for us all. I was attracted to their spirit of simplicity, joy, and hospitality. During her years with the community she has been involved in teaching, in formation ministry, retreat and vocation ministry, and liturgical planning and celebration. 2018-2022, Institute on Religious Life. Within the Congregation, Sister Esther served on the Leadership Team as Councilor from 1996 to June, 2004, and again from 2008 to June, 2012. Like most sisters everywhere, she has not retired from service; she is no longer in active ministry, the list of which would take several paragraphs touching on administration in both school and convent, teaching at all levels and in many of the local schools, and then becoming the high school librarian for fourteen years and the convent librarian for an even longer stint. We hope that our website provides you with some useful and uplifting inspirations and information. RESIDENCE: Incarnate Word Convent: 5201 Lipes Blvd. She has said that one of the greatest pleasures was working with the youngest of the Montessori,3- and 4-year olds; they were a source of joy and kept me young at heart". In 1965, she was one of the founders of the first Montessori school at Incarnate Word in Corpus Christi and was recently honored at the 50th anniversary of the school for her 37 years of dedication. Here, she accompanied the Villa Maria High School students who relocated to St. Joseph Academy where she taught math and computer science. SISTERS: Sister Mary Leticia Acayan, SSpSAP Sister Maria Feliz Caballero, SSpSAP Sister M. Lucy Cuvin, SSpSAP Sister M. Carmelita de Jesus, SSpSAP Sister Mary Piedad Natino, SSpSAP Sister Mary Virginita Navarro, SSpSAP Sister Mary Christella Villena, SSpSAP. Directions. From this position, she was appointed President of Blessed Sacrament Convent, convent, listed under "Convents" category, is located at 4105 Ocean Dr Corpus Christi TX, 78411 and can be reached by 3618526212 phone number. After returning to the Motherhouse, she replanted flower beds and created new ones, even though the drought conditions, high winds, and hot summers challenged her efforts. In every assignment, she is gentle and encouraging and full of good humor. One of her proudest and happiest achievements was as director of A Little Bit of Mexico a cultural program put on annually by the students of Incarnate Word Academy and Villa Maria High School for the city of Brownsville. Mixing humor and dedication with enjoyment of life and fidelity to prayer and the sacraments has made Sister Caroline one of the many memorable Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament. Photo Credits. She was born in Kingsville, TX, in 1947 and is the oldest of 5 girls. Her love of interior decorating and liturgical dcor is evident in her service. On February 2, 1970 the first Mass was offered by Bishop Drury in the new little chapel. All rights reserved. I rejoice and give thanks for fifty years of being blessed, and I place my trust in the Word Incarnate, as together we continue this journey, connecting His story with our story.. In addition to these activities, Sister Anne has done a tremendous amount of work in rescuing animals; she also serves as assistant convent ornithologist to Sister Caroline Fritter. . More. 4105 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi To this day she has continued her hobby. When the principal of Incarnate Word Elementary became ill, Sister Camelia was called back to handle the duties for another year. Within the convent, she has served on numerous committees and as sister-in-charge of the Motherhouse. On November 20, 1995, she was appointed Chancellor of the Diocese of Beaumont and Collegiate Judge in the Tribunal. Claim this business. In this, she worked at M.D. She told her family that she was going to become a nun. After achieving her certification in the Montessori School, she began an illustrious fifty-seven year career in the dioceseand on the Incarnate Word campus, where she taught the youngest students how to become all they were created to be. In subsequent years, she has taught at various schools around the Diocese of Corpus Christi including Christ the King and Cathedral schools in Corpus Christi and St. Gertrude School in Kingsville, Texas. Many of her writings have appeared in the diocesan newspapers of Corpus Christi and Brownsville. She also presented workshops on the diocesan level on scripture and the liturgical year. Her parents moved to Corpus Christi so that their children could receive a Catholic education; Sister Emma Marie went through Corpus Christi Cathedral School, Christ the King School and Incarnate Word Academy. Blessed Sacrament Convent at 4105 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. Corpus Christi Monastery 451 Mockingbird Lane El Paso, TX 79907 Tel. After serving as Superior General for eight years, she had a tenure as the first president of the IWA campus in Corpus Christi. A BA from St. Edwards University was followed by an MA from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. After beginning teaching, she continued on and received a second MA in counseling from Corpus Christi State University, a certificate in administration and theology classes from Incarnate Word University in San Antonio. We are 100 yards from I-70 at the 246B (Adelaide Ave.) exit. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the paraclete. Trey Garland, eighth rector of the parish, for his gracious welcome of the Confraternity. After the dogma of the Blessed Trinity, the Holy Ghost recalls to our minds, by making us celebrate it with the Church, the ultimate Sacrament that, summing up the entire life of the Savior, gives infinite glory to God and applies to souls of all times . They have stretched me far beyond my comfort zone and enabled me to be available to othersan abundance of grace-filled encounters! Called together by the love of Christ, we share that love with each other in the specific realities of our life together. She also is the out-of-town driver for the Sisters. NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM For many years she taught in schools in both Corpus Christi and Brownsville and while in the latter she also worked at the Newman Center at Texas Southmost College. Whether assisting the Bishop of the diocese, listening to the heartache of a co-worker, being present to and supporting someone battling cancer, or helping with the behind-the-scenes tasks in the convent, the Lord Jesus has used me to reach others and let them know they are loved. Sister Rosemary holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, and a masters degree in religious education/adult faith formation from Sr. Marys University in San Antonio. In her early career, Sister taught at a number of elementary schools and served as a coordinator of the CCD program in Kingsville and Alice. Once in Corpus Christi, she became one of the first groups of IW sisters to attend St. Edwards University in Austin where she received a Bachelors Degree; she then followed many of the sisters on to Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio where she received her Masters Degree. How to contact Blessed Sacrament Convent 4105 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi TX 78411-1223 U.S.A. Tel: (001) 361-852-6212 Fax: (001) 361-852-8815 For more images : click here Sister Raquel Newman was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1959. Marilyn wanted to attend a Catholic college and was accepted at Our Lady of the Lake University. In 2017, she was surprised by Bishop Michael Mulvey with the Evangelii Gaudiem recognition for her ten years of prison ministry; this was an award initiated by the Bishop to honor those who lives radiate the joy of Gospel Living. Sister Annette enjoys reading, encountering the outdoors through camping and hiking, visiting historical sites and playing table games. Whatever community project is going on, she will always be there. All rights reserved. She then taught at Bishop Oscar Romero Junior High School in Corpus Christi before returning to her home town. But, if you need her, she will be ready to help. Sister Mary Paul Hon comes from a large family in Brownsville, Texas where she graduated from Villa Maria High School and then entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in 1958. Our Foundress urged us, as part of our mission, to nurture religious vocations. Almost three years were to pass before this became a reality. Shecreated beautiful banners and artwork for use in liturgical events throughout the year. 22nd Sunday Ordinary. Free with trial. Pope Benedict XVI bestowed upon her the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (For Church and Pope), which is the highest honor given to a Catholic layperson for distinguished service to the Church. A recent picture (which may appear on this website) shows Sister Elizabeth exulting as the winner of a game in one of the evening sessions in whichthe sisters relax and have fun. Occasionally she likes to watch movies, such as The Bucket List, The Shack, Rescued by Ruby or television programs e.g. She helps out with all sorts of activities at the convent in preparation for jubilees, funerals, and special occasions. In 1992, she was given the opportunity to live and minister in Kenya, an experience that left her with a great admiration for a people full of hope and patience despite great poverty. During those early years she completed a BA at Incarnate Word in San Antonio and went on to complete an MA at Notre Dame. We use the expression "Source and Summit" (CCC 1324) to describe the Eucharist as both food for eternal life and thus worthy of our highest worship. Richard Simpson, tssf Rector, St. Marks, Islip, NY, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Sister Barbara attended Christopher College in Corpus Christi, Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, and the Universities of San Francisco and Dayton. She was Choir Director at St. Theresas School in Corpus Christi, St. Thomas in Brownsville, and St. Gertrudes in Kingsville. Within the congregation, she has been elected to several general councils. Bring your concerns and worries up to God. June 03, 2021. Sister Christina received her BA from Incarnate Word College (now University) in San Antonio. In her retirement from active duty, she has kept busy at the convent with helping others and making contributions of her needlework to the school auctions. Use them in commercial designs under lifetime, perpetual & worldwide rights. Her teaching experience includes teaching in elementary and secondary schools in the dioceses of Brownsville and Corpus Christi; teaching adult classes for the Pastoral Institute of Corpus Christi; and teaching extension courses for Incarnate Word College and Saint Marys University. She came to the United States in 2004 as a Catholic Worker; in this way, she was introduced to the sisters of the Incarnate Word in Corpus Christi. Her parents were her greatest models of faith and service. Temporary vows are made for one year at a time for five or six years. Events Calendar. Subsequently, Bishop Thomas J. Drury continued talks with Mother Superior M. Aurora, superior general of the order, and they executedunder the aegis of the U.S. superiorsan agreement to establish the Blessed Sacrament Convent in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. She is also the niece of Sister Mary Anne Roddy for whom she was named. At the age of 13, she followed her great aunt and an older cousin in their vocations as Sisters of the Incarnate Word. At a young age she witnessed the generosity in caring for others exhibited by her mother and felt that she could follow that example and helped in the responsibilities of raising nine sisters. She is always in the front of the line for the dance that assembles all the family members. She enjoys reading and keeping up with current events within the country and the Church. After retiring recently from teaching, Sister Anne was asked to work in the Congregation Archives and help with the history of the Congregation going back over four hundred years to Jeanne Chezard de Matel, the Foundress. Sister Judith Marie earned her B.A. confraternity of the blessed sacrament, usa. Through them, and especially my Sisters, I have been truly blest!. for a reception and dinner. The following Sisters were elected to a four-year term, beginning June, 2020 through June, 2024: Corpus Christi, TX 78413-5501 Phone: (361) 882-5413 Fax: (361) 880-4152 SISTERS: Sister Annette Wagner, IWBS (Superior General) Our gift to the world is to "extend the Incarnation." 2930 S Alameda St Corpus Christi TX 78404. She was then asked to assume the administration of another school from which she retired after another year of service. She earned a BA from Incarnate Word College (now University) in San Antonio and then achieved a certificate in special education and the Montessori Method which she continues to teach at Incarnate Word Elementary in Corpus Christi. Incarnate Word Convent. In 2017, she celebrated her fiftieth year of religious profession with family, friends and the Sisters. She is an avid reader and keeps up with current events in both politicaland Church activities. Sister Theresa Nguyen, Councilor It was there that she learned to be responsible, share in the family work and in family prayer. Were here to pray for you during your time of need. please contact us. In place of a well-deserved retirement, she is now helping with the opening of the Spirit Center which will serve as a retreat area for the youth of the diocese. She has served as organist to many parishes throughout south Texas and she is a longtime member of the American Guild of Organists. In a valedictorian speech, one student summarized her: With graduate work in Theology, Sister Catherine supplemented her teaching with CCD classes in different parishes of the diocese. Her veterinary skills have saved many young animals that were left in the yard at the convent. Blessed Sacrament Video; Photo Album; Home; About Us; Events; Bulletin; Latin Mass; Media; Login; Contact Us; Technical Support; Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 1460 Pearson Ave. SW Birmingham, AL 35211 . She taught at St. Xavier High School in Nakuru which followed the British system of education and enabled her to have students from a cross-section of the city: Catholics, Protestants, Hindus and Muslims who attended the ninth through twelfth grades. She resided in the convent while working at Mother Teresa Day Shelter for the Homeless. Wedding Music. After then serving for another twenty years as principal of Incarnate Word Elementary and fifty-four years in education in general, Sister retiredor so she thought. Website. On January 3, 1989, Bishop John J. Fitzpatrick appointed her Chancellor of the diocese. She continues to enjoy the outdoors; growing plants, mowing the yard, trimming trees, and helping in Gods work of beautifying the earth. Within the congregation she has served on the general council and as sister-in-charge of the motherhouse. In addition to this, Sister has served on various committees in the Congregation, has been the director of formation, and has served as Sister-in-Charge of the Motherhouse. 915-591-5662. She taught art and coached the junior varsity girls basketball team. During all of this time, she was writing poetry and prose for magazine publication. Events and Messages. In the sisters new convent she serves as community organist as well as driver for the older sisters. In July of 2016, Sister Rosa began her new ministry of Faith Formation at St. Phillip the Apostle Parish. She was part of a team to commercialize a breast cancer drug. Our Parish Feast Day of Corpus Christi is June 10-11! When times are difficult, we believe in the power of prayer. We have assumed it confiding solely in the Holy Spirits grace and love. Sister Jo Ann attended the Texas Agricultural Extension Services of Texas A&M University and was awarded certification for the Expanded Nutrition Program in Culinary Arts as Cook/Baker. TX 78411-1223 Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Sister Rosa Maria Ortiz was born in Laredo, Texas, in 1962; she was the oldest of her siblings, two brothers and a sister.
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