ST PAUL’S POST St Paul’s Province Weekly Newsletter: 75 23 April 2018

Our birthday

girls this

week are:

Annette Kelly 26 April

Anna Hainey 27 April

Agnes Marie Joy 29 April

This picture once hung on a wall in one of our convents.

Somehow it made its way to Mary Curtin and Mary wants to

know has it any value. No commercial value, Mary, but it

has other value!

It is a copy of one of a number of sketches da Vinci made in

preparation for his famous painting of the last supper. For

me it has still another value. I think of all the sisters down

the years who, in passing, had their eyes drawn to this face -

perhaps to a moment of recollection; gratitude for what

was; a silent cry for strength; and then going on their way

with a lighter tread. Isn’t this what makes a place or thing

sacred?

(Anyone know where this picture hung?) Carmel Gorman

Isaiah 6:3

Relatives of Sisters:

Marguerita’s brother-in-law, Brendan

and her brother, Pat, who has just been diagnosed with cancer of the nasal area.

Damian’s brother, Brendan and her sister, Betty;

Anna Hainey’s brother, Danny;

Francis’ niece-in-law, Val McCartan

and Francis’ brother, Austin;

Cecilia Wilkinson’s brother, Bill;

Lorraine’s Mum, Mary;

Martin Joseph’s sister, Hilary.

Our Sisters: Olcan Watt

Julie McGing

Cephas Wearden

Evelyn Wilson

Margaret Collins who is seriously ill.

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prayer

Remember to pray for our upcoming Assembly, 25 April;

Please remember to uphold in prayer those currently

suffering in Syria;

Pray for world peace, especially in view of current political climate.

prayer

Thérèse would like to thank everyone for their support, prayers and

messages of condolence on the death of her Aunt. The funeral in

Ireland was a great occasion to meet up with family and friends not

seen for many years, and a wonderful time to remember together the

life of her Aunt.

Thank You!

Once I knew I was leaving hospital and going to Elmleigh to recuperate, I phoned my family to let

them know and this is the text I received from my youngest brother:

“That’s great news, but don’t let them put you on the

production line too soon – just start with a little light

work, like putting the labels on the cartons, then

progress to stirring the cream in the vats. We know the

Order has to raise funds so making fake cream is as good

a way as any and it keeps the retired nuns active! Just

take it easy at the beginning.”

He later told me that he had this image of a mini industry, with all the retired sisters involved in

making artificial cream, laughing as they stirred cream, made labels, designed cartons etc! And all

because of the name! Pat Carney

To make you !

On Friday last Zarena and Sharon

invited us to the opening of the

"Sensory Garden", here at Lytham.

As Sharon made her speech of welcome,

the opening ribbon was cut by none other

than Her Majesty herself!

We enjoyed refreshments whilst basking

in the glorious sunshine of the afternoon

and admired the various items which

made it a truly sensory garden.

It will remain now during the summer

months and will be a source of joy and

delight for anyone who chooses to

wander through.

A big thank you to our "Activities Chiefs",

Zarena and Sharon.

Eily May C.P.

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Sister Sheila MacNally was first to finish the cot cover, which she undertook with great enthusiasm. Sisters Maria and Borgia will soon complete their project.

Marino Knitting Club

Carmel Miley led a ritual in the Sacred Space in the school in Kilcullen

on Friday. This was held in memory of a past pupil, Mary Walsh

Cross, who died last year. Mary was in the class of 1966 and she had

memorabilia from her days in school and her family presented them

to the school on Friday. Many of her classmates attended with the

family members and following the ritual enjoyed supper together.

The event was organised by Nessa Dunlea, who was in Mary's class,

and facilitated by Catherine Moynihan, School Principal.

Nessa Dunlea with the sisters of Mary Walsh Cross and her daughter, in the centre, with the framed memorabilia presented to the school in Kilcullen.

Last week I received a

telephone call from Sam

at the Mailing Room—the

Mailing Room supplied

the office franking

machine. Sam advised

that I had won the first

prize of £500 in a recent

draw, and asked if he could take a photo of me receiving the cheque

to assist with their promotion work. The flowers were an added

bonus. (photo shows: Sam, Christine, Betty, Savio & Thomas). Savio

Máire O’Sullivan