Congregation Welcomes Mary Flick as a Novice
On September 15th in Holy Family Chapel in St. Louis, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, their associates, family, and friends gathered to celebrate with Mary Flick as she was formally received into the Novitiate. Using the theme, Journey of Joy, Mary reflected on Luke's Gospel, Chapter 24, the road to Emmaus. As she wove threads of call, family, presence, and community, Mary shared her own journey of discernment. Representing the St. Louis Province Leadership were S. Jean Meier and S. Suzanne Wesley who welcomed Mary and presented her with a copy of the Constitution and a community symbol.
Sister Mary Flick signs the certificate of reception surrounded by Sisters Catherine Filla (left), Jean Meier and Marian Cowan (right)
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About the fleur de lis:
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Historically significant, the image represents the seed/origin of the Sisters of St. Joseph. From it grows a life-giving, bustling tree that nurtures diversity and seeds new possibilities.
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Its glowing center represents the spark/energy of the Creator.
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The cross within the glow represents the CSJ's Christian origin.
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The tree growing from the fleur de lis represents the evolving changes that have and continue to occur within the congregation as they respond to the needs of the times'
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The horizon line suggests the continuum of the CSJ story.
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The falling leaves represent the seeds laid by the congregation.
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The bird represents all that takes flight from the diversity that grows from the congregation.
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Vowed Membership/Becoming a Sister
A woman who wants to share deeply in loving God and serving the "dear neighbor" by becoming a vowed member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, does so through one of the provinces or vice provinces. In a prayerful context, the process begins with candidacy and continues through a two-year novitiate program, at the end of which a women makes profession of the vows of poverty, chastity (celibacy) and obedience. For more information on how to become a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, contact one of the following vocation offices.
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