On our Way Soon!

We are on our way to New Bern to welcome 4 new Associates today with their covenant signing.

 We are so happy to have been able to spend time with Sister Jean Louise and with Sister Carol Tuesday evening and to pray with them.  Sister Jean Louise introduced us to a new song, "You Are Called to Tell the Story" by Marty Haugen.  We have talked in the past of God Winks and how comforting they can be.  We have talked about hearing God speak to us in many and varied ways; through others, through readings, through nature, through art, even a gentle breeze.  Once again He was there with us in the gathering of our circle. I had something in the back of my mind I did not share it with the circle (I did share it with Sister Jean Louise afterwards), God let me know he had heard me and gave me my answer at the same time in Sister Jean Louise's reflection for the night.  

On the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, due to circumstances that have come about, I will be leading our parish family in a scripture and communion services that week. While I  lead these services in awe that I have been given this gift, I am well aware of the ones that will not attend due to the fact that it is a scripture and communion service and not a Mass.  I feel their disappointment when this happens and I question "am I one one to be leading this service?".

Here are some of the words to this song and an answer to my question.

You are called to tell the story,

passing words of life along...

You are called to teach the rhythm...

hand in hand with strangers, friends,

You are called to set the table...

feeding all with signs of love.

and the reflection by Monika K Hellwig  ..."We are called to active leadership in the church and in the world."

We ended with a quote by T S Elliot, "Lead us, guide us O Wisdom Sophia, "Do [we] dare?...Do [we] dare/Disturb the universe."  

All I could do is laugh and as Maggie would say, "Yes Lord, I hear you."  Do I dare, do I dare to lead this scripture and communion service?  Yes Lord, I dare but only with your wisdom and guidance calling me to tell your story.

  

You are Invited to an Open House

The Seniors of Holy Trinity would like to invite you to an Open House at the Parish House in Bear Grass this coming Sunday from 12 - 4 to say Thank you to Sister Kieran for all that she has done for the Parishoners.  If you have a Facebook page, please check out The Enterprise link for this Friday's paper and see the front page article entitled "Williams' tenure in Martin county comes to an end."  Once the paper comes out tomorrow I will try to post the whole article here for everyone to see. 

Cracked ones are the ones that let in the light.

This is a quote by David Ogilvy that I have hanging in my office that went along with our last discussion.  As your May 7 retreat day approaches, I pray that Mother Mary will be with each of you, wrapping her mantal around you, leading you to her son, our brother Jesus, so you may rest in Him.

a Poem that was shared

After A While

After a while you learn the subtle difference between

            holding a hand and chaining a soul,

And you learn that love doesn't mean learning and

            company doesn't mean security,

And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts

            and presents aren't promises,

And you begin to accept your defeat with your head

            up and you eyes open, with the grace of an adult,

            not the grief of a child,

And you learn to build all you roads on today

            because tomorrow ground is too uncertain for

            plans.

After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if

            you get too much.

So you plant your own garden and decorate your own

            soul, instead of waiting for someone else to bring you

            flowers.

And you learn that you really can endure...

That you really are strong,

And you really do have worth.

Veronica A. Shoffstall

IHM Summer Service Project

Sister Jean Louise has assured us if anyone from here would like to go they will make living arrangements available.

Meeting Sunday April 7 at St Paul's in New Bern

Happy Easter Everyone,

Do you have a favorite picture from this Easter that you would like to share.  I received this one on my Facebook account and while I do not know the photographer or his story, I found this picture drawing me back again and again to look at it.  The red, orange, and golden colors speak to me of the divinity of Jesus and the rising of a new dawn.  In my imagination I can see Jesus sitting here above the city, looking down at the graveyard he had just walked out of.  Not quite ready to leave yet, thinking about all he had just gone through, waiting.  I think that is what I get out of this picture the most is Jesus is waiting.  Not impatiently but at peace enjoying the view and his thoughts.




How about a favorite picture of our new pope, Pope Francis.

Is there one you like better than another?
What story does it tell?
Bring it with you Sunday and share with the group.

See you Sunday!!!

Happy Easter! from Sister Jean Louise

Now is the moment of our metanoia  - 

a season of change; a time of  forward movement.

Together we rejoice in the abundance and fullness of life 

which we are called to embrace and to share.  

  Our Transformation.  Our Spring.  

Happy Easter!  

EASTER REFLECTION

  

I will not die but live and declare the deeds of our God. 

                                                                            Ps 118:17

This is from the Sisters of St Joseph of LaGrange
For more please visit their website at
www.ministryofhearts.org