"For all that has been, thanks
For all that shall be, yes"

Dag Hammerskjold, Markings

With this quotation, we begin a new feature, our monthly meditation. Using pictures taken by the Sisters and others and simple messages, we invite you to pause and ponder. It is fitting that the first feature addresses thanksgiving, acceptance and the fall life-in-death activity of nature, as the seeds disperse...

Read on for other beginnings: a ministry, a novice, retreat possibilities and a lecture series. Once again, we invite you to get to know our Sisters and Associates. Encounter them in our "Meet a Sister," "Vocation Stories" and "Meet an Associate" sections.

We look forward to what fall brings us! May it bring you every blessing.

Contents:

1. Prayers: Nature Meditation and Thanksgiving Day
2. Meet Sister Mechtilde O'Mara CSJ
3. My Vocation Story: Sister Georgette Gregory CSJ
4. Meet Associate Ann Mullan
5. News
   New CSJ Novice
   New program: "Our Foremothers in Faith" Vocation convention
6. Calendar
   St. Joseph Commercial School Reunion
   Sr. Ellen Leonard speaks in London, ON
7. A New FAQ (frequently asked question)
8. Subscribe or unsubscribe

1. Prayers: Nature Meditation and Thanksgiving Day
   Visit our Pray with Us section, and see the latest addition, our Nature Meditation at www.csj-to.ca/Pray_with_us/meditations.php. Remember the story of Jesus curing the 10 lepers and being thanked by only one of them? Reflect on this scripture passage, which relates so well to the season at www.csj-to.ca/Pray_with_us/prayers.php.
2. Meet Sister Mechtilde O'Mara CSJ
   Well known for her teaching of the classics, research and administration at the University of Toronto, Sister Mechtilde admits that "my work has been my delight these many years..." Read more at www.csj-to.ca/Who_we_are/Meet_us/meet_a_sister.php
3. My Vocation Story: Sister Georgette Gregory CSJ
   In which the "tomboy" twin enters the novitiate at age 18 and begins a life dedicated to service…find more at www.csj-to.ca/Join_us/vocation_stories.php
4. Meet Associate Ann Mullan
   This CSJ Associates is a seeker "looking for a deeper commitment both spiritually and in my relationship with others." Come meet her at www.csj-to.ca/Who_we_are/Meet_us/meet_an_associate.php.
5. News
   Meet our "New CSJ Novice" and see how the Sisters welcome a new member at www.csj-to.ca/Whats_new/News/2004/divinia_9_20_04.php
   Learn about a new program at Mustard Seed called "Our Foremothers in Faith" at www.csj-to.ca/Whats_new/News/2004/foremothers_9_17_04.php
   Some of our Sisters attend a Vocation convention - learn more at www.csj-to.ca/Whats_new/News/2004/conf_10_1_04.php.
6. Calendar
   If you attended this school, don't miss the St. Joseph Commercial School Reunion - learn more at www.csj-to.ca/Whats_new/calendar.php#150
   Dr. Ellen Leonard CSJ speaks on "Feminist Voices in Theology" at London's Religious Life Lecture Series; see www.csj-to.ca/Whats_new/calendar.php#theology
7. A New FAQ
   An office with neither floor nor walls - what is it? For the answer go to www.csj-to.ca/Join_us/faqs.php#office
8. Subscribe or unsubscribe
   www.csj-to.ca/Whats_new/newsletter.php

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