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Communautés des Etats-Unis

Témoignage de Soeur Rena Mae Gagnon

Sœur Rena Mae Gagnon, de Worcester -MA, témoigne de son voyage d’avril 2023 auprès des religieuses PFM basées à Madagascar. Elle a pu visiter plusieurs lieux de vie, les écoles dispensaires, terres agricoles gérées par les sœurs ainsi que la vie des paroissiens sur l’île.

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La maison de Winthrop (Maine)

It would seem that our most valuable ministry in Winthrop is our religious presence to the parishioners of St. Michael parish and the people of Winthrop. It seems it is more important to witness who we are and not only what we do. Here are a few things that we actually do. Sr. Juanita at her ripe age of 92 is very concerned about ecology and taking care of Mother Earth. She also does Social Justice Advocacy.

Sr. Carol works part-time in parish ministry that involves Faith Formation for the children of St. Francis Church, Christian Initiation for Adults and Children, and is involved with marriage annulments in the parish. She is also the Spiritual Assistant for a regional group of Secular Franciscans in the area.

La maison de Worcester (Massachusets), Jones Street

Hospice Ministry, Sr Jane Oliver

After my Mom died, I went on Sabbatical. There, I made a discernment of my next ministry. Through Mom, God showed me my gifts that can be well used in service with those persons living with a terminal illness, and are in need of extra support and care. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant/ Home Health Aide… a direct caregiver. I take care of the person’s personal care. However, it goes beyond that. This ministry goes beyond physical care. It is all about PRESENCE. The quality of my presence speaks loudly. I care for the person, but, it is their whole milieu involved, environment, family members, etc.. I respond to the need for family member involved… just having a cup of tea with them means so much. For me, this ministry is to be a companion on this Sacred journey they are on. And I am privileged to be allowed to walk with them on their journey/ passage towards end of life.

Ministry Adrienne lamoureux

The first work of the day is organizing bookkeeping: paying bills, filling receipts, and preparing deposits, and completing monthly reports.

As a member of a group I assemble quilt squares to donate, to be assembled and given away or raffled. Knitting hats, scarfs, blankets and dish clothes to give to whoever needs them. Watercolor painting is very interesting and a relaxing pass time, and the paintings make nice gifts for family and friends.

My second ad-vocation is providing music at liturgical celebrations for the elderly residents who live in a nursing home.

La maison de Worcester (Massachusets), Coburn Avenue

Rena Mae’s ministry

Sr. Rena Mae Gagnon teaches English as a Second Language to Adults (ESL) at the Marie Anne Center.

She is also responsible to coordinate the speakers for the Advent and Lenten Prayer Program at the Marie Anne Center.

She chairs the Social Justice & Peace Committee at the parish.

Sr. Rena also helps a refugee family by taking them to their medical and dental appointments; preparing their special needs child for first communion; helping the young daughter and her cousin to learn to knit and crochet as well as to cook and bake .

Hilda-ministry

Sr. Hilda Chasse does sewing for Abby’s House Thrift Shop, proceeds of sales help women and children in need housed at Abby’s House.

She receives food and clothing donations which she forwards to needy families and the parish’s food pantry.

Weekly she gets milk donation from Abby’s surplus and takes it to a large refugee family in the parish.

Sister Hilda has a telephone ministry to the sick and lonely.