{"id":23959,"date":"2021-12-19T08:35:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T07:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soeurs-de-la-presentation-de-marie.org\/pom\/?p=23959"},"modified":"2021-12-20T10:49:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T09:49:33","slug":"225-celebrations-province-of-prince-albert-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soeurs-de-la-presentation-de-marie.org\/pom\/225-celebrations-province-of-prince-albert-10\/","title":{"rendered":"225 Celebrations: Province of Prince Albert"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CELEBRATING THE 225th<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY OF<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

MARIE RIVIER\u2019S FOUNDATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

THANKSGIVING FOR THE PAST AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

As we commemorated this special anniversary, many activities took place during September 3rd to September 10th<\/sup>.  In preparation for this celebration we made our spiritual annual retreat by video-conferences.  Sister Genevieve Coriaud, from Castel Gandolfo, animated the retreat with very enriching presentations centered on the Word of God and our Rule of Life which were invitations to contemplate the mystery of God\u2019s love in our daily lives. Her powerful words led us to reflect on the exigencies of the Gospel and our consecration.  Sister Genevieve gave many examples of how the Word of God was at the heart of Marie Rivier\u2019s life.  Our foundress often said,             <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI ONLY WANT TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TO LIVE JESUS CHRIST.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TO WITNESS JESUS CHRIST\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ngg_shortcode_1_placeholderAt the end of the last conference, the sisters expressed their appreciation and gratitude to S. Genevieve.  This was followed by a dynamic virtual message from our General Superior, Mother Marie des Anges.  She stressed the importance of being a presence of Christ in the world:  to live fervently the mission entrusted to Marie Rivier from the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n

In communion with all our international sisters, we joyfully made our way to chapel singing the opening hymn of the Eucharist, \u201cAll are welcome in this place\u201d.<\/em>  Bishop Albert Th\u00e9venot m.afr celebrated the special thanksgiving mass.  After the proclamation of the Word, the bishop encouraged us to remain centered on Christ and to keep alive the spirit of Mother Rivier\u2019s charism.<\/span><\/p>\n

ngg_shortcode_2_placeholderDuring the afternoon gathering, different activities took place.<\/span><\/p>\n

ROOTS and WINGS:<\/strong>     At Sr. Lise\u2019s invitation, on Sept. 10th<\/sup>, Sisters Lucie, Emma and Rita led us in a ritual to say \u2018Good bye\u2019 to our large house on Bishop Pascal Place.  We realize that throughout the years we have been touched; we are grateful for people, for space and for experiences.  Our \u2018roots\u2019 have deepened.  At the same time our \u2018wings\u2019 became stronger.  Macrina Wiederkehr\u2019s words spoken to our reality: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy longing to stay, my longing to go, come wrapped in the same package.\u201d  (Roots and Wings Seasons of your Heart \u2013 Macrina Wiederkehr)   <\/span><\/p>\n

ngg_shortcode_3_placeholderWe had an emotional ritual consisting of a procession leading us outside and coming back carrying a lit vigil light, a symbol of new life, as we sang \u2018<\/strong>O Christ, you have set the world on fire.\u2019  Like Marie Rivier, we are called to be light in the world.  We ended this ritual with a sense of freedom to continue the journey and pilgrimage into something new.   All this because God is faithful!  God is with us as we move forward!   <\/span><\/p>\n

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COMMISSIONING 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Sister Lise Paquette, Provincial Superior, reminded us of our Roots as a Congregation\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018We are Women of Contemplation, of Compassion, of Mission <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Women of the Temple and of the Offering. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We are Women of the Revolution \u2013 1796 \u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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(photo credit:UISG)<\/p>\n

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ngg_shortcode_5_placeholderOur Congregational Roots in France and Quebec have given us wings!  I also want to acknowledge the Roots of many other Cultures present here today through our sisters of different nationalities in our Religious Province of Prince Albert.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the first 12 Sisters of the Presentation in Western Canada stepped off the train in Duck Lake in 1903, they could not have predicted the vast changes in the church and the world over the next century.  They were merely responding to a persistent call to service, courageously leaving behind comfort and familiarity to make Jesus known and loved by the children in their care.  In the 118 years since their arrival here, 367 Sisters of the Presentation have served in western Canada, navigating the ever-changing landscape in a spirit of service, sacrifice, and faith.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 23 communities of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, northern Alberta and northern Ontario, we have carried well Marie Rivier\u2019s dream of education and health care.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2021, \u201cThe pandemic is changing the world and putting us in crisis<\/strong>,\u201d<\/strong> said Pope Francis. However, he insisted, “it is impossible to emerge from a crisis the same as before.  Either we come out better or we come out worse.  And how we emerge depends on the decisions we make.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On September 10th, 2021 during a Commissioning Celebration, Sister Lise Paquette, Provincial Superior called each one by name to live obedience in a privileged manner through a \u2018sending out on mission.\u201d<\/strong> (C40)                        <\/span>                                                                                                      <\/p>\n

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The Theme chosen for the year 2021-2022 <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

 <\/strong>SOWERS OF PROPHETIC HOPE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“Hope gives us wings, connects us with the past and the future”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We are being led to \u2018another\u2019 place as a Province…  <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As individuals…   <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We will want to carry good seeds, fruit of our lives with  <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To whatever and wherever we are called.  <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cA Commitment to Hope.\u201d<\/strong> (Joyce Rupp, The Circle of Life)<\/span><\/h2>\n

We held feathers in the indicated position:  Hold feather up high<\/em>. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                           I honor Jesus Christ, my hope, <\/em>and give Jesus my best energy.  <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Hold feather out in front<\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I keep my eyes on Jesus, my hope, and do not let him out of my sight.                                                             <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Hold feather to the heart. <\/strong><\/em>I listen to Jesus, my hope, and respect what he teaches me.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Hold feather down toward the ground or floor.<\/em>                                          <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I stand strong in Jesus, my hope, and trust in its possibilities.<\/em>  <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Hold feather to the heart I become one with Jesus, my hope, and cherish His presence.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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