Gather the Wisdom
Weave the Dream
Sunday afternoon began with the Delegate Workshop, opened by the Province Leadership Team. Sister Mary Elizabeth Miller welcomed the delegates and introduced Facilitator Marge Kloos, SC. Sister Sharon Gray led the Assembly Prayer. Sister Barbara Flores reviewed the Modes of Participation.
Sister Marge reviewed the role of the Delegates, Assembly Intentions and the agenda. Sister Mary Elizabeth then explained the Amendment to the Bylaws and the Amendment to the Western Province Government Plan.
The Assembly was officially opened by Sister Mary Elizabeth. The Opening Ritual was led by the Prayer Committee, who weaved in the Assembly theme in a creative way. A “wise weaver woman” used her loom as her “apprentices” danced with yarn throughout the room, weaving the attendees together. Assembly Secretary Judy Raley, SCN, called each delegate by name.
The Assembly room walls are dressed with photos of the SCNs who have passed since the last Western Province Assembly. The 94 photos are woven together with yarn.
The day concluded with announcements from Steering Committee Co-Chairs Anne Marie O’Shea and Brenda Gonzales.
Dear Sisters as you are gathered for your Province Assembly, I pray for God’s blessings on each one of you. May the Holy Spirit lead you and guide you. May all be well with you. Each one of you is in my prayers.
Weaving – among the first ministries on the small band of sisters on the Kentucky frontier in 1812-1813…. wishing you blessings of wisdom, insight, energy, and love during this most important week.
Dear Sisters praying for you all as you weave the dreams for the Future during these sacred days . May God’s Abundance of Blessings and Guidance be upon each one of you.
Gathering wisdom, weaving dreams!! What more is needed!!There will be Miracles in your Assembly. With you in prayer
As you gather the wisdom and weave your dreams, I pray that the Spirit of our God accompanies each of you at every moment of your journey together these days. With you in prayers, Nimmie
Dear Sisters,
As you gather wisdom to weave dreams for the future may you experience the power of the Spirit in a powerful way. I am with you in prayer.
I pray for you dear sisters with love. I continue to hold you in my prayers. As I glanced through these photographs I experienced oneness in spirit.
Blessings on each of you sisters as you walk through this sacred time together. Indeed a very meaningful ritual at the opening of this assembly, very moving. Holding each of you in my prayers especially those who are discerning for leadership. All shall be well!
Praying for you all Sisters with love and affection. May the spirit of God be with each of you.
Beena Chirackal
All the best dear Sisters in WP. Prayers are with you as you gathered the wisdom God to weave your dreams. May the spirit God journey with you.
My prayers to all of you as you move into the sacred journey of weaving the future. May each of you be attuned to the whispering of the spirit. I hold each one of you in my prayers as you journey together in the days to come. May God be with each one of you and help you in all aspects of your discussions and deliberation. Love to each one of you.
Usha.
The pictures of the 94 Sisters who have died since our last province assembly seem to be a reminder that they are present with us, embracing us, surrounding us, praying for us and with us.
Prayers and blessings to each of you dear sisters as your Assembly is in progress. My the Lord help you to gather all the wisdom especially as those who are discerning for the leadership.
A beautiful and meaningful opening to the Western Province Assembly! Much gratitude to all who planned and took part in the opening ritual.
Prayers for all of you, WP Sisters, as you gather wisdom and weave your dreams. May the God of wisdom walk with each of you as you move through the Assembly. Special prayers for those who are discerning for leadership.