Parish Missions

During the months of September and October, 1997, Sr. Brigid and Sr. Jan gave the Parish Mission, "Healing Life's Hurts", at the following parishes in Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska:

September 22, 23	Blessed Sacrament, Springfield, IL
September 24, 25	St. Mary's, Farmersville, IL
September 29, 30	St. James, Riverton, IL
October 1, 2	St. Patrick's, Springfield, IL
October 6, 7	St. Agnes, Springfield, IL
October 8, 9	Our Lady of Lourdes, Decatur, IL
October 13, 14	St. Mary's, Taylorville, IL
October 20, 21	Holy Rosary, Glenwood, IA
October 22, 23	St. Bridget's, Omaha, NE
October 27, 28	St. Gerald's, Ralston, NE

Testimonies to the Lord's healing love during the Missions:

• I received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time in five years. It strengthened my commitment to my family. Last night, for the first time in seven years (since my husband was killed), I was able to sleep without medication. DK, 45

• The calcium deposits in my arms and legs have gotten smaller. EA, 50

• I feel good about me. My heart feels light. MD, 71

• I held a grudge against someone for ten years and I was able to forgive her. The pain in my back, which I had for ten years, was healed. TC, 53

• I had a jammed thumb and it hurt for two days but after the first night of the mission it went away. I want to be a nicer kid. MR, 14

Upcoming Events

A "Life in the Spirit Retreat Weekend" will be offered November 7-9, 1997 at the Knights of Columbus Building, 1555 Grant St., Denver, CO.

Sr. Angeline and Sr. Jan left for Poland on July 14, 1997 arriving in Warsaw on July 15. This was not the best of times to be going to Poland. Terrible flooding had occured due to an unusual amount of rain and to the opening up of the dams in the country. And the worst part of the flooding was right in the area around Lubin. The Sisters left Warsaw by car for Lubin which was an eight hour trip due to road closures and the need to take alternate roads which added to the travel time. The Sisters arrived safely in Lubin but exhausted.

ACTS II Board of Directors Meeting.

The ACTS II Board of Directors Meeting began on July 17 and ended on July 20. It was amazing that everyone arrived for this meeting despite the floods. The dedication and commitment of the directors was a great witness to the Sisters.

Follow-Up Leadership Formation Training.

The Annual Follow-Up Leadership Formation Training began on July 22 and ended on July 27. Although many had a longer trip to make and were not sure whether they would be able to get through to Lubin due to the flooding, they all headed out in the direction of Lubin and made it safely and on time for the Training. They came from all parts of Poland: from Gdansk and Gdynia in the northwest part of the country; from Suwalki in the northeast part; Legnica; Warsaw; and Cracow. Forty?one people participated. This certainly gives evidence of the great dedication and commitment of the Polish people to the ACTS II Process and their desire for ongoing training.

Association of the Community of the New Covenant.

On July 27, the last day of the Follow-Up Leadership Formation Training, time was given over to the topic of the Association beginning in Poland.

Meetings.