2020 Gratitude Tea

Valentine’s week at Maple Mount means an opportunity to say “thank you” for the tasks the Ursuline Sisters at the Motherhouse do throughout the year that aren’t part of their ministry. The 10th annual Gratitude High Tea was Feb. 13, 2020 in the Motherhouse dining room, featuring a variety of treats made by the food service staff. Here are some pictures from the day.

Debbie Dugger, standing, activities coordinator for Saint Joseph Villa, fills Sister Nancy Murphy’s teacup, as Sister Lois Lindle, left, and Sister Sheila Anne Smith enjoy their treats.
A line forms for ice cream as Sister Alicia Coomes, right, does the dipping. The sisters in line are, from left, Sisters Michael Ann Monaghan, Francis Louise Johnson and Marie Joseph Coomes.
The consensus of this table is “everything is delicious.” From left are Sisters Eva Boone, Teresa Riley, Mary Patrick McDonagh and Rebecca White.
Randy Shelby, director of Motherhouse Services, pours tea for Sister Pat Rhoten, right, who organizes the Gratitude Tea each year. Sister Francis Louise Johnson gives Randy’s pouring technique high marks.
Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney, left, Sister Mary Gerald Payne, center, and Sister Joyce Marie Cecil know the identity of the mystery sister with her back to the camera. Do you? (Hint: It’s Sister Rose Karen Johnson.)
Sister Ruth Gehres, left, Sister Mary Henning, center, and Sister Marie Joseph Coomes seem to be debating over which treat tasted the best.
Randy Shelby is serving two-fisted as he talks with Sister Kathleen Dueber. Her tablemates are Sister Marie Montgomery, left, Sister Rose Jean Powers, right, and Sister Naomi Aull.
Sister Alicia Coomes, left, assists Sister Marie Bosco Wathen in getting just the right number of peanuts on her ice cream.
The tables were decorated for Valentine’s Day with a potpourri of treats for the sisters.
Sister Pat Rhoten finally gets a chance to try some of the sweets on display.

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