Community Days 2019

One of the most enjoyable weeks of the year at Maple Mount is when the Ursuline Sisters come home for Community Days. The 2019 Community Day were July 10-13, with all but two of the sisters making it back to Mount Saint Joseph. Here are photos from the days, shot by our intrepid photographer, Sister Ruth Gehres.

Sister Mary Ellen Backes, left, and Sister Ann Patrice Cecil gather in the Motherhouse Chapel for the opening session July 10.
Sister Julia Head, left, Sister Francis Louise Johnson, center, and Sister Karla Kaelin enjoy some camaraderie in the chapel.
From left, Sister Monica Seaton, Sister Catherine Kaufman and Sister Michele Ann Intravia prepare for Sister Amelia Stenger’s address to the community.
Sister Betsy Moyer, left, shares a laugh with Sister Marilyn Mueth following the opening of Community Days.
An annual tradition of Community Days is for the members of the Leadership Council to serve ice cream to the sisters. Here Sister Judith Nell Riney fills a bowl for Sister Catherine Kaufman.
Sister Pam Mueller hands two scoops to Sister Mary Angela Matthews.
Sister Pat Lynch digs deep as Sister Fran Wilhelm awaits her treat. Standing at back, Sister Cheryl Clemons visits with Sister Mary Gerald Payne.
Sister Dianna Ortiz, seated, is joined by Sister Grace Simpson, left, and Sister Larraine Lauter in the dining room.
Sister Cecelia Joseph Olinger, left, and Sister Mary McDermott enjoy some conversation over ice cream. Both sisters are celebrating jubilees of religious profession this year.
Sister Margaret Ann Aull, left, and Sister Rosanne Spalding polish off some ice cream. The two live together in Owensboro and minister at different churches.
Sister Betsy Moyer, left, knows Sister Elaine Burke is always in a good mood if someone is serving ice cream.
Sister Sheila Anne Smith, left, visits with Sister Mary Ellen Backes, who serves in Springfield, Ill.
Sister Marcella Schrant, left, and Sister Alfreda Malone get ready for the first day of meetings on July 11.
Sister Monica Seaton, left, and Sister Stephany Nelson obviously got the memo to wear matching shirts.
Martha Alle, left, director of Finance for the Ursuline Sisters, brought her staff over for part of her presentation, since the sisters on mission often talk to them on the phone, but haven’t met the newer members. From left are Ashley Miller, Sherry Newton and Tammy Brown.
Sister Nancy Murphy, left, visits with Sister Marilyn Mueth during a break. The two ministered nearby when Sister Nancy served in Belleville, Ill.
Duane Helwig, left, and Terry McLaughlin of Community Living Solutions take a break from their presentation to the sisters.
Sister Dianna Ortiz, left, and Sister Elaine Burke are all smiles as the first day of meetings wraps up.
Sister Sheila Anne Smith, left, and Sister Rebecca White spend a little dining room time catching up.
While listening to some live music performed by Dennis Mayfield, Sister Mary Celine Weidenbenner, center, leads Sister Michael Ann Monaghan, left, and Sister Eva Boone in an impromptu jitterbug.
The sisters accept their applause after their dance turn.
Sister Ruth Gehres visits with musician Dennis Mayfield. He is the son of Ruth Ann Barr Mayfield, A51, who was Sister Ruth’s classmate at Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Many members of the Mayfield family are in music groups that play in local churches and other events.
Carolyn Larocco, left, who manages the sisters’ investments, poses with Sister Judith Nell Riney following the discussion of investments. Sister Judith Nell oversees the Finance office.
One can never tell when the paparazzi is going to snap a photo, as Sister Michele Morek discovers.
Sister Alicia Coomes, left, said something to make Sister Pat Lynch laugh as the Friday meetings concluded.
Father Larry Hostetter, president of Brescia University, makes a presentation about Brescia during Saturday’s meeting.
The recording secretaries for Community Days, Sister Julia Head, left, and Sister Betsy Moyer, smile as they realize their work is almost over.
Another year of Community Days comes to a close as four members of the Leadership Council put their papers away. From left are Councilors Sister Pam Mueller and Sister Judith Nell Riney, Congregational Leader Sister Amelia Stenger, and Assistant Congregational Leader Pat Lynch.
Sister Paul Marie Greenwell, left, and Sister Ann Patrice Cecil are all dressed up to attend the Mass honoring the sisters celebrating jubilees on Sunday, July 14.
Sister George Mary Hagan is happy to be an Ursuline Sister.

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