Western Kentucky Associates Celebrate Feast of Saint Nicholas with Ursuline Sisters Dec. 3, 2016

For the fourth year, Ursuline Associates from Western Kentucky came to Saint Joseph Villa on Dec. 3, 2016, to celebrate the feast of Saint Nicholas by throwing a party for the sisters who live at Maple Mount. The associates work throughout the year preparing for the party and will begin planning for next year’s the day after Christmas, said Associate Risë Karr. The sisters were served treats, got festive headwear to keep, and got presents from Santa. Here are some pictures from the day.

Associates, from left, Betty Boren, Risë Karr, Mike Sullivan, Santa Claus, along with Vicki Kloss and Debbie Dugger, activities coordinator at Maple Mount, stop for a photo. Once again, Associate John Wood never seemed to be around when Santa was there.
Sister Marian Powers laughs with Betsy Mullins, director of development for the Ursuline Sisters.
Sister Pat Lynch, center, listens to Sister Marie Julie Fecher, left, and Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney during the party.
Sister Judith Osthoff, left, shares a smile with Sister Emerentia Wiesner.
Sister Mary Jude Cecil, left, poses with Vicki Kloss, who attends functions with the Western Kentucky Associates. Vicki’s late sister, Pat Sullivan, was an associate.
From left, Sisters Mary Jude Cecil and Martha Keller laugh as they compare gift bags with Sister Diane Marie Payne, standing, and Sister Emma Cecilia Busam.
Sister Joan Walz, left, joins Sister Rosalin Thieneman in looking over the LED lighted snowman she received as a present from Santa.
Sister Jane Miriam Hancock smiles as the group of more than 60 sisters and associates sang her “Happy Birthday.” She turned 93 on Dec. 3.
Sister Joseph Angela Boone proudly wore the candy cane antlers to see Santa.
Sister Marie William Blyth studies the ornament she received from Santa, and decides whether to join in any reindeer games.
Sister Joseph Angela Boone, left, and Sister Eva Boone share cookies with Santa.
Sister Emma Cecilia Busam listens as Betsy Mullins, director of development, points out something on the table.
Sister Emerentia Wiesner, left, and Sister Clarita Browning enjoy their goody bags.
Sister Mary Elizabeth Krampe, left, and Sister Marie Michael Hayden, right, talk with Sister Rebecca White as they enjoy some treats.
Sister Dorothy Helbling laughs as she poses with Santa, who had a little trouble with his beard.
Ursuline Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney, left, reacts to something Sister Mary Lois Speaks, right, said, as Sister Clara Reid looks on.
Sister Mary Agnes VonderHaar, left, and Sister Sheila Anne Smith enjoy a visit from Santa.
Associate Risë Karr, left, and Associate Betty Boren, right, pose with Sister Marie Julie Fecher.
Sister Paul Marie Greenwell, left, and her sister, Sister Margaret Marie Greenwell, share time together at the party.
Ursuline Associates Elaine Wood, left, and Betty Boren smile as they sign cards for the sisters.
Ursuline Associates Mike Sullivan, Elaine Wood, Ursuline Sister Teresa Riley and Associate Risë Karr prepare gift bags for the sisters in the Guest House prior to the party.
Sister Francis Louise Johnson, left, and Associate Betty Boren make each other laugh during the party.
Sister Marie Bosco Wathen, right, chats with Associate Phyllis Troutman.
Sister Alfreda Malone is all smiles as she enjoys her treats.
Sister Teresa Riley, left, and Associate Phyllis Troutman laugh at the party. Phyllis and Sister Mary Lois Speaks came from central Kentucky to join the fun.
Sister Rose Jean Powers, left, Sister Pat Lynch and Sister Celine Leeker engage in some high level Christmas discussion.
Associate Risë Karr hugs Sister Mary Jude Cecil after the party. Sister Mary Jude met with the Western Kentucky Associates during her years ministering in Paducah.
Sister Nancy Murphy was all smiles as she was visited by Associate Mike Sullivan and Santa. Once again, Associate John Wood was nowhere to be found.
Sister Michael Marie Friedman, left, chats with Sister George Mary Hagan as Sister Mary Jude Cecil puts down her drink.
Santa tries to find out if Sister Mary Patrick McDonagh has been naughty or nice this year, as Betsy Mullins and Sister Marie Bosco Wathen look on.
Associates Risë Karr and Betty Boren, Vicki Kloss and Sister Martha Keller sing “Happy Birthday” to Sister Jane Miriam Hancock.
Santa joins Sister Marietta Wethington, center, and Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney for some holiday cheer.

Comments

  1. Fran DeJarnett

    Looks like everyone had a GREAT time! All the Sisters look so happy and festive! May God Bless You all! Merry Christmas!

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