Sisters enjoy a day of artistic flair

Ursuline Sister Larraine Lauter began her ministry as an art teacher. She was happy when Sister Alicia Coomes asked her to come lead a day of art instruction for the Sisters in Saint Joseph Villa on April 18, 2022. Sister Larraine leads Water With Blessings in Louisville, but took a day off to share some smiles with the Sisters. Here are some pictures from the day.

Sister Larraine Lauter, standing, oversees Sister Pat Rhoten’s drawing, as Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney, center, and Sister Sara Marie Gomez begin their projects.
Sister Rose Karen Johnson laughs as she awaits some new markers to begin her project.
Sister Larraine smiles as Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney demonstrates her abstract painting.
Sister Pat Lynch, standing, assistant congregational leader, stops by to admire the artwork of Sister Mary Gerald Payne, left, and Sister Mary Agnes VonderHaar.
Sister Alicia Coomes, standing, coordinator of pastoral care for the Sisters in the Villa, helps Sister Rose Karen Johnson draw on her butterfly.
Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney smiles as she adds some white to her abstract painting. Sister Larraine told the Sisters, “It’s all about expression, not the finished product.”
Sister Larraine, left, and Sister Lois Lindle share a laugh as Sister Larraine draws a butterfly for Sister Lois to paint.
Sister Larraine finishes her butterfly with a flourish. She and Sister Lois taught together at St. Bernard School in Louisville in 1981-82. It was Sister Larraine’s first mission.
Sister Sara Marie Gomez puts some finishing touches on her butterfly.
Sister Mary Agnes VonderHaar mixes the colors she wants for her butterfly.
Sister Mary Gerald Payne paints the butterfly Sister Larraine drew for her.
Sister Larraine, left, and Sister Sara Marie Gomez laugh as Sister Larraine prepares some more paint. The two served together at Cathedral School in Owensboro, Ky., from 1985-87.
Sister Lois Lindle adds some red to the hearts within her butterfly.
Sister Larraine helps Sister Mary Agnes VonderHaar attach a piece to her butterfly.