Sisters’ Irish eyes were smiling as they celebrated St. Patrick’s Day

The Ursuline Sisters had the luck of the Irish with them on the evening of March 16, 2023. It was a full house in the dining room on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day – the celebration of the patron saint of Ireland. The Sisters and a few guests enjoyed a meal that included green Jell-O and green punch. They listened to other Sisters reciting Irish blessings and jokes, and they joined in singing Irish music. Sister Catherine Marie Lauterwasser played two Irish songs on the piano. The group also had fun watching Ursuline Associate Doreen Abbott teach Sister Suzanne Sims how to dance an Irish jig.

On Friday afternoon, March 17, Sisters in Saint Joseph Villa had an ice cream party, played some “Truth or Blarney,” and took turns reading Irish limericks in their best Irish accents. Here are several pictures from the parties.

Sister Suzanne Sims, director of Local Community Life for the Ursuline community, gets ready to distribute special minty green desserts.
Sister Catherine Marie Lauterwasser entertains the crowd by playing the piano while singing a couple of Irish ballads. Sister Catherine Marie has often served as the cantor for Mass at Maple Mount.
These Sisters enjoy singing along to “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” during the party. Left to right are Sister Marie Carol Cecil, Sister Melissa Tipmore, and Sister Luisa Bickett.
The music was merry as these Ursuline Sisters sang along with a few Irish tunes, including “Oh Danny Boy” and “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.” Seated, left to right, are Sister Mary Matthias Ward, Sister Susan Mary Mudd, Sister Mary Henning, Sister Kathleen Dueber, and (back to camera) Sister Elaine Burke.
Sister Michael Ann Monaghan tells the partygoers some Irish trivia, including the fact that residents of Ireland call the country their “homeland.” Sister Elaine Burke made the sign hanging over the entranceway.
Sister Maureen O’Neill, left, Sister George Mary Hagan, center, and Sister Marie Bosco Wathen smile during the celebration.
Father Ray Goetz, Motherhouse chaplain, dressed for the occasion in a green hat. He was joined by Sister Francis Louise Johnson, left, and Sister Pat Rhoten, who both wore green for the gathering.
Sister Chanh Ngo, a student at Brescia University and a Sister of Our Lady of Unity of Bac Ninh, left, enjoys her meal while talking to Sister Karla Kaelin. Sister Chanh spent her spring break with the Ursuline Sisters and told them how much she enjoyed their hospitality.
This group was having a rollicking good time at the gathering. Left to right are Sister Eva Boone, Sister Paul Marie Greenwell, Carlita Logan, and Sister Rebecca White. Sister Rebecca and Carlita met one another at nursing school more than 40 years ago, and she was visiting from St. Louis.
Ursuline Associate Doreen Abbott shows Sister Suzanne Sims some Irish dance steps during dinner. Doreen is the coordinator of Ursuline Partnerships at Mount Saint Joseph.
At the March 17 ice cream party, Sister George Mary Hagan reads her limerick, but she mostly used her Nelson County, Ky., accent.
Sister Ruth Gehres said she didn’t have any Irish blood, so she skipped the accent to read her limerick.
Sister Pat Rhoten, donning her lucky Irish hat, used a convincing accent to read her rhyme.
By far the best Irish accent went to Sister Kathleen Dueber, who was so good she was given two limericks to read.

Comments

  1. Sr. Jeannette Fennewald

    Looks and sounds like a delightful time celebrating whatever Irish blood you have.

  2. Michele Morek

    Faith and Begorrah! so sorry I missed that. We are having Chinese for St. Paddy’s supper!

  5. TAMMY VERNON

    I miss the St. Patrick’s Day party and especially how much Sr. Michael Ann enjoyed the day. Looks like everyone had a grand time. Miss all the Sisters.

  6. Patricia Reynolds

    Love seeing all the Irish eyes a-smilin’, especially Sister Michael Ann MONAGHAN!! ☘❤ ☘

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