The Ursuline Sisters have a little Derby Day fun

The Ursuline Sisters in Maple Mount, Ky., didn’t miss out on watching the 2023 Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. The Sisters had sack suppers. They drew horses in a 25-cent pool. There were 18 horses in this year’s Run for the Roses. Several Sisters gathered to watch the race in the St. Ursula community room, while others watched in their rooms. They enjoyed snacks and key lime pie at the party.

The winners “gladly and surprisingly received their winnings,” Sister Nancy Murphy said. Sister Francis Louise Johnson finished first (she is a two-time winner), Sister Lois Lindle placed second (she is a three-time winner!) while Sister Catherine Barber won third. The following Sisters (listed in order) finished fourth through ninth: Sister Kathleen Dueber, Sister Mary Henning, Sister Catherine Marie Lauterwasser, Sister Emma Anne Munsterman, Sister Nancy Murphy, and Sister Mary Matthias Ward.

Sister Nancy Murphy took the pictures. Mage won the Derby, with Two Phil’s in second place and Angel of Empire finishing third.

Sister Paul Marie Greenwell wears a festive Derby hat.
Sister Marie Joseph Coomes, left, and Sister Catherine Barber enjoy their Derby snacks.
Sister Karla Kaelin, left, Sister Melissa Tipmore, center, and Sister Paul Marie Greenwell are ready for the Run for the Roses.
Sister Ann Patrice Cecil, left, writes down the horse drawn by Sister Rebecca White.
Sister Ann Patrice, left, makes a note of the horse chosen by Sister Mary Henning.
Sister Mary McDermott, left, picks her horse while Sister Ann Patrice keeps track of them.
Sister Ann Patrice writes down the horse picked by Sister Sharon Sullivan.
Sister Claudia Hayden, left, Sister Amelia Stenger and Sister Ann McGrew look at the Derby decorations and refreshments.
Sister Lois Lindle, left, finished in second place, while Sister Francis Louise Johnson, right, finished first. Both Sisters have won before in the Derby competition.

 

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  1. Michele Morek

    Oh, sorry to miss it! We actually had to go to a Serra Club sister appreciation party, so I had to RECORD the Derby…it’s not the same!

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