tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15760151421286155772024-02-19T12:36:53.191-06:00AASH PAST PRESIDENT MERMusings, News and Quotes relative to the Society of the Sacred Heart and its Alumni ... past, present and future. This blog also has links to other Sacred Heart websites. One feature is a list of books by Sacred Heart alum authors.Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.comBlogger517125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-91848119285190310972022-05-06T11:30:00.025-05:002022-05-07T13:53:25.734-05:00#OnThisDay in 1882: THE MEANING BEHIND "BLUE HYACINTH DAY"
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="864" height="373" i="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mrdi6WW5VWbdwT29WC33n-f_j3Tnz0m369nBSRYEqq1CiS-jxEMHAPHfG9ysRy-ga8mhKsdLNwwKKGrq5U_gkbqFWqKANBFXA9aCiezrnzbNSvNP2W8qqgGA90j1vHZhKflVPBAYj1zOsOEw_BZDy3HqSKhnL2SVGEXNTmSyJEA0n5L4RLJtO8mF/w400-h373/Regent's%20Park_10.5x10.5TG_V2%20copyright.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #4143bf;">"Then and there standing beside a bed of blue hyacinths,<br />the word of God came to me and I saw it all."</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">Today, the Society of the Sacred Heart and schools all over the world refer to this day as </span><span style="color: #2f5597; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">Blue Hyacinth Day. </span><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">It was on this day, 140 years ago that after much discernment Janet Erskine Stuart made a life changing decision to enter the Society of the Sacred Heart at Roehampton. </span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">Janet, born in 1857, was the youngest child of the Reverend Andrew Godfrey Stuart, the Rector in Cottesmore, Rutland, England, and a priest of the Church of England. At the age of 21, Janet had converted to Catholicism and considering her father’s reputation this decision was most likely not well received. The 1881 census records show Janet as a “visitor” living in the civil parish of St. George at 27 Curzon St., London, England, with William Ross, a flax spinner, and his wife Harriet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">The above image entitled </span><i><span style="color: #2f5597; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">"Regent's Park" </span></i><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">depicts the site where, on May 6, 1882, Janet felt the presence of God and her decision to enter the Society of the Sacred Heart became clear to her. Regent's Park was abloom at this time of year with tulips, daffodils, and fragrant hyacinths. This was her aha moment as she exclaimed, </span><i><span style="color: #2f5597; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">"then and there standing beside a bed of blue hyacinths, the word of God came to me, and I saw it all."<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">In London, Janet had met a Jesuit priest, Father Gallwey who suggested that she spend time in prayerful reflection with the Religious of the Sacred Heart in Roehampton. Father Gallwey would later write to the nuns that <i>“If Miss Stuart should offer herself for the Society, she should not be refused. She is the most complete person I have ever known.”</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">On September 16, 1882, Janet Erskine Stuart entered the noviceship, and soon after taking her final vows of profession in 1889, Mother Stuart was named Mistress of Novices; in 1894 she became Superior Vicar. On August 27, 1911, after the death of Mabel Digby, RSCJ, Mother Stuart was elected the Sixth Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">The 20<sup>th</sup> Century offered Reverend Mother Stuart the ability to see the RSCJ communities modernized with electricity and the telephone. Despite being cloistered she traveled the world incognito becoming acquainted with many of the RSCJ in their communities. Her personal visits had a long and lasting impact on the religious sisters she met. In the late summer of 1914, as the German occupation of Brussels began Mother Stuart left her administrative offices in Ixelles, Brussels and traveled back to Roehampton where she arrived in poor health. Janet Erskine Stuart died on October 21, 1914 and is buried in the Sacred Heart Chapel in Roehampton. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">Over a century since her death, Janet Erskine Stuart’s essays, poems, and published works, continue to inspire to this day. So, on May 6<sup>th</sup>, </span><span style="color: #2f5597; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">Blue Hyacinth Day </span><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">was established by the Society of the Sacred Heart to commemorate Janet Erskine Stuart’s experience in Regent’s Park. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlN-8FbWN5EZBqide7mNcyVQDnMoHhNkoJ7uNVm1eagb5-zj1gLA6yEHxq05KjtGwrfPgoFYJyxvqzgfNb6P5zx37C9i6kFMJ6rzjmuG_14qk1F2F1mqceyr7LQ3HyLhvOxL7L0CIfSTgsdZBUmlQdNzxga8IFdnZI73iwJhza_cn0o8qXd3NgtOCX/s350/janet_erskine_stuart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlN-8FbWN5EZBqide7mNcyVQDnMoHhNkoJ7uNVm1eagb5-zj1gLA6yEHxq05KjtGwrfPgoFYJyxvqzgfNb6P5zx37C9i6kFMJ6rzjmuG_14qk1F2F1mqceyr7LQ3HyLhvOxL7L0CIfSTgsdZBUmlQdNzxga8IFdnZI73iwJhza_cn0o8qXd3NgtOCX/s320/janet_erskine_stuart.jpg" width="229" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ<br />(1857-1914)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798213.567879763821153 -122.7860482 70.188347436178844 -52.473548199999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-16968420373554948912020-04-16T15:00:00.000-05:002020-04-17T13:37:25.137-05:00A Tribute to Sacred Heart Alumna, Rosemary O'Neil (1923-2020)<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rosemary O'Neil,</span></b></i> Sacred Heart alumna of <a href="https://www.shschicago.org/sacred-heart-schools" target="_blank">Sheridan Road,</a> class of 1942 and <a href="https://www.maryville.edu/" target="_blank">Maryville University,</a> class of 1946, passed away peacefully at her home in Evanston, IL on April 14, 2020. The video is a collage of photos taken at various Sacred Heart events culminating in 2013 when Rosemary was the recipient of the AASH Cor Unum Award and a week later attended the Alumnae Reunion at Sheridan Road. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Cor Unum Award was established to pay tribute to alumnae and alumni who have embraced the philosophy of the Sacred Heart in their everyday lives. The meaning of <b><i>Cor Unum</i></b><i> is </i>“one heart”, taken from the motto of the Society of the Sacred Heart: <span style="color: #cc0000;">"<i>One heart and One mind.</i>”</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Some recipients are well known and their achievements monumental. Others have lived quieter lives devoted to dedication and service. All are among those whom St. Madeleine Sophie and St. Philippine Duchesne would proudly claim as true <span style="color: #cc0000;">Children of the Sacred Heart</span>.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the tradition of Sacred Heart alums, Rosemary O'Neil has devoted much of her life to service and volunteerism on behalf of both religious and other Sacred Heart alumnae, as well as community and cultural organizations in the Chicago area. Following graduation from Maryville, Rosemary was Assistant Registrar for the School of Speech at Northwestern University, later becoming administrative assisant at a brokerage firm. She "retired" in 1964 when her employer retired, and began devoting herself to the full-time role of volunteer. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rosemary has served on a number of Boards including Madonna Center - a Chicago mission serving Italian immigrants; Christ Child Society; Chicago-Lake Forest Alumnae Association; Maryville College Alumnae Association. She was honored by Maryville with the Alumnae Loyalty Award. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rosemary received the Sheridan Road - Catherine Seiker, RSCJ Award afer she was "drafted" by Sr. Seiker to refurbish old school photo albums and help identify alums in the photographs. She also produced the 50th Anniversary of Sheridan Road - a celebration that included a Mass and reception on the Feast Day of St. Madeleine Sophie </span></div>
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<i>At four of the last five AASH conferences we have honored a Rosemary. With Shakespeare we ask, “What’s in a name?” And it is Shakespeare, in a very different context, who answers: “Rosemary -- that’s for remembrance. Pray, love, remember.” These words summarize the glorious life of Rosemary O’Neil, who prays fervently, loves deeply, and always remembers.</i></div>
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<i>Perhaps we can gloss over the skill and dedication Rosemary brought to her distinguished career as an executive secretary as well as her tireless service to the Madonna Center for Italian immigrants and the Christ Child Society in Chicago. That allows focus on her long life as a True Child of the Sacred Heart.</i></div>
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<i>Lovingly welcomed by Mother Agnes Regan in 1938 to a wonderful world at Sheridan Road, and expanding her horizons and sealing solid her character in cherished years at Maryville College, Rosemary has given back in loyal remembrance ever since. She organized archival photos, chaired an anniversary celebration, and helped reopen a chapel at Sheridan Road. At Maryville she was instrumental in raising $100,000 to endow a scholarship in memory of Mother Marie Odéïde Mouton.</i></div>
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<i>We should thank her beloved Mother Mouton for nurturing Rosemary’s trademark way of being thoughtfully forthright. When she worried her candid remarks could seem uncharitable for a Child of Mary, Mother Mouton reassured her: “Rosie dear, you are more sophisticated than some.”</i></div>
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<i>This sophistication, or frankness, makes Rosemary a valued advisor and is a joy in broad friendships, often formed at these very conferences, since 1951, and strengthened by her apostolate of the telephone. Her comments send one to the dictionary or a notebook, or into mirthful laughter. She amuses rather than irritates those whose views might not be hers as, for example, she refers to the city she has loved and served all her life as “The People’s Republic of Evanston.” The renowned architect of the area is always referenced as Frank Lloyd Wrong.</i></div>
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<i>One scene might capture Rosemary’s life of loving, generous remembrance. <span style="color: #cc0000;">During the 2005 Chicago conference, she gathered thirteen alumnae friends for dinner.</span> Toward the end of a beautiful evening she went ‘round the table and, without a note or a flaw, paid glowing tribute to each guest. Her words were so enchanting that she had us all wondering if such a profusion of virtue had ever before been assembled.</i></div>
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<i>Our humble honoree tried to decline this award, saying that others have done great things while she has just done things “person to person, one to one.” Yes, Rosemary, as you have prayed, loved, and remembered, your life has been one to one, one heart to one heart. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was in 2005 as we planned to host the AASH Biennial Conference in Chicago, when I called Rosemary and asked if she would consider hosting a home dinner, that I became aware of the many Sacred Heart alums that she held near and dear. Rosemary didn't hesitate to offer to host a dinner as long as it was on her terms. Instead of actually hosting at her home, Rosemary told me she would provide me a list of guests to be invited to The Casino Club, which happened to be the most exclusive club in the city and within walking distance of the Drake Hotel where the out-of-town attendees would be staying. The photo below shows the merry group surrounding their gracious hostess on the evening of April 21, 2005.</span></div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-37051720229752827652018-11-18T01:00:00.000-06:002018-11-18T01:00:06.632-06:00CELEBRATING: Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne ~ 200 Years Crossing Frontiers<br />
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<b>November 18, 1852 ~ </b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>"<i>The death of Blessed Philippine Duchesne occurred at noon on this day as the Angelus bell was ringing."</i></b></span><br />
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-69470412105114525422018-11-10T01:30:00.000-06:002018-11-18T00:01:01.286-06:00#OnThisDay in 1852 Mother Duchesne writes to Madeleine Sophie Barat<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">November 10, 1852 ~ Mother Duchesne writes to Madeleine Sophie Barat:</span> <i>"I come to say farewell to you, though God alone knows the moment when death will come. There is much I should like to say to you about the suffering I have caused you - if you were less indulgent and I were in a condition to express myself better. But God has humbled my pride by loss of memory and continual forgetfulness. I humbly beg pardon for all the suffering I have caused you. I think I shall never do so again. </i></div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-92050559083091994592018-11-09T01:00:00.000-06:002018-11-09T01:00:07.777-06:00#OnThisDay in 1834: Philippine Duchesne writes to Madeleine Sophie Barat<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>November 9, 1834 ~ Philippine Duchesne writes to Madeleine Sophie Barat: </b></span><i>"I am a worn out instrument, a useless walking-stick, fit only to be hidden in a dark corner. God allows every circumstance to deepen this impression in my soul. I have never drawn people's confidence and the same condition prevails here at Florissant now. But here I have more spiritual help than I would have anywhere else in the United States. This is all I ask for the remainder of my life."</i></div>
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Editors Note: The above photo was taken in 2011 when I and fellow alums serving on the AASH Board went with Sr. Margaret Munch, RSCJ to tour the convent in Florissant, MO. <a href="https://rscj.org/bicentennial2018/old-st-ferdinand-shrine-st-rose-philippine-duchesne" target="_blank">More info on the convent in Florissant</a> ~ <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">A closet under the stairs in the hallway of the convent was used by Mother Duchesne as a makeshift bedroom. She reportedly slept on a straw mattress with a ragged blanket in the closet to be close to the chapel. </span></i></div>
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<br />Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-64895547310711972142018-11-07T01:00:00.000-06:002018-11-09T00:08:02.695-06:00#OnThisDay in 1852: Rose Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ writes to St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, "My heart yearns..."<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">November 7, 1852 ~ Mother Duchesne writes to St. Madeleine Sophie Barat:</span> <i>"My heart yearns to call up all the dear names of the past, but memory fails me. My sight, too, is very dim, Reverend and beloved Mother, send me your blessing for a happy death, for death is really chasing me."</i></div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-20345979791596190542018-11-06T01:00:00.000-06:002018-11-09T00:09:10.123-06:00#OTD in 1835: Mother Duchesne writes to Mother Adeline Boilvin, RSCJ<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">November 6, 1835 ~ Mother Duchesne writes to Mother Adeline Boilvin, RSCJ:</span> "<i>All I desire is retirement, silence, the forgetfulness of creatures, and the grace to remain until death near the shrine of St. Francis Regis (at Florissant)."</i></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-style: italic;">Editors Note: </span>In 1834 Philippine was transferred to Florisant again as Superior and lived there until 1842 when she returned to St. Charles, Missouri, to spend the remainder of her life. To learn more about <a href="http://www.romeofthewest.com/2005/09/photos-of-old-saint-ferdinands-shrine.html" target="_blank">the special place </a>that Philippine referred to in her letter to Mother Boilvin -<span style="color: #cc0000; font-style: italic;"> <a href="http://www.romeofthewest.com/2005/09/photos-of-old-saint-ferdinands-shrine.html" target="_blank">click here </a></span></div>
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<br />Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-19114770895239166562018-11-05T01:00:00.000-06:002018-11-05T01:24:53.848-06:00200 Years Ago: Mother Duchesne, RSCJ writes to Superior General Madeleine Sophie Barat<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">November 5, 1818 ~ Mother Duchesne writes to St. Madeleine Sophie Barat,</span> <i>I have found the greatest consolation in receiving the blessing of the Holy Father. I am persuaded that God had His designs in bringing us here. Already pictures of the Sacred Heart adorn several churches, for I have revived my old talent for painting and making paper flowers, and we have made decorations for several tabernacles. </i></div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-41175759387511102612018-06-08T05:53:00.000-05:002018-06-08T18:07:10.352-05:00Prayer to the Sacred Heart by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Sending my very best wishes to all alumnae/i for a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">Happy Feast of the Sacred Heart</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>today! I am especially thinking of and praying for the RSCJ all over the world who renew their vows on this special day. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Below is a beautiful prayer found in a small book entitled </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: small-caps; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Special Devotions</span></i></b></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Compiled for the Children of the Sacred Heart. </span></i><br />
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-29421603483458080872018-05-25T23:01:00.000-05:002018-05-25T23:01:28.142-05:00Happy Feast Day Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The following schools currently participate in the<b> OUR AMERICAN VOICE</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>® </b> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">program:</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Emerson, Hiawatha, Irving, Komensky, Pershing and Piper Elementary Schools, Freedom and Heritage Middle Schools in Berwyn; St. Philip Neri and Robert Healy Elementary, Providence Englewood Charter in Chicago; Clearview Elementary & Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in Waukegan; Prairie Trail in Wadsworth; Hester Jr. High in Franklin Park; DuBois in Springfield, Riddle in Matoon; Oakwood Jr. High in Danville; Arcola Jr. High ; Lester in Downers Grove; Washington Jr. High in Rock Island, Spenser Crossing Intermediate School in New Lenox; and Littlejohn in Dekalb.</span></div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-81074590240461809662016-08-02T08:14:00.000-05:002016-08-03T17:46:49.424-05:00Provincial Barbara Dawson, RSCJ Elected 17th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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August 2, 2016 ~ Today in Nemi, Italy the Religious of the Sacred Heart at their 2016 General Chapter meeting announced that <span style="color: #cc0000;">Barbara Dawson, RSCJ</span> current provincial of the United States - Canada Province has been elected as the 17th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Sr. Dawson will succeed Kathleen Conan, RSCJ (2008-2016) as she becomes the third American to serve consecutively an eight year term as Superior General. The first American elected was Clare Pratt (2000-2008) a native of Washington, D.C. <a href="https://rscjinternational.org/section/2016-general-chapter" target="_blank">General Chapter 2016</a> began on July 7th and will conclude on August 10, 2016. </div>
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Sister Dawson who is currently serving a fourth term as Provincial in the <a href="https://rscj.org/general-chapter-2016-0" target="_blank">United States-Canada province</a>, is an alumna of <span style="color: #cc0000;">Lone Mountain College</span>, now University of San Francisco where she also received her law degree. She earned a masters degree in international comparative education from Stanford University. For further background info: <a href="http://aashpresidentmer.blogspot.com/2011/09/barbara-dawson-rscj-named-new-us.html" target="_blank">click here</a></div>
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Please join me in prayer as Sister Dawson selects members of her General Council and begins her term as <a href="https://rscjinternational.org/" target="_blank">17th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>St. Madeleine Sophie, wonderfully chosen by God to make the Divine Heart of Jesus known and loved, and ever faithful to that apostolate, accept this day our confidence and prayers in proof of our allegiance. Guide us in the path of meekness and humility; set our hearts on fire with the zeal with which thine own was devoured; protect us, that we may deserve to see our names written in that most Sacred Heart, and to make in It our home for time and for eternity. </b></i></span></div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-10344348952360954282016-07-31T13:55:00.000-05:002016-08-08T15:49:50.191-05:00Morning of Reflection to Celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola <div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">July 31 ~ Celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola</span></i></b> via a Morning of Reflection organized by the <a href="http://www.ivcusa.org/ivc-offices/welcome-to-ivc-chicago/" target="_blank">Ignatius Volunteer Corps of Chicago</a> is fast becoming my annual mid-summer treat to myself. I so enjoyed the first retreat hosted last year at St. Ignatius College Prep that I looked forward to attending this year; the theme was "Pragmatic Mysticism: Ignatius Loyola and the God of Now" led by Fr. Pat McGrath, SJ. During the break it was a pleasant surprise to run into fellow Sacred Heart alumna, Sr. Mary Bernstein, RSCJ who currently is working at <a href="http://www.josephinum.org/" target="_blank">Josephinum Academy</a>. On a sunny morning in July it was a pleasure to enter the gate of <a href="http://www.ignatius.org/" target="_blank">St. Ignatius College Prep</a> and walk past the beautiful flowers into Tully Hall. To learn more about this great venue with its meaningful location and why I like it so much <a href="http://aashpresidentmer.blogspot.com/2015/07/celebrating-feast-of-st-ignatius-of.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. </div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-71785454542695168412016-06-30T13:10:00.000-05:002016-06-30T13:12:05.451-05:00WISHING A VERY HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO MARTHA CURRY, RSCJ<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">June 30, 2016</span> ~ Today a very treasured friend, mentor, former English professor and fellow alumna of Barat College celebrates her 90th birthday. <i><b>Yes, it is true <a href="https://rscj.org/martha-curry-rscj" target="_blank">Sr. Martha Curry, RSCJ</a> is celebrating her 90th birthday!</b></i> This past Sunday many friends and family members gathered to kick off this milestone celebration with Martha and her fellow RSCJ community in Hyde Park. What an enjoyable afternoon we all had as we reminiscent and paid tribute to her. </div>
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For those who still wish to purchase a copy of Sr. Curry's book, <i><b><span style="color: #990000;">BARAT COLLGE: A Legacy, A Spirit and A Name</span></b></i> - <a href="http://marthacurrybook.com/contact.html" target="_blank">click here</a> for more info.<br />
<br />Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-12107743012271912852016-05-25T14:21:00.000-05:002016-05-25T14:21:41.297-05:00Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat ~ Feast Day Celebrated on May 25th<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The above statue of <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat </b></span>is located in the <a href="http://societysacredheart.org.uk/AboutUs/Ourstorytradition/Ourstorytradition/TheSacredHeartChapel/TheSacredHeartChapelRestoration/tabid/2043/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Sacred Heart Chapel</a> in Roehampton, England. The statue was donated by former pupils in 1925 after her canonization and the buildings that were bombed are held in her hands. </div>
Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-25654268682674644302016-03-04T13:58:00.001-06:002016-03-04T19:59:39.611-06:00Sacred Heart Alums Take the Polar Plunge <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I ran into Sarah Burke (Sacred Heart alumna of <a href="https://www.woodlandsacademy.org/" target="_blank">Woodlands Academy</a>) and current board member of <a href="http://sochicago.org/about-us/" target="_blank">Special Children's Charities, Special Olympics Chicago</a> at a Legal Reception for Special Olympics hosted on January 28th at the Carnivale Restaurant. I asked Sarah why she got involved in this particular charity and she responded: <i>"I am involved in Special Olympics because I believe every one of us should have the opportunity to live full lives. Special Olympics brings athletes together through athletic competition but friendship, joy and fun are the ultimate goals. There is no better feeling than knowing that Special Children's Charities/Special Olympics Chicago support athletes and their families experience all that our City, State and World have to offer." </i></div>
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This Sunday, March 6th, marks the 16th annual <a href="http://sochicago.org/chicago-polar-plunge/" target="_blank">Polar Plunge</a>, a fundraiser for Chicago Special Olympics' sports programs and athletes. The weather in Chicago promises to be a balmy 50 degrees. There is still time to support this very worthwhile cause. To learn how you too can make a difference by jumping into Lake Michigan and participating in the Chicago Polar Plunge - <a href="http://sochicago.org/chicago-polar-plunge/" target="_blank">click here</a> <span style="color: #cc0000;">#MAKEASPLASH FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHICAGO!</span></div>
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Alumnae from Josephinum Academy, various Sacred Heart Academies and Colleges, as well as, many of Chicago's finest civic and corporate leaders eagerly arrived to the Union League Club of Chicago on Tuesday, February 16th to attend Josephinum Academy's annual Winter Lunch. </div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Kudos to Co-Chairs:</span> John and Ellen Engel & Kevin and Janice Lee, along with their stellar <span style="color: #cc0000;">Host Committee:</span> Michael and Cathy Brennan, Doug and Lee Ann Hoover, Ben and Maureen Kelly Ivory, Alan and Janet Lougee, John and Liz McEnaney, Rich McMenamin and Patty Mulvihill, Kenneth Venzant and Desiree Pepper-Venzant, R. Matthew and Jacque Simon, Robert and Jean Spence.</div>
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The highlight of the luncheon was Keynote Speaker, <span style="color: #cc0000;">Elizabeth Hartigan Connelly</span>, Sacred Heart alumna and former Board Chair of <a href="http://www.shschicago.org/sacred-heart-schools" target="_blank">Sacred Heart Schools Chicago</a> (her alma mater) who spoke eloquently on Women in Leadership. </div>
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The student Keynote Speaker, <span style="color: #cc0000;">Stefany Rendon,</span> is a current senior at Josephinum Academy and member of the <a href="http://www.peacex.org/" target="_blank">Peace Exchange</a>. Stefany having applied to nine colleges plans to study sociology and was returning from a college visit when a delay at the airport prevented her from joining us in person. As a member of the Peace Exchange, last summer Stefany <a href="http://peacexchicago.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">traveled to Nicaragua</a> exploring solutions for peace and nonviolence with community leaders and other student activists. </div>
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Stefany was named an Illinois State Scholar this past December and is the president of Josephinum's National Honor Society. She was also featured in the Allstate "Good Starts Young" film series about her involvement with the Peace Exchange. While we were not able to personally meet Stefany we were treated to a clip of the "Good Starts Young" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=typPD1FxPvY&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Chicago's Peacemaker </a>film which premiered at the <a href="http://www.aspenideas.org/" target="_blank">Aspen Ideas Festival</a>. </div>
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<a href="http://www.josephinum.org/" target="_blank">Josephinum Academy</a> is an all-girls Catholic high school located in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. It is one of twenty-four <a href="http://sofie.org/" target="_blank">Network of Sacred Heart Schools</a> located in the United States and Canada. For 125 years, "the Jo" has been educating and empowering young women to become confident, faith-filled leaders. Every day young women travel from 40 zip codes around the Chicagoland area to receive the quality education that prepares them for college and life after academia. </div>
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Gala Co-Chairs: Celeste and Alan Denton & Maureen and Ron Sippel ask you to mark your calendars and plan to join them and <span style="color: #cc0000;">Keynote Speaker: Archbishop Blasé Cupich</span> in supporting Josephinum Academy at the Intercontinental Hotel for dinner and dancing on Saturday, October 1, 2016 </div>
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<br />Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-10961561957185042282016-01-01T00:30:00.000-06:002016-01-01T20:50:43.393-06:00Prayer by Janet Erskine Stuart<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">October 20, 1846</span> ~ <i>"<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Pius_IX" target="_blank">Pope Pius IX</a> visited the Monastery of Trinita dei Monti. While on tour, he asked what was hidden behind the curtain. Pulling back the curtain to the surprise of all, there was the most beautiful fresco of Mary, the painting by <a href="https://rscj.org/pauline-perdrau-rscj-1815-1895" target="_blank">Pauline Perdrau</a>. The Pope exclaimed <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Mater Admirabilis,</b></span> thus giving her the title that she bears to this day."</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Note: The ahove excerpt taken from <a href="http://www.visionsofjesuschrist.com/weeping159.htm" target="_blank">Visions of Jesus Christ</a></span></div>
Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-62287390804712303552015-10-16T13:00:00.000-05:002015-10-16T16:15:50.606-05:00In Memory of Sister Marge Seitz, RSCJ on the Feast of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: xx-small; text-align: justify;">Photo Credits: Ada Stevens, Maureen E. Ryan and Mary Schumacher, RSCJ</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Margaret T. Seitz, RSCJ</span><span style="color: #10131a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></div>
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Birth: April 13 1936<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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Profession: July 22, 1965</span></i></span></div>
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<i style="color: #10131a; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Entered
into Eternal Life: October 14, 2015</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Today we celebrate the feast of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Mary_Alacoque" target="_blank">Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque,</a> a Visitation nun, born in France and known to have learned from <i>"a vision of our Blessed Lord that it was His divine will that a liturgical feast be kept in honor of </i></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>His Sacred Heart</i></span><span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> and in reparation for man's gratitude"</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This feast day reminds me of</span><span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> a beloved RSCJ named </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Margaret T. Seitz</span></span><span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, known to her students as Sister Seitz and to family and many friends as "Marge". Sister Seitz died suddenly of a heart attack on Wednesday evening surrounded by members of her community in Florida. The Carrollton community writes that they are comforted by the memories of </span><i><span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"her wonderful sense of humor, her love of teaching and her love of the students. A true educator."</span><span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #10131a;">Mr. Olen Kalkus, Head of School at <a href="http://www.carrollton.org/" target="_blank">Carrollton of the Sacred Heart </a>writes: </span><span style="color: #10131a;"><i>There
will be a viewing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Sunday, October 18 at the Maspons
Funeral Home, 3500 SW 8th Street. A Mass celebrating her life will be offered
this Monday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Hugh’s Church. All are welcome to
attend.
</i></span></span><i style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On Tuesday morning our students and faculty will celebrate the Feast
of Mater, as planned, keeping the memory and spirit of Sr. Seitz close to our
hearts.
I ask you all to join me in keeping Sr. Seitz, and her family and loved
ones in your prayers.
Yours in Prayer,
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For more information about Sister <span style="color: #cc0000;">Margaret T. Seitz, RSCJ,</span> please visit</span><span style="color: #10131a; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <a href="http://rscj.org/">rscj.org</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Dacia Van Antwerp</span> is no stranger to the story of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_Sophie_Barat" target="_blank">Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat</a>, foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart. After all she spent 16 years being educated by the <span style="color: #cc0000;">Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ)</span> and is an alumna of both the <a href="https://www.ashmi.org/index.cfm?&LockSSL=true" target="_blank">Academy of the Sacred Heart</a> in Bloomfield, Michigan and <a href="http://www.mville.edu/about/alumni" target="_blank">Manhattanville College.</a> After graduation Van Antwerp decided to become an RSCJ and joined the <a href="http://rscjinternational.org/" target="_blank">Society of the Sacred Heart</a>. She taught for 17 years in various Sacred Heart schools until a life altering event occurred and she chose another life path. She discusses her journey in the book she wrote entitled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/You-Go-Girl-Adventures-Former/dp/1491872985" target="_blank"><i>You Go Girl: Life and Adventures of a Former Nun</i></a>. </div>
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Upon making a retreat in Joigny, France, the birthplace of <span style="color: #cc0000;">Madeleine Sophie Barat</span>, Van Antwerp was so inspired that she decided to write a book for children about the Saint whom she admired so much. The story of <i><a href="http://sofie.org/news/child%E2%80%99s-life-st-madeleine-sophie" target="_blank">Amazing Sophie</a></i> is a delightful children's book that tells the story of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_Sophie_Barat" target="_blank">Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat</a>, complete with illustrations by Carla Maria Melendez Relli, ASH, 2020. All of the net proceeds of the book will go to the <span style="color: #cc0000;">Academy of the Sacred Heart</span> in Bloomfield, Michigan. </div>
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The above <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE9y_J0iUaI" target="_blank">video</a> was recorded on October 20, 2012 (<a href="http://www.visionsofjesuschrist.com/weeping159.htm" target="_blank">Feast of Mater Admirabilis</a>) during the AASH Central Regional Meeting hosted in Detroit, Michigan. To oder a copy of <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Amazing Sophie</span></i> click here - <a href="http://sofie.org/news/child%E2%80%99s-life-st-madeleine-sophie" target="_blank">Info/Order Book</a></div>
<br />Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-71060367192424241532015-10-01T15:30:00.000-05:002015-10-02T11:33:44.737-05:00#TBT: "Hello Martha, Hello Mary", in memory of Reverend E. Corbett Walsh, SJ<br />
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The following #TBT blog post is written in memory of <span style="color: #cc0000;">Reverend E. Corbett Walsh, SJ </span>who was called home to be with God on September 24, 2015. Father Walsh, SJ is <a href="http://www.currentobituary.com/Memory.aspx?Memory_ObitdID=184352" target="_blank">survived by</a> the following siblings: <span style="color: #cc0000;">Bonnie Stoloski, NC'59</span>; Robert B., Thomas F., Inez Moore, Quentin I., and <span style="color: #cc0000;">Toni Curry, NW'68.</span> For many years Sacred Heart alums either met or interacted with Fr. Walsh, SJ as he was often asked to celebrate Mass and/or speak to alums at various Sacred Heart gatherings at the request of his sister <span style="color: #cc0000;">Toni Walsh Curry, AASH past President (1981-1983)</span>.</div>
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On September 22, 2012, Father Walsh, SJ was invited to be a guest speaker at the <a href="http://www.aashnet.org/" target="_blank">Associated Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart</a> <span style="color: #cc0000;">(AASH) Eastern Regional Conference</span> hosted at The Wianno Club, Osterville, MA. Rev. E. Corbett Walsh, SJ gave a talk entitled: <span style="color: #cc0000;">"Hello Martha, Hello Mary".</span> Father Walsh tells those in the audience (Sacred Heart alums) of his partiality to the Gospel according to Luke. He also tells us how his youngest sister "Anthony" aka <span style="color: #cc0000;">Toni Curry</span>, AASH past President (1981-1983) came to be named. Toni is the current President of the Cape Cod & Islands Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart Association and she was Co-Chair of the 40th Biennial AASH Conference hosted in Boston, April 9 - 12, 2015. Those who watch this video (twenty-five minute portion of his talk) will find Fr. Walsh an engaging, very charming, intelligent priest whose stories are both endearing and heartwarming, sprinkled with his wonderful sense of humor. During his talk Fr. Walsh mentions that when you read Luke you often think of Father Faber (see quote below) and some of his poems. </div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-76490802596773573742015-09-19T13:17:00.000-05:002015-09-22T08:14:38.265-05:00Blessing of the Cupola: Dedication Ceremony Woodlands Academy and Barat College Campus Reunited<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Almighty and everlasting God, may this cupola be a reminder to all that you gave us this land to expand our academy and build a college that carried the name of our foundress, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat. May this cupola be a place of peace and repose, and may it remind us of the many who have served and studied on these sacred grounds. </span></i></div>
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The early morning thunderstorms and the threat of more rain did not seem to dampen the spirits of the attendees who traveled near and far to Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart for a dedication ceremony and open house on Friday, September 18, 2015. Yes, I did say far, as some attendees traveled from Boston, Indianapolis, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C. just to attend this event. The following Religious of the Sacred Heart were also in attendance: <span style="color: #cc0000;">Susanne Cooke, RSCJ</span>, <a href="http://sofie.org/news/suzanne-cooke-rscj-named-head-conference-sacred-heart-education" target="_blank">Director of the Sacred Heart Conference;</a> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Martha Curry, RSCJ</span>, Barat alumna and author of the book <i><a href="http://marthacurrybook.com/bio.html" target="_blank">Barat College: A Legacy, A Spirit and A Name</a></i>; Woodlands <a href="http://www.woodlandsacademy.org/about_woodlands/administration_board_of_trustees/index.aspx" target="_blank">Trustees;</a> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Margaret McDonnell, RSCJ</span> and <span style="color: #cc0000;">Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ</span>; and <span style="color: #cc0000;">Irma Patricia Reiss, RSCJ</span>, Barat alumna aka "Sr. Patsy", <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151520848274006&id=199872799005" target="_blank">Religious of the Sacred Heart in Residence</a>.<br />
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Ms. Meg Steele, who began her tenure as <a href="http://www.woodlandsacademy.org/quicklinks_index/head-of-school-search/index.aspx" target="_blank">Head of School</a> on July 1, 2015 greeted the seated guests outside the former <span style="color: #cc0000;">Sr. Madeleine Sophie Cooney Library</span>. The <a href="http://www.lohananderson.com/projects/cultural-academic/23-barat-college-library" target="_blank">former Cooney library</a> designed by <a href="http://www.lohananderson.com/profile/principals/dirk-lohan" target="_blank">Dirk Lohan</a> was the last building built in the late 1990's on the campus of Barat College. The college closed in 2005 and all buildings on the original 43 acre site were eventually razed with the exception of the Library. Ironically, I attended the Sister Madeleine Sophie Cooney Library dedication ceremony 18 years prior on September 18, 1997. The 20,000 sq ft. building has been beautifully repurposed and renamed the <span style="color: #cc0000;">Gloria Dei Center.</span> The Center will serve both the Woodlands and Lake Forest communities. <br />
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The <span style="color: #cc0000;">Dedication Ceremony</span> was spilt into two parts - Part I: Lessons and Prayers and Part II: Blessing of the New, Expanded Campus. The following were invited to the podium by Head of School, Meg <span style="color: #cc0000;">Steele</span> to give either a prayer or lesson: Mrs. Amy <span style="color: #cc0000;">Perlick</span>, Director of the Woodlands Academy Global Education Center; Ms. Madonna <span style="color: #cc0000;">Edmunds</span>, Principal; Mrs. Barbara <span style="color: #cc0000;">Wood-Prince</span>, Chair, Board of Trustees; Mrs. Mary <span style="color: #cc0000;">Gramins</span>, Campus Minister; and Sister Irma Patricia <span style="color: #cc0000;">Reiss</span>, RSCJ, Religious of the Sacred Heart in Residence. Sister Suzanne <span style="color: #cc0000;">Cooke</span>, RSCJ, Director of the Sacred Heart Conference gave a celebratory reflection and final blessing of the cupola. The cupola along with many other (internal and external) parts of the campus were salvaged during the demolition of the Barat College campus. The <a href="http://www.woodlandsacademy.org/news/item/index.aspx?LinkId=2397&ModuleId=101" target="_blank">restored cupola</a> will rest in a prominent space on the front lawn and be surrounded by a garden. <br />
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It was a lovely day despite the cloudy skies and the threat of more rain. It was also a hopeful beginning to bringing this site that in the 19th century, the Fifth Superior General of the <span style="color: #cc0000;">Society of the Sacred Heart</span>, Mabel <a href="http://allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2011/05/in-memory-of-mabel.html" target="_blank">Digby</a>, RSCJ envisioned would impart a Sacred Heart education to all who stepped foot on this campus in beautiful Lake Forest, Illinois to now be reunited in gratitude, generosity and grace. <br />
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-20711577030691899632015-09-09T00:00:00.000-05:002015-09-09T00:00:07.936-05:00Sacred Heart Alumna Receives 2015 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Congratulations to <span style="color: #cc0000;">Deborah Johnson</span>, 1966 alumna of <a href="http://www.duchesneacademy.org/" target="_blank">Duchesne Academy in Omaha</a> who has been awarded the 2015 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. Johnson's recently released novel <i><b><a href="http://deborahjohnsonbooks.com/novel.html" target="_blank">The Secret of Magic</a></b> </i>depicts an African American attorney working for the Legal Defense Fund with Thurgood Marshall in the 1940's. </div>
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Authorized by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harper_Lee" target="_blank">Ms. Harper Lee</a> as a means to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the publication of her first novel, <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird" target="_blank">To Kill a Mockingbird</a></i> and to honor the former Alabama law student and author, the University of Alabama School of Law and the ABA Journal partnered to annually award the <span style="color: #cc0000;">Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction</span> in 2010. The Prize has been awarded annually four times previously. Narrowed down to three <a href="http://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/05/finalists-announced-for-2015-harper-lee-prize-for-legal-fiction/" target="_blank">finalists</a>, Deborah Johnson is the first woman, the first African-American and the first Sacred Heart alumna to receive the coveted <a href="http://www.law.ua.edu/programs/harper-lee-prize-for-legal-fiction/" target="_blank">Prize</a>. </div>
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"<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Secret of Magic</span> </i>is exactly the kind of book the Harper Lee Prize is intended to honor; and the quality of legal literature we hope to encourage. The language is rich, the storytelling is gripping, and the subject fits squarely in today's discussions about race, courage and the rule of law," said Allen Pusey, editor and publisher of the ABA Journal. Pusey also served on the selection committee for the Harper Lee Prize. </div>
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The <a href="http://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/05/finalists-announced-for-2015-harper-lee-prize-for-legal-fiction/" target="_blank">award criteria</a> is to publish a book-length fictional work that "best exemplifies the role of lawyers in society, and their power to effect change." The prize was awarded in Washington D.C. on September 3, 2015 in conjunction with the Library of Congress National Book Festival. <a href="http://deborahjohnsonbooks.com/" target="_blank">Johnson</a> received a signed copy of the book <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird" target="_blank">To Kill a Mockingbird</a></i>. </div>
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Additional books authored by <a href="http://www.mswritersandmusicians.com/mississippi-writers/deborah-johnson" target="_blank">Deborah Johnson</a> and under her pen name of Deborah Johns are listed under <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>"Books by Sacred Heart Alum Authors"</b></span> on this blog.</div>
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Maureen Elizabeth Ryan (MER)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09138079158604385075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576015142128615577.post-2011434381566976462015-09-04T23:34:00.001-05:002015-09-08T18:38:45.001-05:00Nick Prokos, Master Potter, Sculptor and former Barat College Professor and Art Dept Chair has Died<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The following news of <span style="color: #cc0000;">Nick Prokos'</span> death was forwarded to me by a fellow alumna who received word of Nick's passing from his son John. I promised to post his obit (posted first on his <a href="http://www.placitasartists.com/m_prokos/html/about_the_artist.html" target="_blank">son Michael's Facebook page who is also a potter</a>) and pass this info on so that his former students and faculty members of Barat College would be apprised of Nick's passing on August 24th. Personally, I will treasure my last visit with Nick on May 1, 2011 and most especially the beautiful vase that I purchased that day. May Nick and all the former lay faculty and rscj of Barat College who have died rest in peace. </div>
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<i><span style="color: #141823;">Teacher and sculptor, </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nicholas G. Prokos,</span><span style="color: #141823;"> of 1698 1st Street, a 55 year resident of Highland Park, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2015 at Highland Park Hospital. Mr. Prokos was born May 17, 1934 in Escanaba, Michigan. He was the fourth son of Greek immigrants, George and Koula Prokos.</span></i></div>
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<i>“Prok”, as he was nicknamed, was well known in local and regional art communities as an artist, teacher and professor. His son, John, remarks “Dad couldn’t walk more than a block in Highland Park before being greeted by a former student or friend”. He had a major and lasting impact on many throughout his teaching career. His many former students continued to visit him through the years at his home and studio in Highland Park, some traveling from as far away as Japan to visit their beloved professor and teacher.</i></div>
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<i>Mr. Prokos taught ceramics for over 35 years. He received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and his M.A. from Wayne State University. As a young man, in 1961, he received his Illinois State Teaching Certificate and secured a position with the Highland Park School District, teaching at Highland Park H.S. In 1963 he opened the studio, Ravinia Stoneware Studio, on Roger Williams Ave. In 1964, he purchased the First Street property and at that location, re-opened the ceramics studio with his wife, awarded book illustrator, Jean Cassels. There, they owned and operated a clay company, created and produced their own work, and taught. Prok would occasionally host other notable potters such as Paul Soldner and Peter Volkous.</i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #141823;">In 1969 he began teaching at </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Barat College in Lake Forest </span><span style="color: #141823;">where he earned tenured status and served as Chairman of the Art Department. He was a ceramics professor at Barat for 23 years. He also taught at Lake </span></i><i style="color: #141823;">Forest College, The Art Institute of Chicago, Mundelein College, Eastern Michigan University, and St. Cloud State College.</i></div>
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<i>Mr. Prokos’ works were exhibited nationally and internationally and are in the permanent collections of The Art Institute of Chicago, The Illinois State Museum, Kenosha Art Museum, Springfield Art Association, Wayne State University, South Bend Art Association, and the International Minerals & Chemicals Co.</i></div>
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<i>Mr. Prokos put his artistic talent to work by serving his community. In 1985, he received the Community Service Award from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association for outstanding contributions for the advancement of parks and recreation in the state of Illinois. He also served for many years on the Highland Park Design Review Committee.</i></div>
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<i>Mr. Prokos was passionate about building and flying model airplanes and shared his numerous talents with family, friends, and students. Additionally, he was a talented golfer and a long time member at Sunset Valley Golf Course. He inspired many and will be greatly missed.</i></div>
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<i>Mr. Prokos was preceded in death by his son, George, and is survived by his sons, Michael (Mindy) and John (Saraswoti), two grandchildren, Nicholas and Chloe, and four brothers, Charles, John, James and Konstantin.</i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #141823;">Plans for a memorial service have not been finalized. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to "</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Nicholas Prokos Scholarship Fund" </span><span style="color: #141823;">at The Art Center - Highland Park.</span></i></div>
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<!--StartFragment--><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">The following excerpt was taken from page 183 of the book </span><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">BARAT COLLEGE: A Legacy, a Spirit and a Name</span></i><i style="color: #141823; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">. </i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <i>“Very suddenly, in July 1972, at the age of
forty-five, <span style="color: #cc0000;">Father Reicher</span> died from a ruptured appendix. Barat’s
faculty, administration, student body, and his many friends attended his
memorial Mass celebrated in the Drake Theatre when the fall semester commenced.
The next year, the chair of the Art Department, <span style="color: #cc0000;">Nicholas Prokos</span>, established
Barat’s first permanent art gallery in honor of Father Reicher. The <span style="color: #cc0000;">Reicher
Gallery</span> provided an important venue for shows by outside artists as well as
senior art majors.”</i><!--EndFragment--> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="line-height: 19px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">To read more about the history of Barat College</span></i><i style="color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"> - <b>contact <a href="http://marthacurrybook.com/contact.html" target="_blank">Martha Curry, RSCJ</a></b></i></span></div>
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