We took a much-needed day of rest from preparing the monastery for our Sacred Stones, Sacred Stories project to kick off the yearlong centennial celebration of our altar bread ministry.
It was fitting to begin the year of reflection on Corpus Christi, a feast day that honors the Eucharist! Each of our three communities held a special mass and celebration. In Clyde, Abbot Gregory Polan of nearby Conception Abbey presided over the special mass.
During his beautiful homily, he shared he was “inspired and awed” by our long tradition of nourishing God’s people with our altar breads.  You feed the people, he said, reflecting on Christ’s instructions to his own followers more than 2,000 years ago.
The Eucharist was followed by a community celebration, complete with a wonderful dinner, cake and fellowship. We reflected on our past, rejoiced in our present and dreamed of our future.

Sisters gathered for reflection and laughter

Sister Jane

(left to right) Sister Irmina, Sister Paula & Sister Maureen

Several Sisters share memories of working in the AB dept.

(left to right) Sister Marietta and Sister Sophia

The celebration took place in Our Lady of Rickenbach since the main dining hall is empty, preparing for the renovations

Clyde Prioress Sister Sean (left) and Sister Rita fondly laugh at memories of past experiences of Sisters in the AB dept.

Prioress General Sister Pat address the Sisters, asking how many have served in the AB department. The answer? Almost everyone.

Sister Cathleen Marie enjoyed taking video of the celebration

As always, Sister Denise created beautiful centerpieces

On display were letters of congratulations from KCSJ Bishop Finn and one of the original irons used by our foresisters 100 years ago.

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