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This week we are invited to pray for the 10 Sisters from the Chambéry Congregation ministering in Bolivia. Attached is a reprint of an article found in their CSJ Journal. The Spirit continues to work to bring healing and relationships. Making second-generation biofuels out of both urban waste and produce: https://en.mercopress.com/2021/01/25/bolivia-announces-new-biodiesel-production-plan Moving honey bees to a sanctuary to address a staggering decline in the insects' colonies due to deforestation and coca farming, which has encroached on their habitat. https://www.dailysabah.com/world/americas/couple-rescues-bees-threatened-by-deforestation-in-bolivia

This week we are invited to pray for the 36 Sisters of St. Joseph who minister in BELGIUM. They are from the congregations of: Institut de Souers de Saint Joseph, Chambéry, and Lyon. Their works include education, pastoral care and various social activities. The Lyon mission in Belgium has an interesting history: The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Bourg grew out of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon which had been disbanded during the French Revolution. In 1819 a daughter house was established in Bourg, which became an independent congregation in 1823. By 1962, the Bourg Congregation had six provinces, three in Europe: Bourg, Switzerland and Belgium, and three in the United States. In 1996 the Bourg congregation re-joined the founding congregation of Lyon, as part of the latter's European Province.

What is "St. Joseph's Health Centre" and what is "St. Joseph's Care Group"? This is a challenging Quiz! Where is each located, how did they evolve (history) and what are their constituent "entities" serving what purposes?

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This week we are invited to pray for the one Sister of St. Joseph of Orange who continues to minister in a retirement home in Australia. United in prayer, the Global Joseph Family, 7850 Sisters, 5700 Associates, 34 Agrégées in 45 countries, listening to the heart of the world.

Congratulations to S. Noreen Muldoon who provided us with a story regarding the photo that was part of the Archives Mystery Quiz. Click on link for full story.

This new online program begins January 20th. It will be a faith-sharing type gathering based on Joyce Rupp's book, "Dear Heart Come Home." Registration for this program closes January 18. See attachment for more information!

We begin the year with pray for the 133 Sisters, and 35 Associates living and ministering in Argentina. They are from the Italian congregations of Cuneo and Pinerolo, as well as the Congregation founded in Buenos Aires. The Sisters from Cuneo have been present since 1965. They currently work in social and parish pastoral care, giving preference to the poorest, to those exploited by the great power companies. United in prayer, the Global Joseph Family, 7850 Sisters, 5700 Associates, 34 Agrégées in 44 countries, listening to the heart of the world. To view a 3 minute video of a project of the Sisters from Pinerolo, click on the link

CSJ Blue Community in Conversation with Water First - a vital organization helping First nations secure their right to drinking water - January 26, 2021 - zoom - 10 - 11:30 am - RSVP for the connection information by emailing Paul Baines at info@bluecommunitycsj.org

See our Calendar of Remembrance assembled by the archivists from our three congregations. Many thanks to all the archivist (including our very own S. Mae Kierans) for a wonderful piece of history.

Many thanks to the Callander Legion for your delivery to several persons including our own Sister Frances Gavin a WWII veteran. Our gratitude to the many past, present and future who serve our country. A special thank you also to the families for the challenges they face when a loved one is serving.

BREAKING: Pope Francis Announces ‘Year of St. Joseph’ On Solemnity of Immaculate Conception, Francis Begins Year Dedicated to Mary’s Spouse We rejoice and pray to St. Joseph for a blessed year for everyone Full story from zenit.org (image from pixabay.com)

Programs are being offered via Zoom

Identify who, what, when, where, etc. in attached photo

See attached for names and photos of the General Superiors of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie

S. Marie Reynolds and Life Enrichment Coordinator Mandi deliver some hot Christmas Cheer

Reflections on Advent season