Sister Cathy

Magis Retreatants

May greetings

Been busy helping with Retreats. Seattle University's Magis program for alums just sponsored a retreat. We called it " Tending the Flames of Memory and Desire."

Retreat was also given by Fr. Jack Bentz, SJ and Maria Ochoa.

Was a great and blessed time to share what God has been up to in so many of our lives.

Getting ready to celebrate our Golden Jubilarians at a special mass at St James Cathedral this Sunday. Such wonderful and faith-filled women religious

Superbowl and Trafficking Vigil

SuperBowl fun with Sr Katherine and her sisterary Kay. We all rooted for the New Orleans Saints who won the exciting game. Plus we had fun watching the ads. Great pizza from Olympic here on Queen Anne.

Attended the monthly vigil at Westlake Center to expose the Human Trafficking going on globally and locally. We are a collection of Catholic sisters , Associates, Co-Workers and friends. Good to be visible, hand out leaflets, and chat with passerbys.

Got my first Orca pass for riding both Metro buses and Lightrail to airport. Will use on Friday as I fly to Boise to help on an Ignatian retreat for Newman Center students this weekend.

Justice Cafe

Last night had our first IPJC justice cafe. We focused on Immigration. Was a good discussion. I want you to check out this upcoming movie on undocumented students. www.papersthemovie.com

Just celebrated our 150th anniversary of Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary coming to Portland in 1859. An amazing contined mission of service to the people of the Pacific NW.

Health Care

Loving the book I got at the IONS conference in Tuscon - The Untethered Soul: the journey beyond yourself. Author is Michael A. Singer.

Quite spiritually challenging and I highly recommend it.

Logging in today for conference call with President Obama - faith leaders and health care reform. We so desparately need a public option for the uninsured.

August

Just had a wonderful vacation with my friend Sister Peggy.

We took day trips from her home in Sunnyside,WA. A great trip was to Mt. Adams which was so beautiful and awe-inspiring.

I count my many blessings each day.

Enjoy the picture of Gracie the blessing kitty.

Risky Invitation - Could Change Your Life

                            Gathering  - Learn about the Sisters of the Holy Names

                                           Saturday April 25^th from 10 am - 3 pm.

                                              Do you want More out of Life?

        Discover if you have the gifts and passions needed to live the MORE

 

For  Catholic women ages 18 - 40 years.

  Information for becoming a friend, volunteers, associate or sister.

Dedicated to Education in the Faith and the Full Development of the Human Person - Special Concern for Women and Children - Liberating Action and Systemic Change efforts - Corporate Stands on Trafficking of Women and Children - and Access to Water.

 

1305 1^st Ave W - Seattle, WA 98119

Saturday April 25, 2009   10 am - 3 pm 

RSVP to Cathy Beckley, snjm

206 303 8866 cathysnjm@gmail.com

 

 

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to you!

A C0-Worker Christmas cookie event - having a blast as usual.

Time has been flying by. Presented in Puyallup, WA a Theology Made Real to young adults this week.

Getting ready for a Volunteer gathering at Recovery Cafe Open Mic session next Sunday. 

Also preparing for A Come and See gathering here at the Convent.

Any Catholic woman from 18 - 40 is invited to come and discover what life as a friend, volunteer, associate or sister is all about.  The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary are a vibrant community welcoming others to join them to help bring about the Reign of God here and now.

Download April 25, 2009

Going to spend Easter with brothers and sisters in Beaverton, OR.

Long Time No Post

Sure has been a long time since I posted. March Madness has come upon me and many other NCAA fans or fanatics. Hard to tell. I am nuts about the Gonzaga Men's team. They began their tourament play in 1997 when I was going there working on my MDiv degree.

I am an old Basketball player and coach and these team sports just perk up my spirits.

I am also planning a Come and See day for single Catholic women who might like to know more about becoming a Sister. April 25th from 10 am - 3 pm at St Anne Convent. Contact me at cathysnjm@gmail.com if you want more information.

Know have an iPhone and can do this work of posting and Facebook at various times and settings. Quite an advantage.

Just met with a Seattle group to help with planning a fundraiser for our SNJM sister Teresa Shields who founded and is directing Jonestown Family Center in the poorest county in Mississippi. Save the date: June 25th. More info coming.

Also promoting a benefit concert - March 27. Peter Mayer is an amazing guitar player and singer. Let me know if you are interested.

Spent a couple days listening to Fr. Paul Coutuno,SJ speak powerfully on Ignatian Prayer and Discernment. He has written a couple books. I highly recommend him.

Resting and ReCouping from Shingles

Sure been a long time since I have posted - been caught up in Facebook posts - a new venture for me.  Right now am taking it easy as I developed a case of shingles on my back - very painful but getting better.

Seattle weather has been good - going for walks through out the Queen Anne neighborhood - enjoying iced breves - reading new books - The Shack and The Man who went out for a Walk.

Missing my yoga but wanted to give my body a chance to be gentle with no twists.  Had a marvelous summer - gave a couple retreats - one in Victoria at Queenswood Centre and one at Marylhurst for women wanting to become Holy Names Sisters.  Very encouraging to my vocation work - might have some more young snjm sisters - Hurray.