Vol. 9, No. 4, November, 2004

Community News & Upcoming Events

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Association of the New Covenant.

The Local Branch of the Association of the Community of the New Covenant in Denver, started again it's Monthly Gathering in September 2004, after a short summer break.

Parish Missions.

Healing Life's Hurts Parish Mission was given by Sr. Brigid and Sr. Jan, October 8 - October 31. The Sisters gave six Missions in the Missouri area.

October 11, 12	St. Ann/St. Cyril, Independence/Sugar Creek, MO
October 13, 14	Our Lady of Lourdes, Raytown, MO
October 18, 19	Church of the Annunciation, Kearney, MO
October 20, 21	Christ the King, Kansas City, MO
October 25, 26	St. Paul's, Olathe, KS
October 27, 28	Sacred Heart, Warrensburg, MO

Testimonies to the Lord's healing love during the Missions:

• I have feeling back in my fingers. (Sugar Creek, MO)

• This mission is totally wonderful. I have a better feeling toward all of my church people. I feel like I belong here. I also noticed my vision has improved. (Sugar Creek, MO)

• The weight of unforgiveness is lifted. The disks in the back feels 75% better--the pain is much less. (Raytown, MO)

• Trust was restored in my being a Catholic. (Kearney, MO)

• The mission helped me realize that I always can have God's hand in mine. (Kansas City, MO)

• I was given a better understanding of the power of community prayer. (Olathe, KS)

Upcoming Events.

Association of the New Covenant

The annual Companion Christmas party is planned for December 12, 2004, at the home of Jon and Maureen Nash.

Abroad

Gdynia, Poland

The Sisters annual trip to Poland was July 12 to August 3, 2004. A pleasant surprise awaited them on their outbound flight--they were moved from economy class to first class since a couple wanted our seats to be closer to their children. They were met at the Warsaw airport on July 13 and then took the train to Gdynia arriving around 9:30 p.m. A day of much needed rest followed before starting the Formation Training on July 15

Retreat and Training.

This year's Annual Follow-Up Leadership was Christian Spirituality and Discipleship given by Sr. Angeline to 49 people. It was held in Gdynia, July 15 - 23, 2004.

On a free day between the Formation Training and the Board of Directors meeting the Sisters and all in the Training took a bus to Ortowo for a walk on the pier which extended into the Baltic See. The bus then took everyone on a tour of Gdansk, the memorial oat the shipyards to the Solidarity Movement. Of course, everyone was ready for the BBQ where the men grilled kilbasa. Games and dancing followed.

Even a Scottish Terrier enjoyed the view from the pier.

The famous shipyards in Gdansk

The grilled kielbasa was great.

Board of Directors Meeting.

July 27-31, the Directors met for their annual meeting to give reports of the events, fruit, and difficulties of the past year. Time was also given to prayer as well as future planning.

Association of the New Covenant.

The ceremony of acceptance into the was held in Gdynia on July 22. The pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, Fr. Wojciech Kozlowski, led the ceremony which was held in the chapel. Forty-seven people from Gdynia and 5 from Suwalki either entered the Association or moved to the next phase. The ceremony was followed by supper and evening of celebration at a nearby restaurant.

Association of the New Covenant Gathers for Ceremony

A great time at the reception