Meet New Members

 

New associates
FSPA welcomed two new associates March 4, 2011, Michelle Frazier and Laurie Sullivan.

 

 

Laurie Sullivan, Associate

When Laurie was asked what made her consider FSPA, she replied, "The joy within which the sisters minister, their Franciscan Spirit and most importantly their love for one another and for those to whom they minister." Read more in Perspectives.

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle Frazier, Associate

Michelle was inspired by the joy that permeates throughout the FSPA community and says she looks forward to "spiritual and emotional growth, learning to live in community and the gift of authentic friendships." Read Michelle's story in Perspectives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Taylor, FSPA

How is your ministry an experience of FSPA mission?

I have been in my current ministry for about two and a half months, so I must say we are still learning about one another. Working as a volunteer faith formation minister daily I encounter the call to mission to spread the good news. The focus of my ministry is working with adults in ongoing faith formation programs. I particularly enjoy facilitating my Monday evening Bible study group. It is so apparent to me that the Holy Spirit is present as our conversation deepens each week and they ask questions that come from their hearts. What an amazing experience it is to witness their relationships with God and one another grow. I come home after our classes absolutely energized. I believe that I am following in the mission of Jesus, the mission of Francis and my mission as an FSPA as I listen to the call of the Gospel, meet the parishioners where they are, and walk with them. I feel so blessed to be a part of our FSPA community mission.

FSPA welcomes Amy Taylor into novitiate program
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration accepted Amy Taylor into the novitiate program. A reception was held Aug. 7, 2009 at Mary of the Angels Chapel in La Crosse, Wis. Read more...

Amy was welcomed as an FSPA associate in 2008, Read more.

Amy Taylor professes first vows as an FSPA - read more.

Kristin Peters, FSPA

How is your ministry an experience of FSPA mission?

As a vowed Franciscan woman centered in Eucharist I commit to be a loving presence through prayer, witness and service. In daily prayer with sisters and in my own heart in response to God’s call and love for me, I say yes to God’s presence calling me into relationship in the jail, in hospice and with women who experience the desire to know and to claim who they are. Each story witnessed and heard reveals suffering and goodness, vulnerability and courage, strength and weakness. God is there in my choice to be present in prayer, witness and service. God shows me what prayer, witness and service are through the women I am with. I learn what it means to love, to share life and community at the table. Sharing Scripture, food or life stories is food and drink to me. I am grateful to share this life with FSPA, to share in the love of God with you.

Sister Kristin Peters professes first vows with FSPA - read more.

Read about Kristin's reception into the novitiate.

Kristin Peters welcomed as FSPA associate. Read more.

 

Julia Walsh, FSPA

How is your ministry an experience of FSPA mission?

My experience of mission:

• Connecting to the FSPA community through support
• Random acts of kindness, mercy and listening are loving presence
• Leading the school in prayer and teaching about prayer; praying for and with those whom I serve and those who serve with me
• Breaking bread with colleagues and students, breaking open the word
  and truth of the Gospel, and break-ing boundaries of exclusion is eucharistic life
• I live and witness through my life of vows, my testimony and through my efforts at walking the talk I talk.

Read about Julia Walsh's reception into the novitiate.

Sister Julia professes first vows, read more and watch it here.

Subscribe to Sister Julia’s Messy Jesus Business blog or visit her Young Adult Catholic blog.

Karen Grochowski, FSPA

How is your ministry an experience of FSPA mission?

As I minister with adults with special needs, I carry out our FSPA mission by sharing God’s love with the people I serve as I care for their physical, emotional and other needs. I do this by witnessing to the world their inherent dignity as created by God, advocating for them, assisting them on medical appointments, interacting with staff at their work sites or advocating with government leaders. Each of my clients reveals to me a unique aspect of God and reminds me of what in life is truly important and what I have come to take for granted.

Sister Karen Grochowksi makes first vows. Read more.

Laura Nettles, FSPA

How is your ministry an experience of FSPA mission?

For me loving presence is:

• not about what I say but about how I am with others.
• witness that another way is possible.
• use of my gift of knowledge to share my heart.

Read about Sister Laura Nettles' first vow ceremony.

 

 

Nirmala Dias, FSPA Transfer

After 27 years as a member of the Daughters of St. Paul in Mumbai, India, Sister Nirmala Dias transfered to the FSPA. Read her story.

 

Read the new members' comments about "Being a Franciscan women in the world today. . ."