In Her Own Words: Sister Ann Helene Koenig The Christmas Gift Project, also known as the Santa Claus Project, began in 1983 while I was a Principal at St. Agnes School and Parish in the Buffalo area. My telephone rang one day; a representative from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Cheektowaga wanted to know if I [...]
By Sister Ellen McClure, OSF My memories of Advents past are those of eager anticipation. I join Mary as she prepares to deliver her baby to the world. I can only imagine how excited she is as Jesus kicks and moves around within her body. In truth, in my days as a young nurse, I [...]
Advent Wreaths remain a visible part of Advent S. Fran Gangloff My Mom had the idea to make small Advent wreaths from beads and wire. She made dozens and dozens of them for family and friends. When arthritis prevented her from doing so, I took up the task. I made hundreds of these wreaths to [...]
Advent, from the Joy of Children by S. Renee Kopacz I have wonderful Advent memories attached to my many years of teaching in various country towns and working in our Divine Child kindergarten (in western New York state) for 25 years. Little children are so precious and full of awe. Each Advent I would set [...]