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February 14, 2020, Adrian, Michigan – An exhibit of photography and poetry opens Friday, March 6, 2020, at INAI: A Space Apart, an art gallery and meditation space adjacent to Weber Retreat and Conference Center. An artists’ reception is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2020. The exhibit, featuring the works of two artists, runs through Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Quiet Places, Sacred Spaces, an exhibit by Sister Suzanne Schreiber, OP, Coordinator of INAI, is a retrospective of black-and-white photos originally made from film, then digitalized and softly brown-toned. “Removing the distraction of color enhances aspects of the photo that may not be noticed,” Sister Suzanne said.

The power of place has shaped Sister Suzanne’s photography through the years. Each image invites the viewer to step into a quiet place where the subject may be stillness, light, shadow, openings, textures, or movement. “In one place or one view I see the inner light or essence,” she said. “I see the unity of all things. 

Also on exhibit is Glimpses of Grace: Reflections on our Shared Life, featuring the photography and poetry of Rev. Cathy Johnson, an Adrian Dominican Associate and a Chaplain and Pastoral Minister at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. Each picture is accompanied by thoughts or words, often in the form of a Japanese haiku. 

The process evolved from the course, “Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Contemplative Practice,” in which Cathy accepted the invitation to shift from “taking photos” to “receiving an image.” She began combining the images with thoughtful words. Cathy’s Glimpses have evolved in response to morning worship services and special events. She has also created a Glimpse for every Sister who died during her years of service at the Dominican Life Center – more than 180 Sisters in four-and-a-half years. 

INAI (pronounced in-EYE, meaning “within” in Japanese) is a contemplative space and art gallery that resonates with the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Vision: to seek truth, make peace, and reverence life. It houses an art gallery, a quiet space for personal reflection and meditation, and an art room. INAI: A Space Apart is open every day from 8:00 a.m. 
to 8:00 p.m.

All are invited free of charge to visit INAI: A Space Apart and to enjoy the art exhibits.

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian. Enter the Eastern-most driveway of the complex and follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.


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February 13, 2020, Adrian, Michigan – Sisters, Associates, family members, fellow parishioners, and friends of Margaret Reyez gathered at St. Catherine Chapel at the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse February 8, 2020, to celebrate her Ritual of Acceptance as an Adrian Dominican Associate.'

A retired librarian for the Westland, Michigan, School District, Margaret has been involved in her parish, SS. Simon and Jude in Westland, serving as youth minister and sacramental coordinator. It was there that she met Adrian Dominican Sisters Anneliese Sinnott, OP, and Cheryl Liske, OP. She was mentored by Associate Karen McDermott, Sister Cheryl’s sister.

Cheryl Liske, OP, left, and her sister, Associate Karen McDermott, right, pray the Dominican blessing over Margaret.

Mary Lach, Director of Associate Life, presided at the ritual, welcoming the assembly and introducing Sister Patricia Harvat, OP, General Council liaison to Associate Life. Sister Patricia invited Margaret to a life based on the Dominican charism, “one of preaching, being one with the Word of God.” This gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church does not belong only to Dominicans,” Sister Patricia said, but to “the entire lay ecclesial community. … We all work together with the gifts that we have to live out our lifestyle.”

Karen, in formally introducing Margaret, spoke of the time they worked together to prepare Margaret for Associate Life. “Margaret is one of the kindest and most thoughtful women I know, and I believe she’s going to be an asset to Associate Life and to our community.”

Margaret said she chose to become an Adrian Dominican Associate through her year of formation with Karen, learning about the charism and what it means to be a Dominican. She spoke of the inspiration she receives from working with children, adding that “there are many other areas of service that I hope to explore as an Associate.”

Associate Karen McDermott signs the formal documents of association for Associate Margaret Reyez.

Sister Cheryl preached on the Gospel that Margaret chose for the event, the story in Luke about the risen Jesus’ encounter with two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35). She shared her own Emmaus story when she first attended Mass at SS. Simon and Jude Church and was invited to the parish’s “High Holy Day of Doughnut Sunday,” the first of many table celebrations she enjoyed at the parish. 

Sister Cheryl focused on Margaret, whom she encountered at the parish: “Margaret, who has lived the reality of knowing Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread and the fellowship of doughnuts; Margaret, who has discovered Christ in the lives of people, especially young people that others have given up on.” 

In speaking of the new Associate, Mary said, “Margaret’s life is a testament to her love of learning and her devotion to her Catholic faith. She has a deep spirituality grounded in the Dominican charism of study, prayer, service, and community.”

Margaret and her late husband, Francisco Reyez, have three children and several grandchildren. She established the Rainbows for All God’s Children, a support group for children who lost a parent through death or divorce, and worked tirelessly in the Red Wagon Literacy Program, which encourages students to read during the summer months. She continues to volunteer at Greenfield Village in Detroit, portraying a 19th century school teacher.

Associates are women and men, at least 18 years of age – married, single, widowed, or divorced – who make a non-vowed commitment to partner with the Adrian Dominican Sisters. While maintaining their own lifestyle and remaining financially independent, they participate in various spiritual, social, and ministerial experiences with the Sisters and live out the Dominican charism in their daily lives.

If you feel called to be an Adrian Dominican Associate, contact Mary Lach, Director of Associate Life, at 517-266-3531 or mlach@adriandominicans.org. If you are a single Catholic woman interested in vowed life as an Adrian Dominican Sister, contact one of the Co-Directors of Vocations: Sister Tarianne DeYonker, OP, at 517-266-3532 or tdeyonker@adriandominicans.org or Sister Mariane Fahlman, OP, at 517-266-3537 or mfahlman@adriandominicans.org.

 

Family members, friends, and fellow parishioners of SS. Simon and Jude Parish in Westland, Michigan, offer the Dominican Blessing to Margaret.


 

 

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