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By Sharon Foley Bock, Associate.
Mercedes Fitzsimmons’ history with the Adrian Dominican Sisters goes all the way back to 1952.That was the year she entered the Postulate and began her 17-year journey as a vowed member of the Sisters of St. Dominic in Adrian, Michigan. Throughout those years, she lived the Dominican charism through her ministry in elementary education and administration.
Although Mercedes withdrew from vowed membership in the community in 1970, she never lost her love of the Adrian Dominicans. In 1997, she was welcomed as an Associate so that she could more actively involve herself with the community again. “What sustains me,” she writes, “is the love of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.”
Mercedes, a resident of Warren, Michigan, is in the Great Lakes Chapter, where she is a member of the Leaven Mission Group. She is also part of a group of Associates who meet each month with Mary Lach, Director of Associate Life, at St. Basil’s Parish in Eastpoint, Michigan. In addition to sharing current events in their lives, the participants read and discuss books, currently Praying with Dominic by Michael Monshau, OP.
Mercedes has also been involved in the Great Lakes Associates’ initiative, “Save our Waters.” This project features an interactive exhibit explaining the need to protect this vital resource before it is too late.
“What occupies me these days is responding to the gift each of us has received – ministering to others ... as Dominic joyfully walked the path sharing the Good News ... so needed,” Mercedes writes.
Good morning' my friend, I just remembered that there was a page like this so here I am.I so miss you gals and all others so much these past few months. I have been in touch with many of the sisters but just never had your phone number. But I am here now.So, how are you ladies doing? Do you go out much if at all? I am still staying in, not going anywhere. I do have the shots (did okay with them) and am hoping I can see the 3 babies finally. They have grown so much. If it woriiks out, the twins willl probsbly move into this apt. complex, Hopefully it is a good thing.So, maybe one of these days we can meet and chat. God bless y ou both and keep you healthy. Always a friend Lois Morris