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May 4, 2023, Barangay Mining, Angeles City, Philippines – “Forever I will sing of the goodness of the Lord," the responsorial psalm on the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, captures well the song of our hearts last April 25, a special day of honoring Sister Evangelina G. Fernandez, OP, one of the pioneers of the Our Lady of Remedies Mission Chapter, based in the Philippines. 

It was fitting to thank God for the gift of 91 years of Sister Evangeline’s blessed life, as well as her Diamond Jubilee as a Dominican religious. It was a grace-filled celebration, attended by Sister Vangie's brother, close relatives and friends, and the Sisters. 

The thanksgiving liturgy held before the Mass became a venue to affirm our love and gratitude for her generous sharing of faith and life with our community. The Eucharistic celebration itself was officiated by our ever-supportive Archbishop Emeritus, Apu Ceto, with Rev. Father Ramon B. Torres, a friend of the community. 

Fellowship and meal sharing near the convent's meditation garden concluded this special celebration of God's generosity and fidelity!

Originally a separate Congregation, the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of Remedies was founded in the 1960s with assistance from Adrian Dominican Sisters in the formation of its founding members. The two congregations merged in 2011, with the former Congregation established as a Chapter of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.  

April 24, 2023, Adrian, Michigan – Weber Retreat and Conference Center invites the mindfulness community – and all who hope to begin a mindfulness practice – to monthly Days of Mindfulness, held in person on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sister Esther Kennedy, OP, a Dominican Sister of Adrian and a retreat leader and spiritual director, leads the sessions. 

Upcoming sessions are as follows:

•    May 13, 2023 – Don’t flinch. The heart of meditation is awareness of and staying with whatever arises within. We just stay. As the mind begins to ease, a taste of compassion arises.

•    June 10, 2023 – Be kind to yourself. Many people tend to belittle themselves or make light of their feelings, but what would it be like if each of us relates to our vulnerabilities, fears, difficulties, and insecurities from a place of tenderness? This could place us on the path of healing and transformation.

•    July 15, 2023 – Keep your heart ready. When our heart-mind is suffering and troubled, we long for an inner quiet. The practice of mindful breathing helps us to look deeply within, to be at ease in a flow of kindness and compassion.

Each session is limited to 30 participants. The cost of $35 per session includes lunch. Registration is required and is available at www.webercenter.org; click on “programs.” Registrations may also be made by calling 517-266-4000 or emailing [email protected]. Limited scholarships are available.

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. Traveling east on Siena Heights Drive, pass the Adrian Rea Literacy Center and turn left just before the solar panel-covered parking lot. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.