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FRANCISCANSisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception “A Caring, Praying Presence” West Peoria, IllinoisFALL 2018Immaculate Conception Convent: 309-674-6168 / Development Office: 309-675-20052018 Rolan Johnson Christmas Ornament“Guided by Christ’s Radiant Star” - The Rolan Johnson Limited EditionCollectible 2018 Christmas ornament. Rolan’s 1961 Christmas card was theinspiration for the 24th annual ornament in the series. Ornaments are customdesigned, two-sided, 24kt gold-plate on brass frame, come in a gift box and havea numbered certificate of authenticity. These ornaments are a major fundraiserto benefit their Retirement Fund, and are produced exclusively for the Sisters ofSt. Francis of the Immaculate Conception.The sisters are deeply grateful for your purchase of these beautiful ornamentsand appreciate the generosity of the underwriters and retailers:Available at the followingRetailers: 35Order form atwestpeoriasisters.org or callDevelopment Office – 309-674-2005Bronze Frog–Junction CityCarlson Jewelry, Ltd.–Peoria HeightsHometown Community Banks(divisions of Morton Community Bank)Immaculate Conception Convent–West PeoriaJones Bros. Jewelers–N. Grand Prairie Dr.Kay’s Hallmark–Metro CenterLagron Miller Co.–PeoriaSkin Dimensions at SoderstromDermatology CenterSpalding Pastoral Center–PeoriaThe Dwelling Place Book Store–Normal2018 Ornament UnderwritersAnonymousCharlie & Carol KammJim & Debbie KnostMr. & Mrs. Stephen C. LawlerDavid Vaughan Investments, LLCMargie WagnerThe Carroll FamilyDennis & Nanette GillanRichard & Mary Jane NoePNC BankRiver City Construction, LLCMary Couri & Roy SpenceGene & Carmelita StatlerFall Musings from the President This issue of the Prints recalls some of our summerhappenings as well as anticipates our 2018 RolanJohnson Christmas ornament displayed above. Thetitle of this ornament, “Guided by Christ’s RadiantStar,” invites us to consider the radiant stars that Christhas provided in each of our lives.In this issue, we recall one of our “Radiant Stars,” SisterConcepta Marie Nudo, who went home in late May toenjoy her eternal reward. All of the Sisters and all whoknew her miss her radiant way of accepting all of life,both the joyous and the difficult.Our Jubilarians in this issue, each had their individualand unique ways of spreading Christ’s radiance bytheir lives of compassionate, faithful ministry. Wecelebrate that past radiance and look forward to thecontinued radiance these Sisters will provide now andinto the future.A radiant addition to our Motherhouse family is Jenny Winne,our new Development Director.Jenny possesses her own energyand radiance which will assistus in continuing our efforts ofcompassionate service to themany we serve in the Churchand in the community.As I conclude these remarks, Iagain invite you to that title ofSister Kathleen Annthis year’s ornament, “GuidedMourisse, Presidentby Christ’s Radiant Star.” Whoare those people or those experiences that Christ hasprovided for your own enrichment and growth? Theseare the radiant stars in each of our lives. As weanticipate Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is indeed atime to be thankful for all of these “Radiant Stars.”
A CARING, PRAYING PRESENCESister Mary Jo Yutt, OSF - 70 yearsCurrent Assignment: Pro-life activities and ministry to her communityHome Parish: St. Mary, Metamora, ILProfessed Vows: June 13, 1948Education: Associate’s degree from Springfield Junior College, Springfield; bachelor’s degree fromSt. Ambrose University, Davenport, IowaMinistries: While she is known now primarily for her pro-life witness outside Whole Woman’sHealth of Peoria, where abortions are performed, Sister Mary Jo’s long ministry has included workas an educator, bookkeeper and housekeeper, as well as service to her community. Her assignmentshave taken her to Sacred Heart School, Moline, from 1948 to 1951; St. Philomena School, Peoria,from 1951 to 1952 and from 1954 to 1955; St. Mary School, Peru, from 1952 to 1954 and from1958 to 1959; Immaculate Conception Convent, West Peoria, from 1955 to 1956 and from1960 to 1961; St. Mary School,Canton, from 1956 to 1957; Guardian Angel Home, Peoria, from 1957 to 1958, from 1962 to 1965, and from1966 to 1967;St. Joseph’s Home of Peoria, from 1959 to 1960; St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, from 1969 to 1971; Homes Incorporated, Peoria,from 1971 to 1973; Bergan High School, Peoria, from 1973 to 1978; Foster Insulation, Peoria, from 1978 to 1981; UnitedNeighborhoods, Peoria, from 1981 to 1984; Family Resources Center, Peoria, from 1984 to 1986 and from 1987 to 2014; St.Joseph’s Home of Springfield and the Life Center, Springfield, from 1986 to 1987; and pro-life ministry and communityministry, Peoria, from 2014 to the present.Sister Mary Anita Pauwels, OSF - 60 yearsCurrent Assignment: Pastoral associate at St. John XXIII Parish, Henry, ILHome Parish: Sacred Heart, Moline, ILProfessed Vows: August 12, 1958Education: Bachelor’s degree from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa; master’s degree fromthe University of DetroitMinistries: Involved in catechetics, administration and pastoral ministry, Sister Anita served at St.Catherine, Aledo, from 1958 to 1968; Immaculate Conception Convent, West Peoria, from 1968 to1969 and from 1992 to 1996; St. Philomena, Peoria, from 1969 to 1970; Sacred Heart, Moline, from1970 to 1977; St. Mary of Lourdes, Germantown Hills, from 1978 to 1979; St. Joseph’s Home ofSpringfield, from 1979 to 1971 and from 1990 to 1992; St. Joseph in Marseilles, St. Patrick inRansom, and St. Mary in Grand Ridge, from 1981 to 1983; St. Joseph Convent, Peoria, from 1984 to 1990 and from 1999 to2000; St. Mary, Metamora, from 1996 to 1999; and St. Joseph’s Home of Peoria, from 2000 to 2004. She has ministered tothe Henry faith community since 2004.Comments: “God has called me to various ministries with their many ups and downs. Thanks to each member of myFranciscan congregation, the support of my family, the care of my church communities, and especially the graces and blessingsof God, I have been able to make a difference (hopefully for the better). May God bless many of you to also offer your livesin His service as consecrated religious!”2
A CARING, PRAYING PRESENCESister Betty Jean Haverback, OSF - 51 years*Current Assignment: Spiritual director and massage therapistHome Parish: Sacred Heart, Annawan, ILProfessed Vows: August 12, 1967Education: Bachelor’s degree in education from Bradley University, Peoria; master’s degree inreligious education from LaSalle University, PhiladelphiaMinistries: *While Sister Betty Jean’s golden anniversary was last year, she waited until this yearto celebrate with other members of her community. She served as a teacher at St. Mary, Metamora,from 1968 to 1969 and from 1984 to 1985; Sacred Heart, Moline, from 1969 to 1976; St. Joseph,Pekin, from 1976 to 1978; and St. Philomena, Peoria, 1978 to 1981. Sister Betty Jean was assistantadministrator of St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield from 1981 to 1983; director of religious educationand pastoral minister at St. Mary, Metamora, from 1984 to 1996; and administrator of Mother of Peace Home (for the retiredSisters), West Peoria, from 1996 to 1998. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 1999 and spiritual director since2011.Comments: “God’s calling comes in very ordinary, common places, persons and happenings. My eighth grade teacher asked,‘Who might be interested in visiting the convent?’ From that invitation, God led me to unbelievable paths of service and untoldblessings and challenges. My roots and support of parents and family indeed nurtured this calling throughout my life.”Sister Betty Jean said she never would have envisioned the journey she’s taken, admitting “God’s ways and timing are oftennot my thoughts, plans or timing, yet, His love, guidance and grace has brought untold gifts and riches.”“Hopefully and prayerfully, I try to be on the alert as each and every day God calls me and each and every one closer to Hisway, life and truth.”Celebrationstook placewith familyover the summerSister Paula Vasquez, OSF - 50 yearsCurrent Assignment: Admissions coordinator at St. Joseph’s Home of SpringfieldHome Parish: Holy Family, Oglesby, ILProfessed Vows: August 12, 1968Education: Bachelor’s degree in education from Bradley University, Peoria; master’s degree ineducation from Cardinal Stritch University, MilwaukeeMinistries: Sister Paula taught at St. Joseph, Pekin, from 1968 to 1978; Epiphany, Normal, from1978 to 1980; and St. Mary, Metamora, from 1980 to 1982; and was principal at Seton Catholic,Moline, from 1982 to 2002. She was involved in service to her community, from 2002 to 2017,including two terms as president, from 2009 to 2017. She has been admissions coordinator at St.Joseph’s Home of Springfield since 2017.Comments: “God has given us many gifts. Two very precious ones come to my mind when I think of a religious vocation:the ability to choose and the gift of life. If anyone is considering a religious vocation, choose to explore the possibility foryour life!”3
A CARING, PRAYING PRESENCENew Development DirectorVow RenewalJenny WinneSister Vilayphon Santibout renewed her vows for one yearon July 8, 2018.Jenny Winne is thrilled to bethenewDirectorofDevelopment for the Sisters ofSt. Francis of the ImmaculateConception. She comes fromthe Peoria Civic Center whereshe worked in sales andmarketing as the Group SalesManager. In her 10 years atthe Peoria Civic Center, shewas responsible for over 1,500 Broadway Theater SeriesMembers and all Group Sales for the facility. Jennyresides in Washington, IL with her husband Ryan and hertwo boys, Jack (14) and Bernie (11). She is a member ofSt. Patrick Catholic Church and is involved in manyactivities with St. Patrick School.She is pictured below with Sister Kathleen Ann (left) andPostulant, Subha Ramesh (right)Renovation UpdatesGlassed-in porch onMother of Peace floorMeditation Momentby Sister Janice KeenanFall is a season of both savoring andsurrendering. We savor the beauty ofcolored leaves, the crisp air, theharvesting of crops. We watch leavessurrender their attachment to treelimbs and crops let go of theirproduce to nurture others.Moving ironwork inplace for buildinghandicapped rampaccess between 1962and 1912 buildings.Autumn calls us to the Franciscanvalue of “metanoia,” on-goingconversion of heart asking, “Whatblessings in my life need savoring,giving thanks to a good and graciousGod? What needs to be surrendered, toallow the Spirit to bring transformationand growth?”4
A CARING, PRAYING PRESENCEInMemoriamSister Concepta Marie NudoNovember 1, 1926 – May 25, 2018Adapted Remembrance given by Sister Betty Jean HaverbackWhere, oh, where does one start with such a FULL LIFE of 91 years and 71 years as a Sister of St.Francis of the Immaculate Conception for our dear Sister Concepta Marie Nudo? Perhaps the bestplace might be with her endearing, ever-faithful roots: her NUDO family. She told her parish priestwhy she wanted to be a sister: “I want to give my life to Jesus first and make the sacrifice so thatall my family could be together in heaven one day.” As early as her fourth grade, Sister persisted inpraying to fulfill this strong desire and earnest prayer to become a religious Sister. After her highschool years here in Peoria, she returned to her beloved Springfield for her novitiate formation, oneblock from her homestead—a challenge and a blessing! Care for her beloved Mom was a real privilege—many stories, sharings and visiting with extended families took place over those years.Over the 71 years, Sister served as sacristan and sewed many an altar cloth and church accessories.She always delighted in making God’s sanctuary as beautiful and special as she could.The other highlight of her talents was her “Blue Ribbon” pies at the fairs. Her contributions to our two cookbooks would indeedshow her life’s compassionate presence of Christ. Her other passion was selling our yearly ornaments; she seemed born to be asalesperson!Sister was full of gratitude, always generous to remember our families, the workers, delivery men, her friends and their families,with rolls, cookies, candies or flower arrangements. There never seemed to be a time she would have someone leave her sidewithout her thankfulness and “God Bless You.” Sister Concepta Marie radiated the Franciscan spirit of hospitality, joy, simplicity,and ongoing faith and prayer in all seasons.Pray As the Sisters PrayMinistries: Sisters of St. Francisof the Immaculate ConceptionRADIATING CHRISTby Cardinal NewmanDear Jesus,Help me to spread Your fragranceeverywhere I go.Flood my soul with Your spirit and life.Penetrate and possess mywhole being so utterly that all my life mayonly be a radiance of Yours.Shine through me and be so in me that everysoul I come in contact with may feelYour Presence in my soul.Let them look up andsee no longer me – but only Jesus!Stay with me, that I shall begin to shineas You shine,so to shine as to be a light to others;the light, O Jesus, will be all fromYou; none of it will be mine; it will be Youshining on others through me. Adult Literacy Care of the Elderly Youth Ministry Counseling Diaconate Formation Program Hospital Chaplaincy Internal MinistryFormation and Vocation Marriage Tribunal Massage Therapy Ministry to the Poor & Needy Parish Ministry Prayer Ministry Pro-Life Ministry Retreat Ministry Spiritual DirectionMaking God’s compassionate presence knownin our ministries.Amen.We pray for you and your loved ones each day with gratitude for your friendship and support.If you choose to send a tax-deductible gift, please use the enclosed remittance envelope.Most importantly, pray for us as we pray for you.5
A CARING, PRAYING PRESENCEIn Memory Of Kindly remember in your prayers our deceased sisters, friends, and those who havehonored them with a memorial contribution April 2018 - September 2018.MARY MARGARET ARNETTMr. & Mrs. Charles BushCHARLES BENDAKathy BendaMrs. Charles BendaBarbara GeorgeMrs. Bernice LampeMr. & Mrs. Glenn LurzMr. & Mrs. Gregory MassaMr. & Mrs. Weldon MoldenhauerMr. & Mrs. Steve SmithKevin StarkMaryAnn WieczkowskiSISTER MARY JOSEPH BICKETTMr. & Mrs. John SmallGLENN & ANGELINE BUSHMr. & Mrs. Charles BushSISTER MARY VIRGINIABUTKOVICHMrs. Jeanette McCloskeyCAROL L. CHAPMANMr. & Mrs. Lawrence HagemannMr. & Mrs. Kip SwahlstedtCHARLES FRANKEMr. & Mrs. Stephen TurnerSISTER MIRIAM HAUNGSMr. & Mrs. Dana WagnerBARBARA HAVERBACKMr. & Mrs. Blake HaverbackLORENE KEENANAnonymousJerri CookMs. Kathleen Cremer-SchertzMr. & Mrs. John DentingerAlice DiverMike and Tom DollingerMrs. Grace DollingerMr. & Mrs. Maurice AlouanEdgewood Real Properties LLCMary FisherMr. & Mrs. John FranciscoMr. & Mrs. John FranciscoMrs. Helen HibschmanMr. & Mrs. Terry HogeIrma and Marsha HollandRuth Ann & Sue JesseRuth Ann JesseMr. & Mrs. James KrowlekMr. & Mrs. James LightMr. & Mrs. Richard LutzMr. & Mrs. Leonard MathenyMr. & Mrs. Phil McCullyMs. Mary Lou NugentMr. & Mrs. Rick PetersonMr. & Mrs. Edward PhelanSis PichardMelvin RectorAnne RippMr. & Mrs. Jerry SalesMr. & Mrs. Edward SheridanMr. & Mrs. Eugene SpringerMr. & Mrs. Wilferd WudtkeSISTER MARY CONSTANCENAUMANRev. Edward OhmSISTER CONCEPTA MARIE NUDOAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Paul BanachMargie BarnesMrs. Arlene BrocksmithDiane ButlerCissy CarlsonMary CarraraMr. & Mrs. Thomas CarrollDr. & Mrs. John CarrollBarbara DeSplinterMrs. Rebecca FayMrs. Linda FitchMr. & Mrs. James FulginitiMrs. Helen HibschmanMr. & Mrs. Jerry HindsMr. & Mrs. Raymond HoffMrs. Mary HolycrossSandra JohnstonMrs. Lorene KeenanKathleen KellyMrs. Angela KennyMs. Sharon KnappM.V.F.G.Dr. & Mrs. Thomas MaloneyMr. & Mrs. James MattinglyMr. & Mrs. J. Leon MattinglyMr. & Mrs. Gary McCulloughMr. & Mrs. Brian McKennaElizabeth MyersMr. & Mrs. Thomas NudoMr. Samuel NudoMr. Patrick NudoMICHAEL KEYSERMr. & Mrs. Donald CastelliIn Honor Of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O'DonnellThomas OreskovichMr. & Mrs. Terry PostJean QuigleyRiver City Construction LLCDelores RockeyDr. & Mrs. Stephen RoehmMrs. Evelyn SoutheyMr. & Mrs. Otto StephenitchMarilynn TrinderThe Van Dam Charitable FoundationDr. Barbara and Jack VeghteMr. & Mrs. Daniel VieleCindy VillaCynthia VolkMary WickertSharon WolfeHARRIETTE E. REICHERTMs. Deborah EricksonJOHN ROEGIERSMr. John PauwelsGREGORY ROYAnonymousFRANCIS & MAYME SENNINGERMr. & Mrs. Charles BushJOHN & BESS SENNINGERMr. & Mrs. Charles BushCATHERINE TOMLIANOVICHMr. & Mrs. Charles BushSISTER ROSEMARIETOMLIANOVICHMr. & Mrs. Charles BushPrayer of Saint Francis of AssisiThank you for gifts that remember special occasionsand honor friends and loved ones at special timesreceived April 2018 - September 2018.Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt,faith; where there is despair, hope; where there isdarkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.SISTER BETTY JEAN HAVERBACKMr. & Mrs. Stephen TurnerSISTER KATHLEEN ANN MOURISSE'S FIRST YEAR AS PRESIDENTMr. & Mrs. Steven AllisonO Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seekto be consoled as to console; to be understood as tounderstand; to be loved as to love.SISTER MARY ANITA PAUWELSJulia Ann ConditSISTER ALICE MARIE ROGERSJulia Ann ConditFor it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoningthat we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we areborn to eternal life. AmenST. MARY OF METAMORA SCHOOL SISTERSMr. & Mrs. John SmallWe regret any errors and omissions. Please notify the Development Officeif your name is not listed correctly.6
A CARING, PRAYING PRESENCEDonors The Heading Avenue Franciscans extend a special thank you to all of our very generoussupporters whose contributions were received April 2018 - September 2018.Mr. & Mrs. Robert BeckenbaughDr. & Mrs. John BeckerIndian BickettThe Honorable Erik BlancDr. Henry Boldt Jr.Mary BrennanMrs. Arlene BrocksmithPeggy BrownMr. & Mrs. Charles BushJudith CarlsMr. & Mrs. Thomas CarrollDr. & Mrs. John CarrollMr. & Mrs. James CartonMrs. John CartonMrs. Rochelle ClarkMr. & Mrs. William Coopman Jr.Eileen CoughlinMr. & Mrs. Frank CrespoMr. & Mrs. F. Michael CurleyMrs. Therese DavidsonMr. & Mrs. Wilbert De Ford Jr.Barbara De JaynesDecatur Deanery Council ofCatholic WomenMrs. Joan DeClerckMr. & Mrs. Fred DeCosterRichard DellaValleMr. & Mrs. Frank DewaeleMr. & Mrs. Stephen DoniniNorma DonovanMr. & Mrs. P. Timothy DotsonNancy ErismanMr. & Mrs. Robert FescenmeyerSally ForkerMrs. Doris ForneyMr. & Mrs. John GetzMr. & Mrs. Rory GibsonDeacon & Mrs. Dennis GillanPamela GorgesHelen GrebnerMr. & Mrs. William GrebnerMr. & Mrs. Russell GrebnerMr. & Mrs. James HagemannMr. & Mrs. Donald HarbersMr. & Mrs. John HeinzMrs. Helen HibschmanMr. John JachmanMs. Holly JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Charles KammMadonna KaskieMrs. Lorene KeenanMary KennedyMr. & Mrs. David KinneyJoan KirchgessnerMr. & Mrs. Donald KnoblauchDr. & Mrs. James KnostMr. & Mrs. Clarence Koch Jr.Mr. & Mrs. John LaughlinMr. & Mrs. Michael LaukitisMr. & Mrs. Stephen LawlerMr. V. Dewayne LawsonMrs. Lynn LearyMr. & Mrs. John LeonardMr. & Mrs. Andrzej LozowskiDr. & Mrs. Thomas MaloneyDiane MarchesiMrs. Yvonne MasonMr. Richard MatkovichMr. & Mrs. Jerome MeismerMr. & Mrs. Charles MeismerDeacon & Mrs Rick MillerBarbara MurphyMrs. Roseanne MyersMr. & Mrs. Richard NoeMr. James NullmeyerJudith O'ConnellMs. Elaine OlsonMr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Paluska Jr.Joan PeronaJo Anne PijanowskiMr. and Mrs. John PopeMr. & Mrs. William QueenanMr. & Mrs. Allen RauhMr. & Mrs. Bernard RekiereMr. & Mrs. Frank RezacRiver City Construction LLCMr. Scott RobowskiMr. & Mrs. Gary and Rosemary RoseMr. & Mrs. Michael RossiterMr. & Mrs. Milton ScheirerMr. Stephen ScottiRoberta ShadensackMr. & Mrs. Henry SkopalMr. & Mrs. James SmithMr. and Mrs. David SmithRoy and Mary Couri SpenceMr. & Mrs. Timothy SponslerMr. & Mrs. Paul SpringerMr. & Mrs. Samuel StatlerDr. & Mrs. Theodore SwearingerMr. John SzentesMr. & Mrs. Stephen TomlinMs. Susan UrbaniakMary Ann VandersnickMr. & Mrs. Eugene VandeVoordeMargery WagnerKatherine WhanMr. & Mrs. Gary WhittingtonMr. & Mrs. John WiebmerMs. Maureen WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Frank Yerbic Jr.In KindDonorsthose who gaveservices, volunteerhours, and othernon-monetary itemsAnonymousCharlene BishopMary Jo CallahanMary CarraraAnnie CarrollMaria CarrollDorothy ConlonRita DeetsSheila FlahertyJane HoffCarol KammJoan KirchgessnerBarb KoeppleRuth McAvoyEvie SchermerCarol WeitekampJoe WeitekampCarol WickertKathy WilkinsSaturday, February 23, 2019Spalding Pastoral CenterSisters of St. Francis of theImmaculate ConceptionFor more information, call the Development Office309-674-20057
FRANCISCANNONPROFIT ORG.US POSTAGEPrintsPAIDPERMIT 393PEORIA, IL 61601Sisters of St. Francisof the Immaculate Conception2408 West Heading AvenueWest Peoria, IL 61604-5096westpeoriasisters.orgPrintWorthy If you need a new home for anyRolan Johnson cards or ornaments,we would love them.Just call the Development Dept.309-674-2005.2018 Unveiling of the official limited-edition Rolan JohnsonChristmas Ornament with Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse andtwo of Rolan’s Great-Grandchildren – September 29, 2018You can always count on the sistersto brave the heat for the AnnualWest Peoria 4th of July Parade!VOLUN EERRetired? Looking forsomething to do?We always need Volunteersto help with mailings.Contact the DevelopmentDept.The sisters love hosting the Annual WestPeoria Mass the first Sunday in August!Remember special occasions and honor friends and loved ones with a memorial or honorarium gift to theSisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception. For a special bequest in your will, please talk withyour legal advisor. We thank God, as we thank you, for your support, whether spiritual or financial.Prayer is our best and deepest expression of gratitude.
Ransom, and St. Mary in Grand Ridge, from 1981 to 1983; St. Joseph Convent, Peoria, from 1984 to 1990 and from 1999 to 2000; St. Mary, Metamora, from 1996 to 1999; and St. Joseph's Home of Peoria, from 2000 to 2004. She has ministered to the Henry faith community since 2004.
