A double celebration for Sr Margaret Case: A birthday and a Jubilee

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We had a double celebration at St. Catherine’s Residential Care, Balwyn on Saturday, August 18, 2018 for Margaret Case, who was celebrating her 80th birthday and Diamond Jubilee (60 yrs) as a Sister of Charity of Australia.

Sr Cate O’Brien had prepared a very beautiful and simple liturgy honouring Margaret, who was surrounded by her Sisters of Charity family and her family members.

The Sisters read their Vows with Sr Margaret and then Sr Cate presented Sr Margaret with her Papal Blessing.

Sr Margaret was heard to express these words:  “I am so overwhelmed, thank you, thank you, thank you!” The smile on her face told the story.

Afternoon tea followed as the Sisters acknowledged the other Sisters in Sr Margaret’s batch who were also celebrating in Brisbane and Sydney. Especially, they remembered Srs Patricia Carr, Bernadette Culhane, and Trish Shinners, who would have been smiling down from Heaven.

Days like August 18 bring so much joy to those celebrating such an achievement. Those present eventually moved away from the party with hearts full of gratitude to God and Mary Aikenhead for our Jubilarians.

Images: Sr Margaret Scully gives Sr Margaret her Papal blessing; Sr Margaret and her Sisters, from left, Sr Patricia, Sr Cate, and Sr Mary Gabrielle Clarke.

THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
When we have so much to praise the Lord for, we must not complain.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
True affection is to rejoice in the happiness of our dear ones. Never allow a sentiment of resentment to enter into our hearts.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
Pray, reflect and consult – and may the divine spirit direct all to God’s greater glory.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
May our dear Lord Jesus fill your hearts with His own love. Amen!
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
We must have patience with others as He has patience with us.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
Under every difficulty try to pray fervently.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
We have much to thank Him for, even for those little drawbacks on our comforts and conveniences.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
Do pray that justice may be accomplished in peace and that truth may prevail.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
Go on now as steadily as you can, relying on the Divine assistance and fear not.
THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
What we do ought to be done well.

The Sisters of Charity acknowledge the First Peoples and traditional custodians of this land where we live. We respect, value and honour their history, culture and spirituality. We are committed to standing in solidarity and to actively working for justice, peace and harmony in this land.

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