Sr Helen Malone celebrates her platinum jubilee

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Sister Helen is one of the three Sisters of Charity who marked their platinum anniversaries in August, 2017.

Sr Clare was on hand to acknowledge Sr Helen’s life dedicated to the Church.

“May God’s blessings pour over you today, Helen, as we give thanks to God for you and your service of the poor which you continue so faithfully today.

“You are the champion of the little ones. You have the ability to make them feel worthwhile, Sr Clare noted.

“Your ministry in education, both primary and secondary, spanned many, many years. You are always happy to admit that you are always learning. After much thought and discernment, you responded to an important ministry which was teaching English to migrants. You have done this with great patience and love.  And you never give up on them.

Her motto: My soul thirsts for the living God. (Ps 42: 2)

“You are delighted to support staff on St Vincent’s Campus, Fitzroy, especially teaching English to those who struggle with it.

“Your love of family was evident and recently you were saddened by the loss of your dear sister Jan. You are full of love for the Congregation, and age is no barrier to you as you involve yourself in its life and mission. You have a deep sense of social justice, you are non-judgemental and you can be yourself freely.

“You embrace change as a good thing in yur life and move along with it. Learning is a gift you always welcome and you have contributed greatly through your own academic achievements. We welcome an article you wrote just recently on the ministry of education in the Congregation. Wonderful, Helen! You are a vibrant woman and a true daughter of Mary Aikenhead.

“Thank you for sharing your gifts of humour, genuine interest in others and being able to see the good in others. As you probably realise after we nearly lost you through illness, you work on earth is not finished yet.

May you continue to grow in the love of God and others, dear Helen.”

Image 1 shows fellow Jubilarians Srs Helen, Eileen Thynne, and Marguerite Moloney, with Congregational Leader Sr Clare Nolan

Image 2 shows Sr Helen at the front door of Mononia, July 2017

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.
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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.
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Go on now as steadily as you can, relying on the Divine assistance and fear not.
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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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