1101 32nd Avenue South * Fargo, North Dakota 58103
(701)235-8246 * FAX: (701)237-9822
A Presentation
Associate is a woman or man who shares in the Presentation vision, mission, and spirituality and has bonds with the Congregation without being called to vows.
WHY PRESENTATION SISTERS INVITE PRESENTATION ASSOCIATES
We believe:
- That, as Presentation Sisters, we must collaborate with other women and men in responding to the universal baptismal call to the mission of Jesus and the Church to build God’s Kingdom of peace and justice through love and service, especially to the poor.
- That all are called to unity in diversity: There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism....
- That all are called to use their gifts for the common good
- That we can extend the mission and ministry of the Presentation charism through gifts of women and men who are bonded with us but not vowed members of our congregation
- That we are responding to Nano Nagle’s charism, “If I can be of service in saving souls in any part of the world, I would willingly do all in my power.”
- That we might support and encourage women and men who feel called to serve the Church through a closer association with us as Fargo Presentation Sisters.
- That we are responding to the ways the Holy Spirit is working in our Church and in our PBVM congregation.
- That we are to recognize that the charism that we hold in common with Nano Nagle is also found in men and women not called to vowed membership with Presentation Sisters.
We are living in a culture of war and violence. The Sisters and Presentation Associates are making a concentrated effort to focus on issues of peace by being peace and doing peace. Our society is fractured and disillusioned. Peace is not just the absence of war. The model of the Sisters and Associates is to do “What Needs To Be Done”, by raising awareness and consciousness through peace curriculums, forums and gatherings; through prayer and meditation; and by preparing ourselves to be witnesses to the world. Peace must begin within ourselves. A strong interior life is essential - what we think, we become. Listen. Study. Pray.
WHY BE A PRESENTATION ASSOCIATE
- To respond to a call, an inner longing to more deeply share in Christ’s mission by being bonded with the Presentation Sisters and Associates.
- To collaborate with the Presentation Sisters and Association in the mission of Jesus.
- To share in the vision, goals, mission, and ministry of the Presentation Sisters and Associates.
- To extend the Presentation spirit, charism, hospitality, and service.
- To makes one’s gifts and special graces available to others through participation in a specific work of the Congregation, a ministry in the local Church community, or other means.
- To have a closer association with the Presentation Sisters and Associates for support and help in one’s ministry.
- To have mutual prayer support.
Presentation Associates and Sisters retreat together at least three times per year. Lenten Retreat, Annual Associate Days and Advent Retreat.
Associate Day, 2006
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of
them." MT 18:20
Associate Day 2006- Reflection by Associate Marty Wolla
Lawri Freeman & Margie Young welcome guests at registration
Centerpieces were designed by Sister Mary Kathleen Hogan
Associate Everett Ballmann, Sister Elaine Garry, and Associate Mary Evanson look over the agenda
Associates and Sisters gather in the chapel
Associate Candidates Front L-R: Donna Young, Tony Rheault, Bev Noonan, David Myers, Marge Cagley, and Joni Altringer respond affirmatively to President Sister Frances O’Neill’s question about the desire to become an Associate
New Associates are congratulated after the ceremony
Father John Evans and Sister Maureen Walker enjoy refreshments after the reception ceremony
Associate Michelle Powers smiles broadly as the group thanks her for all the delicious refreshments
Are you looking for a way to deepen your Christian life of prayer and service? Then consider becoming a Presentation Associate. Presentation Associates are women and men who share in the vision, mission, and spirituality of the Fargo Presentation Sisters. Associates have bonds with the congregation without being called to vows.
An information meeting will be held on Monday August 20 at 7 p.m. at Presentation Center, 1101 32nd Avenue South, Fargo. For further information please contact Sister Francine Janousek, 701-237-4857 or fjanousek@cableone.net.