News – Page 25 – Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Ministry in time of Covid

I work at St. Paul Catholic School and teach students in Grades 6, 7, & 8. When my colleagues and I were planning for online teaching, we reflected on the skills that each of us has. The one with the most knowledge of technology volunteered to set up the learning platform that students would use. I offered to do the Daily Journal and Reflection lessons for our Religion classes. The other colleague offered to assist with teaching teachers how to use different programs. As an educator, my…

The novices on vacation in St. Jacut

We arrived at the “Oasis” on the Mother House property on July 17, 2020 where we spent eight days of vacation. Each day we went on short bicycle trips that put us back in shape. We were all pleased with ourselves. We also did some visiting in the neighbourhood: the Graë and Our Lady of Pont d’Arz chapels. We went to the ocean at Damgan, it was super! It was in a spirit of fraternity that we lived the day. Separated into two groups, with Sister Marie…

Stéphane our friend

Death of Stéphane, friend of the Associates in France, 56 years of age. Stéphane standing, 3rd from the right On Sunday, August 2nd, a group of Associates and friends as well as several Sisters of the Congregation came together at the 11:00 mass in Allaire. We were there together to give thanks for having known and highly regarded Stéphane, and we ask God to welcome him into his Kingdom. Stéphane has left his mark on us with his curiosity to know and deepen his faith; he did…

Breton feast at the Mother House

On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, a noon meal, unlike any other, brought all the sisters of the Mother House together in the cafeteria which had been transformed into a Breton Crêperie by the staff. The sisters had decorated the tables in seaside decor and small Breton flags! The spectacular rhythmic entrance of the Bigoudènes, rippling in, set the tone throughout the dance and while the tables were being served. We were able to admire the creativity of the tailor and the expert hands in haute couture of…