Benedictine Sisters and Friends, Fall 2011

Saint Benedict’s Monastery Fall 2011

125 Years of Hospital Care

SBHS Reunion | Prioress Installation | 2011 Benedicta Riepp Award

From the Prioress

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Michaela Hedican, OSB

125 Years of Hospital Care 4 – 8 The Sisters’ ongoing legacy at St. Cloud Hospital 50 years after relinquishing ownership

Compassionate care of the sick was central to the

ministry of Christ. Benedict, too, inspired by the gospel and the desert tradition, was passionate concerning the tending of the sick in the monastery. Perhaps Benedict was influenced by a story from the Desert Fathers which told of the importance of caring for the sick. A brother questioned an old man, saying: “Here are two brothers. One of them leads a solitary life for six days a week, giving himself pain, and the other serves the sick. Whose work does God accept with the greater favor?” The old man said, “Even if the one who withdraws for six days were to hang himself up by his nostrils, he could not equal the one who serves the sick.” (The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers) St. Benedict mandated that the care of the sick in the monastery must rank above and before all else in order that they may truly be served as Christ (RB 36:1). Following this instruction, Benedictines have engaged in serving others who are ill. The quality of care given within the community was to emanate forth in caring for the sick that lived beyond the monastery walls.

to the people of St. Cloud. When St. Benedict’s Hospital (now St. Cloud Hospital) opened in 1886, they contracted with the county to serve the poor in the area for $1 a day. From that day forward, our Sisters have applied themselves in numerous areas of health care and the education of those who serve in health care. Thus, throughout the world, God’s people have been touched by the health care ministry of St. Cloud Hospital, the St. Cloud Hospital School of Nursing, St. Benedict’s Senior Community and a number of other health care initiatives sustained by those who received their first experience in the institutions founded by the Sisters. Down through the decades the Sisters have been inspired by St. Benedict’s appeal to his followers: “Go to help the troubled and console the sorrowing. Never … turn away when someone needs your love” (RB 4:18-19, 26). For 125 years this caring tradition has been a part of St. Cloud Hospital’s mission and ministry. It is with pride and gratitude that we acknowledge the valiant efforts the administration and staff of St. Cloud Hospital have demonstrated in continuing to carry forward the vision of the Sisters to truly serve the sick as Christ.

Saint Benedict’s High School Reunion 9 Former students and faculty reconnected and reminisced at the All High School Reunion in May.

Installation of Prioress 10 Sister Michaela Hedican is installed as the 16th prioress of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict. Benedicta Riepp Award 11 Margy Hughes of St. Joseph, Minn., is the 2011 Mother Benedicta Riepp Award winner. Briefly 12 – 13

Annual Report 16 – 30 Thank you for supporting our ministries!

In Loving Memory 31 – 34 Sisters Catherine Mc Innis, Cordis Gaebel, Raymond Doerfler, Malachy Hurley, Berno Flint, Elvan Drayna, Gregor Bergeson and Nivard Neft Sisters Behind the Scenes 35 Sisters Germaine Gagnon and Madonna Niebolte serve in the monastery health center.

Dedication and determination impelled the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict to provide affordable care for the sick

Columns Benedictine Sisters and Friends

Editorial Board

Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict

Ann Blattner

Saint Benedict’s Monastery • Volume 15 – Number 1, Fall 2011

Ryan Kutter Owen Lindblad, OSB Mary Mathews

Gen Maiers, OSB, Director, Development/Communications

Kate Meyer

Susan Sink, Editor

Jean Scoon

Jennifer Morrissette-Hesse, Designer

Tom Stock

On the Cover Recent administrators and board members at St. Cloud Hospital: (l to r) Sisters Kara Hennes, Colleen Haggerty, Miriam Ardolf and Paula Revier. After 29 years, Sister Miriam retired from the board this year; her place will be taken by Sister Mary Jackle, who joined us last year from Eau Claire and was not available for the photograph. Photo: Paul Middlestaedt Printing: Palmer Printing

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Year of Giving in Review 14 – 15 by Gen Maiers, OSB

Benedictine Sisters and Friends is published three times each year by the Office of Development and Communications, Saint Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph, Minn. The purpose of the magazine is to share the story of our Benedictine life and engage our relatives, friends, Oblates and benefactors in the mission and ministries of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict.

Pages 4 – 8 The photo above was taken inside the St. Cloud Hospital chapel. The chapel, built in 1928 and renovated in the 1970s, is an ongoing sign of the Sisters’ presence. It retains its towering stained glass windows and elaborate wood Stations of the Cross embedded into the walls, as well as Prairie Style decoration on the balcony/choir loft that complements the design of the original front door, featured on the cover of this issue. Fall 2011 I www.sbm.osb.org

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Sister Kara Hennes (right) and Linda Chmielewski (left)

Susan Sink and Miriam Ardolf, OSB

Photos for this article are courtesy of the St. Cloud Hospital archives. Special thanks to Mary Schaffer for her assistance with this article.

Risking All for Care Two events loom large in the 125-year history of hospital care in St. Cloud. The first is the cyclone of April 1886, which demolished Sauk Rapids and caused widespread destruction. St. Benedict’s Hospital (renamed St. Cloud Hospital in 1928), which the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict had opened in February of that year, was struggling to find patients. Cyclone of April 1886

Hospitals in that era were seen as places for dying, but when St. Benedict’s Hospital was at the center of the tornado rescue effort, the Sisters’ care convinced the residents that the hospital could be a place of healing. The Sisters’ courageous effort, working 48 hours straight until others arrived from nearby towns and the Twin Cities, is recognized as part of the ongoing heroic effort the Sisters would continue as they served the health care needs of the community. From the beginning, they were helping define hospital care. The other event is the Sisters’ sacrifices and efforts to pay off the debt of the St. Cloud Hospital (SCH) building built in 1928, on the eve of the Great

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Depression. At key moments, when the hospital board has made a commitment to a large project such as the $220 million capital campaign to expand the hospital’s facilities undertaken in 2007, members have pointed to this early effort by the Sisters.

“These women took on major risks,” said Craig Broman, current chief executive officer of SCH. “They made decisions on faith in order to provide service to others. This still has an impact on our Craig Broman decision making.

It’s an inspiration when we’re reminded by board members to put the decision in the context of the significant risks taken by our founders in 1928 and earlier.” The motion to undertake this campaign was made by Sister Miriam Ardolf, who served on the board for 29 years, chaired the finance committee for 15 years and chaired the board for two years, retiring in 2011.

Mission and Values

It is the full integration of the mission of providing quality care and Benedictine values by the administrators, staff and board that has helped make SCH the awardwinning regional center for health

care it is today. That mission owes a lot to the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict, their continuing work as sponsors and active membership on the board of the hospital.

The Sisters deeded over the St. Cloud Hospital in 1964 to the St. Cloud Hospital Corporation. They remained as sponsors, guaranteeing the Catholic identity of the hospital and making sure the hospital adhered to the Ethical and Religious Directives. Eventually, the diocese took over that responsibility, but the Sisters have continued to play an active advisory role. “My observation is that the Sisters on the board have always brought to our consciousness the need to serve the poor and underserved in the community,” said Dr. Terence Pladson, president and CEO of CentraCare Health System. “That has dated back their entire 125 years, and they remind us of that responsibility in every discussion from strategy to resource allocation.” Of course, it works both ways. Sister Kara Hennes, who spent 14

years in administration at SCH (1979– 94), including vice president of nursing and patient care, compliments the lay administrators for their appreciation of the role of the Sisters and their ability to maintain the mission. maintain the mission. S. Kara remarked that this began with the hospital’s first lay administrator, Gene Bakke, who was appointed as CEO in 1967, and continued on through John Frobenius to the current CEO Craig Broman. “The lay administrators have kept alive the values and been more articulate about them to the general public than we could have been ourselves,” stated S. Kara. That legacy has only expanded as the hospital has expanded. According to Dr. Pladson, “In our 1995 effort to begin and grow CentraCare, we have maintained

John Frobenius with Sister Dolores Super, 1987

the link to the heritage of the Sisters because of the high value that the legacy and philosophy bring to our organization.”

The hospital’s values hang on the walls of this overtly Catholic institution, and spell out CHRIST: Collaboration, Hospitality, Respect, Integrity, Service and Trusteeship. At CentraCare System, which does not maintain Catholic sponsorship, the core values are: Patient-centered, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Stewardship. In both lists it is easy to see the Benedictine values. “Because of our heritage,” says Bret Reuter, director of mission and spiritual care, “our employees feel uniquely empowered to care for the whole person—that includes genuine compassion.” Compassion and the motto from the Rule of Benedict to “treat all as Christ” genuinely drive the staff of St. Cloud Hospital, and the patients feel this. “We hear about the centrality of hospitality at St. Cloud Hospital from our patients and their families,” said Reuter. Fall 2011 I www.sbm.osb.org

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But how is this culture so rooted in Benedictine values maintained? “We work at it, with visual reminders and modeling from leaders—it is part of our customer service standards,” Reuter said. It is also clearly essential to the leaders of the organization. “Our values and mission guide what we do,” said Broman. “We have specific times we’re reminded of our heritage, such as mission week, the yearly mission calendar we publish and the efforts of Bret Reuter. But also, the presence of Sisters (on the board) keeps us grounded in that mission.”

Caring for Those on the Margins There are three significant ways the Benedictine mission underlies care at SCH. First, from the very beginning, the Sisters had a commitment to people on the margins. This included care of the elderly and of those who could not afford care.

did during the Sisters’ transition out of caring for the elderly in the 1970s.

This way of thinking also guided the establishment of the MidMinnesota Family Clinic, an outreach to the uninsured, underinsured and underserved populations in the area that began in 1989. When S. Dolores was advocating for this clinic, a collaboration between a variety of community agencies under the direction of the hospital, CEO John Frobenius wasn’t sure about the idea. It was a big risk in a time of economic challenges. Medicare payments were decreasing, the hospital was struggling with insurance contracts, and there was a need for renovations and upgrades of facilities. S. Dolores’s response was, “John, we cannot not do it. We have to do it.”

This process also underlines a comment made by Sister Dolores Super, who was chair of the hospital board from 1984 –94. “When Benedictines come to an area, the first thing they do is set down roots. Then they ask what needs the local church may have to which they could respond. Finally, they look around and find out who might join them in the ministry.” This is exactly what S. Evin

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The empowerment that Bret Reuter spoke about and pervasiveness of this mission can be seen even at the level of the laundry. Place of Hope in St. Cloud arranges church outreach to the homeless through its Church of the Week program. SCH launders all the blankets used in that program so they

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The Sisters began running facilities that specifically cared for the elderly in 1900; before this time, long-term residents stayed at the hospital. In the 1970s, when the Sisters found they had to leave that sector of health care, Sister Evin Rademacher, the prioress, called together the possible partners to make sure services were in place for care of the elderly. Working with Catholic Charities, the St. Cloud Hospital and others, the solution was St. Benedict Senior Community. The first administrators were Sisters Rita Budig and Juliana Lauer. Operated by the St. Cloud Hospital, it continues to be a place of compassionate care to some of our most vulnerable citizens.

counselors, nurses and staff, and the Grand Prize Community Service Award received from the Minnesota Hospital Association in 1991. Today, the clinic has an active family practice residency program in association with the University of Minnesota and, as was her dream, not only provides services at the clinic but also goes out into the community to other sites to provide health care to those most in need.

uninsured in a 30mile radius. … In the first year, the clinic averaged 21 persons a day, 80 % of them women and children.

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compassionate and whole-person approach to treating these people.” Today, SCH offers a comprehensive continuum of mental health care options and programs for treating alcohol and substance abuse. Sister Joan Felling, a chaplain at the hospital, works with some of these groups.

Photo courtesy of St. Cloud Visitor.

1978 Spiritual care team, l to r: Rev. John McManus; Rev. Al Stangl; S. Georganne Burr; Rev. Richard Tetzloff

for the first major expansion of the hospital since 1928, the definition of hospital care was again stretched, this time to include an in-patient mental health unit. Its first director was Sister Madonna Kuebelbeck. Sister Paula Revier served at the hospital in several leadership roles from 1956-88, part of that time as the director of the nursing division that included surgery, admissions, central supply, the school of nursing and volunteers. She described how the new mental health unit provided an essential service. “As a young head nurse, if you had people who were depressed, suicidal or had alcohol and chemical dependency issues, the only option was a state hospital. There was a dreadful need for a more

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Even today, S. Dolores talks passionately about the statistics behind the decision: “There were 17,000 uninsured in a 30-mile radius,” and the great good the clinic did from the very start. “In the first year, the clinic averaged 21 persons a day, 80% of them women and children,” she said. Today the daily average number of patients is 75. She also points to the two grants they received for start-up costs, the volunteer work of many doctors,

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Treating the Whole Person

From the start, the hospital has also put an emphasis on caring for the whole person. In 1928, massage, solariums, hydrotherapy and other “cutting edge” treatments were implemented by the Sister staff. Patients had access to gardens and outdoor spaces when possible.

In 1966, when ground was broken

Sister Ruth Stanley talks to a patient.

Sister Georganne Burr, the first woman Catholic chaplain in a Minnesota hospital, was instrumental in creating the Spiritual Care Department. She worked on a team with Father John McManus, Rev. Al Stangl and the first protestant chaplain, Rev. Richard Tetzloff, to integrate spiritual care with the therapeutic care provided by other units of the hospital, particularly in the areas of grief counseling, mental health and substance abuse. S. Georganne, Fr. Al and Fr. John went on to establish St. Therese Center, a grief counseling center in St. Cloud. Bret Reuter also remarked on this strength in the hospital’s mission. “The spiritual care department is integrated in the hospital,” he said. “We are welcomed and recognized as part of the care team by physicians, nurses and other professionals. Throughout the hospital, we are committed to caring for the whole person, body and spirit.” S. Kara sees this strength as reflective of Benedictines as well. “All members of a team are respected,” she said. “There is more of a team approach. We practice that as a religious community, and I see that same spirit in the care at SCH.” Today, Sister Ruth Stanley is an important member of the St. Cloud Hospital Heart Center, which received this designation in 1992. S. Ruth provides an ongoing link to the “whole person” approach to hospital care. An expert on the relationship between meditation/ spirituality and heart health, S. Ruth works with patients on lifestyle changes and practices that go well beyond treating symptoms and

disease. Sister Ruth is a relatively recent addition to the hospital staff in contrast to Sister Beatrice Eiynck, who recently retired after 33 years as a staff nurse in the Rehabilitation Department; her resignation ends the continuous presence of Sisters as floor staff nurses for 125 years.

Roles of Women

The St. Cloud Hospital School of Nursing marked a great beginning for the Sisters in empowering women in health care. “The fact that the Sisters brought nursing education into the community, providing an enormous benefit to the community and some of the highest skilled jobs for women in this area, is quite astounding,” said Dr. Pladson. “To start a school of nursing while running a hospital and college is quite an accomplishment.” He also pointed to the fact that the school developed the Benedictine values in lay women and men throughout the community. Most of the nurses trained there did not become Sisters, but went on to practice Benedictine values in their care of patients elsewhere. Although the Sisters relinquished ownership of the hospital in 1964, they continued in key leadership roles within the hospital for decades. Under the direction of Gene Bakke, the hospital was reorganized into five divisions, two of which were led by Sisters. Sister Colleen Haggerty was director of general services

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for the hospital, which meant she oversaw the major expansion and renovations from 1967–75. “That time was personally very growthful for me,” said S. Colleen, who began as a dietitian. Her education with Sister Mary John Sweeney included a onehour course in reading blueprints; this came in handy. She enjoyed overseeing the staff that provided operations, including food service and the laundry, and “I always advocated for the rights of all employees, including the laundry workers. Those people are essential—doctors and nurses are important, too,” she said. As board members, Sisters continue on active committees, including the Quality and Patient Safety Committee, on which both S. Paula and S. Kara have served. It is here, S. Kara said, that she’s seen staff work to continually raise the bar of quality care and promote a team approach. What was once primarily nursing’s responsibility is now a chief responsibility of the board. They do more than oversee the financial well-being of the hospital— they’re involved in promoting care. S. Kara pointed to two important women leaders, Mary Buhl, who for approximately 35 years advanced quality analysis of care, and Linda Chmielewski, the vice president for operations and nursing. Many directors of specialty centers at the

3 The 1967–68 administrative staff, l to r: S. Paula Revier, Asst. Admin. of Nursing Division; Harry Knevel, Asst. Administrator of Other Professional Services Division; Gene Bakke, Administrator; Thomas Murn, Chief of Staff; John Steckinger, Controller, Fiscal Services Division; Tom McLaughlin, Admin. Asst., Administrative Services Division; S. Colleen Haggerty, Asst. Administrator, General Services Division

Clockwise from top left: 1) Kathleen Hall Jamieson 2) Prayer service 3) High school reunion toast S. Colleen Haggerty shows two hospital guests a model of the hospital.

hospital are women, and women continue to be represented on the board.

“I hope that we Sisters continue to have a visible presence,” said S.

Colleen. “My one dream when I retire from the monastery Development Office is to be a Sister visitor at the hospital and interact with patients and visitors on a volunteer basis.” “We’re so proud of the St. Cloud Hospital,” said S. Paula, “of how they’ve continued to be the lived expression of the original philosophy of the hospital, their healing mission and the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine influence that continues to be alive and well.”

L to r: Bishop Jerome Hanus; Sister Mary Reuter, prioress; Nancy Frobenius; S. Miriam Ardolf; S. Dolores Super

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4) Faculty Sisters Shaun O’Meara, Linda Kulzer and Mara Faulkner 5) Former dean of students, Sister Ruth Nierengarten 6) Members of the class of 1971

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early 300 guests attended the all-school reunion of Saint Benedict’s High School held Saturday, May 21, on the monastery campus and at Gorecki Dining and Conference Center. The high school operated in St. Joseph from 1880-1973, most of those years as a boarding school. The main events of the reunion were a prayer service, social hour and banquet. At the banquet, Sister Carol Berg spoke about the history of the school. “Catalogue descriptions of courses stressed that the most important reason for the existence of the school was ‘to form the character of the students.’ Over the decades, the catalogues emphasized that education concerned the whole person; heart and soul, as well as mind and hand, must be developed.”

That attention to character was the basis for the remarks by Sister Nancy Bauer, class of 1971, and keynote banquet speaker Kathleen Hall Jamieson, class of 1964. S. Nancy emphasized the importance of being part of a faith community during high school and the ways that faith has sustained her in years following.

Jamieson, a professor at the Annenberg School of Journalism and director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, also spoke about the strength of community. Her remarks focused on the ways Saint Benedict’s High School shaped its graduates to be leaders and, importantly, to lead differently. Both through academic challenge, but also by the examples of Sisters in leadership positions who nurtured talents (and even “nontalents”) and modeled loving community, Jamieson said, she and her classmates were prepared to grasp the opportunities available for women in the 1960s and beyond. They were able to “navigate difficult situations” ethically and with confidence, she said, despite the sexism they faced. Because of their education, they were able to create workplaces, neighborhoods and families grounded in the Benedictine values of community and respect for others. Watch a video of Kathleen Hall Jamieson’s remarks, visit a photo gallery or enjoy other materials from the reunion at www.sbm.osb.org/sbhs. Fall 2011 I www.sbm.osb.org

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2011 Mother Benedicta Riepp Award Winner Margaret “Margy” Hughes Susan Sink

When Margy Hughes came to work in the physical education department at the College of Saint Benedict in 1966, almost all of the faculty and staff were Sisters. Margy felt special to be one of five or so laypeople who got to work closely with them. It was a feeling she remembered from her childhood growing up in Hibbing. Her family’s house was opposite the Catholic school and Benedictine Sisters’ convent, “so we were close by when they needed something.” The children in her family would be called to help and felt special to get to know the Sisters more personally.

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Qualities of a prioress

according to chapter two of the Rule of St. Benedict:

is to be just, good, fair, kind and, above all, She she is to love as Jesus loved his disciples, because she holds the place of Christ in the monastery.

Clockwise from top: 1) Sister Michaela Hedican; 2) Sister Marlene Schwinghammer, Bishop John Kinney (center) and Bishop Joseph Charron (r); 3) The new leadership team (l to r): Sisters Marlene Schwinghammer, subprioress; Michaela Hedican, prioress; Dorothy Manual, secretary; Kara Hennes, treasurer 4) Following the Rite of Installation, a young guest reaches for Bishop Charron’s cross; 5) Sister Theodora Nelson offers Prioress Michaela Hedican a sign of her commitment and obedience.

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ister Michaela Hedican was installed as the 16th prioress of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph on Sunday, June 5, at Sacred Heart Chapel. The rite of installation was conducted in a private service Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Sisters, S. Michaela’s family and members of the Sisters’ federation in attendance. More than 500 people attended a public Eucharist celebrating the installation on this Feast of the Ascension, followed by a reception. Bishop John Kinney of the Diocese of St. Cloud presided. Retired Bishop Joseph Charron, CPPS, of the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, was the homilist.

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Bishop Charron referred to the conference statement “Wisdom from the Tradition” composed by the the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses in his homily: “A community comprised of mutual listeners is a community hospitable to peace and charity. Harmony breathes where people truly listen, respect and respond to one another. The Holy Spirit is set free in this kind of community.” The prayer of the people on that installation day was that the Holy Spirit will be set free, not only in Sister Michaela but in the entire religious

What she remembered of the Sisters who educated her, members of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, was that “they were people who did things. They were real people. Some of the teachers would play softball and kickball with us at recess.” Seeing how the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict get things done and have always gotten things done, particularly in service to their community, has inspired Margy to build community, too.

she said. “In the 11 years I’ve lived in St. Joe, I’ve heard about what people who lived here all their lives have done. In a small community you have to work together and to have pride in something.” So far, she says, that community effort has been most in evidence at the Catholic church, built with stones from local farmers’ fields. However, with growth and new people coming in who are not Catholic, people are looking for ways to engage in “The Sisters are always so organized town life. “The older community-minded when it comes to doing things. Everyone folks have to engage people and get them plays her part. When the tornado hit to build what is going on now in St. Joe,” Sauk Rapids in the early days of the she said. “We need to be able to be more hospital, the teaching Sisters pitched in. inclusive, welcoming different kinds During the Depression, everyone played of people and offering them a way to a part inWherever meeting the two needsor of more people,are gathered, there’s choir practice. participate.” feeding people and helping pay the debt. They were driven.” She has directed her energy, therefore, into civic projects that welcome people One feels that same drive and downtown. As a board member for commitment when speaking to Margy the Millstream Festival, she and Sister Hughes. For 38 years she built a culture

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of welcoming hospitality and deep respect for each person in the physical education and athletic departments. Athletic Director Carol Howe-Veenstra said, “Margy taught me so much about community. Since her retirement (in 2003) I know I need to be ‘Margy’ to others and keep that community and teamwork going.”

Margy takes that same drive for community building into her civic efforts in St. Joseph. “The only way things can happen is if the community pitches in,”

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Thomasette Scheeler co-chair the food vendors committee. She is also the chair of the St. Joseph Action Group, whose latest venture is bringing a thrift store downtown. She also volunteers with the monastery and works at events at Saint John’s University, donating the money she earns to the St. Joseph parish quilters. “The Sisters show us that, working together, a community can do big things,” she said. “They built a hospital, a college, a large monastery with farming and businesses. What I learned working at St. Ben’s is: ‘We need you.’ We have to communicate that to others and, together, we can do big things.”

taught me so much about community. Since her retirement “(inMargy 2003) I know I need to be ‘Margy’ to others and keep that community and teamwork going. ” — Carol Howe-Veenstra

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Briefly Monastery Welcomes Three New Affiliates

L to r: Jana Graczyk, Sarah Schwalbach, Ashley Irons and Maggie Niebur

BWSC Sponsors Four Volunteers Four 2011 graduates from the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) are currently serving with Benedictine communities abroad as members of the Benedictine Women Service Corps (BWSC).

Sarah Schwalbach and Jana Graczyk are spending the year at Monasterio Santa Escolastica in Humacao, Puerto Rico, teaching in the monastery’s K–8 school, Colegio San Benito. Ashley Irons and Maggie Niebur are living with the Sisters of St. Agnes Monastery in Chipole, Tanzania. St. Agnes is a monastery with many ministries for the local people. They run both a high school and an elementary school and operate an orphanage. They have a dispensary and are building a hospital on their property. Additionally, the Sisters raise all their own meat and vegetables on a farm on their property. The volunteers will be assisting with the orphanage and education ministries. The four women completed two weeks of orientation at Saint Benedict’s Monastery in July before leaving for 10 months of service. The BWSC extends the mission of the Sisters of Saint Benedict’s Monastery by providing young women with opportunities for service and integration of the Benedictine values introduced during their liberal arts education into their personal and professional lives. For more information, or to follow the volunteers’ blogs, visit www.sbm.osb.org/bwsc. Note that we’ll be fundraising for this program again on November 16 as part of Give to the Max Day. Last year, with a matching fund of $10,000, we were able to raise $25,000 in one day for the BWSC! Look for more information on our home page as the date gets closer.

At a small gathering on July 21, Angie McCormick of Indiana (right) and Tamra Thomas of St. Joseph, Minnesota, (left) were welcomed into the community as affiliates. Tammy Shoemaker (not pictured) of Louisville, Kentucky, has also been accepted as an affiliate but was not present for the ceremony. Affiliate is the first stage of formation. It is followed by the postulancy, novitiate and a period of four years of formation after first profession before final profession and full membership in the community.

Currently, Sister Karen Rose and Sister Julianne Gilbert are completing the final stage of formation. Both will be eligible to make their final profession in July 2012.

Saint Benedict’s Monastery sponsors several opportunities throughout the year for discerning women between the ages of 18 and 45. The next one is October 8, 2011. A private visit can also be arranged at any time. For more information on vocations at the monastery, visit www.sbm.osb.org/ vocations.

Sister Mara Faulkner won the 2011 Foley Prize from America magazine for her poem, “Things I Didn’t Know I Loved.” This prestigious prize is offered annually for a single poem and the contest is judged by America’s poetry editor, James Torrens, SJ. S. Mara is the author of the memoir Going Blind, which was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award. She teaches English at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. The poem can be read on America’s Website.

Sister Delores’s third volume of hymns, And Every Breath, a Song, was published this summer by GIA Publications. The volume includes 72 new hymn texts set to well-known tunes and tunes by contemporary composers. In July, S. Delores presented her book at the annual conference of the Hymn Society in Colorado Springs, Colo., and will present on it again at the St. Cloud Diocesan Ministry Day on September 26.

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Books by S. Delores and others are available for purchase online at www.sbm.osb.org/store.

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On July 22, the Diocese of St. Cloud presented Sister Clare Witzman with the 2011 Humanae Vitae Award. The award is given to a person who promotes the teachings of the Catholic Church on human life and sexuality. Nominated especially for her dedication to the pro-life movement, S. Clare has been an advocate for life in both subtle and highly visible ways ranging from engaging in everyday conversations to attending pro-life rallies. S. Clare retired from Cathedral High School this spring after 55 years of teaching English in the classroom.

3G Camps Girls, God and Good Times, the Benedictine summer camps for girls in grades 4–8, had a successful program. The 126 campers and 25 counselors arrived ready to play and pray together. The grounds were full of laughter, camp songs and more than a few human pyramids! Campers say they especially enjoy the activities with the Sisters, including Q&A sessions, prayer, ice cream socials, arts and crafts and even Flamingo Bingo at Saint Scholastica Convent. One camper evaluation read: “I could go on and on about how awesome this camp is, but the best thing was that we became closer to God and made new friends, including the counselors and Sisters!” For information on 2012 camps, contact Sister Lisa Kittock at [email protected] or 320-363-7114.

Common Ground Garden Flourishes

Sister Mara Faulkner Wins Foley Prize

New Book of Hymns by Sister Delores Dufner



Sister Clare Witzman Receives Award

Chapel Steps Renovation Underway Renovations of the entrance and steps of Sacred Heart Chapel are underway. The renovation will provide a beautiful new entrance and a ramp that is in compliance with state guidelines. The project is expected to be completed by November 2011. During this time, the public is invited to enter the chapel by the side doors, preferably the south side near the statue of St. Joseph. Unfortunately, these entrances are not handicap accessible. Sisters can assist those needing to use an elevator via the residence halls. Already the renovation has uncovered a big surprise, namely the foundations of the former Loretto Hall. Also, some additional work is being done on the south section of the tunnel which, when excavated, was found to be of the original stone and in need of reinforcement.

Despite a challenging season for most gardeners in the area, Common Ground Garden, the Sisters’ Community Supported Agriculture operation, is having a banner year. Weekly bags of fresh produce are Virginia Zenzen and Sister Phyllis provided to 70 subscribers Plantenberg picking beans from mid-June through midOctober. Additional produce is sold at the St. Joseph Farmer’s Market and donated to the monastery, St. Joseph Food Shelf and St. Cloud Food Shelf. Production gardener Kate Ritger reports that they grow roughly 100 different varieties, as well as cover crops, on the 1.5 acre site. Still to come: potatoes, watermelons, pumpkins and winter squash! In addition, this year the subscribers enjoyed a pickling session with Sister Theresa Lodermeier and yoga in the garden! For more information and lots of great recipes, visit www.sbm.osb. org/commonground.

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Your Spark Rekindles Us FY 2010 – 2011

Gen Maiers, OSB

Gratitude! Thanks! Joy! Appreciation! Wonder! These words pop into my mind as I reflect on our past fiscal year (July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011). The celebration of our 14th Donor Appreciation Event on Friday, August 19, helped etch those words clearly into my heart, and Albert Schweitzer left words which further capture our sentiments:

“Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”

Where do we begin to cite the many ways you have rekindled the spark in our lives: your prayers, your service and your donations? Who can count the blessings coming our way because of your involvement in our ministries? At the Donor Appreciation Event, Sister Michaela Hedican, prioress, recalled some of the tangible things that you made possible.

Because of your contributions to the Benedictine Women Service Corps, Maggie Niebur (Miesville, Minn.), and Ashley Irons (Twin Falls, Idaho) are serving in Chipole, Tanzania; Sarah Schwalbach (River Falls, Wis.) and Jana Graczyk (Lake Elmo, Minn.) will give 10 months of service in Humacao, Standing: Ashley Irons (l) and Maggie Puerto Rico. This new Niebur (r); Seated: Sarah Schwalbach (l) ministry has global and Jana Graczyk (r) implications. Our hope is to be able to expand it to more countries, as well as reaching out to the marginalized in our own. Maggie and Ashley are in a very rural area, leaving behind conveniences they had at home and college. Both will be teaching English in the secondary and elementary school, as well as lending a hand in the monastery bakery and doing whatever is needed. Sarah and Jana began teaching classes the day after they arrived in Humacao. Not only did they plunge

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right into the school culture, they also joined a running team to get to know young Puerto Ricans. The BWSC is an opportunity to integrate the Benedictine/Gospel values learned in their liberal arts education as these women live and work alongside the Sisters in a Benedictine monastery. They will grow personally, professionally and spiritually and, in the words of one of our volunteers, will “come back as better people.” They feel confident that you, our donors, regard them as your personal representatives who donate to BWSC in view of an immeasurable return on your investment for years to come.

Calendars tell us we are moving rapidly toward November 16, 2011, Give to the Max Day in Minnesota; it’s a one-day effort to raise gifts online for the Benedictine Women Service Corps. Please check our website for more information as the date approaches. Would you be interested in helping with a matching fund, and thereby encouraging others to give as well? If so, please contact me.

The prominent focus of this year’s appeals is the ministry to our elderly Sisters at Saint Scholastica Convent. In fact, these efforts clearly carry out the teaching of St. Benedict asking that “special care must always be given to the sick and elderly.” In visiting Saint Scholastica, one cannot help but be touched by these Sisters’ warmth and wealth of wisdom; letters from relatives and friends confirm this over and over again. It is true, an increase in the cost of care is before us, but the blessing they are in our lives is an immeasurable compensation. And you support us wonderfully in our care for them. Thank you! The big “Thank you!” pictured at the right comes not only from the 94 Sisters at Saint Scholastica but also from the hearts of the entire monastic community. You, in your goodness, made possible the following improvements!

• A huge project is the safety call system that enables nurses/aides to respond more quickly when a Sister needs immediate attention and makes living at Saint Scholastica safer for Sisters with memory loss.

• Improvements made to the chapel sound system will enhance the prayer life at Saint Scholastica in making the spoken Word of God more easily understood. An added feature will bring closed circuit TV to Sisters unable to attend the chapel service.

Don and Marion Hall

Sisters to prayer; it reminds all who hear it that the Sisters are praying for them and for the needs of the world. The tower is now a reality, constructed in August and completed for the blessing in September, thanks to the magnanimity of Don and Marion Hall. They are specifically honoring their first and second grade teachers at St. Mary’s in St. Cloud, Sister Suzanne Helmin and Sister Idamarie Primus, as representatives of all the Benedictine Sisters. S. Suzanne was thrilled and remembered Don as her first grade student; she asked about the bell tower a few days before her death on August 11.

We Sisters could all tell stories of how donors’ sparks have lit a flame within us. All are touched by your remarkable generosity this past year, as well as over the years. Can you believe that this past year we had 4,022 donors, the largest number ever, or that we received $1.4 million in donations? (By the way, the bell tower donation will be recorded in the 2011–12 fiscal year.) Humbly we repeat a donor’s remark: “I know that you are wise stewards of your resources and that is why my wife and I will continue to give to the Sisters!”

New bell tower at Saint Scholastica Convent

The first graph, top right, shows how the money was allocated from the donors: $665,751, unrestricted; $750,873, designated projects; $6,206, gifts in kind (non-cash donations, e.g., donated professional services). Total: $1,422,830

The graph below it illustrates how our donors’ money was allocated: $665,751, used for ministry support; $711,610, set aside temporarily for projects until completed or for funds such as the Benedictine Women Service Corps (BWSC); $39,263, retirement; $6,206, gifts in kind. We are grateful beyond words for the many ways you continue to spark a flame within us!

Fiscal year is July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

Summary of Donations $1,422,830 $665,751

$750,873 $6,206 Unrestricted

Restricted

Gift in Kind

Development/Communications expenses ($230,000) are paid by the general operating fund.

Total Distributions $1,422,830 $711,610

$665,751 $6,206

$39,263

Ministry Support

Designated Funds

Retirement

Gift in Kind

Not included: $11,550 received in pledge payments for the 2010 – 2011 capital campaign

• A replacement of a 25-year old dryer brought great relief when it arrived.

• Replacing drapes adds to the cleanliness and cheery atmosphere in Louise Hall.

We also were in for a total surprise! Sisters dreamed of having a bell tower to house their 1906 bell. The bell calls the Fall 2011 I www.sbm.osb.org

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2010–2011 Annual Benefactors

CHARTER MEMBERS through 2003 In addition to the listed names below, there are 40 Anonymous Charter and Heritage Members.

Individuals

Breher Family Charitable Trust Kossick Family Trust Ruth Aldana-Ricketts and Ricardo † Ricketts Karen and Bob Ament Judith Popp-Anderson and Ruben † Anderson Rev. Edward J. Ardolf Dorothy L. Arnold † Eileen and Robert † Bergerson Bernadine R. Bertelt † Dick and Mimi Bitzan Roman T. Blatz † Marie Peters-Bodette and John Bodette Virginia T. Bozak † Rita and Stephen Buckley Robert J. Burke Thomas W. Camfield † Harriet and Paul † Campbell Gloria M. Cessna Margaret Christian † Arlene and Ralph Clement Rose H. Colman † Karen Colton and Barbara Schreiner Evelyn and John Crowley Mary Kettler-Curtis and Ralph Curtis Eileen W. Daley Joanne and James Decker Frances Anne Dolan Linda and Keith Donaldson Nancee and Bruce Donovan Clara Duerr † Hugh Dufner and Carmen Soria-Dufner

Bernice EstaTajchman † Ione M. Foss George J. Freund Sr. † Patricia and Tony † Gandolfo Cheryl Crozier-Garcia and Jaime Garcia Walter and Donna Gavanda † Judi Grooters Deian and Ronald Guck Eleanor A. Haag † Ann Hansen Barbara and Gerald † Heiderscheidt Geneva Heinen † Mildred and Paul † Hemmelgarn Dwight and Martha Hendricks Lucille Hendrickson Mildred and Ambrose Hennes † Edward and Elizabeth Henry † Mary L. Herrmann † Rev. Raymond Hoefgen Elmer F. Hoeschen † Juliana W. Hollermann Robert Hollermann John Howard and Judith Pedersen Mary Jane Huberty Fred J. Hughes † Alice Hurley † Wim and Kathryn † Ibes Cyril Iffert † Rev. Wilfred Illies † Loretta C. Javra Doris Nathe-Juntilla and Earl † Juntilla Karen and Ted Kaden Maxine E. Kaiser Marjorie Kalinowski Agnes and Gerald † Kelly

Adella P. Kerber † Edwin W. Kerber † Beverly M. Kessler Martha R. Kettler † James and Joanne † Kollodge Debbie and Steve Koop Ruth and Severin Koop † Mildred P. Kossick † Rev. Harold Kost † Mary Ann and Ray † Krebsbach Helen Lauer † Betsy and Brian Lenzmeier Aloys J. Linneman † Iver Linnemann † Brenda M. Maiers † Mary E. Malerich † Bernice Manderfeld † Dave and Geri Marquardt Elizabeth and William Martin Christine Gruenes Maul and Walter † Maul Scott and Mary Kay May Patricia C. McCarthy † Florence R. Meyer Kathleen L. Meyers † Math and Katie Mimbach Lawrence and Marion † Monnens Janice and Larry Moore Mary R. Mortier Eileen and John Nalevanko Milton J. Nietfeld † Mike and Judy Noonan Mary Ann Norton † Mary and James O’Neill † Ralph R. Opatz Martha C. Otto Honer Dorothy and Carl Peterson

Isidor J. Pick † Angeline Pihlman Tom and Diane Plantenberg Florence B. Pope † Lorraine Provo Mickey and Richard Pula Roger and Jane † Reuter Rev. Donald W. Rieder Clare and Wallace Ritchie Susan K. Roe Fran Roehrich Evangeline Rudnitski † Aloys F. Ruether † Harold G. Schaefers † Gail Schlicht Rev. Ray A. Schulzetenberg † Lyle and Magdaline Shannon † Kathleen M. Siebers † Luella Simon Anita K. Smith † Nancy and John Strom Denese and Steve Stuart Clarence and Frances Swanson † Robert B. Tai Irene M. Terhaar † Louise Theisen Helen Jean Thompson Mary Tschida † Roger Vossberg † Msgr. John C. Ward † Dorothy M. Weiss Jeanette and Robert Welle Elaine and Lloyd Wenning Lisa Wersal and Louis Asher Wilfred and Ilene Woida

Peggy Anfang MaryAnn and Ron Baenninger Rev. James Bernauer John Bjork † Margaret A. Blenkush Harvey Bock Ethel † and Mike Boyle Ellie Brenny and Walter Jost Evelyn and Henry † Claiborne Meg and John Davis Melisa A. Dick Donna J. Diepolder Dan † and Barbara Eich Anjenette C. Elliott Geralyn Nathe-Evans and Dave Evans

Jan and Gene Faulhaber Benedict and Dorothy Gorecki Lois J. Hall Mary Ellen Howard Sigrid Hutcheson and David Chapman Marion D. Jagielski Alphonse Jagielski † Bernadette Jagielski † Michael and Jane Kathman Anna Klein Eleanore P. Latterell † Rev. Eugene Lemm † Julie Ann Lickteig and Tom Gnewuch Caroline Linz

Micheleen Maher Mary C. Maranda † Monica Mattson and Jane Beasley Joan A. McCallum Tom McGraw Albert J. Meyer † Mary Elise Miller Bird and Karen Misquez Bill Muldoon Dr. Dorothy Beckett Nolan and Martin † Nolan James and Anne † Ramsey Verena Riedner † Jim Roers Rita and Reynold Saari

Frank and Marilyn † Schmidt Dr. Roselyn J. Schmitt Valerie and William Schroeder David and Pat Serreyn Rev. Leon Slominski Dennis R. Stueve Jennifer and Guy Tonder Ludmila and Francis Voelker Sally and Charles † Watson Margaret L. Welle Rev. David Wild † Joyce Woitalla Dr. Joseph and Teresa Zeleny † Connie Zierden †

HERITAGE MEMBERS, 2004 – present

Planned gifts are a personal expression of your generosity to the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict and are specifically tailored to your interests: Will or Bequest, Charitable Gift Annuity, Charitable Trust, Life Insurance. It is a privilege and honor for the Benedictine women of Saint Benedict’s Monastery to be named as a beneficiary in your gift planning. For more information, you are invited to contact Sister Karen Rose, Gift Planning Specialist, at 320-363-7196 or [email protected]. 16

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DeWayne and Artis Aasen Lilli and Charlie Abeln Reggie Adams Judith Adderly Lois and Fred Adler Peter and Ellen Adler Mary Aguirre Edward and Carla Ahneman Richard and Patricia Ahner Oluade and Deyo Ajayi Carol Akan Leo and Pat Albrecht Donna and Dale Aleckson Kyle and Mary Alexander Jocelyn Allen Thomas and Sally Allen Ed and Susan Allerman James and Linda Alsup Robert Altman Karen and Bob Ament Diane and Greg Amer Marilyn Andersen Barbara and Hunter Anderson Dorothy Anderson Francis and Ruby Anderson Gloria Anderson John and Joyce Anderson Judy Anderson Mary Anderson Melissa and Robert Anderson Renee and Richard Anderson Florence Andre Holly and Adam Andrews Amadee and Cecilia Andria Peggy Anfang Barbara and Paul Angermeier Tom and Judy Anibas June Antczak Arnold Antony Francis Antony Bernie and Val Arceneau Leander Arceneau Marcellus Arceneau Bernie Arendt Philip and Joan Arendt Julie Barron-Arneson and David Arneson Dean Arnold Joyce Arnold Lillian and John Arnzen Marie Arshop Bob and Mike Ashbaugh Michael and Vi Ashbaugh Richard and Donna Askins Larry L. Asplin Annette Atkins and Thomas Joyce Celeste Atkins and Richard Weaver Arnold and Bernie Auchstetter Ben and Leona Auer Eugene and Connie Aumann Cheryl Austin

B Andrew Baca Kristine and David Bach Paul and Lois Bach Ronald and Janice Bachman Ann Backes Betty and Ron Backes Darlene R. Backes Earl and Pat Backes Mary Lou Backes Therese Backes Will and Bernie Backes Corinne Bahe Marina Bahmer Helen and Jerome Bailey Margaret and Dan Baker Roberta Baker and Warner White Ted Baker Betty Anne Bakke Deb and Craig Bakken Marilyn and Bill Balck Sharon and Jim Balcom Sandra and David Baldwin Curtis and Darlene Ballard Jerry and Pat Baltes Mary Jen Baltes Rev. Timothy H. Baltes Laurence Baltes † Corinne and Thomas Bannick Mark Bannick Dawn and David Barber Jan and Jim (Flint) Bares Lori and Bob Barklow John Barnett and Sue Sullivan Maxine Barnett Frances and Charles Baron Barbara and Gordon Barr Margaret and Thomas Barrett Patricia Barrett Teresa Barrett Elizabeth Barringer Ann Marie Barta Delores and Larry Barta Ray and Mary Ann Barten James and Phyllis Barthman Robert Bartig Louise and Keith Bartlett Roberta and Kevin Basol James and Mary Bassett Sue and Wade Bastian Gordon and Sherry Bates Marge Bates Helen and Robert Batie Nyla and Carl Battaglia Alvin Bauer Barbara Bauer Bernice Bauer Carol Bauer Jerome and Sharon Bauer Margaret and Michael Bauer Marvin and Helen Bauer Merle and Claire Bauer Phil and Karen Bauer Roger and JoAnn Bauer Rick and Helga Bauerly Barbara and Nicholas Bauler

Mary Baumgardner Barbara and Steven Baumgartner Eileen M. Baumgartner Jerry Baumgartner Thomas Baumgartner Tim and Linda Baumgartner Jayne Bautch JoAnn Bavier Susan Baxter Sharon and Richard Beach Penny and Dennis Beattie Brigid L. Bechtold Dennis A. Becker John and Kathryn Becker Joseph and Judy Becker Karen and Mike Becker Leonard Becker Marguerite Becker Marion M. Becker Merlin Becker Oliver and Eloise Becker Ramona Becker Rev. Thomas G. Becker Warren Becker Mary and Don Beckering Joe and Joyce Beckermann Paula and Ron Beckman Cecelia Beckner Rose Beckrich Williams Beckwith Rev. Walter A. Bednark Mary and Keith Bednarowski Mary and Brian Beech Daniel G. Beehler John D. Behnen Melvin and Bernice Behnen Dolores and Jack Bell Karen and Bob Bellmont Marie Bellmont Mary and Joseph Belshe Laurie and Brian Beltrand Mary Bement Joyce and W. A. Bender Eugene Beniek Paul and Diane Benish Judith and Wayne Benner John Bennett Patrick Bennett Bonita and John Benschoter Mona and Chris Benson Cecilia and Keith Bentler Eileen Berger Rev. John Berger Amy Bergeron Eileen and Ernie Bergeron Eileen Bergerson Lois Bergerson and Robert Auner Marilyn Bergmann Ann Bergquist Terry and Dorothy Bernardy Dennis and Anna Berndt Duane and Bridget Berning Mary and Gordon Berry Mary and Jim Berry Todd and Kerry Berry

Renee and Duane Berscheid Joseph Bertagnolli Maureen and Thomas Bertone Al and Marge Beste Jan Beste Barb and Jim Bestick Joe and Helen Bettendorf Eric Betthauser Toni Betting Gen and Don Betzen Marcia and Clayton Betzold John and Katherine Beutz Rev. William Beyer Geraldine and Arthur Bialka Richard and Mildred Bialka Bette and Al Bieber Andrew and Anne Biebl Therese and Vaughn Bien Al and Sharon Bieniek Marilyn and William Bierden Helen Biermaier † Mark and Amy Biermaier Ron and Sherry Biermaier Cecilia Biggins Karl Bigler Joseph and Mary Bina Mary and Clifford Bingham Marjorie and Robert Biniek Anthony and Barbara Binsfeld Marge and Gene Binsfeld Roger and Marie Binsfeld Kenneth Bischof Pat and Dan Bishop Dick and Mimi Bitzan

Those who need money and those who give money meet on the common ground of God’s love. – Henri Nouwen

Patricia and Donald Bitzan Mary Jean and David Bjorklund Nell Black Helen Marie Blader Rita Blaine Therese Blaine and Rob Sauer Bill and Clara Blair Patricia Blair Mark and Emily Blaskey Michael and Mary Rose Blatner John and Jean Blattner Joan Blenka Marge Blenkush Michelle Blenkush Denise and Tom Blizil Theresa Bloch Elaine Block † Donald Blommer John and Theresa Blommer Steve and Kathy Blomquist Viola A. Blonigen Diane Blood Fall 2011 I www.sbm.osb.org

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Marie Blumhardt Marge and Ted Boatman Marie and John Bodette Marcella and Elmer Boeckmann Donovan Boedigheimer Marlene Boedigheimer Francis and Connie Boehm Harry and Rose Boehm Jim and Jayne Boersma Shirley C. Boeser Robert and Sue Bogard Jeff and Linda Bogstad Joseph Bogstad † Norrine Bohman Richard and Gail Bohr Ann and Steve Bohrer Dolores and James Boily Mary P. Boland Shelly Boles Michael and Arlene Bonacci John and Theresa Boncyk Raymond and Dorothy Bond Roberta and Richard Bondi Monica and Greg Bongaarts Pat and Vince Bongaarts John G. Boor Mary Anne Boos Rhoda Boos Heidi Bopp Marie and James Borchardt George and Shirley Borgerding John Borgerding Margaret and Al Borgerding Paul and Patricia Borgmann Dolores J. Bormann Philip and Judith Bortscheller Rose Marie and Paul Boucher Joan B. Bouley Jim and Jean Bowman Frances Boylan Suzanne and Jim Boyle Mary and Jim Boynton Milosh and Jane Bozanich Frances Bradford David and Beverly Brady Mary Jean and Michael Brady Judy A. Braegelmann Ruth and Mike Braegelmann Shelly Brandl Liz Brannan and Ken Wendinger Theresa Brantl Gerald and Maria Brantner Joan Branzovsky Arnold and Patricia Braun Dolores Braun Joe and Diane Braun Mary Braun Sue Braun Valeria Braun Carol and Garry Brausen Frances and Gerald Brazil Mary and Daniel Brazys Jill and John Brecount Judith Bredeson Helen and Al Breeggemann Mary and Charles Breeggemann George and Kathaleen Brennand James Brenner Ellie Brenny and Walter Jost Rev. Kenneth Brenny Ann and John Bresina John Bresina Odetta Bresina Karen and Daryl Brever Katie Brever Rosemary and Donald Brever 18

Sarah and David Brill Pat Brink Bill and Bernie Brinkman Gary and Cindy Brinkman John and Mary Jo Brinkman Pete and Jan Brinkman Viola Brinkman Vitalia Brinkman Katheryn Briscoe Mary Alice and Robert Briskie Chrissy and Chris Brissette Marie and Jack Bristlin Consuelo Bonfil Brito Bea and Larry Britz Doris and David Brix Bernard and Lisa Brixius Cyrilla Brixius Gordon and Sandy Brixius Delbert Brobst Irene Brogdon Jan and James Brolsma Craig and Karen Broman Allan and Mildred Bromenshenkel William Bronn Ed and Carol Brophy Marilyn Brophy Karin and Kenneth Broton Marilyn Broussard Francis and Dolores Brown Frank and Alice Brown Jan Brown Laurie and Frank Brown LeRoy Brown Mary Brown Velma S. Brown Kip and Kay Browne June and Joseph Brubaker Sharon and Randy Bruckschen Eileen Bruer Josephine Brummer Robert and Darlene Brummond Delphine and Ervin Bruner Rita and Michael Bruner Rusty Bruner Allyn and Judith Brunet Theresa and Lester Brunker Frank Brunner Shirley Bryant Charles and Liliann Bryse Pamela and Jeffrey Buchman Rita and Stephen Buckley Rita and Robert Buckvold Kay Budig Gloria Budik Ken and Karen Buege Barbara and Joe Buesing Melvin and Annette Buesseler Lori and Ralph Buettner Richard J. Buettner Cathy Buggy Patrick and Jane Buhr Butch and Carol Bukowski Mary T. Buley Elizabeth Bullock Mustafa and Patricia Bulut Linda and Jeffrey Bunkers Colleen and Michael Burgoyne Cecelia Burgwald Geneva and Bernard Burke Perky Burke Robert J. Burke Betty and Robert Burns J. Donald Burns Roger and Sylvia Burns Patricia Burschinger Richard and Mary Ann Burt

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Kay and Ed Burton Marjorie and Warren Bystedt

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Josephine Caballero Judy and Michael Cahill Kitty Cahill Lynn Cairns John and Catherine Calabrese Nancy Holm Callas and Bill Callas Abby Campbell Harriet Campbell Kevin and Lois Campbell Kathleen Candell Eileen and Joseph Capecchi Mary Kay and Mark Capecchi LaVerne and Jim Cardinal Joseph and Cecilia Carl Judy and Steve Carle Mary Kay and Daniel Carle Desiree Carlson and Steve Sullivan Kathryn and Robert Carlson Ann Carroll Noreen Carroll Carole Casey Kathleen Casey Rita and John Casey Marcy and Gerald Casper Alcuin Caspers Craig and Sue Caspers Cyril and Laura Caspers Joe and Marilyn Caspers Marvin and Elizabeth Caspers Marcella Catalano Margaret and Bill Cavanaugh Pat and Stan Cervenka Gloria Cessna Reny Chacko and Jerry James Joseph Chadwick Lewis and Laura Chadwick Norma and Allen Chadwick Gary and Lynn Chalupsky Cheryl and Dennis Chamberlain MaryKaye and Bill Champa Ann Check William and Violet Chen Carole Chevalier Jeanne Chevalier Margaret Ann Chicos Frank Chien Genevieve Chien Henry and Maria Chien Moray Chien Dorothy B. Chizek Kay and Dick Chmielewski Han and Kyung Ok Choong Carolyn and James Chrismer Ann Christensen Judy and Jim Christenson Lillian Christian Richard and Susan Christianson Agnes and Jim Christophersen Rufina Chung Helen Cianfaglione Gayle and Michael Clady Robert Claesgens Evelyn Claiborne Jeanette M. Clancy Martin and Janice Clark Patrick and Janice Clark Susan Clarke Rita M. Clasemann John and Cindy Clemens Alberta and Walt Clement

Arlene and Ralph Clement Sue Clough Adeline Cloutier Kay Coapstick Del and Bob Cobb Rita and Dick Cody James and Rosalyn Coenen Ann C. Cofell Lorraine and Bill Cofell Mary Coffin Cherie and Richard Coffman Catherine and Bill Coghlan Diane Cohen Mary Cohen Susan and Neil Cohen Marge and Gerry Colbert Thomas and Joanne Cole Cathy and Mark Coleman Kathleen and Kenneth Colgrove Natalyn and Jacquelin Collins Tom and Paulette Como Rita Conlin Patricia A. Conn Jill and Robert Conner Gerard Connolly, TOR Paulette and Steve Conroy Robert Conroy Diane and Pete Conway Steven and Brenda Conyne Lisa and John Conzemius Lillian and Ronald Cordie Sally Cornwall Susan Livermore-Costa and Carlos Costa Dennis and Cecelia Costesso Beverly Cote Alice and Walter Coudron Arnold Court Dorothy Court Fran and Marilyn Court Leo and Cathy Court Judy and John Covell Kathryn Cox Nordica and David Cox Luanne Coy Jurgen and Julia Craig-Muller Leslie Crawford Anne and John Creo Betty and Butch Crossman Evelyn and John Crowley Francis and Adeline Crownhart Rose Crumb Donald and Therese Culbert Doreen and Joe Cullen Molly J. Culligan Pat Cumming Paul Cummings John and Mona Cunningham Judith Curnow Cynthia and Ron Curran Bradley and Gail Currier Mary Kettler-Curtis and Ralph Curtis Jill M. Cyann Cheryl Cyert Rose and Robert Cyert

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Suzanne and Rod Dachel Jeanette Dahl Kirk and Cynthia Dahl Theresa and Donald Dahl Corrine Dahlheimer, SSND Eileen W. Daley John Daley Rev. Gerald Dalseth Thomas Dalton

Gary and Sue Damyanovich David and Judy Daniel David and Mona Daniel Edith M. Daniels Marion Daniels Nancy Dashner Rose Ann Daugherty Thomas and Nancy Davidson Audrey and Gary Davis James and Janet Davis Kari and Shane Davis Larry and Johanna Davis Leona Davis Meg and John Davis Marva Dawn Joanne and Charles Dean Geraldine Luke DeAnda Jeff and Carol Decaire Wilfred and Vivian DeCanio Joanne and James Decker Dan Dederichs Tom Dederichs Deidre DeGrood Edwina Dehler Larry and Linda Dekan Angela Del Greco Patrick and Ann Del Ponte Helen Del Zoppo Ginger and Roger Delles Michelle and Jim Dellwo Mary DeLong Robert Delorme Lynn and Brian DeLvaux David and Mary DeMars Joan and Gene Dembouski Paul and Pam DeMorett James and Barbara Dennis Robert and Margaret Derouin Joseph and Mary Desautels Barbara and Stephen DeTerra Diane Deters and Judy Wesenberg Alfred Deutsch Ronda and Tom Dever Karen and John DeVries Lois Kalusche DeZiel Carroll Dick Melisa Dick Bruce and Norma Dickau Gina and Bill Dickens Ann Didier Thomas Diebel Paul Diehl Catherine Diekmann and Brian Polkinghorn Donna Diepolder Felicia Dierkhising † Paul Dieser Mary Ellen Dietman Ann Rose and George Dietz Connie and Stephen Dilts Betty Dingmann Dianne Dingmann Dorothy A. Dingmann Ralph and Eileen Dingmann Richard and Marie Dingmann Teresa Dingmann Gerald and Ann Dirks Jeanne and Stephen Dirksen Edward and Dianne Dirkswager Jack and Mary Doble Daniel Doboszenski Douglas and Teresa Doboszenski Jerry and Edloris Doboszenski Jim and Arlene Doboszenski Ken and Phyllis Doboszenski Leander and Lucy Doboszenski

Marv and Marlene Doboszenski Faith and Joseph Dobrenski Joseph Dobrenski III Dwayne and Cindy Dockendorf Elaine Dockendorf Wanda and Michael Dockendorf Rita Dockry Bernice Doege Bob and Kelli Doerfler Joseph and Shirley Doerfler Larry and Ruth Doerfler Philip Doerfler James and Jean Dohlby Joe and Karen Dolan Carol Dolence Bernice and Jim Doll Earl and Betty Dols Ed and Dolores Dols Marie K. Dombovy Bob and Rosie Domeier Ray and Carol Domeier Ted and Connie Domeier Helen and Jim Donahue Mary and Mike Donahue Steven Donahue James Donaldson Linda and Keith Donaldson Rev. Thomas Donaldson John Donlan Charles and Anna Donnay Vicky and Gary Donnay David Donnellan Joan Donner Peter Donohue Charlotte Donovan Joyce Donovan Frances Dooley Anita and Barry Dorniden Terry and Millicent Dosh Larry and Audrey Dotte Pat and Roger Doucet Victoria Downs Joan E. Doyle Daniel Fanel Dragan Patricia Drasin Mary Ann and Alan Draves William and Lorraine Dresden Jack and Jo Dressen Dorothy and John Drew Diane and Charles Drexler Mary and Jim Drkula Robin and Rebecca Drout Edwin and Verina Duclos Bob and Joyce Duerr Melvin and Elwenda Duerr Wayne and Warren Duerr Brendon and Megan Duffy Hugh Dufner and Carmen Soria-Dufner Ruth and Richard DuHamel Robert and Evie Dumonceaux James and Virginia Duncan Laura and Edgar Dunham Daniel Dunkin James and Linda Dunn Mary Ann Sullivan Dunn Jan and Bill DuPont Orlin and Rosemary Durocher Krista and Kurt Durrwachter Laura Duscher Jan Dworschak Rita Dwyer LaVerne Dylla Catherine Dziuk

E Vern and Lucille Ebensteiner Barbara and Daniel Eberle Jerome and Sheila Eckrich Edward Eckroth Rev. Leonard Eckroth Irene and Edward Eckstein Dolores and William Edelbrock Tom Edelbrock Mary Jo and James Ederer William Edson John and Sherry Egan Mary Jeanne Egan Joe and Joy Eggert Ann Ehlert Melvin Ehlert Connie and Jim Ehmiller Michael and Lisa Ehr Marcella and Frank Eibensteiner Marlin and Betty Eich Georgina Eichers † Rosemary and Francis Eickelman David and Betsy Eickhoff Jack and Rita Eickhoff Gary and Jeanne Eide Janice and Neil Eiden Peggy and John Eiden Pat Eikmeier Barbara Eilers Mary Eilers Gene and Dottie Eisenschenk Lee and Elaine Eisenschenk Betty Eiynck Duane and Delores Eiynk Juliana Elchert and Daniel Hollenhorst Bill Elfering Erma Elfering Joan and Mike Ellering Kris Newman Ellingsworth Anjenette Elliott Tildy and Stewart Ellis Carol Elsholz Lester Engebretson † Mary Engel and Shawn Kruse Virginia and James Engel Barbara and Theodore Enger Keli and Larry English Lynn and Fred Engman Jean Welsh Erdman Margaret Erickson Dwight and Ann Ericsson Ann and Jim Erikson Gene and Betty Erkens Trudy Ernst and Maurice Weinrobe Irene Ertl Lisa Ervin Merle and Rita Escher Mike and Merry Jo Escher Betty Etzell Marie Euteneuer and Oliver Rudolph Terry and Leo Euteneuer Anne Renner-Evans Rita Evans Miriam and Fred Evaristo Mary M. Eveslage John and Joan Ewig Anne and James Ewing

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Bonnie Faber Dolores Faber Lana J. Faber

Roger Faber Robert and Phyllis Fabiny Jen Rose Fagan Mary Ann Fairbank John and Gail Falconer Victor Falkner Denis and Betty Faltynski Nancy and Mike Fandel Terese Fandel and John Pennings Richard and Mary Fang Betty and Dale Farbo Michael and Nancy Farbo Mary Farley Jack Fasching Jan and Gene Faulhaber Coreen Faulkner William Fay Gene and Shirley Feddema Felix and Jacqueline Fedie Patrick and Maryann Fee Mary A. Feeley Michael and Joan Feeney Berdell Feichtinger Allen and Tara Feld Thomas and Deanna Feldewerd David Feldhege Gary R. Feldhege Becky and Jim Felling John and Christine Felling Merle and Kathy Felling Duane Fellows Anne Felton Mike and Treva Fendrick Leora and Bill Fenech Steve and Judy Feneis Rosemary Ferber Alice Ferchette Dorothy Ferrian Dennis and Lydia Fewless Francis and Barbara Feyereisen Harold and Shirley Fiala Tom Figge Adeline Fink Gloria and Bill Fink Wilfred and Bernette Finken Carolyn Finley Mark and Jeanice Finnegan Patricia and Michael Firkus Alvin and Clara Fischbach Don and Anita Fischer Jim and Irene Fischer Kathleen Fischer Peter Fischer Rosemary and Marvin Fish Bernadette Fisher Bud and Fisher Jerry and Beth Fisher Alyce Fitzgerald Mary Ann and Joe Fitzgerald Maura Fitzgerald George and Laura Fix Robert and Natalie Fix Kendra and Michael Flanagan Monica and Roger Fleegel Elaine Fleenor Fred and Frieda Fleischhacker JoAnn and Jerry Fleischhacker Lawrence and Mary Ann † Fleischhacker Mark and Terri Fleischhacker Mary and Joseph Fleischhacker Merve and Rita Fleischhacker Terri and Glen Fleischhacker Polly Fleming Greg and Jo Anne Flock Bernice Flood Fall 2011 I www.sbm.osb.org

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James and Gloria Ganther Yvonne and Dennis Gapinski Leona and Rudy Gapko Cheryl Crozier-Garcia and Jaime Garcia Daniel and Irene Garcia Bill and Charlene Gardaphe George and Mary Jane Garnett Donald and Patricia Garofalo Therese Garrity Louis Garvey Louise Garvey Valerius Gasperlin Bill and Eileen Gass Ilene C. Gasser Kim Gassner and Bryan Starkey Colette Gates John and Bibiana Gazett Karlene Gebhard Don Gebhardt Stuart and Judy Gehler Christel and Mark Gehrman Agnes Geiser Juliana Geiser Ray and Millie Geislinger Mary and Mark Geller Renee Genereux and John O’Leary Jeanne and Timothy Gensler John and Patricia Gensler Ruth and Tom Gensman Harry George Henry Geraets Robert and Kathy Geraets Ted Geraets Reuben and Valeria Gerding Charles and Brigid Geroux Ambrose and Kathleen Gertken Louise and Craig Geyer Madonna and Robert Gibbens Pat and Ambrose Giesen Brenda Gieser Barbara Gilbert Peggy Gilbert John and Joanne Gilboy Joanne Gill Adrian and Jeanne Gillen Megan and Doug Gilles Paul Gilles Mary Ann Gillespie Roman and Idelle Gillitzer Barbara Glasrud John and Jane Gleason LaVerne and Thomas Gleason Rose Marie Gleich Richard and Mary Gleisner Margaret Glocke Roy Glover Jean Gobel Elaine and Catherine Goebel Mary Goebel Doris and Leslie Goenner Mary K. Goerger Ewald Gaebel and Carol Peterson Julie and Keith Goetz Gerry Goffin Norbert Gaier Jerry and Linda Gohl Geraldine Galarneault Zeno Gohman Arthur and Shirley Gale Gerry Gohmann Charles and Sally Gale Patrick Golden Maureen Gallegos Lisa Ohm Goldschen and Bernie and Marcy Gallus Stuart Goldschen Ron and Judy Gallus Mary E. Goldstrand Leo Gambrino Linda B. Gonzales Thomas and Janet Gambrino Elna and Larry Goodspeed Pat Gandolfo Rita and Ed Gordon Dick and Rosalie Gannon Benedict and Dorothy Gorecki Mary and PJ Gannon Michelle Gorka

Camelia and Cristian Florea Marie Flournoy Janice Flynn John and Audrey Flynn Patrick and Jill Flynn Shawn and Carrie Flynn Steven and Mary Flynn Sally and Darrell Foell Laverne and James Fogelberg Mary and Bruce Fogle JoAnn and Mike Foley Kathryn and John Foley Robert Foley Terry and Dianne Foley Julie and John Folstad Kenneth and Mary Fonstad Mary Lou Fontaine D. Joan Forbes Rose and Michael Ford Mary Forecki George and Mary Forsman Floyd and Retta Forster Mardell Forster and Roger Kolling Eleanor and Frank Fortuna Clifford and Leone Foss Joyce Fossey Janice Foster Jim and Judie Fouquette Dolores and Craig Foust Rose Fowler Sylvia Gail Fox Clifford and Mary Frandrup Del and Melvin Frank Rosemary Franzese Robert Fraser Janet and John Fredell Bill Frederick Betty and Dale Freese Kay and Reto Frei Jim Freichels Marian Freiermuth Susan and Brian Frericks George and Gladys Freund Jack and Joyce Freund Elaine Frey Peter and Nancy Fribley Fred and Shirley Frick Rosalie Frie Diane and Joe Friebe Joyce Friebe John and Nancy Frobenius Rich and Eileen Froehle Don and Corinne Froehling Joyce Fuchs Mary Lou and David Fuhry Karyn Fulton Mary and Bernard Funk Rose and George Funk Kay Furlong

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Rose Gornik † Sue Goslyn Gloria and Richard Goth Jim and Jeanne Gottfredsen Jim and Kathy Gottwalt Mark and Karen Gould Barbara and Arthur Grachek Heidi Graczyk Jim and Mary Ann Graeve Flo Graham Urban and Martha Grausam Patricia Gray Russell J. Gray Tina Schochow Greazel Thomas and Marianna Greenlee Carolyn Gregg Bernie Grell Rose and Paul Grengs Gladys Gress Lee and Lorraine Gresser Paul and Martha Greten Jerry and Kathy Gretsch James and Barb Grieman John and Terry Griep Carol Griffith Judi Grooters Al and Bernadine Gross Rev. Richard Gross Rev. Richard C. Gross Tom and Mary Gross Mary Ellen and Pat Grossman Susan Groszkiewicz Karen and James Gruber Leo and Margie Gruber Marilyn and Werner Gruber Rev. Bernard Gruenes Dave and Mary Gruenes Margaret Gruenes Jan and John Grutsch Deian and Ronald Guck Theresa and George Gucker Deb and Chuck Guertin Barbara and Bruce Guggemos Clara and Vincent Guggenberger Linus L. Guggenberger Margaret Gunter Pat and Dan Gust Pat and Jack Gustaveson Marilyn Gutzmann

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Bette Jayne and Louis Haak Marilyn and David Haak John and Eileen Haas LuVerne and John Haberkorn Francis and Jody Hackenmueller Mary Dee Hacker and Steven Nishibayashi Patricia K. Hackert Mary Ellen and David Hadad Carol Haddad Bill and Gloria Hafner Rebecca Hafner and Jerry Fogerty Edward Hagel Diane Hageman and John Stemper Doreen and Dick Hageman Rosemary Hagerott Bill Haggerty James and Donna Haggerty Bill and Carol Hagmann Pauline Hagmann Rose Hagmann Alice Hahn Lawrence Haider

Bev and Bill Hakala Harold and Ruby Halfin David and Jacqueline Hall Donald and Marion Hall Paula Jeanne Nowak Hall Timothy Hall William and Margaret Hall Cindy and Jim Haller Roger Hallgren Susan Halverson Scott and Bridget Hamak Gary and Susan Hamblin Jim and Sue Hamburge Patricia and Robert Hammell Vanessa Hammer Doris and Rose Hammes Lucille M. Hammes Kenneth and Mary Pat Hanauska Marie and George Hanauska Mary Hance John and Janet Hane Kathy Hanowski Betty Jane and James Hansen Jeanette and Jerry Hansen Joyce Hansen Lawrence and Marie Hansen Polly Ann and Sidney Hansen Arlis Hanson Debra Hanson Eileen Hanson Holly Hanson Lorne and Mary Hanson Ronald and Michelle Hanson Kathryn and William Hanz Geri and Jack Happe Donna and Paul Hardwig Dale and Theresa Hardy Viola and J.C. Hardy Mary and Richard Hargarten Katy and Joe Hargis Clarice H. Harhut Rebecca and Jeffrey Harkman Mary and Robert Harlander-Locke Frannie Harper Gary and Mary Ann Harren Rev. Robert Harren Cecilia Harris James and Mary Harrison Marjorie and Harry Harrison Dorothy A. Hart Ellen Hart Stephanie Hart Betty and Edgar Harthman Marleen and Jack Hartjes Cathy Hartle Jean and Jim Hartman Tom and Jeanne Hartmann Gregory and Barbara Hartnett Edwin and Adeline Hartung Gene and JoAnn Hartung Gerald and Bernice Hartung Randy and Amanda Hartung Victor and Eileen Hartung Rev. Vincent Haselhorst Joe Haspert John and Lynn Haspert Amy and Autumn Hasselbring Joan and Michael Hastings Joanne Hatten Harry and Ellie Haugen William and Vicki Hawn Faith and Larry Haws Mary Ann and Patrick Haws Dennis and Mary Hayden Elizabeth Hayden and Charles Flinn

Mary Anita and Harold Hayes Bob and Dorothy Heagle John Heagle Judy and Mike Healey Georgene Hearden Dorothy A. Hebert Agatha and Harold Hebl David Hedican Kevin and Suzanne Hedican Micki Hedican Robert and Kathryn Hedican Judy and Wallace Hedlund David and Mary Hehli Barbara Heiderscheidt Barbara Heille Faye M. Heille Sharon and Kenneth Heilman Bernice Heim Rosella C. Heine Marladene Heinen Mary Heinen and Andrew Jones Raymond and Bonnie Heinen Violet Heinz Marie G. Heisick Sandy Heit Willard and Joyce Helber Catherine Held Tom and Lucille Helfter Richard and Ingrid Helleloid Jenny Heller Juliann and Patrick Heller Fritz and Jean Hellermann Jean and Mike Hellermann Sylvester and Jean Helmin Margaret Hels Gene and Jeannie Heltemes Tom and Darlene Heltemes Vivian and Gerald Heltemes Charles Helwig Jim and Jean Hemker Millie Hemmelgarn Eileen E. Hemmesch Lillian Hendel Patricia Henderson Mary Ann Hendricks Charles and Barbara Henkel Cecile Henneman Mary Jane L. Hennemann Jan and Denny Hennen Mary Jane and Bob Hennen Vernon and Alverna Hennen Peggy Hennes Joan and Howard Henry Muriel Henry Steve and Lois Hensel Ronald and Donna Hensen Joan Hentges Marge and Ron Hentges Ann and Richard Heppelmann Suzanne Hequet Alice and Pete Herber Kyle and Maria Herbert Wini Herda Sharon and Abe Hernandez Marty and Anna Herrmann Mary Jo and Dale Herrmann Lila Hertzberg Noreen Herzfeld Julie and Thomas Herzog Agnes S. Hess Gwen and Donald Hesselman Mike and M. Heuberger Marguerite Hewitt Robert and Karen Heying Betty and Phil Heymans Dewey and Susie Hibben

Mary and George Hickner Charles Hiebl Ed and Marcy Hiemenz Ken and Luise Hiemenz Sue Hiemenz Nanette Hilgert Joyce Hill Laura and Edward Hill Patricia Hill Bette Hillemeier Rosie Hiltner Loretta Himmelsbach Rosemary Himmelsbach Jane A. Hines John and Shirley Hines Audrey and George Hinger Mary Ann and Howard Hinnerichs Jerome and Dolores Hirman John and Sharon Hite Kathleen Hobday Margaret M. Hoben John and Bea Hockert Maryjude Hoeffel Leo and LaDonna Hoefgen Rev. Raymond Hoefgen Debra and John Hoefs Arnie and Regina Hoeschen Donald and Mary Lou Hoeschen Susann Zeug Hoese Christine Hoey Miriam G. Hof Albin Hoffart Curtis and Sally Hoffart Agnes and Maurice Hoffman Patricia Hoffmann Beverly and Thomas Hofmann Mary J. Hofmeister John Hogan Carolyn Hoheisel Richard and Anna Marie Holdvogt Edward Holicky Sandy Holicky Marjorie and John Holl Muriel V. Hollant Lucille and LuVerne Hollenkamp Patrick and Deanne Hollermann Robert Hollermann Vern and Barb Hollermann Robert Hollern Herb and Gerry Holley Margi Hollingshead Joseph Holtermann Ray Holupchinski Tim Holupchinski Joe and Joanne Hommerding Lee and Pete Honer Martha C. Otto Honer Don and Jeanne Hoodecheck Pauline M. Hoover Janet and Joseph Hope Joan Hopke Marlys Hopkins Rev. Arthur Hoppe Richard and Joyce Horan Allen and Laura Horn Martha C. Otto Honer Kathy and James Horner Larry Hortsch Thomas Houde, FSC Chris and Beth Hougen John Hougnon Jeff and Therese Hovanec Robert and Kay Hovde Alice and Donald Howard John Howard and Judy Pedersen

Juliana and Jerry Howard Mary Ellen Howard Carol and Steve Howe-Veenstra Janis J. Hoy William and Kathleen Huber Dave and Bebe Huberty Kathy Huberty Leon Huberty Mary Jane Huberty Rose Hubner Louise Huebner Fritz and Griffin Huebsch John and Gwen Hufnagle Alwyn and Jean Hughes C. Ray Hughes Julie and Keith Hughes Margaret and Tom Hughes Mary and Mark Hughes Beverly Fritz-Hults and Ken Hults Jerome and Lorena Hungerford Marvin and Audrey Hunsaker Carol and Ed Hunstiger Ann Yashiko Hunter Thomas Hunziker Charles Huppert Kathleen and Gardner Hurlburt Hank and Kathy Hurley Francis and Marilyn Hurrle Beulah Rose Hutchens Sigrid Hutcheson and David Chapman Lori and Rome Hutchings Jeffrey Hutson Claire Hutter Conrad and Mary Ellen Hutterli Denis and Susanna Hynes Ruth Hynes Brigid Hynes-Cherin

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Rita Iacarella Wim Ibes Shirley and Frank Iczkowski Stanley Idzerda Barbara E. Igers John and Irene Igers Charles and Becky Ihle Alyce T. Ilg Mike and Betty Illies Patricia and Robert Illies Alma Imdieke Fred and Margie Imdieke Rosie and Patrick Imgrund Ursula Imhoff Bernard and Bea Imholte Jean and Leon Imholte Lorraine Imholte Paul and Karen Imholte Al and Veronica Inderrieden Carol and Herb Inderrieden Bill and Patti Sue Inhofer Rev. Kenneth Irrgang Marilyn and James Irvine Joanne and Darwin Isdahl Ivadeen Isensee Gail Ivers

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Barbara Jackson Joan Jackson † Annette Jacobs Diane Jacobs Helen Jacobs

Richard and Ruth Jacobs Steve and Susan Jacobs Christi and Steve Jacobsen Jim and Marge Jacobsen Stephen and Bonnie Jacobsen Jean and Samuel Jacobson Kaaren Jacobson Marion Jagielski Bernadette Jagielski † Darlene and Scott Jahnig Elizabeth James Mary Lou Jameson Kristin and Shaun Jamison Tom and Marianne Jancik Phylis Janey Jim and Joyce Janochoski Sylvester and Corrine Janochoski Evelyn Jansen Margaret and Jim Jansen Jackie Janski Mark and Mary Jansky Geraldine C. Janson Warren and Dianne Janzen Rev. Paul Jaroszeski Loretta Javra Jing-Wen and Huei-Chung Jaw Jean and Fred Jeffery Linda and David Jeffery Lenore Jenc Jeffery and Pamela Jensen Robert and Bernice Jensen Michele Matthews-Jepson and Gregory Jepson Dave and Kathy Jesh Jim and Gail Joerger Judy and Dan Johannes Mary Johannes Charlotte Christensen-Johnson and Nathan Johnson Clare and Paul Johnson Doug Johnson Elra and Patricia Johnson Jerome and Elizabeth Johnson Jessie Johnson Katie Johnson Lois M. Johnson Daniel and Mary Jo Johnson Mark Johnson and Sue Barden-Johnson Mary and Gary Johnson Mary Kay and Greg Johnson Peyton and Vicki Johnson Rita A. Johnson Rose Johnson Terry Johnson Kaarin Johnston Molly and Paul Johnston Patricia and Michael Johnston Sarah Jolie Thomas Jolie Ann and Ron Jonas Ralph and Sandra Jonas Rev. Jan Joncas Pamela Jones Valerie A. Jones Dianne and Jack Jordan Joan and Jacob Jordan Laverne Jordan Roger and Theresa Jordan Philip and Marva Jorgensen Jim and Mary Joslin Robert and Mary Jost Don and Sue Joyce Richard and Rita Juettner Fred and Rose Julig David and Rosemary Jumbeck Fall 2011 I www.sbm.osb.org

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James Jungels Doris Nathe-Juntilla Ray and Frances Jurek Mary Justen Carole and Wilfred Justin

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James Kacures Karen and Ted Kaden Michael and Marjorie Kahl Raymond Kahl Rev. Bernard W. Kahlhamer Doris and Tim Kahlhamer Corene Kain Rita and Don Kainz John and Marcia Kaiser Kathleen and John Kaiser Maxine Kaiser Rachel and Steven Kaiser Marie Kajer Bob Kalinowski Marjorie Kalinowski Marilyn and Gene Kalscheuer Linus and Jenrose Kalthoff Anne and Dave Kaluza Barbara Kaluza Alice Kane Jean Kane Rick and Carol Kanniainen Michael and Saori Kappus Kathryn Kaproth Cecilia Kapsner Charles Kapsner and Catherine Stoch Roger Kapsner and Maureen McDonough Lawrence and Geneva Karl Gail Kase Gordon and Monica Kasel Ed and Armella Kasparek Mary B. Kasper Paul Kasper Stella Kasper Beverly Katchmazenski William and Colette Kauffman DeAnn Kautzmann Susan Kayser Tom and Jan Keaveny William Keegan Richard and Audrey Keehn Liz and Dennis Keenan Mary Alice Keenan Renee and Dwight Keene Lois and Peter Keilbach Carol Keller Henry J. Keller James Keller and Laura Wittern-Keller Ken and Maggie Keller LaWanda and Ray Keller Marlyss A. Keller Agnes Kelly Ardith Kelly Ellin Kelly Hubert Kelly Loretta and James Kelly Richard Kelly Sharon and Jerry Kelly Vernon and Lucille Kelly Annette and Alvin Kelsch Ray Kelsch Julie Kelvie Albert and Patricia Kempf Bernard and Delaine Kennedy Diane and Andy Kenning 22

Angeline Kent LeRoy Keppers Richard and Mary Lou Kerber Carolyn and Sylvester Kerfeld Ervin Kerfeld MaryAnn Kerfeld Pamela Kern Margaret and Bernard Kersting Beverly M. Kessler Maureen Ketchum John Ketter Rev. Robert J. Kieffer Pamela Lahr-Kieke and Kevin Kieke Eleanor and Micah Kiel Rita and Kenneth Kierzek Rev. Joseph Kieselbach Mary and Donald Kiess Kathleen Kiklas Jane and Stephen Kilgriff Ann Kilkenny Gerald and Edith Kimball Bill and Pat Kimble Gail and James Kimlinger Patty and Dan Kimmes Bart King Kenneth and Carlotta King Martha and Paul Kinneberg Della and Bill Kinney Most Rev. John F. Kinney Jack and Rachel Kinzer Evelyn Kirby Jane and Mike Kirby Pat and Noel Kirk Susan and David Kirsch Jean Kirschhoffer Owen and Winifred Kittilstad Terrance Kittock Wayne and Janet Klamecki Deb and Rick Klaphake Glen and Deb Klaphake Tony and Alice Klaphake Sandra Klassen Bonnie Klatt Luella Klaverkamp and Jeanne Voigt Jane M. Klehr Betty Klein and Tom Justin Gary and Darnell Klein Hub Klein Peter and Sandra Klein Susan and Dick Klein Karen and Dale Kleinschmidt Bill and Marlene Klett Rev. Msgr. Edmund J. Klimek Jerome and Delleen Klimek Viola Klimek Rosalie and Ken Klimisch Joel and JoAnn Klink Teresa and Brian Klinkner Leo and Deloris Klinnert Joe and Pat Klocker Charlotte and Gerhard Klose Kevin and Amy Kluesner Loretta M. Knaff Andra and Brian Knapek Loretta Knapp Donna and John Knaus Barbara and David Knecht Lorraine and William Knoll Arlys and Don Knopick Cheryl and Hugh Knox Rita Knuesel Betty A. Kobienia Brian and Michelle Koch Laura Krueger-Kochmann and Todd Kochmann Mary Kociemba

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Mary Ann Koelbl Larry and Mary Koenen Patricia Kohn Henry and Vicky Kohorst Joyce and Ron Kohorst Rollin and Lorraine Kohrs Rajah and Jack Kolb Katy and Jeff Koll Camille Kolles Constance Kollmann Mark and Anna Marie Kollmann Joe and Maureen Kolstad Debbie and Steve Koop Linus and Marina Koopmeiners Lorene Koopmeiners Kathleen Kopecky Suzanne Kopplin and Paul Anderson Angela H. Korbel Edward and Carolyn Korbel Ray and Marilyn Kornell Mary Ann Koroll David and Margaret Kosanda Loretta Kosel Patricia and Marcel Kosel

We added 13 donors to the Heritage Society. The total number of donors who have put the Sisters in their will or made a planned gift is 222.

Ruth and Patrick Kosel Walter Kosel Lucy and Roger Kostecka Dorothy Mae Kostelecky Rosemary Kostohryz Delphine and Wayne Kostreba MaryAnn Koth Joan Kovacs Kristie Koval Kathy Kovell Mary Jane and Paul Kowalczyk Betty Krafft Daniel and Kristi Kraft Dennis and Linda Kraft Gary and Diann Kraft George Kraft Jim and Jeanette Krajeck Tom and Juna Krajewski Florence Kraker Dewey and Victor Kramer Donald and George Kramer Edward and Karen Kramer Eugene and Carol Kramer Roman and Terry Kramer John D. Krauel Irene Kraus Joan and Michael Krause Mildred Krause Robert and Lois Krause John and Marie Krebsbach Mary Ann Krebsbach Tom and Helen Krebsbach Alan and Eleanor Kreider Kathy and Henry Kremer Al and Yvonne Kremers Gretchen Kresl Doug and Patricia Kress

Diane and Ronald Kretsch John and Diane Kretsch Valerie and Marshall Kriesel Leo and Jeanette Krippner Marlene and Dave Kroll Eileen and Joel Kron Jeanette and Ronald Krueger Mary Kruger Magdalene and Firmin Krupa Karen Kruse Deborah Kruyer Robert Kucera Dave and Liz Kuebelbeck Jim and Carol Kuebelbeck Lillian Kuebelbeck Thomas and Joan Kuehn Bernelda Kuhl Ronald and Shannon Kuhl Martin and Margaret Kulak Kathy and Paul Kulas Miles and Rebecca Kulzer Norbert F. Kulzer Bernard Kunkel Dennis and Sue Kunkel Isabel Kunkel Joseph and Victoria Kunkel Julie Kunkel and Thomas Hall Katherine A. Kunkel Kevin and Brenda Kunkel Phil and Rose Kunkel Veronica and Melvin Kunstleben Mary and Nick Kunz Melvin and Marilyn Kurowski Dennis Kurtz Josephine Kvittem

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Darlene and John Lacey John and Nancy Lacika Phyllis and Bill Lacroix Eugene and Judy LaFave Terry and JoAnn LaFleur Laure and James LaFond Joy and Jerome Lague Jerry and Beverly Lahr Robert and Kathy Lahr Vern and Betty Lahr Jeanne Laine Marilyn Lalum Therese M. Lambert Emily and Paul Lambrecht Marjorie Lamvik Katy and Kevin LaNave Kathleen Land Carol Landkammer Helen Landkammer Rev. Nicholas Landsberger Frances Landwehr Tom Landwehr Bethany and Ron Lane Bette Jo and Frank Lang Shirley and Arthur Lang Rita and John Lange Marie Langemo † Heidi and Bob Langenfeld Michelle and David Langenfeld LaVina Langer Daniel Langlois Clare and Don Langr Arnold and Maria Lanners Mark and Mary Lanners Roseann Lanners Neal Lano Mary Lapham Steve and Peggy Laraway

Eileen A. Lardy Kenneth and Nora Larsen Mary Ann Larsen Michael Larsen Alfred G. Larson Anne Larson Brenda and Maxwell Larson Daniel and Gaye Larson Debra and Gary Larson Derek Larson Marina Larson Marlene Larson Roger Larson Rose Marie Larson Ruth and Jim Larson G. Geraldine Latterell Tom and Dolores Latzka Betty Latzke Daniel and Susan Laudenbach Patricia Laue Alice Lauer Arnold and Anna Lauer Kathy and Joseph Lauer Margie and Jim Lauer Miranda Lauer Tammy Lauer Jim and Mary Jane Lauerman Verlin and Alice Lauher Patrick LaVelle Janice M. LaVine Judy and Joseph Lavinski Leonard Lawrence, OFM Robert and Al Jean Lawrence Roger and Julie Lawrence Lois Lawson John and Judy Layde Russell Leabch Evelyn and Rodney Leach Mary Leahy Janelle and Rita LeBlanc Robert Lecheler Deloris LeClaire Lambert LeClaire Dianne and Charlie Ledbetter Donna Ledbetter John Leddy Adrian Ledermann and Gale Maxwell Charlotte and Howard Lee Doua Lee and Jeri Cullen Karen Lee William and Ingeborg Lee Emily A. Legatt Birdie Lehn Burdette Miller-Lehn Alice and Michael Lehnen Frank and Amy Leidenfrost Mark and Bonita Leier Susan M. Leifeld Gretchen Leisen Rev. Leo O. Leisen Mary L. Leisen Rev. Richard Leisen Rose and Donald Leisen David and Jane Leitzman Judy Leivermann Joyce E. Leko Marsha and Claus Lembke Kay Lemke Susan and Brian Lemke Carmen and Mel Lenander Mark Lenander Patty Lenczewski David and Julie Lengas Lee Lengas Alice Lenhardt

Vera and Bruce Lenka Anita Lenneman Dalene Lenneman Geri and Tony Lenneman Tom and Joanne Lenneman Donald and Jane Lenz Betsy and Brian Lenzmeier Richard Lepsch Tom and Judy LeRoux George and Dolores Leser Mary Lesko † Marjorie and Oliver Lesnick Bob and Janet Lesniewski Debra Leutmer Hub Levandowski and Karol Moorman Elizabeth Levinski Leonard and Brenda Levinski Herman and Marilyn Levinsohn Lee and Linda Lewandowski Roberta and Joseph Lewandowski Art Ley Cindy Ley Jean Leyk Tao and Grace Li Juletta Libbesmeier † Stephanie and Anthony Liberko Julie Ann Lickteig and Tom Gnewuch Patricia Lieb John and Donna Liebl John and Joan Liechty Duane and Rosie Lieser Rev. Gregory J. Lieser Rosie Lieser Steve and Doris Lieser Rev. Vincent Lieser Kathleen and Michael Lillehaugen Carolyn and Basil Lilyquist John and Jean Lindberg Elwood G. Lindblad † Geof and Vickie Lindblad Laurie Lindblad and William Hall John Linderman Gary and Sandra Lindmeier David and Carol Lindner Sara Lindquist and Ryan Steines Maria and Len Lindsay Jack and Kathy Lindstrom John and Mary Lindstrom Lois and Bob Liners Cliff Ling Marion and Clarence Linn Marion Linnemann Caroline Linz Marty Jo Linz Allan and Kay Lipman Gayle and Gerald Litfin Karen and John Little Brenda M. Litzinger Carol and Vernon Loch Rita Loechler Alphonse Loehr Ann and Bill Loehrke Linda and John Loes Louis and Mary Joan Loes Marge and Bob Logan Mary and Douglas Logeland Eric and Sophie Lohn Janice and Donald Lokken Paul Lokken Sr. Paul and Joan Lombardi Lois Lommel Rose Lommel Joseph Long Lori and Chuck Long

John and Gladys Lord Joy and Ted Lorentz Peter Lorsung Harry and Betty Lortz Andy and Lisa Loso Ruth and Tony Louwagie Laura and Tom Lovdahl Mary and Roger Lowe Rebecca Lowe Claudia Lu Janet Lu Ted and Jeanette Lubick Genny Ludowese H. Jim and Mary Ludowese Herbert and Theresa Ludwig Kitty Luebke Al and Maureen Luetmer Larry and Jo Ann Luetmer Beverly Nestingen Lundeen Jim and Kay Lungwitz Katherine D. Lust Lisa M. Lust Jeanne F. Lutgen Nina Holiday-Lynch Pat Lynch Mark and Diane Lynum Virginia Lyon Mary E. Lyons Mary Alice and Michael Lyons

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Diana Macalintal Beverly B. MacCallum Jan and Bob Maciej Christine MacKenzie LaMoine and Marylyn MacLaughlin Bonny and John MacMaster Dylan and Christine MacMaster Theresa Maenner Micheleen Maher Rosemary C. Maher

Kateri Mancini and Mike Gallagher John and Dianne Mandernach Danece and Ron Mangone Mary Kay and Tom Mans Thomas and Janet Manthey Geri and Frank Mara Stephen and Janet Mara Mary C. Maranda † Joan Marchek Viola Marcoe Sharon and Dwayne Mareck Stephen and Theresea Mareck Gloria Mariani Frances Marks Rose Markwardt Brenda and Steve Marolt Dave and Geri Marquardt Jane and Jim Marrin Marguerita Marschall LuAnn Marschel Gary and Jane Marsden Sharon and Al Marsden Chris and Deanne Marshall Francis and Beverly Marshall Virgil and Marita Marshik Rev. Andrew F. Marthaler Florence Marthaler Gene Marthaler Germana Marthaler, OSB Lee and Shirley Marthaler Mary Marthaler Norb and Yvonne Marthaler Peter and Laurie Marthaler Shirley and Jim Marthaler Charlotte Martin Clarence and Jean Martin Lawrence and Claire Martin Phyllis and Daniel Martin Robert and Frances Martin Fran K. Martini Mark and Lisa Martone Ken and Mary Marty George and Rita Mar

“You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity.” (2 Cor. 9:11) Gerry and Marjorie Mahon Maryanne and John Mahowald Beverly Mai Allan and Phyllis Maiers Brennan C. Maiers, OSB Daniel A. Maiers Don and Roxanne Maiers Joe and Connie Maiers Kevin and Michelle Maiers Margaret M. Maiers Mark and Cindy Maiers Pat and Jodi Maiers Patrick and Judy Maiers Tere Mak Leah and Steve Malerich Mary E. Malerich † Rev. Del Malin Joe and Mary Malinowski Ron Malinowski Al and Lynn Malley Lucille E. Malley Charles and Annette Malone Elizabeth Maloney Lawrence and Eileen Malsom John and Catherine Mamer

Joe and Lisa Marx Mary and David Marx Rosemary Marx Yvonne and John Maske Jack and Sarah Matasosky Mary and Tom Mathews Kathy and Mike Mathiasen Joan H. Mathieu Mary Lou Mathiowetz John and Joyce Matsuura Joe and Joy Matte Richard and Kathleen Matter JoAnne Matthews Peter and Mary Matthews Monica Mattson and Jane Beasley Mary Maudal Caroline Maurer Andrew and Dorothy Maus Margaret and Celestine Maus Mary Ann and Werner Maus Maureen and Paul Maus William Mauzey Scott and Mary Kay May Family Fund Kay Mayer Fall 2011 I www.sbm.osb.org

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David Mayer Leona S. Mayer Mary Jane Mayer Mary Lou Mayer Marion Mayerhofer Lori Mayers Stephen and Mary Mayheu Cody Maynus Susan and Francis Mazzarella Mary and William McAndrew Gerald McAulay and Mary Murray James and Marion McBride Kathleen McBride Ray McCall Joan McCallum Jackie and Jack McCann Julia McCann Kathleen McCarney Elizabeth and Ed McCarthy Michael and Joanne McCarthy Patricia C. McCarthy † John and Jeanne McCluskey Jim and Annette McConnell Margaret McConnell Lawrence and Sharon McCormack Alice and Duane McCormick Angela McCormick Eileen and Fred McCormick Laura and Bill McCullough Lila McDermott Edward McDonnell William and Karen McDonnell Linda McDunn Michael and Jeriann McEvoy Joyce McFarland Sandra McFarland Anne McGarry Kevin and Jane McGeary Jon and Ann McGee

Barbara McLaughlin John and Danielle McLaughlin Mary and Tim McLean Anna McLeod Elaine Wencl McManigle Dick and Carol McMechan Patricia and Patrick McNamara Timothy McNamara Diane and Dennis McNiff Anita and Bion McNulty Robert J. McReavy David McSorley Sharon Otten McVary Martin Medernach Connie and Todd Meeker Robert and Annette Meeks David and Lu Meemken Sue Meers Hildegard Mehr Peter and Kristine Mehr Elaine Meier Rose Mary A. Meierhofer Mary L. Meisinger Gladie Meister Ann Meline Barbara Melville Margaret Melvin Ramon and Theresa Mendiola Cheryl Mendonsa Roberta Menger Joan and Jerry Menke Bernie Mercer Jim and Mary Merchlewicz Jane and Jim Merickel Iris and Ed Merkel Rose Merten Dolly Messina Rita Mettenburg Rose Mettenburg and Francis Weidner John and Laurie Mettling Annette and Harvey Meyer Bernie and Rosie Meyer Cyril and Darlene Meyer Cyril and Jane Meyer Dorothy and Roman Meyer Elmer and Virginia Meyer Florence R. Meyer Joan Meyer Julie Ann and Joe Meyer Kate Meyer Marian Meyer Martha M. Meyer Tammy and Michael McGee Monica Meyer Jerold and Bonnie McGill Nancy Meyer Barbara C. McGinnis Pat Meyer Douglas and Susan McGraw Richard and Sharon Meyer Josephine McGraw Rita and George Meyer Rolland and Rosemary McGraw Roger and Phyllis Meyer Tom and Linda McGraw Rosemary Meyer Stephanie and Denis McGuinness Ruth and Roy Meyer Carol and Michael McGuire Albert Meyer † Rosemarie and John McGuire William and Jean Meyers Richard and Patricia McHugh Eleanor Michaud Mary Kay McIlroy Kate Michaud Betty Mc Innis Mary Alice Michaud and Ellen Mc Innis Kevin McDermott Martha Mc Innis Bonnie Mickels Patrick Mc Innis Mary Mickelson Rev. Thomas J. Mc Innis Rose Mickelson Ann Cummins McIntyre Richard and Dorothy Middendorf Mary and Mike McKay Daniel and Julie Mikesell Mary Ann and Terry McKenna Evelyn Miler Peter and Mary McKenna Agnes and Jim Miller Mary Temple McKenzie Betty K. Miller Marian and Timothy McKone Beverly Miller

We had 921 new donors this year — triple the number last year! We hope to see you again in 2011–12!

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James and Roselyn Miller Jan and Pat Miller Jerome and Penalee Miller Joseph and Elaine Miller Margaret K. Miller Mary M. Miller Mary Miller Maureen and Don Miller Phil and Janice Miller Sandy Bot-Miller and John Miller Shirley and Joseph Miller Suzanne Miller Rosamond Mills Math and Katie Mimbach Dee and Joe Minnerath Karen Minnerath Patricia Mische Bird and Karen Misquez Brett Webb Mitchell Cliff and Elie Mitchell Eileen and James Mitchell Russell and Bernice Mitchell Mary Mix Harriet Mize Joanne and Jim Mock Jennifer and Nathan Modeen Frank and Roslyn Modetz Diane Moeller Jim and Roseann Moeller Ramona Moeller Joan Mohr Paul Moline Bill Moline Don and Delores Molitor Mary and Jim Molitor Rose and Dennis Molitor Margaret Molus Martin and Mary Kay Monahan Wendel and Karla Mongeon Bonnie Moonen Yvonne and Duane Moore George and Cassandra Moracveck David Moran Edith Moran Pat Moran Paul and Nancy Moran James and Billie Moraveck JoMarie and Warren Moresco Florence and Patrick Moriarty Othmar and Carole Morman David Morreim Dave and Ramona Morris Doris and John Morris Marge and Royce Morrissette Jennifer Morrissette-Hesse and Bob Hesse Marie Morrow Philip and Mary Ann Morsberger Mark and Winnie Morse Ron and Michael Ann Mortaloni Mary R. Mortier Dawn Mosbrucker Lisa and Carl Moschkau Betty Moscho Duane and Ruth Moscho Glen Moscho Virginia Moselle Ruth and Warren Moser Florence Motto Joseph and Joy Motto David and Ann Moyer Ingrid Mueller Sandy and Rich Mueller

Marilyn and Ralph Muellner Larry Muench Louise M. Muggli Martinella L. Muggli Paula E. Muggli Thomas R. Mulcahy Bill Muldoon Evelyn Mulhern Angela Mulligan and Kenneth Pohl Mike and Laura Mullin Bernard and Gloria Mumm Ralph and Maureen Munger Noriko Murata Yu Helen Lee Murphy Peg Murphy and Kerry Lafferty Michael Murphy Thomas and Margaret Murphy Ann G. Murray Marilyn and Thomas Murray Robert and Dorothy Mushel Craig and Carole Muyres Anne DeMeules-Myers and Donovan Myers Joan Myers

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Carol and Dennis Nagan Connie Nagel Dan and Donna Nagel Marie and Victor Nagel Theresa Nagle Kumiko and Yoshiyuki Nakata Eileen and John Nalevanko Mary and Paul Napier Kathryn E. Nathan Georgine and William Nathe Millie Nathe Rueben and Darlene Nathe Louise and Robert Natrop Peggy and Bob Naughton Barbara Navara De and Duane Nawrocki Richard and Theresa Neddermeyer Mary and Pat Needham Agnes Neft Joanne Nei Mary Neidermeier Clara C. Neis Joanne and Robert Neis Edwin and Cora Neisen Henry Nejako Jane Nekali and Glenn Larson Gilbert and Betty Nelson Jacquelyn Nelson Judy and Dennis Nelson Patty and Terry Nelson Sheila Nelson Warren and Julie Nelson Beverly Nett Louise Nett and Tom Petty Dolores and Virgil Neu Mary and Dennis Neu Rose Ann and Larry Neu Frances and Benedict Neubauer Bernice Neuer Margrette and John Newhouse Lynn M. Newman Elaine and Tom Newton Patti and Wade Newton Joseph and Anne Nezworski Barbara and Costas Nichols Richard and Mildred Nienaber Roman and Millie Nienaber Roger and Dolores Nierengarten Bernie and Flash Nierenhausen Milton Nietfeld †

Joyce E. Nikolai Colleen M. Nilan James and Julie Nistler Jan and Linus Nistler Sharron and Ralph Nistler Toni and Philip Nistler Bernice Nohner Donald Nohner Jeffrey and Rita Nohner Marion Nohner Dorothy Beckett Nolan Mary and Larry Nolan Marianne L. Nolde Gerald and Van Nolde Angela and James Noll Cora Noonan Mike and Judy Noonan Mary Lou and Tom Nord Clair Nordick Rose Maiers Norman Kathleen A. Norris Mary Norris Alcuin and Dolores Notch Greg Novak Kenneth Novak Lorraine and LeRoy Novak Mary and Denis Novak Laura Novotny Ron and Geri Novotny Karol and Patty Nowak Rita and Wayne Nowicki Gary Nuss Betty Nystrom and Bruce Mancini Dolores Nystrom Joan Nystrom Larry Nystrom

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Jane O’Brien Lorraine O’Brien Joe and Catherine O’Donnell Marie R. O’Gara Vicki O’Grady-Longo Catherine M. O’Keefe Gen O’Leary Walter and Jeanne O’Malley Michael and Jane O’Meara Richard and Cindy O’Meara Basil O’Neil Wendy and Tim O’Neil Richard and Doris O’Neill George and Nancy O’Reilly Gerald O’Reilly James and Judy O’Reilly JoAnn O’Reilly John and Sandra O’Reilly Antoinette and Kevin O’Rourke Joann and Dan O’Rourke and Robert Obermiller Linda Oberpriller Peg Obremski Noel Ochoa Jackie Oelfke Mike and Barb Oemcke Robert and Irene Ohmann Ron and Myrna Ohmann Ida M. Oksa Brian Olheiser Rita Oliver Robert and Dorothy Ollmann Gretchen Olmscheid Kathe and Leo Olmscheid Tim and Norma Olmscheid Andrea Olson

Elizabeth Olson Gerald and Bonnie Olson Gladys Olson JoAnn Olson Kathryn Olson Mary Ellen and Donald Olson Jr. Peg and Roald Olson Ray and Gloria Olson Susan and Steven Olson Don Omodt Gary and Mary Omundson Sandra A. Ondracek Alice and John Oniskin Charlie Opatz Mary Cheryl Opatz Ralph Opatz Ruth and Clement Opatz Jane and Jeff Opitz Maria Opitz Maureen and Michael Opitz Frank and Margaret Orfie Margaret and Cortland Ornburg Mary Orr Ann Marie and Donald Orth Elmer and Delores Orth Florence and Ervin Orth Jeanette and Don Orth Virginia Orth Mary and Ricardo Ortizcazarin Leonard Ortmann Jennifer and Robert Oschwald Betty and Norbert Osendorf Diane and Mike Osmond Kathleen Ostendorf Maureen and Jim Otremba Irene G. Otte Jean and Elmer Ottney Elizabeth and Kevin Otto Rev. Leo Otto Michelle and Gerald Otto William and Luann Otto Mary and Tom Ozbun

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Therese Paetzel Jeff and Annette Paffel Ron Paggen Ronald Pagnucco Darlyne and Jerry Palashewski Gregory and Susan Palecek Barbara Pallansch Lorena Palm Maurice and Rita Palmersheim Mary Palmquist Stephanie Palubicki and Michael Kennedy George Panian Lori Pankratz Rebecca Papike Doris Pappenfus Richard and Dorothy Pappenfus Manju-Parikh and Subir Banerjee Kathleen and John Parker Lila Parrish David Parry Jim and Kathy Parsons Alice Pasch Betty Paterson Anne E. Patrick, SNJM Conrad J. Patsch Janet and Tom Paul Jack and Kathy Paulus Bernice Pauly Doraine Pauly Bernard and Therese Pavek

Bruce and Grace Pavelski Catherine Pawelski Edward C. Payne Jr. Sandra and Brent Payne Jennifer and Robert Pearson Bob and Rochelle Pease Christine and Thomas Peck Robert and Paula Ann Peck Gary and Elizabeth Peckham Daniel and Jane Pedersen Dorothy Pederson Sharon and Bob Pelant David Pelle Susie and Jeff Pelzel Ed and Teresa Pelzer Jeanie Penning Mary Idzerda Perko Irene and John Perrill Linda and Kenneth Perrington Donna Perry Katie and Chad Perry Joseph and Donna Perzel Lorraine Peschel Gary and Vera Peterangelo Bob and Valeria Peters Rita Wessel Peters and Mary Peters Mary and Kenneth Petersen Kathleen and Richard Peterson Monica Peterson Bela and Kathleen Petheo Colette Petitt Rosemary and Fred Petters Jeanette and Robert Pfannenstein Joan and Charles Pfannenstein Lori Pfannenstein Virginia Pfannenstein Clarice L. Pfefferle Mary Ann Pflipsen Don and Rose Ann Pflueger Yen and Kim Pham Barbara and John Phelps Juliana and Carl Pherson Marcella and Donald Piasecki Lorraine and Robert Picard Tom and Jean Picard Adolph and Jane Pichler Dennis and Margaret Pichler John and Theresa Pick Laura M. Pick Julia Piechowski Irene Pierce Gertrude Pieterich Gertrude Pieterick Beth and Darin Pilacinski Deb Pilarski Jim and Kathy Pinter Bernie Pintok Mary Piotrowski Gene Plachecki Terry and Sue Pladson Mark and Diane Plantenberg Marlene Plantenberg Tom and Diane Plantenberg Mary Ellen and Paul Plater Arnold Platz Laurie Jo and David Pletscher Robert Ploof Joseph Podawiltz Mary Ann and Ben Poepping Mildred and Lloyd Poepping David and Becky Pogacar Jean and LeRoy Poganski Roger and Joyce Poganski Dorothy and Richard Pogorely

Mary Ann and Donald Pojar Elaine Polick Mary Ann Polipnick Madonna and Robert Polta Ruth and Jacob Polta Joan Polus Helen Pomije Florence Pope † Alice Porter Polly and William Posten Mr. & Mrs. Tom Posterick Bruce and Shannon Pound LaVerne and Bert Pound Irene Powers Liz and John Prather Robert and Dorothy Prax Ann and Mike Preble Jana and Charles Preble Bob and Joan Precourt Janet Pregent David Prem Tim Prem David and Marlene Price Agnes Primus Al and Hilde Primus Geraldine Primus Harvey Primus Jerry and Ann Marie Primus Jim and Bernice Primus Joe and Shirley Primus Joseph and Catherine Primus Luke Primus Marie M. Primus Martin and Georgiann Primus Mary Ann Primus Mary Lou Primus Ray and Rosemary Primus Rita Primus Roman and Claire Primus Virgil and Mary Primus Michael and Lorraine Prock Eleanor and Herbert Proell Paul Prokosch Stan and Jan Prokosch Vern and Helen Prokosch Kelly Prosen Rahlf and Anne Proulx Barbara Prow Margaret Pryately Marvel and Paul Pryor Evelyn Pueringer Mickey and Richard Pula Duane and Mae Pulkrabek Jim and Patty Pulvermacher Irene Pundsack Leo Pundsack Susan Pundsack Judith and Paul Purman Gertrude and Dick Puryear Kathy Pusch

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Alan and Linda Quaal Jack and Margaret Quaid Charles and Lucy Quaintance Dave and Marian Quale Elizabeth and Gregory Quicksell Lenore Quigg Mary Quinlivan John Quirk

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Bob and Yvonne Rader Deborah Raehl Flossie Rafferty John and Kathy Rahm Dave and Lisa Rahn Gene Raiche and Audrey Jansky-Raiche Alice Raish Donna Rajkowski Marilyn and Frank Rajkowski Mark and Carol Ramler Stephanie and Jorge Ramos

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Veronica Ramstad Jay and Marie Rasset Rita Rassier David Steindl-Rast, OSB Ray Ratto Alma Rau Darlene and Chuck Rau Tom and Betty Rau Alvin Rausch Donald and Maggie Rausch Francis and Betty Rausch Lewis and Jean Rausch Lorraine and Ralph Rausch Lydia Rausch James Reagan Bernadette A. Reardon Deb Reber Jane Reber Cordelia and George Record Jane Redig and John Williams Robert and Kathy Redig Lucille Reding Bernadine Reece Jeffrey Reed Margaret and Richard Reesor Don and Jean Regan Nancy and Gregory Rehkamp Mary Lou and Ed Reichert Mary Reiland Faye F. Reilly George and Trudie Reinbacher Mary Jo and David Reinders Annella Reineke Jane and Charles Reineke Carolyn Reinertson Anna and Bob Reischl Esther Reischl Jerry and Rose Reischl LaDonna Reisdorf Diane Reisdorfer Margaret E. Reiten Gwen and Rick Reiter Diane and Thomas Reitter Fred and Rita Reker Christine A. Reller Robert and Rita Rengel 26

Catherine Renner Richard and Mary Ann Renner Richard and Shelley Renner Mary Eva Reoh Bernice and Nicholas Reuter Bret Reuter Chuck and Debbie Reuter Roger Reuter Don and Jeanette Reuvers Jim and Sue Reuvers Larry and Bev Reuvers Patrick Revermann Helen and Charles Revier Larry and Joanne Revier Mike and Nicole Revier Stella and Jose Reyes Michelle Rezac Dianne Rhein Irene and Marland Rhoe Bill and Millie Rice James and Paula Rice John and Judy Rice Robert and Marjory Rice Kenneth and Kathryn Richardson Bernice Ricke La Verne Ridpath Joan Riebel Rev. Donald W. Rieder Lorell Riederer John and Faye Riedner Millie Rieland Marie and Lee Ries Elizabeth Riesgraf and Richard Wyman Susan Rietz Joyce Rigo Francis and Margaret Riley Rev. Patrick R. Riley † Irene and Gordon Ring Jane and Donald Ring Denny and Karol Ringsmuth Ken and Sue Ripp Helen Ristau Clare and Wallace Ritchie Kate Ritger Ed Ritter LuVerne and Jean Ritter Laurie Rivard Arthur Roach Michael and Janelle Roban Richard and Margaret Robelia Francis Robert Leonilla L. Roberts Kathy and William Robinson Doug and Kendra Rodel Virginia Roden Russell Thomas Roe Susan Roe Tim Roe Mary Roeder Katherine and Gerald Roehl Mildred Roehl Rosemary and Frank Roehl Mel and Ann Roehrl Evelyn Roelike Donna J. Roering Lee and Betty Roering Harry and Jeanie Roers Jim Roers Joe and Betty Roers Ruth Roers Shari and Mike Rogalski Barbara Rogan Jane and Arnie Rohe Jill and Dennis Rohloff Harvey Rolfes †

Benedictine Sisters and Friends

Rev. Robert E. Rolfes Rosie Rolfes James and Ann Romanowsky Steve Ronstrom Jennifer Rooney Jessica Rooney Michael and Laurel Rooney Kathryn and Stephen Roos Jane Hier-Rose Michael and Janice Rose William and Jeanne Rose Dorothy and Harold Roske Peggy and Michael Roske Michael and Sarah Rosner Mary Rosolack Edwina Ross Lucille and Alfred Ross Rosemary and Reno Rossini Donna Rossman Peter Rothfork Ben Rothstein Carol Rouillard Roger and Ardis Rovelstad Elizabeth-Anne and David Rowe Monica M. Roy Maureen Rubischko Eileen Rud Janice Rudnitski William and Anne Marie Ruede Tim and Marion Ruegemer Amy and Ivan Ruff Warner and Santa Ruffner Mary Lou and George Ruhland Roger R. and Carol Ruhlin Bill and Marilyn Ruhr Connie Ruhr Jack and Maureen Rulien Darlene Ruprecht Del and Joe Ruprecht Cathy Ruter Eileen and David Rutten Daryl and Millie Ruzicka Barbara Ryan Bridget A. Ryan Peg Ryan and George Baboila Jean M. Rybak Frances Rygiel

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Dorothy Sadlo Ron and Mary Sadlowsky Ken and Kathy Sadowski Sheila and Robert Saiko Linus Saint James Arnold and Merrill Sakry Sandra J. Sakry Terry and Duane Sakry Dolores and John Salchert Don Saliers Darlene Salitros Annette Salm and Penny Guptill Lillian Salm Robert and Catherine Salm Alma Salzer Leander and Mary Kay Salzer Margaret Salzer Robert and Martha Salzer Sam and Jane Salzl Ann Sand Lee and Rita Sand Lorraine and Rembert Sand Maynard and Imelda Sand Gloria Sandberg Gerald and Rosalie Sanderson Mary Sandok

Elizabeth Sarabia Jim and Helen Sassen Laura and Tim Saterfield Colleen and Eugene Sathre Mary Beth Sauer and Mike White Richard and Bernadine Sauer Frances Sauerer Mark and Kathi Sauerer Mary Ann and Jerome Sauerer Elenor Sayers Mary and Christopher Scavotto Teckla Scegura Rita Schaab Margaret C. Schaaf Lorraine Schabel Dorothy and Ted Schable Alice Schaefer Allen and Doris Schaefer Betty and Richard Schaefer Joan Schaefer Peter and Barbara Schaefer Rita and Richard Schaefer Kathleen and Scott Schaefers Bob and Ruth Schafer Donald and Rose Schafer Earl and Mary Beth Schafer Gerald and Janet Schafer James and Audrey Schafer LeRoy and Judy Schafer Rachel Schafer Sarah Schaff Mary Schaffer Paul and Doris Schaffer Randy and Peg Schalow Howard and Rebecca Schantz Darlene Schaubhut Henry Scheinost Margaret Scheller Sheryl and Steve Schellhaass Bob and Betty Schenk Patricia Scheppke Harold and Connie Scherer Joy Scherer William and Alice Scherer Kurt and Pamela Scherping George Scherr Marilyn and Robert Schestak Bertha and Richard Schiller Gwendolyn Schimek Armella Schimnich Carol and Richard Schindler Karen and Ray Schindler Magdalene Schindler Irene Schlangen Isabella Schlangen † Kenneth and Laura Schlangen Kevin and Joyce Schlangen LeRoy and Peg Schlangen Victor and Janice Schlangen Annerose H. Schlaudraff Brenda and Dennis Schleper Elmer Schleper Janet Schleper Roger Schleper Rose H. Schleper Roy and Mary Schleppenbach Dianne and John Schlichting Jim and Sharon Schlick Betty and Bernie Schloemer Bernice Schlosser Margaret M. Schmahl Joanne Schmid Winifred and Everett Schmid Bernice and Gerald Schmidt Christian and Melanie Schmidt Darrel Schmidt

Dorothy Schmidt Frank Schmidt John and Margaret Schmidt Mary Schmidt Mary and Doug Schmidt Thomas and JoAnn Schmidt Bernie Schmiesing Dennis Schmiesing Ed and Judy Schmiesing Jerry Schmiesing Jim and Linda Schmiesing Pam Schmiesing Philip and Debbie Schmiesing Rose Mary Schmiesing Jerry and Vivian Schmit Marilyn and Joseph Schmit Mary and Richard Schmit Diane Schmitt Donald and Beverly Schmitt Harvey Schmitt Jeanne Schmitt Kelly Schmitt Mary and Robert Schmitt Dr. Roselyn J. Schmitt Tony and Jan Schmitt Diane M. Schmitz Isidore and Beverly Schmitz Jerome and Mary Jane Schmitz Joan and Zeno Schmitz Karen Schmitz Mary Schmitz Othmar and Marilyn Schmitz Robert and Sharon Schmitz Ron and Dianne Schmitz Virginia Schmitz Linda and Jerry Schnabel Caroline Reisdorfer-Schneider and Charles Schneider Donna and Bill Schneider Dorothy and Delores Schneider Gladys and Donald Schneider Jane Schneider and Dennis Price Karen Schneider Lillian and Herman Schneider Lorraine and Jim Schneider Ramona and Ambrose Schneider Roman and Patricia Schneider Richard Schnell Ana Schnellmann Jim Schnepf and Connie Nelson Dolores Schnettler Jan and John Schnettler Arnie and Ann Schoenbauer Mark and Lisa Schoenberg Sylvester and Pat Schoenborn Charles Schomer † Mary Ann Schomer Beth Schommer Marilyn and Bill Schommer Dorothy A. Schonewise Liz and Don Schramel Vinc and Bev Schreier Karol Schreifels Albert and Marie Schroeder Bill and Ruth Schroeder Clarice and Dave Schroeder Jerry and Carin Schroeder Jim and Rita Schroeder Lois Schroeder Valerie and William Schroeder Darla and Timothy Schuck Dolores R. Schuh, CHM Jack Schuh Karen and Roger Schuler Imelda Schulte Justin and Alma Schulte Larry and Roseanna Schulte

Carol and Ralph Schultz Ed and Lorraine Schulzetenberg Sylvia Schulzetenberg Tony Schulzetenberg Bob and Marge Schumacher Bruce and Linda Schumacher Ermin and Muriel Schumacher Kitty and Don Schumacher Marianne Schumacher and Rich Abraham Marvin and Betty Schumacher Michael and Joanne Schumacher Oliver Schumacher Philip and Becky Schumacher Ralph and Carmela Schumacher Msgr. Wilfred J. Schuster † Constance and Thomas Schutta Geri Schwab Gloria Schwab Kay and Terry Schwab Stephen Schwahn Mary E. Schwappach Gary and Jean Schwartz Jami Schwartz Bill and Bernice Schwegel Harold and Mary Schweiss Howard and Mabel Ann Schweiss Kenneth Schweiss Adam Schweitzer Joe Schweitzer † Audrey and James Schwieger Barb and Roger Schwientek Linda and Arnold Schwieters Mary Schwinghamer Diane and Jim Schwinghammer Eva Schwinghammer Peg and Bob Schwob Michael and Cheri Scobie Peter and Randi Scobie Jean Scoon and Peter Losacano Ronald and Mickey Scott Kevin Scroggins Jim and Jane Seifert Kathy and Al Seifert Wayne Seifert Dolores Sellner Jerry and Anita Sellner Jeanette Sellner and Dennis Olson Edward and Frances Selz Shannon Selz Mary Beste-Seng Robert and Ann Seppelt David and Pat Serreyn Mary and Harold Shack Mildred Shadeg Kathleen A. Shannon Margaret and Tom Shannon Robert and Jeannine Shannon Patty and Lee Shappell Nancy and Paul Sharkey Jane M. Shaw Brigid Shea David and Suzanne Shearon Richard and Mary Jane Sheehan Mollie Sheenen Izabel Sheh Terry and Marlene Shelstad Jane Sherack Jared Sherlock Nancy Shermo Denton Carolina and Fred Shermock Doris Shih Francoise and Symong Shih Margaret Shih Westcott Shih William and Linda Shih

Alice Shillock Juanita W. Shinnick Joseph and Patricia Shuster Dennis Sibinski David and Bernie Sieben Kathleen Siebers † Anna Sietsema Lee and Peggy Sietsema Jayne Sieverding Margaret and Mark Silbernick Richard and Jan Silvernail Doris and John Simonett Virginia and Ralph Simpson James and Gail Singelmann Susan Sink and Steve Heymans Carol and Bill Sisterman Judith L. Sitarz Hazel Sitz Laurie Sjogren Michele and Steven Skeim Dolores Skeivik Patrick Skelly Eleanore Skochenski Rev. Leon Slominski Roy Smalley Harry and Mary Ann Smeck Alicia and David Smith Barbara Smith Sister Barbara Smith James and Joyce Smith Karen Smith Louise and Robert Smith Marilyn and Weston Smith Sharon Smith Timothy and Namida Smith Yvette and Gordy Smith Fred M. Smoger Francis and Phyllis Sohler Kristen and Nathan Soley Dave and Jean Solheim Mary Solyntjes Mary Sommers Duane and Charlotte Sorensen Scott Sorensen Frances and Arvid Sorenson Grace and Bob Sorenson Alyssa Soucek Jennifer and Paul Soucheray Gary and Mary Sowada Harold Spaeth Deb and Ted Spanier Julie Spanier and Mark Lorentzen Peggy Spanier Judge John Spellacy Greg and Mary Speltz Al and Beth Sperger Jean and Steve Sperl Doug and Mary Spindler Darlene Squibb Glenn and Judy St. Arnault Susan Stabile and David Drueding Vlasta Stach Bonnie Stachowski Mary E. Stackpool Verne and Rose Stadtherr Darlene and John Stafney Renotta and Scott Stainbrook Geraldine and Dennis Stalberger John and Alice Stalboerger Norene and William Stallworth Arnold and Theresa Stang Delores and John Stang Harold and Marie Stang Mary Stang Rev. Alfred Stangl

Keith and Karen Stangler Jean and Chuck Stark Joyce A. Statz Marlene Statz Susan and Douglas Stay Jeanette Steelman Helen Steer Nina Steil Bernadette A. Stein Gene and Linda Steinbach Rev. Bernard J. Steiner Rose Marie and George Steiner Joan and George Steins Ernie and Mary Stelzer Barbara and Bill Stender Theresa and Matthew Stergios Florian Sterner Patricia Sterner DeLoyd and Arlyn Stertz Carla Stevenson Margaret Stich Mary Stiles Lori and Tom Stock Lucille and John Stock Deborah Stockey Scott and Debbie Stoermann Hilda Stoetzel † Dolores Stoffel Jervis Stoffel Peggy Stokman Marie Stoks Delores Stolpman Cecilia A. Stoltman Henry Stommes Jim and Kay Stommes Lorraine Stommes Joan Stone Rosemary Stonick Glendoris and Gerald Stowe Steve and Cathey Strange Lois Strauss Wes Strei Rev. Robert Streveler Lucille Stroeing † Lois and Roy Stuart Rita Stuckel Anne D. Studer Linda Studniski Arnold Stueve Roxanne and Ken Stuhlfeier Kippy and Stu Stuhr Herb and Elvira Stumpf Ron and Sharon Sturm Alexander and Joanne Stygar James Suchy Rita Suek Julie and Bob Sullivan Mary and Bill † Sullivan Michael and Patricia Sullivan Elizabeth Super and John Austin Eris Super Josephine Suttlemyre George Svob Dale G. Swanson Dean and Pat Swanson Judy and Bill Swanson Michele and Jay Swanson Jane Myers Sweeney and Tom Sweeney Joe Sweeney Melinda Swihart Catherine Sykes

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35.5% of first-time donors in 2009 – 10 gave again this year. Marcel and Delores Tadych Robert Tai Mitsuo Takada Peggy Tallman Julie and Michael Tangredi Barbara and Harold Tarbox Alison Tauer Carla and Paul Tauzell Mark and Susana Tavel Bernie Taylor Donald and Sheila Taylor George and Yvonne Taylor Jean Taylor Kathryn and Gary Taylor Kelly Taylor Theresa and Harold Taylor Candace and Brett Teigland James and Donna Tembrock Anne Templin Dorothy and Roland Terhaar Jerome and Lois Terhaar Jody and Karl Terhaar Leroy Terhaar Tom and Terry Terhaar Jeanne Terres Louise Jesh Terrill Irma K. Terwey Jo Terwey John and Kathleen Teskey Axel Theimer Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Theis Alphonse and Alice Theis Frances Theis Jeff and Jeanne Theis Ken and Donna Theis Leo J. Theis Marvin and Pat Theis Mary Ann and Arthur Theis Paul and Marsha Theis Sylvester and Betty Theis Aegidia Theisen Carol and Jim Theisen Ethelyn Theisen Florianna Theisen John and Judy Theisen John and Trish Theisen Lloyd and Millie Theisen Louise Theisen Robert Theisen Sandy and John Theisen Sylvester and Vera Theisen Theresa and Warren Theisen Julie Theismann Jeanine and Carl Thelen Thomas and Eleanor Thelen Jerry and Sally Thell Patrick and Jane Thiegs Susan and Dennis Thiel Margaret M. Thielen Al and Ann Thielges Luverne Thielges Ralph Thielges Robert Thielges Howard and Colleen Thielman Marilyn Thielman Mary and Jane Thielman LeRoy and Patty Thielman Irma Thies Beth Thieschafer 28

Doris and Robert Thimmesh Laura Thomas Marie Thomas Mary and Steve Thomas Al and Judy Thomes Nancy Thomes Bob and Irene Thompson Carol and Pat Thompson Corey C. Thompson Donna and Pat Thompson Doris Thompson Thomas and Alice Thompson Neil and Sarah Thorburn Betty and John Thornell Martha Thorp Shawn Thorp Robert and JoAnn Thueringer Charles and Rebecca Thurner Dan and Susan Tideman Lorraine and George Tiemann Larry Tillemans Margaret and Bob Tiplady JoAnn and Jerry Tippelt Barbara Tischer Clyde and Virginia Tise Pat Doren-Tobin Rita Tobin Betty Toenies Bill Toenies Jeanette and Gene Toenies Mary Tolle Gloria Tomashek James and Joyce Tomashek Marie Tomashek Rev. Frank S. Tomasiewicz Patrick and Dee Tomczik Mary Alice Tomporowski Syl J. Tomporowski Mary Kay and Leo Toninato William and Arliss Tonyan Sharon Toogood Froehle and Marsha Woolcott Alfred and Dolores Torborg Brian and Jackie Torborg Jack Torborg Jerry and Ione Torborg Joe and Lisa Torborg Rita and Dan Torborg Rose Torborg Urban Torborg Christine Torok Virginia Tostenson and Roy Davis Rose and Albert Trank Betty Traut Lorrayne and Victor Traut Margaret Traver Jacqueline Traynor Mary Treacy Sally Trebisovsky Donna and Jon Tremmel Charles and Carla Trentelman Mary Tri Felix and Bibiana Tristani Bette Jeanne Trobec Marlys M. Truitt Joseph Trunk Yeou-Ren Tsai Pema Tsul Trim Karma Lillian Tuchek Dianne Tuff Tom and Catherine Tulenko Esther M. Turbak Peg and Tom Turcotte

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Ed Turley Joyce and Mike Turner Rayo and John Turner Kathryn Twit Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Twit Kathleen Twohy Jan and Stanley Tyrrell

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Rose Ann and Steven Underhill John and Patricia Urbanski Bruce and Joyce Uselman Genevieve A. Uselman Stella Uselman Christopher Utz

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Linda Valen Dorothy Valin Mary Ann and Len Valley Connie Van Blaricom Bill † and Pat Van Cleve Toni and Randy Van Dyken Rebecca Van Ness Bruce and Virve Van Sloun Eileen Van Sloun Jo and Carl Van Winter Diane Vanderlinde and ReBecca Hargens Mary VanGrinsven Bill and Ann Vannurden Tom and Julie Vannurden Gilbert and Liz Varland Joseph and Rebecca Vaudreuil Steve and Kristine Vaughn Janice and Enrique Vazquez Eva Velasquez and Christina Nitti-Velasquez Giles Velte Susan L. Vento Lorraine and Duane Verness Germaine Vertnik Kim Vigen Margaret and Anthony Vigil Jolene and Gary Viktora Di Ann and David Vinck Karen and Don Vinje Patrick and Shelley Vinopal Margot Virgill Gerard Virnig Rev. Laurn Virnig Ludmila and Francis Voelker Margie Voelker Alice and Jim Vogel Elaine Vogel Mary Voight and Peter Leung Bev and Bob Voigt Donna Vollmer Clarence and Dorine Von Wahlde Carol and Rick Vonderharr Margaret and Brian Vorpahl Sue and Mike Vos Pat and Glenn Voss Virgil and Lorraine Voss

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Jean Wagener Barbara and Richard Wagner Gordon and Mary Kay Wagner Jani and Ted Wagner Kay and Dean Wagner Louise Wagner Tony Wagner Alton and Judith Wagnon

Robert Wahlert Don and Biddy Waletzko Patricia and Lewis Walker Rose Walker Teresa Walker Joan and Richard Walkowiak Jeanette Walsh Bill and Karen Walter Karl and Jeanne Walter Shirley and Paul Walter Anne Walters Debra and Thad Walters Ritalee Walters Frederick and Kathleen Walz Theresa Wambach Nora and George Wang Zheng Wang Deirdre and Thomas Wannarka Larry and Marilyn Wannebo Joe and LaVae Wantoch Frank and Juliana Ward Johanna Warloski Margaret Warner Robert Warner Harold Wasick Bill Wasner Don and Jan Watkins Frances and Joseph Watkins Dolores and William Watson Paul Watson Sally J. Watson Lori and Daniel Weaver Darlene and John Weber Frances and Bernard Weber Harry and Sylvia Weber Jeannie M. Weber Jerome N. Weber Jerry and Anabel Weber Louis Weber Robert and Patricia Weber Roger and Mary Weber Rosemarie and Ralph Weber Rosetta Weber Stephen and Mary Ellen Weber Betty Webster Margaret and Norman Webster Bob and Kathy Wedl Beth A. Wegscheid Marilyn R. Wegscheider Joyce Wehlage Leander and Catherine Wehseler Charles and Grace Weidner John and Carol Weiland Ernest and Jutta Weiler R.J. and Mrs. Weiler David and Linda Weinhandl Millie and Kevin Weis Ginny and Jim Weis Christopher Weisgram and Michelle Duff Ann Weismann Dorothy M. Weiss Nancy and Doug Weiss Norman and Mary Lou Weiss Gladys Weisser † Sue and John Weitz Jeanne and Tim Welch Jacqueline and Paul Welle Jeanette and Robert Welle Joe and Jane Welle Nicole and Andy Welle Carol and Tony Wells Diane and Patrick Wells Ibert Wells

Lois and John Welshons Jerry and Mary Welter Pat Welter Jennifer Wenner John and Joan Wenner Mary Ann Wenner Nancy and Charles Wenner Ruth Wenner Elaine and Lloyd Wenning Greg and Renee Wensmann Ron and Audrey Wensmann Rev. Timothy W. Wenzel Peg Wermerskirchen Lisa Wersal and Louis Asher Bonnie and Lewis Wesenberg Norma Wesoloski Butch and Betty Wessel Mary Ann and Alvin Wesselmann Patrick Wesselmann Sandi Westberg and Gary Quam Pat and Walter Westerhoff Jeanne and Robert Westphal Kasey and Mike Westra Jerry and Patty Wetterling Jean and Mike Weum Cynthia Weymouth Molly Weyrens Lenea M. Wheeler Margaret and Bill Whetham Bob and Penny White Dolores White James and Jean White JoAnn and Jim White Dan and Judy Whitlock Joseph and Margaret Wholey Robert Wicker Pat Widder and Mike Sieverding Margi and Dean Wieber Jim Wieland Dee and Stan Wielinski Janet Wiener Joan and Larry Wiener Susan Wiese Jackson Wilcox Brian Wild, OSB

Peter and Anne Wildenborg Anne and Rodney Will Marie J. Willan Elaine and Roys Willenbring Lydia Willenbring † Rev. Mark Willenbring Ted and Donna Willenbring Joie Willette Holly Williams Philip and Mary Williams Sandra Williams Sue and Tom Williams Jerry and Kathy Willkom Barbara Wilmes Annette Wilson and Mark Armitage Ryan and Janelle Wilson Toni Wilson Jim Winings Mary and Joe Winkel Esther Winters Rita Winters Arlene Wiseman Caroline and Bernard Wisniewski Mary Witcik Jean Withrow and James Haggerty Amy and Jason Wittak Pat and Bob Witte Katherine Wittrock Koch John and Sarah Witzmann Otto and Pat Witzmann Sylvia Wogoman Teresa and Fred Woida Wilfred and Ilene Woida Joyce Woitalla Rick and Erin Wojciechowski Edward Woletz Joyce and Roger Wolf Lola Wolf Marty and Linda Wolf Mike and Marikay Wolf Ruth Wolf Yolanda Wolf Jason and Anne Wolff Marilyn and John Wolkerstorfer Betty and Thomas Wolterman

Charles and Rosalind Wood Theresa and David Wood Mafalda Woolsey Katie Worm Ruth Worm John and Dori Wozniak Frank and Elaine Wray Ken and Marlene Wright Nelson and Rita Wright Pat Wright Nina and Paul Writz Jennifer and Jeff Wucherer Loretta E. Wuertz Elizabeth and Heinrich Wurdak Marion Wurm Rodney Wurm Roger and Charlene Wurm Roger and Marilyn Wurm Don and Sylvia Wurst Tom and Judy Wyne Denise Wyttenbach and Jeff Norman

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Donald and Susan Zabel Allen Zachman Janet Zais Pearl Zajac

Elizabeth Zampedri John Zapp Jacqueline A. Zbaracki Elizabeth and James Zdon Julia C. Zehnle Jim and Mary Zeimentz Maureen Zeimet Richard and Jean Zeithaml Joseph † and Teresa † Zeleny Mary Zempel Dennis and Colleen Zenner James and Rita Zenner Roy and Yvonne Zenner Vernon and Patricia Zenner David and Virginia Zeta Lucille Zeta Francis and Mary Ann Zetah Ann and John Zettel Don Zierden Eileen and Chuck Zimmer Kevin and Joan Zimmer Rev. Nicholas M. Zimmer Roger and Loretta Zimmer Sabina A. Zimmer Alan and Christine Zimmerman Fabian and Minerva Zimmerman Kari-Shane and Benjamin Zimmerman William and Georgia Zimmerman Jean Zimmermann Carol and Gerald Zirbes Eric Zirbes Norm and Mary Zirbes Vonnie and Mike Zirbes Manuel Zisumbo Jose Zonis Norma Zoren Cheryl Zub Ralph and Linda Zumwalde Marie Zurbuchen David and Helen Zurcher Johanna M. Zwilling Marie Zwilling Virgil and Jean Zwilling Leonard D. Zylla Sy Zylla

Partners in Ministry Volunteer Program The Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict and faithful volunteers make a fantastic partnership.

Jean Schwartz, OSB, (r) and Marina Schlangen, OSB (l)

Every week the Sisters say, “What would we do without our faithful volunteers?” Sisters Marina Schlangen and Jean Schwartz coordinate volunteers at our two locations: Saint Scholastica Convent in St. Cloud and Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph. Our volunteers help sustain a variety of monastic efforts, including gardening, driving, office work, computer database, special events, visiting elderly Sisters, museum research, assembling mailings, camp counseling, delivering mail, serving as host/hostess and sewing.

The theme for our Annual Volunteer Recognition Event this year was: “Share the Fruits.” St. Paul wrote to the Galatians: “Live by the Spirit and you will experience love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Gal 5:22). Volunteers have told us they feel surrounded by these fruits when they come to offer their gift of service. Team leaders and Sisters working with volunteers also say they experience these good fruits of the volunteers among us. Fruitful action includes giving of one’s resources and time. In 2010, we had 9,580.75 hours of service at Saint Benedict’s Monastery and 2,612 hours at Saint Scholastica Convent. Is that a lot of good fruit or what? Our Partners in Ministry Volunteer Program recognizes the importance of involving volunteers in new roles and responsibilities, supporting flexibility in assignments, asking volunteers to use their professional skills and involving volunteers in managing projects. To learn more, contact S. Jean Schwartz at 320-363-7105 or S. Marina Schlangen at 320 -251-2225.

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In Loving Memory

Saint Benedict’s Monastery Anna Alvord Louise Bartlett Sharon and Richard Beach Caroline Becker Lora Bennett Theresa Bloch Liz Brannan and Ken Wendinger Pat Brown Vicky Budig Joan and Kevin Cahill Kay Chmielewski Linda Christen Lorraine Cofell Susan and Dave Curtis Patricia Czeck Marion Daniels Audrey Davis June Dibb Carroll Dick Carol Dolence Diane, Amy, Jordan and Sarah Dukowitz Richard Eckman Bill Elfering Marie Elsen Irene Ertl Gene Faulhaber Eileen Feia Delrose Fischer Marilyn Fischer Mary Ann and Joe Fitzgerald Jason Foy Karen Fuchs

Leona and Rudy Gapko Ilene Gasser Gayle Gilbert Delores Giroux Marge Gohl Barb Grachek Eleanor Gregory Ronald Guck Laura Hammond Marie Hanauska Sandra Hansen Karen Hechtel Joan Heider Bernice Heim Florence Heim Marguerite Hewitt Luise Hiemenz Margaret Hoben Betty Holthaus Margy Hughes Linda Hutchinson Lue Jenkins Duane Johnson Lois Johnson Philip Jorgensen Grace Kalscheuer Shelly Kalthoff Jeff Karnes Travis Kent Mary Anne Kieser Marcia Kimmerle Olga and Sylvester Kinzer Dick Kisch Imelda Klocker

Teresa and Ken Koltes Margaret Konz Patricia Kosel Norbert Koshiol Karen Kruse Marcia Kuebelbeck Basil LaPlant Shirley Larson Greta Leen Burdette Miller-Lehn Mary Leisen Joanne Lenneman Marjorie Lesnick Caroline Locnikar Cheryl Lommel Rose Lommel Andy Loso Janice Luoto Janet Maciej Stephanie McGuinness Sue Meers Virginia Meier Dorothy and Roman Meyer Kate Meyer Math Mimbach Karen Minnerath Veronica Minnerath Brittany Mohs Teresa and Nicole Mohs Margaret Molus Jan Nadeau Dolores Nierengarten Carol Novak Joann O’Connell

Saint scholastica convent Teresa Barrett Mary and Joe Bauer Emily Erickson Kelly Bauman Ben Benusa Barbara Bloomer Kelly Bonzelet Jessica Brown Vicky Budig Lori Buegler Betty Burns Elaine Carter Kay Chmielewski Susan Clarke Christopher Craig-Muller Lyndis and Douglas Cully Eileen Dahlin June Dibb Mary Dullinger Fran Evens Lana Faber Joyce Fuchs Eileen Garcia Patricia and Emma Gerads Patricia Giesen Joyce Gotvald Eileen Grahek Deanna Haeg Geri Happe Susan Harren Dorothy Hebert Jamie Heinen 30

Elizabeth Hemminger Ed and Marcy Hiemenz Larry Hortsch Don Huberty Richard and Rita Huberty Mary Lou Jameson Susan Janey Jackie Janski Barbara Johnson Margaret Johnson Anita Keefe Mary Anne Kieser Susan Kiffmeyer Amanda and Josh King Joey, Kaitlyn, Wesley and Isabella Klontz Margaret Konz Norbert Koshiol Linda Kothman Sherrie Law Emily Legatt Gretchen Leisen Cindy Ley Mardell Libbesmeier Janet Maciej Rosie Marx Mary Jane Mayer Linda McDunn Joanne Neis Rosella Nelson Beatrice Neu Lorraine Novak

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Kathy and Keith Painter Christine Peck Audrey Philippi Becky, Marisa & Kari Pollard Anne Przybilla John Quinlivan Alma Rau LaDonna Reisdorf Darlene Robak Amy, Morgan, Marcus and Carsen Rolph Don Rotter Flo Sayers Nancy Schellinger Vi Schlagel Paul Schnabel Joanne Schneider Louise Seifermann Renae Smith and Arianna Cully Jean Taylor Mary Ann Tourres Christy Trettel Rayo and John Turner Leola Vig Allison Vogt Bev Voigt Sally Watson Jackie Weber Millie Weis Jessica Yarbrough

Frank and Jean Osendorf Mary Palmquist John Parker Jeanette Pfannenstein Margaret Pflepsen Donald and Rose Ann Pflueger Mary Pflueger Corynne Philipsek Bernie Pintok Mark Plantenberg Mary Ann and Ben Poepping Jana and Charles Preble Marie Przybilla Evelyn Pueringer Erna Radtke Dorothy Randall Jane Reber Margaret Reber Elaine Reinert Esther Reischl Ronald Rennie Kathryn Roos Ben Rothstein Connie Ruhr Dorothy Sadlo Kathy Sauer Mary Anne Savage Betty Schaefer Marlene and Rollie Schell Joy Scherer Vi Schlagel Gail Schlicht Susan Schmidt Roselyn Schmitt

Othmar and Marilyn Schmitz Dolores Schnettler Jack Schuh Laura Schwindel Jane Shaw Shirley Shaw Fred M. Smoger Darlene and John Stafney Delores and John Stang Karen Stoos Mary Margaret Symanietz Leroy Terhaar Florianna Theisen Louise Theisen Judy Thomes Pat Doren-Tobin Mary Alice Tomporowski Renee Trushenski Ozzie and Irene Tschida Victor and Beatrice Tschida Roger Van Heel Mil Voelker Eileen Walz Gen Weber Joyce Wehlage Pat Westerhoff Thomas Westman Robert and Catherine Whitney Simone Wipper Joyce Wittenhagen Joyce Woitalla Sharon Wolfgram Marilyn Wurm Laurie Ziebol Edward Zinniel

Catherine (Alverna) Mc Innis, OSB

March 28, 1924 – April 23, 2011 If there were one word to describe Sister Catherine Mc Innis, that word would be service. S. Catherine’s life was all about service.

S. Catherine was born in Eau Claire, Wis., and was brought up in a family of four sisters and three brothers. One of her special gifts was keeping in touch throughout her life via phone calls and letters with not only her she also would assist as needed with cooking in the kitchen, immediate family but her extended family as well. She always laundry and cleaning. made sure that birthdays, anniversaries and significant events Because of her expertise, she was the leader to whom were recognized. Her memory was phenomenal. everyone looked for advice and support. Many times, she For 58 years of her monastic life, S. Catherine assisted would be at the side of families making difficult decisions others who were sick, distressed or dying. In 1952, she and about their loved one’s care. Her listening ear and prayerful seven other Sisters from Saint Benedict’s Monastery joined the words were a comfort to many. She was everyone’s rock. first staff at the newly built Queen of Peace Hospital in New S. Catherine knew well that serving God came through Prague. There she held many roles, including business office serving God’s people. Not a day went by where she was not manager, head of medical records/social services, patient there for those in need. advocate and chaplain. Not only did she fill these roles, but

Cordis (Hildegard) Gaebel, OSB

Volunteer Alums

February 10, 1918 – May 24, 2011

Saint Benedict’s Monastery Doris Bragg Winnie Dehler Delia Hart Elaine Imholte Tharcilla Lommel Lucy C. Meyer Evelyn Miler Delores Newcomb Martha Stock Irene and Vic Stolpman Margo Wagner Frances and Bernard Weber

Saint scholastica convent Scott and Karey Frieler Ida Oksa Rosie Rydberg Jean Marie Solinger Karen and Peter Voegele Sheila Zablocki

Volunteer organizations Wacosa Seniors United Way



“Do not refrain from speaking at the proper moment and do not hide your wisdom. For wisdom becomes known through speech and education through the words of the tongue” (Sirach 4:23-24).

Sister Cordis Gaebel was both an educator and orator, but in a somewhat untraditional way. In the classroom, she spent many years teaching mathematics. When teaching, she would add instruction about respectful living to her students while subtracting their fears about math. Her classroom humor and quick wit multiplied many a student’s knowledge of a subject on which many are divided. Outside of the classroom, S. Cordis was a learner herself. Her quest for knowledge never ceased. She was never afraid to ask a question. According to her friends, family and fellow community members, she would probe a topic from every angle. Whether the conversation focused on a community decision or world issues, S. Cordis was tenacious in seeking information and generous in sharing her views.

Her love for God was very evident, too. S. Cordis faithfully prayed with her Sisters until she was no longer physically able to do so. Her talks with God were Sister Cordis winning in a game of cards with Sister Clara Bechtold. sacred, and most likely (because of her lively gift of being inquisitive), also sprinkled with questions.

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Berno (Agnes) Flint, OSB

Raymond (Mildred) Doerfler, OSB

April 3, 1910 – July 8, 2011

December 12, 1921 – June12, 2011

children and adult choirs as well as serving as a parish organist. And yes, Growing up as the youngest of 10 she also taught piano lessons, having as children, Sister Raymond needed many as 50 students to learn about the importance of at a time. Every year keeping harmony quite quickly. Taking turns with each of her sisters her students entered and brothers, she helped with chores on the 80-acre vegetable the Minnesota Music Teachers Association and dairy farm. Today, the farm would be standing at the contest; one year she corner of Nicollet Avenue and I-494 in Richfield. The family is had 10 winners. portrayed in a mural in the Richland Community Center, with In her later little Mildred at the center. It was with her family that she Sister DeSales sharing her cake with Sister Raymond. years, S. Raymond learned to work, play and pray. When she was in the second grade, she began piano lessons. retired to Saint Scholastica Convent and began a new ministry as assistant sacristan. She enjoyed serving the Lord and her She took her love of the piano with her when she joined Saint Sisters in a new way and appreciated the beauty of music and Benedict’s Monastery in 1941 (also joining her oldest sibling, harmony even in the silence of the day. Sister DeSales). This began her 56 years of music ministry Throughout her life, Sister Raymond Doerfler shared both her love for music and her deep understanding of harmony with all who knew her.

which included teaching music in Catholic schools, directing

Malachy (Grace) Hurley, OSB



“Monastic life is a model of calm, serenity, evenness, and moderation. It’s a matter of accepting life as it flows, with its tragedies and sadness, as well as its positive things.”

Those words from Sister Berno Flint describe her philosophy of living the community life that monasticism requires. S. Berno lived these words not only during her life as a Benedictine Sister, but all throughout her 101 years.

Raised in a loving, prayerful family, young Agnes, named after the parish saint, cherished life on the farm near Roscoe. S. Berno was proud of her German roots. She studied German throughout her life and often translated German letters and materials for S. Berno celebrates her diamond jubilee in 2009. others. Within the community, she was often asked to host in health care” was to attend to her novice mistress when she German visitors and to share hospitality with them. was ill. As a teacher, she was a true mentor, preparing them She also was an excellent proofreader and many times was for the nursing profession but also forming them for life. Her sought out to assist those who needed help with a written report patience and gentle, calm personality allowed her to be a faithful or publication. If she was asked to do something, she followed and loyal friend to many. By her example, she taught us all how through with competence, confidence and grace. to age gracefully. First and foremost, S. Berno was a nurse. Having a passion for this profession from an early age, she said her “first assignment

May 23, 1925 – June 15, 2011



Sister Malachy loved the Minnesota Twins. Her dedication to the baseball team was so loyal that even in her final days she still found enough strength to ask, “How did the Twins do yesterday?”

However, following the progress of a Twins season was not the only thing to which S. Malachy was devoted. She was a listener, a doer and a very hard worker, willing to give all for the sake of Christ. Born in St. Croix County, Wis., S. Malachy grew up knowing that in order to succeed in life, she would need to be focused and flexible. Her family moved often and was known for a strong work ethic.

hard worker, she often would be seen going beyond the call of duty when needed.

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Her pleasant, joyous outlook was like a ray of sunlight wherever she was. For more than 60 years, S. Malachy remained faithful in prayer, community life and service. And, we will not forget her lifelong love for the Minnesota Twins!

“Success comes not by always doing what one likes, but to like what one must do.” Although life was not easy for Sister Elvan, she often used this motto to help her along the way.

At age 11, when her mother was sick, S. Elvan became the caregiver for her five younger siblings. During this time, she often could be seen playing the role of teacher and, at an elaborate altar constructed by the children, “playing Sister” in their church services in a homemade religious habit.

She grew up going to public schools, with her parents teaching her in the Catholic faith. Shortly after her graduation from high school, S. Malachy entered Saint Benedict’s Monastery. Here, she began to teach the first grade, something she would end up doing for 35 years. On retiring from teaching the little ones whom she dearly loved, S. Malachy spent time in the kitchen at Saint Scholastica and in the secretarial office at Saint Benedict’s. Renowned as a

Elvan (Mary) Drayna, OSB

Sister Malachy visiting Sister Celine Kraker and an unidentified Sister.

Upon the advice of her mother, S. Elvan completed high school before joining the monastery. In 1932, she became a postulant at Saint Benedict’s Monastery and soon began a long career teaching 4th and 5th grades and music. S. Elvan was very creative and brought this gift to her classroom. She is probably most known for her “button Madonna,” a large portrait of the Virgin Mary adorned with hundreds of buttons, no two alike. Whenever

A friend enjoying Sister Elvan’s company.

students finished a task, S. Elvan would send them to glue a button on the Madonna. This piece still hangs in Our Lady of Lourdes parish church in Little Falls, Minn. S. Elvan was very proud of her Polish heritage. She loved to pray, speak and sing in Polish. In 1976, she traveled to Poland with two of her sisters and had the thrill of meeting several cousins.

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Gregor (Doris) Bergerson, OSB March 12, 1926 – July 27, 2011 When Sister Gregor received the news last year that the Sisters from Eau Claire, Wis., would be moving to the monastery at St. Joseph, she could hardly contain her excitement. She was one of the first to volunteer to plan a party to welcome them. The reason? It was because of the Sisters from Eau Claire that she decided to come to Saint Benedict’s Monastery.

music history from the University of Minnesota, where she enjoyed studying ethnic music.

While a postulant, S. Gregor came to love the Liturgy of the Hours, Gregorian chant and the life of work and prayer. She also loved music and served as a piano teacher, school music director, church organist and choir director for years, passing on her love for liturgy. She earned a master’s degree in

Sister Gregor, with back to camera, leading Her sparkling personality enlivened a liturgical dance. the community. S. Gregor loved chocolate, playing games and parties. Through her love and kindness, many were blessed.

S. Gregor also had a passion for liturgical dance. Her attention to the graceful and sacred movement made her S. Gregor grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wis., the youngest of a strong advocate of 11 children. Her faith was strengthened by the support of her liturgical dance at family and through the Catholic education she was fortunate enough to receive. Her vocation to religious life was inspired by the monastery and within the Diocese a retreat director in high school and, at age 17, she arrived at of St. Cloud. Saint Benedict’s Monastery via Greyhound bus.

Nivard (Mary Ann) Neft, OSB

April 1, 1922 – August 7, 2011

From an early age, Sister Nivard Neft had a desire to serve others. Growing up in Shooks, Minn., near Bemidji, she got to know Sister Ottilia Heibel, a member of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict working with the Native American population. At age 18, S. Nivard simply got on a bus and showed up at Saint Benedict’s Monastery. She had not even visited or written for information. “I just came,” she said. A childhood in the country also nurtured S. Nivard’s love of nature. She took one year off from school to herd cattle with the dog. She also picked blueberries, blackberries, wild grapes and currants in the woods. S. Nivard’s desire to serve, combined with her sharp mind, led her to become a certified medical technologist. From 1959 to 1978, S. Nivard lived, studied and worked in Utah, earning a PhD in biochemistry as the first Catholic Sister to enroll at Utah State University in Logan. While working in Ogden, Utah, she also explored the outdoors. She often climbed mountains and foothills with Sister Jonathan Herda, even going above the clouds to look for the rainbows appearing below. 34

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When she returned to teach chemistry at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, S. Nivard served on the Monastery Land Task Team and became a wonderful advocate for the environment. She could name a wide variety of prairie flowers and grasses. S. Nivard also knew great suffering, without relief, due to RLS, restless leg syndrome. She found incredible strength in prayer and her Sisters’support.

Sister Suzanne Helmin died on Thursday, August 11, 2011. A full remembrance will be included in our next issue.

Karen Minnerath, RN (l) and S. Madonna Niebolte (r) in the monastery nurse’s office

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ister Germaine Gagnon began offering foot care to the Sisters in January 2001. Her primary ministry had been hospice care, from which she retired in 1999 after 18 years. Responding to an opening left when Sister Edna Otte died, S. Germaine taught herself and had a brief apprenticeship in foot care. She works from a wellstocked cart she outfitted herself and her patients now have the use of a used podiatry chair, donated by a St. Cloud podiatrist. Over 60 Sisters come for foot care every month, and S. Germaine sees 4–6 patients a day. She is assisted by Caren Heinen, RN, who works on Wednesdays. “I look on foot care as a sacramental,” said S. Germaine. “Washing of feet has been a tradition of the Jews as a sign of hospitality. In Jewish society it was the servants who washed the feet of their masters. Jesus, however, washed the feet of his disciples. … For me, giving foot care to the Sisters is an expression of Christ’s love for us. Jesus asks us to walk with him in love and humble service. We walk daily with Christ in our journey to heaven.” The Sisters appreciate the care and professionalism S. Germaine brings to her position. “I haven’t cut off a single toe yet!” she joked.

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ister Madonna Niebolte, who celebrated her 60th anniversary with the community in 2010, serves as assistant to the nurse. She gives Sisters whirlpool baths and attends to Sisters in the two recuperation rooms, including providing tray service. She assists the nurse in finding Sisters, delivering messages and medicines and running any necessary errands. “We could not function without her,” said Karen Minnerath, RN, part-time nursing staff. “She is our right-hand person.” “It is a great joy for me to be caring for the sick,” said S. Madonna, who is beginning her 16th year in the nurse’s office at the monastery after 10 years serving at Saint Scholastica. “It was hard for me to leave teaching,” she said, “but to be able to help people and to see that they’re taken care of is wonderful. I love my job.”

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