Associates from around the country met from Friday, April 19, to Sunday, April 21, for the first-ever “Living in Hope” Associate Days! Friday evening consisted of meaningful and fulfilling fellowship around delicious appetizers and refreshments. Saturday, Associates gathered in the morning for coffee and connection, then viewed “Hot Times in the Heartland,” a documentary on climate change in Kansas. After lunch, personal reflection time was followed by planting a tree and wildflower seeds, complete with prayer. The group returned on Sunday for a light breakfast, Mass, lunch, and a wonderful retreat offered by Father Kevin Cullen of Marillac Center.
Don Stubbings, Director of SCL Associates
Associates Brad and Dawn Grabs chat with Sister Amy Willcott
Therese Horvat, SCLA with Sisters Gretta Modrcin and Eileen Hurley
Keith Hustings and Sister Marie Noel Bruch
Associates Keith Hustings, Jane Ellen Liebert, Don Stubbings, and Bobby Lavinder with Sisters Marie Noel Bruch and Mary Pat Murry.
Stephanie Nash, SCLA and Sister Mary Rachel Flynn
Janet Seber, SCLA and Sister Peg Johnson
John Shively, SCLA and Sister Diane Hurley
Megan Trout, SCLA with Sisters Judith Jackson and Vickie Perkins
Sister Marie Noel Bruch and Bobby Lavinder, SCLA
Sisters Peg Johnson and Judith Jackson with Janet Hiebl
Saturday was for planting seeds!
In memory of Doug H., SCLA, who passed away recently.
Associates planting a peach tree next to the pollinator garden.
Don Stubbings takes his turn to plant.
Janet Seber, SCLA and grandson care for creation together.
John Shively puts dirt into the hole.
Associates take turns planting a tree.
Linda Powers, SCLA spreading wildflower seeds
Associates plant wildflower seeds at the SCL cemetery.
Associates Keith Hustings and John Shively help plant seeds.
