Blessing the Site of their New Monastery, Sisters Prepare for a Spring Groundbreaking

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1 Vol. 46 No. 1 ST. SCHOLASTICA MONASTERY, Fort Smith, AR March, 2017 Blessing the Site of their New Monastery, Sisters Prepare for a Spring Groundbreaking Looking forward to a spring groundbreaking, the Sisters blessed the land southwest of their current monastery which is being repurposed as the site of their new home. Sister Pierre Vorster and the grounds crew are lovingly transplanting trees to the western edge of their property to preserve the peaceful, pastoral setting they have always enjoyed. Other trees, wrapped in red ribbon, will be cut down to make room for the monastery. The sunny, unseasonably warm day encouraged such reflection, but the sisters are aware that in a few months they will be living with the noise and bustle of new construction. Even positive change requires some uncomfortable accommodations, but they are confident that their firm foundation of prayer, discernment, and deep listening to one another will help them move Forward in Faith together. During their February Day of Recollection, Sister Maria DeAngeli led the sisters in prayer as they extended their hands in blessing over the land on which their new monastery will be built, praying that the land would be a place of deep peace for all who seek God together in the monastic way of life. Walking along the tree lined paths, they saw, in the boundaries of the red-ringed trees, the shape of their new home and were better able to visualize what they had only seen in drawings and diagrams.

2 A Message From the Prioress Greetings, I am sure we are all wondering where the first month of the New Year has gone. We know much has happened in this first month after a long and weary campaign for new leadership for our country. I tell myself President Trump is our leader/president and I will respect his office and pray for Holy Wisdom to guide him to make well-thought out decisions. I believe leadership is a learning position with innumerable responsibilities beyond one s imagination. Persons place their trust in another person in hopes that that person will take time to listen. Benedict knew listening was so important that he began the Prologue to the Rule with the word listen. Does America truly know how to listen to the heartbeat of its people? True listening takes time, silence, solitude, discernment, and an open mind and heart to reap the benefits of the time of reflection. I ask myself time and again how I, as an individual, can make a difference in our nation that seems to have lost the wonderment of God s gift to us in creation. In Ink and Honey, Sibyl Dana Reynolds relates a story about a teacher teaching his student the wonders of creation. He tells her to feel creation, taste her, touch her, and hear her. The student is surprised that the teacher calls creation her. In her amazement the student exclaimed Creation is a woman! Yes, the teacher replied, The generative power of life, birth, and rebirth are expressions of the feminine nature of all things. Holy Wisdom is she! How do we protect this gift of God from further destruction? St. Benedict tells us to treat all things with respect and reverence because they are God s gifts to us. Our example will be the flame that will ignite and bring the change we hope for today. Again we thank all of you for your constant support. Yes, we are moving forward on our new home and that makes our hearts happy. Blessings, Gracias to Our Guatemalan Scholarship Program Partners Mary Adams Dr. Carlisle Alderink Arkansas Brace Geraldine A. August Deborah Avillion Silvia Balsara Lucy Benavides Debbie Bentley Marna Boltuc Karen Brown Randall E. Bruce Nora Bryant Tyna Burrows Ariana Caballero Elizabeth Cabrera Maria Cabrera Cecilia Calvillo Janet Canada Emelia Carrington Azucena Castillo Christ the King School Regan Christian Marie L. Cirelli Steve & Robyn Dawson Mary Margaret Devaney Roxana Devora Diocese of Little Rock Constance Durkin Eunice Eble Mayra Esquivel Candy Foster Veronica Frederick Melissa Gallo José & Cinthya Galvan Jack & JoAnn Gedosh Joseph Gilker Haymée & Mark Giuliani Dc. Roy Goetz Goldtrap family Janet Helmberger Janet & Kellie Hodgens Cher Horwedel Hurst Family Kathy Jarvis Paul & Holly Jarvis Paula Johnson Rebecca Johnson Leona Kennedy Jennifer Kimberly Gray Langston Keith Larkin--Medisav Kay & Curtis Lassiter Rita Lipin Rocio Lira Anna & Robert Maestri Guadalupe Martinez Megan Mayeux Fred & Maryanne Meyerriecks Diane Minden Carrie Moore Michael & Heather Newcity Rosario Nolasco-Schultheiss Olde Fashioned Foods Noe Perez Dr. Claire B. Price Dr. Joseph W. Queeney Cecilia Ragsdale River Valley Orthopediics Kurt Robinson Megan Robinson Mary & Jim Rogers Sacred Heart, Charleston Pamela Rosales R.E. Schwarz Eileen K. Scott Jesus Sedeño Leo & Debbie Sharum Vicki Sharum Dr. James Shea St. Boniface School St. Scholastica Monastery & Sisters Fr. Mark Stengel, OSB John & Judy Stetson Subiaco Abbey Subiaco Academy Subiaco Oblates Clarine Terwey Gloria Tran Gloria Trinidad Trinity JHS Spanish classes Jim & Linda Udouj Brian & Brandy Verkamp Dc. Mark & Tracy Verkamp Annie & Dewey Woody 2 Vol. 46, No. 1 Horizons March, 2017 Horizons is published three times a year by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith, AR Phone: Monastery@stscho.org Website: FAX: Anyone is welcome to be on the mailing list at no charge. Maryanne Meyerriecks...Managing Editor Sister Elise Forst, OSB...Editorial Advisor Calvert McBride...Printers Photography credits: Kathy Jarvis, Maryanne Meyerriecks

3 HONOR ROLL OF BENEFACTORS FOR 2016 The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery thank each of you, our benefactors and volunteers, for your generous support. You are remembered in our love and prayers. The first Tuesday of each month, a Mass is offered for you and your intentions. Susan Abbott Marilou Abramshe Don & Deborah Ackerly Al & Isabel Adams Jon & Patricia Adams Mary Adams Stephen Adams Elvira Aguirre Gene & Mary Ahlert Jim & Sandra Ahlert Ray & Wilma Ahlert Alford s House of Carpet Gregory Allen Leo & Barbara Anhalt (46) Jose & Veena Anthony Sr. Joy Anyaso Ormalene Artho Mary Ashworth Steve & Cherry Atwell Gerry August Alicia Austin Margaret Babitzke Karen Bailey Murl & Concetta Baker Anna Baltz Karen Banks Bill & Mary Barborek Doug Barborek Judie Bariola Julius & Janice Bariola Mary Barkhouse Susan Barry Chris & Kay Basgall Kramer Bass Janet Bauer Bob Baugh Frances R. Beck Harold & Sharon Beck Aaron & Joan Becker Steve & Lori Beckham Bedazzled Designs Mark & Heather Beene Maxine Bell Debbie Bentley Anthony Benz Kerry & Caroline Bercher John & Barbara Berger Bernice Bergup Sr. Theresa Berlin Ivy & Charlyn Bernard Kaye Bernard Artie Berry Luigi & Toni Bersani Mary Kate Bertalotto Carolyn Bettinger Keith & Kim Birkenfeld Benefactors listed here supported the Monastery during the year Marilyn Birkenfeld Charles & Frankie Blaschke Kenneth Blaschke Msgr. Orville Blum Jim & Dorothy Bock Joe Bock & Sue Lyke Judy Bock Maurice Bock Melanie Bodiak Bertha Bodine Bill & Theresa Boekholder Linda Boen Lawrence & Shirley Boente Fred & Cindy Borchert Ronald & Linda Bordeaux Jack & Mary Carolyn (dec.) Borengasser Richard & Debbie Borgner Mary Bourne Peggy Brandebura Terry & Kay Britton Denise Brooks Gail Brooks Karen Brown Jim & Ann Bruning Nora Bryant Bull s Office Systems, Inc. Donna Burch John & Mary Burns Mike Bushkuhl Tom & Dorothy Caldarera Jay & Mona Caldwell Janie Calvert Cathy Cannatella Marion Cannatella Family Jim & Sheila Canup Maria Carcano Christina Cardino Sam & Laurie Carman Carmelite Nuns, Little Rock Melvin & Nonie Carpenter Catholic Women's Union of Arkansas Paul & Magdalen Cesare Lisa Chamblee Fr. Joseph Chan Ann Childs Sister Agatha Knittig (L) gets help from bake sale volunteer Patricia Habberstad. Christ the King School, Fort Smith Dorothy Clay Deborah Coddington Sandy Collom Estella Conatser Carol Conner John Cooley Bill Cooper Bob Cooper, Jr. Mary Costello Cowie Wine Cellars & Vineyards Paul & Theresa Cronan Lewis & Laura Crow Jerry & Joan Crumly Gene & Janie Dahlem William Dalton Daughters of Charity, Little Rock Cynthia Davis Emily Davis Ray & Henrietta Decker Francis & Kathleen (dec.) DeLorenzo Laura DeLuca David Denman Caytee Derby Carolyn DeSalvo John & Audrey Deusterman Gerard & Mary Devaney Cindy Devine & Daniel Graves Miguel Devon Larry & Bonnie Diefendorf Kevin & Kayla Dietz John & Patricia Dolan Kruger & Arleen Donelson Leo & Barbara Drolshagen Davlyn Duesterhaus Norbert & Jane Dugan Delma Dunn Nancy Dupire Mary Ealum Gayle Easter Louise Eckart Jane Eckelhoff James & Mary Edwards Christina Ehemann Ed & Mary Elkins Anne Marie Ellison-Johnston Sr. Betty Elmer, RSM Agnes Elser Mark Elsken Josephine Enzenberger Kristine Epright Val & Esperanza Espena Bernard & Mary Kay Fairbanks Bob & Sharon Faries Katrina Farris Lou Farris Fentress Mortuary Judy Fergeson Mike & Rita Ferguson Margaret Fimple First National Bank Patrick & Chrystel Flake Fr. Matthew Flatley Jean Fleming Kelly Fogarty Donna Forst Sam Forst 3

4 4 Sheryal Forst Tom Forst Candy Foster Rick Foti Don & Hermina Fox Ed & Bettye Franz Beth Frazier Estate Mary Ann Frederick Ila Freed Ron & Mary Freiburghaus Tom Frentz Terry & Jill Frisbie Glen & Susie Fritsche Hedy Fuchs- Heinrich Greg & Janet Fuller Mary Ellen Furstenberg John & Dolores Gangluff Maria Garcia Roberto Garcia Tim & Clara Garvey John & Sandra Gass Kay Gaylord Carol Geels Herbert & Barbara Geels Maria Geels Nancy Gibson Carolyn Gillen Ann Givens Bernice Grabber-Tintes Patricia Grabber John Darrell Grace, Jr. Steve Gramlich Albert Gray Betty Gray Elenita Green Carol Griesemer Pat Grist Wayne & Bonnie Grober Joe & Christine Gubanski Fred & Sandi Gumm Anna Gunderman Dr. Quyen Ha Ronald & Shirley Haake John & Patricia Habberstad Dan & Alice Hadwin Betty Halliburton Darlene Hammer Sheryl Hampton Hannah Harder Joe Ann Hargraves Drew Harmon Jerry & Jude Hassler Kenneth & Carole Hatcher Charmaine Haunert James & Helen Hays Phyllis Head Phyllis Hedrick Ida Heinrich Stanley & Helen Henry Roger & Vickie Hensley Lucas Hernandez Dick & Jeanie Herrera Bill & Agnes Hess Lillian Hess Dr. James Hiatt Elizabeth Hierholzer Sue Higgs Eddie & Willie Mae Hill Terry & Jan Hill Cheyenne Hillman Jeff & Christine Hines Mark & Delphine Hittson Therese Hoelzeman Jean Holman Jim & Mary Jan Hoobler Betty Hoover Marjorie Horinek Cecilia Horn Ralph & Carole Horner Stephen & Christine Hornsey Helen Hottenroth Rita House Bill Howell Michael & Deborah Hoyt Julie Hynes Hug Chevrolet Buick Pontiac Frank & Kitty Hug Cay Hurt Judith Hurt Immaculate Conception Young Adult Group Deanna Isenbart Norma Israel Bob & Frances Jacimore Gerald & Naomi Jacobson Kathy Jarvis Therese Jenkins Mary Jo Jennen Jiffy Print Mary Pat Johnson Chester & Susan Jones Dorothy Jones Jay Jones Sally Jones Sheila Jones Lawrence Kaelin Estate Geraldine Kampeter Thomas & Carmelita Karacic Louise Kaufman Judy Keller Kathleen Keller Nick & Roseann Kennedy Jean & Jack Kennevan Alberta, Mary Lou, & Rose Anna Kiene Annette King Br. Francis Kirchner, OSB Karin Kirk Fred Kirkpatrick Jim & Connie Kleffner Janet Klein Knights of Columbus, Charleston Knights of Columbus, Fort Smith Ed & Annette Knittig Joseph Knittig Christina Koch Dennis Koch Gilbert & Doris Koch Jute & Aileen Koch John Koenigseder Lillian Kohler Oblate Kathy Jarvis and Sr. Rosalie Ruesewald celebrate with some graduates at Colegio San Benito and the Franciscan sisters. Kenneth & Michaella Koldys Peggy Konert Julia Kovac Thelma Kraus Trenna Kremers Jane Krone Suzanne Krull Paul & Charlotte Kuester Suzanne Kusnitz Helen Kutil Margaret Lafornara Jerry & Rosella Lasater Roselyn Layes John & Jane Leding Arthur & Terry Lee Jo Ann Lehnen Beth Lensing Bill & Nancy Lensing Dennis & Jackie Lensing Junior & Carolyn Lensing Ron Lensing Bettie Lesczynski Trudy Lewis Max Linares Bob & Becky Lindemann Rita Lipin Larry & Jan Lipsmeyer Dick & Sue Litzinger Ernie & Dana Lock Dr. James & Meredith Long Patricia Long Paul & Betsy Long Domingo & Mercedes López Joe Loran Bob & Cathy Lorenz Debra Lynch Patrick & Elaine Lynch James & Jo Ann Lutz Jack & Jeanne Madden Betty & Cindy Maddox Gerald & Diana Maes David Maggi Troy & Vicki Mahan Virginia Mais Arlene Makita-Acuña Roberta Marder Betty Masingale John Matthews Kathryn Mattox Mary Maus Jane May Bob & Ann Mazzanti Larry & Cindy McAlister Donna McCall John & Angie McCarthy Bernice McCauley J. A. & Rozanne McCormick Geraldine McFarland Patty McGann Jeannie McGee-Horan Paul & Barbara McGuyer Sandra McKee Mary McKeown Mary Ann McMahon Pierce & Paula McManus Betsy McNeil Catherine McVay Glen & Emily Mebruer MediSav Home Care Pharmacy William & Lynn Meeks Tom & Karen Menzie Fred & Maryanne Meyerriecks Bob & Becky Meyers Joe Meyers & Jo Ann Kyral Millar, Inc., Lake Village Bea & Carl Miller Lisa Milzarek Alicia Minden Libby Moix Zola Moon Amanda Moore Monica Moore Pat Moore Diana Moreno Barbara Morris Barbara Morse Felix Mote Virginia Mouzakis John Moyer

5 Ronnie & Regina Moyer Ray & Joan Myers Alice Nahas T. J. & Mary Ann Nahlen Cheryl Nesbitt Don & Delores Neumeier New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, IA Sr. Therese Nguyen, OP Bernadine Noll Pat & Susan Nolte Marie Nunn Lee & Sherry Nutt Michele O Brien Tammy O Brien Ocker-Putman Funeral Home William & Helen O Connell Bob & Jennie O Connor Terry Olsen Jerry & Marge Onorato Manuel & Gloria Orden Martha Osbun Julianna Osuna Fr. John Oswald Msgr. Richard Oswald Maurice & Lillian Oubre Christina Overly Earl & Vicki Pabst Andrew & Vina Pagano Josh Palmer Rich & Mary Jo Partney Carol Paul Janet Penner-Williams Mary Jane Pennington Cathy Peppito Denise & Felicia Perkins Fran Perkins Linda Peters David Petrash Mr. & Mrs. Chuong Pham Linda Pinkerton Antonia Plugge Shirley Plugge Dan Plunkett Joe & Margie Plunkett Albert & Ruby Polczynski Kay Pope Toni Posey Post Winery Matt & Betty Post Kyle & Jennifer Priest Project Compassion Jane Purtle Nini Quimbo Betty Pryor Kristina Raley Cindy Randall Manuel Ray Imelda Reber Bob Redford Susie Reed Mary Reidle Tommy Reinhart Mary Reith Religious Sisters of Mercy, Barling Religious Sisters of Mercy, Fort Smith Rita Rhineheart Dan & Roberta Richardson Virginia Ricketts Buddy & Marilyn Riedmueller Lucille Rietman Roger Rigterink Janet Riley Larry & Joyce Ringwald River Valley Life Teen Group River Valley Regional Food Bank Anne Roberts David & Caron Roberts Bill & Jean Ann Roddy John & Joan Rodemann Margie Roetker Barbara Rogers Louise Rogers Betty Rolniak Tom & Rosemary Rolniak Florence Roman Orlan & Joan Roper Mary Rose Evelyn Rossi Marion & Elizabeth Rossi Pete & Jeanette Rossi Joel & Karen Rossmaier Clara Jane Rubarth Retreat center volunteers enjoy a thank you lunch on Valentines Day. Dwight & Ruth Ruelle Bruce & Beth Saad Sacred Heart Monastery, Yankton, SD Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Barling Sacred Heart of Mary Quilting Ladies, Barling Sacred Heart of Mary Women s Society, Barling St. Anthony s Hospital, Morrilton St. Benedict Monastery, Canyon, TX St. Leo Catholic University Parish, Russellville St. Mary Altar Society, Saint Vincent St. Scholastica Alumnae Assoc. Jane Sanders Mary Lou Sanders Reina Santos Sassy Scarlet Red Hatters, Sallisaw, OK Mike Schluterman Mildred Schluterman Kathy Schmelzer Ambrose & Mary (dec.) Schmitz Cletus & Linda Schmitz Scott & Grissa Schmitz & Family Susan Schmitz Tresa Schmitz Dan & Ethel Schmucker Al Schneider & Judy Hoelzeman Mildred Schneider Bernard & Emily Schroeder Danny & Evelyn Schroeder Robet & Becky Schroeder Karen Schwartz Edwina Schwarz Tim Schwarzenberger Lucille Schwind Eileen Scott Kelly Seaman Helen & Patty Seibold Patrick Seibold Ed & Lona Seiter J. J. & Johnette Seiter Louis & Janie Seiter Frederick & Marilyn Senko Sue Senyard Tom & Amy Sexton Celestine Sharum Raymond & Mary Katherine Sharum James Shea Janie Shelby James & Patricia Shepard Theresa Sherrod (dec.) Patrick & Mary Shields Sam Sicard Sharon Sicard Fr. Jack Sidler Benita Siebenmorgen Charlotte Siebenmorgen Margaret Siebenmorgen Richard & Paula Siebenmorgen Tom & Patsy Siebenmorgen Gary & Kate Simmons Jon & Lisa Simpson Leslie (dec.) & Barbara Skews Jean Smith Jeff Smith Jerry & Margaret Smith Mary Smith Michael & Jennifer Smith Mike & Susie Smith Bill & Emily Soller Rose Spanel Rose Anna Spanke Beth Sparks Jerry & Elizabeth Sparks Lewis Sparks Justin & Shelly Sparrow Dick Spears Florie Spellerberg Patsy Spellins Rebecca Spooner Buddy & Linda Spradlin Leslie Springs Bob & Diana Squibb Ellen Steele Gerry & Mary Stehno Robert & Barbara Stelle Dolores Stemper Cindy Stophlet Ed & Gena Straub Paul & Jean Straub Alex & Sue Streett James & Von Strobel James & Nancy Stultz Subiaco Abbey Pearl Suitt Dorothy Sullivan Lorraine Tate Lucy Tausinger Albert & Rosemary Taylor Jeffrey & Janelle Taylor Joe & Joyce Taylor Virginia Thennes Ravi & Anna Thiagarajan Patricia Thurber Charolotte Tidwell Dorothy Tillery Glenda Timmerman Barbara Titone Gloria Tran John & Quenna Tran Van-Anh Tran Trinity Junior High School Trinity Junior High School National Honor Society James & Lana Troxler Marvin & Sharon Twenter Danny Uerling Mike Uhl Mary Ulmer Annette VanDuinen 5

6 6 David & Debbie Vaughn Leon & Mary Lou Veitenheimer Mark & Kristi Veitenheimer Cindy Vennink Maria Veronica Via de Cristo, Arkansas- Oklahoma D. L. & Anita Vidrine Sr. Maxine Vogan, DLF Bruce & Ruth Waits Mabel Walker Fred & Jean Walter Pat & Carolyn Ward Virginia Warden Jerry Warren Robert & Ruth Wehrer Loretta Weindel Charlotte Weisenfels Ed & Dorothy Weisenfels Marsha Wells Evangeline Werner Danny Wewers Dennis & Molly Wewers Lenea Wheeler Pat & Christine Wheeler Beth White Pat White Wiederkehr Wine Cellars Rebecca Wiederkehr Ann Wiggins Wight Office Machines Rose Marie Wiley Barbara Wilhelm Janie Willems Cecilia Williams Doreen Williams Joe & Nora Williford W. J. & Mary Lou Willmann Michael & Erika Wimberly Robert & Penny Winsett Annie Woody Bill & Mona Wooten Fr. Paul Worm Jennifer Wright Don & Becky Yates Annette Young Rose Zeiler Steven Zeltmann Ed & Mary Zimmer Zmeg Technologies Barbara Zulfer IN MEMORY OF Sr. Frances Teresa Adams James & Patricia Adams Lawrence & Lucy Adams Jon & Patricia Adams Agatha Ahlert Ray & Wilma Ahlert Mary Louise Baier Donald Baier Mary Lynn Baker Heather Aguilar Rickey & Linda Amos Mary R. Baker Gene & Margie Bender Amy Brotherton Becky Brown Family Tony & Shelley Forbess Mike & Sandy Hibbs Dr. Ronald & Betty Knobloch John & Jane Leding Pat & Debbie Mickle Family Angela Nigh Jeweldean Porta State Library of Massachusetts Workers John & Rose Beggs Michael & Marsha Domino Berkemeyer Family Buddy & Marilyn Riedmueller Sr. Emerita Beck Frances R. Beck Family Sr. Carmen Beshoner Jerry & Alice Beshoner Julie Eckart & Janie Price Sr. Josella Birkenfeld Neil & Judith Harmon Jerry Warren Emil & Catherine Bock & Gerry & Rita Bock Maurice Bock Sr. Frances Anne Braddock Sr. Gabriel Brandt Dick & Jane Brummel Frances McCaig Richard & Shari Walter Sr. Jane Frances Brockman Ormalene Artho Margaret Brown Beth Lensing Sr. Lioba Bruck Fr. Raymond Bruck Cesira & Sr. Josetta Catalani Rosemary Catalani W. R. & Mildred Cooper Bob & Jan Cooper Sr. Ginger degravelle Kramer Bass volunteers at the retreat center office one morning a week. Sr. Marie Rose DeSalvo DeSalvo Family Delores Hartman Sr. Christine Eckart Dwight & Suzanne Cramer Shirley Plugge Merley & Judy Staus Cecilia Williams Edward & Marie Eckart Linda Starling Fr. Placidus Eckart, OSB Paul & Connie Gibson Sr. Romana Ermann Sharon Tucker Nikki Ewing Phyllis Ewing Fred & Clara Forst Louis & Marge Forst Sr. Eleanora Fritsche Adrian Furstenberg Debra Vorster Gene s & Susan s Parents Gene & Susan Gerber Sr. Antonita Hain Jim (dec.) & Penny Oswald W. Marion Hartz Sarah Hartz Jack Helfrich Rita Helfrich Hoelting Family Glenn Ramaekers N. A. & Mary Hoelting Leona Hoelting Sr. Norbert Hoelting Neil & Judith Harmon Leona Hoelting Glenn Ramaekers Peggy Holloway Sr. Rosarita Huber Mary Lynn Baker (dec.) Donna Burch Dennis & Joan Fontana John & Jane Leding James & Jo Ann Lutz Suzanne McGraw Bill & Emily Soller Sr. DeChantal Hyland Paul & Connie Gibson Sr. Jerome Jacobs Barbara Wilson Edwin Kammerich Joan Kammerich Margie Keeton Jon & Patricia Adams Deceased Knights of Columbus, Clarksville Knights of Columbus, Clarksville Nancy Kollenburn Sr. Clara Marie Komp Patty Logan Sr. Bernice Kraus George & Shirley Johnson

7 Sr. Rosetta Kuettel Shawn & Teresa Clark Richard Lammers Maurice Bock Frank Miranti Barbara Michael Sr. Valeria Moellers Richard & Cathy Ament Larry Paladino Edward & Florence Andreas Virginia Paladino Rocky Padadino Srs. Cordelia & Corinne Lange Jerry (dec.) & Judy Lange Jerry Lange Dan & Ethel Schmucker Chris & Pam Spriggs Sr. Charlene Lindeman Doug & Jennifer Lindemann Geraldine Lindemann Dwight Little Leona Little Br. Eric Loran John & Berta Pilkington Sr. Antonia Lutz Ann Lux Leona Little Sr. Vivian Luyet Paul & Connie Gibson Dennis & Bea Lock Leo & Mary Malnar Joe Ann Hargraves Sr. Concetta Mazzanti Joe & Margaret Aguzzi David McMahon Ray & Wilma Ahlert John B. Meyers Scott & Cresta Livingston Rose Mickelson Sue Baber Walter Morris Joe Ann Hargraves Mary Ann Hollowell Sr. Josita Nahlen Jeanie Baltz Jim & Agnes Blaylock Mary Bourne Kyle & Katy DeJaeger Dave & Rose Giorgi Jennings & Betty Gray Anna Gunderman Julian & Karen Hann Don & Janice Jones Ralph Kodell John & Jane Leding Beth Lewis Frances McCaig Dana Nahlen Mike & Billie Nahlen Family Theresa Nahlen T. J. & Mary Ann Nahlen John & Marie Needham Matt & Karla Post Joel & Karen Rossmaier Richard & Paula Siebenmorgen Family Clara Rose Simon Theresa Simon Gary & Sharon Tucker Junior Vega Lou & Carole Vitale Lizbeth Winford Julia Oswald Jim (dec.) & Penny Oswald Jim & Julia Oswald Penny Oswald Sr. Adelma Pabst Merley & Judy Staus Raymond Stoecklein Charmaine Haunert (front) and the St. Boniface Choir entertained the sisters at Christmas time. Sr. Xavier Perona Louie & Patricia Perona Sr. Annella Reginelli Pepina & DeMurl Johnson Srs. Frederick & Rosemary Rufener Frank, Theresa, & Scott Blair Otto & Pat Zimmerman Sr. Cabrini Schmitz Ray & Wilma Ahlert Larry & Mary Lynn (dec.) Baker Jo Ann Barr Ben & Susan Barry Debbie Bentley Walter & Marilyn Boyd John & Peggy Brandebura John & Janis Brizzolara John & Mary Burns Jerry & Joan Crumly Phyllis Dalmut Sr. Barbara Dannhausen, OP Kyle & Katy DeJaeger Rose Dunn Debbie Findley Florence Frederick Tom & Jeanette Frederick Dick & Kathy Fuhrman Susan Gamble Carol Griesemer Anna Gunderman Joseph & Marilyn Gunther Dan & Alice Hadwin Sandra Hall Charles & Theresa Hamling Delores Hartman Gene & Charlotte Hatwig Phyllis Hedrick Mike & Mary Ann Hite Betty Hoover Becky Johnson Dr. Robert & Joann Kale Ramona Keizer-Hornsey Pam Kindy Gilbert & Doris Koch John & Judy Koch Mary Koenigseder Joel & Judy Kusnitz Susanne Kusnitz Roselyn Layes Janelle Lazzo John & Jane Leding Rosemary Lelemsis Bill & Nancy Lensing Junior & Carolyn Lensing Rosetta Lensing James & Jo Ann Lutz Volunteer Maria Cabrera and kindergarten graduate Rosita in Esquipulas last October. Mary Maestri James & Angela Malik Joan McCoy Peter & Anna Mullen Cheryl Nesbitt Jeanne Nolte Fran Perkins Kay Pope Matt & Betty Post Lee Potts & Rebecca Wiederkehr Dick & Joyce Ratcliff Tony & Rosemary Reith Wyman & Nancy Reynolds Rita Rhineheart Louise Rogers Dennis & Phyllis Schmitz Lawrence & Theresa Schmitz Ray & Christie Schmitz Susan Schmitz William Schmitz Al Schneider & Judy Hoelzeman Dorothy Schneider Family Jim & Peggy Schneider Ed & Lona Seiter Pam Sharum Patricia Shepard Gary & Kate Simmons Bill & Emily Soller Joe & Joyce Taylor Charlotte Tencleve Becky Terwelp Janet Udouj Cackie Upchurch Sheron Ward James & Jo Ann Wardein Charles Weisenfels Harold & Anita Wewers Larry (dec.) & Millie Wewers W. J. & Mary Lou Willmann Earl & Fran Wooton Judy Wright Siebenmorgen Family Charles Weisenfels 7

8 Sr. Annene Siebenmorgen Paul & Magdalen Cesare Sr. Brendan Siebemorgen Ben & Amber Pinter Michael & Robbie Pinter Tim & Tina Pinter Jonathan & Donna Wolfe David Siebenmorgen Barbara Johnson Sr. Hermana Siebenmorgen Gerald Hailey Raymond & Joan Myers Hilda Siebenmorgen Barbara Johnson Sr. Leonella Spanke Rose Anna Spanke Peggy Spears Dick Spears Jerome Stemper Francis Raible W. G. Swindle Dorila Swindle Sr. Celestine Uptmoor Geraldine McFarland Sr. Elaine Walbe James & Patricia Adams Sr. Marian Walbe Chris & Kay Basgall Sr. Columba Walter John Williamson Carol Wiliamson Sr. Maurus Witt Patty Logan Dave & Diana Tetreault Srs. Callista & Florence Yutterman David & Margaret Crawford Helen Zeiler Helen Wren Sr. Francisca Ziegel Dwight & Suzanne Cramer IN HONOR OF Mary Adams Br. Joel Marc Rousseau, FFSC Sr. Rose Ashour Paul & Doris Ashour Family Jim & Laurie Bernskoetter John & Mary Burns Mary Cheavens Gerard & Mary Devaney Carol Griesemer Ben & Linda Beland, Louis & Trisha Beland, & Marcia Beland Bernice Bergup David & Gilda Macksam Keith Birkenfeld Neil & Judith Harmon Sr. Rose Maria Birkenfeld (2) Jerry Warren Sr. Barbara Bock Dale Johnson & Julie Beard Thelma Kraus Richard & Kathy Scaletty Candidates & Catechumens Immaculate Conception RCIA, Fort Smith Donna, Eric, & Greg Chapman Marie Chapman Sr. Madeline Clifton Frank, Theresa, & Scott Blair Norbert Clifton David & Wanda Fugett Ann Falivene & Mr. & Mrs. Rob Falivene Marie Farrell Jerry & Marge Onorato Stephanie Ferrari Sr. Elise Forst Dick & Kathy Fuhrman Lizbeth Winford Marcella Geiss David & Gilda Macksam Janet Geraghty Jerry & Marge Onorato Alice Hadwin Dan Hadwin Michael & Lacey Hittson Family Mark & Delphine Hittson Sr. Miriam Hoffman Judy Bertrand Kathleen Horan Jeannie Horan Carmelita Karacic David & Gilda Macksam Living Knights of Columbus, Clarksville Knights of Columbus, Clarksville 8 Sr. Richard Walter David & Rose Giorgi Frances McCaig Richard & Shari Walter Jimmy Webster Joe Ann Hargraves Weisenfels Family & Mary Ann Weisenfels Charles Weisenfels Sr. Benita Wewers Donna Burch Larry Wewers Jo Ann Barr Phyllis Dalmut Sr. Mary Ruth Wewers Paul & Connie Gibson Florence Wiederkehr Dorothy Clay Golden Living volunteers visited the sisters in the infirmary on United Way s Day of Caring. Jim & Bonnie Grimmius Rosemary Hupp Cat Jones Pat & Alice Kennedy Doretha Massey Barbara Michael Catherine Rodriguez Cathy Roesch Louise Rogers Gloria Tran Sr. Madeline Bariola Bob & Ceil Soderberg Donna Dawson Marie Chapman Sr. Hilary Decker Steve & Lori Beckham Glenn Ramaekers Sr. Rachel Dietz Peggy Keilholz Agnes Elser Bruce & Ruth Waits Linda Noe Lane Katherine demontluzin Dolores Mahoney David & Gilda Macksam Tony Mazzanti Louise Mazzanti Betsy McNeil Martha Walsh Sr. Therese Moreno Laura & Sal Vilardo Sr. Josita Nahlen (dec.) Gene & Inez Ciechanowski Jo Ann Lambert Warren & Arlyne Morey Sr. Alice O Brien Bettie Lesczynski Jerry Warren

9 Margie Onorato Jerry Onorato Msgr. John O Donnell Dan & Stephanie Poje Sr. Kimberly Prohaska Dick & Judy Fox Ronald & Robyn Wheeler Sr. Anne Michele Raley Paul & Sandra Hall Sr. Elizabeth Rossi Gene & Inez Ciechanowski Jo Ann Lambert Warren & Arlyne Morey Sr. Rosalie Ruesewald Jean Eriksen Mrs. Dojelo Russell Elmer Schroeder Terry & Scotta Schroeder Sr. Stephanie Schroeder Richard & Cathy Ament Sisters from Our Lady of Peace, Columbia, MO Barbara Michael Sisters of St. Scholastica Gerald Hailey H. P. & Karen Schultz Sr. Ethel Sonnier Paula Martin Louis & Kathleen Mier Dorothy Sullivan Lorraine Tate J. Ray & Louise Terry Clarine Terwey Julie Eckart & Janie Price Sr. Judith Timmerman Frank, Theresa, & Scott Blair Martin Trussell Amanda Moore Sr. Pierre Vorster Dr. David & Joan Busby Kara Bushkuhl Bill Howell Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr Bonnie Fowler Antony Jose Barbara Titone ANNUAL REPORT September 1, August 31, 2016 REVENUES EXPENSES Community Ministries $362, % Auxiliary Income $52, % Institutional $397, % Auxiliary Income $52, % Investment Fees $24, % Sisters Contributed Benefits $404,349 Investment Income $1,173, % Donations and Gifts $731, % Sisters Personal and Medical $332, % Housing $336, % Lay Employees $982, % Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support $2,724,346 Total Expenses and Losses $2,155,332 Net Change in Assets $569,014 Using $720,000 from our Continuing Care Fund, the monastery was able to meet its operating expenses, thanks to the generosity of our benefactors. Initial income and expenses related to the capital campaign for the new monastery are included in the revenues and expenses in the chart above. In addition to the Donations & Gifts, $39,332 was received for the Guatemalan Scholarship program and has been, or will be, dispersed to Colegio San Benito in Esquipulas, Guatemala. 9

10 BENEFACTORS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IN 2016 We are grateful to all who have given to our capital campaign to help us build a new smaller monastery. Those listed below made a gift or pledge in Memorials and Honorariums are not indicated on this list, but will be acknowledged later. Donors who have contributed in 2017 will be included on the list for Anyone who wants to join us as we move Forward in Faith, please contact Sister Elise Forst at or elise@stscho.org. 10 Jon & Patricia Adams Mary Adams Leo & Barbara Anhalt (18) Brandon & Lori Arnold Rick & Beth Arnold Tyson & Stormi Arnold Ormalene Artho Dan & Andrea Ashley Monica Ashour Mary Ashworth Alicia Austin Concetta Baker Delores Barber Doug Barborek Tom & Mary Barkhouse Ben & Susan Barry Ted & Carolyn Bartsch Josephine Basgall Carolyn Bauer Terry & Karen Bauer Bob Baugh Steve & Lori Beckham Mark & Heather Beene Mary Lou Bennett Debbie Bentley Kerry & Caroline Bercher Bernice Bergup Kaye Bernard James & Laurie Bernskoetter Luigi & Toni Bersani Harry & Mary Beshoner Jim & Lorrie Black Malcolm & Lois Bliss Jim & Dorothy Bock Maurice Bock Ralph & Carla Bock Bill & Theresa Boekholder Lawrence & Shirley Boente L. B. & Beth Boughfman Mary Bourne Rosa Bray Terry & Kay Britton Beth Brooks Dick & Jane Brummel Jim & Ann Bruning Connie Bulmanski Donna Burch John & Mary Burns Ray & Pat Buss John & Zoe Ann Caires Jay & Mona Caldwell Robert & Carmen Caldwell Tom & Fran Callahan Bill & Carole Canino Cathy Cannatella Roberta Case Catholic Airmen Group CHI-St. Vincent Morrilton Lisa Chamblee Arlene Childress Ann Childs Marie Cirelli Frances Connaughton Peter Paul Cooney Bill & Mary Cooper Bob & Jan Cooper Thomas Cooper Vicky & Bill Crittenden Paul & Theresa Cronan William & Donna Curry Family Gene & Janie Dahlem Ron & Tami Danielak Andy & Jane DeAngelo Jennifer Deer Frank DeLorenzo Thomas & Ida DeSalvo Tony DeSalvo Tony & Frances DeSalvo Family Joe & Linda Dickinson Larry & Bonnie Diefendorf Betty Dietz Greg & Cynthia Dietz Keith & Lisa Dietz Kevin & Kayla Dietz Alisa Dixon David & Danielle Dixon Dominic Doherty Ben & Fran Donaldson Msgr. Dennis Dorney Ronnie & Betty Dowdy Zachary & Carolyn Duclos Estelle Duffy Mary Ealum Mont & Ann Echols Mary Edelhuber Robin Eggert Josephine Enzenberger Don & Benita Essler Debby Etzkorn John & Hermina Falck Ed & Carleen Falleur Larry & Mary Falls Hank Farrell, Jr. Margaret Fitzpatrick Patrick & Chrystel Flake Tom Fogarty Fred & Joy Forst Tom Forst Rick Foti Lorene Fowler Ed & Sharon France Mike & Paula Frederick Phillip & Hope Fredrich Tom Frentz Margie Friedrich Ann Frietsche Bill Fritchie David & Wanda Fugett Greg & Janet Fuller Mike Fulton John & Dolores Gangluff Lawrence & Mary Ann Geels Ann Givens Louis & Francie Gottsponer Patricia Grabber Richard & Clarice Grace Carol Griesemer Maureen Gruich Joseph & Marilyn Gunther Katherine Guy-Pendleton (dec.) Dr. & Mrs. Quyen Ha Dan & Alice Hadwin Mary Ann Halcisak Charles & Theresa Hamling Fr. Ernest Hardesty Mary Ann Harrington Margaret Hart Patricia Hart Fr. T. J. Hart Delores Hartman Greg & Janet Hartz Sarah Hartz James & Helen Hays Phyllis Head Jan Helmers Bill & Agnes Hess Elizabeth Hierholzer Philip & Laurie Hindman Mike & Mary Ann Hite Cosby & Pat Hodges Denis Hoelting Floyd & Jo Ellen Hoelting Leona Hoelting Dr. Buddy Holmes Ralph & Carole Horner David & Sarah Hotzel Bill Howell Joan Hug Janet Hunsinger Bill & Donna Johnson Lucille Johnson Ruthie Johnson Jay Jones Sally Jones Margie Joyce Geraldine Kampeter Elizabeth Kaufman Richard & Mary Jane Keel Kathleen Keller Margaret Kemp Jack & Jean Kennevan Br. Joseph Keough, FSC Carolyn Ketter Alberta Kiene Jim & Carolyn KIllerlain Eugene & Peggy Kleiss Christeen Kline Knights of Columbus, Clarksville Knights of Columbus, Nazareth, TX Knights of Columbus, Russellville Knights of Columbus, Saint Vincent Joseph Knittig Joe Don & Susie Koenigseder Lillian Kohler Katherine Krall Jane Krone Larry & Sue Kruse Alice Kuehler Paul & Charlotte Kuester Linda LaFontaine JoAnn Lambert Judy Lange Jerry & Rosella Lasater Chris & Cindy Laursen Judy Lawrence Joe & Margo Lazzari Maurice Lazzari Rosetta Lensing Bettie Lesczynski Kim Leveque Rodolfo & Veronica Lim Jim & Linda Lincks Benny & Kay Little Agnes Loran Bob & Cathy Lorenz Dave & Patsy Louk Randy & Michele Lowrance Debbie Lynch

11 Virginia Mais James & Angela Malik Maggie Malloy George & Joan Mangelsdorf Idris & Marietta Marcotte Nancy Martin A. J. & Pam Martinek Ron & Kathy Mathews Hugh & Kate Maurras Joe & Beatrice Mazzanti Bernice McCauley Bill & Barbara McConnell Jeff & Denise McDonald Jeff & Judy McGrath Paul & Barbara McGuyer Mary McKeown Pierce & Paula McManus Tony & Lynn Meeks John & Amy Mendenhall Adrian & Brenda Meyer Bob & Becky Meyers Joe Meyers & Jo Ann Kyral John B. Meyers Alicia Minden Ray & Rita Mooney Jim & Pat Moore Monica Moore John Angelo Moyer Ronnie & Regina Moyer Family Ray & Joan Myers Leonard Nahlen T. J. & Mary Ann Nahlen Sherry Nehus Robert & Linda Nichols Hank & Marcia Nicko Dr. Andre & Marie Nolewajka Pat & Susan Nolte Ron & Abby Novak Our Lady of the Lake Church, Lake Village Rocky Paladino Eugenia Pearson Janet Penner-Wiliiams Brenda Peralo Frances Perry Emma Petty Mr. & Mrs. Chuong Pham Patricia Phillips John & Berta Pilkington Ben & Amber Pinter Catherine Pinter Cynthia Pitts Dan Plunkett Roy Pokorny Family Kay Pope Tina Post Nini Quimbo Francis Raible Glenn Ramaekers Rex & Vera Ramaekers Cindy Randall Jay & Marlene Rankin Roz Rector Regina s Pasta Shop, Lake Village Religious Sisters of Mecy, Little Rock Luis & Catalina Restrepo Rita Rhineheart Dan & Roberta Richardson Marie Ries John & Lillie Rife River City Catholic Singles, Fort Smith Anne Roberts Barbara Rogers Joan Roper Bobby & Virginia Rosso Kevin & Madeline Rumker Noel & Laurie Sagullo St. Leo Church, Hartford St. Mary Altar Society, Saint Vincent Ramon & Carol Saldana Barbara Sandoz Leon & Martha Nell Schilling Kathy Schmelzer Denis & Phyllis Schmitz Leonard & Kellie Schmitz Al Schneider & Judy Hoelzeman Cletus & Darla Schroeder Danny & Evelyn Schroeder Elmer Schroeder George & Anna Schroeder Family Glenn Schroeder Jimmy & Karrie Schroeder Mary Lou Schroeder Robert & Becky Schroeder Terry Schroeder William & Theresa Schroeder Louis & Janie Seiter Nina Ruth Selig Shamrock Farrell Real Estate Leo & Debbie Sharum Harriet Shaw Nancy Shaw Kathleen Shields Dr. Thomas & Paulette Spivey Louise Sponer Kathy Spotanski Buddy & Linda Spradlin Chris & Pam Spriggs Joanie Stavig Mike & Cindy Stophlet Alex & Sue Streett Stephen & Laura Strum Dorothy Sullivan Joe & Elaine Sullivan Joe & Joyce Taylor Suzan Thompson Larry & Rose Thummel Merlin & Reneé Tielkemeier Ray & Cathy Trower John & Judy Turner Dick & Mary Udouj Charles & Betty Uerling Mike Uhl Mary Ulmer Mark Urban Daniel Vaught Gertrude Vaught Debbie Vorster Greg & Becky Vorster Bruce & Ruth Waits Fred Walter Michael & Mary Walter Jim & Jo Ann Wardein Jerry Warren Al & Kay Warzecha Ed & Dorothy Weisenfels David & Katrina Wewers Harold & Anita Wewers Joe Wewers Jerome & Theresia Whitbey Gary & Becky White Liz Winford John & Becky Womack Bill & Mona Wooten Helen Wren Thomas Wright Frank & Gail Zanoff Ed & Mary Zimmer Otto & Pat Zimmerman James & Delphine Zydzik In all the lists in this publication we have tried to include all benefactors in If your name was overlooked or improperly printed, please accept our apologies and contact us to correct the error: Development Office St. Scholastica Monastery P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith, Arkansas Telephone: (479) elise@stscho.org 11

12 NEWS BRIEFS Sister Maria DeAngeli attended the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses from January 30-February 5 in Tucson, AZ. In October, Sister Rosalie Ruesewald and Oblate Kathy Jarvis traveled to Guatemala to attend the graduation of our scholarship students from high school, junior high school, elementary school, and kindergarten. Sister Hilary Decker will be presenting a course on the psalms for Oblates and Sisters every Tuesday during Lent at 10 a.m., beginning on February 28. Upcoming retreats at the center include: March 9-12 Centering Prayer: The Journey Continues presented by Nick Cole April Triduum May 5-7 Walking on Water: Healing the Peter Within Us presented by Matt Linn, SJ May 11 A Mother s Day of Recollection presented by Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB June 2-4 Lord, When Did We See You? presented by Alice Nahas For more information, call the Center at (479) or visit We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of Horizons online. If you would like to become an online subscriber, please Maryanne at maryanne@ stscho.org If you would like to make a donation to help our spiritual direction ministry, our vocations department, to honor our five jubilarians, in memory of our deceased sisters or oblates, or for any other reason you may print and mail the form below with your donation or make an electronic payment by clicking this PayPal link : - If you are a Paypal member, your contribution will be deducted from your PayPal account. If you are not a PayPal member, you may make a credit card contribution through PayPal without registering for their service. - You may list the purpose of your donation on the review page of the PayPal form. You will see a blue link with the words donation purpose on the left side of the page. Click on that link and a comment box will appear where you may note the purpose of your gift or any prayer intentions you may have. We greatly appreciate your love and support. Name Address City, State, ZIP Telephone Optional Payment Methods Enclose a check for $, payable to St. Scholastica Monastery Please charge $ to my credit card: VISA Mastercard Discover Card number Expires / Signature 3 digit code Electronic Fund Transfer: Call the Business Office Online payment: Visit our website, I/We wish to remain anonymous. St. Scholastica Monastery is named in my/our will. Vocations Corner During Catholic Schools Week, January 30-February 4, the sisters visited four area schools and gave a tour to Myndi Keyton s class from Christ the King School. Sister Barbara Bock joined Father Patrick Boland to visit with Christ the King students. Sister Ethel Marie Sonnier gave the tour to Myndi Keyton s class. Sisters Regina and Barbara Schroeder went to St. John s School in Russellville with Brother Francis Kirchner, and Sister Barbara Bock joined Brother Basil Taylor to make a presentation at Trinity Junior High School. Are you interested in learning more about religious life at St. Scholastica? Join Sister Kimberly in a Zoom live video chat each Thursday at 7:30 p,.m. Visit the vocation website at for more information. 12