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Associate Relationship
Associate Renewals
Five associates renewed their agreements at the Portiuncula area community meeting in Milwaukee on May 23, 2010.
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| Associate Anita Bodamer |
Anita Bodamer feels that coming to St. Joseph’s Convent in Milwaukee for events and volunteering in Alfons Gallery is like “coming to her second home.” She lives the Gospel as a catechist, Eucharistic Minister and a volunteer at her parish. In her apartment community, she starts many social and civic activities for the other residents and is a driver for older adults and those who can’t drive themselves. “My relationship with the sisters has been deepening over the years,” said Anita.
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| Associate Dale Foskett |
Dale Foskett has grown in Franciscan spirituality through his association with the sisters. “I’m involved with School Sister activities such as the Pancake Breakfast Fall Festival and community observances and I support the sisters’ good works,” he said. Dale is always willing to drive sisters when needed. Over the years, he has appreciated the prayers and the continuous support of the School Sisters of St. Francis.
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| Associate Mary Foskett |
Mary Foskett feels a very close and spiritual relationship with many of the sisters. Mary and her husband Dale live the charism of the School Sisters of St. Francis by “working tirelessly for the retirement needs of the community” and being present at numerous community observances. Mary also volunteers with the St. Vincent de Paul Society meal programs, is Eucharist Minister at her parish and at a nursing home, tutors at Milwaukee Achiever and serves as a substitute teacher
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| Associate Ann Newcomer |
Ann Newcomer finds her relationship with the sisters and associates has been strengthened over the years. “I spend time on the phone with sisters, reading emails from the community and responding to prayer requests with homemade notes and phone calls. I also receive supportive notes and calls from sisters,” Ann commented. At the Milwaukee Catholic Home, her ministry is that of prayer and presence. She is on the Welcoming Committee and journeys with residents in their physical and occupational therapy. Her presence and spirit encourages and inspires them.
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| Associate Mary Schweitzer |
Mary Schweitzer actively participants in community activities such as setting up the craft show for the Pancake Breakfast Fall Festival and creating and selling Easter baskets. “The funds raised through the sale of the baskets are donated to the School Sisters of St. Francis,” she said. Mary attends many events held in St. Joseph Chapel. She also volunteers at the meal program at St. Benedict the Moor Parish in Milwaukee and is active in her parish.