First, to those who were
not with us. YOU were very much missed. We pray that you will be with us
in October. This Convocation was one of
the largest CSL has had. Community and friends numbered near 50.
Novice Oblates Received May 26,
2009
Jon
Townsend and Sister Dawna Clare were received as Novice Oblates.
Postulants
Received May 26, 2009
Tom Edwards - Brother Basil, Anna Saterstrom - Sister Julian,
Roger Saterstrom - Brother Samuel, Stephen Arnold - Brother Stephen
Francis, Michael Curtis - Brother
Michael Benedict, and Brother Aelred+ were received as Postulants.
Rebekah Taylor and Rich Harrell were received as postulants
provisionally as they were not able to be at Convocation. See you in
October.
Brother Gregory Kingsley
and Sister Bernadette Barrett were Clothed and Brother Simon DiNapoli
was given permission to continued his work as novice provisionally. See
you in October.
Sister Sophia Stevenson
Holt and Sister Mary Francis took Annual Vows. It was wonderful that
friends and family were there to support them with their presence and
prayers.
Abbey of St. Benedict of the Companions of St. Luke, OSB 2288 220th Street, Donnellson, IA - 52625