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"for now the winter
is past, the rain is over and gone.
the flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come..." |
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 After a harsh winter, springtime was welcomed at the Episcopal Carmel of Saint Teresa. Vegetable gardens have been planted, and many beautiful flower beds are blooming. This spring, community members - nuns, oblates, and associates - gathered to celebrate additions to the Episcopal Carmel family. |
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On Friday, April 23, 2010, Episcopal Carmel of Saint Teresa rejoiced as The Reverend Barbara Smith was admitted as a Novice, and received the habit of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, taking the name of Sister Barbara of Jesus. |
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Sisters from Baltimore Carmel joined the celebration. Visitor Bishop Robert Ihloff presided.
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On Friday, May 7, 2010, Mary (Mazie) Florance received that habit of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and was admitted as a Novice Oblate, taking the name of Mary of the Incarnation. Once again, the community rejoiced to welcome a new member.
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| The Community of Episcopal Carmel gathered for a Study Weekend in May, 2010. The weekend included presentations on Saints of Carmel, Rogation Day (blessing of gardens), a visit to the Carmel of Port Tobacco, and the clothing of a Novice Oblate. | |
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Sisters, Oblates and Associates visited the Carmel at Port Tobacco. |
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In June, members of the Community attended the 25th annual Carmelite Seminar at Saint Mary's College/Notre Dame University.
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Sisters, Oblates, and Associates gather in the Cafeteria. |
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