THE
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October 2012
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Sister Wendy Renate
and Sister Jane Louise
The Ordinariate Sisters write...
Incredibly, it
is now just over a year and a half since that amazing day when
the three of us stood in lofty Westminster Cathedral, standing alongside our former
Bishops, with what felt like the world looking at us! Our faith and trust in our Lord
Jesus Christ was overwhelmingly deep and reassuring, as we stepped out on a new
adventure, not knowing quite what it would hold for us.
our move
In September 2011, we made our move to the East
London Parish of Our Lady Immaculate and simply
got on with it, so to speak, as best we could. This has
been a testing time for all of us. I can now tell you
that Sr Carolyne Joseph has left us to test her vocation
elsewhere. As many religious communities will tell you,
when someone comes or goes, there are adjustments
that have to be made and that is what Sr Wendy Renate
and I are currently doing, whilst we carry on with our
respective ministries in the Parish and at The Bishop
Challoner Catholic Collegiate School.
potential for us to grow, if God
is willing. To encourage new and
young vocations, which we feel
is a cause for great excitement.
For this we ask you to keep us in
prayer.
being supported
As you can possibly imagine,
we feel the need to know that we
are being supported and would like to set up a group
for friends to offer this support, either through prayer
and fellowship, or through donations. One friend is
possible moves
already in the process of using her gift of craft works
In consultation with Monsignor Keith Newton, we to raise money for our funding, which I hope in due
are looking at possible moves, but at present, we are course we may be able to sell online, so please watch
not in a position to give details. However, I can say out for that. We will be keeping in touch in the future
that we are looking at situations which will have the through The Portal, so please keep reading.
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for the Ordinariate
Our Lady of Walsingham badge & cufflinks
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very grateful
We are very grateful for all of you who have already
shown us enormous support and we hope will feel able
to continue. Thank you. If you feel that you are able to
support us in any way, please contact us by any of the
following ways:
Sisters of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham
1 Island Row, 636 Commercial Road,
Limehouse, London E14 7HS
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 7005 0048
Mobile: 07929 740 340
May God bless you.
With love and prayers,
Sr Wendy Renate and Sr Jane Louise
The Portal is sure
that all our many Readers support these brave
women and pray for them every day.