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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Volume 15, Issue 13

Today's Mid-Atlantic Messages is its final issue.

To commemorate this moment, please see messages from

the Mid-Atlantic Leadership Team below

and also a few highlights from past issues.

Enjoy this Special Edition of Mid-Atlantic Messages !

A Letter from Leadership

We are filled with gratitude to all who participated in the beautiful Institute Prayer Service with personal blessings for each one of us. We are deeply touched by the thought, work and care that went into producing the beautiful book of letters to us. Your cards and personal greetings have been so appreciated.

And we are grateful to the larger Mercy Community for the gifts you bring to the whole and for your commitment and support.

Please know that we feel graced and privileged to be in relationship with all of you. As we continue to share our Mercy journey, we cannot help but quote from Mr. Rogers about something important to remember.

         “Often when you think you are at the end of something,

         you’re at the beginning of something else.

         Our hope for all of us is that in all the endings of our lives,

         we will be able to see the new beginnings.”

Wishing you blessings in all the days to come.

With great affection,

"It has been a gift and privilege to serve in leadership for the Mid-Atlantic since its beginning in 2007. 

My life has truly been changed and enriched by this experience. Knowing you as a community and so

many of you individually, has been one of the

greatest blessings of my life."

Sister Pat Vetrano, RSM

“I am grateful for the gift each of you are and

the support you have shown throughout these years.

   It has been a privilege to serve you in the role of Leadership. Blessings as you journey to Oneness.”

Sister Pat Smith, RSM

“It has been an honor serving each of you in this ministry of leadership. I have been so impressed by your fidelity to bring Mercy to the people of God. Until our paths cross, please know that I wish each of you all the best and

may we continue to pray for each other.”

Sister Pat Lapczynski, RSM

View Leadership Prayer Ritual Video

On Sunday, June 13, 2021, a prayer ritual was held to honor and celebrate the ministry of the Mid-Atlantic Leadership Team. Please enjoy this video recording of the event.

Relive the Highlights!

Mid-Atlantic Messages, the weekly online newsletter of the Mid-Atlantic Community, was first published on January 2006, the first week of the existence of the Mid-Atlantic Community. As of that time, we have published over 700 issues. This electronic newsletter has been the primary internal communications vehicle for sisters, associates, companions and staff for the past 15 years. It has informed these internal audiences of spiritual reflections, consultative gatherings, assemblies, anniversaries, convocations, a community mantra, an Apostolic visitation, professions, jubilees, Throwback Thursdays, transitions, advocacy for justice, and even a pandemic.  

Now, your constant companion is evolving into a weekly version of Mercy Now arriving in your email box every Thursday. See below for more details. In the words of Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” We are smiling because it has been our pleasure producing it for you each week, a great way to spend Thursday afternoons (and sometimes Thursday nights!)

Clara and Debbi

A little final business...

Merced, Our New Portal, Goes Live on July 1!

See this week's Mercy Now for more information.

A Helpful Tool in a Time of Transition

If you don't have a hard copy handy, be sure to download a copy of the Life Transitions and Health and Wellness Resource Guide. Created by Mid-Atlantic sisters, it was distributed to the community in 2015. You may find it helpful in this time of transition. It has also been widely used by sisters in other former communities.

Ministry Openings

Please see this week's ministry openings.

Happy Summer!

As we look forward to our

continuing Journey of Oneness,

enjoy a look back to

the Summer of 2018 and

the Summer of 2019.