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The Art of Calligraphy at the Cenacle
Did you know that each prayer card you order for a loved one at the Cenacle is personally hand painted and finished with gold calligraphy?
The Cenacle Prayer Enrollment Office has two in-house calligraphers who have years of experience in the art of calligraphy. Prayer cards are sent as an acknowledgment that prayers have been requested for your loved one. Prayer cards are available for many occasions, including weddings, graduations, birthdays, holidays, recovery from an illness, a death, and others.
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Prayer Enrollment Office Personnel
Sue Klein, top picture, left standing: From 1996 to 2006, she was the manager of 2 veterinary hospitals. In November 2006, she joined the Cenacle as Prayer Enrollment Office Manager. Sue provides and leads customer service clerks and calligraphers in providing friendly, pleasant, and helpful service to all those who access the office. She is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the business area of the office and staff. "I enjoy working at the Cenacle and helping the Sisters with their ministry of Prayer Enrollment."
Lori Melanson, top picture, center standing: Lori joined the Cenacle as a clerk in April 2009. It is her cheerful voice you hear when you place an order for prayer enrollment. Of all the places she has worked, Lori loves the Cenacle best because, "It is serene and peaceful."
Lila Crotty, top picture, right standing: Lila has been doing calligraphy since she was a teenager. Before joining the Cenacle staff the first time in 2003, she worked in information technology at Chevron for 25 years. Lila returned to the Cenacle in 2007.
Beth Toombs, top picture, seated, besides being the receptionist greeting you on the phone, she also takes your orders and answers your questions when you stop in personally at the Cenacle. Beth has been at the Cenacle since July 2007. Before joining the Cenacle and before Hurricane Katrina, Beth worked at a nursing home as an assistant bookkeeper. "I enjoy the peaceful surroundings at the Cenacle and working with the rest of the staff."
Kim Dozier, bottom picture, multi-tasks as a calligrapher, clerk taking orders, and fill-in receptionist. She has been doing calligraphy since she was 10 years old, that was 22 years ago. At the tender age of 14, she taught calligraphy. Kim is self-taught and became interested in calligraphy because it was a dying art that she wanted to help keep it alive. She has a son and daughter. "The Cenacle is a great place to work. It is so peaceful." Kim joined the Cenacle staff in July 2005.
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November Retreats
Call the Ministry Office to make a reservation:
(504) 887-1420, ext. 225.
November 6-8
Taming the Demons
Looking at the seven Capital sins in light of Christ's Redemptive Love.
Presenter: Rev. Donald Blanchard
November 13-15
A Brief Introduction to Some of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola
Setting the stage, warming up, and relaxing, which is the best state for reflecting, learning, and being open to the will of God.
Presenter: Rev. Peter Callery, SJ
November 20-22
Handicapped Encounter Christ (HEC)
The HEC retreat is for physically disabled adults, bringing the GOOD NEWS of JESUS CHRIST to all. The retreat team comprises physically disabled and physically abled persons. Advance registration required.
Contacts:
Christine M. Carpenter (504) 400-0325
Phuong Pham (504) 333-1193
Kristen Cipriani (504) 732-5601
Peter Vujnovich (504) 421-1200
Young Adult Activities
Contact: Vince Liberto
Program Coordinator
(504) 250-9697
November 25
Book Club
A book is read ahead of time then discussed. Meetings are held at the Cenacle, 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie, LA.
Late Night Masses
Once a Month
Saturday, 9:00 pm
Various churches |
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Let Your Light Shine
This video expresses the joy of serving God and the light dwelling in us by loving others.
To learn about becoming a Cenacle Sister,
E-mail
or call her at
(773) 528-6300
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