Thank you, Sr. Marge!

Thank You, Sr. Marge Maher

On May 24, Sr. Marge Maher will lector for the last time at St. Anthony. After more than 20 years in the parish community, she is saying goodbye and moving to Clement Manor in Greenfield. As she prepares to join her fellow School Sisters of St. Francis who reside there, Sr. Marge offered the following reflection on the past two decades.

With a grateful heart, I would like to share with you the joys of my 21 years of ministry in St. Anthony School (12 years) and here in the parish (9 years). 

The opportunity to share with the children (grades 4K – 4) how much God loves them and to help them grow in their love for God was my privilege each day through weekly Religion classes.  In the morning, I was also able to support the classroom teachers by reenforcing academic skills in reading and math.  In the afternoon I had the adventure of caring for, playing and praying with and sometimes settling disputes between 4K students who remained at school rather than traveling to other daycare centers.  Each child was so special and shared with me the wisdom and love of his or her young life. 

I’m also grateful for the opportunity to share the scripture readings at Mass on weekends or weekdays through lecturing.  

I treasure the opportunity for adoration each day in the St. Joseph Adoration Chapel—to be able to spend time with Jesus in the Eucharist is a special blessing in my life. 

I have been graced by the privilege of walking with our seminarian Dcn. Aaron Siehr these past 4 years on his journey to his Priestly Ordination this May.   

Being retired, I had the luxury of being able to volunteer for several tasks here also.  

But most of all, I treasure the spiritual guidance and support of our priests and the friendship that has developed through Mass, Adoration, meeting so many of you here, and of sharing your joys and sorrows.  Be assured of my continued prayer for each of you and I ask for your prayer, also.  I hope to be able to “pop” into the Falls once in a while and share Eucharist with you.

God’s blessing and love, and my prayer always,

Sister Marge Maher    

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Farewell Reception for Sr Marge is Saturday, May 17
5:30 pm at St. Anthony