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Provincial House; Pre-School Education; Parish Catechesis; Salesian Cooperators

Provincial House; Pre-School Education; Parish Catechesis; Salesian Cooperators. Sr. Elizabeth Purcell. I celebrated 50 years of profession this year! I was born in the south of Ireland, in the shadow of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.

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Provincial House; Pre-School Education; Parish Catechesis; Salesian Cooperators

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  1. Provincial House; Pre-School Education; Parish Catechesis; Salesian Cooperators

  2. Sr. Elizabeth Purcell I celebrated 50 years of profession this year! I was born in the south of Ireland, in the shadow of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. I made my profession in 1965 in England, (then one province with Ireland). After profession I went immediately to Turin to prepare for the mission of Hong Kong but ended up in 12th Street, New York, with 60 5th graders! An unusual story but a happy one. After 6 years in the USA Province I was asked to go to Lancashire, northwest of England (the UK had now become a province on its own). During 35 years of a much fulfilled life in various parts of the UK, my mission was, for the most part, in formation and leadership. However, I was always happily involved part-time in schools, youth centres, chaplaincy, Vides UK, and our Retreat Centre. In 2009, another unusual story…….I ended up in the great country of Canada and have lived 6 amazing years here with my sisters who are passionate about their Salesian vocation to young people and so welcoming! Merci pour cecadeau! I’d like to close with my favourite scripture quote that has lightened my heart and steadied my steps in gratitude down the years: “This is what Yahweh asks of you; only this: To act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.”

  3. Sr. Elizabeth Ann Hottot Born: New Brunswick, Canada Profession: 1965 Newton, N. J. Served in: NJ/NY/ Florida/ Louisiana - Elem. and High School Teaching/ School Principal In 1990 I returned to Canada, in Toronto serving in the High School Guidance Dept. In Montreal from 2009 as Provincial Secretary

  4. Sr. Beatrice Valot . I am “Bea” “Beatty” “B” Valot • Born in the “Stork’s Nest” (hospital, of course) & raised in beautiful, sunny Southern California • With 45 wonderful years of Religious Profession • Served in both the West and the East of the States (22 yrs.) as well as in Canada—Toronto & Montreal (23 yrs.)

  5. Sr. Beatrice Valot • Taught elementary school—8th Grade teacher with emphasis on Math in a departmental environment. • Taught high school with an emphasis on Math & Accounting. • Was local economer in several houses as well as being Provincial Economer at the present time. I enjoy doing cross stitch & plastic canvas, music, beautiful scenery and animals (God’s magnificent creation)!

  6. Sr. Lilianne Roy Three Things: I was born in Petit-Rocher, N. B. I have 51 years of profession and I served few years in NJ, NY, Rhode Island, Ipswich and all together in the US for 26 years. As a junior FMA I was sent back to Canada where I served in N.B.– in Pointe-Verte for 1 year and in Lagacéville for 2 years. What I enjoy very much in my Salesian life was to take care of the elderly Sisters and presently in teaching French to the little ones in the Daycare Center.

  7. Sr. Raymonde Déry Born April 25 1937 in Saint Adelphe, Québec, Canada Made profession in North Haledon, in 1956 After profession, I had the grace to study two years in Turin learning Italian and living at the center of the Institute.  Then, I served the young in New York, Roseto, Pointe-Verte, Bertrand, Lagacéville, Rhode Island, Louisiana and Montréal.

  8. Sr.Raymonde Dery (Cont’d) Wherever I worked in Canada, I was responsible for the Oratorio, in charge of the Catechism Program, the theater, the youth choir, after- school tutoring and responsible of the house Cronaca. Catechism has been my main subject and is still my main joy. This year I have two groups aging from 7 to 10 years old. One group is preparing for Baptism. I am good in translations at the service of our pre-province. I teach French to my Provincial and I do quite a bit of driving according to the needs of our community.

  9. I was born on December 15, 1942 in Saint-Tite, Quebec.I became an Aspirant in 1957 and postulant in 1960 in Pointe-Verte, N.B. In 1962, I made profession in Newton, N.J. and then went back to Pointe-Verte. There, I served as teacher (1963-1965) and was a College student (1965-1969). I taught in Pointe-Verte and Belledune in 1969 until 1977, the year of closing of Pointe-Verte. I went back to Port Chester, N.Y. and taught there for 2 years. Then I went back to Canada.

  10. Sr. Pauline Cossette . Ministries I served in: 1979-1983, Pastoral Animator in Sainte- Claire, Montreal 1983-1989 , teacher in Lagacéville; 1989 -1994, Pastoral animator and Daycare educator . 1995-2009, Provincial Secretary  1999-2003, Community Animator- Savio Com. 2003- 2009, Catechist at Daycare Center and Music teacher with children. Since 2011 during the Summer Camp, I have the joy of teaching the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to children from 5-8 years old. I am forever grateful to God for these numerous opportunities to make Him known and loved by these little ones who are His preferred ones. 

  11. Sr. Rejeanne Asselin • I was born in St Georges de Champlain, Québec, Canada, in 1945. • I made my Perpetual Vows in 1975, Newton, NJ; now with 46 years of Profession. • I taught in the English and French Elementary Schools; employed by the French School Commission of Montreal for 14 years. . • Animator of communities of Ste. Claire, Dominic Savio and Laura Vicuna. (Cont.)

  12. Director of CPE (Day Care) at Savio Day Care for 2 years. • When we became a Delegation, I served as Administrator and then in the Pre-Province the Provincial Economer for 12 years. • Treasurer for Les Oeuvres Mère Mazzarello- Mission Works for 19 yrs. • Delegate for The Salesian Cooperators, unit of Ste Claire, Montreal. Actually, working in the Administration of Day Care Marie Auxiliatrice, Montreal and teaching French as a second language in the two installations. I was very much involved in the Oratory in Montreal, mostly with sports activities - all my life and still today with Les Anges du CMA (Centre Marie Auxiliatrice), supporting Softball Teams for girls. I have a Sister FMA, Sr. Candide Asselin, a Missionary in South Sudan, Gumbo. My passion: To be with the young is my delight.

  13. . Our CND Candidates in Newton and Bellflower

  14. Sr. April Cabaccang ( 2nd yr. Novice) I was born in the Philippines and moved to Surrey, BC, Canada when I was 13.  I spent my Aspirantate in in Markham, ON (2012), Postulancy in Bellflower, CA (2013) and currently I am in Sacred Heart Novitiate in Newton, NJ as a 2nd year Novice. I like to read, play the guitar and go hiking When we moved to B.C., my family started going to the Salesian Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Surrey, where I was introduced to and grew in the love of the Salesian charism.

  15. Postulant Joyce Bermejo I was born in Manila, Philippines In 1991. My family came to Canada in 2002 and we lived in Surrey, B.C. I have 2 siblings. There, close to the Salesian Parish of O.L.of Good Counsel from 2011-2014, I have served as a youth leader of the ‘Couples for Christ-Youth’ for ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor)! Serving my parish and youth, with prayer, ‘Come and See’ and mission work, I discovered my vocation. As an Aspirant, I served at the Youth Center, Youth Ministry office and Summer Camp in the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall, ON from Sept. 2014-July 2015. I became a Postulant on October 9, 2015! I love the family spirit of the FMA, and serving the youth through the oratory - singing, dancing, and creating art. Please pray for my vocation discernment to become an FMA!

  16. . The End!

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