PHOTO GALLERY: Newest agrégée joins Sisters of St. Joseph
August 2, 2009 by Sarah
As a part of a special Mass this morning (Sunday) in the Sacred Heart Chapel at the Motherhouse in Concordia, Rosemary Foreman, left, made her vow as an Agrégée Sister of St. Joseph of Concordia. Seated with her is Sister Marcia Allen, the president of the congregation.
Rosemary Foreman, left, and Sister Marcia Allen practice part of the ceremony at a rehearsal Saturday evening.
As part of Saturday's rehearsal, Rosemary Foreman, foreground, and Sister Anna Marie Broxterman arrange decorations at the altar.
Sister Jean Rosemarynoski, center, and Agrégée Sister Rosabel Flax, right, represent the whole congregation Saturday evening for a practice of the ceremony welcoming Rosemary Foreman to the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Sister Anna Marie Broxterman welcomes those attending this morning's special Mass at the Motherhouse.
Sister Jean Rosemarynoski was one of the speakers at this morning's Mass.
Father Jack Schlaf welcomes the congregation this morning.
Rosemary Foremans family and friends from Topeka, as well as Sisters of St. Joseph from throughout the region, took part in this mornings Mass.
Sister Beverly Carlin brings incense to the altar in preparation for Rosemary Foremans vow.
After inviting Rosemary and Sister Marcia Allen to the altar, Sister Beverly Carlin circles them with incense.
Rosemary Foreman, left and Sister Marcia Allen pour water from two pitchers to join together in a bowl, symbolizing the joining of a new sister with the Sisters of St. Joseph. The bowl used was one Rosemarys parents received as a wedding gift. Rosemarys pitcher was a gift she made while in high school for her mother.
Sister Carolyn Teter reads from Ephesians 4:17 during the Mass this morning.
Father Jack Schlaf blesses the water that has been poured together by Rosemary Foreman, left, and Sister Marcia Allen.
Sister Bette Moslander reads the Prayers of the Faithful during the Mass.
Sister Rosabel Flax, who was the first to join the congregation as an agrégée, reads from Exodus 16 this morning.
Sister Betty Suther was the soloist during this mornings Mass, accompanied by Sister Janis Wagner.
Sister Marcia Allen, right, presents the ring signifying her vow to Rosemary Foreman.
Rosemary Foreman reads her formal vow as an Agrégée Sister of St. Joseph of Concordia.
Now-Sister Rosemary Foreman signs her vow profession.
In very brief remarks, Sister Rosemary thanks the congregation and her family and friends for being a part of this mornings celebration.
At the end of the vow profession, Sisters Marcia and Rosemary share on unscripted moment.
All the Sisters of St. Joseph — including even those sisters in the choir loft — face toward the center of the chapel to welcome their newest member.
Sister Rosemary Foreman stands at the center as the Sisters of St. Joseph sing, We Are With You on the Journey.
