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Show FtM HfMMf Evangelist Leaves Sr. Out Our Window EM r u In when St. Vincent de church opened their school for children they were I , Nothing unique, just the way life was. But last week, those four, now women, sat again round a table and realized it had been decades since the last time. I For I was one of those women, and my sisters, Amber, Fern and Bernice, the others. Oh, of course we had met during the years, been together many times at family gatherings, but . . . Yes, but. Last week there were just the four of us, with no husbands, no children, no friends. Just us. We chatted about our children, Amber's trip here, our gardens The others spoke of genealogy, but didn't Genealogy just isn't my 'thing.' I figure if the Good Lord watches over even the sparrow's fall, He certainly takes note of my 'doings,' so I sat silent. And, as sat there, I thought how trifling our words were. I I we were saying Nothing came anywhere near what we were thinking and feeling. The thoughts that we love each other. That we remembered how close we once had been in the old family home and how those days could never again be. Of Mom, Dad and our brother, Spencer. I knew that was what each were thinking and I pondered over how foolish we were. We were talking 'around' the important things. Shying away from the words that might break down emotional barriers and leaving the precious thoughts dammed within. The thoughts that some day we all would wish we had said. Yes, of us .I'm gutsy, ya spoke out. Perhaps the spoken words come easier because I write so often of my inner feelings, but f tossed aside the 'sur So know . . . . . ! face' troubled Ireland is not where she lives as her original home and personal family are all in Free extremely fortunate. Five Sisters, all from Ireland, were the first teachers there. Three have already left for other conversation and 'real' ones. assignments spoke of the And each one of us was glad to have the words said. Yes, the tears flowed and we cried, but it was good. It was so foolish to be alone with each other, for the first time in years - (and none knew when again) - and not say what was uppermost in our hearts and now Sr. Evangelist will leave on June 11th. Sister Annunciata is the only one of the original five who will now be at the school. Ireland. It is sad, and my heart aches for my countrymen, but I do not know that area at all I wont be staying in Ireland, however. I am lookLng forward so much to seeing my to ur sisters, one brother and nieces and nephews Ive visited them several times We have our choice, of course, as to whether to accept or reject each change, I wouldnt dfeam ever refusing a chance to learn and grow. I have been fortunate in where I have served . . . And St. Vincents has been something I will always remember with but of love. Father Benvegnu, whom she has served since her very first day here, tells, Sister Evangelist is one of the very best teaching in the Salt Lake Valley. Her grasp of the basic fundamentals of English . to . . and her ability pass that knowledge on to the children ... is superb. with said the words. So simple. So basic. I said, "I love you. We do not meet often, our lives have gone widely variant ways, our pathways seldom meet . . . but we are sisters. So I "We were born of the same parents, nurtured at the same breast, and, as kids, scrambled, pell mell together in the same beds. We fought, scrapped, quarrelled . . . but we also loved We sang together, walked to school together, did the dishes together, laughed and teased together. he St Vincents, has been continues, so blessed in the teachers who have, and do, serve there, and though we miss the ones who go on to other posts, we also welcome the ones . and their abilities who come to fill the vacan. "We grew up together, fell in love with young men, married, moved to our own Sister Evangelist, teacher at St. Vincents Catholic school, chats 1980-8Student Body officers Tiffany Perrero and Therese Petersen, prior to her leaving the school for another teach! ng with homes, and never realized that each step took us farther and farther from the closeness we took so for granted. "We drifted so far apart that going back became impossible because we became different people But love you " I And suddenly the four of us stood together, arms round each other as we laughed and cried together. It was a good moment and I'm glad we dared cut So . . . find the courage to speak the important words to those you love. It's a chancey life, ya know, and the ones who are so solidly here today, sometimes aren't here tomorrow. Say the words you feel, for the time to say them may never come again. I'm glad we did Wedding Plans The engagement of Lory Kiisel to Vanvalkenburg was nounced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs Arthur F. Kiisel, at an announcement party at their home John an- on May 9. Her fiance is the son of Mr and Mrs. Wayne Vanvalkenburg of Sandy. He is a graduate of Granite high and is currently attending the University of Utah. Miss Kiisel is a graduate of Murray high and is a sophomore at BYU. The couple is planning a wedding in late June. since coming to Utah, so I have seen the changes come and go. Where the big difference will be, of course, is in the children. food family It is needless to say that the community this loving Teacher has served and touched so deeply will also remember her with deep love. A love that will also continue on in Sister Evangelist putting the touches to her office records as she prepares to leave St. Vincents and, this fall, teach in the inner city of Los Angeles. finishing the hearts many times and whenever I recall the precious years spent here, those beautiful mountains will be one of my dear memories. I have seen so many changes in St. Vincents. It was a new location when I came and there was only a school and convent. The church was still at Wasatch Street. We had classes from kindergarten to fifth grade . . which made it one Sister to each grade. Kindergarten was then, and still is, taught by Mrs. Louise Best, a wonderful lay teacher. Since then we have added the 6th, 7th and 8th grades, but it took four years to fill them. Of course the beautiful church and the extended playground is now a part of the area, too. When questioned about returning to Ireland the troubled Ireland that fills our TV screens daily . . . Sr. Evangelist replies that the . ... TWO 8 x The older ones, who were just children when I first came here are now in college. A fe w years make such a difference in the life of a ffUDG FirtJJnitn BUd.(720(lS. WnBCttEdEQ child. Three of Sr. Evangelists sisters are also Catholic Sinters, so there is much to catch up on with all members of her fami ly. There were no difficulties in learning how to live here, she tells, once the initial loneliness was over. The five of us had known each other for seven years before we came here, however, and so, it has been hard as each one left for another assignment. We felt the loss. We keep in touch, however, and I will be able to visit with two of them in Ireland. How I look for- ward to that... Sr. Evangelist, wbo was born in the world as Josephine Ryan, will not stay in Ireland, however, as her next assignment will be in an inner city school in eastern Los Angeles. She will report there In September. The very best thing about she tells, is the teaching, children. They are so beautiful. I love each one and it can be hard at the end of each year to see them leave and go on to other classes and school, but then, I find that each year brings children who are just as beautiful and I love them just as much, too. It gets a bit teary, is the way Sr. Evangelist explains the many changes in her life as she is assign- tmimmbasKimasmaDcmD 333BG0H33 imnB ed to new posts. 7s SIXTEEN WALLETS FOR ONLY (reg 32 45) professional natural color portraits Deposit 2 95 which entitles you to a 5 x 7 portrait Most packages contain 4 different poses with varied backgrounds Select from portraits in original package Portraits may also be purchased individually 2 or 3 children together, M 00 additional at sitting Age -- limit 12 years No appointment necessary KIHDERPOTO QUALITY MSS her children. Ethel Bradford, women's editor 10s THREE 5 x 6241 OJMIEn of WliDfiO'S CilS10)DDDODg Day 3 each fun Sitting Pretty for Father's dCB33M&ea of Ireland, Sr. f become my second home. However, she laughs, when I first came here I was lonely and the mountains were so large and towering they frightened me. I had been accustomed to low hills, wide spaces and open views of the ocean, so these marvelous mountains, so close and so high gave me , a sense of claustrophobia But, she quickly tells, they have become my friends and now I shall miss their protective shelter. I have picnicked in them so many, Announces W. far-of- Evangelist explains. Monsignor Patrick Kennedy of Tipperary, Ireland, was the vicar of this diocese, and so was aware of the need here. We were asked if we would take the assignment and, of course, every one of us was happy to say yes. I have enjoyed being here treshe tells. It has mendously, through the small talk and say what was important. cies. 1 St. Vincents will miss her. Not only the school, but the entire parish because she has schooled a generation of children and her influence has entered and become part of many homes in the valley. And, as we wonder how come five teaching Sisters came to Utah from Miss Lory Kiisel Lory Kiisel 1965 Pauls Catholic ... it seems so Once upon a time long ago . . . four young girls sat round a dinner table three times a day, along with their parents and brother, regularly as clock work. 2B mS,mu!,vm . - "Second Home"' Tells Irish Nun Of Utah e" 'Btwtjotd r?r "TTn CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHY IS OUR SPECIALTY Fashion Place Mall Hours to 10 Weekdays 10 to - 268-199- 2 Saturdays PICTURES FOR FATHER'S DAT MUST BE TAKEN BY JUNE 2, 1981 Gta2Mtni |