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December 15, 2013 marked a transition point for the new chapter with a Farewell Mass and Reception at St. Anthony Spirituality Center. Check out the posts below including latest Press Releases.

So much has happened in a very short time! We are so grateful for the prayer and faithful resolve gathered and shared at three advisory gatherings (July, August and October) and here online. Continue your prayer and conversation and praise God for all the blessings received, especially through the love of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph who have ended their ministry here after 95 years.

Programs for 2014 have been announced: http://www.sarcenter.com/calendar.shtml The New Year's Eve Retreat was the first offering in the "new chapter."

St. Anthony's Ministry Associates are all who support the St. Anthony Spirituality Center mission with prayer, volunteer time and financial donations. You may email your interests directly to the board at saominc@gmail.com

In May, 2013, the Capuchin community announced they can no longer continue their retreat ministry at St. Anthony's in Marathon, WI. Gifted people resolved to help write a "new chapter" to continue the story and ministries of St. Anthony's. In June we planned for three overnight meetings for prayer and conversation and adopted as our guiding motto a quote of St. Francis: "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." We gathered in July and a steering committee was formed who met with the Province treasurer. We gathered in August and the steering committee agreed on terms and agency to make a proposal to the Capuchin Province. In September negotiations with the Province continued and a new Board met with Bishop William Callahan, Diocese of La Crosse. We gathered in October and began the work of forming committees. Agreements with the Province were finalized--see announcement in the letter posted below from Fr. Dan Crosby, OFM, Cap. and Joe Breaman, president of the New Board of Directors.In November the good news continued being shared and through December the Board of Directors was hard at work choosing personnel and preparing for 2014, including the December newsletter (click here to read)

You can read all the posts below. See the post HOW TO REPLY about setting up a free Google account, which is required to contribute your responses here. Invite others to help make a future at St. Anthony's -- share this url: http://groups.google.com/d/forum/sarcenter and visit often the renewed Center website at http://www.sarcenter.com/
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“I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord: plans...to give you a future full of hope.” Jer. 29:11

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1/1/14

PRESS RELEASES -- What are you hearing and reading?

What are you hearing in the media and on the grapevine? How do you interpret news and comments? Share

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PRESS RELEASES -- What are you hearing and reading?

What are you hearing in the media and on the grapevine? How do you interpret news and comments? Share

1/1/14

Oct 8

$179 group discount for Air Vents/ Ducts Cleaning Services

Anyone Interested in vent cleaning service? Interested people PM me with your house address and

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$179 group discount for Air Vents/ Ducts Cleaning Services

Anyone Interested in vent cleaning service? Interested people PM me with your house address and

Oct 8

10/30/13

Fr. Dan's letter of Oct. 18 posted here. Your comments?

In a letter to retreatants and friends of St. Anthony's, dated October 18, 2013, Fr. Dan Crosby

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Fr. Dan's letter of Oct. 18 posted here. Your comments?

In a letter to retreatants and friends of St. Anthony's, dated October 18, 2013, Fr. Dan Crosby

10/30/13

10/18/13

Reports from our October 2-3 Gathering

At our October gathering we began giving shape to four committees: Volunteers, Finances,

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Reports from our October 2-3 Gathering

At our October gathering we began giving shape to four committees: Volunteers, Finances,

10/18/13

10/18/13

How do you respond to questions we worked on August 7-8?

Group reports from the August gathering were made available at our October gathering and are attached

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How do you respond to questions we worked on August 7-8?

Group reports from the August gathering were made available at our October gathering and are attached

10/18/13

Saint Anthony, … Marge Lindell6

8/20/13

What are your feelings since you heard the Capuchins are ending their ministry at St. Anthony's?

Well said, Julia. The way we live our lives can carry the blessing of St. Anthony's far beyond

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What are your feelings since you heard the Capuchins are ending their ministry at St. Anthony's?

Well said, Julia. The way we live our lives can carry the blessing of St. Anthony's far beyond

8/20/13

Saint Anthony, Marge Lindell5

8/15/13

What do you know about shared ownership?

Yes Julia, we have researched some of these and have the statistics, etc. It's very interesting.

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What do you know about shared ownership?

Yes Julia, we have researched some of these and have the statistics, etc. It's very interesting.

8/15/13

Servant Team, Julia3

8/14/13

Who might live at St. Anthony's in 2014?

Julia, Just sent you an email about your response to the August questions you emailed this afternoon.

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Who might live at St. Anthony's in 2014?

Julia, Just sent you an email about your response to the August questions you emailed this afternoon.

8/14/13

Servant Team, … Marge Lindell6

8/8/13

What Prayers and Affirmations would you like to share?

In the Beginning…. was the land - rich, fertile land. The land was warmed by the sun and refreshed by

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What Prayers and Affirmations would you like to share?

In the Beginning…. was the land - rich, fertile land. The land was warmed by the sun and refreshed by

8/8/13

7/25/13

Helpful documents and web sites for planning

Here are some more provided by Marge. On Thursday, July 25, 2013 8:45:42 AM UTC-5, Servant Team wrote

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Helpful documents and web sites for planning

Here are some more provided by Marge. On Thursday, July 25, 2013 8:45:42 AM UTC-5, Servant Team wrote

7/25/13

Saint Anthony, Marge Lindell2

7/14/13

Dates Announced for Prayer & Planning Process

Thank you to all who participated in our gathering last week, whether in person or in prayer. I came

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Dates Announced for Prayer & Planning Process

Thank you to all who participated in our gathering last week, whether in person or in prayer. I came

7/14/13

Servant Team, Leo Jacoby2

7/7/13

How would you describe the marketing area and populations St. Anthony's might serve in the future?

I was struck that Marathon and adjoining countries hold 12% of the state population. Add to that much

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How would you describe the marketing area and populations St. Anthony's might serve in the future?

I was struck that Marathon and adjoining countries hold 12% of the state population. Add to that much

7/7/13

Servant Team, Leo Jacoby2

7/6/13

What do you know about Franciscans?

My parents met at at Quincy College (now University) in Quincy, Illinois. The Franciscan teachers

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What do you know about Franciscans?

My parents met at at Quincy College (now University) in Quincy, Illinois. The Franciscan teachers

7/6/13

7/5/13

How might the physical assets of St. Anthony's be used in the future?

Attached is a file of statistics about the number of persons who have participated in programs at St.

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How might the physical assets of St. Anthony's be used in the future?

Attached is a file of statistics about the number of persons who have participated in programs at St.

7/5/13

Saint Anthony, Marge Lindell2

7/2/13

What stories can you tell about St. Anthony's, the people and the place?

Well, at least it felt like it was even though it was a sunny Saturday morning in early March. I had

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What stories can you tell about St. Anthony's, the people and the place?

Well, at least it felt like it was even though it was a sunny Saturday morning in early March. I had

7/2/13

Saint Anthony, Marge Lindell2

6/26/13

What would you like to see included during the summer process?

Good job putting together an agenda - you certainly have covered the basics. All seem to be important

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What would you like to see included during the summer process?

Good job putting together an agenda - you certainly have covered the basics. All seem to be important

6/26/13

6/6/13

What mission and values do you want to see continue at St. Anthony's?

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What mission and values do you want to see continue at St. Anthony's?

6/6/13

6/30/13

HOW TO REPLY-- add your own postings

HOW TO PARTICIPATE ONLINE You have found our web site, a Google group called "A New Chapter for

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HOW TO REPLY-- add your own postings

HOW TO PARTICIPATE ONLINE You have found our web site, a Google group called "A New Chapter for

6/30/13

8/23/13

A Variety of Gifts and Ways to Help

There are a variety of ways to participate... Advisory Group Everyone who participates in one or more

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A Variety of Gifts and Ways to Help

There are a variety of ways to participate... Advisory Group Everyone who participates in one or more

8/23/13

8/23/13

Sign-Up Letters for the Summer Process

September gathering for "prayer and conversation" has been postponed until October 2-3 to

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Sign-Up Letters for the Summer Process

September gathering for "prayer and conversation" has been postponed until October 2-3 to

8/23/13

5/27/13

Listening to the Spirit... how do you imagine the next 50 years?

Thinking in half centuries may help us see a bigger picture. 50 years after its founding the Capuchin

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Listening to the Spirit... how do you imagine the next 50 years?

Thinking in half centuries may help us see a bigger picture. 50 years after its founding the Capuchin

5/27/13

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