File 2.62 - Prioress Election - 2003

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Schedules, discernment and election procedures, disc, liturgies, official minutes, Ferdinand, 2003

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Content for file: Prioress Election - 2003

Computer compact disc: March 14-16, 2003, "Process to Develop Direction Statements"

CD-R, "The Ear of our Heart", may be recording of the mantra written by Sr. Mary Louise Uebelhor, OSB, used throughout the Discernment-Election process

Typed paper, "The Ear of Our Heart", music of the mantra, explanation of text, music, range, rhythm, melody/harmony, and expression, by Sr. Mary Louise Uebelhor, OSB

Typed memo from Discernment/Election Task Force, dated May 15, 2002, to All Community Members, in re Discernment/Election Dates

Copies of documents from LISTEN I, II on Election of Prioress, and ADJUNCT DOCUMENT: GUIDELINES FOR ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF PRIORESS, FEDERATION OF ST. GERTRUDE

Typed letter from The Election Board, dated June 2002, to Sisters, in re nominating ballot for monastic council members

Typed notes for June Chapter Meeting, June, 2002, in re information on Procedure for Discernment/Election Process, to be voted on in July Community meetings; also a typed paper, "Questions for Clarification, resulting from June 8, 2002 chapter meeting

Typed Booklet, "Monastic Hearts Listening and Embracing the World" Discernment-Election Procedure, July 2002 - June 2003

Typed form, Response Sheet for the Discussion Questions on Discernment - to be completed after deanery discussions and returned to Sr. Mary Elise Bassler by March 1, 2003

Typed memo from Sr. Jane Becker, Coordinator of Planning, dated March 5, 2003, to Community Members, in re question of where "Directions Statements" fit in with planning

Typed agenda, Community Day Schedule: Direction Setting Process/Chapter of Admissions, March 14-16, 2003

Typed liturgy paper for Opening Prayer for Discernment/Election Process, March 15, 1993, and Midday Prayer for March 15, 2003

Typed instructions, dated May 2003, for Election Board - setting up Sanctuary and Cloister Hall for Chapter of Election

Typed list of Chapter Members Eligible for Election as Prioress, May 29-June 2, 2003

Typed Agenda for May/June Community Days Discernment/Election, May 28 - June 2, 2003

Typed Booklet for Liturgy of the Hours, Discernment/Election Community Days, May 28 - June 2, 2003

Typed liturgy, RECONCILIATION SERVICE, May 29, 2003

Typed liturgy, RITUAL OF ELECTION OF PRIORESS, June 2, 2003

Typed minutes of Election Chapter Meeting, June 2, 2003; in which Sr. Kristine Anne Harpenau was elected on the first ballot

Typed note on St. Meinrad Archabbey letterhead, from Fr. Prior Tobias, dated June 3, 2003 to Sisters, congratulating Sister Kristine Anne on her election as Prioress, and thanking Sisters Joella and Mary Celestin for their service

Typed letter from Installation Committee, dated June 24, 2003 to Sisters, in re details about installation and receptions on July 12 and 13, 2003

Typed, blank form, Discernment/Election Evaluation (May 28 - June 2, 2003, sent to all chapter members, to be completed and returned to Sr. Mary Elise before leaving June 2, 2003

Liturgy program (2 copies), INSTALLATION and BLESSING: Sister Kristine Anne Harpenau, OSB, Prioress, July 12, 2003

Typed schedule for INSTALLATION OF PRIORESS, July 12, 2003

Typed liturgy for Evening Prayer, with sheet music for canticle, no indication of date this was used

Sister Kristine Anne Harpenau, O.S.B., was elected prioress on June 2, 2003. She succeeded Sister Joella Kidwell, O.S.B. This folder contains materials used throughout the process of electing Sister Kristine Anne Harpenau, O.S.B., prioress on June 2, 2003, for a five-year term.