Basilian Sisters welcome associates

FOX CHASE MANOR, Pa. - On the Feast of the Entry into the Temple of the Mother of God, Katherine Zin and Stephanie Wowchuk became associates of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great. Pledging themselves to join the sisters "one in spirit," Ms. Zin and Ms. Wowchuk pledged to "grow in and deepen their baptismal commitment by sharing in the life of prayer, community and service to the Sisters of St. Basil the Great." This covenant is made for one year and renewed yearly on the same date.

Seven others, Tess Bury, Elizabeth Wolfrum, Helen Reiche, Marie Harmaty, Sandy Repitcky, Patricia Repitcky, Anna Rad and Jean Chromczak renewed their commitment at the same Vespers Service on November 21, 2000. Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski, provincial superior, congratulated all of the associates for their spirit of sacrifice as they, like Mary, entered the Temple and formed a covenant with God and the sisters.

This was also a time to congratulate Sandra Repitcky for her willingness to assume responsibility as coordinator of the Basilian associates in the Philadelphia area.

Ms. Repitcky has been an associate member since 1997. The associate membership offers each member the shared experience of coming together and engaging in the spirit and mission of the sisters.

"Being an associate has been both rewarding and gratifying," said Ms. Repitcky. "I am appreciative and thankful for the comaraderie exhibited by the sisters and associates. Being a Basilian Associate member is like coming home again."

Those interested in becoming a member, may contact the Sisters of St. Basil the Great, 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046-4198; (215) 379-0628.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, February 25, 2001, No. 8, Vol. LXIX

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