December 1st is the birthday of Mary Teofila Sullivan, Sister John Mary, F.S.E. (Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist), daughter of Darlene and Bob Sullivan, sister of John, Jim, Bobby, Paul, Tim, Mike, Margaret, Ella and Peter, auntie, cousin and friend to all the rest of us.
Sr. John Mary is a Life, Marriage and Family Program Specialist for the Archdiocese of Vancouver, directing Parent and Marriage ministries and outreach. Her work is amazing and takes her to a variety of places and gatherings where she presents on topics involving the understanding of the dignity of the human person, made in the image and likeness of God, who is Love.
Mary, like her mom and dad, is incredibly inspirational. A read of page 20-21 of the article posted here is a perfect example. Last year, she and two other sisters hosted some young women on a trip to the mountains for skiing and snowshoeing. I get a kick out of a Phoenix Sullivan skiing in full habit in the mountains of B.C.! By the way, I believe the headline of this article is the best headline ever crafted!
What a blessing Sr. John Mary is to our family! As Stephanie Sullivan has posted on her Facebook page, "Paul’s sister, Sister John Mary, the coolest, fun person ever!" (See Mary's knife juggling skills here.)
Happy birthday, beloved cousin, and may you have 82 more healthy ones, by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.
God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.
Love,
Patty
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