SISTER'S MINISTRIES

"Whatever work you do, do it well"

Sister Mary Ann Schepers is Prioress of the community.  As Prioress she strives to be a faithful shepherd leading all who come into her presence to the Good Shepherd.  Sr. Mary Ann feels that the words of Jesus, "With God all things are possible," and "The measure you give is the measure that comes back to you and more besides," have been a great source of strength.  In her role of leadership, her guiding principles and energy come from the Scriptures and the Rule of Benedict AND being out with nature.  She is, as some would say, the CEO of the spiritual and temporal welfare of Holy Spirit Monastery.

sistermaryann@holyspiritmonastery.com

Sister Christine Marie Fendel is sub-Prioress of the community and is recently retired from the San Bernardino City Unified School District in the Early Start Program for the mentally and physically challenged babies from birth to three years old.  Sister also worked with the parents instructing them in ways to assist their child.  She is a volunteer in the parish "Ministry of Love" group who make visits to the sick, elderly and infirm recovering in care facilities and in their homes.

Sister Doris Market is a retired Director of Religious Education most recently from  St. Frances X. Cabrini Parish in Yucaipa, CA.  Before retirement she was responsible for faith formation and Sacrament preparation of the elementary age children and recruiting catechists needed for this instruction.   She has enjoyed seeing how God touches people in their lives.  She now spends her time working in the monastery gardens, taking art classes and assisting with various chores at the monastery.

sisterdoris@holyspiritmonastery.com

Sister Joan Marie Sasse, OSB    

Every once in a while, someone comes along who has the ability to help us shift our focus on life and thus create wonderful changes.  Sister Joanie, with a background in Education, Theology, and Neuro Llinguistic Programming, (NLP), is the author of seven audio tapes dealing with meditation, relaxation and healing.  Her workshops touch upon these areas plus much more.  Learn how to manage change and stress in your life.  "Stop beating yourself up and start building yourself up.  It's never too late to change."  See more about her ministry on the Retreat page of this site.