Sr. Jean Marie's Jubilee

These six women have known each other since they were 13 years old. Five of them were at our parish last weekend to help Sr. Jean Marie Faltus celebrate 50 years of religious service. This weekend Jean Marie is helping them celebrate their 50 year milestone.

The theme at Jean Marie's celebration was on being yeast in the leaven. It was a reminder of how we are all called to be the yeast -- to do our small part to create change around us.

As part of the refreshments there were a variety of breads.

Various breads were also used as centerpieces

as well as some rising dough.

Sr. Jean Marie:

Thank you for 50 years of

being "Yeast in the Leaven."

Happy Jubilee!

In 1961, Sr. Jean Marie Faltus entered Religious Life. Tomorrow (Saturday) she will celebrate 50 years of service.

She has taught at all levels from fourth grade to post-graduate classes at Creighton University. Thirteen years were spent at Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School teaching and as principal. She has lived in Omaha for 35 years, has attended St. Columbkille since 1996 and has been on the staff since 2001. She has spearheaded many ministries such as SPIRITuality ALIVE and Step Out and Serve.

The reception for her will be from 3:00 to 5:00 in the Steinhausen Center. We'll see if she brought Francie to celebrate.

Congratulations Jean Marie!