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Spirituality and the Arts - Our Conference for the Associates of the Society of St. Margaret was held on Thursday, July 15 and Friday, July 16.
It was presented by the Rev. Canon Victoria R. Sirota, SSM Associate,
and Dr. Robert Sirota.

The Rev. Canon Victoria R. Sirota

The participants had an opportunity to reflect on the way in which the arts inspire our spirituality and deepen our relationship with God. The addresses included:

  • The Artistic Journey of the Soul: Openness to Other by Vicki Sirota
  • The Act of Creation: The Struggle Within by Bob Sirota
  • Living Life with the Fullness of God’s Creation, a collaborative effort of Vicki and Bob Sirota

Through architecture, visual arts, literature, and especially music, the presentations and discussions considered the creative journey, balance, rebirth, renewal and joy! It was truly an enlightening and informative conference!

What is an Associate?

An Associate of the Society of St. Margaret is a person desirous of sharing in the life and work of the Sisters while pursuing one’s own particular Christian vocation. Associates are women and men, some are ordained, but all are persons for whom the Eucharist holds a central place in their spiritual lives. Associate membership is open to all the baptized, of whatever denominational affiliation.

Associates develop a Rule of Life with the assistance of a member of the Community serving as Director of Associates. Associates have a special bond with the Sisters based on shared values. Their relationship is one of mutual support. Associates are remembered daily in the prayers of the Sisters and are welcome as visitors in all Houses of the Society. For their part, Associates pray daily for the life and ministry of the Sisters, assist the Sisters in various projects as they are able and if possible, make financial contributions. Associates need to maintain contact with the Sisters and are encouraged to visit the Houses of the Society regularly. Those living at a distance from any of the SSM Houses should be in touch by writing the Director of Associates at least once a year.

Additional information about becoming an Associate of the Society of St. Margaret is available upon request. We welcome your inquiry. Associate members hold a valued place in the life of SSM.

How Do I Become an Associate?
If you would like more information, please contact:
Sr. Mary Gabriel, SSM
St. Margaret's Convent
17 Highland Park Street
Boston, MA 02119-1436
617-445-8961 x169
FAX 1-617-445-7120
E-Mail to: Sr. Mary Gabriel, SSM

Some of Our Associates

Our newest Associates

Lillian Fuchs
received in Boston on July 2,2011

Elaine Cohen
received in Boston on June 27, 2010

The Rev. Michael Marrone
received in Boston on February 7, 2010

Dante Tavolaro
received in Boston on July 23, 2009

Sr. Mary Gabriel, SSM (Left), Janet Fish, Karen Anderson, and Linda Balutis(right)
received in New Hartford 7/24/09

Judith Bertlesman(left) and Christine Tisa (right) with Sr. Mary Gabriel, 2008

The Rev. Liz Zivanov

Jane Lynch

Ann Wichelns

Anne O'Connor

The Rev. Cecelia Perry

The Rev. Jan Matter

The Rev. Jill Beimdeik

Pat Binkley

Mary Hardwick

The Rev. Philip Byrum

Mary Lou Davis

Rosemary Sullivan

Sharon Strzalkowski

The Rev. Dr. Bill Harrison

Dr. Carissima Faust

Helen MacCallum

Dr. Victor E. Hill IV

The Rev. Kate Bryant

The Rev. Tim Crellin and his family

The Rev. Peg Thomas

Susan Garcia

Sun Spriggs

Joan LaFayette

Evelyn Starczewski

The Rev. Sarah Lewis

Vincent Watty

The Rev. Judith Mitchell

Louicilia Juste and Ida Collin
with Sr. Marie Margaret

Enjoying St. Margaret's Day in New Hartford
Front row: Jeff Knox (Associate), Gail Knox (new Associate), Sr. Mary Gabriel, SSM, Lois Walsh (new Associate), Doug Walsh. Back row: the Rev. Barbara Groves (Associate), the Rev. Sarah Lewis (Associate), the Rev. Richard Lewis, and the Rev. Jean Skinner (Associate)

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bowes

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