2. 175th Anniversary

Mass and Picnic at Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics

August 16, 2009. Photos by Pat Morrison unless otherwise indicated.
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Precious Blood Sisters' choir sings during the Mass.
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Precious Blood Sisters' choir sings during the Mass.

  • Sisters of the Precious Blood and several area fraternal groups and their women’s auxiliaries led the entrance procession from Maria Stein Center to the outdoor Mass site.
  • Sisters of the Precious Blood and several area fraternal groups and their women’s auxiliaries led the entrance procession from Maria Stein Center to the outdoor Mass site.
  • Leading the entrance procession are representatives of the Maria Stein American Legion Post 571, the Knights of St. John, and following behind are the Ladies Auxiliary from Maria Stein and the Knights of Columbus, Council 2158, from Minster.
  • Precious Blood Father Kenneth Schroeder, who presided at the Mass, and Deacon John Schmeising, smile as Sister Florence Seifert offers opening remarks and welcome at the start of the Mass. Sister Florence is president of the Sisters of the Precious Blood.
  • Precious Blood Sisters' choir sings during the Mass.
  • More than two dozen Missionaries of the Precious Blood joined the celebration.
  • A majority of those attending the Aug. 16 Mass and picnic made it a family affair. These participants, of all ages, found a shady spot on the hillside.
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  • Among the 50-some Sisters of the Precious Blood on hand were Sisters Joan de Christopher from Cincinnati, Canice Werner from Dayton, and Joyce Langhals, now in Denver. At left is Sister Eucharia Gomba, a Sister of the Infant Jesus from Africa.
  • Precious Blood Sister Mary Garke (standing), director of the Office of Religious for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati talks with guests before the Mass.
  • The Reckers (mom, dad and seven children) drove from New Cleveland, Ohio, for the celebration. Shown here is Donald, 3 months, Herman, 11 and Robert, 10. The childrens' Great Aunt is Precious Blood Sister Nancy Recker.
  • Little Donald Recker found a comfy place to take a nap during the Mass: the arms of older brother Herman.
  • Precious Blood Sisters distributed Holy Communion to the more than 500 worshipers. Here Sisters Pat Gist (rear center) and Anna Maria Sanders offer Communion from the cup.
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  • Sister Barbara Ann Hoying. Maria Stein Center director, shares a moment with Andy Schlarman, who shuttled visitors to the Mass site and back in a handy golf cart. Photo by Sister Noreen Jutte, C.PP.S.
  • Sister Gladys Marie Lowe and Sister Marla Gipson enjoy a moment outside Maria Stein Center. Photo by Sister Noreen Jutte, C.PP.S.
  • Jane Ballweg of Chickasaw, Ohio, looks for familiar CPPS faces. Jane's sisters, Sisters Laura and Pat Will, are Sisters of the Precious Blood. Photo by Sister Noreen Jutte, C.PP.S.
  • Before and after Mass, visitors toured Maria Stein Center and viewed the congregation’s historical display. Photo by Sister Noreen Jutte, C.PP.S.
  • Sister Mary Anne Westerheide, right, welcomes visitors to one of the display tables. Photo by Sister Noreen Jutte, C.PP.S.
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