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After being invited to attend a meeting by friends in Petawawa in 1997 Rose-Anne Boucher joined the Associates’ group of the Pembroke CSJ. She was warmly welcomed and impressed with this small group of “spirited” women who were passionate and energized by the CSJ Charism and spirituality. They were soon to adopt the name “Weavers of the Creator’s Dream” as they lived out their commitment to participate in “bringing about a transformed church and planet through inclusive and active love”. One experience that remains a fond memory is the special “dance prayer” performed by the Weavers’ group at her retirement in June 2003. The group has since been invited to “dance” at the gathering in honour of Sr. Eleanor Serran (deceased) in Pembroke and at a diocesan CWL convention in Chalk River. First introduced to liturgical dance by Eleanor, the group felt especially privileged to continue this reverent and prayerful expression of their spirituality. Gatherings at the St. Joseph’s-on-the-Lake Convent, Pembroke have renewed her faith and led to an increase in spiritual growth. As the group explores the depths of the Charism through special days of reflection sponsored by the local Congregation, participates in aspects of the Chapter, in Associate led meetings re Nonviolence, in retreat days exploring the CSJ Spirituality , Rose-Anne has come to a more vibrant understanding of the Associate Vision of “transformed church and planet”. Hers is a desire to flesh out the ‘self-emptying/letting go” and be “transformed in Love”. The many gifts she has received through her experiences as an Associate have assisted her in journeying toward the life the Creator intends for her. The strong and Spirit-filled women of the Congregation (both “Sisters” and Associate members) have been great role models and mentors. As a Christian feminist, she feels doubly blessed by the female energy and ideology which permeate gatherings. Another appealing factor is the inclusive aspect of the Vision. Rose-Anne’s desire to grow in openness and love of all have found a home and an acceptance. Also important to her is the further exploration of the idea of “oneness” which she is just beginning to fully understand and envision. As a retired educator, she now has more time to devote to her passions… development of the Pembroke Associates’ group as a member of the new three-person Leadership team, time with family and friends, travel, volunteer work in her parish in Round Lake Centre and other local service groups as well as supporting two fellow Associates in their work in Guatemala through fundraising initiatives. In November 2005, a small Associates’ group will be initiated in Barry’s Bay. Rose-Anne and another local Associate member look forward to sharing the Charism and spirituality with people new to the movement. Will they become the second group of “dancing” Associates? Rose-Anne hopes so! What is guaranteed - they will come together, each bringing gifts and insights as they grow into a small faith community embracing and inspired by the Spirit.
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