Hill Connections
and Servants of Mary of Ladysmith
Hill Connections -- developed by Mary Pat Hill, OSM -- is both a free-lance ministry as well as a web site.
- HC Ministry: Mary, a Servant of Mary (see next listing), is available, on-line and on-site, for short and long term projects for those whose resources do not allow for a full-time staff member. Her primary areas are:
Social Justice Projects and Computer Assistance (individual training; designing and editing of newsletters, brochures, reports, and so on). Both areas of service are for social justice groups, schools, churches, religious communities, and individuals. To learn more, contact Hill Connections.
- HC Web Site: The mission is to link, nurture, and support Contemplation and Social Justice, faith with action.
This ministry seeks to be educational, formational, and inspirational -- particularly for youth, those seeking spirituality and meaning, faith communities, and social activists. HC works collaboratively with others to build a faith-based, just, sustainable, and peace-filled world. Marguerite Samz, OSM, assists with this outreach.
Servants of Mary (OSM) of Ladysmith, Wisconsin
The coordinators of this web site are members of the Servants of Mary of Ladysmith, Wisconsin -- a religious congregation of women dedicated to Gospel living, with Mary, Jesus' mother, as our model, under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows. Our community was founded in 1912 as the first U.S. congregation of Servants of Mary and is headquartered in Ladysmith.
Our Mission
Like Mary, to be compassionately present
in people's lives.
Our Vision
That all know the presence and love of God
and live in harmony with creation.
Core Values
Discipleship
Follow Jesus and pursue justice, mercy, and peace.
Community
Embrace unity enriched by diversity, nurture friendship, and welcome all in hospitality.
Compassion
Share others' joys and sorrows, and
respond with understanding.
Strategic Directions
As Servite women:
We stand with the oppressed and exploited
We stand for the dignity of women and children
We stand for life and against violence in all its forms.
We minister in five states in the fields of education, health care, pastoral ministry, and social action. We are part of a world-wide order of Servants of Mary (also known as Servites): brothers, Secular Servites, sisters, and priests.
About HC... includes:
Modified August 4, 2005.