"""From community records: """"Sister Helena Burns (born Bridget Burns) was born in Ireland August 6, 1831. Entered Community Aug. 18, 1847. Took vows August 15, 1853. Died Dec. 22, 1913. """"Sister Helena passed many years in Community, in fact was received by our venerable Foundress. She was employed as cook on several of our missions. Though unable even to read or write she was never quite reconciled to her condition of lay Sister. She seemed jealous of the attentions given to the Sisters according to age or rank. She was critical and self willed. With regret we saw her life drawing to its close without any signs of preparation for the great and final summons — the last two or three days she realize that death was approaching and tried to prepare for the great event. She received all the Last Sacraments and we hope during her last hours special graces were given to crown her long life in religion. May she rest in peace. Amen."""""""
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