Heart Notes May 2013

Heart Notes
The Newsletter of Hannah's House...Maternity Home With a Heart
SECOND HOME BLESSING
518 West Fourth Street
PO Box 1413
Mishawaka, IN 46546
Tel: 574.254.7271
Fax: 574.254.5310
The Heart Notes newsletter is published
three times per year, by Hannah’s House,
518 West Fourth Street,
PO Box 1413 Mishawaka, IN 46546
www.MaternityHomeWithaHeart.org
Spring 2013
Issue 2 — Volume 16
HANNAH’S HOUSE WISH LIST
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Donations of cash to fund additional home is our greatest need
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Gift cards for grocery stores such as: Meijer's, Martins, Wal-Mart,
Sam’s, Target, Kroger's, etc.
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Gift cards at stores for maintenance
needs such as: Menards, Lowes, Home
Depot, etc.
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Transpo Bus passes
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Body Wash for moms
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Twin bed mattress pads (6) for new home
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Paper products - paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins,
garbage bags, and paper plates
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Cleaning supplies - Laundry detergent, Dish soap, Lysol wipes,
Disinfectant spray, Scrubbing bubbles, Toilet bowl cleaner,
Dishwasher soap, and Hand soap
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New bassinets (not wicker)
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Large Diaper bags
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Crib sheets and bassinette sheets
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Gift cards for Family Dollar, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, etc.
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Gas Grills (2)
Hannah’s House Board
Linda Hammond, President
Mike Druley, Vice-President
Alicia Redinger, Secretary
Steve Pajakowski, Treasurer
Pam Austin
Beth Bubik
Fr. Paul Doyle, CSC
Judy Fean
Sheila Felinski
Judi Hurst
Drew Johnson
Betty Morris
Keely Paston
Sr. Agnes Marie Regan, OSF
Bro. Roy Smith, CSC
Hannah’s House Staff
Executive Director
Bill Killilea
Director
of Programming
Andrea Popielski
Group Facilitator,
Family Resource Coordinator
Sheila Holody
Family Resource Coordinator
Kristi Kubicki
INVEST Coordinator
Kathleen Doyle
Dad’s Support Group
Matt Garber
House Parents
Sue Guljas
Judy Harder
Rebecca Varga
Relief House parents
Melinda Miller
Nancy Schipper
Juanita Townsell
Mary Jane Willoughby
Volunteer Coordinator
Mary Andrews
Business Manager
Erin Price
Check us out on the web...www.MaternityHomeWithaHeart.org
Hannah’s House celebrated the completion of their second home, the Killilea
Home, on Friday, May 10, 2013. The Killilea Home,
located at 505 West Fourth Street in Mishawaka, is named
in honor of Diane and Bill Killilea, founding members of
Hannah’s House twenty years ago. Over two hundred
people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony along with
Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood and Bishop Kevin C.
Rhoades, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, who
blessed the home. Bishop Rhoades called the mission of
Hannah’s House, “a true witness of love, practicing
Christ’s commitment to act in love and kindness.” He
thanked the many donors, contributors, and volunteers
that have enabled the mission to become a reality in the
community. The second home will care for
approximately twenty
women and twenty babies
annually. An additional
$200,000.00 (annually) in
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
financial support will be
needed to fund this new
home - funding will cover
Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood such things as salaries and
programs. The first home is
and Bill Killilea
currently filled and women
should be moving in to the
new home by June, 2013.
Bill Killilea, Executive Director,
The first home, located at Linda Hammond, Board President
518 West Fourth Street,
and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
has been named the Leep
Home, in honor of Karen
and Mike Leep, who have
been generous supporters of
Mike and Karen Leep
Hannah’s House
for a very long
time. The Leep
Home currently
serves over
twenty-eight
women and
twenty-eight
The Leep Home
The Killilea Home
babies annually.
518 West Fourth Street
Mishawaka
505 West Fourth Street
Mishawaka
Volume 16 Issue 2
May 2013
Hannah’s House
Mission Statement
Believing in the sanctity
of life & the innate value
of each person, Hannah's
House
is
a
Catholic/
Christian maternity home
that
provides
a
safe
e n v i r o n m e n t ,
programming
&
for
physical,
the
support
emotional & spiritual well
being of pregnant young
women.
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Hannah’s House would like to thank everyone who
contributed to the remodeling of our second home
Ace Maytag
American Kitchen and Bath
American Olean Midwest
Pauline and Craig Beutel
Mike Bubik - Project Manager
Christianson Furniture
Comfort Sleep
Concrete Recycling Center, Inc.
Deluxe Painting - Kim, Dawn, Morgan, and Alex Evans
Kathy Doyle
Pat and Mike Druley
Electrical Workers 153 - Garman Electric
Fourth Fridays in Downtown Mishawaka
Futon Factory
Granger Sunrise Rotary
Gurley Leep Automotive Group, Inc.
Linda and Don Hammond
Hannah’s House staff and residents
Raymond Hinz
Hoosier Hardwood Floors - Dean Yoder
Sheila and Allan Holody
Jordan Transfer - Bill Huys
Ben’s Custom Tile - Ben Kajzer
Bill Killilea - Assistant Project Manager
Knights of Columbus #1878 - Brad Soule Grand Knight
Knights of Columbus Notre Dame Council
LaSalle Bristol
Joyce Lockman
Mid City Supply
Momper Insulation
Mike Nate
Mike Pajakowski
Place Builders
Sam’s Club
Faculty, staff and students of the St. Anthony’s Right to Life Group
St. Bavo Music Ministry
Sherwin Williams - Granger Store
Sign A Rama
Sister Agnes Marie Regan, OSF
Sisters of St. Francis, Mishawaka
Stahl Heating and Air Conditioning
Trippel Plumbing
Ken Wagner
Ines Walsh
Whirlpool Corporation
Mary Jane Willoughby
Don Zalas
Zeeland Lumber & Supply
Volume 16, Issue 2
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20th Reunion Celebration
Hannah’s House hosted their 20th Reunion and Luncheon on Friday,
May 10, 2013 for the many women and their children that have called
Hannah’s House their home over the past twenty years. Since opening
in 1993, Hannah’s House has served over 500 women and babies!
Over 70 people attended the reunion which included 25 former
residents, 6 current residents,
4 fathers and 33 children.
After the luncheon, the
attendees paraded over to the
new house where the mothers,
fathers and families were
blessed by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South. Former resident,
Ruby, spoke at the dedication about what Hannah’s House has meant to her.
Ruby (former resident) and Karen DeLucenay
On behalf of Hannah’s House family, we want to thank every volunteer!
No matter what role you take, big or small - everything you do changes lives!
We could not do it without you!
On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Hannah’s House offered a special sneak peak of the new home with tours of the house while we
were remodeling. The staff was happy to show their appreciation to the volunteers by preparing all the food as part of the
Open House celebration.
We would like to thank our community partners for donating door prizes for our volunteers:
Kelly Cares Foundation, Blackthorn Golf Club and LaSalle Grill.
We would like to announce our lucky winners from our Open House:
Samantha Gramm - iPad Mini
David Bruneel - $50 Simon Mall Gift Card
Cami Soule - Kelly Cares Foundation Gift Bag filled with ND jersey, ND baseball cap, coffee cup, pen and note pad
Jen Zody - 2 Courtesy Passes for complimentary 18 hole green fee at Blackthorn Golf Club
Betty Morris - 2 Courtesy Passes for complimentary 18 hole green fee at Blackthorn Golf Club
Jeanne Mayer - $50 LaSalle Grill Gift Certificate
Hannah’s House needs your help
If you are interested in volunteering at Hannah’s House, please contact Mary Andrews, volunteer coordinator at
574-254-7271 or mary@hannahshousemichiana.com. Our current volunteer needs include:
St. Anthony’s Right to Life Group
4th Degree Knights of Columbus
Yard help: any time during the week - this entails weeding, watering, pruning, etc. If interested, please
contact Joel Yoder at joel@heartlandrvs.com
 Help at Hannah’s House on Thursday and Saturday from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm. We
need help with childcare, answering the door and phone during our Learn and Earn Program.
 Office help: Monday - Friday. If interested, please contact Erin Price at erin@hannahshousemichiana.com or
574-254-7271.
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Volume 16, Issue 2
Honoring the Memory of
Diane Killilea
Our Woman
Women of Hope Luncheon
Supports the Bridge of Hope program
On March 21, 2013, over three hundred people gathered at Morris Park Country Club for our
4th Annual Women of Hope Luncheon and Silent Auction honoring the memory of Diane
Killilea, founding board member of Hannah’s House. The Women of Hope Luncheon which
supports the Bridge of Hope program, a church-based approach to ending homelessness for
single mothers, featured guest speaker, Paqui Kelly, co-founder of Kelly Cares Foundation. We
are thankful to all the underwriters, bidders, patrons, and volunteers for a great team effort
which raised over $30,000 for the Bridge of Hope program.
Paqui Kelly, Co-Founder of
The Bridge of Hope program has the ability to serve eight mothers and families concurrently by
Kelly Cares Foundation
the end of 2013. We have four current mentoring groups and two potential groups waiting to be
officially formed and trained. The first mom to officially transition from living at Hannah’s
House to the Bridge of Hope program happened in the Fall of 2012!
In the future, more mentoring groups will be needed to work with the new BOH participants. If your church would be interested in
learning more about becoming a mentoring church, please call Kristi Kubicki at 574-256-8325 or Sheila Holody at 574-383-0683
or contact them by email at kristi@hannahshousemichiana.com or sheila@hannahshousemichiana.com.
Carol Anderson
Kelly Bowman
Kathy Bussman
Melissa Fowler-Nelson
Larry & Janice Gates
Jan Hamman
Joan Hardig
Janet Hughes
Norma Napoli
Maggie Noll (aka Ruth)
Helen O’Malley
Shirley Portolese
Debbey Proven
Gerry Ritchhart
Amy Roos
Kathy Seidl
Theresa Sharpe
In Memory of:
In Honor of:
Donna Botich
Herlinda Cocquyt
Henrietta Ferguson
Betty Geerligs
Elizabeth Isban
Diane Killilea (six recognitions)
Our Mothers
Liz Sery
Phyllis J.C. Wallace
Marian Wendowski
Mary Ann Zgodzinski
Guinn (Bridge of Hope mom)
JoAnne Bauer (two recognitions)
Jan Hamman
Linda Hammond
Sheila Holody
Judi Hurst
Leslie (former resident)
Laura Lears
Julie McNamee
Audean Menges
Loretta Ritschard
Katherine Smessaert
TRIBUTES
Paqui Kelly, Tricia Sloma,
Linda Hammond and Bill Killilea
The Killilea Family
Mike Druley, Board Vice President, presenting a picture
of Diane and Bill Killilea to be displayed in the new
home to Bill Killilea and Bill’s daughter Kari Wuszke.
In memory of:
Our unborn children
Sharon (Black) Hoffman
Don Covert
The Curran Family
Baby Doran
Emily M. Nugteren
Wayne R. Wallace
Timothy Walsh
In honor of:
Amy Barrett
A.J. Bellia
Mike and Carolyn Chartier
Rev. Paul Doyle, CSC
Lauren Eshowsky’s 9th birthday
Bill Kelley
Mary Roos
Rhonda Williams
Founding Board Member of
Hannah’s House
Our Generous
Women of Hope Sponsors
James and Carol Basney
Stephen and Kathie Carter
Gates Chevy World, Inc.
Gurley Leep Automotive Group
Goodwill Industries of Michiana
Michael and Marcia Hammes
Kelly Cares Foundation
Bill and Jan Killilea
Kevin and Kathy Killilea
Irv and Bonnie Kloska
Kruggel, Lawton, & Co.
Tom and Katy Lindenman
We would like to thank Karen
DeLucenay for her dedication
and years of service to Hannah’s
House. Karen made Hannah’s
House a home. We would not be
where we are today without the
leadership of Karen.
Thank You!
CONGRATULATIONS TO SISTER AGNES MARY DONOVAN!
Sister Agnes Mary Donovan, Sister of Life, received the Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae medal
on April 3, 2013, shown here with board member Sister Agnes Marie Regan, OSF. Hannah’s
House was in attendance at the dinner and medal ceremony.
Heart Notes
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Volume 16, Issue 2
BABY SHOWERS ...THAT SHOWER SO MUCH LOVE!
Hannah’s House would like to thank our unique donors
and volunteers for their time, talent and treasures
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B&B Organic Express - B&B Organic buys fresh, organic fruits and vegetables and distributes them throughout
Michiana to stores, buying clubs, daycare centers, corporations and individuals who all value healthy eating. For the last
three years, B&B Organics has been donating high quality, organic fruits and vegetables to Hannah’s House. Each week
is a surprise depending on the season and availability! The menu is always changing at Hannah’s House as our women
learn to prepare the variety of produce that we receive from B&B Organic! For more information about B&B Organic,
please visit www.bborganicexpress.com.
Cutie Clips for Charity - Volunteerism starts young for Mia Killilea and Maddie Eckrich. They started a hair ties and
bows business and donated their proceeds to Hannah’s House.
Chris Daniels - We would like to thank Chris Daniels for mowing the lawn every week! Thank you for your dedication
to Hannah’s House.
4th Fridays in Downtown Mishawaka - accepted donations and in return donated their proceeds to Hannah’s House on
Friday, March 22, 2013. Their donations included a new refrigerator from Ace Maytag Home Appliance Center. For
more information about 4th Fridays in Downtown Mishawaka, please visit www.4thfridaysinmishawaka.com.
Homeward Bound Walk/Run - The Homeward Bound Walk/Run on April 6, 2013 was a huge success. The walk
against homelessness raised over $2,700 for Hannah’s House.
Knights of Columbus Council #1878 - The Knights of Columbus hosted a Spaghetti Supper on
February 8, 2013. The night was a huge success and they raised $2,613 for Hannah’s House!
MAAC Property Services - We would like to thank MAAC Property Services for our snow removal
all winter! You did a fantastic job and we really appreciated it.
Master’s Salon - We would like to thank Master’s Salon of Granger and everyone who
Brad Soule from the Knights of Columbus
treated themselves to a designer haircut, express pedicure, express manicure or upper
Council #1878 is giving Bill Killilea a
body massage, for an amazing spa day on March 17, 2013. They raised $1,571 for
check from the Spaghetti Supper
Hannah’s House! And a special thank you to Juli Peterson and her staff for treating our
residents to haircuts, massages, manicures and pedicures every 8 weeks. You make a difference in the lives of our moms!
Notre Dame students from Ryan Hall - Thank you for the help you give at the monthly Family Support Group
meetings as well as the Christmas presents. You are surely a faithful and loyal group and we appreciate all that you do.
Saint Mary’s Students from Le Mans Hall - Thank you for the support you give Hannah’s House by helping at the
monthly Family Support Group meetings, the Spaghetti Supper, Baby Showers, get-togethers and office help. You were
outstanding and we loved getting to know you all!
Strikeout Tournament - Adams High School Girls Softball Team donated the proceeds from the May 11, 2013
Strikeout Tournament at Belleville Softball Complex to Hannah’s House! Thanks to all eight teams and to the umpires
and staff!
Grants
Hannah’s House would like to thank the following organizations who have provide us with recent
grants:
 Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
 Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend - Annual Bishop’s Appeal grant
 Our Sunday Visitor, Inc.
 Charlie Tippmann Foundation
 Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation
Master’s Salon staff
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Thank you to all of the groups that have hosted baby showers for the moms at Hannah’s House. Groups come and throw a party,
complete with decorations, games, prizes, munchies, cake and punch! It is wonderful getting to know other moms from the
community. These moms have so much to share and know just what that little one needs. And just what that mom needs!
Everyone is so Generous and Gives so much more than Love! The moms, babies, and staff at Hannah’s House thank you for
your thoughtfulness and your ongoing care of the women at Hannah’s House.
 Melanie’s baby shower: February 8 - hosted by the Queen of Peace women’s group (Melissa Rosswurm)
 Hiliary’s baby shower: March 24 - hosted by the Women at LeMans Hall at Saint Mary’s College (Morgan Talamates)
 Tiffany’s baby shower: April 27 - hosted by the Mishawaka Ward of Women of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints ( Kristina Phelps)
 Jamie’s baby shower: May 12 - hosted by Christi Nelson’s Family and friends with some gifts from Amy Neimier
 Jasmine’s shower: scheduled for June 2 - hosted by CMA -Catholic Moms in Action (Kristi Kubicki)
Hannah’s House Night at the Cove
Saturday, July 27th 7:05 pm
Join Hannah’s House as the South Bend Silver Hawks take on the West Michigan Whitecaps on Saturday, July 27 at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets on sale for $10.00 includes: entrance to the game, Silver Hawks baseball hat, hot dog and small drink.
Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Checks should be made payable to Hannah’s House. Contact Erin Price at
erin@hannahshousemichiana.com or 574-254-7271 to reserve your tickets today! Tickets are limited.
LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP?
Baby Bottle Fundraiser - Your change, changes lives...Drop your spare change in the bottle and touch the lives of
many… Please contact Mary Andrews at 574-254-7271 to receive baby bottles for you or your organization.
 Do you have a car you don’t need? Donate your car to Hannah’s House! We will sell it for you and provide you
with a tax receipt for the value of the car.
 Does your company offer Dress Down Days/Casual Fridays? We would appreciate your business considering Hannah’s
House as a recipient of this sponsored event.
We would like to thank the employees at Trinity Health and Radiology, Inc.
for choosing Hannah’s House as their charity for Dress Down Days! Together they raised close to $1,000!
 Want a chance to win Notre Dame Football 2013 Season Tickets? Be the envy of your friends with two season tickets to
(6) Notre Dame home football games. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Checks should be made payable to Hannah’s
House. Tickets can be purchased through the mail or in person at 518 West 4th Street, PO Box 1413, Mishawaka, IN 46546.
Drawing to be held on August 21, 2013. Contact Erin Price at erin@hannahshousemichiana.com or 574-254-7271 for more
information. SCORE A TOUCHDOWN FOR HANNAH’S HOUSE!
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Aug. 31
TEMPLE
Sept. 21
MICHIGAN STATE
Sept. 28
OKLAHOMA
1 ticket for $5
Oct. 19
USC
3 tickets for $10
Nov. 2
NAVY
10 tickets for $25
Nov. 23
BYU