Spring 2015 - Ursuline Sisters
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Spring 2015 - Ursuline Sisters
News Vol. 6 No. 1 Spring 2015 Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Sr. Jane Quinlan Elected to General Government A new Congregational Leadership Team was elected on the feast of St. Ursula, Oct. 21, 2014, during a General Chapter in Pune, India. The work of the Congregational Leadership Team is to foster the mission of the Congregation in the Church throughout the world. The members of the new Team are Sr. Bimla Minj (India) as Congregational Leader; and her assistants, Sr. Nirmala Kujur (India), Sr. Bernadette Mwavita (DR Congo), and Sr. Jane Quinlan (US). Sr. Jyoti Kiro (India) is the secretary. The term of office is six years. Sr. Bimla Minj, Sr. Bernade1e Mwavita, Sr. Jane Quinlan and Sr. Nirmala Kujar Sister Jane Quinlan, from the US Province, moved to Belgium to take up her new post in February. The Leadership Team lives together in Brussels in a three-story building called the Generalate, located next to the Botanical Gardens in one of the busiest parts of the city. Sr. Jane reflects on her new position and move, “On Feb. 18th I arrived at the National Airport of Belgium, located in the village of Zaventem, at about 10 km from the center of Brussels. While on my way to my new home, I noticed about 15 traffic signals unique to Belgium, puzzling crossroad signs, and bike lanes precariously close to the flow of traffic. It took over a week to convince myself that I could ever drive in Belgium. After a few initial lessons and after studying “Driving in Belgium from A to Z,” I now feel confident behind the wheel of the Toyota. I watched the movie If It’s Tuesday, This Must be Belgium and chuckled at how we Americans are viewed abroad. I come under the heading of ‘expat’ (expatriate). The culture and habits that make Belgium a unique place to live are often noted by other Americans I’ve met. One example is that the one city can carry two names, one in French and one in Flemish. Thus Antwerp and Anvers are the same place. Taking up residence in another country as well as getting used to the food, weather, and driving patterns is always a challenge. As Mark Twain said after one of his visits to Belgium, ‘In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.’ This is a little exaggerated, but there is some truth to it. I see my horizons widening over the next 6 years. I look forward to getting to know the culture and life experience of each sister. This prospect gives me joy as we move into a future filled with hope for our Ursuline Congregation.” Letter from the Provincial The Ursuline Sisters and Associates of Tildonk strive to make God known and loved. We make a difference in society through the witness of our life profoundly rooted in God; a life of simplicity, harmony, mutuality and hospitality. (Mission Statement) Dear Co-Ministers, You are our co-ministers, those who are with us in the ministry. As such we come to know you, love you and respect you. In the first verse of his poem, A Prayer in Spring, Robert Frost says: O, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day; And give us not to think so far away As the uncertain harvest; keep us here All simply in the springing of the year. Sr. Catherine Talia As human beings we are frequently jumping ahead in life. As you read this edition of the Newsletter, try to stay in the present reality of the people featured, Sisters Meghan, Jane, Edith and our African and Indian Sisters who have benefited from your generosity. We are proud of all of our Ursuline Sisters and Associates. We are happy that your generosity contributes to our well-being and to our ability to carry out our mission, “…to make God known and loved; to make a difference in society through the witness of our life profoundly rooted in God; a life of simplicity, harmony, mutuality and hospitality.” May the new life of spring bring you new life so that you may continue to make a difference. Sister Catherine Talia, OSU Province Leader 2 Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Provincial Leadership Provincial Catherine Talia, OSU Councilors Judith O’Connor, OSU Valerie Heinonen, OSU Barbara Gooding, OSU Mr. Frost’s words are my hopes. In spite of the long winter, in spite of the daily difficulties we encounter, “keep us here”. In gratitude, Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk News Vol. 6, No. 1 Spring 2015 81-15 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11432-1308 (718) 591-0681 Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk News is a publication of the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk, US Province. Development/ Mission Advancement Office Development and Communications Manager Hope Motreuil - ext. 2003 hmotreuil@tildonkursuline.org Special Events Planner Elizabeth Wilson - ext. 2060 lwilson@tildonkursuline.org Major Donor Outreach Director Máiréad M. Barrett, OSU mbarrett@tildonkursuline.org 186 Middle Road Blue Point, NY 11715 (631) 363-2422 website: www.tildonkursuline.org Spotlight on Service Sr. Meghan ~ Teacher, Coach, Minister, Mentor When Sr. Meghan was called to religious life, she never imagined that she would end up ministering at her alma mater, Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset. Sr. Meghan professed her first vows on June 28, 2003 and her Final Profession was on June 10, 2006. Sr. Meghan McArdle “It is hard to explain the Why in responding to God’s invitation to enter Religious life. There was no loud boom or phone call or major event that helped me realize my call,” said Sr. Meghan. The definition of calling is an inner urge; strong impulse. While she was happy teaching and living her life she kept having that inner urge to discern religious life. Sr. Meghan was taught by the Ursulines at St. William the Abbott, where the Sisters had an impact on her. “I always admired how the Sisters were real people who laughed and had fun while living a life dedicated to God.” While discerning religious life Sr. Meghan looked into different religious communities and their Founders and Foundresses. She was particularly inspired by St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursuline Sisters, and believed she was called to be part of a community that was trying to walk in St. Angela’s footsteps. Her first ministry as an Ursuline was at her alma mater, Our Lady of Mercy Academy, where she currently teaches 10th and 11th graders Theology and coaches JV Volleyball and Varsity Softball. She also served as Campus Minister for a few years. “The best part of my ministry is being with the students and teaching them that God is part of their lives every day.” Sr. Meghan feels very comfortable at Our Lady of Mercy as she knows its history and is excited to help build its future. During the summer she ministers at another alma mater, St. William the Abbot, directing the Vacation Bible School. She has run the summer camp for the past fifteen years. This has given her the opportunity to reconnect with the community. Some of the children who have attended camp are children of Sr. Meghan’s classmates. She enjoys bringing God to young children and gets to speak about God in a different way...through songs and dances. Sr. Meghan is also the co-host of Guided by Grace on Telecare. The program is a panel discussion where Catholic women share their experiences of faith and spirituality. Sr. Meghan is a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University, where she played 4 years of varsity softball. She continued her education at St. John’s University earning a Masters in Moral Theology. In her spare time she coaches her niece’s volleyball team and plays softball. “I love my life. I am blessed and truly happy to be a part of the Ursulines, which allows me to be my authentic self.” St. Ursula Center has space available for meetings, conferences and family events. For more information, contact Sandy Horan at 631-363-2422, ext. 2004 or shoran@tildonkursuline.org Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk 3 Spotlight on Service Our Ministries The following are ministries and organizations employing Ursuline Sisters or receiving subsidized or volunteer services from Ursuline Sisters. Author, Children’s Books Consultant, Corporate Responsibility Education Department, Diocese of Rockville Centre New Ground, Hempstead, NY Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, Rockville Centre, NY United Nations Educational Programs Weston Priory, Weston, VT Schools Our Lady of Fatima, Jackson Heights, NY Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Syosset, NY Our Lady of Victory, West Haven, CT St. Gregory the Great, Danbury, CT Parishes Nativity BVM, Ozone Park, NY Our Lady of Grace, Howard Beach, NY Our Lady of Victory, West Haven, CT St. Gregory the Great, Bellerose, NY St. Gregory the Great, Danbury, CT St. John Nepomucene, Bohemia, NY St. Margaret, Middle Village, NY St. Thomas the Apostle, Oxford, CT St. William the Abbot, Seaford, NY Spirituality Tabor Retreat Center, Oceanside, NY St. Ursula Center, Blue Point, NY Healthcare/Hospice/Holistic Maria Regina, Brentwood, NY St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY St. Ursula Convent, Blue Point, NY UST Holistic Therapies Congratulations Sr. Edith Menegus Sister Edith, the Director of Pastoral Care at St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson was selected as a Finalist for the 2014 Patrick J. Scollard Leadership Award presented by Catholic Health Services of Long Island. 4 Sr. Edith Menegus and James O’Connor, Chief Administrator Officer, St. Charles Hospital Talented leadership is the cornerstone of successful organizations and the Staff at St. Charles is very grateful to Sister Edith’s colleagues who have chosen to recognize her for her contributions to Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Recognizing and supporting the efforts of values-based leaders like Sister Edith, ensures the hospital staff of continued success in meeting their mission to the people of the communities they serve. We congratulate Sister Edith for this honor and we wish her good success as she continues to serve Catholic Health Services and St. Charles Hospital. International International Financial Aid Fund The Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk US Province is a part of a larger international congregation which includes provinces in Belgium, India, and the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as Sisters in Guyana and Canada. The International Financial Aid Fund was created to assist our international Sisters working in impoverish areas of the world. Our financial help supports projects that provide care for the sick, education for the poor, and healthy environments for our Sisters and their students. Our hope is to encourage sustainability, self-sufficiency and empower the poor. Some of the projects that IFAF helped to support in 2014 are: India: IFAF funds provided support of novitiate sisters as they complete their studies to become teachers and nurses. A compound wall was built around the Ursuline English Medium School to provide security for the children. Two septic tanks at the health center were repaired. Democratic Republic of Congo: Funds were provided for an Education project the Sisters are working on with the Jesuit Refugee Service volunteers helping traumatized and displaced youth. Our Sisters provide education in the primary and secondary levels. They are currently developing an online university. They Children in the Ursuline English Medium School in India have 60 young refugees studying online with emphasis on peace, faith and spirituality. Sister Esperance Hamuli explains, “To me education is about dignity. It’s about giving children — who have nothing — a way to engage in the society around them and do something with their lives besides contribute to the violence that surrounds them.” Children in the Jesuit Refugee Service nursery in DR Congo Class for displaced women and children in DR Congo Our Sisters also received a grant from CHS Caregivers Fund providing an ambulance to both the Ranchi and Ambikur Provinces. The CHS Caregivers Fund was initiated by the Catholic Healthcare Services (CHS) employees to assist fellow caregivers who struggle just to obtain basic resources to care for those desperately in need. Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk 5 Why I Give Helen Brown, Howard Beach, NY As a lifelong resident of Howard Beach, it was only natural that my siblings and I attend Our Lady of Grace School staffed by the Ursuline Sisters. While there I made lasting friendships with many of the sisters, in particular, Sister Paula Carey. I visited her after she was transferred to Seafood, Connecticut, Bellerose and finally Blue Point. In fact, for a few years, I accompanied Sister Paula to Fordham University once a week, as nuns were not permitted to travel alone on public transportation in the 50s. This only strengthened our friendship. I can thank the Sisters for reinforcing the faith I received from my parents and for getting to know many of the saints I otherwise would never have known. “The Sisters dedicated their entire lives to children with little in return.” The Sisters dedicated their entire lives to the children with little in return. It is only natural that I give back to help them in their retirement. Many people are unaware that the diocese does not help the nuns and that they are on their own to survive. To give a little each month or annually is not too much to ask of their former students who (in my case) received a wonderful education for practically nothing. Would you like to share your reason? Please call 631-363-2422, ext. 2003 or email hmotreuil@tildonkursuline.org Saint Angela’s Friendship Circle We are deeply grateful to the following donors who have joined the St. Angela’s Friendship Circle by making a commitment to give on a monthly basis. Their commitment to our community helps us ensure the security of our retired and infirm Sisters, as well as provide our Sisters the ability to serve in various ministries. Nola Almany Judith Molloy Barnes Joan & Arnold Bellmer Helen Brown Sr. Germaine Campbell Richard & Theresa Campbell Grace Canby Margaret Chasse Timothy Connell Donald & Annette Curran Linda Cusati Eugene & Rose Daly James & Mary Di Chiara Dennis Doherty Susan Finnegan-Duffy Raymond & Margaret Flynn Denise Ford Dennis & Joan McCarthy Mary Romanello Josephine Sbani Florence Schretzman Linda Siani Barbara Stauffer Joseph & Bridget Stevens Barbara Tubito-Megara Audrey Wetzel Rosemary Williams For more information on the Saint Angela’s Friendship Circle call Hope Motreuil at 631-363-2422, ext. 2003 or email hmotreuil@tildonkursuline.org 6 Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Prayer Enrollment Cards Rose Bouquet Prayer Enrollment Cards Our prayer enrollment cards feature the stained glass image of St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursuline Sisters, and can be used for the living and the deceased. Our “In Honor Of ” cards may be sent in honor of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and many other special occasions. Roses are placed in the chapel of the St. Ursula Center in Blue Point, where liturgy and prayer services are held for all enrolled intentions. The Sisters will remember your intentions in their daily prayers. All intentions are entered into a remembrance prayer book. We would be delighted to send you a complimentary packet of cards at no cost. Please call 631-363-2422 ext. 2001 or email info@tildonkursuline.org. You may also order cards online to be sent on your behalf at www.tildonkursuline.org. Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk 7 Events Spa Night On Friday, March 6th and March 13th, the Ursuline Sisters held their annual Women’s Spa Night fundraiser benefiting the Ursuline Sisters’ retirement fund. The women attending were able to participate in three different treatments and therapies. Among the many choices were various beauty treatments, massage, facials, manicures, reflexology, yoga, tai chi, nutrition and meditation. We also raffled off 17 beautiful baskets which primarily consisted of items that were donated by local businesses and individuals. Thanks to the 33 practitioners who kindly gave of their time and talent to make the evening so memorable. Spa night volunteers Monday, June 22, 2015 Sunday, July 26, 2015 Sunday, September 20, 2015 Saturday, November 14, 2015 Upcoming Events A massage room “Swinging with the Sisters” Golf Outing & Dinner Knollwood Country Club, Elmsford, NY Summertime Tea St. Ursula Center, Blue Point, NY Ursuline Annual Luncheon Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club, Manhasset, NY Annual Holiday Craft Fair St. Ursula Center, Blue Point, NY St. Ursula Center needs volunteers. Many opportunities are available to share your time and talent with our community. For more information contact Elizabeth Wilson at 631-363-2422 (x2060); lwilson@tildonkursuline.org 8 Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Events Annual Holiday Craft Fair On November 8, 2014 we held our annual Holiday craft fair at the St. Ursula Center. Many came to enjoy handmade crafts, raffle prizes, delicious baked goods and even a visit from Santa. Volunteers (l-r) Cathy Knopp, Tony Segelski, Sue Segelski, Judy Ihne and Lisa Ihne Associates Barbara Tubito-Megara and Barbara Stauffer Sr. Barbara Gooding and Sr. Joanne Callahan Handmade General Store Doll House was raffled off. Sr. Judith O’Connor (center) with volunteers Gail McIntosh and Arlene Shaffer sell raffles. Volunteer Pat Duffy decorates the tree. Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk 9 Thank You Thank you for giving so generously to the needs and ministries of the Sisters throughout the year. You are remembered in the daily prayers of our Sisters. The following names represent those who provided financial support during the 2014 fiscal year Jan. 1 - Dec. 31. Ms. Teresa Abramowski Sr. Theresa Agliardi RSM Mr. Emmet Agoglia Ms. Rita Alexander Ms. Mary Ann Allegra Ms. Tricia Allen Ms. Clair Alliegro Mrs. Mary Ann Alling Mrs. Nola Almany Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Alu Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Amendola Ms. Susan Andre7a Ms. Mary Anglim Ms. Lore7a Ansbro Mrs. Theresa Aragon Mr. Robert Arnone Mrs. Maureen Aupperlee Mr. & Mrs. William Azzoli Mr. & Mrs. John Baptista Ms. Renee M. Barbis Mr. & Mrs. William Barne7 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Baruch Ms. Donna Basile Mrs. Theresa Bastian Mr. & Mrs. John Baum Ms. Carol Bazarewski Mr. William Beaudry Bee Ready Fishebien Ha7er & Donovan Mrs. Terence Bellew Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Bellew Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Bellmer Mrs. Rose Ann Bencivenga Mrs. Roseann Benedict Mrs. Edward Bergeron Kathleen Betjemann & Laura Leschik Ms. Nancy Bianco Mrs. Maryann Birch Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bizzoso Blue Point Fire Department Ms. Sue Boden Ms. Elizabeth Boland Mrs. Christine Borello Ms. Patricia Bowen Mr. & Mrs. Richard Boyce Mr. & Mrs. Romeo Boyer Ms. Christine Boylan Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Boylan Mrs. Bernade7e Brady Mrs. Patricia Brady Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bre7 Deacon and Mrs. Alexander Breviario 10 Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Ms. Darlene Brickman Ms. Lucia Brienza Ms. Arlene Brown Ms. Helen F. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Brown Mrs. Mary Buchanan Mr. William Buckley Ms. Louisa Budiarjo Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Buonocore Ms. Mary Burfeind Joan Burke Mrs. Maryann Burns Ms. Patricia Burns Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bu7igieg Mr. & Mrs. Francis Byrne Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cabot Ms. Kathleen Cain Ms. Jewel Caldeira Mrs. Mary Calise Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Callahan Sr. Joanne Callahan OSU Mr. & Mrs. John Callahan Sr. Germaine Campbell OSU Mr. & Mrs. Richard Campbell Ms. Grace Canby Ms. Jeanne Canner Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Canzoneri Mr. & Mrs. James Caramico Ms. Diane Cardello Ms. Fran Carlson Ms. Patricia Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Carrabus Ms. Marie Carraro Ms. Mary Carrillo Ms. Patricia Caruso Ms. Kathleen Cassidy Ms. Josephine Catania Mr. Alfred Cavuto Celebrity Moving Mr. Francis Celi Ms. Madeline Cennamo Mrs. Margaret Chasse Mr. Anthony Chianese Mr. Gerald Chiariello Mr. & Mrs. Donald Clark Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Clark Mr. James Cleary Ms. Patrice Clemens Ms. Anne7e Cloney Ms. Camilla Cloney Cohen Greve and Company Dr. James Colangelo Columbie7es of Patchogue #725 Ms. Peggy Commerton Sr. Geraldine Conklin OSU Mr. & Mrs. Henry Conklin Mr. & Mrs. David Conley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Conley Mr. & Mrs. James Conmy Ms. Kathleen Conmy Mr. Timothy Connell Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Connolly Sr. Ms. Mary Connors Ms. Patricia Connors Paula and Sal Conti Ms. Alice Conway Dr. Iris Cook Seymour Mrs. Robert Corroon Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Corsi Ms. Irene Cox Mr. & Mrs. William Craine Ms. Veronica Crowley Mr. Harry Cruse Ms. Mary Culligan Ms. Mary Cummins Mr. Andrew Cuomo Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Curran Mr. & Mrs. Donald Curran Fr. Joseph Currie Mrs. Mary Curtiss Ms. Dorothy Curto Ms. Linda Cusati Mr. & Mrs. John Czygier Ms. Mary Ellen Dalton Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Daly Mr. Patrick Daly Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D'Ambrosio Ms. Luce7a Darragh Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph De Winter Rev. Stephen De Luca Mr. & Mrs. Arthur DeLucia Derby Floors Mr. & Mrs. Andy DeRiggi Mr. & Mrs. John DeRiso Mr. & Mrs. William Deterding Mr. & Mrs. Frank DiBella Mr. & Mrs. James Di Chiara Ms. Johanna DiGiovanni Mr. Donald Dillon Ms. Helene Dillon Ms. Maureen Diolosa Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiPreta Mr. Dennis Doherty Ms. Teresa Dolan Mr. and Mrs. John Dowd Ms. Ann Drake Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Dtugokenski Ms. Patricia Duffy Mrs. Mary Ann Dunn Most Rev. John Dunne Mrs. John Durkin Ms. Marybeth Durkin Ms. Rosie Earl Ms. Rosemary Eisenhardt Ms. Virginia Elms Santana Emerald Island Supply Mr. Wilbur Erb Mr. & Mrs. Donald Errico Ms. Judith Esparra Mr. Joseph Esposito Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Euring Ms. Sue Fanning Ms. Sheila Ferguson Sr. Margaret Mary Feahilly OSU Mr. Joseph Ferrara Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Ferraro Ms. Alda Finn Kathi Finnegan Mrs. Sue Finnegan-Duffy Ms. Janet M. Finneran Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Finter Mrs. Janet Fisher Mrs. Judith Florio Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Flynn Prof. & Mrs. Martin Fogelman Ms. Denise Ford Mr. & Mrs. Robert Forstbauer Ms. Catherine Foudy Sr. Mary James Fox Ms. Patrice Fox Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Francis Ms. Diana Fratello Mr. & Mrs. Richard Freebes Mrs. Virginia Frick Mr. & Mrs. John Friel Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Frosina Mr. Arthur Fuccillo Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Fuina Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Fusco Joseph V. Gallagher, OSF Mrs. Marcella Gallagher Mr. Francis Ganun Ms. Diane GaNun Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert GaNun Ms. Susana Garcia-Perelli Sr. Catherine Gardiner Mrs. Lore7a Garry Sr. Dawn Gear GNSH Mrs. Marilou Gee Dr. Eileen Gentilcore Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gerhard Mr. & Mrs. David Gibson Ms. Rita Gillen Mr. & Mrs. George Gillespie Ms. Miriam Gillies Mr. & Mrs. Peter Giorgianni Mr. Rudolph Giuliani Mrs. Patricia Glogg Ms. Lisa Goff Mr. & Mrs. John Golde Sr. Margaret Golub, OSU Sr. Barbara Gooding OSU Ms. Joan Gorkowski Mr. & Mrs. Nick Gramarossa Ms. Ruby Greene Ms. JoAnn Grim Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gronenthal Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Grossi Ms. Mary Grothe Laura Guerin Mrs. Patricia Guglielmo Mr. & Mrs. John Guiliano Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gunning Ms. Mary Halish Rev. Hank Hammer F.M.S Mr. & Mrs. Albert Hanft Mr. Steve Hannan Mr. Gerard Hannon Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hannon Mrs. Catherine Hannon-Broems Ms. Josephine Harkins Ms. Jane Harrigan Mrs. Eileen Ha8feld Reverend Robert Hayden Dr. & Mrs. Ma7hew Hayes Ms. Olivia Haywood Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Healey Mr. & Mrs. Michael Heffernan Mr. & Mrs. George Heine Joan Heiniman Sr. Valerie Heinonen Rev. Christopher Heller Hennessy Family Gift Fund Mr. & Mrs. Michael Henry Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Herlihy Mr. & Mrs. James Hesburgh Mrs. Louise Hill Ms. Nancy Hill Sr. M. Pascal Hill RSM Mrs. Angela Hinchcliff Mrs. Louise Hobbs Sr. Mary Grace Hodne7, OSU Ms. Ann Holland Ms. Maria Hornung Mrs. Mary Lu Hubbard Mr. & Mrs. William Hundt Mrs. Mary Hunt Ms. Lisa Ihne Dr. & Mrs. Pascal J. Imperato Mr. Ralph Iorio Mrs. Agnes Jackson Mrs. Mary F. Jeffrey Mr. John Jeziorkowski Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jobse Ms. Ann Johnson Linda Jorgensen Joseph Stevens Painting, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Jugler Mr. & Mrs. Hank Kahlke Mr. Tom Kain Mr. & Mrs. Clarence S. Kalomeris Ms. Lorraine Kaskoun Ms. Susan Keefe Mr. & Mrs. Martin Kelly Ms. Maureen Kelly Ms. Nancy Kelly Mr. Edward Kenney Mr. David Keogh Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kiefer Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kiefer Ms. Eileen Kilbride Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kilkelly Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Killian Mr. Joseph Kimmerling Ms. Margaret Kiss-Magyar Ms. Barbara Klivak Knapp Swezey Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Knight Knights of Columbus Patchogue #725 Knights Of Columbus, Council 12675 Knollwood Country Club Mr. & Mrs. George Koehler Mr. & Mrs. William Korchak Ms. Kathy Koster Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kraemer Mr. & Mrs. Bill Krant Margaret and Eric Kranz Ms. JoAnn Krapp Ms. Pauline Kreuscher Ms. Judith Kuehn Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Kugler Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Kunsch Mr. & Mrs. Gaspar La Sala Ms. Mary Lally Mr. Richard Langley Mr. Joseph Lanze7a Dr. Cherese LaPorta D.O. Mr. Thomas Lauro, Esq Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Laydon Mr. Gary Layton Mr. Daniel J. Lennon Ms. Phyllis Lentini Links Trading LLC Mr. John Linsenmeyer Ms. Maureen Llewellyn Dr. & Mrs. Frank Lodato Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lombardi Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lombardi Long Beach Catholic Exchange Ms. Christine Loomie Mrs. Maryann Loomis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas LoPrinzi Mr. & Mrs. Louis Lotito Mr. & Mrs. John Lukens Mr. Robert Lupo Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk 11 Ms. Elizabeth Lynch Mr. James Lynch Mr. Thomas Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lyon Mr. & Mrs. David MacDonald Mr. & Mrs. Myron Mackiw Ms. Bernice Madden Ms. Robyn Maddox Mr. & Mrs. Walter Magistro Ms. Domenica Manuli Ms. Lorenza Marche7a Mr. & Mrs. John Marcic Mr. & Mrs. John Margaria Mrs. Rita Marinaro Ms. Patricia Marques Mr. & Mrs. George Marr Ms. Kathleen Martin Ms. Phyllis Masone Rev. Jerome Massimino Ms. Mary Ann Mazzella Mr. James McCabe Ms. Eileen McCann Mrs. Elizabeth McCann Mr. & Mrs. Dennis McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Justin McCarthy Ms. Mary Anne McCauley Mrs. Patricia McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Dennis McCready Mrs. JoAnn McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Jack McGoldrick Ms. Carolyn McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Chester McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Neil McHale Mr. Donald McHugh Mr. & Mrs. Michael McInnis Ms. Gini McLaughlin and Mr. Jerry Avolio Mrs. Shirley McLaughlin Ms. Maureen McLoughlin Mr. Edward McNamara Mrs. Ellen McNamara Ms. Mary McNamee Ms. Mary McTigue Dr. & Mrs. Robert Mehler Mrs. Elissa Meyers Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Miller Mrs. Ellen Miller Mrs. Marion Millnamow Dr. Judy Mills Mr. & Mrs. Frank Milone Vincent & Theresa Minecci Mr. Mark Molloy Mrs. Judith Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mondello Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mone Mr. John Montefusco Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Monteith Mr. Michael Montesanto Ms. Alison Mooney Ms. Margaret Mooney Ms. Elizabeth Moran Mrs. Veronica Moran 12 Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Mr. & Mrs. James Morgo Mrs. Eloise Morton Ms. Maria Mosca Ms. Regina Motreuil Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moulder Ms. Mildred Muller Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Murphy Ms. Grace Murphy Ms. Kathleen Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Michael Murphy Mr. Thomas Murphy Mrs. Virginia Murphy Deacon & Mrs. William Murphy Mr. Neil Murray Mr. Thomas Murray Mr. & Mrs. William Murray Mr. & Mrs. John Napolitano Ms. Dana L. Nardi Nativity Alumni Association Nativity B.V.M. Holy Name Society Nativity BVM Columbie7es #12675 Ms. Joyce Noonan Mr. & Mrs. J Nuevo Ms. Catherine Nu7er Ms. Jane O'Brien Ms. Mary Patricia O'Brien Ms. Rita O'Brien Mr. William O'Brien Mr. Harold O'Connell Mr. & Mrs. Dennis O'Doherty Mr. & Mrs. John O'Donnell Mrs. Margaret O'Keefe Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Oliviero Ms. Elizabeth Ophals Mr. & Mrs. Michael Orenstein Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O'Rourke Margaret O'Shea Dr. Nicole7a Pallo7a Mr. Ma7hew Panczyk Ms. Susan Pannell Mr. Anthony Panza Mrs. Margaret Pariseau Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pascucci Mr. & Mrs. William Patchell Mr. & Mrs. Ben Paulino Mrs. Deanna Pearson Ms. Louise Perro7a Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Perry Mr. Francis Perugi Mrs. Mary Jane Picche7i Pinnacle Resource Group Inc. Hon. Nicholas Pitaro Ms. Dorothy Poe Robert & Sandra Powers Mrs. Ruth Prapuolenis Sr. Mary Elizabeth Preston Prince Electric Group Mrs. Anna Priola Mr. William Prunka Mr. & Mrs. Larry Pyle Mrs. Helen Quagliano Mr. & Mrs. John Quagliano Mr. & Mrs. Frank Quatrale Mr. & Mrs. Dean Quinlan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Quinlan Mr. John Ragano Mr. & Mrs. Donald Rainis Raja Foods Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Rantinella Ms. Marla Rapini Ms. Celia Rees Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Rehm Mrs. Maureen Reichardt Mr. & Mrs. Edward Reilly Ms. Barbara Reinhardt Mr. & Mrs. James Reisert Ms. Evelyn Reisert Joanne Rella Mrs. Jeanne Reuss Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Richard Ms. Mary Richards Riemann Auto Body Dr. & Mrs. Antonio Riera Ms. Nicole Rignola Ms. Margaret Riordan Mrs. Marie Rizzo Ms. Sheila Rodgers Ms. Angela Rodin Ms. Candida Rodriguez Ms. Josephine Rogers Mr. Joe Rohan Mrs. Mary Romanello Mrs. Edward Romano Mr. Michael Rosa Robert Rosa Ms. Laure7a Ross Mr. Eric Rothfeld Mr. Ed Rudkoski Mrs. Arlene Russo Mr. & Mrs. William Ruvolo Ms. Mary Pat Ryan Mrs. Patricia Sacco Ms. Margaret Salaway Ms. Janice Saleet Sal's Food Market Ms. Beatrice Saneski Mr. & Mrs. William Sangirardi Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Sankey Ms. Jean Sauerwein Ms. Josephine Sbani Mrs. George7e Sbano Ms. Mary Scanlon Mr. John Schmi7 Jr. Mr. Thom Schoonmaker Ms. Marian Schramm Ms. Debbie Schreiner Ms. Florence Schre8man Mr. & Mrs. A. Scipione Mr. Dennis Selmont Mr. Carl Semmler Mrs. Helen Sewell Ms. Peggy Morgello and Mr. Payton Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sheehan Mrs. Eileen Shelbourne Ms. Mary Sherry Mrs. Agnes Sherwood Mr. & Mrs. John Shields Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Shore Ms. Linda Siani Mr. Michael Silipo Mrs. Joseph Silluzio Ms. Katherine Sipperley Mr. Ray Sipperley Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sivillo Mr. & Mrs. Albert Sloan Ms. Antoine7e Smith Ms. Barbara Smith Mr. & Mrs. James Smith Mr. Joseph Smith Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Smith Ms. Sofia Spangler Mr. Joseph Spencer Mrs. Dorothy Spillane St. Brigid/Our Lady Of Hope Regional School Ms. Cecilia St. John St. John The Baptist DHS St. William the Abbot School Mrs. Carol Stabile Mrs. Barbara Stauffer Ms. Fran Stefanek Mr. Robert Stehl Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stevens Ms. Maureen Stevens Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Stinne7 Mr. William Strynkowski Mrs. Jennie Stuart Ms. Rita Stufano Mr. David Stuhr Mr. David Sullivan Mr. James Sullivan Mrs. Marilyn Sullivan Ms. Mary Sullivan Ms. Michele Sullivan Ms. Teresa Sullivan Msgr. Edward Surwilo Ms. Mary Swedenburg Ms. Catherine Sydlo Ms. Dorothy Tavares Teamsters Local 808 The INN - Interfaith Nutrition Network Mrs. Martha Anne Thompson Ken & Joan Tomczuk Mr. James Tomlin Mr. John Toomey Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tore7a Ms. Agnes Toronto Mr. & Mrs. Charles Torre Ms. Rae Torre Mr. & Mrs. Sabino Torre Sr. Marguerite Torre OSU Ms. Mary Ann Touchet Mr. & Mrs. Brian Trent Trinity Automotive Services Ms. Barbara Tubito-Megara Mrs. Margaret Tucker Mrs. Patricia Turley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Turner Mr. & Mrs. George Tvelia Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Twohill Ms. Eileen Tylus Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Udod Ms. Sonja Urrico Ursuline Associates Mrs. Winnie Valcancick Mrs. Debbie Valentine Rev. Dominic Valla Ms. Celia Viglio7a Mr. Thomas Viglio7a Mr. & Mrs. Sal Villani Mr. & Mrs. Tom Von Essen Mr. & Mrs. William Wallace Mr. & Mrs. John Walsh Mrs. Marybeth Walsh Mr. Peter Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Edward Walsleben Mrs. Richard Walters Mrs. Kathleen Walters Wantagh Inn Ms. Joan Wasilewski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wa7ers Ms. Charlo7e Wa7ers Pappas Mr. Peter Weber Mr. & Mrs. James Werner Mrs. Audrey We8el Ms. Janet We8el Mrs. Sharon Widing Ms. Linda Murray- Wilke Mr. Peter Williams Ms. Rosemary Williams Mr. Paul Wineland Mr. & Mrs. Martin Wohlforth Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Woodley Mr. David Wright Mr. Donald W. Wright Mr. & Mrs. John Wyman Ms. Diane Zanazzi Mr. Richard Zick Mr. Craig Zieba Ms. Marion Zimmer Donations were received in Memory of: Sr. Anna Ardiff Sr. Angela A7anasio Leonora Azzurro Joseph Blasig Margaret (Peg) Butler Joseph Callahan Michael Cavuto Sr. Mary DeMonfort Sr. Eileen Gallagher Frank GaNun William Grady Alice Hagner Sr. Raphael McKenna Sr. Michael McKenna Eileen McNamara Sr. Winifred Monks Sr. Agnes O’Brien Sr. Philomena O’Brien Sr. Lorraine O’Neil Sr. Hedwig Owsiak Sr. Mary Schramm Agnes Sherwood Jennie Talia-Buono The Talia Family Margaret Torre Frank Torre Richard Walsh Richard J. Walters Donations were received in Honor of: Sr. Mairead Barre7 Sr. Joanne Callahan Sr. Dennis Farrands Sr. James Fox Sr. Gertrude Goldman Sr. Margaret Golub Sr. Monica Kevin Sr. James Francis McDonnell Sr. Ann McHugh Sr. Edith Menegus Sr. Cecilia Moloughney Sr. Jean Redigan Sr. Mary Lou Tressy Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk 13 We have received in-kind donations from the following: “My Way” Cuts Your Way American Cheese American Dance Theatre of Long Island American Museum Of Natural History Susan Andre7a Animal Hospital Of Nesconset Avocados Mexican American Grill Donna Azzarello Bagel Lovers Barbara Peter Antiques Kathryn Belmonte Benzel Busch Motor Car Corp. Berry Fresh (Sayville/Bayport) Beyond Philly Eleanor & Peter Bizzoso Blue Point Bistro & Grille Blue Point Diner Restaurant Joan & Walter Boehm Barbara Bolger Boris's Barber Shop James & Nina Caramico Mary Carrillo Teresita Catalano Cavanaugh’s Christmas Tree Shop Hani Copti Cornucopia Natural Foods Country Junque Shop Crickets Gregory & Jennie Cuilwik Daisy Garden Bri7any Daly Suzanne D’Angelo Debra Canavan Classics Del Rio Salon Spa Melissa Dickinson Maureen Diolosa Mary DiVisconte Helene Dunat East Islip Health and Fitness Louise Ann Ebert Honey Ederhardt Edible Arrangements Experience The RIDE, LLC Fabricade Inc Louise Fadness Marina Feeney Theresa Fox Connie Frey Peggy Garbarino Barbara Garre7 Linda Giardinello Virginia Gissaro Maureen Guest Hair Force One Mary Hawkes 14 Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Headcu7ers Louise Hill Holtsville Ecology Center Houdek’s Spirit Shoppe Lisa Ihne Irish Crossroads Ltd. Island Lime All Natural Cleaning J & J Spirit Shop James Street Players Barbara Johnston JT’s On The Bay Junda’s Pastry Crust & Crumb Karasmatic Day Spa Kay Cameron Fine Jewelry Diane Keil William & Rosemary Kessler Gail Kotowski Daisy Krasensky La Rage Hair Designers, Inc. Lake Liquors Terry Lang Pat Lovito Mary Ellen Lundt-Murphy MaryPat Lyon Lucinda Maddock Carolyn M McGuire Sr. Ann McHugh Charles & Maureen McIntosh Sr. Laurentine Morgan Donna Mujic Arlene Mulhearn Kathleen Murphy Harold & Esther Murray Maureen Musicaro Maryann Musso New York City Ballet, Inc. New York Jets/Atlantic Health Jets Training Center North Island Physical Therapy Oakdale Antique Plaza Oceana Knitworks & Trading Co. Office Of The Superintendent Of Highways Old World Fine Foods Opulence Salon Paper Doll Vintage Boutique Paris Street Market Peoples United Bank Pope Wines & Liquors Public House 49 Kitchen and Bar Releve Dance Centre Remember Yesteryears Ricky & Co Jewelry Michael & Vivian Rignola Donald & Patricia Robberstad Michael Rosa Russell and Russo Carol Sachse Salsa Salsa Sammi’s Nail Beatrice Saneski Satelite Pizza Jean Sauerwein Sayville Antiques Sayville Flowers Sayville General Store, Inc. Sayville Running Company Serenity Source Health Arlene Shaffer Carl Siuro South Shore Theatre Experience Spa Bella Starbuck’s - Patchogue Starbucks Coffee Company - Bayport Starbucks Coffee Company - Sayville Mary Jo Stipe Stop & Shop Subway Sun Wave Liquors Inc. Sundayz Tanning Sunny B Nails Sunset Beach Tanning Salon Sweet Mandarin Catherine Sydlo Luke Tarnowski Hensen Teng Texas Taco That Meetball Place The Cu7ing Club Salon & Day Spa The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County The Pilates Studio The Sayville Chocolatier The Secret Garden The Sunshine Shop Thos. Cornell Galleries, Ltd. Tiggy Winks Boutique Time Tunnel Antiques Tony’s Pizza Top Of The Rock Observation Deck At Rockefeller Center Trendse7ers Hair Care Center Lelia Truman Uncle Wally’s Vinnie’s Mulberry Street Mary Weisz West Lake Catering Woman’s Sacred Journey Yum May Chinese Restaurant Cathie & Aldo Zucaro Special thank you to our events sponsors: The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Celebrity Moving Waldorf Risk Solutions, LLC Renee M. Barbis Peggy Morgello & Payton Shaw Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP O’Connell’s Landscaping Mary Romanello Jane O’Brien Helms Brothers Inc. 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