Relay for August 2023
1. TUESDAY – St. Alphonsus Liguori
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
- for our Sisters who will celebrate a birthday or feast day during the month of August. Many graces and blessings for you are precious to God and to us, your Sisters!
- for all our special intentions and for those who ask us to remember them and their special intentions in our prayers.
- for many graces and blessings upon our Sisters who are making their annual retreat during the summer months.
- for relaxing and restorative vacations for our sisters during the summer months.
- for safe travel for our Sisters during the summer months.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the Power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate feast days/birthdays today
Sister Faith Kravat
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Update
Prayers are requested for the departed soul of our Sister’s Family Member and for the comfort and consolation of our Sister and her family:
- for Franciszek Bonkowski, 36-year-old nephew of Sister Maria Angela Kurczak, who died very suddenly in Poland.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for a return to good health for Mary Crilley (La Reine High School ' 65) and her sister, Jean.
- for
M.R. and her husband.
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
From the Office of Development and Mission Advancement
Winners of 2023 Summer Mission Raffle
- First Place Prize - $2,000 – Ronald Sharp of Indianapolis, IN. Ron is a major donor, originally from Midland, Michigan and lost his wife a few years ago.
- Second Place Prize - $1,000 – Guia Lipawen of Reading, PA. Guia is a recent friend who attended both our recent Donor Reception and Bonanza 2023. She lost her husband a few years ago and has become a major benefactor.
- Third Place Prize –$500 – Stephen Narsavage of Pittston, PA. Stephen is a frequent, faithful donor and is the cousin of Sister Maria Korick.
This year we cleared a profit of $28,000 to support our missions and our work among the poor! Thank you for your support! - Sister Maria Paul Bartos
Community Update
Prayers are requested for the departed soul of our Sister’s Family Member and for the comfort and consolation of our Sister and her family:
- for Mr. Anildo Pelçoli, Sister Luiza Pliçoli’s brother, who died yesterday morning, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Curitiba, PR Brazil.
- for Kenneth Pefkaros, Sister de Lourdes Okoniewski’s grandnephew, who died suddenly on Monday, July 31, 2023.
Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula
https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/portiuncula.html
Signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Signing begun today, August 2, 1776, with some signing on later dates. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/signers-factsheet
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Rita de Cássia Lima Barbosa
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
From the Office of Development and Mission Advancement
Video of the Summer Raffle drawing done on August 1, 2023 in the Motherhouse dining room, Reading, PA. https://youtube.be/9P4X4D39wGE
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for healing for Gatti Bangura who is seriously Ill. Gatti is the sister of Isotu, an employee at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA.
- for peace, healing and comfort for Edda Meneghel as she deals with very long and painful treatments.
- for healing for 3-year-old Rose Martin.
4. FRIDAY – St. John Vianney/First Friday
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Jean Jacobchik
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Save the Date - Father Walter Ciszek Day
This year Father Walter Ciszek Day is October 15, 2023. The Center opens at 11:00 a.m. and Mass is at 2:00 p.m.
5. SATURDAY – The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major/First Saturday
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Gilbetânia Ferreira de Andrade
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
6. SUNDAY – The Transfiguration of the Lord
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
- for safe travel for our Sisters during the summer months.
- Community Update
- for Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky for a successful procedure tomorrow, Monday, August 7, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
The Transfiguration of the Lord
https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/the-transfiguration.html
7. MONDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
From the Office of Development and Mission Advancement
Video of the Summer Raffle drawing done on August 1, 2023 in the Motherhouse dining room, Reading, PA https://youtu.be/9P4X4D39wGE
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for successful surgery for Michael Capobianco, volunteer receptionist at the Motherhouse.
- for peace and healing for Sister Carole Ann, OSU who is critically ill.
- for Mary and a young family in crisis.
- for Alex Chan.
8. TUESDAY – St. Dominic
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Nita Ricarda Rassude (Novice) and Sister Otilia Anastacio
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
From Communications
Sisters, there was a power outage in Reading, PA yesterday, Monday, August 7, 2023, from almost noon to around 8:00 p.m.; consequently, the server went down—no e-mail, webmail, etc. The server is now up and running and we’re happy to send out a HUGE HELLO to one and all. Stay safe wherever you are.
9. WEDNESDAY – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross/International Day of the World’s Indigenous Persons (UN) Theme: Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination.
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Prayers are requested for the departed souls of our Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for the comfort and consolation of their families:
- for Rosemary Fajgier who died on Sunday, August 6, 2023. There are no further details.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for Fr. Dennis Mason, O.F.M., Conv. for a speedy and complete post-surgery recovery.
- for Richard Lupo who is hospitalized.
- for Rose Socha who is in the hospital.
- for healing for Sophia and Edmund, 2 young children.
10. THURSDAY – St. Lawrence
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Mary Laurene Browne
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for health and blessings for Jennifer Reno.
- for a struggling college student in need of loving support.
11. FRIDAY – St. Clare
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
“Our labor here is brief, but the reward is eternal. Do not be disturbed by the clamor of the world, which passes like a shadow. Do not let false delights of a deceptive world deceive you. Offer faithfully what you have vowed to God, and God shall reward you.” – St. Clare of Assisi
Happy St. Clare Day!
https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/saint-clare.html
12. SATURDAY – St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
13. SUNDAY – Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Community Updates (2)
- Sister Gracilete de Sousa Cardosa today “will pronounce her final vows as a Bernardine Franciscan Sister at the Ipuarana Convent of the Franciscan Friars in the city of Lagoa Seca in the state of Paraíba in Brazil. Sister Gilbetânia Ferreira de Andrade, Provincial Minister of the Immaculate Conception Province, will receive Sister Gracilete’s final vows on behalf of the Congregation. ‘The three counsels [vows] are…the main support of the religious life since they express in a significant and complete way the evangelical radicalism which characterizes it….These [counsels] touch the human person at the level of the three spheres of [her] existence and relationship: affectivity [celibacy], possession [poverty], and power [obedience].’” Cimperman, RSCJ, Maria. Religious Life for Our World: Creating Communities of Hope. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2020, p. 63. [Entire message quoted from the August 7, 2023 Letter of Sister John Ann Proach, Congregational Minister.]
- Sister Philip Ann Yurkonis will have surgery tomorrow, Monday, August 14, 2023. Please pray for its successful outcome.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Gracilete de Sousa Cardosa
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
14. MONDAY – St. Maximilian Kolbe
Brazil - Formation Update
Final Profession of Sister Gracilete de Sousa Cardoso
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Ipuarana Convent of the Franciscan Friars in Lagoa Seca in Paraíba Brazil
Left: Sister Gracilete signing Final Profession document.
Right: Sister Gracilete (second from left) and Sisters
Celebrant and Concelebrant Fathers and Bernardine Franciscan Sisters who were present at the Final Profession Celebration
Left to right: Sister Lucimara Martins da Silva (Reader), Maria Lucia de Araujo [partically hidden], Aureni Alves Monteiro, Gracilete de Sousa Cardoso (center), Maria Cristina Melo, Gilbetania Ferreira de Andrade (Provincial Minister)[behind Sister Maria Cristina], Antonia Eliene de Vasconcelos, and Maria de Fatima Vieira.
Mozambique Update
Celebration of the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi on August 11, 2023
Left to right: Sister Helena Marinho de Melo and Pre-Postulants: Felizarda, Suzana, Danilsa, Eutenica, and Reginalda, and Sister Zenóbia Melz.
More from Brazil
Sister Amalia Vivian and some students of our St. Joseph School in Barra do Ribeiro, RS Brazil
have a Moment of Prayer on the event of the Visit of Our Lady Mother of God,
patroness of the Archdiocese of Porto Alegre.
Students - St. Joseph School
Prayers are requested for the departed souls of our Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for the comfort and consolation of their families:
- for Sr. Marietta Fritz, SNDdeNamur (Emmaus House of Saginaw) who died on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Arrangements are pending.
- for those who have unknowingly lost loved ones because of distance, lack of communication, mental incapacity, or other circumstances.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for Steve Clark who is hospitalized in critical condition.
- for those dealing with life threatening or chronic illnesses.
- for Janina.
- for newborn baby Henry.
- for health and blessings for Hermine.
St. Maximilian Kolbe
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=370
15. TUESDAY – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Grace Keane
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Update
- Sister Josandra Ciucci (Local Minister) asks that when trying to reach her at St. Joseph Villa, please use the St. Joseph Villa phone number 610.777.5556 rather than her cell phone number.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for healing for Sarah Stubbs who is diagnosed with a serious health issue.
- for Ben who was bitten by a dog and must go through the rabies series of shots.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/assumption-of-mary.html
16. WEDNESDAY – St. Stephen of Hungary
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Aracy Clara Muller
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Update
Sister Francis Canice Reinhardt is continuing rehab at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA as of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for healing and courage for Michael Dianna, father of Lori Jeznach (hair stylist at St. Joseph Villa).
- for Trent Eidle for a diagnosis and quick recovery.
17. THURSDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Elisângela Pereira Machado
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Congratulations 25th Jubilarian!
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the Regional House Chapel in Fortaleza, CE Brazil, the Sisters gathered to celebrate the 25th Jubilee of Sister Gilbetânia Ferreira de Andrade (Provincial Minister). Mass at 10:30 a.m. was celebrated by Fr. Greison Magalhães followed by a festive dinner.
2023 Directory Updates
- Sister Patricia Lynn Farrell - Delete Sister’s name from Holy Rosary Convent p. 19. Keep cell number 267.939.9095 and e-mail pfarrell3@comcast.net Add Sister’s name to Sacred Heart Convent – p. 24 - Francis 1218. Direct dial: 484.509.4037
- Sister Charlene Dalrymple – Delete Sister’s name from Sacred Heart Convent p. 22. Add Sister’s name to St. Joseph Villa, p.26. Her new phone number is 484.256.9868. Sister is in Maria Hall room 205. Email remains charlene@bfranciscan.org
Community Updates
- Sister Anna Mae Milus is in the Reading Hospital Tower Health as of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
- Sister Francis Canice Reinhardt’s phone number at St. Joseph Villa is 484.705.8544. She is in Clare Hall room 224.
- Sister Josanne Huber, MSC is in St. Joseph Hospital.
- Otylia “Tilla” Kornecki, Sister Jacinta Respondowska’s sister, is in the hospital following a fall.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for healing for Shawn Tanner, son of Joanne Tanner, former Sister Joellen.
- for healing for Sylvie Capriotti.
- for healing for Harper.
18. FRIDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Helene Potoczny and Sister Mary Elena Sabalausky
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Update
- for Ray Osowski, Sister David Ann Niski’s brother-in law, who is dying. Please pray for an easy and peaceful death for Ray and strength and comfort for Sister David Ann’s sister, Carol and all family members. Eternal Rest!
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for healing for Maureen and return to good health.
- for Frances’ parents who are elderly and have health issues.
19. SATURDAY – St. John Eudes/World Humanitarian Day (UN)
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
20. SUNDAY – Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Bernard Marie Magill
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Update
- for successful surgery tomorrow, Monday, August 21, 2023, for Barbara, Sister Michele Grodzinski’s niece.
21. MONDAY – St. Pius X
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Francisca Joana Gayeski and Sister Joanne Helen Grejdus
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Updates
- Sister Anna Mae Milus was discharged from Reading Hospital on Sunday, August 20, 2023, and is back at St. Joseph Villa.
- Sister Josanne Huber, MSC is still in Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center.
- Jean Rapin, Sister Maria Paul Bartos’ 89-year-old sister, fell and is in intensive care.
- For successful surgery tomorrow, August 22, 2023, for Michael Rugalla, Sister Michael Ann Rugalla’s brother,
- For Jordan, Sister Michael Ann Rugalla’s nephew, for safe return to the U.S. this week.
- Joe Ciucci, Sister Josandra Ciucci’s brother, is having health problems.
Community Update – Deaths in Families
- for Ray Osowski, Sister David Ann Niski’s brother-in law, who died yesterday and for peace and consolation for the family.
- for John Mullins, Sr., Sister Bernard Marie Magill and Sister Colleen Marie Magill’s brother-in-law, who died on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Please keep his five children and their family in prayer as they deal with their loss.
Directory Update
- Sister Dorothy Marie Poremba’s new email address is dorothyporemba@gmail.com
Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)
Sister John Ann Proach (Congregational Minister) and Sister Rose Jameson (Congregational Councilor)
participated in the LCWR Conference held in Texas in August 2023
THEME
AMBIANCE
MANDALA CREATED AT the LCWR CONFERENCE
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for successful surgery and full recovery for Mark.
- for Shawn Tanner (former Sister Joellen's son) who is home from the hospital but has a long healing process before him.
- for a peaceful, gentle passing for Paul McKay, father of Mary Clack, assistant CFO at Brother Rice High School.
- for blessings on Nela, Jeff and Pieta.
- for Viola Cleo Bradshaw.
22. TUESDAY – The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/queenship-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/
Prayers are requested for the departed souls of our Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for the comfort and consolation of their families:
- for Frances Mattiucci, 91, beloved parishioner of SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Plains (PA) who died Friday, August 18, 2023. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/frances-mattiucci-obituary?id=52777559
- for Doreen Dougherty, Principal of Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre (PA), who died suddenly on Sunday, August 20, 2023. https://www.timesleader.com/news/1617791/redeemer-principal-dies
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for Dave for successful surgery today.
23. WEDNESDAY – St. Rose of Lima
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Sister Maria Rose Zielinski
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Prayers are requested for the departed souls of our Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for the comfort and consolation of their families:
- for Paul McKay, father of Mary Clack, assistant CFO at Brother Rice High School.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for a speedy and complete post-surgery recovery for Jimmy Connely who is in the hospital.
- for an Alvernia staff member who needs healing for a serious condition.
24. THURSDAY – St. Bartholomew, Apostle
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Community Updates (4)
- Sister Mary Dolorey Osowski was admitted to Reading Hospital Tower Health, West Reading, PA for observation following a fall.
- Thank you - Sister Maria Paul Bartos thanks you for your prayers. Her sister Jean Rapin is healing and is doing better.
- From Communications – Administrative Assistant/Technology - The deadline for returns of registration forms for the September 16, 2023 Assembly at the McGlinn Conference and Spirituality Center in Reading, PA is this Friday, September 1, 2023. To date we have not received registrations for any Convents outside of the local Reading area. Please return your forms today or call Sister Deborah Ann at 484.334.6957 to report your registration status. Thank you. - Sister Deborah Ann Surgot
August Birthdays celebrated at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA
Left to right: Sisters Jean Anthony Rodgers, Joanne Helen Grejdus, Patricia Ann Czarnota, Maria Angela Kurczak.
Absent from picture Sister Mary Dolorey Osowski.
Left rear: Sister Madonna Marie Harvath, Assistant Local Minister, MC’s.
The party was enjoyed by all.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for Mary Catherine Dinning who will have an outpatient procedure today, August 24, 2023.
- for John Kennedy.
25. FRIDAY – St. Louis/St. Joseph Calasanz
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Formation News
Initial Formation Class via Zoom with the Novices (upper right) Yasmin Victoria dos Santos Oliveira (Brazil) and (lower left) Nita Ricardo Rassude (Mozambique).
Sister Marilisa Helena da Silva (lower right) shares the History of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters during weekly classes with the novices. Class content, compiled by Sister Marilisa with the help of other Sisters, is coordinated by Sister Marilisa.
On August 24, 2023 the class was pleased to have a very special guest, Sister Roberta Agnes McKelvie (upper left). Class content included the closing of Chapter 1 on our Franciscan Roots: Francis, Clare, Bernardine and Angelina and Chapter 2 on Bernardine of Siena and John of Capistrano, Tertiaries and the Origin of the Bernardine Sisters in Poland.
Chapter 3 will focus on Zakliczyn, Mother Veronica’s Call and Transition to the United States.
Community Update (1)
- Sister Mary Dolorey Osowski has returned to Saint Joseph Villa, Reading, PA.
Thank you
The family of Jordan thanks the Sisters for their prayers for Jordan’s safe arrival in the United States yesterday, August 24, 2023.
26. SATURDAY – Our Lady of Częstochowa
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Our Lady of Czestochowa – Patroness of Poland, the land of Mother Veronica’s origin and the country that birthed our Congregation
Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland - The Dominican Friars in Britain (op.org)
Feastday of Our Lady of Częstochowa - Search (bing.com)
27. SUNDAY – Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Joanne Slanga and Maria de Fatima Vieira
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
28. MONDAY - St. Augustine
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for Fr. Dale Orlik of the Saginaw Diocese who is very ill and for the people of his parish.
- for Joyce K.
29. TUESDAY – The Passion of St. John the Baptist
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Community Update
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Family members of our Sister and for those who companion them during this time:
- for a speedy and complete post-travel recovery for Julie Wieleba-Milkie and her husband Gerry. Julie is the sister of Sister Karen Anne Wieleba.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for successful knee surgery for Sharon Wahl , Pastoral Minister at St. Dominic Parish in Saginaw, Michigan.
- for good health for baby Audrey and her parents.
- for George Kusterer.
- for complete post-surgery healing for Jennifer Reno.
30. WEDNESDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate
feast days/birthdays today
Regina Paula de Menezes Silva
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Update(2) – Death of Family Member and an ill MSC Sister
- Mary Ann, Sisters Cynthia and Melita Skiendziel’s niece, died yesterday morning, Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Please hold Mary Ann ‘s children and the Skiendziel Family in your prayers.
- for Sister Josanne Huber, MSC (St. Joseph Villa) who is in critical condition.
2023 Directory Update
- Sister Dorothy Marie Poremba – Sacred Heart Convent, p. 22. Sister is in OL of Mt Carmel 2221. Direct Dial 484.509.4031 Cell phone: 484.633.7267 E-mail: dorothyporemba@gmail.com
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for Carole for successful surgery with a full recovery.
- for David Quinter who will undergo surgery on September 5, 2023.
31. THURSDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
From the Relay
There will be no regular Relay [Constant Contact or Website] on Monday, September 4, 2023 – Labor Day Federal Holiday in the United States. The regular Relay will resume on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Sister Ellen will be out of the office tomorrow, September 1 and 5-8, 2023 and will be offsite September 1 through 10, 2023. Sister Rose Jameson will post the Relay on Constant Contact and the members only area of our website during this time. Continue to e-mail Relay messages to relay@bfranciscan.org or to call and leave a message at 484.334.6958 or, if living in the Motherhouse, call Extension 3212. Please do not call Sister Rose’s office phone to leave Relay messages. Thank you.
Community Update
- Sister Veronice Plewinski asks that you call her cell phone 484.335.3235 instead of the Villa phone when contacting her. Effective immediately.
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends, and Benefactors and for those who companion them during this time:
- for the renewal of health of Jane O’Grady’s 9-month-old grandson and for his family.
- for Narda who is seriously ill.
FAREWELL, AUGUST!
WELCOME, SEPTEMBER!
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