Relay for July 2019

Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
 Relay
July 2019
1. MONDAY –St. Junipero Serra 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 
• for safe travel from Reading, PA for Sisters who attended the U.S. Assembly June 28-30, 2019. 
• 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. 

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 Clara Spotts, Sister Mary Doris Burkot’s sister, who died on Sunday, June 30, 2019. 

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 Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky for a safe and successful procedure tomorrow and for a complete recovery. 
• for Sister Agnesita Kozuch who is hospitalized in Reading Hospital-Tower Health, West Reading, PA as of Saturday,      June 29, 2019. 
• for continued healing for Sister Andrea Michalczyk who is at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center [a.k.a. St.    Joseph Hospital], Bern Township/Reading, PA. 
• for continued recovery for Sister Maria James Riedel who is hospitalized in Reading Hospital-Tower Health, West        Reading, PA. 
• for Sister Lynn Rachelle Pazgan (Pascoe) who is in Reading Rehab following her recent surgery. 
• for recovery for Ronald who is hospitalized. 
• for healing for Diane Galetti. 
• for those undergoing surgical or medical procedures this week. 

From the Relay 
There will beno Relay posted on Thursday, July 4, 2019 and Friday, July 5, 2019, the U.S. Independence Day/4th of July Holiday/Holiday weekend. The last regular Relay posting will be on Wednesday morning, July 3, 2019.Be safe during these holiday days. If time allows, check back for possible updates. 

2. TUESDAY 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 

From the Relay 
There will be no Relay posted on Thursday, July 4, 2019 and Friday, July 5, 2019, the U.S. Independence Day/4th of July Holiday/Holiday weekend. The last regular Relay posting will Wednesday morning, July 3, 2019. Be safe during these holiday days. If time allows, check back for possible updates. 

Funeral Arrangements for Clara Spotts, sister of Sister Doris Burkot – Viewing Saturday, July 6, 2019. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bartashus Funeral Home, 63 Kimber St., New Philadelphia, PA 17959. Funeral at noon on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Holy Cross Church, 101 Valley Street, New Philadelphia, PA 17959. 

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 Sister Florence Kruczek who was admitted this morning to the Reading Hospital-Tower Health, West Reading, PA. 
• for health and blessings for Bob Huttemann. 
• for prayers for the families that will participate in the 13th annual Idaho Family Camp from July 18-21, 2019 near Cascade, Idaho—priests, seminarians, religious, and young adults from throughout the states of Idaho and Washington. This camp is for those who come to seek renewal in their faith, strengthen their family, and connect with other Catholics in the wilderness of Idaho - Faith, Family, and fun in the Catholic tradition. If you wish to let the camp know that you are holding them in prayer, e-mail a message to team@familycampidaho.org 

3. WEDNESDAY – St. Thomas 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 
• for safe travel for our Sisters during the summer months. 

Sister Marilisa da Silva 
Sister Marilisa is away from Reading on business as of Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2019 until Saturday, July 6, 2019. 

Directory Update 
  • Sister Patricia Lynn Farrell – Delete Sister’s name and all information for Nativity B.V.M. Place, Philadelphia, PA, p. 25. Insert Sister’s name in Holy Rosary Convent, Reading, PA, p. 30, and also her cell phone # 267.939.9095 and her e-mail address: pfarrell3@comcast.net effective immediately. 
Funeral Arrangements for Clara Spotts, sister of Sister Doris Burkot – Viewing Saturday, July 6, 2019. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bartashus Funeral Home, 63 Kimber St., New Philadelphia, PA 17959. Funeral at noon on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Holy Cross Church, 101 Valley Street, New Philadelphia, PA 17959. 

From the Office of Communications 
Annual Forms for 2019-2020 
Thank you to all who returned their annual forms during the Assembly. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Forms E and B [due from all Sisters] and Form D [due only from those Sisters to whom it applies] are due no later than July 31, 2019. Form C [due from all Sisters] is due no later than September 6, 2019. – Sister Ellen Lipsett 

From the Relay 
This morning’s Relay is the last regular Relay until Monday, July 8, 2019. If time allows in your schedule, please check back during the weekend. 

4. THURSDAY – Independence Day 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 
• for safety for all who will travel during this holiday weekend. 

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 Sister Vincent de Paul Malecki for successful surgery tomorrow, Friday, July 5, 2019 and for a       complete and speedy recovery. 

Enjoy the fireworks sites below! Happy 4 th of July! 
Disney’s 4 th of July Fireworks – Magic Kingdom 

5. FRIDAY – St. Anthony Zaccaria/St. Elizabeth of Portugal - First Friday 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 
• for safety for all who will travel during this holiday weekend. 

Funeral Arrangements for Clara Spotts, sister of Sister Doris Burkot – Viewing Saturday, July 6, 2019. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bartashus Funeral Home, 63 Kimber St., New Philadelphia, PA 17959.  Funeral at noon on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Holy Cross Church, 101 Valley Street, New Philadelphia, PA 17959. 

6. SATURDAY – St. Maria Goretti - First Saturday 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 
• for safety for all who will travel during this holiday weekend. 

7. SUNDAY – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 
• for safety for all who will travel during this holiday weekend. 

8. MONDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
• for safety for all who will travel during this holiday weekend.

Update
• Sisters Agnesita Kozuch and Andrea Michalczyk have been discharged from the hospital and have returned to St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA.
• Sister Florence Kruczek has been discharged from the hospital and has returned to Sacred Heart Convent, Reading, PA.

Thank you 
Home Sweet Home! It is so good to be back home again at Sacred Heart Convent, Reading, PA. I am sending a big “Thank you” for your prayers, support, flowers, cards and visits. May God bless you endlessly. Deeply grateful. With love and prayers, Sister Michele Grodzinski

Thank you 
Sister Agnesita Kozuch wishes to thank Sister Marilisa and the Congregational Leadership as well as the sisters who sent flowers, mass cards and prayers during her recent stay in the hospital. It warmed her heart and helped in her recovery.

Prayers are requested for the departed souls of our Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for the comfort and consolation of their families:

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 Sister Thereza Barnet who is hospitalized in Porto Alegre, RS BR.
• for successful surgery tomorrow for Isabel Villamil-González (former Sister Belgrace/Anthony Rose)
• for Dorothy Krzesniak (former Sister Maria John) who is seriously ill.
• for good health and blessings for 10-year-old Ethan A. who is dealing with medical issues and will be attending a new school.  
• for blessings for Cindy A., Ethan’s mother, who has put her career on hold and is moving their home to another state in order to make quality of life changes for her son.

9. TUESDAY – St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

Pope Francis’ Prayer Video for July 2018 – Integrity of Justice 

Thank you 
Heartfelt thanks to Sister Marilisa da Silva and the Congregational Leadership Team and to all who remembered me during my recent hospitalization. The power of your prayers, the beauty of flowers, the well-wishes of cards, and the joy of your visits are hastening my recovery. – Sister Florence Kruczek 

Thank You 
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the sisters who attended the Memorial Mass for my mother Stanislawa Andrzejewska who died in Poland on May 22, 2019. Dear sisters thank you very much for your prayers, masses, sympathy cards and all your love and support during this difficult time for me. May God bless you. - Sister Marietta Andrzejewska

From the Office of Communications 
Forms E and B (required); D (if it applies) - due July 31, 2019. Form C (required) – due September 6, 2019. Please return the Forms below no later than their specified date to Sister Ellen Lipsett OSF, Office of Communications, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737 before or on the dates indicated below. Please supply all requested information printed or written clearly in ink. 

Forms Return  to Office of Communications no later than the Due Date 
  • Personal Data (E) to Office of Communications no later than July 31, 2019.
  • Ministry/Education Data (B) to Office of Communications no later than July 31, 2019.
  • International Travel/Summer Contact Form (D) to Office of Communications no later than July 31, 2019.
  • Retreats, Workshops, Conventions, Seminars, Courses, In-Service Days ( C) to Office of Communications no later than September 6, 2019
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 Marion Lambert, Sister Rose Jameson's aunt, who has been placed on hospice care. 
• for Lisa for a return to good health and for healing.

10. WEDNESDAY
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:
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 our Sisters who are recuperating from recent surgeries.
• for our Sisters who are dealing with chronic illnesses.
• for the intentions of all who have asked us to keep them in our prayers.

11. THURSDAY – St. Benedict
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
• for Sister Mary Laurene Browne for safe travel today and tomorrow as she travels from the U.S. to Liberia, Africa.

Thank you
Dear Sisters, heartfelt thanks for companioning me during the short illness and recent death of my youngest sister, Dolores Janis. Your phone calls and assurance of prayers, Mass cards, flowers, and kind words during the entire time have meant more than you can imagine. Thank you also from my niece (Dolores’ daughter) Diane Janis Ebert. – Sister Immaculé Zdanowicz

From the Technology Office - REMINDER
Good Day Sisters! On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, our website www.bfranciscan.org will have an updated appearance. To access the Relay and Funeral Notices you will need to click on the Members button found at the top right hand corner of the website. Enter the new user ID and new password  that were provided on a flyer enclosed in the large brown envelope distributed at the Assembly or, if you were not at the Assembly, then received in the mail. If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Jablonski at the Office of Technology  Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 484.334.6957 or email communications@bfranciscan.org 

From the Relay 
There will be no access to the BFS website or to the Relay from noon onward on Monday, July 15, 2019, while the old website appearance morphs into the new appearance. The first Relay in the “new look” is anticipated for Tuesday morning, July 16, 2019. Please try to access the Members Only area before 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 through Friday, July 19, 2019 so that if you need assistance Gemma Jablonski  will be in the office to help. Please do not contact Sister Ellen Lipsett. 

12. FRIDAY 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 

From the Technology Office - REMINDER 
Good Day Sisters! On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, our website www.bfranciscan.org will have an updated appearance. To access the Relay, Funeral Notices, and all other Members Only documents, you will need to click on the Members button found at the top right hand corner of the website. Enter the new user ID and new password that were provided on a flyer enclosed in the large brown envelope distributed at the Assembly or, if you were not at the Assembly, then received in the mail. Please do not save the password on any computer. Enter the password each time you access the Members Only area of the website in order to safeguard the privacy of this restricted area. If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Jablonski at the Office of Technology Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 484.334.6957 or email communications@bfranciscan.org .

From the Relay 
The last Relay on the “old format” will be posted Monday morning, July 15, 2019. Please access the Relay by 11:30 a.m. There will be no access to the BFS website or to the Relay from noon onward on Monday, July 15, 2019, while the old website appearance morphs into the new appearance. The first Relay in the “new look” is anticipated for Tuesday morning, July 16, 2019. Please try to access the Members Only area before the weekend so that if you need assistance Gemma Jablonski will be in the office to help. Please do not contact Sister Ellen Lipsett. 

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 Robert Prorock, Sister Maria Denise Prorock’s brother, who is having serious surgery on Monday, July 15, 2019. 
  • for a complete and speedy recovery for those injured in travel, home and workplace accidents and for those suffering from natural disasters. 
  • for Barbara for successful surgery and full recovery. 
  • for Bill for peace and God’s will to be done. 
  • for hope and strength for Sarah. 
  • for all our special intentions and for those who ask us to remember them and their special intentions in our prayers. 
  • for blessings upon our benefactors and their families and friends. 
  • 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. 
13. SATURDAY – St. Henry 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 

14. SUNDAY – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation. 

15. MONDAY – St. Bonaventure
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

Thank you
Sincerest thanks and a prayer for God’s blessing upon Sister Marilisa da Silva and all those Sisters who sent prayers, cards, spiritual bouquets, monetary offerings or gave for Masses in sympathy upon the sudden death of my sister Clara Spotts. God bless you much! –Sister Mary Doris Burkot

From the Technology Office - REMINDER
Good Day Sisters! Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, our website www.bfranciscan.org will have an updated appearance. To access the Relay, Funeral Notices, and all other Members Only documents, you will need to click on the Members button found at the top right hand corner of the website. Enter the new user ID and new password  that were provided on a flyer enclosed in the large brown envelope distributed at the Assembly or, if you were not at the Assembly, then received in the mail. Please do not save the password on any computer. Enter it each time you access the Members Only area of the website in order to safeguard the privacy of this restricted area.  If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Jablonski at the Office of Technology Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 484.334.6957 or email communications@bfranciscan.org 

From the Relay
This is the last Relay posted on the old format. There will be no access to the BFS website or to the Relay from noon onward TODAY, Monday, July 15, 2019, while the old website appearance morphs into the new appearance. The first Relay in the “new look” is anticipated for tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 16, 2019.Please try to access the Members Only area sometime between mid-morning Tuesday, July 16 through Friday, July 19, 2019, so that if you need assistance Gemma Jablonski will be in the office to help. Please do not contact Sister Ellen Lipsett.

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 George Bartos,Sister Maria Bartos’ brother, who died Sunday night, July 14, 2019. Arrangements are pending.

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 Sister Claude Marie Jablonskiwho is a patient at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.
•for our Sisters who will undergo surgical or medical procedures this week.

Good bye, former website appearance! Anticipating the new relaunch TODAY!

16. TUESDAY – Our Lady of Mount Carmel/Canonization of Francis of Assisi 1228
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

From Sister Marilisa da Silva
President of the CRB – The Conference of Religious of Brazil, re-elected Sister Maria Inês Vieira Ribeiro for the next three years. 
The Conference has taken on the following priorities:
• To cultivate the prophetic-sapiential mystic;
• To hear the cry of the poor and the earth;
• To foster intercongregational, intercultural and charism sharing with the laity;
• To promote humanizing relationships with specific attention to each generation in Consecrated Religious Life

After the election, Sister Maria Inês, gave the following testimony: 
"I wish in this triennium that we focus more on the issues of the Amazon, on the identity of the Consecrated Religious Life, on religious priesthood, on sexual abuse in the Church, on human trafficking and on the engagement in Public Policy, as well as being with the poor and little ones so that we may be a male and female consecrated people according to the Spirit of Jesus."

Like Mary, Mother and Disciple of Jesus Christ, we ask the Holy Spirit to direct our steps and make us witnesses of His love and hope.

Thank you
• Sister Elma Barbara Klafke  was discharged from the Hospital and thanks all for their prayers. Please continue praying for her full recovery.

Prayers are requested for the departed souls of our Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for the comfort and consolation of their families:

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 Sister Mary Generosa Paszk who was admitted to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical            Center, Hershey, PA on July 14, 2019.
• for Sister Thereza Barnet who remains hospitalized in Porto Alegre, BR and is very ill.
• for Carol Gilhuly for peace and an open heart to new living arrangements. 

Canonization of Francis of Assisi by Pope Gregory IX two years after Francis’ death in 1226. https://www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/G9MIRA.HTM 

From the Technology Office 
Welcome to the new format of our website! Take time to view the public area. Enjoy! The web hosting company continues to work out some glitches on the Members Only Area so it is not yet ready to access.

17. WEDNESDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

Directory Update
St. Clare Convent, p. 31. All of the following changes involve St. Clare Convent, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. All are effective as of Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
• Home phone number - delete 484.755.5360 (landline). No longer in service.
• Sister Kateri Peake – add the following phone number: 610.750.0897 (cell). Keep both the work and FAX      numbers currently on p.31.
• Sister Maria Bartos –add Sister’s name and her phone number: 610.316.9209 (cell). Delete Sister’s name      from Mother Veronica Convent, p. 26. Copy Work, FAX number, and e-mail address from p.26 to p.31.
• Sister Paula Marie Nowak – delete Sister’s name from St. Clare Convent, p. 31. Add her name to Mother        Veronica Convent, p.26. Copy her two work numbers and FAX number from p. 31 to p.26.

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 Sister Claude Marie Jablonski who is now in Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing,    2802 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610 Main: 484-628-2388. Effective as of Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
• for the success of church festivals  and for beautiful, comfortable weather, sufficient help and safety for               everyone involved and attending.

Prayers are requested for the departed souls of our Sisters, Family, Associates, Friends and Benefactors and for the comfort and consolation of their families:
• Obituary for George Edward Bartos, Sister Maria Bartos’ brother, who died Sunday night, July 14, 2019. http://www.smithminer.com/archives/obituaries/george-edward-bartos 

From the Office of Communications
Annual Forms for 2019-2020 
Thank you to all who returned their annual forms during the Assembly. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Forms E and B [due from all Sisters] and Form D [due only from those Sisters to whom it applies] are due no later than July 31, 2019. Form C [due from all Sisters] is due no later than September 6, 2019. – Sister Ellen Lipsett

18. THURSDAY – St. Camillus de Lellis 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

A Mother Veronica Moment
A terrible ice storm at their new home in Ridgewood caused everything to be frozen which brought about many fallen trees and branches. Mother Veronica always reminded the sisters that it is God’s way of bringing about practical and necessary improvements. To help keep the sisters’ spirits up, she would say … 
“God turns all things to good.” 

Directory Updates 
Brazil - New Assignments 
• June 29, 2019: Sister Maria Erocy Fadini da Silva (Giovanna) -  Delete from Fraternidade Sgrado Coração de Jesus, Viamão, RS, p.42. Add to Fraternidade Santa Inês, Porto Alegre, RS, p.41.
• July 16, 2019: Sister Juliana Melz - Delete from Fraternidade São José, Barra do Ribeiro, RS, p.43. Add to Fraternidade Sagrado Coração de Jesus, Viamão, RS, p.42.
United States 
• Sister Paula Marie Nowak – Copy her cell phone number 732.259.0350 from p.7 to p.26. 

From the Office of Technology 
Dear Sisters, here is a tutorial on Internet Basics – Using a Web Browser. It also shares other good topics; for example, Internet Safety and how to use Microsoft Office products. https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/using-a-web-browser/1/
Peace and All Good, Gemma Jablonski

From the Relay 
Welcome to the Relay posting in the new format.  The look is a little different, but the up-to-date news coverage remains the same! Sign in to view daily if possible! Watch for surprise features from time to time!


 19. FRIDAY 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

More women have been appointed to the Roman Curia. Could this signal new leadership opportunities? https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/07/10/more-women-have-been-appointed-roman-curia-could-signal-new-leadership

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 our dear Sister Laura Julita Hauschild who entered eternal life yesterday evening, Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Viamao, RS BR at the age of 87 and in the 69th year of her religious life. Partial information will be posted in the Members Only Funeral Area of our website and will be finalized when the official information arrives from Brazil.

• for the father of Antonio Vicente  and for other deceased members of his family.

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 correct diagnosis for Katie.  

20. SATURDAY – St. Apollinaris
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

21. SUNDAY – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary time 
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

22. MONDAY – St. Mary Magdalene
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.

Directory Update
  • Sister Joanne Helen Grejdus –p.19 - Delete current e-mail address. Insert new e-mail address: srgrejdus@gmail.com 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: 
• forRobert Prorock, Sister Maria Denise Prorock’s brother, who suffered a setback following his recent surgery.
• forRobert Potoczny,Sister Helene Potoczny’s brother, who is critically ill.
• for a speedy and full recovery forMary McGowan,Sisters Laetitia and de Lourdes Okoniewski’s niece.
• for the many intentions that arrive via our website Prayer area. 

22. MONDAY – ADDITION [posted at 10:10 a.m.]

Office of Technology
Good Day Sisters. You may be receiving an email informing you that Microsoft has updated the Microsoft Service Agreement that applies to one or more Microsoft Office products or services that you use. It is legitimate and you may accept. Any questions, please contact Gemma Jablonski at 484.334.6957 or communications@bfranciscan.org


 







 
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