Relay for July 2023
BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS
Weekly Relay
July 2023
• for our Sisters who will celebrate a birthday or feast day during the month of July. 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.
From the Relay
There will be no Relay on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in U.S. - Independence Day. Next Regular Relay resumes on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
2. SUNDAY – Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
- for safety for all who will travel on this Holiday Weekend in the U.S.
3. MONDAY – St. Thomas, Apostle
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
- for safety for all who will travel on this Holiday Weekend in the U.S.
Installation of the New Bernardine Franciscan Leadership of St. Joseph Villa
Sunday, July 2, 2023 – at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA
- Picture #1 – Sister Joan Ann Proach, Congregational Minister, welcomes and greets the assembly.
- Picture #2 – Sister Rose Jameson, Congregational Councilor, leads the Prayer Service.
- Picture #3 – Sister Sandra Lyons, Congregational Councilor, proclaims the Reading in the Prayer Service.
- Picture #4 – Sister John Ann Proach, Congregational Minister, and Sister Zioldé Teresinha de Caldas before the presentation of the remembrances to the newly installed Local Leadership of St. Joseph Villa.
- Picture #5 – Left to right: Sisters Madonna Marie Harvath and Josandra Ciucci are presented to Sister John Ann Proach, Congregational Minister, for installation as Assistant Local Minister and Local Minister, respectively.
- Picture #6 – Sister Zioldé Teresinha de Caldas, Congregational Councilor, presents Sister Josanda Ciucci, newly installed Local Minister, with a remembrance.
- Picture #7 – Sister Zioldé Teresinha de Caldas, Congregational Councilor, presents Sister Madonna Marie Harvath, newly installed Assistant Local Minister, with a remembrance.
- Picture #8 – Rev. Ronald Bowman, Chaplain, blesses the newly installed Leadership of St. Joseph Villa.
rFrom the Relay
There will be no regular Relay posted on Constant Contact or the website tomorrow, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – Federal Holiday – U.S. Independence Day. Regular Relay will resume on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
From Sister Mary Laurene Browne
Sisters, why am I not surprised that you are responding so generously to the Rosary collection for Liberia, even parting with some of your treasured ones? I am not surprised but am immensely grateful to each of you as are also the bishops and people back home. I will continue to collect Rosaries, Franciscan crowns, and Seven Sorrows until the end of 2023. The goal is twenty thousand! May God bless each of you for being part of this very meaningful endeavor.
From Health Benefits and Government Programs
Capital Blue Cross members both PPO and Senior: If/when you receive your new Capital health insurance card, please make a copy and send the copy to Health Benefits Office, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. Thank you for your cooperation. – Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky
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 Mr. and Mrs. R. Quinn.
- for Lynn who is coping with a serious illness.
- for a speedy and complete recovery for Chris Estes’ mother Hermine who suffered a bad fall.
- for Shelly.
4. TUESDAY – St. Elizabeth of Portugal/ Independence Day in U.S.
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
for safety for all who will travel on this Holiday Weekend in the U.S.
From the Relay
No Regular Relay today - U.S. Independence Day. Regular Relay resumes tomorrow, Wednesday, July 5, 2022.
Writers of the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States
Pictured seated left to right: Benjamin Franklin (PA) and John Adams (MA).
Standing: Thomas Jefferson (VA)
Not pictured: Robert R. Livingston (NY) and Roger Sherman (CT)
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress
meeting at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, PA, later renamed Independence Hall
The transcript of the Declaration of Independence
Happy U.S.A. Independence Day!
Colorful Firework with Sounds. Screensaver (4K UltraHD) - Bing video
5. WEDNESDAY - St. Anthony Zaccaria/St. Elizabeth of Portugal
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 Edna Cylwick
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
From Health Benefits and Government Programs
Capital Blue Cross members both PPO and Senior: If/when you receive your new Capital health insurance card, please make a copy and send the copy to Health Benefits Office, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. Thank you for your cooperation. – Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky
From the McGlinn Conference and Spirituality Center – Final Posting
Sisters, the July 23-29, 2023 Motherhouse Retreat flier was emailed to each Convent in May 2023. "Hard" copies are available at the Motherhouse. Email Sister Shaun Kathleen Wilson mcglinncc@bfranciscan.org if you wish a flier emailed personally to you. May God bless us all!
By the Seaside – By the Beautiful Sea
July 23 – 28, 2023
The waters of chaos swirled in Genesis. The waters of the Red Sea parted in Exodus. The waters of the Sea of Galilee frightened and calmed and fed the disciples in the Gospels. Through our the Biblical tradition the Sea has been a particular place of God encountering God’s People. Join us to explore and experience the presence of God By the Seaside of the Scriptures and By the Beautiful Sea of our hearts.
Retreat Director: Father Dennis Mason, OFM Conv, is a friar-priest in the Order of the Friars Minor Conventual. Father enjoys leading spiritual retreats with lay women and men, those in consecrated life, priests, deacons and seminarians. Entering the Franciscans in 1968, Father Dennis was ordained in 1978. He has served in the ministries of parish leadership, education and province administration.
Dates: July 23 – 29, 2023
Arrival: July 23, 2023 – Sunday between 2 and 4 pm. 4:30 pm dinner
Departure: July 29, 2023 – Saturday after 9 am Liturgy and Breakfast
McGlinn Conference & Spirituality Center*
Attn: Seaside Retreat
460 Saint. Bernardine St
Reading, PA 19607
484-334-6807 ▪ mcglinncc@bfranciscan.org ▪ Fax: 484-334-6808
Registration Deadline: TODAY, July 5, 2023
Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester - Chapter
Request for prayers for the guidance of the Holy Spirit on the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester’s Chapter and Elections to be held in Rochester, NY from July 6-13, 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:
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 safe travels and many blessings upon the Alvernia Camino Pilgrims who are now on pilgrimage.
- for Terry Nytray who is terminally ill.
- for healing for John Staba who is undergoing a surgery.
6. THURSDAY – St. Maria Goretti
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
Sisters Maria Korick, Marietta Andrzejewska, and Alvina Vieira Machado
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Updates (3)
Prayers are requested for the following sick and needy Sisters and for those who companion them during this time:
- for Sisters Dolora Marie Louis and Marietta Smolicz who reside in our St. Joseph Villa, for peace and comfort for them in their current illness.
- for Sister Francis Canice Reinhardt who is in rehab at Shannondell, 5000 Shannondell Dr, Audubon PA 19403 Shannondell’s phone number is (610) 728.5400 Sister Francis Canice is in room 5343 and the new room phone number is 610.908.3698. Best time to call: 7:30 p.m. to finish at 9:30 p.m.
From Health Benefits and Government Programs
Capital Blue Cross members both PPO and Senior: If/when you receive your new Capital health insurance card, please make a copy and send the copy to Health Benefits Office, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. Thank you for your cooperation. – Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky
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 Jonathan and Gabby to be blessed with a healthy baby.
7. FRIDAY/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 Florence Kruczek
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Update - Death
Prayers are requested for the departed soul of our dear Sister and for the comfort and consolation of her family and friends:
· for our dear Sister Dolora Marie Louis who entered eternal life this morning, Friday, July 7, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA at the age of 98 and in her 59th year of religious life. Arrangements are pending.
2023 Directory Updates (4)
- Sister Mary Joseph Tirpak – p.26 – St. Joseph Villa - Delete Sister Mary Joseph’s name and also LM. Add to p.24 - Sacred Heart Convent: Sister Mary Joseph Tirpak—Clare 1209 484.509.4061 and beneath that 610.301.9788 (cell) and E-mail: maryjoseph@bfranciscan.org effective July 1, 2023.
- Sister Dorothy Marie Poremba – p.26 – St. Joseph Villa – Delete Sister Dorothy Marie’s name and also Assistant LM. Add to p.22 - Sacred Heart Convent: Sister Dorothy Marie Poremba—Joseph 1105 484.509.4018 and beneath that 484.633.7267 (cell) and E-mail: dorothymarie@saintjosephvilla.com effective July 1, 2023.
- Sister Josandra Ciucci – p 19 – Holy Rosary Convent. Delete Sister Josandra’s name and TL. Add to p.26 - St. Joseph Villa: Sister Josandra Ciucci – LM 610.334.7902 (cell) E-mail josandrac79@gmail.com effective 7/2/2023.
- Sister Madonna Marie Harvath – p.26 – St. Joseph Villa. Delete Sister Dorothy Marie Poremba's name and her information. Add to p.26 Sister Madonna Marie Harvath, Assistant Local Minister 610.952.5053 (cell) E-mail: MadonnaHarvath@bfranciscan.org
Any or all of the above information is subject to change as Sisters settle in. Please make appropriate edits to your 2023 Directory as/when needed until the new 2024 U.S. Directory is available in autumn 2023.
From Health Benefits and Government Programs
Capital Blue Cross members both PPO and Senior: If/when you receive your new Capital health insurance card, please make a copy and send the copy to Health Benefits Office, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. Thank you for your cooperation. – Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky
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 Rudy.
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 comfort and peace for Michelle Fallena, BFS Prayer Associate; Gino and Luciana Diclemente, BFS benefactors, and Tommie Navarra.
7. FRIDAY – Afternoon Addition
Community Update - Death
Prayers are requested for the departed soul of our dear Sister and for the comfort and consolation of her family and friends:
- for our dear Sister Dolora Marie Louis who entered eternal life this morning, Friday, July 7, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA at the age of 98 and in her 59th year of religious life. Viewing on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Villa. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Villa Chapel. Burial in the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters’ Cemetery, Reading, PA. (Please refer to the Funeral Notices section of our web site for additional information. If you will be attending the Liturgy and reception that follows, please call the Reception Desk at the Motherhouse 484.334.7000 to leave word of the number attending.)
8. SATURDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
From Health Benefits and Government Programs
Capital Blue Cross members both PPO and Senior: If/when you receive your new Capital health insurance card, please make a copy and send the copy to Health Benefits Office, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. Thank you for your cooperation. – Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky
9. SUNDAY – Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
- for blessings upon Sister Retreatants at St. Joseph Villa July 9 to 14, 2023.
10. MONDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
From Health Benefits and Government Programs
Capital Blue Cross members both PPO and Senior: If/when you receive your new Capital health insurance card, please make a copy and send the copy to Health Benefits Office, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. Thank you for your cooperation. – Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky
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 Rev. Martin T. Cioppi https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/martin-cioppi-obituary?id=52347389
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 Joey Prohaska, former Sister Mary Jocarolyn (Josepha Lukashunas) who is seriously ill.
- for Robert Imperata, for successful surgery today, July 10, 2023 at 2:15, then treatment and a speedy recovery.
- for 8-month-old Sophia who is seriously ill.
- for Grandma Erma who is ill.
11. TUESDAY – St. Benedict
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 safe and successful treatment for Tom McMahon today, Tuesday July 11-Friday, July 14, 2023.
- for safety for all who travel during this vacation time.
- for safety for those living in flood, tornado, or other natural disaster sites and for assistance to attain some normalcy in life.
- for protection for people living in high violence areas.
- for all our special intentions and for those who ask us to remember them and their special intentions in our prayers.
12. WEDNESDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
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 Henry Browne, age 64, Sister Mary Laurene Browne’s brother, who died suddenly yesterday, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Monrovia. Henry was a High School Science teacher and a College Chemistry teacher.
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 safe delivery for Jessica and her baby today, Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate feast days/birthdays today
Sister Veronice Plewinski
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
From Health Benefits and Government Programs
Capital Blue Cross members both PPO and Senior: If/when you receive your new Capital health insurance card, please make a copy and send the copy to Health Benefits Office, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. Thank you for your cooperation. – Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky
13. THURSDAY – St. Henry
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 Sara and Rodger that God would bless them with a child.
- for Rose Fajgier who is seriously ill.
14. FRIDAY – St. Kateri Tekawitha
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 Kateri Peake
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
From Health Benefits and Government Programs
Capital Blue Cross members both PPO and Senior: If/when you receive your new Capital health insurance card, please make a copy and send the copy to Health Benefits Office, 450 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607-1737. Thank you for your cooperation. – Sister Danielle Marie Kubelsky
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 Carmen Grande who died on July 5, 2023.
15. SATURDAY – St. Bonaventure
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 Emilia Gelinski
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
16. SUNDAY – Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
17. MONDAY
- 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 Generosa Paszk
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 Emma who is awaiting diagnosis.
- for Elizabeth, surgery.
- for David for a successful surgery and a complete recovery.
- for a return to health for Pat Shuman.
- for Irene Allawh.
From Sister Grace Keane
I am looking for a few action pictures, works of mercy, that may not need any script... I will turn the pics into a one pager to accompany the January CIC theme on cultural inclusion.
Pictures from the US, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Liberia and Mozambique. My email: gkeane1894@gmail.com
Directory Change
- Sister Madonna Marie Harvath is now residing in St. Joseph Villa. Please make the needed change in your Directory. Cell: 610.952.5053 Email: MadonnaHarvath@bfranciscan.org
18. TUESDAY – St. Camillus de Lellis
- Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
From Sister Maria Bartos in the Development Office
Sisters, my bfranciscan.org email has been compromised. Please do not open any email from me requesting monies or that you download a document. Thank you.
19. WEDNESDAY
- 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 Jessica Wolf who lost her 13-year-old son this past week.
20. THURSDAY - St. Apollinaris
- 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 healing for Jessica and her family.
21. FRIDAY – St. Lawrence of Brindisi
- Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
LCWR August-September Newsletter 2023
https://www.lcwr.org/resources/publications/augustseptember-2023
Franciscan Federation Newsletter – July 2023 – Volume 2 – Number 10
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Franciscan-Federation-National-Board--July-2023.html?soid=1102964298108&aid=Xt8EmeMfGek
22. SATURDAY – St. Mary Magdalene
- 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 Cristiane Martins de Barros
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
23. SUNDAY – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
- for blessings upon Sister Retreatants at the McGlinn Conference & Spirituality Center July 23 to 29, 2023.
24. MONDAY – St. Sharbel Makhluf
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 stable health and for wise decision-making for the care of Janet Jackson, Sister Francis Canice Reinhardt’s sister, and for health and blessings upon Janet’s twin sister Joan who has been Janet’s caretaker.
- for Gloria Devanney for peace, acceptance, and contentment in her new living environment.
25. TUESDAY – St. James, Apostle
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
- for safe travel for Sister Tereza das Dôres Lima who is returning to Brazil today.
Today we offer our prayers and good works for our dear Sister(s) who celebrate feast days/birthdays today
Sister Maria James Riedel
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 Priscilla as she takes her Bar Exams for New York State today and tomorrow.
- for Melissa who is having a procedure today.
26. WEDNESDAY - SS. Joachim and Anne
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
Sisters Anna Indycka, Deborah Ann Surgot and Joanne Mary Kotwicki
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
Community Update
- Please hold in prayer our very ill Sister Marietta Smolicz as she draws nearer to her Eternal reward and also those who companion her during this time.
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 Deb Gray.
27. THURSDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) Summer Resolution to Action
https://www.lcwr.org/resources/publications/summer-2023-air-pollution-and-racial-disparity
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 8-year-old Elizabeth, Fr. Dennis Mason O.F.M. Conv.’s grandniece, who was run over by a tractor.
- for safety for all who are in harm’s way because of excessive heat, torrential rains, flooding, tornadoes, or other acts of nature and for appropriate assistance.
- for safety for all whose employment requires working outside.
28. FRIDAY
Prayers are requested for the needs of our congregation.
Thank you
Your prayers, your Masses, your words of sympathy are a source of comfort for me and my family during this difficult time of mourning the passing of our brother Henry Browne. May your thoughtfulness be amply rewarded by the Almighty. – Sister Mary Laurene Browne
Father Dennis Mason O.F.M., Conv. shared his wisdom with this week's retreatants
as they gathered at the McGlinn seaside.
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 Joseph Hochreiter, 101, husband of our former Sister Rosanne (Rosanna/Rozanna) Dolores Lenio, who died on July 24, 2023. Both Joe and Dolores have been regular contributors to our Development Fund. https://www.wadefh.com/obituaries/joseph-christian-james-hochreiter-sr
- for Maria, grandmother of Antonio Vicente.
28. FRIDAY – ADDITION - DEATH
Community Update - Death
Prayers are requested for the departed soul of our dear Sister and for the comfort and consolation of her family and friends:
- Our dear Sister Marietta Smolicz entered eternal life this evening, Friday, July 28, 2023 in St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA at the age of 94 and in the 75th year of her religious life. Arrangements are pending.
29. SATURDAY –Ss. Martha, Mary (of Bethany), and Lazarus
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 Christen Shukwit
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
30. SUNDAY – Seventeenth Sunday in 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 Odilia Vieira Lopes
Mass will be offered for your special intentions.
30. SUNDAY – Update - Death
Prayers are requested for the departed soul of our dear Sister and for the comfort and consolation of her family and friends:
- Our dear Sister Marietta Smolicz entered eternal life Friday evening, July 28, 2023, at 6:55 p.m. in St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA at the age of 94 and in the 75th year of her religious life. Sister’s viewing will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA. Sister’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Villa Chapel, Reading, PA. If you will be attending the Liturgy and reception that follows, please call the Reception Desk at the Motherhouse 484.334.7000 to leave word of the number attending Please refer to the Funeral Notices section of our web site for additional information when posted.
31. MONDAY – St. Ignatius of Loyola
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 Ashley and Nate.
- for the dearly departed Luciana Diclemente. May Lu rest in peace.
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 Bard/Baumann-Bock families as they mourn the loss of Ashley and Nate from a car accident leaving five children under 18.
- for Rita Catalano who is in hospice care.
- for Sr. Marietta Fritz SNDdeNamur (Co-founder of Emmaus House of Saginaw, Michigan) who is in poor health.
GOODBYE, JULY!
WELCOME, AUGUST!
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