Connections - Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

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C O N T E N TS
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The Best For All People
As an oncology nurse at O’Connor Hospital in San
Jose, Calif., Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ keeps the
mission of caring for the dear neighbor in focus while
she navigates today’s changing health care landscape.
Fall/Winter 2009
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Health Care Reform
Read The Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph’s
statement on health care reform as well as a Q&A
with Sister Jean deBlois, CSJ, to learn more about the
issue from the Catholic social teaching perspective.
Servir Al Querido Prójimo: Serving
the Dear Neighbor
Sisters Margaret Guzzardo and Mary McGlone’s
unique bilingual ministries come together to serve a
special need in Baños, Ecuador.
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Development News.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tributes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connections is published twice a year by the Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province. Please
send address changes and requests for additional
copies to Editor, Connections, at the address below or
to [email protected].
Province Leadership
Sister Elizabeth Brown, CSJ
Sister Patricia Clune, CSJ
Sister Nancy Corcoran, CSJ
Sister Helen Flemington, CSJ
Sister Patricia Ann Giljum, CSJ
Sister Jean Meier, CSJ
Sister Suzanne Wesley, CSJ
Editor
Jenny Beatrice
Contributor
Development Office
Proofreaders
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Contributing Writers
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Photography
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Jenny Beatrice
Golfers prepare to hit the course at the CSJ Annual Golf Tournament.
CSJ 21st Annual
Golf Tournament
Monday, September 21
Norman K. Probstein Golf Course, Forest Park
More pictures page 19
Sister Barbara Dreher, CSJ dons her wings as she prepares to
head skyward for the annual Heavenly Open Golf Ball Drop.
Cover photo: Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ. See story on page 2. Photo by Jenny Beatrice
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From the Province Leadership
Dear Friends,
In Gratitude: A Way of Life,
Louise Hay and friends write
about living life through the lens of
gratitude. Hay says that she “always
makes a point of spending part of
each day thanking the universe.”
One of the many blessings
of serving in leadership is that we
often have the opportunity to view
firsthand the ministries in which
our sisters are involved. We can see
how they are living out the spiritual
and corporal works of mercy, and
how, in turn, their lives are being
St. Louis Archbishop, Robert J. Carlson (center), with Province Leadership (left to right): Sisters Helen Flemington,
Patty Clune, Pat Giljum, Suzanne Wesley, Nancy Corcoran and Jean Meier. (Not pictured, Sister Elizabeth Brown)
enriched.
In this issue of Connections,
September, honoring the historical contributions of Catholic
we see this reality in our sisters, Sisters Patrice Coolick, Jean
sisters in the United States. Truly, this is not an honor that
deBlois, Mary McGlone and Margaret Guzzardo. Each is
is given to us alone. Although we stand on the shoulders of
sharing her gifts and making a difference in the lives of our
dedicated women who have gone before us, nothing that has
dear neighbors. They, in turn, are ever so richly blessed.
been accomplished by women religious over the centuries was
Another gift that leadership affords us is the opportunity
done in isolation. One of the blessings for which we are ever
to interact with the hierarchy where our sisters are in ministry.
so grateful is that we work in collaboration with our sisters
Most recently, Province Leadership met with Archbishop
and brothers in ministry—together we can and have made a
Robert Carlson, the newly appointed Archbishop of
difference.
St. Louis. While the main reason for our coming together
And so to you, we say thank you for all the ways that you
was the formalized blessing of our co-sponsorship venture
work with us and support us in our ministries. To you and for
between the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and
you, we will always be grateful.
Benedictine Health System, Archbishop Carlson did spend
some time with Province Leadership, sharing his story of
Province Leadership
priestly ministry. From listening to his story, we learned of his commitment to the poor and the elderly, his love for his brother
Elizabeth Brown, CSJ
Patty Clune, CSJ
priests, his care and appreciation for women religious, and
most importantly, his commitment to spread the gospel
message of Jesus.
Nancy Corcoran, CSJ
Helen Flemington, CSJ
He also spoke of his openness to multi-faith dialogue.
We came away from this conversation with a renewed
commitment to pray for this good man so that together we
Pat Giljum, CSJ
Jean Meier, CSJ
might all build up the Kingdom of God.
Finally, something that also touched our hearts recently
is House Resolution 441 that was passed at the end of
Suzanne Wesley, CSJ
Connections • Fall/Winter 2009
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By Jenny Beatrice
Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ, RN
Serving the Dear Neighbor in Today’s
Changing Health Care Landscape
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S
he may be 20 years senior to many of her colleagues (and the only one still donning her
white nurse’s uniform), yet Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ, RN is a progressive thinker
who is successfully navigating today’s changing health care landscape.
Connecting with the
As an oncology nurse at
patients is always Coolick’s
O’Connor Hospital in San
first priority, as her long-time
Jose, Calif., the only private
friend and esteemed colleague
not-for-profit hospital left in
in oncology nursing, Deborah
the South Bay area, Coolick
Thaler-Demers, RN can
remains focused on the
attest. Today, Thaler-Demers
patients, constantly seeking
has cancer and is experiencing
ways to better serve them.
Coolick’s generous and caring
“Nursing is three things
spirit first-hand.
to me: it’s my passion, it’s
“I think that her strength
hands on, and it’s teaching and
is that she goes the extra mile
mentoring,” Coolick says. This
for everybody—it’s not just
philosophy has brought her to
the occasional person but
the top of her profession and
whomever her patient is, if
into the hearts of her patients.
they need something she gets
O’Connor’s Cancer Care
it. I’m not even her patient—
Center offers diagnostic,
I’m just a friend—and she’s
clinical and support services
done so many things for me.”
and Coolick strives to work
Coolick sees her ministry
collaboratively with them
as one filled with hope, no
all, bringing the pieces of the
matter what stage of the
puzzle together.
journey with cancer her
“I’m always trying to
patients are in.
think how we can make it
Sister Patrice Coolick stands at O’Connor’s new oncology resource room. Coolick
She says, “What we offer
better for the patients,” she
led the charge in renovating the room, which she ensures offers the most current is a level of hope and the big
says. “I’m driving home and I data, both in print and online at the computer station.
hope is that we are going to
review what happened. What
Coolick sees her ministry as one filled with cure you and sometimes we
piece could we have done
better? How can we make it
hope, no matter what stage of the journey can. Then, if we can’t cure you,
we’ll offer hope to give you as
even more comfortable, less
with
cancer
her
patients
are
in.
many quality years as we can. painful? How can we make it
Finally, I tell patients, ‘We will
better for the family?”
do everything we can so that you’re not in pain and that you’re
One of the gifts Coolick brings to the table is a unique
comfortable. We’ll be here.’”
multi-cultural perspective stemming from her mission work,
The promise to “be here” holds great significance in today’s
having spent 10 years at a clinic in the mountains of Peru, one
year with refugees in Southeast Asia, and one year with refugees for-profit health care environment. Although all hospitals are
required to treat and stabilize, they do not have to provide
and famine relief in Africa. San Jose is a widely diverse region
continued care. O’Connor, a Catholic hospital sponsored by The
and when she began working at O’Connor in the 1980s, she
Daughters of Charity, engages in a ministry of healing that will
realized she could make instant connections with patients from
not leave people behind. Yet the burden this puts on the facility
all over the world.
is certainly a challenge.
“I either knew what country they were from or I knew
“We are now getting a lot of people who have absolutely no
their language. Sometimes I only had two patients that spoke
insurance or who are homeless,” Coolick says. The result is that
English,” she recalls. “It was wonderful for me and wonderful
Coolick cares for people beyond the realm of oncology, whether
for the patients and families…it was really a good fit.”
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At left, Coolick (far right) with her fellow oncology nurses
at O’Connor. “We have a lot of young nurses and I love
teaching them,” she says. Above, Coolick visits with
friend and colleague, Deborah Thaler-Demers, RN, who is
battling cancer. Thaler-Demers is experiencing Coolick’s
generous caregiving first hand. “She’s there for the little
things,” she says.
An innovative thinker, Coolick is not only skilled at managing
that means cleaning a homeless man with lice or caring for
people for the ultimate good of the patient but at working
others who are labeled as “outcasts.”
As a religious woman without a family or children at home, within a system as well. One way she achieves this is by implementing new programs to benefit patients and their families,
Coolick feels a certain freedom to treat all who are in need
without fear or concern for the ramifications. She recalls such an such as a multi-faith prayer group and a cancer resource center.
Although not all her ideas pan out as she envisions, she
experience with one of her earliest AIDS patients.
learns from each one, building upon it for the future. For
“I walked in his room and he was perspiring, and I said,
example, the multi-faith prayer group dissolved (“it may have
‘When I’m done I’m going to come back and I’m going to wash
been ahead of its time,” she says) but she is currently meeting
you and you’re going to feel better.’ He said, ‘No one else wants
to touch me. Why would you?’ I got really angry with the nurses with parishes to set up oncology prayer circles. “I learn from my
mistakes—redemption is possible!”
and then I got very compassionate because I thought they’ve
Coolick’s latest mission is to implement the “No One Dies
got kids at home, they don’t know enough about this, they have
Alone” program at O’Connor. Created by the Sisters of St. Joseph
to protect themselves and their family. I don’t have to protect
of Peace in Oregon, the program trains and manages volunteers
myself so what’s the big deal?”
who provide a reassuring presence to a dying patient who would
As a sister, Coolick says she also feels a real responsibility
otherwise be alone.
to stay current and
“We
are
now
getting
a
lot
of
people
who
have
Coolick is passionate
informed in the field.
about this project and has
“I believe that people
absolutely no insurance or who are homeless.”
even visited numerous
deserve the very best that ~Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ
hospitals in California
we can offer and so that’s
and St. Louis for research. “I want someone there to be a presence
why I’m constantly trying to keep up professionally,” she says.
to say, ‘You are important enough for me to be here,’” she says.
“It isn’t that I think I’m going to know everything. I’m constantly
She is excited to engage the entire hospital staff in the
trying to keep current for the patients’ sake but also for the
mission. “I want housekeeping, I want dietary. I want everybody
nurses that I work with because I am so aware that they don’t
have the opportunities that I have and I really feel responsible to to buy in!”
Coolick is proud to stand on the shoulders of the Sisters
come back and share anything I know.”
of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and all the other communities of
Coolick’s co-worker, Lena Jagroop, RN, says, “Sister Patrice
women religious, who have played a large role in the foundation
is wonderful. She is well-rounded, knowledgeable and eager to
of hospitals in our nation. In fact, she sees how the mission “to
learn. If she doesn’t know something, she’ll find out for you.”
She will tell you that management is not her “bailiwick” but care for the dear neighbor without distinction” has really come
full circle.
Coolick is a superb leader who emphasizes the importance of
“We started it because nobody was doing it. Now what’s
team. “I believe in team playing because more can get done,” she
happened with the for-profit system…we’re picking up the
says. “I also realize there are some people who cannot be team
people who are left. We’re going back to the roots,” she says.
players so it is a challenge to figure out how to use their gifts
“All people deserve the very best that we can offer.” y
and talents.”
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U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Statement on Health Care Reform
Statement—
C
ompelled by the gospel of Jesus and
our mission to respond to the “dear
neighbor” without distinction, the U.S.
Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Leadership Council and the Sisters of
St. Joseph of Carondelet, adds its voice to
that of NETWORK, a Catholic Social
Justice lobby, in support of health care
reform.
We believe that access to affordable,
quality health care is a basic human right
and a fundamental social good for all
persons. The current state of health care
in the United States constitutes social
sin that must be eradicated through
broad and deep engagement of the public
conscience. We advocate for a health care
system that is:
• Accessible to everyone in the
United States
• Affordable, funded and
administered in a simple,
direct way
• Comprehensive, including
preventative, primary, acute,
long-term, and hospice care
• Quality, including care that is
culturally appropriate.
Impact on Women and
Children—
A
s the economy worsens, many
employers are forced to reduce
health care coverage for dependents,
leaving millions of women and children
at risk. Also, women are less likely to
get health insurance through their jobs
because they are more likely to work
part-time, work in small businesses that
don’t provide any insurance, or they are
full-time caregivers for their children. In
many states, insurance companies can still
discriminate because of gender, denying
coverage because of pre-existing conditions such as having a C-section, having
had a baby, or having been a victim of
domestic violence.
Talking Points—
• Health care is a social
good for our country. It is
a right for every individual to have
access to quality, affordable health
care. The following are critical:
adequate supports for those who
are unable to pay for health insurance either through an expansion
of Medicaid or through subsidies
for private insurance premiums,
i.e. public option; a limit on patient
out-of-pocket costs and no financial
cap on benefits; affordable coverage
for people with pre-existing medical
conditions and immigrants; health
care that is portable.
• Quality health Care for
everyone is needed in our
country. Medical services need
to be integrated into a holistic system
that has the patient at the center
of concern. Physicians need to be
encouraged to work in primary care
practices through funding and other
incentives in order to have a “medical
home” for all patients.
and not the number of services that
a medical staff can provide. Medical
procedures must be based on best
practices and quality medicine, and
not a profit motive. Federal regulation of the insurance industry is
required in order to limit the cost of
administration to a small percentage
of the total cost for the provision of
health care. If it is not possible to
adequately regulate the insurance
industry at the federal level, then
a “public option” or “Medicare for
all who want it” is the alternative
for controlling costs through
competition.
Action Steps—
• Stay informed on the health care
issue as it moves through Congress.
• Use the above talking points to
call and write your senators and
representative.
• NETWORK offers current,
updated analysis on the issue and
action alerts: www.networklobby.org
• For more information, visit
www.usccb.org/healthcare
The statement and talking points reflect
information from NETWORK. Used with
permission.
Statement released September 2009.
• We must have systemic cost
controls for individuals,
families, businesses and
government. The funding for
health care needs to be based on the
actual health needs of an individual
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Catholic Social Teaching and the
Challenge
of Health Care Reform
A conversation with Sister Jean deBlois, CSJ
H
ealth care reform has
been on our national
agenda for decades but no real
progress has been made.
Forty-seven million of our
brothers and sisters have no health care insurance and suffer
significant negative effects as a result. As we contemplate yet
another attempt to “fix” American health care, Catholic social
teaching can help us understand why fundamental reform must
be achieved.
“Most of us, as ordinary citizens, have heard about the
plight of the uninsured but haven’t really come to grips with
it as people of faith,” says Sister Jean deBlois, CSJ. A leader in
the field of health care ethics, deBlois is professor of systematic
theology and the director of the master’s program in health care
mission at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis.
In this Q&A, deBlois guides us through the issue of health
care reform from a Catholic social teaching perspective.
Society has an obligation to distribute
this good in an equitable manner to
all members of the community with a
particular attention to the poor.
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~Pope John XXIII , Pacem in Terris, 1963
Q. What are the principles of Catholic social teaching that speak
to us most about the health care crisis?
A. The four that are most relevant to the issue are:
Human dignity: Every person is created in the image and
likeness of God, and, because of this, is sacred and
possesses an inalienable dignity.
Preferential option for poor and vulnerable persons:
The moral test of any society is how it treats its most vulnerable members.
Common Good: Persons are social by nature. We achieve
fulfillment only in the context of community. We all
have a duty to work for the good of the whole community.
Solidarity: We are one human family whatever our national,
racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences.
We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever
they may be.
Q. How should these principles guide Catholics in thinking
about health care reform?
A. Every person possesses a fundamental right to access at
least a basic level of health care. This right is grounded in and
required by the dignity of the human person, a dignity conferred
by God in the act of creation.
Health care is not a commodity to be purchased by those
who have the ability to pay for it. Rather, health care, like
education, is a public or social good that exists to serve the good
of the whole society. Society has an obligation to distribute that
good in an equitable manner to all members of the community.
Q. What has resulted from treating health care as a commodity
We may not be able to get what we want when we want it
vs. as a public good?
or we may have to wait a little bit to get our elective procedures
A. The failure of previous health care reform efforts left
done, but I’m called to give of myself so that others may have
incremental reform up to the “market,” which is driven by the
what they need.
theory of supply and demand, usually resulting in increased
competition, higher quality and lower costs. This may apply to
Q. How do we, as Catholics, navigate the political aspects of
cars and houses, but in reality, when we rely on this to manage
health care reform?
health care, costs go up and quality goes down.
A. We need health care reform—how it happens is a political
The nature of the doctor/
debate. Our Catholic tradition is not
patient relationship has changed
about a political debate. It’s about
▶ In 2007 non-elderly uninsured as well. The former “covenant” of
these principles—human dignity,
trust that empowered doctors is
Americans numbered 45.7 million preferential option for the poor and
now a “contract” between a provider
vulnerable persons, the common
▶ In 2008 uninsured elderly and consumer, laden with “caveat
good and solidarity. How that gets
numbered 600,000
emptor” and “the customer is always
inserted in the debate is up to all of us.
▶
8
in
10
uninsured
persons
come
right.” The outcome has been
We are all coming at this from
from working families
devastating for physicians and for
different perspectives—we all have
us, the patients, who rely on them to
different needs and we all have
▶ 2/3 of uninsured individuals
take good care of us.
different gifts to bring—but the
and families are living below reality is that there are people who
the federal poverty level
Q. How are we called to live out
are dying because they lack access to
▶
$2.5
trillion
was
spent
on
the gospel principle of stewardship
basic health care.
health care in the United States regarding health care and the
common good?
Q. How can we make a difference?
in 2008; $3 billion was spent A. Scripture tells us that when a
A. Maybe it means that we call our
on administrative health care rich man asks Jesus, “What do I
legislators and say that tort reform
costs alone.
have to do to gain eternal life?” Jesus
is essential. Maybe it means that we
replies, “Go sell what you have and
call our senator to say that we need
give to the poor and follow me.” The story says the man “went
to continue to ensure conscience protection in our legislation.
away sad because he had many possessions”—he could not
Maybe we write to our congressmen/women and say we don’t
contribute to the common good. (Mark 10: 17-22)
want to advance abortion, euthanasia or assisted suicide but we
We should ask ourselves: “For whom will I sacrifice?” and
make it clear that we want people to have access to basic care.
“What am I willing to forego so that all can have what they need?” But I think what our tradition calls us to most is to stand
We hear many people, at places like the “town hall” meetas “Good Samaritans” for those people who lack access to basic
ings, saying, “I’m not giving up anything for anybody.”
care and to be good stewards of this resource…it belongs to
The reality is this—the “pie” is only sliceable in so many
all of us. y
pieces. If we enact health care that covers every one of us
adequately, with all of us having access to at least basic health
Visit www.csjsl.org for links to information on health care
care services, those of us that have a lot may have to give up
reform policies, faith-based resources and ways to take action.
something.
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W
hen Sisters of St. Joseph
Margaret (Maggie)
Guzzardo and Mary
McGlone first met at CSJ
sponsored Fontbonne University in St. Louis more
than 30 years ago, neither
spoke a word of Spanish.
Today these long-time
friends who are both serving
in unique bilingual ministries, have come together to
address a special need for a
special group of people.
By Jenny Beatrice
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Amidst the peaceful beauty of
the green valleys and snow-capped
peaks of the Andes Mountains lies
the powerful Tungurahua volcano.
At its base sits Baños de Agua
Santa, a town marked by a series
of volcanic hot springs that draw
visitors from around the globe.
Known as a healing town, many
disabled people have flocked to
Baños, yet this poor rural community was not equipped to address
the needs of these special visitors,
let alone its disabled residents.
Living without any fundamental rehabilitation services or basic
mobility access, a small group of
adults with disabilities took their
care into their own hands and
founded FUVIRESE in 1993.
“This little organization has grown
from being something like a club
into an institution that serves
hundreds of people in need of
phyiscal therapy and special
To create a plan of action for helping children improve their speech,
Guzzardo listens to speech dysfluencies of each child while reading.
At left, she works with little Maria.
Ecuador is located on the
north western side of South
America. The population is
13,755,680. Quito serves
as its capital city.
B
años is a community of approximately 14,000 persons in the central
Andean region of Ecuador. The city is
approximately 100 miles south of the
nation’s capital of Quito and is situated
at the base of the Tungurahua volcano,
which began erupting in the fall of 1999,
resulting in the forced evacuation of the
entire population of the Baños region—
more than 20,000 people—for a period
of eight months.
The volcanic nature of the region
creates a series of “hot” springs from
which the city derived its name, Baños
de Agua Santa. Each year visitors from
around the world are drawn to bathe in
the warm, healing waters and enjoy the
natural beauty of the region. Tourism is
the region’s largest industry.
with their parents,” she says.
McGlone, on the other hand,
learned Spanish on the job as a pastoral
minister serving in the CSJ ViceProvince of Peru. After six years she
returned to the United States to further
her theological studies but
continued her devotion to
the people of Latin America.
“I always keep in touch with
Latin American people, causes
and concerns,” she says.
In 1997 friend Dick
Egan (2009 CSJ Generosity of Joseph
honoree) established the foundation
FUVIRESE USA Inc. and he asked
McGlone to serve on the board and
eventually as executive director.
Since 2003 Guzzardo has volunteered her services at FUVIRESE four
times. Her trips have been funded by
various grants, including support from
the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Guzzardo’s goal is not a “quick fix”
but to help the teachers and parents
devise strategies to better assist the
children with speech and language
disorders, many of whom have multiple
conditions requiring a combination of
physical therapy, occupational therapy
and special education.
“The difficulty for the teachers
is that they’ve attended workshops
that show them techniques…but they
didn’t know how to apply them because
they could not accurately diagnose the
children,” she explains.
“Originally when I came here they
said, ‘We have three children for you to
see,’” remembers Guzzardo. “Well, I got
there and they said, ‘What do you think
about this child and this child’ and I
ended up with 17!”
Over the years Guzzardo’s approach
has evolved into a collaboration between
the teachers, students and families. “At
first, I just felt so rushed—the urgency
of it all—two weeks to evaluate all these
kids? This time, I went in as an observer.”
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Servir al querido prójimo • Serving the dear neighbor
education,” says McGlone,
who is the executive director
of the charitable foundation
FUVIRESE USA Inc., a
foundation that supports the
programs in Ecuador.
FUVIRESE successfully
blends traditional services
with alternative therapies
such as hydrotherapy, which
utilizes the hot springs, and
hippotherapy (horseback
riding), which is excellent for motor
skills and relaxation.
The dedicated staff lovingly
cares for more than 30 full-time and
hundreds of part-time members. Their
rehab center is well equipped—the
best in the area—and the teachers and
therapists tirelessly give their attention
to the children and their families.
Yet, the teachers recognized they
needed additional help with the children
who had speech and language problems.
“Speech therapy is a profession that is
sorely underrepresented in Ecuador and
there is no way that we would have a
budget for a full-time therapist here,” says
McGlone. “I knew that Maggie had been
working in bilingual therapy and the idea
of inviting her to FUVIRESE seemed a
perfect solution.”
Guzzardo’s bilingual ministry
began in Los Angeles, where she was
working as a speech pathologist and
recognized the need for such services.
After taking a sabbatical to learn
Spanish, she spent 11 years working at
Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital as the
only speech pathologist in the Nogales,
Arizona area, serving primarily the
Hispanic community.
Since 2003 she has worked at the
Walker Scottish Rite Clinic in St. Louis,
serving children ages two to six. “Half
of the students that I have speak only
Spanish…so I’m able to work in their
native language as well as communicate
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Right, McGlone with one of FUVIRESE’s
founders, Alfonso Morales. Morales wears his
St. Joseph’s Academy sweatshirt given to him by
the SJA student’s who volunteered to work for
FURVIRESE in Baños as an alternative spring
break.
“Instead of thinking of ‘what
programs to use,’ I was thinking, ‘what
is the child doing to let us know what
works and what doesn’t work,’” she says.
Guzzardo suggests a variety of strategies
to best meet the needs of the individual.
“For example, I may suggest pictures
or signs as an alternative to speech for
one child; I may recommend auditory
amplification for another; sound-word
imitating and naming; story re-telling,
or tongue and lip placement exercises.”
Although many of the therapies
do help students develop speech, the
ultimate goal is communication, which
Guzzardo defines as “an avenue to
building relationships,” a core value of
the Sisters of St. Joseph.
“Sometimes parents feel that they
want their children to talk and that is
an important goal for some. However,
some children don’t have the ability
to talk but they do have the ability to
gesture, to communicate with actions,
with their tone of voice, with their facial
expression—that’s communication.”
For example, one young boy, Jairo,
was very withdrawn and had a real
problem with interaction. He would
hold his head down and not make eye
contact or smile. Guzzardo relishes in
his progress. “Over the years, he’s using
gestures to communicate. His parents
know what he wants. He says a few
words. He actually hugs himself when he
realizes he succeeds. He’s just happier.”
The staff members are grateful for
the impact Guzzardo has had on the
children and for all they have learned and
discovered by working with her. “They
say that they see progress that others
might not notice,” shares McGlone.
“Their appreciation of Maggie is tied to
their love of the children.”
Guzzardo is proud of the relationships she has developed with the teachers
as well. “When I first came…I felt like I
was imposing on them,” she says. “Now
there’s a certain trust level.”
“I think that the teachers have
grown in their own confidence because of
Maggie’s work with them,” says McGlone.
“She has not only shared professional
skills with them, but has shown a professional respect for their work as well.”
The parents, too, are grateful for the
help their children received, especially
from an international professional such
as “Hermana Margarita.”
FUVIRESE social worker, Dr.
Carmen Ubilluz, says, “They especially
appreciated the way in which she taught,
sharing her knowledge and putting it
into practice with the children…teaching
our special educators and parents so that
they will be able to continue with the
therapies. They are all hopeful that the
Left, from top to bottom: Guzzardo transcribes sounds Diana makes while talking and instructing
her teacher, Patti, on the technique. Guzzardo shows David how to imitate sounds. As an alternative form of communication, Guzzardo teaches Jimmy how to use gestures. Guzzardo greets Marco
and his mother when they arrive at the clinic in the van.
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children will see great progress.”
The feelings the parents have for
Guzzardo are mutual and she feels
privileged to be welcomed to accompany
these special people on their journeys. “What strikes me is the real sacrifice
persons go through to bring their child
to the clinic,” says Guzzardo.
The children and adults that
belong to FUVIRESE have very limited
financial resources. While the majority
of the cost of their service is underwritten through FUVIRESE USA, a part
of the expense must be covered by the
family. FUVIRESE members are asked
to contribute $2 per session, which, for
a family that makes less than $200 per
month, forces them to decide what to
give up in order to pay for treatments.
Guzzardo also admires the physical
sacrifices of these parents, who have
chosen life by deciding to accept and
care for their special children with a
commitment that is inspirational, such
as the mothers who carry their children
on their backs to the center or those who
attend school with their children all day
to support them in their seats.
Sharing in the radiating love of
the parents, teachers, therapists and
students has brought Guzzardo a deeper
understanding of her call as a Sister of
St. Joseph.
“I felt myself on a mission in Baños
to be of service to the dear neighbor,” she
says. “To be one with the staff at the
clinic; to be one with the children and their
families. The word ‘dear’ means more to
me now. It’s not just the neighbor—it’s
creating a bond in which people feel
reverenced, respected and honored.”
~Mary McGlone, CSJ
McGlone loves the international
dimension of serving the dear neighbor.
“It seems that in this epoch of globalization, we need to understand the new
ways in which we are being offered the
opportunity to be dear neighbor to
one another across the hemisphere and
globe,” she says.
Guzzardo and McGlone’s collaboration of service to the dear neighbor
upholds a unique CSJ tradition with a
modern twist. In the 1800s, the Sisters
of St. Joseph wove lace to earn money. Today, the sisters are still weaving a
beautiful tapestry with their faith, their
gifts and their service.
“Maggie and I are two very different
people who appreciate each other’s gifts
and whose lives have intertwined in
surprising ways,” says McGlone.
“Maybe it’s the fact that we’re
weaving a lace, this beautiful pattern,”
says Guzzardo. “We’re putting together
the pieces that will help a child feel more
whole.” y
Servir al querido prójimo • Serving the dear neighbor
“It seems that in this epoch of globalization, we need to
understand the new ways in which we are being offered
the opportunity to be dear neighbor to one another
across the hemisphere and globe.”
— FUVIRESE FACTS —
In 2007, St. Joseph’s Academy students spent their spring break volunteering for
Furvirese USA in Baños, Ecuador.
Even if you speak Spanish it’s not easy to guess what it means!
FUndacion — It’s a foundation
VIda — Made up of people who love life
REalidad — People who accept the reality of their circumstances
SErvicio — People committed to serving others
• Formed in Baños, Ecuador in 1993 by people with disabilities
for people with disabilities.
• It is a self-governing, non-profit, cooperative foundation
registered with the Department of Social Welfare of the
Ecuadorian government providing services and support for
disabled people in the region of Baños, Tungurahua, Ecuador.
•Around one dozen staff members provide education and
therapy services for 30 full-time and hundreds of part-time
clients.
• It has become a national and international leader that promotes
understanding and services to people with handicaps.
Learn more at www.fuvirese.org.
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Around the Province
Sister Jean Abbott Receives the
Michael J. Garanzini Award
The Center for Counseling and Family Therapy and the
department of counseling and family therapy awarded Sister
Jean Abbott, CSJ, LCSW, the 2009 Michael J. Garanzini
Award. This award is given to a person who demonstrates
faith in God through service to others, promotes justice in
meeting people where they are, encourages people to grow as
whole persons and provides services that improve the quality
of life for others with particular attention to the marginalized.
Abbott, clinical director of the Center for Survivors of
Torture and War Trauma in Saint Louis, was honored for her
more than 20 years of work serving refugees, victims of torture,
war trauma and trauma associated with forced relocation.
Fontbonne Honors Sisters Marie Damien
Adams and Nancy Corcoran
Sisters Marie Damien Adams and Nancy Corcoran were
among five honored by CSJ sponsored Fontbonne University
at their annual Founders Awards Ceremony in October.
Adams was honored for distinguished service in academic
improvement and service to the religious community and
Corcoran for distinguished service in pursuing diversity and
justice for all.
The Founders Award celebrates their distinguished
service in today’s world and their roles in continuing the
unique CSJ heritage.
Avila Honors Sister Olive Louise Dallavis
In June, CSJ sponsored Avila University paid tribute to the
ministry and career of Sister Olive Louise Dallavis, CSJ,
president emeritus. Dallavis has served the Kansas City
community for 56 years, beginning her career at the College
of St. Teresa in 1952. Dallavis oversaw the move of the college
campus to its current location and served as the president of
what became known as Avila College for 25 years.
Sister Rosemary Flanigan Named
Distinguished Fellow
Sister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ has been named Distinguished
Fellow at the Center for Practical Bioethics in Kansas City,
Mo. In 2006, a chair was established in her name and in
August 2009 Terence Rosell, Ph.D. was named the first
Flanigan Chair. Rosell, a philosopher with extensive experience
in clinical ethics, will engage in both clinical and organizational
bioethics and conduct public outreach.
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MoAHA Honors Sister Rita McGovern
Sister Rita McGovern, CSJ received the MoAHA (Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging) 2009 Employee
of the Year Award for her work at Nazareth Living Center,
co-sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and
Benedictine Health System.
As the director of admissions for Nazareth, located in
St. Louis, McGovern has admitted the majority of the
residents. She provides the first impression of the compassionate care that Nazareth is known for and she is always
available for the residents and their families.
Sister Ann Strizek is Employee of the Year
Sister Ann Strizek, CSJ has been selected as the 2009 Employee
of the Year at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Mo.,
which is part of CSJ co-sponsored Carondelet Health System.
As staff chaplain, Strizek has been providing pastoral care to
patients and their families at St. Mary’s for the past two years.
She spends most of her time supporting the Intensive Care
Unit, connecting with families that are going through what
is often the most difficult times of their lives. Strizek was
commended for her dedication, compassion and commitment,
bringing the real presence of God to everyone she meets.
Sister Pat Clement Honored by Notre
Dame de la Baie Academy
Sister Pat Clement, CSJ was the recipient of the 2009
Founders Award at the annual President’s Dinner for Notre
Dame de la Baie Academy in Green Bay, Wisc. Notre Dame
Academy bestowed this award on Clement in recognition of
her many contributions to Catholic education in the Green
Bay community.
May They Live in the Spirit
S. Mary Manuela Souto, April 19 ,2009
S. Mary Tobias Hagan, April 24, 2009
S. N. Elizabeth Deutsch, May 19, 2009
S. Kathleen M. Carroll, June 13, 2009
S. Helen Alwes, June 28, 2009
S. Ann Dominic Tassone, June 29, 2009
S. Jean Fontbonne Sandweg, July 10, 2009
S. Rose Margaret Schweers, August 31 ,2009
For more information on the lives of these sisters and others
who have passed away, visit our “In Remembrance” Archive at
www.csjsl.org in the “Our Heritage” section.
The Legacy of Sister Annette Moran
fter surrendering to an
11-year battle with breast
cancer in 2007, the life
of Sister Annette Moran, CSJ has
continued to touch the lives of so
many. A beloved, gifted teacher and
An Inspiration to All
mentor at Carroll College in Helena, Mont., Moran
was known for her ability to reach out to others,
I would give you
making them feel welcomed and loved.
A red kite in a blue sky
However, unknown to most friends and
A dawn-colored rose
colleagues, Moran also had a great love of writing
And all the blue bonnets
poetry, painting and dance. And it was this love
A field could hold
that inspired the world premiere of “Annette” and
“Patterned for Thee,” a ballet and original song-cycle
But no, all I have is this,
in honor of Moran.
Loneliness embraced
“The performance was an unforgettable work
An opening to grace
blending music, dance and poetry…,” says Sister
A letting go of you
Mary Kay Hadican, CSJ, a friend of Moran’s.
Too dear to be possessed.
Performed on July 26 as part of Carroll College’s
yearlong centennial celebration, the ballet and songA poem written by Sister Annette Moran
cycle brought to life Moran’s poems, reflecting her
for her students.
struggle with health, her teaching and her spiritual
life.
“Patterned for Thee” was composed and
performed on the grand piano by Lynn Peterson,
Carroll associate professor of music, accompanied by
operatic soprano, Heather Barnes. Simultaneously,
on stage, Artisan Dance performed the all-new ballet
“Annette.” The ballet was choreographed by director
Sallyann Mulcahy.
Moran spent the last 12 years of her life
Ballerina Christy Forehand dances a compelling portrayal of Moran in “Annette,”
keeping true to Moran’s graceful, loving and joyous spirit.
teaching at Carroll College and was chairwoman
of its theology department. She was particularly
influential in assisting the college in articulating its
wanted to bring out the best in others, but with the creation of
unique Catholic identity.
“Annette” and “Patterned for Thee,” those at Carroll College
“Her popularity among faculty, staff and the student
brought out the best in Moran whose light will be forever
body was remarkable,” states Hadican. “From casual acquainshining. y
tances, to students eager to think of their faith in deeper
and more meaningful ways, to the many others who sought
Read more of Moran’s poetry and reflections in her book, A
her out for a listening ear and gentle counsel, she was truly
Woman at the Well. To purchase a copy, visit www.csjsl.org
admired and loved.”
or call 314-678-0344. Cost is $25. A percentage of the proceeds
As one to not stand in the spotlight, Moran always
will go to support the work of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Photo by Allen S. Lefohn (A.S.L. & Associates)
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by Sarah Baker
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News from the Development Office
I’m gonna plant vegetables…
Dear Friends and Donors,
Five-year-old Jamie and Drew, his
3-year-old brother, were intent on
twirling their “p’sketties” onto over-sized
forks. Without taking his eyes off his
plate, Jamie explained what he was going to do after he
graduated from kindergarten:
I will buy John Deere trackers from Drew then I’m gonna
plant vegetables—lots of them. I’ll water them every day
then harvest them and put them in big bags—the kind
that won’t pollute. Then I’m gonna drive my dad’s car to
bring all my vegetables to hungry people… except I will
keep some peas because I like peas.
Little people like Jamie and big people like Sisters Margaret Guzzardo and Mary McGlone and Sisters Patrice Coolick
and Jean deBlois, remind us that we can make a difference,
give hope, advocate for change and save lives—one person at
a time. They also remind us that, if we combine our energies,
wisdom, talents and yes, financial resources, we will have a
collective power to make a world of difference.
Thank you for the variety of ways you join the Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet to feed the hungry, care for the
ill, give opportunities to those who are differently-abled and
promote equal access to basic human needs. Together we are
making a difference. Together we are the face and hands of a
God who cares unconditionally.
With awesome gratitude we hold you and your loved
ones in our prayer.
Thank you and God bless you.
Sister Barbara Dreher, CSJ
Executive Director of Development
P.S. Jamie will graduate from kindergarten in 2010. For now, he
practices planting and harvesting vegetables in his back yard.
Patricia Cassens Named Chief Development Officer
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n July, Patricia Cassens began her
role as the new St. Louis Development Office chief development officer.
“I am excited to work alongside such a
dynamic, yet humble group of women
whose commitment to others is timeless and selfless,” says Cassens.
As CDO, Cassens is responsible
for creating and leading a comprehensive fund development
program that supports and furthers the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in St. Louis.
“Patricia is a results-oriented team player who has
expertise in major gifts and gift planning, two major areas
most important to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
as they continue to sustain and advance the mission and
many ministries of the sisters,” states Sister Barbara Dreher,
St. Louis Province executive director of mission advancement.
“The Sisters of St. Joseph are happy to have Patricia as our
new chief development officer.”
Cassens has worked in development, alumni relations
and public relations for more than 25 years. Most of these
years were spent at Saint Louis University working in corporate and foundation relations, major gifts and planned giving.
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She was also the director of development and membership for
the Missouri History Museum for five years. Most recently,
she did planned giving and major gift fund raising for the
Humane Society of Missouri.
A graduate of Saint Louis University, Cassens received
a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communication. She is a
certified fundraising executive (CFRE) and is active in the
Partnership of Philanthropic Planning (formerly National
Committee on Planned Giving) and the St. Louis Planned
Giving Council.
“I have a strong personal affinity with the Sisters of
St. Joseph of Carondelet’s mission of unity, reconciliation,
nonviolence, and social justice, framed within the faith and
values of the Catholic Church,” shares Cassens. “I believe my
many years of experience in major gifts, corporate/foundation
relations and gift planning will help advance their inspiring
mission of service to others.”
When not in the office, Cassens volunteers with the
Metro East Humane Society where she just finished seven
years on the board—three of which were as president. She
and her husband, David, live in Edwardsville, Ill. and have
four grown children, three sons and one daughter.
Remembering the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Your Will:
H
Making a Difference
ow do you wish to be remembered? We
on earth, by providing for the Sisters of St. Joseph in
remember our loved ones for many things but
her estate plans. we probably remember them for who they were not
By doing so, she is passing on her generosity so
what they were or what they
that others may also be
owned. One of the best
“touched by the Sisters of
One of the best ways to be
ways to be remembered is
St. Joseph” through their
remembered is through one’s
through your generosity—
mission and ministries.
generosity—both
while
living
both while living and after
There are three ways
you are gone.
to remember the Sisters of
and after you are gone.
By providing for the
St. Joseph in a will or trust:
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province, through a specific amount; a percentage of the estate;
in your will you help us continue our mission of
or the remainder of the estate after heirs and loved
making a world of difference to a world in need.
ones have been provided for and remembered.
One of our long-time supporters, Ms.
As always when dealing with legal
Virginia Schaper, has remembered the Sisters
matters, we encourage you to seek profesof St. Joseph of Carondelet in her will
sional counsel either through an attorney
because the sisters “touched my life since
or a financial advisor.
I began kindergarten through the eighth
If you are contemplating remembergrade and beyond.”
ing the Sisters of St. Joseph in your will
In her teenage years, she was taught by
or through another planned gift, or have
the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
already provided for the Sisters of
as a student at Rosati-Kain High
St. Joseph and have not told
School.
us, please contact Patricia
Later in life, her mother was
R. Cassens, CFRE, chief
a resident of CSJ sponsored
development officer, at
Nazareth Living Center from
(314) 678-0329 or you
1992-96 where she lived happily
may e-mail her at
until her passing.
[email protected].
Schaper is and has been
grateful to the sisters all of her
life and she wishes that
gratitude to go
beyond this life
Visit www.csjsl.org click on Ways to Give for
more information on planned giving opportunities.
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Tributes
Thank you for the following gifts made between February 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009.
In Honor of…
Michael Therese Bauer, CSJ
Mrs. Mary M. Purk
Nancy Blattner
Sisters of St. Joseph–
Brentwood Community
CSJ Associate Julie Broyle
Ms. Jennifer Johnson
Father Charles Burgoon
Ms. Joann Goltschman
Joan Casey, CSJ
Rosati Kain Convent
Olive Louise Dallavis, CSJ
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Mariann Debuck, CSJ
Theresa Desrochers, CSJ
Ms. Susan Ann Brothers
Kate Filla, CSJ
Mrs. Patricia Allgeyer
Rita Flaherty, CSJ
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Nancy Folkl, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. DeGreeff
Frank De Francesca
Ms. Patricia Valenziano
Suzanne Giblin, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cooney
Donna Loretto Gunn, CSJ
Ms. Jacqueline C. Beulick
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Gunn
Mary Grace Heiner, CSJ
Mrs. Cynthia A. Stasevich
Heather Iwinski’s High School Graduation
Mary Ellen Jones, CSJ
The Sisters of St. Joseph in Savannah, GA
Mr. James J Kehoe
2009 Jubilarians
Rose Mary Brueggen, CSJ
Sisters of St. Joseph–Trinity House
Francis Regis Feise, CSJ
Rita Flaherty, CSJ
Joy Elaine Gilder, CSJ
Peggy M. Maguire
Kathleen Kevin Ryan, CSJ
Rose Seyfried, CSJ
Sisters of St. Joseph
Our Lady’s Community
Marianne Kenna, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Mayers
Anna Bridget “Pat” Kearns, CSJ
The Cooney Law Firm, LLC
In Memory of…
Madeline Antonich
St. Joseph’s Academy
Alicia Adams
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Dennis Ahern
Rosati Kain Convent
Ruth Allaert
Mrs. Mary Joy A. Feeney
Wilbur Allaert
Helen Alwes, CSJ
the Korte & Frank Families
Russell Anderson
Carol Annunziata
Helen Arnott
Mr. and Mrs. Clement P. Donnelly
Robert W. Arteaga
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C. Duane “Duke” Aubuchon
St. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club
Mary Bede Baeten, CSJ
Children of Beatria McAbee
Mrs. Fran Chapman Frigo
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Greene
Mrs. Bertha M. Sutter
Mildred Bakewell
Mrs. Joan C. Bland
Mildred Baldelli
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zinselmeyer, Jr.
Mary Barrett
Nazareth Living Center
Ralph Barsanti
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Miller
Dorothy Barton
Anne Christine Looze, CSJ
Larry Baumstark
CSJ Care
Anna Rose Kraus, CSJ
Mr. William M. Merrick
Joan Lampton, CSJ
Mrs. Geraldine F. Stassi
Elizabeth Leiwe, CSJ
Ms. Marnee Torchia
Joe & Joyce McDonnell
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Intagliata
Helen Miljour, CSJ
Don & Geri Binggeli
Gene and Pat Cole
Joan Marie Martin
Marilyn Peot, CSJ
Helen Pfaff
Joyce Rauth-Fears
Charline Ross
Helen Stefanov
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Uhlrich
Helen & Linda Wutich
Judy Miller, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Feavel
Marian Niemann, CSJ
Mrs. George Burdis
Martha Niemann, CSJ
Martha Niemann, CSJ
Mrs. George Burdis
Mary Jane Ruoff, CSJ
Mr. John Ruoff
Ms. Mary C. Ruoff
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ruoff
Mr. Thomas M. Ruoff
Kathleen Kevin Ryan, CSJ
Ms. Susan Klepper
St. Joseph’s Institute for the Deaf
Ms. Eula Marie Benson
Anna Schlett, CSJ
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Margaret Schmidt, CSJ
Mrs. Anna M. Schmidt
Dorothy Scheidler, CSJ
Mrs. Anna M. Schmidt
Jean Paul Selissen
Mr. Andrew J. Selissen
Mary Ann Smith, CSJ
Mrs. George Burdis
Martha Smith, CSJ
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Sandra Straub, CSJ
Father R. Suren
Ed Tabash
Mary Catherine O’Gorman, CSJ
Carole and Glenn Werth
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Joyce Becherer
Bob Beckmann
Ms. Celeste M. Kloud
James Beckman
Esther M. Benz
Miss Mildred Vogel
Elaine Betschart
Louise Bieg
Joan Elizabeth Tolle, CSJ
Albert Birdsong
Association Partnership Program
Betty Bleemel
Charline Sullivan, CSJ
Lyle Bonney
Mrs. Peggy Bonney
James Bowden
Mrs. Johanna A. Taylor
Thomas Bowes
Winifred Adelsberger, CSJ
Ms. Jeanne K. Wilson
Joyce Buckler, CSJ
Ms. Rosemary J. Diaz
Ms. Margaret M. Falke
Ms. Mary E. Falke
Karl Bushmaker
Marion Renkens, CSJ
Ms. Theresa M. Vanden Heuvel
Thomas Cadle
Charles Callison
Charlene Coakley
Ms. Monica Von Plinsky
Kathy Carr
Dr. Kathryn W. Sullivan
Kathleen Carroll, CSJ
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Mrs. Dorothy Burkard
Mr. Mark F. Herbers
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Whithaus
John Castelli
Edith Vogel, CSJ
Joe Cecco
Mrs. Sally Decaro
John Cleary
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Eichhorn
Katelyn Clounch
Patricia Bober, CSJ
Edward K. Clauder
Mary Joe Clune
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. McMahon
Peter Clune
Ms. F. Diane Lott
Dr. Juanita Y. Lott
Ms. Mary Ellen Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. McMahon
Jacqueline Coates
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Friend
Lena Consodine
Miss Monica F. Consodine
Betty Cooney
CSJ Care
Arland Cooseman
Mrs. Mary Ann Cooseman
Winifred Corbett
Catherine Mary Boucher, CSJ
James Patrick Corbett, CSJ
Henrietta Crush
Jean Marie Iadevito, CSJ
Dolores Curtis
Mrs. Rosemary V. Giblin
Gladys Dahner
Ms. Mary G. Sheppard
John Danaker
Mrs. Roy J. Murphy
Charlotte D’Angelo
Ms. Mary Louise Gunther
Roland De Gregorio
Mrs. Charles Pozza
Georgette Degel
Winifred Adelsberger, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Aubuchon
Ms. Barbara J. Aufdenspring
Mrs. Mary A. Cibulka
Mr. David L. Cissell
Degel Truck Center
Enterprise Banking
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Long
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin F. Stalley
Vee-Jay Cement Contracting
Company, Inc.
Martin Dempsey
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Downs
Charlotte Deken, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Downs
Tike Dennis
CSJ Care
Ms. Bonnie L. Kuciejczyk
Elizabeth Deutsch, CSJ
Ms. Jennifer L. Anderson
Ms. Gina M. Deutsch
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. King
Dr. and Mrs. Walter A. Korfmacher
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Korfmacher
Ms. Blanche Korfmacher
Mr. and Mrs. Claude B. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. McCabe, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard M. McCabe
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Miller
Mrs. Laura S. Sarafconn
Sandra J. Schupbach
and Sharon Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Denton Sparks, Sr
Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Stroble
Mrs. Patricia A. Willie
Mrs. Bernice H. Wunsch
Bernie Dever
Mrs. Marilyn A. Miles
Janice Dickie
Mary Annette Schorman, CSJ
Joseph J. Doering
Mr. John B. Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Bromeier
Mr. and Mrs. Bob W. Byerley, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doering
Mr. Keith A Dorsch
Brentwood Community
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Govaia
Ms. Marilyn Ann Hurley
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Papenberg
Ms. Peggy Stonum
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Tully
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C.
Westermayer III
Ms. Amy E. Whittall
Mr. and Mrs. Rod Robertson
Wally Doherty
Leonard Doherty
Mrs. Mildred D. Zupon
Joe Donnelly
Mrs. Rosemary Ward Wellington
Linda Downs
Ms. Roseanne Burgoon
Mrs. Dorothy Buttice
Ms. Joanne P. Buttice
Mrs. Mary M. Buttice
Mr. and Mrs.Tom Deutsch
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Genovese
Brentwood Community
Margaret Gregg, CSJ
Dr. Alexandra Guliano
Ms. Nancy A. Palmer
Ms. Rosemary Pitlyk
Province Leadership
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Sieckhaus
St. Louis Area Women Religious
Collaborative Ministries
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Thompson
Neal Dressman
Mrs. Frances J. Wurm
Helen Patrice Dunn, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Georgas
Joseph B. Eaton
Ms. Joan E. Ashbury
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Burkland
Bernadette Eaton, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Eaton
Ms. Michelle Eaton
Mr. Cosimo Ferraro
Mrs. Donita Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Dale H. Gaetz
Ms. Annette Hoerdeman
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. McDonough
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Moore
Ms. Agnes V. Santo
Ms. Marcelline Tilley
Mrs. Theresa Wheeler
Maureen Esser
Allan Feager
Betty Feely
Ms. Elizabeth A. Feely
John A. Feeney
Mildred Ferguson
Patricia Ann Giljum, CSJ
Glennon Fernau
Hanna Ferrell
Ms. Nancy Ferrell
William M. Flanagan, Sr.
Mrs. Geraldine J. Keating
Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Piekarski
Mary Fleener
St. Joseph’s Academy Alumnae
Vera Forster
John J. Franke
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Mulcahy
Esperansa Gallegos
Gene Gartland
Frank Gartner
Ms. LaVerne F. Gartner
Liz Gilbert
Shirley Mae Goldman
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Daniels
Bonnie D. Graybeal
Davy Gunn
Betty Leiwe, CSJ
Clifford Gunsalus
Anna Margaret Kern, CSJ
Stephen Gunther
Ms. Mary Louise Gunther
Gifts received February 1, 2009 through
August 1, 2009.
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Creda Mae Guthrie
Timothy James Haber Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Gerau
Floyd Hacker
Rosati Kain Convent
Margaret M. Hagan
Ms. June B. Helbling
Mary Tobias Hagan, CSJ
Mrs. Roberta S. Dearing
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Gagnepain
Dr. Alexandra Guliano
Ms. Margaret McHale
Mr. and Mrs. Pete C. Scholz
Ms. Sally J. Scholz
Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Stroble
Andrew Harkins
Bill Harkins
Joseph B Hartnett
Mr. Roger G. Kaestner
Steve Hatcher
Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Mann
Brother Francis Haug, SM
Mrs. Patricia A. Kohlberg
Ruth LaVar, CSJ
Julie Hawley
Lillian Hayes
Jane Kappus, CSJ
Pat Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Mulcahy
Joyce M. Heck
Frank Helle
Helen Oates, CSJ
Gwen Hibdon
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Ed Hiles
Mrs. Helen Hiles
Lucille Hoffman
Smith & Cook, LLC
Niki Hohmann
William V. Hollenbeck
Karen Langhi, CSJ
Evelyn Hughes
John Hundelt
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Daniels
Cecilo Iglesios
Mrs. Yolanda Downey
George Ikemeier
Brentwood Community
Bill Jackson
Ms. Roseanne Burgoon
Laurie Jackson
Kathleen Jelsomeno
Mrs. Patricia Ann Dunn
Jim Jennewein
Mrs. Thelma R. Jennewein
Chantal Johnson
Rev. Gene Kane
Ms. Peggy M. Maguire
Hilda Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Meyer
Helen Kennedy
Mrs. Frances J. Wurm
Anna Mae Kennelly
Mrs. Cheryl C. Fetscher
Jack Kitchin
Avila University
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Blomster
Mrs. Mary Ann Caffrey
Mr. and Mrs. James Flanagan
Mrs. Mary Betty Green
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Harrington
Mr. Edmund M. Julich
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lawless
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCullough
Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Schoenleber
Sandra J. Schupbach
and Sharon Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Snapp
Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Spry
Mr. John R. Stenzel
Mrs. Janet Stephenson
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Stohr
Syndicated Investment Fund
Mr. and Mrs. James Tierney
Dr. Judith K. Vogelsang
Mr. and Mrs. William P. Watson
Henry and Olivia Klaes
Mrs. Donna Kasza
Judith Marie Klump, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Roger N. Jespersen
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Klump
Mr. and Mrs. William R. McAuliffe
Deacon John L. Neudecker
Residents Encounter Christ
State Farm Insurance Companies
Ms. Deborah A. Trachsel
Lucille Kock
Mrs. Lagarda A. Free
Lillian Koerber
Paul H. Kolb
Casper Kovarik
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Ferguson
Stanley F. Kowalczyk, Jr
Janet Kuciejczyk, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lukasiewicz
Helen Kucharski
Mary Kathleen Dowling, CSJ
Alvina Lally
Mary Carol Anth, CSJ
Sylvia Lamping
Robin Larson
Jonathan Michael LeGrand
Sisters of St. Joseph-Brentwood
Community
Clyde and Kate LeGrand
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Meagher
John Le Grand
Jerry Linneman
John Linsin
Julius Lipson
Karen Langhi, CSJ
Martin J. Loftus
Miss Mary F. Ney
Barbara Loveland
Blandina E. Lupicki
Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Zinn
Phyllis MacNaughton
Dr. Ralph E. MacNaughton
Elizabeth Madden
Ann Albrecht, CSJ
Mary Ann Donovan, CSJ
Barney Maguire
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Mark Manka
Mrs. Roy J. Murphy
Cornelius Mannhard
Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Mann
Peggy Manning
Mrs. Roy J. Murphy
Paula Masidonski
Joseph Mastroiami
Valeria J. Matenaer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heinrich
John Mayfield
Miss Mildred Vogel
Mary Jo McCane
Patrick McEachern
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Renshaw
Angela McGillacuddy
Henry M. McGinnis
Mrs. Imie F. McGinnis
Clare A McGintey
Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Lee
Judith McGraugh
Sisters of St. Joseph Rosati Kain Convent
Thomas Marie McMahon, CSJ
Dorothea Merrick
Mr. William M. Merrick
Maureen Metzner
Charles Micciche
Mrs. Emma Sue Micciche
Alma Middendorf
Patricia Mili
Monica Marie Kleffner, CSJ
Madonna Moris
Sarah Ann Mitra, CSJ
Rosati-Kain Convent
Gloria Morrow
Patricia Bober, CSJ
Flora W. Mulick
Jim Mulligan
Rose Seyfried, CSJ
Ann Dean Mullins
Charles Murphy
Mary Murphy
John Nelson
Ms. Mary G. Sheppard
Genevieve M. Nicholson
John Lyle Nickerson, Jr.
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Ed & Elizabeth Niemann
Martha Niemann, CSJ
Evelyn Niermann
Laverne Nikolaisen
Mary Ann Oberle
Robert W. Oberle
John Oechsle
Mary Lillian Baumann, CSJ
David O’Keefe
Rosati-Kain Convent
Angeline “Lena” Oldani
Mrs. Josephine Barbaglia
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baumann
Teresa Maria Eagan, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Garascia
Mr. Ronald L. Garascia
Ms. Laura A. Gelezunas
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Gelezunas
Mr. and Mrs. Vito Gelezunas
Mrs. Mary Jane Kube
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oster
Mrs. Mary M. Purk
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon F. Rothermel
Mrs. Geri Sanders
Harry Oldeg
Ms. Virginia L. Paul
Francis Olmstead
Edith Vogel, CSJ
Blanche O’Reilly
Mr. Albert F. Schoendienst
James P. O’Reilly
Mr. Albert F. Schoendienst
Vincent P. O’Shaughnessy
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Sauer
James Palace
Virginia May Palmer
Robert “Bob” C. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Kube
Alberta Penny
Mary Lillian Baumann, CSJ
Dorothy Pezold
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heinrich
Virginia Piero
Mrs. Roy J. Murphy
Antoinette Pike
Corinne Portalatin
Christine Power
Linda Straub, CSJ
Robert C “Bob” Purk
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Auer
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Filla
Ms. Marianne Gillis
Mrs. Dolores L. Hitch
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Licari, Jr.
Des Peres Station Mail Carriers
Vi Ragsdale (Virginia)
Lala Rebman
Debbie Reckamp
Ernie Reda
Mrs. Carmela M. Reda
Marie Renkens
Ms. F. Diane Lott
Dr. Juanita Y. Lott
Maurice Riley
St. Therese Convent
Irene Ringwald
Sisters of St. Joseph-Province
Leadership
Darlene Ritter
Mary Laurent Duggan, CSJ
Brentwood Community
Lawrence J. Ritter
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Vorbeck
Mary Ann Robertson, OP
CSJ Care
Eddie Robinson
Angela Ronzio
Mrs. Charles Pozza
Mary L. Rose
Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Krieger
Dorothy Rosek
Marion Renkens, CSJ
Doris De Ruyter
Lorraine Ryan, CSJ
Ms. Jo Ellen Clawes
CSJ 21st Annual Golf Tournament
M
ore than 100 golfers participated in the 21st annual
golf tournament on Monday,
September 21 at the Norman K.
Probstein Golf Course in Forest
Park, St. Louis.
Congratulations to Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph P. Wulfers, winners
of this year’s Heavenly Open Golf
Ball Drop. The Wulfers took home
$4,675 in winnings.
Proceeds from the event
support the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Carondelet.
Golfers enjoyed a day of golf as well as an
evening reception and silent auction in the clubhouse.
August 1, 2009.
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Mrs. Olga L. Sanders
Jean Fontbonne Sandweg, CSJ
Mr. Oliver A. Dulle, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Gabrisch, Jr.
Ms. Joan S. Gray
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gray
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Kaminski
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard K. Sandweg, Jr.
Mrs. Marilyn Sandweg
Mrs. Connie Williams
Robert Sanner
Robert Sassenrath
Betty Mae Schaffer
Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Kohler
Paul Schmidt
Mrs. Audrey M. Schmitt
Ralph Schmidt
Patricia Schorman
Rose Adele Schuerman, CSJ
Alberta Sharnik
Herbert Simmons
Othia Sims
Linda Slemmons
Mrs. Cheryl C. Fetscher
Richard Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Ferguson
Elizabeth Smith
James Soldat
Mrs. Eileen E. Hoppenrath
Mary Manuela Souto, CSJ
Melinda and Sue Balint
Mr. Charles J. Buckshaw
Mr. Jerome J. Costa
Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. De Lafosse, Jr.
Mrs. Ellen M. McCoy, CSJA
Mrs. Susan T. Misiaveg
Ms. Rita L. Thompson
Charles L. Staats
Ms. Patricia Sheridan
Albert Stank
Alice Stank
Margaret Stenger
Frances Virginia Cholet, CSJ
CSJ Care
Leo M Stoessel
Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Hinrichs
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Patricia Storz
Rosati-Kain Convent
Beatrice Strand
Mrs. Roy J. Murphy
Carol Straussner
Richard “Pat” Stretch
Marjorie Craig, CSJ
Donald J. Suntrup
Ms. Michaela Witcher
Joseph Sweeney
Ann Dominic Tassone, CSJ
Ms. Toni Jean Bink
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. DeGreeff
Margaret Gregg, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Neuman
Mrs. Carol A. Rotert
Miss Audrey L. Sullivan
Cecila Templin
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Marshall
Jerome E.L. Tichacek
Ms. Rosemary Pitlyk
Patricia Ann Tiehes
Patricia Ann Flavin, CSJ
Tom Todoni
Mrs. Charles Pozza
John Torchia
Joyce M. Landreman, CSJ
Joyce Trebicot
Bonnie Tucker
Maryellen Tierney, CSJ
Maria Vargas
Jennifer Vaughn
Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Zeitz
Vincey Ventimiglia and Ida
Ventimiglia
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. Ventimiglia
Florence Vitale
Mrs. Angelina Pourcillie
Annette V. Viviano
Ann Bernadine Wackenheim, CSJ
Ms. Margaret M. Falke
Ms. Mary E. Falke
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. LeGrand
Ms. Carla J. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. O’Blennis
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Sinner
Ms. Mary Lee Walter
Evelyn Wagoner
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Renshaw
John Wahnsieder
Mr. and Mrs. John Wolk
Willie Walker, CSJA
Ken Walter
Susan Marie Walter
Jerry Ward
Mr. George D. Dunlap
Ms. Dolores M. Nahn
Ms. Vera Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Sciaroni
Jean Paul Selissen, CSJ
Earl Wehmier
Jane Kappus, CSJ
Grace Weibrod
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Cutak
Ted Wentz
Marie White
Rose Seyfried, CSJ
John White
Rosati-Kain Convent
Thecla “Toots” Wideman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Cutak
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Sauer
Linda Straub, CSJ
Jackie Wilcox
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Fowler, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Lee
James “Jay” Williams III
Ms. Jeanne K. Wilson
Ms. Michaela Witcher
Dorothy V. Wilsman
RoseMary Wirthlin
Mr. and Mrs. Don Torno
Albert Wolford
Mary Helen Kane, CSJ
Marietta Wood
Dr. Kathryn W. Sullivan
Reva Word
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Word
Juanita Yoffe
Rev. Valentine Young, OFM cap
Rosati-Kain Convent
George B. Zamborsky
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Giles, Jr.
Katherine Zanitsch, CSJ
Connie Heun, CSJ
Dr. and Mrs. Leo L. Wacker
Elizabeth Zetzman
Mr. and Mrs. Lenly G. Weathers
Scott Zlatic
John Zupon
Mrs. Mildred D. Zupon
Jim and Mayme Zweifel
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Desautels
August 1, 2009.
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ensure the tributes are properly
recognized and correctly spelled.
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The Season of Advent
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December 5, 12 and 19
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Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m.
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