weavings news 5/03 - Dominican Sisters of Sparkill

DOMINICAN SISTERS
175 ROUTE 340
SPARKILL,
NY 10976
SUMMER 2008
Celebrating theFirst 50 Years!
“Move half a world away”? This was a question/a decision that Mother
Mary Kevin Sullivan, OP prayed about in 1956. The Very Reverend William D.
Marrin, OP, at the time (Dominican) Provincial of St. Joseph Province asked
if Dominican Sisters from Sparkill could establish missions in the distant
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, where the Fathers were already ministering. For
months ‘The Pakistan Question” was the subject of much serious consideration, debate, and earnest prayers. Upon receiving approval from Cardinal
Spellman eight Sisters were chosen to be the ‘pioneer’ group and after
some initial training and learning the fundamentals of the Urdu language,
they set sail on September 12, 1958 on the USS Constitution from New York
Harbor. A month later, on October 12th they arrived in Karachi, Pakistan.
Their journey continued up-country to Bahawalpur, arriving safe and sound
on October 16th wondering “what does this new mission hold for us”?
Our Sisters’ ministries spanned from Bahawalpur to Loreto Village, Multan,
Fatimapur Village, Khanewal, and Rahimyarkhan. Sisters continued their study
of the languages and in 1960 two additional Sisters arrived and were sent to
classes to become nurses and mid-wives. Today we continue to minister in
Bahawalpur, Multan, and Loreto.
Being educators was/is who we are so opening primary and then secondary
schools was a given. Through the first 50 years ministries have broadened to
include being engaged in all levels of education, pastoral and ecumenical
ministries, offering medical services, teaching at the pastoral institute in
Multan, and inviting women to become a part of the Congregation. Our
Sisters, a community of sixteen women, twelve professed Sisters, three
novices, and one postulant, continue to be a presence in a country half a
world away where they are and will always be a Christian witness in the
midst of the Islamic people.
Celebrate with us –
the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill –
our Pakistan Mission!
1958-2008
Golf Tournament 2008
Call it ‘Divine Intervention’ ~ Call it the ‘Power of Prayer’ –
and a lot were offered by our Sisters and the Golfers. The
weather prediction called for rain all day! However the
clouds never shed a drop and the Golf Tournament went
on. 178 golfers joined us at Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl
River, NY and 200 people attended the dinner at The
Colonial Manor, in Old Tappan, NJ. How was the event Great! was the response.
The proceeds from the day have enabled us to purchase
a new handicap accessible van that will be used to
transport Sisters to and from doctor appointments.
How grateful we are to all who joined us, participated
in the 50/50 raffle and prayed for the success of
the day.
WEAVINGS Summer 2008
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR
Golf Tournament Sponsors
Cart Sponsor
TekSystems, Shelton, CT
Dinner Sponsors
The Strata Group @ Smith Barney, Purchase, NY
U.S. Information Systems, Pearl River, NY
Lunch Sponsor
Morgan Stanley, Greenwich, CT
Name the 9 Sponsors
Bill Werner Construction Corp., New City
GAMCO Asset Management, Rye, NY
Local 46, New York City & Vicinity
Putting Green
Ruotolo Associates, Cresskill, NJ
Eagle Sponsors
Anixter, New York, NY
CommScope Enterprise Solutions, NJ
St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY
Vision Fitness, Pearl River, NY
Birdie Sponsors
Communications Supply Corporation, Nationwide
ComTech Solution, New York, NY
Fred Alger Management, Inc., New York, NY
Graybar/Bongiorno & Associates, Inc.,
Legg Mason Investment Counsel, Cincinnati, OH
McManus Electrical Contractors, Inc., Pearl River, NY
Morrison Senior Dining
The Six Gregory Chiropractors, Nanuet, NY
Par Sponsors
Ace Wire & Cable, New York, NY
Triad Information Systems, Edison, NJ
Waldorf Risk Solutions, LLC, Huntington, NY
Van Buren Family, Marlborough, MA
Tee/Green Sponsors
Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, NY
Artistic Mirror & Glass Corp., Spring Valley, NY
Cal Mart Enterprises, Inc., Congers, NY
C&C Sales, Westwood, NJ
Dr. Robert Conenello, Orangeburg, NY
Edgar VanBuren & Family, Marlborough, MA
Family of Mary Hull, Greenwich, CT
Gray Signore & Co. LLP, Pearl River, NY
JMV Transportation Services, Farmingdale, NY
John Manna, Upper Nyack, NY
Laura G. Weiss, Attorney at Law, Pearl River, NY
St. Edmund Preparatory High School, Brooklyn, NY
Sparkill East Side Automotive, Inc. Sparkill, NY
Strawberry Place, Nyack, NY
Sister Golfer/Dinner Sponsors
Ann Gurney & Family, Brick, NJ
Carol & Ernie Brandes, Ocala, FL
Direct Mail.Com/Bob Salta & Family, Prince
Frederick, MD
Hughes Family, Hampton Bays, NY
Joyce Klarberg, Ramsey, NJ
Cecilia Logan, Staten Island, NY
Judy O’Toole, The Villages, FL
Marion Guida, Malverne, NY
Robert Keane, Yonkers, NY
Linda Sancho, Delanson, NY
Hole-in-One Insurance
Merchants Automotive Group, Hooksett, NH
Tournament Prizes/Give-Aways
AOH, Division 2, New City, NY
Don Bonanno, Somers, NY
Honeywell Integrated Security, Teterboro, NJ
Alan Mead, Attorney at Law, Chicago, IL
Morrison Senior Dining, Sparkill, NY
Pfister Maintenance, Inc., Paterson, NJ
TekSystems, Shelton, CT
U.S. Information Systems, Pearl River, NY
To Those Who Placed Ads in the Journal
Jim Dugandzic, Aquinas Painting, Suffern, NY
Colgan Perry Lawler Aurell Architects, Nyack, NY
Kahn, Hoffman & Hochman, LLP, New City, NY
New Hope Manor, Barryville, NY
Pell & Associates, West Nyack, NY
citi Smith Barney, Chesterfield, MO
Drs. Urcioli, Fagan, & Gusmano, Suffern, NY
Berry Burners, Nyack, NY
Nick & Marilyn Fasano, Soundview Energy,
Bardonia, NY
Midway Glass & Metal Installers, Inc., Fair Lawn, NJ
Beckerle Lumber Supply Co., Inc., Spring Valley, NY
Comnet Telecom Supply, East Brunswick, NJ
Thorpe Family Residence, Inc. Bronx, NY
John L. Gargano & Co., Chester, NY
Condon & Forsyth LLP, Stephen J. Fearon, NY, NY
Orangetown Florists, Blauvelt, NY
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Tappan, NY
Tri-State Supply Co., Mount Vernon, NY
Sparkill East Side Automotive Inc., Sparkill, NY
Give Something Special
• Consider remembering us in your will.
Our legal title is: Dominican Convent of Our Lady of the Rosary
• Pledge a monthly gift
• Make arrangements for a Matching Gift from your place of
employment
We would also like to
Congratulate
our 50/50 Winners:
1st Prize: The McNeila Guys
2nd Prize: Charles Davis
3rd Prize: Sr. Eileen Loftus, OP
For a Successful,
Blessed 2008 Golf
Tournament ~
For
‘Divine Intervention’
Thank You!
In Memory of…
Sr. Theresa Francis Curran, OP
February 27, 2008
Sr. Loretta Blasé, OP
March 5, 2008
• Make a donation via our website: www.sparkill.org
Sr. Ellen Maxwell, OP
March 31, 2008
• If you live in New York, Missouri, Florida, or Connecticut,
consider arranging a Charitable Gift annuity with us. More
states will be added to this list as we move into 2009!
Sr. Linda Bonasera, OP
June 3, 2008
For more information regarding the above gifts please
contact Sr. Peggy Scarano 845-359-4173 or via e-mail:
[email protected]
May their souls and the souls
of the faithful departed rest
in peace.
WEAVINGS Summer 2008
Extending Our Gratitude
As we take time to reflect on the beauty that has
unfolded around us with the arrival of the Summer
season we pause to give thanks for the life – giving
events that are a part of our lives as the Dominican
Sisters of Sparkill. As we rejoice over all that has
been accomplished this past year, we do so with
a sense of sincere gratitude to YOU, our friends
and benefactors, who have been a source of
prayer and support for all our ministries. Without
you, we could not accomplish all that we do
throughout the world.
Your financial assistance has enabled us
~ To further the educational programs which our
Sisters offer to their students in our schools
in Pakistan. Through your generosity basic
school supplies have been made available
for the children.
~ Provide health care opportunities for people of
all ages, most especially for women and children
at Our Lady of the Angels Clinic in Pamplona, Lima,
a, OP
Sr. Maryann Summ
Sr. Peggy Scarano,
OP
• The Project Learning Program at St. Paul’s Mission
School in Hays, Montana
• The St. Joseph’s Youth Program in Wolf Point,
Montana
• The St. Brendan Community School of Music in
the Bronx, NY
• The Enrichment Program for Youth at the Family
Center in East St. Louis, MO
• The Dominican Learning Center in Sparkill, NY
• The Substance Abuse Program in New Hope
Manor, Barryville, NY
• The Harry Dussold Memorial Gallery at St. John
Chrysostom School in the Bronx, NY
~ Through your willingness to assist us, we have
also reached out to ministries that include:
• The Food Pantry and Supportive Services
Program at Park Avenue Thorpe in the Bronx, NY
• Pastoral Counseling Outreach for Rockland
County
• Continuing programs at Thorpe Senior Center in
Sparkill, NY
Peru. We are particularly grateful to Elisabeth
Voight and John Manna for all of their help in
spreading the story about the Clinic and the work
of Sr. Maureen Robinson, OP (Center) and her staff.
~ Children in the Bronx, St. Louis, and Montana
have been afforded special educational opportunities due to contributions you have made.
Among the recipients of your generosity are:
• The Senior High School Youth Ministry Program in
Arlee, Montana
• The purchase of a new van for Siena Hall
Infirmary in Sparkill.
Your generous support of all of these programs
and for helping us care for our retired and infirm
members is appreciated!
For this and so
much more we
Extend Our Gratitude!
Looking Ahead
• Our Annual November Calendar Raffle (will be distributed in late September)
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.sparkill.org CONTACT US AT 845-359-4173 or [email protected]
WEAVINGS Summer 2008