Spring 2012 - Sisters of St. Joseph

CSJ Newsline
for the friends of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province
Spring 2012
Volume 29, Number 2
CSJs and Social Media
by Mary Rose Noonan, CSJ – Communications Director
Social media of all types are ubiquitous, seemingly appearing
everywhere all at once! We Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
are using various types of social media to further our mission of
bringing God’s unifying love to all whom we meet.
Nearly all of you are now familiar with the worldwide web.
Many of you have visited our province website at
www.csjalbany.org. At the site, you can read our sisters’ vocation
stories and ministry stories, learn about our history from France
to the United States; take a tour of our Provincial House; pray
with us; catch up on our current news; link to the Carondelet
Music Center, the Carondelet Hospitality Center, the St. Joseph Worker Program and many blogs by sisters;
reflect on obituaries of sisters you know; gather information about our vocation process both for vowed
members and CSJ Associates and discover many other new pieces of information about us.
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Prayer is a powerful thing.
If you would like the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Carondelet to remember you and your intentions
in prayer download a free PrayersPlease app on
your smartphone or tablet or visit PrayersPlease.
com.
Scan this code
with your smart
phone to access
the prayersplease.com
website.
An ever-increasing number of individuals are communicating
with others through the web-connected, hand-held devices. In
fact, many studies tell us that such hand-held devices as
Smartphones (iPhones, Blackberries, Androids, etc.) and tablets
such as iPads, are quickly replacing use of computers in many
cases. We are pleased to announce that, with the help of a grant
from the John, Marie and Joseph Whalen Foundation, we have
designed and implemented a prayer-request phone app
(application) that will work on all platforms of Smartphones and
tablets. With the free app, you can send us a prayer request
quickly, and that request will be remembered in the prayers of our
sisters across the country. To access the prayer app, simply search
the app market on your phone for “prayersplease” and download
the app which will be recognized by the bright icon of a hand
holding a heart. If you are not a Smartphone user, simply go to
www.prayersplease.com and send us your prayer request via the
very user-friendly website!
In addition to the website and phone app, thanks to newer
technologies, we have been able to include, in addition to the
printed word, a few other means of communication that will
further the ability of all of us to interact
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with one another in our striving to bring God’s Word to the world and to use new ways of building community
with all of you. We have begun a Youtube channel. You can avoid that long link by going into www.youtube.com
and searching for CSJ Albany Province! We will be adding more and more videos as time goes on!
To add to the website, phone app and Youtube channel, we now have a province Facebook page. If you have
your own Facebook page, we would be delighted if you will go into ours and “like” us! Our Facebook page can
be found through a search of “Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province Facebook page,” or via the
link http://www.facebook.com/CSJAlbany. The Facebook page gives you snippets of our life and events as they
happen!
Many of our sisters are also connected individually to LinkedIn, a professional social network, and they use the
vehicle to create a professional profile visible to others and to maintain connections “business contacts.” Such
connections for our sisters provide still another way to remind individuals of what drives our mission of bringing
God’s unifying love to all we meet.
So we learn as we go, and our presence on the social-networking sites is focused on deepening our
communication and collaboration with all of you in as many ways as possible and facilitating discussions and
engagement of all kinds.
All of you are very special and important to us, and we will always give first place to live, local, participating
human beings in our efforts to communicate with friends and build relationships! No technology can replace
that person-to-person, face-to-face contact that inspires and supports all of us in our journey to God. So
remember, take a look at our social-media tools and be assured that our landline telephones and our mailing
address still work too! r
PS: From Sister Carol. To receive updates as they happen, please share your e-mail address with us.
E-mail us at [email protected] Thank you!
What is a QR code? QR is short for Quick Response, and these barcodes can be read quickly by a
cell phone. You see QR codes today in a magazine ad, on a billboard, on a web page or even on a
t-shirt. A QR code usually links you to a website for more information.
The following QR codes link to our Youtube channel, our province website, our prayer-request
phone app and the Carondelet Music Center page. If you have a Smartphone of any platform,
simply scan our QR codes!
Youtube Channel
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Province Website
Prayer-Request
Phone App
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CSJ Newsline
FROM THE PROVINCE DIRECTOR
Spring 2012 Volume 29 Number 2
CSJ Newsline is published
three times a year by the Albany
Province of the Sisters of St.
Joseph of Carondelet for our
families and friends.
Dear Friends,
Recently I had the privilege of a journey on the
Onrust, a replica of a 15th century single deck
sailing vessel. The original Onrust was built in
Manhattan in 1614. This is the ship on which
Adrien Block sailed to explore the northeast coastal
areas and rivers. This replica was built by
volunteers at Mabee Farm in Rotterdam Junction,
NY from 2007-2009. The trip was a short one from
the Port of Albany to Waterford.
As we passed the local cities, towns and villages
of Albany, Rensselaer, Menands, Troy, Green
Sister Mary Anne Rodgers,
Island, Cohoes and Waterford I was amazed to see
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churches of all shapes and denominations. Truly
the faith of the immigrant populations have left a lasting testament. These churches
were part of the social fabric that provided education and enculturation for countless
individuals.
This same faith also gave a rootedness and identity to so many of us. This year
has been designated “A Year of Faith for Catholic Christians.” This year is also the
50th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. As women
religious, the spirit of Vatican II had a profoundly transformative effect on us and
that transformation is far from over. It continues to call us into the future. Recently
at our April Assembly, the Albany Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet,
recommitted itself to a renewed journey of theological updating. As this process
unfolds, we will be inviting you our friends, our associates and partners in ministry
to share in this journey with us. We envision this as our way of addressing the
spiritual hunger and longing, so palatable in today’s society. Watch for more to come!
In this time of Pentecost we call again upon the Spirit to breathe new life into us
as Church.
May the enthusiasm of Spirit call us to live vibrant lives.
May the fire of Spirit call us to care for all who need our love.
May Spirit’s courage enable us to speak our truth.
May we continue to enflesh the gifts of the Spirit given to us so abundantly.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23
Sincerely,
Province Director:
Sister Mary Anne Rodgers
Province Treasurer:
Sister Serena A. Thompson
Development Office Staff:
Sister Carol Rohloff, director
Kristine Ruddy,
development coordinator
Veronica Visker, staff
Carmella Latham, staff
Sister Rose Eileen Kelly, staff
Sister Mary Catherine Barron,
proof reader
Stimulated by the Holy Spirit of
Love and receptive to the Spirit’s
inspirations,
the Sister of St. Joseph moves
always toward profound love of
God and love of neighbor without
distinction
from whom she does not separate
herself and for whom, in the
following of Christ, she works in
order to achieve unity both of
neighbor with neighbor and
neighbor with God
in humility, the spirit of the
Incarnate Word, and in sincere
charity, the manner of St. Joseph
whose name she bears.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
385 Watervliet-Shaker Road
Latham, New York 12110
Director: (518) 783-3600
Development Office:
(518) 783-3614
Fax: (518) 783-3534
e-mail: [email protected]
web site: www.csjalbany.org
Sister Mary Anne Rodgers, CSJ
Province Director
Spring 2012
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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Dear Friends,
I would first like to thank each of you who helped us with the renovation of
the B wing at the Provincial House. We are pretty much on schedule and have
one more floor, 5B, to go to complete the project. The sisters have been
wonderful in cooperating for the project. It was no small job to relocate all the
residents floor by floor so that the men could work renovating one floor at a time
working from the bottom up.
Sister Carol A. Rohloff, CSJ
Development Director
I thought you may enjoy seeing a video of the completed work so if you have access to a computer you can
view the 3B renovation on YOU TUBE. If you are reading this on our web-site you can go directly to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvD6dy_e2KU&feature=g-upl.
If you are reading this in the hard copy of Newsline you can go to www.youtube.com and then in the search
box search for: Thank you for Helping with the Renovation of the B wing. Then go to the right where it
says “Sort” and click on relevance. The video should be about the third one from the top. Do enjoy it!!!
Sister Mary Rose Noonan, our Communications Director, did a wonderful job in the cover story of this
Newsline to inform you of all our “multi-channel” endeavors with social media. We are trying to keep up with
this modern society. I hope you will take full advantage of the many options you now have to keep in contact
with what is happening with the Sisters of St. Joseph.
As you can well imagine, the cost of producing Newsline continues to go up with the rising cost of
everything. Add to it the cost of postage and it is a sizeable sum to send you each issue. Our fiscal year
begins July 1. With the fall issue of Newsline 2012 we will no longer be listing the memorials and honorials
in every issue. Memorials, honorials and a donor listing will be made once a year in the winter issue. This
will cut costs for us as the size of Newsline will be smaller. The winter issue will continue to be our
accountability issue showing our income and expenses. In addition to the listings of memorials, honorials and
a donor listing the winter issue will continue to give you the information regarding the Ziti Dinner.
Mark your calendars now for the following:
St. Joseph’s Circle, October 7, 2012
Christmas Donor Liturgy January 6, 2013
Ziti Dinner, March 23, 2013
GOLF, June 24, 2013 – (Shaker Ridge Country Club will be doing its greens over next year so our
normal May Golf date is not available, hence the change to June.)
Thank you for all you are and do for the Sisters of St. Joseph and our ministries.
PS: Please be sure to give us your e-mail
address on any and all correspondence you
send us. We do wish to keep our database up
to date and this is one way you can help us.
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Blessings,
Sister Carol A. Rohloff, CSJ
Development Director
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“Fort Orange Singers Visit the Provincial House”
Because of the initiative of Tony Esposito, the Fort Orange Club Singers came and sang for our Sisters on Tuesday
evening, April 10, 2012. The Fort Orange group was wonderful. They sang a medley from Fiddler on the Roof,
some old time Romantic songs, patriotic songs and Irish melodies. As special treats we heard from “Dan the DoOp Guy” and a wonderful old gentleman who was sort of an older rapper…who combined lyrics with a beat. The
Sisters truly enjoyed them. Tom Savoie (who we are proud to say was taught by some of our sisters both in Cohoes
and at The College of Saint Rose) did a terrific job in both playing and leading the group.
We were fortunate to have had
Tony do some work for us when
he was with Capital TV. He and
Sister Joanne McCarthy, our
Provincial House administrator at
the time, worked to have cable
TV installed in every bedroom
and to have the Provincial House
equipped to do in-house
broadcasts over the cable
network so that the sisters could
watch the happenings in various
locales in the house. Thanks to
Tony those Sisters who were
confined to their room because of
illness could still enjoy the
performance.
The Sisters also, thanks to Tony, have the ability to view daily Mass broadcast from our chapel, to see what is
happening at Sisters’ wakes and funerals and to view the happenings of Community meetings. I am happy that
Tony and his wife, Lucille, were able to come and see what impact Tony’s professionalism had and continues to
have on our sisters. As the saying goes: “Their good works live on after them.”
Tony and Lucille Esposito
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Love In Action
by Catherine Sean Croghan, CSJ
From our early days of bringing God’s love to those in poor
French towns who were reeling from the repeated ravages of
war and disease, Sisters of St. Joseph have shown God’s love
in action in the healing ministry. Indeed, we stand on the
shoulders of those who have gone before us, and Sister
Catherine Sean Croghan is up to the challenge.
Catherine has spent nearly all of her 47 years as a CSJ in the
healthcare ministry. She spent one year as a nurse’s aide and
seven years as an LPN at the Provincial House, caring for our
elderly sisters. During those years, Sister Genevieve Conway,
director of personnel, noticed Catherine’s care, concern and
capability. “Sister Genevieve was the one,” says Catherine,
“who spoke to me about the LPN program at Albany Medical
Center and encouraged me to apply.” The idea of professional studies was a bit daunting for Catherine, but she was able
to keep the goal in sight. “The word “practical” in the term, ‘licensed practical nurse’ gave me some
incentive! I am a very practical person, an efficient hard worker with good organizational skills. I
caught on quickly to what needed to be done for each person.”
In 1975, Catherine began her career at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam, where she serves as an
LPN Control Station Nurse in the Surgical Suite. Exhibiting the same faith and flexibility as our early
sisters, Catherine has responded to the many changes in health care. One of the biggest areas of
growth is in the field of technology. Catherine began her career in the O.R. by scheduling cases in a
notebook; later she was instrumental in building, implementing and teaching others the present
computerized program. “At the beginning, I built into the program approximately 800 surgical procedures; now with new and changing surgical techniques, I have entered 1,439 procedures into the
procedure dictionary!”
In addition, Catherine has seen changes in the CSJ presence at St. Mary’s. “When I began this ministry, I was one of 30+ CSJs who lived together in a hospital convent. Now there are five of us, living in smaller houses.” Because Catherine realizes there will be a time when there are no sisters at
St. Mary’s, she takes seriously the responsibility of spreading the charism. “During breaks, I walk the
corridors and visit with staff and volunteers; sometimes after work and on Saturdays, I volunteer in
the gift shop. I also try to continue the tradition begun by Sister Margaret Raphael
Cronkhite several years ago of beginning
each morning report with a prayer. Our CSJ
charism calls me to treat all persons equally,
not to hold back on extending forgiveness,
and to heal others through my care and my
kind words and actions.”
Catherine Sean Croghan expresses God’s
love in action through the two sets of initials
she bears after her name—CSJ and LPN—
and she is a wonderful credit to both!
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Your Generosity Helps us to Help Others
By Lynn Levo, CSJ
Sister Lynn is a Consulting Psychologist with her own practice.
She has literally traveled the globe giving lectures and workshops
and has spent many weeks in Peru with our Sisters. While there
she has worked with our young CSJs and candidates. At home,
she co-ordinates the Tim Janis Concert in December where we
invite our supporters to a FREE concert.
Our Sisters are assisting young women in Peru to receive an
education and/or training so that they can live and support
themselves and their families as well as to be of service to their own
people. Donations offered at our annual Tim Janis Concert held at
the Provincial House in December 2011, were sent directly to Peru
for our “scholarship program.” The following is a letter that we
received from Zenaida, one of the women that we are helping,
assisted by the donations from the Christmas Concert.
* Dear Sisters and Friends,
Before all else I greet you with a cordial embrace and at the same time hoping you are well. I would
like to begin by expressing my appreciation for the great help you have been for me in making possible for a
year my college education/studies in Psychology. Many thanks for your generosity.
To continue I would like to share with you the reasons which led me to choose this career. I feel that
God has been very generous with me in that he has permitted me to live experiences which have put me more
in touch with my humanity and who has also placed in me gifts which need to be strengthened in order to be
able to help others and these studies will contribute to that purpose; and give me those tools which will assist
me in the work I plan to do.
In looking at our society, our people, I realize that there are many persons who do not live but survive;
I believe that what causes it is that many are not at peace with themselves. My hope is to be able to help men
and women "cure their wounds" and to be reconciled with themselves.....I would like to be that friendly arm
on which they can lean, I want to be that extended hand that will help them rise and together to be able to see
that beyond the pain, the sadness, the jealousy, the vengeance, the humiliation exists love, friendship,
happiness... I want to contribute so that our society will improve...I dream of a world which is more human,
where one can breathe love, communion. I know that perhaps all this is "a Utopia" (a dream) but I am
convinced that many other persons exist who also seek and share this dream. But I do not wish that this be
only a dream; I want to contribute towards making it a reality and I
know that the career I have chosen will be of much help in doing it.
I trust that the Spirit guide our steps and give light to our
actions/journey -- I leave you once again most appreciative of your
support. May the good Lord bless you and all the work you do.
With love and gratitude,
Zenaida
*Letter translated from Spanish
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My CSJ Bookends
By Tom Driscoll
One of my dearest friends, Fr. Peter Worn, says that the greatest compliment
one can give to another human being is to recognize that he or she has touched
another’s soul.
Today at your Jubilee celebration, you mark
some very significant and touching milestones in the life
of your sisters. In any case, each of you has dedicated
her life to make a difference in the lives of others. I
would like to acknowledge in a special way two of my
life’s CSJ Bookends: Sister Geraldine Corkrey and Sister Joan Killoran.
As a second grader in St. Francis de Sales School, Troy in 1961, I was
very fortunate to have Sister Geraldine Corkrey, the one and only Sister Raymond
Marie. Even then I recall her drive to bring out the best in me and all my efforts.
She may have been of one of the earliest influences in my life who encouraged
me not to be afraid to be different. Back then we actually were confirmed in the
second grade. When it was time to choose our confirmation names, Sister
Geraldine handed me a book of saints, and I settled on Ignatius of Loyola. All of
my boys have had a Jesuit education! She must have known something then!
As the years passed, I entered high school and college with the Christian Brothers as my teachers.
Eventually, I went into social work and worked for the Daughters of Charity at St. Catherine’s Center in Albany.
That path brought me to Lyle, my partner in life. After marriage, however, my connection to the Church and my
faith withered. We settled in Cazenovia where we became members of St. James Parish as we raised our boys. It
was during that time I was blessed to find my other CSJ Bookend, Sister Joan Killoran. She brought me back to
the community with so many great rewards following. I’m so glad to call her one of my best friends. Joan and
Maureen [Nelligan] hold a special place in my heart.
In addition, I note as my good friend another CSJ: Sister Eileen McCann. From Eileen, my sons too
have been touched by the CSJ hand. Thank you, Eileen!
May the celebration continue, and may each of you continue to touch the lives of so many more!
(Tom Driscoll was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales, Troy, Class of 1967.)
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED
THE ZITI DINNER IN ANY WAY!!!
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Mary Ann Burns, Sunrise, FL
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Karen Urtz, Ilion, NY
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Fond Memories
by Carol Rohloff, CSJ
The annual liturgy for donors was held on January 8,
2012. Before the mass I noticed a gentleman in the
corridor leading to chapel. Wanting to be welcoming,
I struck up a conversation. The man, I found out, was
Alfred E. Eberle. He told me it was the first time he had
visited the Provincial House and he was here on a
mission. After inquiring “what mission,” he shared with
me his story. Back in 1944-45 he was a student at St.
Mary’s in Hoosick Falls. He came to the Mass
particularly to seek out Sister Rose Margaret. Back in
the 40s Sister Rose had given him a holy card. On it
she had written a special message. Al had kept that
holy card in his wallet ever since. He reached in his
pocket, pulled out his wallet and there was this holy
card with ragged ears and yellowed from age. Sure
enough, on it was the note from Sister Rose Margaret.
Al had carried the holy card miles and miles. He had
read about Sister Rose in a previous edition of
Newsline and just wanted to “check in”, say “HI” and
“Thank you.”
He asked if Sister Rose would be at the liturgy. I said
she would be in a wheel chair most likely up front on the
left side. Al went into chapel and waited. Not having
time to greet Sister before Mass he would wait until
after it was over. As Providence would have it, I was
sharing some reflections at the liturgy and Al’s story
gave me a perfect lead in to how you never know what
effect “little acts of kindness” have on others. I took
the opportunity to elaborate on the reunion that was
about to happen and watched Sister Rose’s face as I
encouraged Al to stand up and have Rose look back at
him. The entire audience applauded and needless to say
the message struck home. At the reception in the foyer
of the house Al and Sister Rose had a fine opportunity
to reconnect. YOU NEVER KNOW!!! You can tell by
the smiles it was indeed a happy event for both of them.
Vito Ottati, Vito Lambasco and Mrs. Pat
Ottati (wife of Vito), the representatives
of the St. Agnella Abate Club of
Amsterdam, are shown by an
immersion tub on one of the infirmary
floors at the Provincial House.
The Club recently presented the CSJ
community with a generous check to
help purchase a new tub such as the
one shown. The members of the club
gifted the Sisters in gratitude for all that
the Sisters have done for the people of
Amsterdam in the schools and parishes
and at St. Mary’s Hospital which is
sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
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Where Are They Now?
by Sister Patricia Allen
We now head to the Southern Tier and we feature our sisters from St. Paul’s Binghamton –
Sisters Joan Thomas McNerney, Maura Simms (formerly S. Maura Frances), Patricia Houlihan
(formerly S. Lucille John) and Karen Theresa Gaube (formerly S. Karen William.)
Sister Joan Thomas
McNerney
taught in the middle grades at
St. Joseph’s Troy, St. Brigid’s
Syracuse, St. Brigid’s
Watervliet, St. John the
Evangelist Syracuse and St.
Paul’s Binghamton, her home
parish. She was Director of
Religious Education at St.
Paul’s. She did in-service at the Provincial House in
Latham. She then returned as religion teacher at St.
James Albany, Cathedral Academy Albany and then
back into the classroom at Cathedral Academy, St. Ann’s
Syracuse and St. Jude’s Wynantskill.
Sister also served as librarian at the Neil Hellman
Library and St. Joseph’s Provincial House. Sister Joan
ministered as Chaplain at Binghamton General &
Wilson Memorial Hospitals.
She served on the Community Life Team at the
Provincial House and was Director of Pastoral Care at
Mount Loretto Nursing Home Amsterdam. Sister Joan
is now retired at the Provincial House in Latham.
Sister Maura Simms
was a high school teacher of
Mathematics, Science and
English. She ministered at St.
Mary’s Institute Amsterdam,
St. Vincent de Paul Syracuse,
Catholic Central Binghamton
and Seton Catholic
Binghamton. Sister Maura
served as assistant and then
Treasurer of our Community. She then was
Secretary/Bookkeeper at St. John’s-St. Ann’s Parish in
Albany. She worked as a teller at Trustco Bank Albany.
Presently Sister Maura is ministering to the sisters
at the Provincial House in Latham.
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Sister Patricia Houlihan’s
ministry has been in the music
field. She taught at St. Agnes
Utica, St. Francis de Sales
Troy, Catholic Central Troy,
Notre Dame Utica and Seton
Catholic in Binghamton. She
also served the CSJ
community as Director of
Novices.
Since 1992 she has been Music Director at St.
James Albany which now is known as St. Francis of
Assisi Parish.
Sister Karen Theresa
Gaube
was a business teacher at
Rome Catholic Central and
then she went on to teach
High School English at St.
John the Baptist Syracuse,
St. Anthony’s Syracuse and
St. Francis de Sales Utica.
She also served as librarian
at St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Amsterdam.
While Sister Karen was Assistant Director of
Novices, she also worked in the English Resource
Center at Catholic Central High Troy. She then went
into parish work at Blessed Sacrament Albany, St.
Joseph’s Endicott and ministers now at St. Francis of
Assisi in Binghamton.
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We Invite You to Come and Linger Over Breakfast
by Debbie Timmis, CSJ
The Sisters of St. Joseph Ministry Committee is beginning a new
Initiative - Linger Over Breakfast starting on September 29, 2012.
The Linger Over Breakfast Event has long been an initiative of our St.
Louis Province beginning in 2005. Marion Renkins, CSJ, the director
of the Event in St. Louis wrote, “I've asked various sisters and
associates to share their passion - no one has ever turned me
down!” Since Linger Over Breakfast started, there are about 150
people who gather four times a year for breakfast and some time
together listening to talks on various topics.
Our Albany Province’s first breakfast will be held on September 29, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Provincial
House Dining Room. Coffee will be served at 9:00 as we gather and a delicious breakfast buffet will be
available at 9:30 AM. Our first speaker will be Mary Ellen Curtin, CSJ. (Picture to the left). Mary Ellen
will present, “Mysticism and the 21st Century”. The talk should begin shortly after we have settled with
breakfast and end by 11:00 AM.
We see this as an excellent opportunity to extend hospitality to friends and highlight the thoughts
and experiences of our sisters and associates. This should also offer all of us a chance to continue
updating and learning on a variety of topics. The cost for the breakfast and talk will be $15.00 per person
with a discount provided to those who sign up for all four dates.
Speaker
Date
Mary Ellen Curtin, CSJ - Mysticism and the 21st Century
Kate Arseneau, CSJ - Being Church in a New Way
Kitty Hanley, CSJ – “Enjoying Lent—Yes You Can!
Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ – Dealing with Stress before it Deals with You!
Sept 29, 2012
Dec 1, 2012
Feb 9, 2013
May 18, 2013
SAVE THE DATES
REGISTRATION FORM BELOW
If you have an idea for a speaker, a topic or
anything that will add to this initiative,
please contact any of the members of the
Ministry Committee or Carol Rohloff, CSJ
at 783-3600.
Kate
Anne
Kitty
Linger Over Breakfast
Name ___________________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________ Email __________________________________
r Sept. 29, 2012
r Dec. 1, 2012
$15 for each breakfast - $50 for all four.
Please make checks to:
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r Feb. 9, 2013
r May 18, 2013
Sisters of St. Joseph, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110
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January Calendar Winners
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During the month of January we had a calendar drawing awarding an amount of money for each day.
On Tuesdays, during lunchtime in our dining room, names for the week were drawn.
The winners for January were as follows:
January 1 – Leona Egan, Cohoes, NY
January 2 – Mr. and Mrs. Morris Nelson, Rome, NY
January 3 – Mary Ann Walsh, Troy, NY
January 4 – Sister Geraldine Corkrey, Latham, NY
January 5 – Mrs. Patricia Urban, Baldwinsville, NY
January 6 – Ann Pomeroy, Glenville, NY
January 7 – Allison Cunningham, Loudonville, NY
January 8 – Kathleen LeRoux, Albany, NY
January 9 – John and Carol Cirando, Syracuse, NY
January 10 – Sister Germaine Hilston, Watervliet, NY
January 11 – Richard Martin, Coxsackie, NY
January 12 – Joane B. Martin, Albany, NY
January 13 – Mr. and Mrs. Michael Matthews, Coxsackie, NY
January 14 – Sister Margaret Patrice Devlin, Latham, NY
January 15 – Theresa Smith, Watervliet, NY
January 16 – Meg Bergh Mihalko, Clifton Park, NY
January 17 – Ron and Phyllis Castle, Troy, NY
January 18 – Barbie Horan, SanFrancisco, CA
January 19 – Sister Margaret Paul Scrodin, Latham, NY
January 20 – Mary T. Henshaw, Brentwood, NJ
January 21 – Mr. and Mrs. Morris Nelson, Rome, NY
January 22 – Mary Neary,Camillus, NY
January 23 – Helen Sawka,Syracuse, NY
January 24 – Debbie Malkiewicz, Schenectady, NY
January 25 – Al Chang, SanFrancisco, CA
January 26 – Diane Zacholl, Syracuse, NY
January 27 – Margaret Allen, SanFrancisco, CA
January 28 – Judith Parker, Watervliet, NY
January 29 – Eileen Show, Canajoharie, NY
January 30 – Sister Mary Sheila O’Hara, Latham, NY
January 31 – Christine McKeeves, West Friendship, MD
Spring 2012
CSJ Newsline 13
The Sisters of St. Joseph
thank the following for
supporting our CSJ Classic 2012
Tee Markers
Advantage Suzuki
Alpine Environmental Services
BST Advisory Network, LLC
Earle Dodd
Harris A. Sanders, Architects, P.C.
Jane & Peter Ricci, High Peak Agency
Honeywell International
O’Brien Electrical Contracting
LLC
Parker-Scientific Dental Laboratories
Pioneer Bank
Richmond Capital Management, Inc.
Saratoga Honda
Systematic Financial Management
WNYT NewsChannel 13
Zielinski & Associates, P.C.
Presenting Sponsor
Morrison Senior Dining
Lunch
Tobin and Grifferty, P.C.
CSJ Gold Cup
Lecesse Construction Services LLC
Hors d’Oeuvres
Davey Tree and Lawn Service
CSJ Pros
Anthem Health Services
The College of Saint Rose
Royal Care Pharmacy Services
Zielinski & Associates, P.C.
Cocktail Hour
David J. Vallecorsa, DDS
CSJ Supporters
Alchester Development LLC
CDPHP
CornerStone Telephone Company
D&E Benefits Solutions, LLC
DeCrescente Distributing Co., Inc
Digital X-press
Jack Byrne Ford & Mercury
KDA Architects
MLB Construction Services LLC
Sage Computer Associates
Westfield Capital Management Co., LLC
Woodcock & Armani Mechanical Contractors
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Anthem Health Services
Jack Byrne Ford & Mercury
Northway Golf Center
Plaza Travel Center
Putting Contest
Bright Horizons - CSSC
In-Kind Donations
Alchar Printing Group
Capital Communications
D&E Benefits Solutions, Inc.
DeCrescente Distributing Co., Inc.
Digital X-press
NEH Communications
Royal Care Pharmacy Services
Raffle Prize Donors
AFLAC
All Occasions Limo Service
Joe Bove, Evergreen, Pheasant Hollow &
Sycamore Country Clubs
Brown’s Brewing Company
Buca di Beppo
Buffalo Bills
Capital Repertory Theatre
Central Steak
Century House
Chas Conrad,
Shaker Ridge Country Club
John D’Argenio, Siena College Athletics
DeCrescente Distributing Co., Inc.
Fresh Market
Greene County
Tourism & Promotions
Hildreth’s Restaurant & Catering
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Jack’s Oyster House
Philip Alexander Jewelers
Mary Ann Kordich LLC
Price Chopper
Krause’s E
Homemade Candy
Raindancer Steak Parlor
Lake George Steamboat Co.
Reel Seafood Restaurant
Tim Lonergan,
Carlo Rosetti
Wolfert’s Roost Country Club
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Chris LoVullo, Saratoga National Golf Club
Shaker Ridge Country Club
Marra’s Pharmacy
John Smith, Rip Van Winkle Country Club
Mazzone Hospitality
The Desmond Hotel
Metro Resources
The Sagamore Resort
Milano/Provence/Unique Catering
Thunderhart at Sunny Hill
Minissale’s Wine Cellar
Tri-City ValleyCats
Moscatiello’s Italian Restaurant
Verdile’s Restaurant
New York Mets
WNYT NewsChannel 13
New York Yankees
Wolferts Roost Country Club, Don Edmonds
Orchard Tavern and Restaurant
Yankee Trails World Travel
Palace Theatre
Lynne Zubris
Passonno Paints
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Honorials
Honorials
During the fiscal period
January 1 to May 31,
2012, contributions were
made in honor of the
following people.
50th Year CSJ Jubilarians
Heather and Moose Abrams
Joseph Ackerman
Mrs. Phyllis J. Ackerman
Sister Renee Adamany
Ed and MaryAnn Ahrens
David Aldi
Lillian Alexander
Darrell Alix
Sister Elizabeth Jean Allard
Carolina Allen
Sister Marcia Allen
Adeline Altimari
Willaim Alund
Daniel Arango
George Arango
Joseph Archino
Elsie Ashmore
Clara Ayala
Maria Luisa Ayala
Sister Grace Bacon
Rita and Paul Bankowski
Mrs. Ann E. Barber
James O. Barber
Margaret L. Barber
Mary Jo Barnett
Sister Mary Catherine Barron
Donny Batchelor
Peg Baternou
Rev. Winston Bath
Mrs. Jane M. Bauer
Martin, Frances, Marjorie Baumes
Harold F. Becker
Fred Behr
Krystal Bell
Francis Bellerose
Diane Benczik
Helene Benczik
Terry Benczik
Jeanne Bennets
Sister Alice Roberta Benzing
Beth
Agnes Beverly
Sister Mary Carolyn Bishop
Sister Charleen Marie Bloom
Robert Bogan
Sister Milice Anthony Bohrer
Bondy Family
Mary and Sue Bondy
Sister Danielle Bonetti
Janet Bouchard
Eleanor Bouleris
Sister Donna Marie Bradle
Margaret Brady
Dick Brand
Jim Brand
Sandra Brandt
Aven and Dominic Brinola
Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Brodsky
Sister Anne Theresa Brown
Diane and George Brown
Gloria Brown
16 CSJ Newsline
Honorials
Nancy Brown
Sister Theresa Brown
Sister Mary Bruce
James Bruni
Joanne Bullis
Sister Augusta Ann Burgess
Rev. Geoffrey D. Burke
Marion Burke
Sister Francis Patrick Burns
Sister Jean Albert Burns
Sister Agnes Rose Burton
Peggy Butcher
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Byrne
Mary Beth Cahill
Constance Caldwell
Dr. Anne M. Calkins
Dolores Callahan
Evie and Rocky Camerato
Rose Campbell
Sally Cap
Marie Carey
Caldwell Family
Joyce Carlow
Amanda Carnie
Gabriela Carrascal
Sister Bernice Ann Carroll
Connie Casey SNJM
Jim and June Casey
William Casper
Antoinette Catalfamo
Arlene Chamberland
Lou Champagne
Mary Ann Chasen
Rev. G. Anthony Childs
Vincent Chosski
Adam and Caitlin Ciakai
Sister Genevieve Joseph Ciszek
Jo Coffey
Terry Cognetto
Gemma Colasanti
Sister Elisabeth Colby
Wm and Kate Collins Fam. Living &
Deceased
Peter Collins
Regina E. Conley
Leanne Conron
Tody Conroy
Clara Coppola
Sister Geraldine Corkrey
Emory A. Coughlin
Joseph and Ethel Coutu
Michelle Cozzie and Family
Rose Crawford
Kenny Cronk
JoAnn Crupi
Dolores Cucchi
Sister Mary Ellen Curtin
Marge Daily
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Daly
Mary D'Ambra
Danny
Tim Davenport
Rev. Julian Davies OFM
Bobby Davist
Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare
Tina DeBellis
Sister Gloria DeCotis
Rev. John E. Deegan O.S.A.
Marie C. Deegan
John DeFazio
Sister Frances Patricia Degnan
Larry and Kathy DeMarco
Sister Maureen Denn
Beverly DeSantis
Thomas DeSantis
Denise Desautels
Carol deSimone
Mrs. Ethel Devost
Journee Dican
Mike DiCerbo
Marion Dickson
James Dixon
Anita Donlon
Sister Margaret Donovan
Sister Marguerite Edward Donovan
Mary Ann Dowd
Sister Catherine Doyle
Jane G. Doyle
Rev. Neil J. Draves-Arpaia
Sister Margaret Louise Duffy
Dukes Family
Walter Dunbak
Jane G. Duncan
Rev. Joseph J. Dworak
Sister Mary Dorena Dwyer
Rev. James Ebert
Rev. Msgr. Charles H. Eckermann
Luz Edilma
Leona M. Egan
Sister Julie M. Eigo
Mirnie Ein
Robert Elwertowski
Sister Rosemary Endres
Emily Esposito
Sister Frances Eustace
Family Members
Sister Lamese M. Farhart
William R. Farnam
Mark Farrah
Jensie Farrar
Carole Farrell
Sister Mary Ann Fetcho
Gloria Fiori
Sister Gilmary Fischer
Sister Jean Veronica Fitzgerald
Sister William Aloysius Fitzpatrick
Sister Robertine Flaherty
Sister Mary Jacinta Flanagan
June Floyd
Tierney Ford
Bryan Forts
Sister Suzan Foster SSJ
Sister Mary Rose Fox
Harrie Freedman
Mary Ann Freeman
Sister Janet Furman
Sister Joyce Gadoua
Mary Gallitelli
Fannie Garafalo
Maurice Garvey
Ronald Gast
Sister Karen Theresa Gaube
Rachel Gaul
Sister Joan Geannelis
Godfather Gene's 90 Birthday
Sister Elizabeth Ann Giarrusso
Sister Patricia Ann Gibson
Sister Mary Brendan Gilleran
Mary Girzone
Sister Rose Vincent Gleason OSF
Christine Gokey
Margaret Gonsowski
Nancy Gordon
Maurice Gorver
Shanna Gregoire
Joseph Grimaldi
Sister Mary Lucille Grouchy
Sister Patrick Lauretta Guiltinan
Anne E. Gunn
Sister Rita C. Haber
Sister Beatrice Anne Hall SNJM
Janet Harder
Sister Joan Teresa Harrington
Sister Jean Hart
Thomas Hart
Olga Hatchell
Maybelle Hebert
Sister Mary Anne Heenan
Rick Hennessy
Doris Heroux
Bob and Josie Herrick
Josie Herrick
Robert Herrick
Lorraine Hervieux
Mrs. Dolores Higgins
Virginia Higgins
Josh Hildreth
Linda Coonrad Hofheinz
Sister Linda Hogan
Ms. Kim Hostig
Claire Houck
Sister Patricia Houlihan
Mary Ann Howe
Most Rev. Howard J. Hubbard
Moving? Please Let Us Know!
We like to keep in touch with our friends; so would you please
notify us of any address changes? Please send to: Sisters of
St. Joseph, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110,
or call (518) 783-3614.
Spring 2012
Honorials
John Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hy
Sister Jean Martin Hyde
Dr. Patsy and Nancy Iannolo
Sister Agnes Iten
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Desean Jacks
Marion Jakatis
Lawrence James
Fred Jarrett
Sandra Jiemback
Joan, James and Ann
William Jobmann
Sister Jeanne Johnson
Mr. William Johnson
Sister Alma Jones
Jubilarians 2012
Jubilarians 60 years 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kahn
Cynthia Kahn
Stephen Kahn
Barbara Kaido
Bernice Kania
Sister Mary Ethna Kapfer
Susan Karze
Bill Kazmierski
Sister Margaret Keddell
Elizabeth Kedzo
Sister Mary Agnes Kehoe
Sandra Kelley
Sister Katherine Kelly
Carol Kendall
Sister Marianne Kennah
Paul Kennedy
Mrs. Charles Kerr
Sister Joan Killoran
Jack King
Suzanne King
Sister Honora M. Kinney
Bonnie Kleinkauf
Laurie Kmiec
Sister James Miriam Koeppe
Margie Kolothros
Mary Krafchak
Judy and George Kremin
Eric Lalonde
Miss Rosemary Lane
Mike Lang
Mary LaPorte
Betty Lou LaPosta
Father Greg LaStrange
Jennifer Lawrence
Bernadine M. Lawyer
Sister Anthony Marie Leary
Sister Mary Ancilla Leary
Dorothy Lee
Dorothy Legnard
Emma and Mary S. Leonard
Sister Jeanne Lippincott
Yvonne LoCastro
Paul Loman
Sister Mary Brigada Lombardi
Rosemary Lozousky
Maria Melva Macdonald
Sister Margaret Madden
Helen Magnano
John Mallick
Greg Manento
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Manger
Spring 2012
Honorials
Mannion Family
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Manupella
Guy Maury Marhafer
Sister Mary Herman Marhafer
Triniti Marhafer
Sister Judith Anne Markert
Sister Yvette Martin
Sister Maureen Mastine
Katherine E. McAuslin
Sister Mary Ann McCafferty
Maureen McDonough
Mary McGrath
Michael McGuirl
Jean McGurk
Rev. Jay McKee
Sister Helen Eugene McNally
Mildred Dower McNulty
Rev. Lawrence G. McTavey
Matthew and Karen Messmer
Sister Catherine Roberta Metsker
Sister Anne Michael Mirabito
Mary Misercola
Sister Maureen Moffitt
Rose Molloy
Sister Marie Denise Monser
John B. Mood
Lisa Mood
Rosalba Morales
Rose Elena Morales
Pat Morris
Martin Muller
Arthur Munger
Anne Murphy
Maggie Murphy
Sister Mary Theresa Murphy
Sister Toni Ann Murphy
Lois Murray
Rev. Peter J. Nabozny
Sister Lillian Needham SSJ
Frances Nolan
Sister Ellen Alicia Noonan
Sister Mary Rose Noonan
Sister Rose Margaret Noonan
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Norris
Sister Maria Charles Norton
Sister Monica Nortz
Katherine Novack
Sandra L. O'Brien
Loretta O'Connor
Sister Mary Sheila O'Hara
Helen O'Kosky
Mary O'Mely
Sister Janice O'Neil
O'Sullivan Family
Catherine Ott
Sister Lois Mary Paciello
Louise Palermo
Freddie Papas
Rossie Parra
Sister Christine Partisano
Sister Clare Pelkey
Evelyn Perone
Paul Peston
Sister Suzanne David Petronis
Michael G. Pintavalle
Sister Patricia Poulin
Mary Ellen Powers
Janet Puckey
Jim Quinlan
REMINDER
Our fiscal year begins July 1.
With the fall issue of Newsline
2012 we will no longer be
listing the memorials and
honorials in every issue.
Memorials, honorials and a
donor listing will be made once
a year in the winter issue.
(For further explanation read
Sister Carol’s article p.3 of this
Newsline.)
Betty Anne Rafferty
Sister Maureen Joseph Rainone
Shirley Renna
Adriana Restrepo
Sister Maura Rhode
Robert and Norma Rhodes
Carol Ridolfo
Prof. Joseph E. Riley
Kristen and Marie Rock
Sister Mary Anne Rodgers
Jack and Diane Rogers
Sister Carol Rohloff
Sister Dorothy Root
Sister Ann Rose
Phil Rosney
Lydia and Seth Rossemblatt
Anita Rousseau
Anthony Rovelli
Judy Russell
Roger Ryan
Sister Marion Rypski
Sister Mary Salvaterra
Norma Saullo
Maria Scafidi
N. Catherine Scanlon
Wilma Schab
Sister Carolyn Schanz
Sister Rose Miriam Schillinger
June Schneider
Sister Marie Aloysius Schuh
Sister Margaret Paul Scrodin
Joe and Joan Shea
Richard Sheeran
Mary Shepherd
Mrs. Jane H. Shutlock
Catherine Silva
Paola Silva
Karen Silvestri
Sister Maura Simms
Sisters at CSR '46-'50
Sisters at St Columbas 1954-66
Sisters of St. Joseph
Diane Slavin
Bill and Patricia Smith
Carmella Smith
Helen Smith
James and Susan Smith
Mrs. Mary Jane Smith
Michael Smith
Patricia Smith
Sister Rose Regina Smith
Bev Smolka
Carl Smolka
Clara Smolka
Henry Smolka
Sister Mary Karol Smolka
Irma Smollin
Gloria Fazzone Snyder
Sister Dolores Anelle Sollecito
Special Intentions
St. Columba's Schenectady Sisters '49
Sister Joanne St. Hilaire
Patricia Stack
Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart
Richard L. Sullivan
Myung Won Surh MD
Joseph Syrek
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Taplin
Eleanor Taugher
Doris Taylor
Edward and Joyce Taylor
Joyce Taylor
Theresa Teitsch
Catherine and John Tempest
Carol Terry
Terry Family
Thanksgiving
Sister Lucille Theroux
Sister Serena Thompson
Blake Thrasher
Sheila Tiernan
Sister Marguerite Tierney
Sister Maryellen Tierney
Victor Tjeersdma
Sister Margaret Totten
Sister Anne Tranelli
Sister Sandra Tripp
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Truscio
Alice Turgeon
Donna Turgeon
Coralie Ulatowski
Cody Unser
Sister Marilyn Vassallo
Annette Vautrin
Sister Mary Barbara Vennard
Sister Agnes Clare Vitale
Mary Rose Votrine
Frank Walsh
John Waters
Mrs. Dorothy S. Webster
David Weisenburger
Kevin M. Wells
Ron Wheland
Sister Marie Wilson
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Memorials
Memorials
During the fiscal period
January 1 to May 31,
2012, contributions were
made in memory of the
following people.
Beverly Aaron
Michelle Adey
Kayla Marie Adoit
Louis Agosta
Gene Agresta
Dan Ahamord
Ruth Ahearn
William Ahearn
Helen Ahlstrand
Roy Akins
Charles and Joseph Alaskey
William Albertin Jr
Rose Alexander
Betty Allard
Alice Marie Allen
Phyllis Almy-Crowley
Sister Mary Aloise
Marie Amato
Patrick J. Amodea Sr.
Pat Amodeo
Michael Annunziata
Don Antonnette
Mary Armagost
James Armstrong
Charles Ashline
Hilda and Nelson Atanasoff
Joel Atanasoff
Patricia and James Atanasoff
Kelly Augustyniak
Joseph T. Avonovich
Mort Backus
Kenneth Bailey
Joseph H. Baker
Inocencio S. Baldovino
Eleanor Bandos
Richard Bannin Sr.
Marion Baratta
Shawn Patrick Barber
Julia and Anthony Barbuto
Edward and Cora E. Bardon
Joseph and Millie Bardon
John and Hedy Barringer
Sister Eileen Barry
Mark Barsotti
Katherine Barton
Danyelle Beavins
Kevin Bedard Sr.
Sister Marie Behan
Sal Belgiorno
Rosemary Bell
Jennie R. Belmont
Mary Belogi
Rose Bendell
Dale Bennett
Eleanor Bennett
James Benson
Marie F. Benvin
Eileen M. Bercharlie
Margaret Berry
Joel Berthiaume
Richard Betz
18 CSJ Newsline
Memorials
Judy Bevenour
Robert Bickellaupt
Hattie Bickmore
Blossom Bilmes
Marissa Bisette
Robeert Bisnett
Alison Bissell
Dorilda Bissell
Galdy Biviano
Sister Joan Blanch
Eileen Blanchard
Bob Blank
Paul Blauvelt
Eileen Bleibtrey
Agnes and John Boardway
Mario Bohne
Sister Mary Susanne Bonville
Helen R. Bookman
Jacqueline Borio
Frank Bourque
James F. Boylan
Sister Anne Xavier Boyle
Ronald Boyle
Richard Bradle
Carleen V. Bradley
Joseph Braga Sr.
Douglas P. Braim
Dennis and Jesse Braswell
Sandra Brazee
Sister John Marie Brennan
Sister Mary Fidelia Brennan
Sister Ann Evon Brigger
Olga Brisson
Josephine F. Bristol
Anita Broadbent
Thomas Brolan
Ed Brooks
Sister Jane Therese Brooks
Mary Ann Brooks
Sister Ann Joseph Brosnan
Dean Peter Brown
George Brown
Margaret Brown
Mary Brown
Norman R. Brown
Jerry Brudzdinski
Nicholas Bruno
Joy K. Bryk
Edward P. Buckley
Albert Buker
Edward J. Bulger
Roger E. Bull
Charles Buongiorno
Lola Burhart
Helen E. Burke
Mary Edna Burke
Sister Nancy Burkhard
Francis Burkum
Diana Burns
Sister Jane Burns
Mary and John Burns
Duane Burrows
Lois Bussey
Ann Busta
Marie Cacciatore
John Calagiovanni
M. Jo. Calenu
Gail Call
Helen Callahan
John M. Callahan
Anthony Caltabiano
June Cameron
Madeleine J. Campbell
Phillip A. Campolo Jr.
Frances Capece
Angelo Capobianco
Robert Joseph Capone
Joan C. Cappellano
Donald Card
Patricia Carey
Timothy Carey
Phyllis J. Carlino
Anne Marie and Edward Carolin
Eileen Carr
Charles P. Carroll
Frank Carroll
John Carroll
Gerald Cartwell
David Case
Casey and Easterly Family
Sister Constance Casey
Ronald Casey
Ruth Casey
Jack Cassella
Sister Janet Marie Cavanaugh
Sister Eleanor Ceccucci
James F. Cerone
James J. Cerone
Antoinette Chantra
Patricia and Peter Charney
Nancy Chase
Marsden Chen
Brion Cherock
Joseph Chesonis
Carl Chewins
Peg Chiavetta
George Choy
Roy Ciaranello
Christian Ciavarro
Lenard Cifrese
Joyce Cioffi
Anna Cipollo
Doris Clark
Joan Clark
Richard Clark
Aileen A. M. Clifford
Sister Assumpta Joseph Cloonan
Edward J. Cloonan
Joyce Cloutier
Joseph Coates Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coates Sr.
Brad Coffey
Sister Philip Maria Coffey
Allen Coleman
Michael Coleman
John Collins
Sister Margaret Collins
Marie Colvin
Donna Comiskey
Thomas Conaty
Richard Conde
Mathias Conneely
Mary Connelly
Katharine and Arnold Connor
Kathleen Connors
Robert Consalvo
Roger Consaul
Conway Family
Craig Cope
Patricia Coppola
Patrick Coppola
Mary Fazzone Corino
Susan Corrado
Melanie Corrine
Susie Corso
Phyllis Costanza
Alice Costello
John Costello
Edmund P. Cox
Sister Patricia Coyne
Roger Craig
George and Mabel Craven
William Cugro
Sister Ellen Michele Cullen
Sister Grace Anne Culligan
Nancy Cumias
Esther Cutrone
Mrs. Czarnick
Walter Czuryla
Sister Maria Agnes Dacey
Percy Dahlem
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dailey
Ernie D'Alberto
Bill and Rosemary Daley
Neal and Helen Daley
Sister Catherine Daly
John Daly
Van Dang
Agnes Cloonan Daniels
Daniel Daniels
Sister Jane Mary Dardis
Dr. Richard Dawkins
Lillian Dean
Mary Dearing
Anthony DeBenedictus
Martha DeBleyker
Deborah
Mary DeCastro
McDonald Family
Patsy Jean Deckard SFC USArmy Ret
Frances DeConno
Mary Louise DeCotis
Mrs. Evelyn Dee
Anna DeFino
Mary Frances Deitz
Frank DeJoseph
Patricia DeJoseph
Antoinette DelCostello
Michael DelGuidice
Theodora DeLong
Jerry Deluca
John DeMarco
Angelina A. DeMidio
Sister Mary Denis
Mr. Detrick
Patricia Detrick
David Deutsch
Barbara DeVito
Paul E. Diamond
Ignatius DiBello
Michael Dicaprio
Nicholas DiCaprio
Dr. James DiCastro
Anthony DiFalco
Sister Jean Patrice DiFulvio
James DiGiovanni
Anthony and Domenica Dignazio
Dick Dillon
Mary DiPerna
Daniel Dippo
Spring 2011
Memorials
Ginnie Ditz
Charles Doherty
Sister Mary Claire Doherty
Philip Dolan
Cameron Dominick
Joseph Donardo
Sister Rose Bernard Donna
Joseph Donnelly
Samuel Donze
John Walsh Doolin
Margaret Doolin
Mabel and John Dora
Matthew Doran
Dennis P. Doris
Robert Dorrance
Kathleen Nolan Dougher
Sister Linda Jean Dowling
William Doyle Jr.
Mary Elizabreth Drescher
Mary Drewecki
Edward Drozdowski
Kathleen Dufallo
Betty Duffy
Paul Duffy
Mrs. Veronica J. Dugan
Howard (Augie) Dunn
Patrick Dunn
Peggy Dunn
Timothy Dunn
Betty Dunville
Margaret Dupee
Carmela Duval
Hedwig Dworak
Genevieve Dyer
James J. Dyer
Conley Eagan
Rita Eckert
Sister Anne Gabriel Edgeworth
Charles Ely
Daniel Emery
Dick Engel
Memorials
John T. English
Lawrence Epolito
Sister Ann Barbara Erwin
Grace Erwin
Maria Evancho
David Evans
Richard Evans
Maureen Evers
Katherine Fahey
Eleanor Falciano
Charles Falk
Nicholas Fangio
Vera Farkus
James Farrell
Karene Faul
Anthony Fazzone
Carmela Fazzone
John Fazzone
Lucy Fazzone
Mary Fazzone
Masile Fazzone
Nick Fazzone
Pat Fazzone
Ralph Fazzone
Rose Fazzone
Charles Feeley III
Clementina & Joseph Feltri
William P. Ferris Sr.
Anthony Ferris
Diane Marie Fraumeni Fiacco
Mrs. Theresa Fiaschetti
John Finn
Sister Rose Finnerty
Rita Fino
Elsie Fiore
Guy Fiore
Alicia Fischer
Patrick J. Fish
Sister Claire Frances Fitzgerald
Andre Flaherty
Joseph, Mary and John Flavin
Have you ever thought about
becoming a Sister of St. Joseph?
We welcome inquiries from single women who have a
love for God’s people and a desire to live the Gospel.
For more information please contact:
Jeanne Marie Gocha, CSJ
385 Watervliet-Shaker Road,
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 783-3605
[email protected]
Spring 2012
S. Roy Flinn
Sister Dorothy Anne Flood
Ethel Fournier
Jennifer Fox
Julie Francia
Sister George Francis
Carmella Frank
Thomas Frank
Joseph Franke
Sister Mary Theonilla Franklin
Walter and Ruth Franz
Diane Fraumeni-Fiaco
Robert Fredericks
Doris Friske
Margaret M. Furlong
Vincent Furnari
Connie Gaetano
Rita Gagnes
Dorothy Gallagher
Grace Galletta
Sister Ellen Marie Galligan
Jack Galloway
Clarisa Gallup
Anthony Galuppi
George Galuski
Joseph Galusky
Lawrence Gardiner
Robert Gardner
James L. Garrahan
David C. Garrity
John S. Gatt
William Gaudet
Martha Gendzielewski
Linda Gennarelli
Thomas Genovese
Helen Germinerio
Frank Giacalone
Joana Giammichele
Rosemarie Giardino
Ann Gibbons
Arthur Gilbert
Sister Barbara Ginter
Allen Giordiano
Girard and Wright Families
Palma Giuffre
Sister Julianne Gleason
Jacqueline Gobcio
Suzanne Gocklin
Howard Goldstock
Allen Gordiano
Dan Gorle
Sister Jane Gossin
Rufus J. Gould
Kay Graber
Vincent Grace
Lawrence Graham
James Gras
Joseph V. Grasso
Sister Joel Marie Gratton
Mary Gray
Anthony Greco
Louis D. Greco
Dean Green
Mary W. Greene
Steven Grifferty
Colin Griffith
Kenneth Grimm
Josephine Grinaldo
Gerald F. Griswold
Stanley and Marion Gryscavage
Lauretta M. Guiltinan
Josephine Guinto
Betty H. Gulley
Stephen Hack
Alan Hadley
Evelyn Hakeem
Donna Hale
Sister Francis Denise Haley
Eldon Hall
Charles Hamill
Kathy Hamilton
Theresa Hanley
Joseph and Mary Hanlon
Mary Martha Hanlon
Rita Hannan
Robert J. Hannum
Frances Hanrahan
Helen Hanrahan
William Harlow
Mrs. Anne Harrington
Elizabeth Hart
James K. Hart
Kathleen & Kenneth Hart
Regina and Frank Hart
Robert L. Hart
Kathy Hartman
Kathleen Hartnett
Marie Hastings
Sister Mary Ann Hayes
Catherine Healy
Creatia Heath
Sister Mary Regis Heffron
Sister Elizabeth Heick
Ted Heilman
Norma Heinbach
Bud Helmstetter
Bernice Henry
Charles (Chuck) Henson
Leon Herrick
Harry Herroux
Sister Barbara Hesler
Hickey Family
Sister Martin DePorres Hill
Adele Hoffman
Mrs. Margaret E. Hoffman
Rita Hogan
Thomas Hogan
Paul Hoodack
Kemper Willis Hooper
Shirley Hopper
Arthur J. House
Whitney Houston
Patricia Howard
Arthur Howenstein
Mary Jane Hughes
H. John Huniford
Cathy Hunt
Robert Hunter
Sister Marie Aimee Hurley
Harold Hutchinson
Victor Hy
Anthony Iannetti
Joan Imhof
Amy Infante
George Infante
George Infanto
Malcom Ingalls
Anthony Ionone
Jeanne Irving
Gerard Isabel
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Memorials
Doris Jackson
Peg Jackson
Edward Jagelle
Elizabeth Jalbert
Patricia James
Bob Jameson
Sister Bernarda Jaques
Alfreda Jarmusz
Stephen F. Jazyinski
Sandy Jeniback
Lucille Jette
Ethel and Raymond Johnson
Marion Johnson
Mary Joan Joralemon
Mary Ann Joseph
Sister Mary Elizabeth Judge
Morgan Kalthoff
Allison Kane
Susan McKeon Kane
James Lee Karschner
Mary Kawola
Winnie Keach
Harriet Keane
Cornelius P. Keefe Jr.
Neil Keefe
Alm Keehle
Rachael Keeler
Sister Noreen Keenan
Sister Margaret Keeshan
Sister Mary Augustine Keiflin
Mary P. Kelley
George Kelly
Helen Kelly
Madalyn I. Kelly
Sister Maria Ann Kelly
Mary Kelly
William Kelly
Msgr. William Kelly
Rev. Msgr. William M. Kelly
Marguerite Kelso
Doris D. Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Mary C. Kennedy
Kenney Family
Sister Annamae Catherine Kenney
Winnie Keogan
Harvey Kern
Marion Kerwin
Barbara Meister Ketz
Richard C. Kielb
Steven Kilgore
Cecilia Killgoyle
Virgil Kilmer
Jason Kirker
Bryan Kirkland
Marty Klingbeil
Sister Elenita Kloster
David Klupke
Kenneth Knight
Leonard Kocich
Laurence Komoroski
John Kordich
Margaret Kordich
Mary Kosarovich
Joy Kowecki
Kate Krajick
Anton Kreacic
Sister Frances Marie Kruegler
John W. Kruse Family
William J. Krzys
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Memorials
Stephen Kudlick
Anna Kulzer
Catherine Kutryb
Aron Lacap
Russell LaCasse
Elmer Lachance
Sara Lachiusa
Richard Lajeunesse
JoAnn Lally
Clemitine Lamonica
Richard Paul Lang
Frank and Ruth Langan
Carol Lansing
Anita Lansing-Millora
Dorothy LaRoche
Arthur Larson
Sharon Rose Lathrop
Kathy Latimer
Margaret LaTulip
Todd Laubach
Catherine Laugden
Tom Laurena
Vincent (Jim) LaValle
Kevin Lawlor
Thomas Lawrence
Gracie Lawton
Donald Lawyer Jr.
Sister Mary Alexander Leavy
Ann Lebel
Roger Leccese
Reina C. Leclerc
Rosaire Leclerc
Wanda Leet
Sister Jeanne Marie Lennon
Joseph Lescinski
Albert J. Lesko
Rev. Gregory LeStrange
Donald Levack
Robert J. Lewandusky Sr.
Charles Lewis
David Lewis
Ruth Lewis
Raymond L'Hureux
Dorothy Lindsay
Barbara Sharon Lindsley
Mary Lipari
David List
Josephine Lizio
Douglas Lloyd
Harry Lobdell
Jacob Lochner IV
Sandra Lockwood
Sister Isabelle Marie Loftus
Joan Logan
Ida and Harold Lomon
Richard Long
Gerald Longo
Ralph Lopresti
Sister Marian Louagie
Sister Mary Englebert Lucha
Lulu
Stanley and Patricia Lupian
Alfred Lussier
Marie Angel Lussier
Mary Grace Lussier
Allen Lynch
Claire Lynch
Sister Therese Lynch
Sister Margaret Lyon
Bertha Lysogorski
Patricia B. Macenroe
Sister Virginia Marie MacHaffie
Shirley Mack
Betty Mackey
Nicholas Macri
Julius Maczek
Daniel and Bertha Madden
Sister Margaret Joseph Madden
Mary Mahaney
Andy Maier
Tina Maiorana
Irene Male
Joseph S. Malek
Betty and Joseph Maleski
Raymond D. Malkiewicz
Teresa V. Malone
Sister Loretta Maloof
Mary Mamuscia
Jacob Logan Mancine
Tim Mangan
Jane S. Mangold
Kay Mansfield
Anthony Manuele
James and Mary Mara
Joseph Marchese
Sister Grace Margaret
Grace Mariano
Derek Markis
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Marro
Sister Mary Catherine Marrone
Anne Martin
George Martin
Helen and Victor Martin
Jack Martin
Shirley Martin
Colleen Mastine
Gloria Mastro
Richard Mathews
Nelson Mattice
Mary Ann Mauger
Bertha Mauriano
Helen and Jack Maxstadt
Maureen Higgins May
Connie Mazelli
Salvatore Mazzara
Kevin V. McAuliffe
Austin McCarroll
Sister Margaret Loretta McCarthy
Raymond J. McCormack Jr.
David T. McCormick
Richard McCormick
William McDermott
Thomas McDonald
Timothy Mcerlean
John McGarrahan
Patricia McGarvin
Donald McHarris
Neil A. McKeon
Neil T. McKeon
Dolores McMahon
Frances and Virginia McMyler
Lynn McNamara
Marie Mealon
Thomas Meccariello
Irene Medwid
Rose Meehan
Peter Melesky
Gertrude Mendel
Marjorie Mennillo
Doris Mento
Irene Merry
Shirley R. Meuse
Frances Mezza
Norman Mickle
Sister Ann Dolores Milerick
Christopher Miller
Lois Miller
Richard H. Miller
Thomas Mirabito
Julia Mizerak
Sue Ann Mohan
Sister Thecla Monahan
Don Moore Sr.
Mrs. Geraldine Moore
Sister Helen Marie Moore
Maureen Moran
Robert Moran
Cosimo, Angeline, Angela Morga
William Morgan
Janet Morin
Nicholas Morsillo
Mother of Shirley Brunelle
Sister Mary Bertha Mouillesseaux
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Mountain
Thomas Moylan
Mary Catherine Muccigrosso
John C. Mulligan
John L. Murad Ret.
Rose Fazzone Murch
Mr. and Mrs. Murphy
Sister Helen Edward Murphy
Joseph Murphy
Leo Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Murphy
Yvonne Murphy
Jean Murray
Eithne Murtagh
James Murtaugh
Carmen A. Muscatell
Alan Nadeau
Frances Nagiones
Ira Nahikian
Bill Nance
Jack J. Napoli
Karen Segrue Naro
Marie Nealon
Pablo Negron-Ramus
Sister Maureen Nelligan
Ray and Doris Netzer
Sister Agnes Teresa Newell
Sister Mary Joan Newell
Walter Newell
William Newell
Jennifer Nicewander
Jullia Nickel
Josephine Nicolella
Nancy Nigro
Jim Niles
Joseph D. Nolan
Marie Nolan
George and Theresa Norton
Katherine B. Novak
Louise Nunez
Edward O'Brien
Sister Edward Patricia O'Brien
Joseph P. O'Brien
Robert P. O'Brien
William O'Brien
James Obrist
Marge Occhialino
Spring 2012
Memorials
Sister Ann Marie O'Connor
Patricia O'Connor
Thomas J. and Ruth M. O'Connor
Roger W. O'Dell
Roger O'Donnell
William O'Donnell
Judith O'Grady
Jean O'Hagan
Sister Joseph Mary O'Hagan
Francis J. and Margaret M. O'Hara
Pat O'Hern
Joan Oksa
Rafael Olazagasti
Tammy O'Leary
Isabel and John O'Neil
Mary V. Orchard
Kathleen O'Rourke
Lucy R. Orsini
Paul Orsini Sr.
Joseph Osborne
Mrs. Philomena Ostwald
Margaret Pagano
Luis Eduardo Palacio
Al Palladino
August Pallone
Steven Pallotta
August Pallune
Maynard Palmer
Rosemary Palmer
Josephine and John Palombi
Joseph Paluzzi Sr.
Margaret Pantanella
Mike Parker
Bill Parody
Edmund F. Partell
Mariam and Ed Partell
Lois Pasco
Mrs. Dorothy Pastalaniec
Edith Patnode
Marion Patrei
Robert Paulson
Olha Pawliw
Rose Pelano
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Pelcher
Marcia Pelkey
William Pemberton
James J. Pender
Alex Pensiero
Paul Pereira
Anthony D. Perfetti
Grace Perry
Daniel Persico
M. Edwin Pesnel M.D.
Philip A. Peters
Wilma Petrosino
Jim Petusa
Jackie Pfisterer
Betty Pickett
Florence Pignatelli
Regina and Christine Pilotti
Yvonne Pintavalle
Bernard Piorkowski
Martin John Piraino
Walter Pologa
Emanuel Pompey
Roosevelt Pompey
Clara R. Ponzilla
Fred Popielarz
Marge Porche
Frank V. Porco
Spring 2012
Memorials
Edmond Portell
Richard Potter
Alfred Poulette
Rev. Calvin Poulin SJ
Carol Powell
Deborah Prae
Ezzie Price
Tara Price
Joseph P. Pucci
Catherine Pugliese
Florence Pusch
Violet Quattrocchi
James Quinlin
Dolores Quinn
Laurence Carroll Rainy
Eileen Ramroth
Katherine Rappleyea
Gladys and Ed Ray
Margaret Raymond
Daisy Marie Rayo
William Redmond
Regina Conley's siblings
Joseph Reich
Mildred L. Reich
Dr. Paul Reich
Alma C. Reilly
Pauline Reilly
Patricia Reney
Margaret Restante
Nola Rheome
George and Ceil Rhode
John Rich Sr.
George A. Rickert
Anthony Ridolfo
Richard Riedel
Joseph Riley Jr.
Francis Riley
Sister Matilda Anne Riley
Anthony Rinaldi
Marjorie Risley
David Rizzotte
Jack Roach
Verna Roach
Peter R. Roane
Suzanne Roback
Maureen Robinson
William Robusto
James Rogers
Joan Rogers
Sister Ruth Rita Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. George Rohloff
Robert Rokjer
Sister Jerome Joseph Romano
Michael Ronca
Sister Bernard Joseph Rose
Ben Rosencrans
Mary Ellen O'Brien Rosetti
John J. Ross
Frances Rothbaler
Tom Rourke
Linda Roy
Virginia Roy
Donato Rubino
Toby Rubino
Sister Mary Rucinski
Angelo Ruggiero
Margaret Rushton
Sister Mary Victorine Russell
Daniel Ryan
Mrs. Evelyn Ryan
Sister James Michael
Ryan
Mary E. Ryan
Mrs. Mary Maroney
Ryan
John and Francis
Rymanowski
Lottie Sabik
Kenneth Saddlemier
Aldo Salvagni
Noemi Salvaterra
Benjamin J. Santos
Arthur Sapp
Livia A. Saraceni
Sister Carmeletta
Sardonia
Elizabeth E. Sarnowski
Patricia M. Sausville
Vince and Dolly
Scanlon
Gary Schafs
David Schardt
Angeline Scherer
Sister Joan
Schermerhorn
Richard A. Scheu
Mary Schickel
Jack Schneider
HOORAY FOR LIFE… The sun is up!
Alisha Schonmaker
It calls all creation to join in the
Bob Schoonmaker
Emma and Jack Schrader age-old song of day, “Hooray for life.”
Sister Francis Eymard
By Marion C. Honors, CSJ
Schrader
Jane and Joseph
John P. Smith
Schwasnick
Philomena Smith
John Sciortino
Sister Raphael Smith
Vera Scott
Rita Smyth
Ann Scripps
William V. Smyth
James E. Scripture
William J. Snively
Margaret Sculley
Vince Soldani
William Secaur
Souls in Purgatory
Patsy Sellers
Frances B. Southall
Lorraine Senko
Edward J. Spear
Joseph and Philomena Sfara
Michael Spiak
Mrs. Florence Shaw
Blanche St. Charles
Howard V.(Dee) Shaw
Sister Adelina St. Hilaire
Sister Mary Alma Shea
Doris and Bill St. Hilaire
George Sheny
Sister Yvonne St. Hilaire
Sister Anne Sheridan
St. John the Baptist AcademyRick Shevy
Syracuse 1924-2001
William Shirtz
Marie St. Louis
Reginald Shook
Sister Mary of St. Stanislaus
Rose Shunk
Sister Dolores Stack
Joseph H. Shuttleworth
Dot Stack
Bernadine Shutts
Maryann Stankewicz
Sister Catherine L. Sickler
John Stecklein
Jeanette Siegel
Howard Steggs Jr.
Robert Siekowski
John Steinaus
Sharon Siekowski
Daniel S. Stone
Joseph Simon
Gregory Stone
Alta and Ernie Singer
Harriet Connor Stone
David Singer
Marilyn Storey
Jay Singer
Grace Stratton
Sister Mary Margaret Singer
Bruno Strini
Jane C. Skoczylas
Betty Struys
Barbara Smith
Sister Rose Genevieve Sullivan
Dorothy A. and Jack Smith
Sister Winifred Sullivan
Dorothy Smith
Robert Suozzo M.D.
Helen Smith
John Swasey
Herman Smith
Sophie M. Syper
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Memorials
Ed Tait
John Takacs
Beatrice Talbot
Belinda Tallon
Sister Marie Bryon Tansey
Joseph and Ruth Tarrier
Thomas Tartaglia
Christina Taylor
John Taylor
Michael Taylor
Rita Taylor
Theodore Teckman
Ronald Tenczar
Shirley Testo
John Theisen
Sister Catherine Paul Theiss
George Theodorou
Elaine F. Thomas
Marie Thomas
Edward Tidd
Brendan Tiernan
Paul Tighe
Mr. Andrew R. Tkac
Sister Cecilia Elizabeth Tobin
Angela (Lee) Tobler
Emanuel V. Tomassini
Frank Torncello
Emma Townsend
Angela Trapani
Memorials
William Tremmel
Paul N. Troiani
Samuel Trophia
Gail Truax
Mrs. Margaret Tunkel
Carol Turek
John Turna III
Penny Turner
Peter E. Turner
Kenny Umina
Ekhard Ursin
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Vail
Elsie Valetta
Edward VanAmburgh
Ann Varno
Donald Vassallo
Dallas Vaughn
Norman Vautrin
Geneveive Vavonese
Mary Vecchio
William Veit
Raymond Velton
Lou Verdile
Joseph Verrastro
Romulo Versaci
Carolyn Viall
Myrna Villatoro
Anthony Violante II
Rosena Vogel
Frank Waldron
Daniel J. Walikis
Bessie M. Wallace
Cynthia Wallace
David Wallace
John J. Wallace
Gloria Walrath
Walter Walsh
Kim Wandle
Olga Ward
Charles Warg
Sister Regina William Warhurst
Bernadine M. Warner
Theresa Warren
Rev. William J. Way
Anne Weaver
Florence Weider
Kathleen Welchons
Franklin Wendell
Kathleen Westbrook
Fran Westfall
Bette Whalen
Elizabeth R. Whalen
Sister Jean Francis Whalen
Estate of William Whimple
Eleanor White
Gary White
Joseph White
Ronald Whiteman
Ronald Wickham
William W. Wilder
Angela Wilson
Augusta Wilson
Christopher Wilson
Shirley Winch
Carm Winglosky
Carl Winkler
Faye Wirmusky
Sister Rose Leah Wirth
Mary Wisniewski
John Witkowski
Anna Wolfiyer
Patricia Wood
Janice Woodley
Mary Lou Woods
Florence P. Wyszomirski
Sister Rose Therese Zaloom
Ronald Zalucki
Vera Zborowski
Dorothy Zemanek
Edmund Zenzen
George Zieno
Helmut P. Zimmerman
Christina Zingaro
Stanley Zumba
Kathleen Zyrzepski
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Bequests
What is the Best Way to make a Charitable Bequest?
• You can direct that a percentage of the value of your estate be paid to the
Society of the Sisters of St. Joseph. You can bequeath a specific dollar amount.
• You can direct that the residuary of your estate, that which is left after all
other bequests are satisfied, go to the Society of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Latham,
New York.
• You can name the Society of the Sisters of St. Joseph as a contingent beneficiary in
the event that your primary beneficiary predeceases you.
• If you have an existing will but want to include a bequest to the Society of the
Sisters of St. Joseph, you may be able to do so with a simple codicil to your will.
We recommend that you consult with your financial and/or estate
planning advisor to fully understand the tax benefits for your estate.
YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
For questions, contact Sister Carol Rohloff, CSJ,
385 Watervliet Shaker Rd. Latham, NY 12110 • 518-783-3600 or [email protected]
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Spring 2012
Taking note of 20 Years
When Carondelet Music Center in Latham opened its doors at St.
Joseph's Provincial House 20 years ago, there were two Kindermusik
classes - one with four children and the other with six children.
Two of those children were my niece and nephew. As founder and
executive director, I convinced my brother to enroll his children so I
could run the scheduled classes. There were also 85 instrumental
students enrolled to take private or group lessons.
Today, as the center celebrates its 20th anniversary, it boasts more than
200 students and 14 Kindermusik classes for children from three
months to seven years old.
Our Kindermusik program has been in the top five percent of all such
programs internationally for a decade. One cornerstone is an
intergenerational music class for infants, caregivers and senior sisters who reside at the Provincial House.
There's a digital piano lab and a performance space with a donated grand piano. Many students begin with us as
infants in parent/child classes and continue into instrumental instruction. One family has been with us for 18 of our
20 years!
Our dedicated staff of seven tailors lessons to student strengths and interests. We encourage a lifelong love of
music with students up to 89 years young. From early childhood classes to group piano classes, ensemble playing
and private instruction, our emphasis is on process rather than product - experiencing the joy of musical
competence and collective music-making.
Recitals give students the opportunity to play for family and friends. These performances foster self-confidence,
self-discipline, poise, motor skills, listening skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and higher-order thinking.
Teachers arrange for students to play for each other; two guitar ensembles make music together. Group piano
classes often involve children who have already experienced years of music-making as graduates of our
Kindermusik program.
At Carondelet Music Center, the most fundamental gain
is enrichment of the human spirit and a sense of musical
community. This is important to me as a Sister of St.
Joseph, since my community sponsors the center. I come
from a long lineage of sister-musicians who valued
artistic development and musical expression.
We have celebrated our 20th anniversary with many
events, from an intergenerational concert to a carol sing,
a Valentine recital and a duet recital. Sister Anne Bryan
Smollin, CSJ, director of the diocesan Office of
Counseling for Laity, offered a parent lecture series on
family stress, communication and self-care.
(Cont. on page 24)
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CSJ Newsline 23
(Cont. from page 23)
Since starting the center, I've completed a doctoral degree from Columbia University in early childhood music
education. Many of our children have participated in my research studies at the center; I've presented papers at
conferences around the world.
In July, I will travel to Greece to present the findings of my study on our intergenerational music class to the
International Society of Music Education. This study revealed that, while there was no significant change in
cognitive function or depression levels for senior participants with memory loss, the joy of all the participants was
undeniable.
As one sister commented, "Just being with the babies is so wonderful!" This speaks to the humanizing power of
music and its inherent socializing force.
As Sisters of St. Joseph, our charism and mission focuses on relationships: neighbor with neighbor and neighbor
with God. I can't think of a better way to address that than through the vibrant musical community that Carondelet
Music Center fosters.
(Sister Patricia is director of Carondelet Music Center. Contact 783-3608 or [email protected].)
Marcella Hall Dedicated
The “Ground B Ladies” have dedicated their living space at the Provincial House to
Sister Mary Marcella and have given it the name Marcella Hall.
Sister Marcella was one of the first Sisters to
supervise and care for the women when they came
to reside at the Provincial House. In the upper
left is a picture of the women: Mary, Dolores,
Kathleen, Peggy, and Lillian. They are standing
by a picture of themselves and a plaque
commemorating the occasion.
To the right are some of the Sisters who were
present for the dedication. Shown with the picture
of Sister Marcella are Sister Margaret Totten and
Sister Sandra Tripp who minister to and share life
with the women on a daily
basis.
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Spring 2012
by Annmarie Yellico, CSJA (Alb)
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CSJ Associates Gather
to Honor Sister Joanne
The Albany Associates gathered on May 11, 2012 at the 76 Diner in Latham to celebrate S. Joanne St.
Hilaire’s 60th Jubilee and to honor her for her unwavering commitment to all CSJA’s. Kileen Stone, CSJA
offered a blessing prayer in which we were reminded of our God’s desire to be one among us, a God who not
only nurtures us, but who “sets the table.” Amidst much wonderful and stirring conversation, laughter, toasts,
good food and exemplary wait staff service, we enjoyed communion, we “breathed in and out God’s unifying
love.” S. Joanne summed up her own expression of gratitude for sixty years of religious life, particularly her
friendship with CSJA’s, by using the words of Jesus, “……so that my own joy may be in you and your joy
may be complete.” (John 5:11).
It was in this context that God visited our gathering of twenty-four in a most lavish manner. The waiter
announced to us that an anonymous benefactor, a gentleman who had known S. Joanne from his past, had
satisfied the bill for our gathering. Though we pressed to know the identity of the gentleman, it was not to
be revealed. Thus, we were blessed even further by God’s generosity as shown through the action of a man
whose life had been touched by S. Joanne.
Filled with thankful hearts, we wondered what could be done to show our gratitude. Almost
immediately, the phrase “pay it forward” was heard repeated from all sides of our table. Fr. Medaille
challenges us in Maxim 89, “Profit from the opportunities that arise to practice the general virtues in their
highest degree.” So, we did. Taking the money we had allotted for our dinners, we chose to make a donation
to our Peruvian mission. In addition, a Mass of thanksgiving will be offered at the Provincial House for our
benefactor, a man of God not unlike our patron, St. Joseph who did not seek notoriety, but served God in
obscurity.
As daughters of St. Joseph, God has called us to bring unity and reconciliation to a world that is rife with
division and self-interest. In responding to that call some sixty years ago, S. Joanne St. Hilaire has freely
given herself to bringing this charism to others. We, the Albany CSJA’s, are filled with gratitude for having
had the opportunity to both witness and share in the fruits of her labor.
Spring 2012
CSJ Newsline 25
Nicaragua and the “Mission of Hope”
by Cathy Kruegler, CSJ
Each year I come home from Nicaragua, and friends ask, “Are you going back next year?” I always
have to say “I don’t know; yo no se, si Dios quiere!” if God wishes! My heart is full of gratitude to
each of you because this year, I was able to return thanks to the generosity of the CSJ community.
I am so grateful and so proud of my students: Emily, Aislyn, Sarah, Haley and my goddaughter,
Jeriliss. It is such a joy to see them connect with our Nicaraguan family and grow to love them and
desire to return again one day.
On the afternoon of the first full day, I was assigned to work with a great team at the Velez Paiz
Children’s Hospital. Our task was to clean, caulk and spackle in preparation for the painting team
the next day. This hospital was affected by the last earthquake, but the hospital has been in use,
and each year it is in need of painting and repair. As group translator, I found Manuel Lopez from
the General Office who brought us to the two huge rooms. We had to work around the moms and
babies, and so many would poke their heads in to see who we were and what we were doing. One
mom, Marisol, told us she had no food while she was pregnant, and now her three-month old
daughter is having complications with her breathing. Nutrition is a constant worry for moms here.
We finished our work and went back to our Mission of
Hope Center. When we returned, the school children and
the neighborhood kids were already in our yard for
playtime and some organized activities. I was so focused
on getting cleaned up that I didn’t look around the yard
to see who was there. My student, Aislyn, was already
there with her sponsor child, Ronald. His mom, Ninfa
Espinoza, recognized me as I crossed the yard, so Aislyn
called me over. Ninfa hugged me and said,” I remember
last year you sponsored a shelter for us in memory of your
Dad, Jaime, correcto? I still have his photo on my door,”
she said. Ninfa told Aislyn and me that her old shelter
had a hole in the roof, and during every rainfall it leaked. “Things have gotten better for us now
that we have a new shelter. All my children now have sponsors and are in school, and I am doing
cleaning work in the school.” I was amazed that she remembered me after just one afternoon a
year ago and was touched by her gratitude for a shelter the size of a C-Wing bedroom at the PH.
My next “mission moment” was meeting Ivania Duarte.
She is the principal of Collegio Publica Chiquilistagua,
which is the public school in our town. This is the first
year we have partnered with this school. I was there the
first of three days, cleaning and painting and replacing
broken windows. Ivania told us that they began the
school in 1994 with 300 children, and today it is a K-12
school with 1,280 students and the same amount of
space! Now K-6 comes until noon and 7-12 comes at 2:00
p.m., so the limited space is shared. Ivania is one great
woman who is taking on a huge work with these poorest
of the poor young people.
(Cont. on page 27)
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About mid-week, I had time to spend with my own
sponsor child, Iara Yzamar Solano Perez. Iara’s mom,
Arlen, grew up in Ciudad Sandino during the contra war. I
remember Sister Barb Ginter talking about the place as a
town that had suffered great violence. Arlen survived and
is now studying to be a secretary by day and cleaning by
night. Her sister-in-law takes care of her two beautiful
daughters. I sent Iara a simple, white dress with last
summer’s delegation, for her First Communion. At first I
was afraid I wouldn’t see her at all this year. It was late in
the annual event, and she still had not arrived. Then I saw
Iara. She had come to visit and was wearing the dress that fit perfectly! It was a joy for me to
introduce my goddaughter, Jeriliss, to Iara. We had a
wonderful visit that was all too short. I have such a
difficult time saying good-bye, wondering whether or not
I will ever see her again.
Lastly, on our free day, we visited the UNESCO
International Ruins of Old Leon that date back to 1524. In
the process, after all my trips to Nicaragua, I was finally
able to follow the path of our dear Sister Barbara Ginter
whose ministry and beloved people were in Leon. I
soaked up every sight.
STUDENTS’ MISSION MOMENTS
Aislyn: We were in Nicaragua this year for Ash Wednesday and the First Sunday of Lent. I was talking
to a mom after Mass, and her little boy came running toward her. He remembered that he hadn’t
bowed at the altar, so he went back and bowed. The people have such strong faith! (Grade 12)
Emily: I just love the children and the people. They have nothing, but they are so happy. I love
the music, and everyone sings out with his/her whole heart at Church. I will be going to Bucknell
College in the fall. I was pretty sure this was the college for me, but when I heard they have
Bucknell Brigades to Nicaragua, I was certain. I have to return. Also, I had the honor of meeting the
archbishop of Nicaragua. He was so simple and hospitable, taking photos with us. When we left,
the archbishop drove off in a beat-up, pick-up truck! It was not at all as I had expected. (Grade 12)
Sarah: I love playing with the children in our yard. I love my sponsor child. I will be studying premed at Duke University and plan on returning to do medical work. (Grade 12)
Haley: I took French in school. I didn’t know any Spanish. However, I taught the kids English, and
they taught me Spanish. I was surprised to learn that I really didn’t need language to
communicate. I learned that smiles and hugs and stickers and friendship go a long way. (Grade 11)
Jeriliss: I have always wanted to be a pediatrician, so I wanted to go to Nicaragua to see the
medical needs. I was the translator for the medical team that visited a community of sisters. They
have very young candidates and have had no medical care in years, no immunizations, no simple
medication. I want to come back next year, and I want to return after I become a doctor. (Grade 10)
Spring 2012
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