Going Green! Mark’s Message Madonna Manor

Madonna Manor
A FRANCISCAN LIVING COMMUNITY
An Update on Madonna Manor
Fall 2014
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DOING OUR PART TO PRESERVE GOD’S CREATION
Mark’sMessage
Going Green!
It’s hard to believe that 2014
will soon be coming to a close!
We’ve had an exciting and busy
year at Madonna Manor. I’m so
proud of our accomplishments
and grateful for the support of
our wonderful residents and
their families as well as our
dedicated employees.
As many of you know, the transfer of sponsorship
of Madonna Manor from the Sisters of St. Francis
of Sylvania, Ohio, to Catholic Health Intiatives
(CHI) was effective November 1. With CHI as
our sponsor, we will ensure that the community
continues to receive the care that they need far
into the future.
We look forward to sharing more information
about all the services and amenities Madonna
Manor can offer you.
Enjoy the holidays!
MARK MULLAHY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Baja Chicken
Enchilada Soup
CHEF BRIAN’S
CORNER
There is a significant effort underway in our country to
reduce the environmental footprint of organizations
through sustainable operations, including energy
efficient practices and renewable energy generation,
among others. In an effort to contribute to the
environmental conscious, Madonna Manor is offering
the opportunity to receive updates about our events,
expansion, news and activities via email.
As stated in a recent article from the Washington Post:
Some religious groups are focusing their considerable clout on
ecological issues, arguing that the planet and its species are, after
all, God’s creation. The Evangelical Environmental Network, a
Pennsylvania-based group, has orchestrated such initiatives as
“What Would Jesus Drive?” (a touring church discussion about
the perils of reliance on oil) and protests against mercury pollution,
which disproportionately affects unborn children. Equal Exchange’s
Interfaith Program has supplied about 8,000 U.S. churches and
synagogues with organic, shade-grown coffee during the past two
years.
Locally, Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light works
with congregations to help their facilities convert to renewable energy.
Sojourners, a D.C.-based progressive Christian magazine, published
a special issue about the environment in 2004 and regularly
covers the topic. And the national organization Coalition on the
Environment and Jewish Life is now sponsoring a drive to install
efficient compact-fluorescent light bulbs (it’s subtitled “How Many
Jews Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?”). Shomrei Adamah,
Hebrew for “Guardians of the Earth,” is its D.C. affiliate.
The environmental argument is familiar enough: Paper comes from
trees, and trees are worth preserving. (And even though paper can be
recycled, it still requires energy to produce and transport it.)
The Internet was supposed to kill the printed word, but the tactile
pleasure of holding a book, newspaper or magazine has remained
inimitable – that is, until recently.
INGREDIENTS
6 cooked chicken breasts, diced large
2 onions, diced
½ bunch celery, diced
1 cup cooked rice
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chicken base
1 gallon water
1 cup enchilada sauce or salsa
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
½ tablespoon garlic powder
Add all ingredients together except rice
and chicken. Cook for 1 hour or until
vegetables are tender. Add cooked rice
and chicken.
Serve and enjoy!
At Frankfurt’s Plastics Electronics trade fair last fall, German
tech giant Siemens unveiled computer screens that are paper-thin
-- quite literally -- and can transmit moving and still images. The
technology can be used for magazine advertisements and computer
games, and could eventually replace paper: Publications could take
the form of chips or even wireless transmissions, allowing the reader
to continually reuse the same set of pages.
You can view the entire article at http://www.
washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/03/
AR2006080301454_2.html
If you would like to help us in protecting God’s
creation, please take a moment to let Nancy know
by emailing her at [email protected].
Just include ‘email’ in the subject line and we’ll be
sure to communicate with you via email.
THE PLANET AND ITS SPECIES
ARE, AFTER ALL GOD’S CREATION.
PAPER COMES FROM TREES
AND TREES ARE WORTH PRESERVING.
Our Mission
TRIVIA TIME
Test your
knowledge.
adonna Manor is a Catholic
healthcare facility for senior adults
devoted to providing a home within
a spiritual atmosphere. Faithful to
the spirit of St.Francis of Assisi
and the Sisters of St. Francis
of Sylvania, Ohio, the values of
Reverence, Service and Stewardship guide staff and volunteers
in providing services and activities which foster the dignity and
individuality of each person.
1. Which National Hockey
League team won the
Stanley Cup in 1950?
2. Who played the role of
Norman Bates in the 1960
horror movie, Psycho?
3. In April 1970, President Nixon
signed a bill that banned
television advertising of this
product?
1. Detroit Red Wings 2. Anthony Perkins 3. Cigarettes
adonna Manor
wishes a fond
farewell and a
much deserved
congratulations to
Ruth Gerrety on her retirement.
Construction will start
soon on Madonna
Manor’s new Community
Center! In recognition of
the organization’s former
sponsors, the Adelaide
Center will be named after
Mother Adelaide, the Mother
General and spiritual leader
of the Sylvania Franciscan
community for 48 years.
An outstanding educator,
architect and artist, Mother
Adelaide modeled her life
after St. Francis of Assisi,
whom she admired for his
strength, faith and crusading
spirit.
With a focus on keeping
residents healthy and as
independent as possible,
the Adelaide Center will
offer a variety of services and
amenities geared toward
wellness.
A loyal employee in the
housekeeping department for 30
years, Ruth has been a mainstay
for residents and employees.
“It has been a pleasure to work
with Ruth over the years,” said
Kathy Carpenter, Housekeeping
Team Leader. “She is one of
the most competent and caring
employees we have. She will
be missed, especially by the
residents!”
Join Us!
Look for our opening in 2015!
Trim the Tree Fundraiser
Thursday, December 7 | 2:00 pm
For details contact Sister Miriam at 859.426.6303
or [email protected]
Christmas Celebration
For skilled and memory care residents & families
Thursday
December 18
1:00 - 3:00 pm
With a special
visit from Santa
and Mrs. Claus!
2:00 pm
Entertainment in the
lobby for all residents.
Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Independent Living
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A FRANCISCAN LIVING COMMUNITY
To save time and
avoid longer waits
at your doctor's
office, schedule your
appointments wisely.
Avoid Mondays
and days following
a holiday, when
doctors are in greatest
demand.
Be sure to arrive at
the office 10 minutes
early.
Well done, Ruth!
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