ONTENTS - Sisters of St. Joseph€™s co-worker, Lena Jagroop, RN, says, “Sister Patrice is...

2 The Best For All People As an oncology nurse at O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, Calif., Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ keeps the mission of caring for the dear neighbor in focus while she navigates today’s changing health care landscape.

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CONTENTS

8 Servir Al Querido Prójimo: Serving the Dear Neighbor Sisters Margaret Guzzardo and Mary McGlone’s unique bilingual ministries come together to serve a special need in Baños, Ecuador.

Fall/Winter 2009

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Monday, September 21 Norman K. Probstein Golf Course, Forest Park

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Sister Barbara Dreher, CSJ dons her wings as she prepares to head skyward for the annual Heavenly Open Golf Ball Drop.

Golfers prepare to hit the course at the CSJ Annual Golf Tournament.

Cover photo: Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ. See story on page 2. Photo by Jenny Beatrice

CSJ 21st Annual Golf Tournament

5 Health Care Reform Read The Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph’s statement on health care reform as well as a Q&A with Sister Jean deBlois, CSJ, to learn more about the issue from the Catholic social teaching perspective.

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Dear Friends, In Gratitude: A Way of Life, Louise Hay and friends write about living life through the lens of gratitude. Hay says that she “always makes a point of spending part of each day thanking the universe.” One of the many blessings of serving in leadership is that we often have the opportunity to view firsthand the ministries in which our sisters are involved. We can see how they are living out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, and how, in turn, their lives are being enriched. In this issue of Connections, we see this reality in our sisters, Sisters Patrice Coolick, Jean deBlois, Mary McGlone and Margaret Guzzardo. Each is sharing her gifts and making a difference in the lives of our dear neighbors. They, in turn, are ever so richly blessed. Another gift that leadership affords us is the opportunity to interact with the hierarchy where our sisters are in ministry. Most recently, Province Leadership met with Archbishop Robert Carlson, the newly appointed Archbishop of St. Louis. While the main reason for our coming together was the formalized blessing of our co-sponsorship venture between the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Benedictine Health System, Archbishop Carlson did spend some time with Province Leadership, sharing his story of priestly ministry. From listening to his story, we learned of his commit-ment to the poor and the elderly, his love for his brother priests, his care and appreciation for women religious, and most importantly, his commitment to spread the gospel message of Jesus. He also spoke of his openness to multi-faith dialogue. We came away from this conversation with a renewed commitment to pray for this good man so that together we might all build up the Kingdom of God. Finally, something that also touched our hearts recently is House Resolution 441 that was passed at the end of

September, honoring the historical contributions of Catholic sisters in the United States. Truly, this is not an honor that is given to us alone. Although we stand on the shoulders of dedicated women who have gone before us, nothing that has been accomplished by women religious over the centuries was done in isolation. One of the blessings for which we are ever so grateful is that we work in collaboration with our sisters and brothers in ministry—together we can and have made a difference. And so to you, we say thank you for all the ways that you work with us and support us in our ministries. To you and for you, we will always be grateful.

Province Leadership

Elizabeth Brown, CSJ Patty Clune, CSJ

Nancy Corcoran, CSJ Helen Flemington, CSJ

Pat Giljum, CSJ Jean Meier, CSJ

Suzanne Wesley, CSJ

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From the Province Leadership

St. Louis Archbishop, Robert J. Carlson (center), with Province Leadership (left to right): Sisters Helen Flemington, Patty Clune, Pat Giljum, Suzanne Wesley, Nancy Corcoran and Jean Meier. (Not pictured, Sister Elizabeth Brown)

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Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ, RN Serving the Dear Neighbor in Today’s

Changing Health Care Landscape

By Jenny Beatrice


As an oncology nurse at O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, Calif., the only private not-for-profit hospital left in the South Bay area, Coolick remains focused on the patients, constantly seeking ways to better serve them. “Nursing is three things to me: it’s my passion, it’s hands on, and it’s teaching and mentoring,” Coolick says. This philosophy has brought her to the top of her profession and into the hearts of her patients. O’Connor’s Cancer Care Center offers diagnostic, clinical and support services and Coolick strives to work collaboratively with them all, bringing the pieces of the puzzle together. “I’m always trying to think how we can make it better for the patients,” she says. “I’m driving home and I review what happened. What piece could we have done better? How can we make it even more comfortable, less painful? How can we make it better for the family?” One of the gifts Coolick brings to the table is a unique multi-cultural perspective stemming from her mission work, having spent 10 years at a clinic in the mountains of Peru, one year with refugees in Southeast Asia, and one year with refugees and famine relief in Africa. San Jose is a widely diverse region and when she began working at O’Connor in the 1980s, she realized she could make instant connections with patients from all over the world. “I either knew what country they were from or I knew their language. Sometimes I only had two patients that spoke English,” she recalls. “It was wonderful for me and wonderful for the patients and families…it was really a good fit.”

Connecting with the patients is always Coolick’s first priority, as her long-time friend and esteemed colleague in oncology nursing, Deborah Thaler-Demers, RN can attest. Today, Thaler-Demers has cancer and is experiencing Coolick’s generous and caring spirit first-hand. “I think that her strength is that she goes the extra mile for everybody—it’s not just the occasional person but whomever her patient is, if they need something she gets it. I’m not even her patient—I’m just a friend—and she’s done so many things for me.” Coolick sees her ministry as one filled with hope, no matter what stage of the journey with cancer her patients are in. She says, “What we offer is a level of hope and the big hope is that we are going to cure you and sometimes we can. Then, if we can’t cure you, we’ll offer hope to give you as many quality years as we can.

Finally, I tell patients, ‘We will do everything we can so that you’re not in pain and that you’re comfortable. We’ll be here.’” The promise to “be here” holds great significance in today’s for-profit health care environment. Although all hospitals are required to treat and stabilize, they do not have to provide continued care. O’Connor, a Catholic hospital sponsored by The Daughters of Charity, engages in a ministry of healing that will not leave people behind. Yet the burden this puts on the facility is certainly a challenge. “We are now getting a lot of people who have absolutely no insurance or who are homeless,” Coolick says. The result is that Coolick cares for people beyond the realm of oncology, whether

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Coolick sees her ministry as one filled with hope, no matter what stage of the journey

with cancer her patients are in.

Sister Patrice Coolick stands at O’Connor’s new oncology resource room. Coolick led the charge in renovating the room, which she ensures offers the most current data, both in print and online at the computer station.

She may be 20 years senior to many of her colleagues (and the only one still donning her white nurse’s uniform), yet Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ, RN is a progressive thinker who is successfully navigating today’s changing health care landscape.


that means cleaning a homeless man with lice or caring for others who are labeled as “outcasts.” As a religious woman without a family or children at home, Coolick feels a certain freedom to treat all who are in need without fear or concern for the ramifications. She recalls such an experience with one of her earliest AIDS patients. “I walked in his room and he was perspiring, and I said, ‘When I’m done I’m going to come back and I’m going to wash you and you’re going to feel better.’ He said, ‘No one else wants to touch me. Why would you?’ I got really angry with the nurses and then I got very compassionate because I thought they’ve got kids at home, they don’t know enough about this, they have to protect themselves and their family. I don’t have to protect myself so what’s the big deal?” As a sister, Coolick says she also feels a real responsibility to stay current and informed in the field. “I believe that people deserve the very best that we can offer and so that’s why I’m constantly trying to keep up professionally,” she says. “It isn’t that I think I’m going to know everything. I’m constantly trying to keep current for the patients’ sake but also for the nurses that I work with because I am so aware that they don’t have the opportunities that I have and I really feel responsible to come back and share anything I know.” Coolick’s co-worker, Lena Jagroop, RN, says, “Sister Patrice is wonderful. She is well-rounded, knowledgeable and eager to learn. If she doesn’t know something, she’ll find out for you.” She will tell you that management is not her “bailiwick” but Coolick is a superb leader who emphasizes the importance of team. “I believe in team playing because more can get done,” she says. “I also realize there are some people who cannot be team players so it is a challenge to figure out how to use their gifts and talents.”

An innovative thinker, Coolick is not only skilled at managing people for the ultimate good of the patient but at working within a system as well. One way she achieves this is by imple-menting new programs to benefit patients and their families, such as a multi-faith prayer group and a cancer resource center. Although not all her ideas pan out as she envisions, she learns from each one, building upon it for the future. For example, the multi-faith prayer group dissolved (“it may have been ahead of its time,” she says) but she is currently meeting with parishes to set up oncology prayer circles. “I learn from my mistakes—redemption is possible!” Coolick’s latest mission is to implement the “No One Dies Alone” program at O’Connor. Created by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace in Oregon, the program trains and manages volunteers who provide a reassuring presence to a dying patient who would

otherwise be alone. Coolick is passionate about this project and has even visited numerous hospitals in California

and St. Louis for research. “I want someone there to be a presence to say, ‘You are important enough for me to be here,’” she says. She is excited to engage the entire hospital staff in the mission. “I want housekeeping, I want dietary. I want everybody to buy in!” Coolick is proud to stand on the shoulders of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and all the other communities of women religious, who have played a large role in the foundation of hospitals in our nation. In fact, she sees how the mission “to care for the dear neighbor without distinction” has really come full circle. “We started it because nobody was doing it. Now what’s happened with the for-profit system…we’re picking up the people who are left. We’re going back to the roots,” she says. “All people deserve the very best that we can offer.” y

“We are now getting a lot of people who have absolutely no insurance or who are homeless.” ~Sister Patrice Coolick, CSJ

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At left, Coolick (far right) with her fellow oncology nurses at O’Connor. “We have a lot of young nurses and I love teaching them,” she says. Above, Coolick visits with friend and colleague, Deborah Thaler-Demers, RN, who is battling cancer. Thaler-Demers is experiencing Coolick’s generous caregiving first hand. “She’s there for the little things,” she says.

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U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Statement on Health Care Reform

Statement—

Compelled by the gospel of Jesus and our mission to respond to the “dear

neighbor” without distinction, the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Leadership Council and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, adds its voice to that of NETWORK, a Catholic Social Justice lobby, in support of health care reform. We believe that access to affordable, quality health care is a basic human right and a fundamental social good for all persons. The current state of health care in the United States constitutes social sin that must be eradicated through broad and deep engagement of the public conscience. We advocate for a health care system that is:

Accessible to everyone in the •United StatesAffordable, funded and •administered in a simple, direct wayComprehensive, including •preventative, primary, acute, long-term, and hospice careQuality, including care that is •culturally appropriate.

Impact on Women and Children—

As the economy worsens, many employers are forced to reduce

health care coverage for dependents, leaving millions of women and children at risk. Also, women are less likely to get health insurance through their jobs because they are more likely to work part-time, work in small businesses that don’t provide any insurance, or they are

full-time caregivers for their children. In many states, insurance companies can still discriminate because of gender, denying coverage because of pre-existing condi-tions such as having a C-section, having had a baby, or having been a victim of domestic violence.

Talking Points—Health care is a social •good for our country. It is a right for every individual to have access to quality, affordable health care. The following are critical: adequate supports for those who are unable to pay for health insur-ance either through an expansion of Medicaid or through subsidies for private insurance premiums, i.e. public option; a limit on patient out-of-pocket costs and no financial cap on benefits; affordable coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions and immigrants; health care that is portable.Quality health Care for •everyone is needed in our country. Medical services need to be integrated into a holistic system that has the patient at the center of concern. Physicians need to be encouraged to work in primary care practices through funding and other incentives in order to have a “medical home” for all patients.We must have systemic cost •controls for individuals, families, businesses and government. The funding for health care needs to be based on the actual health needs of an individual

and not the number of services that a medical staff can provide. Medical procedures must be based on best practices and quality medicine, and not a profit motive. Federal regula-tion of the insurance industry is required in order to limit the cost of administration to a small percentage of the total cost for the provision of health care. If it is not possible to adequately regulate the insurance industry at the federal level, then a “public option” or “Medicare for all who want it” is the alternative for controlling costs through competition.

Action Steps—Stay informed on the health care •issue as it moves through Congress.Use the above talking points to •call and write your senators and representative.NETWORK offers current, •updated analysis on the issue and action alerts: www.networklobby.orgFor more information, visit •www.usccb.org/healthcare

The statement and talking points reflect information from NETWORK. Used with permission.

Statement released September 2009.

Q. What are the principles of Catholic social teaching that speak to us most about the health care crisis?A. The four that are most relevant to the issue are:

Human dignity: Every person is created in the image and likeness of God, and, because of this, is sacred and possesses an inalienable dignity. Preferential option for poor and vulnerable persons: The moral test of any society is how it treats its most vulnerable members.Common Good: Persons are social by nature. We achieve fulfillment only in the context of community. We all have a duty to work for the good of the whole community.Solidarity: We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever they may be.

Q. How should these principles guide Catholics in thinking about health care reform? A. Every person possesses a fundamental right to access at least a basic level of health care. This right is grounded in and required by the dignity of the human person, a dignity conferred by God in the act of creation. Health care is not a commodity to be purchased by those who have the ability to pay for it. Rather, health care, like education, is a public or social good that exists to serve the good of the whole society. Society has an obligation to distribute that good in an equitable manner to all members of the community.


Catholic Social Teaching and the CHAlleNGe of Health Care Reform

A conversation with Sister Jean deBlois, CSJ

Society has an obligation to distribute this good in an equitable manner to

all members of the community with a particular attention to the poor.

~Pope John XXIII , Pacem in Terris, 1963

Health care reform has been on our national

agenda for decades but no real progress has been made. Forty-seven million of our

brothers and sisters have no health care insurance and suffer significant negative effects as a result. As we contemplate yet another attempt to “fix” American health care, Catholic social teaching can help us understand why fundamental reform must be achieved. “Most of us, as ordinary citizens, have heard about the plight of the uninsured but haven’t really come to grips with it as people of faith,” says Sister Jean deBlois, CSJ. A leader in the field of health care ethics, deBlois is professor of systematic theology and the director of the master’s program in health care mission at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis. In this Q&A, deBlois guides us through the issue of health care reform from a Catholic social teaching perspective.


Q. What has resulted from treating health care as a commodity vs. as a public good? A. The failure of previous health care reform efforts left incremental reform up to the “market,” which is driven by the theory of supply and demand, usually resulting in increased competition, higher quality and lower costs. This may apply to cars and houses, but in reality, when we rely on this to manage health care, costs go up and quality goes down. The nature of the doctor/patient relationship has changed as well. The former “covenant” of trust that empowered doctors is now a “contract” between a provider and consumer, laden with “caveat emptor” and “the customer is always right.” The outcome has been devastating for physicians and for us, the patients, who rely on them to take good care of us.

Q. How are we called to live out the gospel principle of stewardship regarding health care and the common good? A. Scripture tells us that when a rich man asks Jesus, “What do I have to do to gain eternal life?” Jesus replies, “Go sell what you have and give to the poor and follow me.” The story says the man “went away sad because he had many possessions”—he could not contribute to the common good. (Mark 10: 17-22) We should ask ourselves: “For whom will I sacrifice?” and “What am I willing to forego so that all can have what they need?” We hear many people, at places like the “town hall” meet-ings, saying, “I’m not giving up anything for anybody.” The reality is this—the “pie” is only sliceable in so many pieces. If we enact health care that covers every one of us adequately, with all of us having access to at least basic health care services, those of us that have a lot may have to give up something.

We may not be able to get what we want when we want it or we may have to wait a little bit to get our elective procedures done, but I’m called to give of myself so that others may have what they need.

Q. How do we, as Catholics, navigate the political aspects of health care reform? A. We need health care reform—how it happens is a political

debate. Our Catholic tradition is not about a political debate. It’s about these principles—human dignity, preferential option for the poor and vulnerable persons, the common good and solidarity. How that gets inserted in the debate is up to all of us. We are all coming at this from different perspectives—we all have different needs and we all have different gifts to bring—but the reality is that there are people who are dying because they lack access to basic health care.

Q. How can we make a difference? A. Maybe it means that we call our legislators and say that tort reform is essential. Maybe it means that we call our senator to say that we need

to continue to ensure conscience protection in our legislation. Maybe we write to our congressmen/women and say we don’t want to advance abortion, euthanasia or assisted suicide but we make it clear that we want people to have access to basic care. But I think what our tradition calls us to most is to stand as “Good Samaritans” for those people who lack access to basic care and to be good stewards of this resource…it belongs to all of us. y

▶ In 2007 non-elderly uninsured Americans numbered 45.7 million▶ In 2008 uninsured elderly numbered 600,000 ▶ 8 in 10 uninsured persons come from working families▶ 2/3 of uninsured individuals and families are living below the federal poverty level▶ $2.5 trillion was spent on health care in the United States in 2008; $3 billion was spent on administrative health care costs alone.

Visit www.csjsl.org for links to information on health care reform policies, faith-based resources and ways to take action.

hen Sisters of St. Joseph Margaret (Maggie)

Guzzardo and Mary McGlone first met at CSJ sponsored Fontbonne Uni-versity in St. Louis more than 30 years ago, neither spoke a word of Spanish. Today these long-time friends who are both serving in unique bilingual minis-tries, have come together to address a special need for a special group of people. Amidst the peaceful beauty of the green valleys and snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains lies the powerful Tungurahua volcano. At its base sits Baños de Agua Santa, a town marked by a series of volcanic hot springs that draw visitors from around the globe. Known as a healing town, many disabled people have flocked to Baños, yet this poor rural commu-nity was not equipped to address the needs of these special visitors, let alone its disabled residents. living without any fundamen-tal rehabilitation services or basic mobility access, a small group of adults with disabilities took their care into their own hands and founded FUVIReSe in 1993. “This little organization has grown from being something like a club into an institution that serves hundreds of people in need of phyiscal therapy and special

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education,” says McGlone, who is the executive director of the charitable foundation FUVIRESE USA Inc., a foundation that supports the programs in Ecuador. FUVIRESE successfully blends traditional services with alternative therapies such as hydrotherapy, which utilizes the hot springs, and hippotherapy (horseback riding), which is excellent for motor skills and relaxation. The dedicated staff lovingly cares for more than 30 full-time and hundreds of part-time members. Their rehab center is well equipped—the best in the area—and the teachers and therapists tirelessly give their attention to the children and their families. Yet, the teachers recognized they needed additional help with the children who had speech and language problems. “Speech therapy is a profession that is sorely underrepresented in Ecuador and there is no way that we would have a budget for a full-time therapist here,” says McGlone. “I knew that Maggie had been working in bilingual therapy and the idea of inviting her to FUVIRESE seemed a perfect solution.” Guzzardo’s bilingual ministry began in Los Angeles, where she was working as a speech pathologist and recognized the need for such services. After taking a sabbatical to learn Spanish, she spent 11 years working at Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital as the only speech pathologist in the Nogales, Arizona area, serving primarily the Hispanic community. Since 2003 she has worked at the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic in St. Louis, serving children ages two to six. “Half of the students that I have speak only Spanish…so I’m able to work in their native language as well as communicate

with their parents,” she says. McGlone, on the other hand, learned Spanish on the job as a pastoral minister serving in the CSJ Vice-Province of Peru. After six years she returned to the United States to further

her theological studies but continued her devotion to the people of Latin America. “I always keep in touch with Latin American people, causes and concerns,” she says. In 1997 friend Dick

Egan (2009 CSJ Generosity of Joseph honoree) established the foundation FUVIRESE USA Inc. and he asked McGlone to serve on the board and eventually as executive director. Since 2003 Guzzardo has volun-teered her services at FUVIRESE four times. Her trips have been funded by various grants, including support from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Guzzardo’s goal is not a “quick fix” but to help the teachers and parents devise strategies to better assist the children with speech and language disorders, many of whom have multiple conditions requiring a combination of physical therapy, occupational therapy and special education. “The difficulty for the teachers is that they’ve attended workshops that show them techniques…but they didn’t know how to apply them because they could not accurately diagnose the children,” she explains. “Originally when I came here they said, ‘We have three children for you to see,’” remembers Guzzardo. “Well, I got there and they said, ‘What do you think about this child and this child’ and I ended up with 17!” Over the years Guzzardo’s approach has evolved into a collaboration between the teachers, students and families. “At first, I just felt so rushed—the urgency of it all—two weeks to evaluate all these kids? This time, I went in as an observer.”

To create a plan of action for help-ing children improve their speech, Guzzardo listens to speech dysflu-encies of each child while reading. At left, she works with little Maria.

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Servir al querido prójimo • Serving the dear neighbor

Ecuador is located on the north western side of South America. The population is 13,755,680. Quito serves as its capital city.

Baños is a community of approxi-mately 14,000 persons in the central

Andean region of Ecuador. The city is approximately 100 miles south of the nation’s capital of Quito and is situated at the base of the Tungurahua volcano, which began erupting in the fall of 1999, resulting in the forced evacuation of the entire population of the Baños region—more than 20,000 people—for a period of eight months. The volcanic nature of the region creates a series of “hot” springs from which the city derived its name, Baños de Agua Santa. Each year visitors from around the world are drawn to bathe in the warm, healing waters and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Tourism is the region’s largest industry.

“Instead of thinking of ‘what programs to use,’ I was thinking, ‘what is the child doing to let us know what works and what doesn’t work,’” she says. Guzzardo suggests a variety of strategies to best meet the needs of the individual. “For example, I may suggest pictures or signs as an alternative to speech for one child; I may recommend auditory amplification for another; sound-word imitating and naming; story re-telling, or tongue and lip placement exercises.” Although many of the therapies do help students develop speech, the ultimate goal is communication, which Guzzardo defines as “an avenue to building relationships,” a core value of the Sisters of St. Joseph. “Sometimes parents feel that they want their children to talk and that is an important goal for some. However, some children don’t have the ability to talk but they do have the ability to gesture, to communicate with actions, with their tone of voice, with their facial expression—that’s communication.” For example, one young boy, Jairo, was very withdrawn and had a real problem with interaction. He would hold his head down and not make eye contact or smile. Guzzardo relishes in his progress. “Over the years, he’s using gestures to communicate. His parents know what he wants. He says a few words. He actually hugs himself when he realizes he succeeds. He’s just happier.” The staff members are grateful for the impact Guzzardo has had on the children and for all they have learned and discovered by working with her. “They say that they see progress that others might not notice,” shares McGlone.

“Their appreciation of Maggie is tied to their love of the children.” Guzzardo is proud of the relation-ships she has developed with the teachers as well. “When I first came…I felt like I was imposing on them,” she says. “Now there’s a certain trust level.” “I think that the teachers have grown in their own confidence because of Maggie’s work with them,” says McGlone. “She has not only shared professional skills with them, but has shown a profes-sional respect for their work as well.” The parents, too, are grateful for the help their children received, especially from an international professional such as “Hermana Margarita.” FUVIRESE social worker, Dr. Carmen Ubilluz, says, “They especially appreciated the way in which she taught, sharing her knowledge and putting it into practice with the children…teaching our special educators and parents so that they will be able to continue with the therapies. They are all hopeful that the

Left, from top to bottom: Guzzardo transcribes sounds Diana makes while talking and instructing her teacher, Patti, on the technique. Guzzardo shows David how to imitate sounds. As an alterna-tive form of communication, Guzzardo teaches Jimmy how to use gestures. Guzzardo greets Marco and his mother when they arrive at the clinic in the van.


Right, McGlone with one of FUVIRESE’s founders, Alfonso Morales. Morales wears his St. Joseph’s Academy sweatshirt given to him by the SJA student’s who volunteered to work for FURVIRESE in Baños as an alternative spring break.


children will see great progress.” The feelings the parents have for Guzzardo are mutual and she feels privileged to be welcomed to accompany these special people on their journeys. “What strikes me is the real sacrifice persons go through to bring their child to the clinic,” says Guzzardo. The children and adults that belong to FUVIRESE have very limited financial resources. While the majority of the cost of their service is underwrit-ten through FUVIRESE USA, a part

of the expense must be covered by the family. FUVIRESE members are asked to contribute $2 per session, which, for a family that makes less than $200 per month, forces them to decide what to give up in order to pay for treatments. Guzzardo also admires the physical sacrifices of these parents, who have chosen life by deciding to accept and care for their special children with a commitment that is inspirational, such as the mothers who carry their children on their backs to the center or those who attend school with their children all day to support them in their seats. Sharing in the radiating love of the parents, teachers, therapists and students has brought Guzzardo a deeper understanding of her call as a Sister of St. Joseph. “I felt myself on a mission in Baños to be of service to the dear neighbor,” she says. “To be one with the staff at the clinic; to be one with the children and their families. The word ‘dear’ means more to me now. It’s not just the neighbor—it’s creating a bond in which people feel reverenced, respected and honored.”

McGlone loves the international dimension of serving the dear neighbor. “It seems that in this epoch of globaliza-tion, we need to understand the new ways in which we are being offered the opportunity to be dear neighbor to one another across the hemisphere and globe,” she says. Guzzardo and McGlone’s collabora-tion of service to the dear neighbor upholds a unique CSJ tradition with a modern twist. In the 1800s, the Sisters of St. Joseph wove lace to earn money. Today, the sisters are still weaving a beautiful tapestry with their faith, their gifts and their service. “Maggie and I are two very different people who appreciate each other’s gifts and whose lives have intertwined in surprising ways,” says McGlone. “Maybe it’s the fact that we’re weaving a lace, this beautiful pattern,” says Guzzardo. “We’re putting together the pieces that will help a child feel more whole.” y

“It seems that in this epoch of globalization, we need to understand the new ways in which we are being offered the opportunity to be dear neighbor to one another across the hemisphere and globe.” ~Mary McGlone, CSJ

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Servir al querido prójimo • Serving the dear neighborEven if you speak Spanish it’s not easy to guess what it means!

FUndacion — It’s a foundationVIda — Made up of people who love lifeREalidad — People who accept the reality of their circumstancesSErvicio — People committed to serving others

Formed in Baños, Ecuador in 1993 by people with disabilities •for people with disabilities.It is a self-governing, non-profit, cooperative foundation •registered with the Department of Social Welfare of the Ecuadorian government providing services and support for disabled people in the region of Baños, Tungurahua, Ecuador.Around one dozen staff members provide education and •therapy services for 30 full-time and hundreds of part-time clients.It has become a national and international leader that promotes •understanding and services to people with handicaps. Learn more at www.fuvirese.org.

In 2007, St. Joseph’s Academy students spent their spring break volunteering forFURVIRESE USA in Baños, Ecuador.

— FUVIRESE FACTS —


Around the Province

Sister Jean Abbott Receives the Michael J. Garanzini AwardThe Center for Counseling and Family Therapy and the department of counseling and family therapy awarded Sister Jean Abbott, CSJ, lCSW, the 2009 Michael J. Garanzini Award. This award is given to a person who demonstrates faith in God through service to others, promotes justice in meeting people where they are, encourages people to grow as whole persons and provides services that improve the quality of life for others with particular attention to the marginalized. Abbott, clinical director of the Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma in Saint Louis, was honored for her more than 20 years of work serving refugees, victims of torture, war trauma and trauma associated with forced relocation.

Fontbonne Honors Sisters Marie Damien Adams and Nancy CorcoranSisters Marie Damien Adams and Nancy Corcoran were among five honored by CSJ sponsored Fontbonne University at their annual Founders Awards Ceremony in October. Adams was honored for distinguished service in academic improvement and service to the religious community and Corcoran for distinguished service in pursuing diversity and justice for all. The Founders Award celebrates their distinguished service in today’s world and their roles in continuing the unique CSJ heritage.

Avila Honors Sister Olive Louise DallavisIn June, CSJ sponsored Avila University paid tribute to the ministry and career of Sister Olive louise Dallavis, CSJ, president emeritus. Dallavis has served the Kansas City community for 56 years, beginning her career at the College of St. Teresa in 1952. Dallavis oversaw the move of the college campus to its current location and served as the president of what became known as Avila College for 25 years.

Sister Rosemary Flanigan Named Distinguished FellowSister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ has been named Distinguished Fellow at the Center for Practical Bioethics in Kansas City, Mo. In 2006, a chair was established in her name and in August 2009 Terence Rosell, Ph.D. was named the first Flanigan Chair. Rosell, a philosopher with extensive experience in clinical ethics, will engage in both clinical and organizational bioethics and conduct public outreach.

MoAHA Honors Sister Rita McGovernSister Rita McGovern, CSJ received the MoAHA (Mis-souri Association of Homes for the Aging) 2009 Employee of the Year Award for her work at Nazareth Living Center, co-sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Benedictine Health System. As the director of admissions for Nazareth, located in St. Louis, McGovern has admitted the majority of the residents. She provides the first impression of the compas-sionate care that Nazareth is known for and she is always available for the residents and their families.

Sister Ann Strizek is Employee of the YearSister Ann Strizek, CSJ has been selected as the 2009 Employee of the Year at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Mo., which is part of CSJ co-sponsored Carondelet Health System. As staff chaplain, Strizek has been providing pastoral care to patients and their families at St. Mary’s for the past two years. She spends most of her time supporting the Intensive Care Unit, connecting with families that are going through what is often the most difficult times of their lives. Strizek was commended for her dedication, compassion and commitment, bringing the real presence of God to everyone she meets.

Sister Pat Clement Honored by Notre Dame de la Baie AcademySister Pat Clement, CSJ was the recipient of the 2009 Founders Award at the annual President’s Dinner for Notre Dame de la Baie Academy in Green Bay, Wisc. Notre Dame Academy bestowed this award on Clement in recognition of her many contributions to Catholic education in the Green Bay community.

May They Live in the SpiritS. Mary Manuela Souto, April 19 ,2009

S. Mary Tobias Hagan, April 24, 2009

S. N. Elizabeth Deutsch, May 19, 2009

S. Kathleen M. Carroll, June 13, 2009

S. Helen Alwes, June 28, 2009

S. Ann Dominic Tassone, June 29, 2009

S. Jean Fontbonne Sandweg, July 10, 2009

S. Rose Margaret Schweers, August 31 ,2009

For more information on the lives of these sisters and others who have passed away, visit our “In Remembrance” Archive at

www.csjsl.org in the “Our Heritage” section.

After surrendering to an 11-year battle with breast cancer in 2007, the life

of Sister Annette Moran, CSJ has continued to touch the lives of so many. A beloved, gifted teacher and

mentor at Carroll College in Helena, Mont., Moran was known for her ability to reach out to others, making them feel welcomed and loved. However, unknown to most friends and colleagues, Moran also had a great love of writing poetry, painting and dance. And it was this love that inspired the world premiere of “Annette” and “Patterned for Thee,” a ballet and original song-cycle in honor of Moran. “The performance was an unforgettable work blending music, dance and poetry…,” says Sister Mary Kay Hadican, CSJ, a friend of Moran’s. Performed on July 26 as part of Carroll College’s yearlong centennial celebration, the ballet and song- cycle brought to life Moran’s poems, reflecting her struggle with health, her teaching and her spiritual life. “Patterned for Thee” was composed and performed on the grand piano by Lynn Peterson, Carroll associate professor of music, accompanied by operatic soprano, Heather Barnes. Simultaneously, on stage, Artisan Dance performed the all-new ballet “Annette.” The ballet was choreographed by director Sallyann Mulcahy. Moran spent the last 12 years of her life teaching at Carroll College and was chairwoman of its theology department. She was particularly influential in assisting the college in articulating its unique Catholic identity. “Her popularity among faculty, staff and the student body was remarkable,” states Hadican. “From casual acquain-tances, to students eager to think of their faith in deeper and more meaningful ways, to the many others who sought her out for a listening ear and gentle counsel, she was truly admired and loved.” As one to not stand in the spotlight, Moran always

wanted to bring out the best in others, but with the creation of “Annette” and “Patterned for Thee,” those at Carroll College brought out the best in Moran whose light will be forever shining. y

Read more of Moran’s poetry and reflections in her book, A Woman at the Well. To purchase a copy, visit www.csjsl.org or call 314-678-0344. Cost is $25. A percentage of the proceeds will go to support the work of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Ballerina Christy Forehand dances a compelling portrayal of Moran in “Annette,” keeping true to Moran’s graceful, loving and joyous spirit.


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An Inspiration to All

I would give youA red kite in a blue skyA dawn-colored roseAnd all the blue bonnetsA field could hold

But no, all I have is this,loneliness embracedAn opening to grace A letting go of youToo dear to be possessed.

A poem written by Sister Annette Moran for her students.

The legacy of Sister Annette Moranby Sarah Baker


Dear Friends and Donors,

Five-year-old Jamie and Drew, his 3-year-old brother, were intent on twirling their “p’sketties” onto over-sized forks. Without taking his eyes off his

plate, Jamie explained what he was going to do after he graduated from kindergarten:

I will buy John Deere trackers from Drew then I’m gonna plant vegetables—lots of them. I’ll water them every day then harvest them and put them in big bags—the kind that won’t pollute. Then I’m gonna drive my dad’s car to bring all my vegetables to hungry people… except I will keep some peas because I like peas.

Little people like Jamie and big people like Sisters Marga-ret Guzzardo and Mary McGlone and Sisters Patrice Coolick and Jean deBlois, remind us that we can make a difference, give hope, advocate for change and save lives—one person at a time. They also remind us that, if we combine our energies,

wisdom, talents and yes, financial resources, we will have a collective power to make a world of difference. Thank you for the variety of ways you join the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to feed the hungry, care for the ill, give opportunities to those who are differently-abled and promote equal access to basic human needs. Together we are making a difference. Together we are the face and hands of a God who cares unconditionally. With awesome gratitude we hold you and your loved ones in our prayer.

Thank you and God bless you.

Sister Barbara Dreher, CSJExecutive Director of Development

P.S. Jamie will graduate from kindergarten in 2010. For now, he practices planting and harvesting vegetables in his back yard.

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News from the Development Office

In July, Patricia Cassens began her role as the new St. Louis Develop-

ment Office chief development officer. “I am excited to work alongside such a dynamic, yet humble group of women whose commitment to others is time-less and selfless,” says Cassens. As CDO, Cassens is responsible

for creating and leading a comprehensive fund development program that supports and furthers the mission and minis-tries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in St. Louis. “Patricia is a results-oriented team player who has expertise in major gifts and gift planning, two major areas most important to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as they continue to sustain and advance the mission and many ministries of the sisters,” states Sister Barbara Dreher, St. Louis Province executive director of mission advancement. “The Sisters of St. Joseph are happy to have Patricia as our new chief development officer.” Cassens has worked in development, alumni relations and public relations for more than 25 years. Most of these years were spent at Saint Louis University working in corpo-rate and foundation relations, major gifts and planned giving.

She was also the director of development and membership for the Missouri History Museum for five years. Most recently, she did planned giving and major gift fund raising for the Humane Society of Missouri. A graduate of Saint Louis University, Cassens received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communication. She is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) and is active in the Partnership of Philanthropic Planning (formerly National Committee on Planned Giving) and the St. Louis Planned Giving Council. “I have a strong personal affinity with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet’s mission of unity, reconciliation, nonviolence, and social justice, framed within the faith and values of the Catholic Church,” shares Cassens. “I believe my many years of experience in major gifts, corporate/foundation relations and gift planning will help advance their inspiring mission of service to others.” When not in the office, Cassens volunteers with the Metro East Humane Society where she just finished seven years on the board—three of which were as president. She and her husband, David, live in Edwardsville, Ill. and have four grown children, three sons and one daughter.

Patricia Cassens Named Chief Development Officer

I’m gonna plant vegetables…

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Remembering the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Your Will:

Making a DifferenceHow do you wish to be remembered? We

remember our loved ones for many things but we probably remember them for who they were not what they were or what they owned. One of the best ways to be remembered is through your generosity—both while living and after you are gone. By providing for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province, in your will you help us continue our mission of making a world of difference to a world in need. One of our long-time supporters, Ms. Virginia Schaper, has remembered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in her will because the sisters “touched my life since I began kindergarten through the eighth grade and beyond.” In her teenage years, she was taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a student at Rosati-Kain High School. Later in life, her mother was a resident of CSJ sponsored Nazareth Living Center from 1992-96 where she lived happily until her passing. Schaper is and has been grateful to the sisters all of her life and she wishes that gratitude to go beyond this life

on earth, by providing for the Sisters of St. Joseph in her estate plans. By doing so, she is passing on her generosity so

that others may also be “touched by the Sisters of St. Joseph” through their mission and ministries. There are three ways to remember the Sisters of St. Joseph in a will or trust:

through a specific amount; a percentage of the estate; or the remainder of the estate after heirs and loved ones have been provided for and remembered.

As always when dealing with legal matters, we encourage you to seek profes-

sional counsel either through an attorney or a financial advisor. If you are contemplating remember-

ing the Sisters of St. Joseph in your will or through another planned gift, or have

already provided for the Sisters of St. Joseph and have not told

us, please contact Patricia R. Cassens, CFRE, chief

development officer, at (314) 678-0329 or you may e-mail her at [email protected].

One of the best ways to be remembered is through one’s generosity—both while living

and after you are gone.

Visit www.csjsl.org click on Ways to Give for more information on planned giving opportunities.

Michael Therese Bauer, CSJMrs. Mary M. Purk

Nancy BlattnerSisters of St. Joseph– Brentwood Community

CSJ Associate Julie BroyleMs. Jennifer Johnson

Father Charles BurgoonMs. Joann Goltschman

Joan Casey, CSJ Sisters of St. Joseph– Rosati Kain Convent

Olive Louise Dallavis, CSJ Ms. Toni Jean Bink Mariann Debuck, CSJ

Ms. Joann Goltschman Theresa Desrochers, CSJ

Ms. Susan Ann Brothers Kate Filla, CSJ

Mrs. Patricia Allgeyer Rita Flaherty, CSJ

Ms. Toni Jean Bink Nancy Folkl, CSJ

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. DeGreeffFrank De Francesca

Ms. Patricia ValenzianoSuzanne Giblin, CSJ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cooney

Donna Loretto Gunn, CSJMs. Jacqueline C. BeulickMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Gunn

Mary Grace Heiner, CSJ Mrs. Cynthia A. Stasevich

Heather Iwinski’s High School Graduation

Mary Ellen Jones, CSJThe Sisters of St. Joseph in Savannah, GA

Mr. James J Kehoe2009 Jubilarians

Michael Therese Bauer, CSJRose Mary Brueggen, CSJSisters of St. Joseph–Trinity HouseFrancis Regis Feise, CSJRita Flaherty, CSJJoy Elaine Gilder, CSJPeggy M. MaguireKathleen Kevin Ryan, CSJRose Seyfried, CSJSisters of St. JosephSisters of St. Joseph– Our Lady’s CommunitySisters of St. Joseph

Marianne Kenna, CSJMr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Mayers

Anna Bridget “Pat” Kearns, CSJThe Cooney Law Firm, LLC

Anna Rose Kraus, CSJ Mr. William M. Merrick

Joan Lampton, CSJMrs. Geraldine F. Stassi

Elizabeth Leiwe, CSJ Ms. Marnee Torchia

Joe & Joyce McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Intagliata Helen Miljour, CSJ Don & Geri Binggeli

Gene and Pat ColeJoan Marie MartinMarilyn Peot, CSJHelen PfaffJoyce Rauth-FearsCharline RossHelen StefanovMr. and Mrs. Charles J. UhlrichHelen & Linda Wutich

Judy Miller, CSJMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Feavel

Marian Niemann, CSJ Mrs. George BurdisMartha Niemann, CSJ

Martha Niemann, CSJ Mrs. George Burdis

Mary Jane Ruoff, CSJMr. John RuoffMs. Mary C. Ruoff

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. RuoffMr. Thomas M. Ruoff

Kathleen Kevin Ryan, CSJ Ms. Susan Klepper

St. Joseph’s Institute for the DeafMs. Eula Marie Benson

Anna Schlett, CSJMs. Toni Jean Bink

Margaret Schmidt, CSJMrs. Anna M. Schmidt

Dorothy Scheidler, CSJMrs. Anna M. Schmidt

Jean Paul SelissenMr. Andrew J. Selissen

Mary Ann Smith, CSJMrs. George Burdis

Martha Smith, CSJ Ms. Toni Jean Bink Sandra Straub, CSJ

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. DeGreeffFather R. Suren

Ms. Joann GoltschmanEd Tabash

Mary Catherine O’Gorman, CSJCarole and Glenn Werth Ms. Toni Jean Bink

TributesThank you for the following gifts made between February 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009.

In Memory of…

In Honor of…

Madeline AntonichSt. Joseph’s Academy

Alicia AdamsMs. Toni Jean Bink

Dennis AhernSisters of St. Joseph– Rosati Kain Convent

Ruth AllaertMrs. Mary Joy A. Feeney

Wilbur Allaert Mrs. Mary Joy A. Feeney

Helen Alwes, CSJ the Korte & Frank Families

Russell AndersonSisters of St. Joseph

Carol AnnunziataSt. Joseph’s Academy

Helen ArnottMr. and Mrs. Clement P. Donnelly

Robert W. ArteagaSisters of St. Joseph

C. Duane “Duke” AubuchonSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Mary Bede Baeten, CSJChildren of Beatria McAbeeMrs. Fran Chapman FrigoMr. and Mrs. Donald J. GreeneMrs. Bertha M. Sutter

Mildred BakewellMrs. Joan C. Bland

Mildred BaldelliMr. and Mrs. Arthur Zinselmeyer, Jr.

Mary Barrett Nazareth Living Center

Ralph Barsanti Mr. and Mrs. James A. Miller

Dorothy BartonAnne Christine Looze, CSJ

Larry BaumstarkCSJ Care

Joyce BechererMr. and Mrs. Clement P. Donnelly

Bob BeckmannMs. Celeste M. Kloud

James BeckmanSt. Joseph’s Academy

Esther M. BenzMiss Mildred Vogel

Elaine BetschartSisters of St. Joseph

Louise BiegMargaret Schmidt, CSJJoan Elizabeth Tolle, CSJ

Albert BirdsongAssociation Partnership Program

Betty BleemelCharline Sullivan, CSJ

Lyle BonneyMrs. Peggy Bonney

James BowdenMrs. Johanna A. Taylor

Thomas BowesWinifred Adelsberger, CSJSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s ClubMs. Jeanne K. Wilson

Joyce Buckler, CSJMs. Rosemary J. DiazMs. Margaret M. FalkeMs. Mary E. Falke

Karl BushmakerMarion Renkens, CSJMs. Theresa M. Vanden Heuvel

Thomas CadleMary Ellen Jones, CSJ

Charles CallisonMr. and Mrs. Clement P. Donnelly

Charlene CoakleyMs. Monica Von Plinsky

Kathy CarrDr. Kathryn W. Sullivan


Kathleen Carroll, CSJMs. Toni Jean BinkMrs. Dorothy BurkardMr. Mark F. HerbersMr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Whithaus

John CastelliEdith Vogel, CSJ

Joe CeccoMrs. Sally Decaro

John ClearyMr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Eichhorn

Katelyn ClounchPatricia Bober, CSJ

Edward K. ClauderNazareth Living Center

Mary Joe CluneMr. and Mrs. Michael G. McMahon

Peter CluneMs. F. Diane LottDr. Juanita Y. LottMargaret Schmidt, CSJMs. Mary Ellen SmithMr. and Mrs. Michael G. McMahon

Jacqueline CoatesMr. and Mrs. Donald J. Friend

Lena ConsodineMiss Monica F. Consodine

Betty CooneyCSJ Care

Arland CoosemanMrs. Mary Ann Cooseman

Winifred CorbettCatherine Mary Boucher, CSJJames Patrick Corbett, CSJ

Henrietta CrushJean Marie Iadevito, CSJ

Dolores CurtisMrs. Rosemary V. Giblin

Gladys Dahner Ms. Mary G. Sheppard

John DanakerMrs. Roy J. Murphy

Charlotte D’Angelo Ms. Mary Louise Gunther

Roland De GregorioMrs. Charles Pozza

Georgette Degel Winifred Adelsberger, CSJMr. and Mrs. Anthony E. AubuchonMs. Barbara J. AufdenspringMrs. Mary A. CibulkaMr. David L. CissellDegel Truck CenterEnterprise BankingMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. LongMr. and Mrs. Alvin F. StalleyVee-Jay Cement Contracting Company, Inc.St. Joseph’s Academy

Martin DempseyMr. and Mrs. John J. Downs

Charlotte Deken, CSJMr. and Mrs. John J. Downs

Tike DennisCSJ CareMs. Bonnie L. Kuciejczyk

Elizabeth Deutsch, CSJMs. Jennifer L. AndersonMs. Gina M. DeutschMr. and Mrs. Patrick J. KingDr. and Mrs. Walter A. KorfmacherMr. and Mrs. William W. KorfmacherMs. Blanche KorfmacherMr. and Mrs. Claude B. MartinMr. and Mrs. Gerald M. McCabe, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Gerard M. McCabeMr. and Mrs. Charles S. MillerMrs. Laura S. SarafconnSandra J. Schupbach and Sharon HayesSisters of St. JosephMr. and Mrs. Denton Sparks, SrMr. and Mrs. Francis A. StrobleMrs. Patricia A. WillieMrs. Bernice H. Wunsch

Bernie DeverMrs. Marilyn A. Miles

Janice DickieMary Annette Schorman, CSJ

Joseph J. DoeringMr. John B. BradleyMr. and Mrs. Mark S. BromeierMr. and Mrs. Bob W. Byerley, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul DoeringMr. Keith A DorschSisters of St. Joseph– Brentwood CommunityMr. and Mrs. James G. GovaiaMs. Marilyn Ann HurleyMr. and Mrs. Norman Papenberg

Ms. Peggy StonumMr. and Mrs. John J. TullyMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Westermayer IIIMs. Amy E. WhittallMr. and Mrs. Rod Robertson

Wally DohertySisters of St. Joseph

Leonard DohertyMrs. Mildred D. Zupon

Joe DonnellyMrs. Rosemary Ward Wellington

Linda DownsAssociation Partnership ProgramMs. Roseanne BurgoonMrs. Dorothy ButticeMs. Joanne P. ButticeMrs. Mary M. ButticeMr. and Mrs.Tom DeutschMr. and Mrs. Peter J. GenoveseSisters of St. Joseph– Brentwood CommunityMargaret Gregg, CSJDr. Alexandra GulianoMs. Nancy A. PalmerMs. Rosemary PitlykSisters of St. Joseph– Province LeadershipMargaret Schmidt, CSJMr. and Mrs. Robert H. SieckhausSisters of St. JosephSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Louis Area Women Religious Collaborative MinistriesMr. and Mrs. Bradley Thompson

Neal DressmanMrs. Frances J. Wurm

Helen Patrice Dunn, CSJ Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Georgas

Joseph B. EatonMs. Joan E. AshburyMr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. BurklandBernadette Eaton, CSJMr. and Mrs. James S. EatonMs. Michelle EatonMr. Cosimo FerraroMrs. Donita FoxMr. and Mrs. Dale H. GaetzMs. Annette HoerdemanMr. and Mrs. G. F. McDonoughMr. and Mrs. Bruce R. MooreMs. Agnes V. SantoMs. Marcelline TilleyMrs. Theresa Wheeler

Maureen Esser St. Joseph’s Academy St. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Allan Feager Sisters of St. Joseph

Betty FeelyMs. Elizabeth A. Feely

John A. Feeney Mrs. Mary Joy A. Feeney

Mildred FergusonPatricia Ann Giljum, CSJ

Glennon Fernau Sisters of St. Joseph

Hanna FerrellMs. Nancy Ferrell

William M. Flanagan, Sr.Mrs. Geraldine J. KeatingMr. and Mrs. Donald C. Piekarski

Mary FleenerSt. Joseph’s Academy Alumnae

Vera ForsterMary Catherine O’Gorman, CSJ

John J. FrankeMr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Mulcahy

Esperansa GallegosNazareth Living Center

Gene Gartland Mrs. Rosemary Ward Wellington

Frank GartnerMs. LaVerne F. Gartner

Liz Gilbert Mrs. Rosemary Ward Wellington

Shirley Mae GoldmanMr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Daniels

Bonnie D. Graybeal Mr. and Mrs. Clement P. Donnelly

Davy GunnBetty Leiwe, CSJ

Clifford GunsalusAnna Margaret Kern, CSJ

Stephen GuntherMs. Mary Louise Gunther


Gifts received February 1, 2009 through August 1, 2009.

Creda Mae Guthrie Sisters of St. Joseph

Timothy James Haber Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Gerau

Floyd HackerSisters of St. Joseph– Rosati Kain Convent

Margaret M. HaganMs. June B. Helbling

Mary Tobias Hagan, CSJMrs. Roberta S. DearingMr. and Mrs. Ronald B. GagnepainDr. Alexandra GulianoMs. Margaret McHaleMr. and Mrs. Pete C. ScholzMs. Sally J. ScholzMr. and Mrs. Francis A. Stroble

Andrew HarkinsDonna Loretto Gunn, CSJ

Bill HarkinsMrs. Geraldine J. Keating

Joseph B HartnettMr. Roger G. Kaestner

Steve Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Mann

Brother Francis Haug, SMMrs. Patricia A. KohlbergRuth LaVar, CSJ

Julie HawleySt. Joseph’s Academy

Lillian HayesJane Kappus, CSJ

Pat HayesMr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Mulcahy

Joyce M. HeckSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Frank HelleHelen Oates, CSJ

Gwen HibdonMs. Toni Jean Bink

Ed HilesMrs. Helen Hiles

Lucille HoffmanSmith & Cook, LLC

Niki HohmannSisters of St. Joseph

William V. HollenbeckMr. and Mrs. Clement P. DonnellyKaren Langhi, CSJ

Evelyn HughesMrs. Johanna A. Taylor

John HundeltMr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Daniels

Cecilo IglesiosMrs. Yolanda Downey

George IkemeierSisters of St. Joseph– Brentwood Community

Bill JacksonMs. Roseanne Burgoon

Laurie Jackson Sisters of St. Joseph

Kathleen JelsomenoMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Jim JenneweinMrs. Thelma R. Jennewein

Chantal JohnsonMary Annette Schorman, CSJ

Rev. Gene KaneMs. Peggy M. Maguire

Hilda KennedyMr. and Mrs. Herman C. Meyer

Helen KennedyMrs. Frances J. Wurm

Anna Mae KennellyMrs. Cheryl C. Fetscher

Jack KitchinAvila UniversityMr. and Mrs. George L. BlomsterMrs. Mary Ann CaffreyMr. and Mrs. James FlanaganMrs. Mary Betty GreenMr. and Mrs. James S. HarringtonMr. Edmund M. JulichMr. and Mrs. John F. LawlessMr. and Mrs. Thomas McCulloughMr. and Mrs. Dan L. SchoenleberSandra J. Schupbach and Sharon HayesMr. and Mrs. Richard R. SmithMr. and Mrs. Kent SnappMr. and Mrs. Louis J. SpryMr. John R. StenzelMrs. Janet StephensonMr. and Mrs. Donald J. StohrSyndicated Investment FundMr. and Mrs. James TierneyDr. Judith K. VogelsangMr. and Mrs. William P. Watson

Henry and Olivia KlaesMrs. Donna Kasza

Judith Marie Klump, CSJMr. and Mrs. Roger N. JespersenMr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Klump

Mr. and Mrs. William R. McAuliffeDeacon John L. NeudeckerResidents Encounter ChristState Farm Insurance CompaniesMs. Deborah A. Trachsel

Lucille KockMrs. Lagarda A. Free

Lillian KoerberAssociation Partnership Program

Paul H. KolbSisters of St. Joseph

Casper KovarikMr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Ferguson

Stanley F. Kowalczyk, JrJanet Kuciejczyk, CSJMr. and Mrs. John M. Lukasiewicz

Helen KucharskiMary Kathleen Dowling, CSJ

Alvina LallyMary Carol Anth, CSJ

Sylvia LampingMr. and Mrs. Clement P. Donnelly

Robin LarsonMrs. Rosemary Ward Wellington

Jonathan Michael LeGrandSisters of St. Joseph-Brentwood Community

Clyde and Kate LeGrandMr. and Mrs. Michael A. Meagher

John Le Grand Nazareth Living Center

Jerry LinnemanMrs. Geraldine J. Keating

John LinsinMrs. Patricia A. Kohlberg

Julius Lipson Karen Langhi, CSJ

Martin J. LoftusMiss Mary F. Ney

Barbara LovelandSt. Joseph’s Academy

Blandina E. LupickiMr. and Mrs. Fred L. Zinn

Phyllis MacNaughtonDr. Ralph E. MacNaughton

Elizabeth MaddenAnn Albrecht, CSJ Mary Ann Donovan, CSJ

Barney Maguire Ms. Toni Jean Bink

Mark MankaMrs. Roy J. Murphy

Cornelius MannhardMr. and Mrs. Steve L. Mann

Peggy Manning Mrs. Roy J. Murphy

Paula Masidonski Mrs. Patricia A. Kohlberg

Joseph MastroiamiSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Valeria J. MatenaerMr. and Mrs. Robert Heinrich

John MayfieldMiss Mildred Vogel

Mary Jo McCaneSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Patrick McEachernMr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Renshaw

Angela McGillacuddyMrs. Rosemary Ward Wellington

Henry M. McGinnisMrs. Imie F. McGinnis

Clare A McGinteyMr. and Mrs. Richard I. Lee

Judith McGraughSisters of St. Joseph- Rosati Kain Convent

Thomas Marie McMahon, CSJ Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. DeGreeff

Dorothea MerrickMr. William M. Merrick

Maureen Metzner St. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Charles MiccicheMrs. Emma Sue Micciche

Alma MiddendorfNazareth Living Center

Patricia MiliMonica Marie Kleffner, CSJ

Madonna MorisSarah Ann Mitra, CSJSisters of St. Joseph– Rosati-Kain Convent

Gloria Morrow Patricia Bober, CSJ

Flora W. MulickMrs. Johanna A. Taylor

Jim MulliganRose Seyfried, CSJ

Ann Dean Mullins Mr. and Mrs. Clement P. Donnelly

Charles MurphyMr. and Mrs. James A. Miller


More than 100 golfers partici-pated in the 21st annual

golf tournament on Monday, September 21 at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park, St. Louis. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Wulfers, winners of this year’s Heavenly Open Golf Ball Drop. The Wulfers took home $4,675 in winnings. Proceeds from the event support the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Mary MurphySt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

John NelsonMs. Mary G. Sheppard

Genevieve M. NicholsonMr. and Mrs. Clement P. Donnelly

John Lyle Nickerson, Jr.Ms. Toni Jean Bink

Ed & Elizabeth NiemannMartha Niemann, CSJ

Evelyn Niermann Sisters of St. JosephSisters of St. Joseph

Laverne NikolaisenSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Mary Ann OberleSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Robert W. OberleSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

John OechsleMary Lillian Baumann, CSJ

David O’KeefeSisters of St. Joseph– Rosati-Kain Convent

Angeline “Lena” OldaniMrs. Josephine BarbagliaMr. and Mrs. Thomas BaumannTeresa Maria Eagan, CSJMr. and Mrs. John C. EllisMr. and Mrs. Louis GarasciaMr. Ronald L. GarasciaMs. Laura A. GelezunasMr. and Mrs. Vincent J. GelezunasMr. and Mrs. Vito GelezunasMrs. Mary Jane KubeMr. and Mrs. Thomas OsterMrs. Mary M. PurkMr. and Mrs. Vernon F. RothermelMrs. Geri SandersSisters of St. Joseph

Harry OldegMs. Virginia L. Paul

Francis OlmsteadEdith Vogel, CSJ

Blanche O’ReillyMr. Albert F. Schoendienst

James P. O’ReillyMr. Albert F. Schoendienst

Vincent P. O’ShaughnessyMr. and Mrs. Francis J. Sauer

James Palace Mrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Virginia May PalmerMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Robert “Bob” C. ParkerMr. and Mrs. Walter J. Kube

Alberta PennyMary Lillian Baumann, CSJ

Dorothy PezoldMr. and Mrs. Robert Heinrich

Virginia Piero Mrs. Roy J. Murphy

Antoinette Pike Nazareth Living Center

Corinne PortalatinSarah Ann Mitra, CSJ

Christine PowerLinda Straub, CSJ

Robert C “Bob” PurkMr. and Mrs. Larry AuerMichael Therese Bauer, CSJMr. and Mrs. Elmer FillaMs. Marianne GillisMrs. Dolores L. HitchMr. and Mrs. Richard J. Licari, Jr.Des Peres Station Mail Carriers

Vi Ragsdale (Virginia)St. Joseph’s Academy

Lala RebmanMs. Theresa M. Vanden Heuvel

Debbie Reckamp Mary Catherine O’Gorman, CSJ

Ernie RedaMrs. Carmela M. Reda

Marie Renkens Ms. F. Diane LottDr. Juanita Y. LottSarah Ann Mitra, CSJMargaret Schmidt, CSJ

Maurice RileySisters of St. Joseph– St. Therese Convent

Irene RingwaldNazareth Living CenterSisters of St. Joseph-Province Leadership

Darlene RitterMary Laurent Duggan, CSJSisters of St. Joseph– Brentwood Community

Lawrence J. RitterMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Vorbeck

Mary Ann Robertson, OPCSJ Care

Eddie RobinsonNazareth Living Center

Angela RonzioMrs. Charles Pozza

Mary L. RoseMr. and Mrs. Steven P. Krieger

Dorothy RosekMarion Renkens, CSJSisters of St. Joseph

Doris De RuyterMs. Theresa M. Vanden Heuvel

Lorraine Ryan, CSJ Ms. Jo Ellen Clawes

CSJ 21st Annual Golf Tournament

Golfers enjoyed a day of golf as well as an evening reception and silent auction in the clubhouse.



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Mrs. Olga L. SandersMary Ellen Jones, CSJ

Jean Fontbonne Sandweg, CSJMr. Oliver A. Dulle, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Gabrisch, Jr.Ms. Joan S. GrayMr. and Mrs. John B. GrayDr. and Mrs. Donald KaminskiMr. and Mrs. Gerard K. Sandweg, Jr.Mrs. Marilyn SandwegMrs. Connie Williams

Robert SannerSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Robert SassenrathAssociation Partnership Program

Betty Mae SchafferMr. and Mrs. Norman W. Kohler

Paul SchmidtMrs. Audrey M. Schmitt

Ralph SchmidtSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

Patricia Schorman Mary Annette Schorman, CSJ

Rose Adele Schuerman, CSJPatricia Ann Giljum, CSJ

Alberta SharnikPatricia Ann Giljum, CSJ

Herbert SimmonsSisters of St. Joseph

Othia SimsPatricia Ann Giljum, CSJ

Linda Slemmons Mrs. Cheryl C. Fetscher

Richard Smith Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Ferguson

Elizabeth SmithSt. Joseph’s AcademySt. Joseph’s Academy Mother’s Club

James SoldatMrs. Eileen E. Hoppenrath

Mary Manuela Souto, CSJMary Carol Anth, CSJMelinda and Sue BalintMr. Charles J. BuckshawMr. Jerome J. CostaMr. and Mrs. Roy E. De Lafosse, Jr.Mrs. Ellen M. McCoy, CSJAMrs. Susan T. MisiavegMs. Rita L. Thompson

Charles L. StaatsMs. Patricia Sheridan

Albert StankAnne Christine Looze, CSJ

Alice StankAnne Christine Looze, CSJMargaret StengerFrances Virginia Cholet, CSJCSJ Care

Leo M StoesselMr. and Mrs. Russell H. Hinrichs

Patricia Storz Sisters of St. Joseph– Rosati-Kain Convent

Beatrice StrandMrs. Roy J. Murphy

Carol StraussnerSt. Joseph’s Academy

Richard “Pat” StretchMarjorie Craig, CSJ

Donald J. SuntrupMs. Michaela Witcher

Joseph SweeneyMr. and Mrs. James A. Miller

Ann Dominic Tassone, CSJMs. Toni Jean BinkMr. and Mrs. Robert F. DeGreeffMr. and Mrs. Ronald R. DeGreeffMargaret Gregg, CSJMr. and Mrs. Dale NeumanMrs. Carol A. RotertMiss Audrey L. Sullivan

Cecila TemplinPatricia Ann Giljum, CSJMr. and Mrs. Dan Marshall

Jerome E.L. TichacekMs. Rosemary Pitlyk

Patricia Ann TiehesPatricia Ann Flavin, CSJ

Tom TodoniMrs. Charles Pozza

John TorchiaAssociation Partnership ProgramJoyce M. Landreman, CSJ

Joyce TrebicotMary Carol Anth, CSJ

Bonnie TuckerMaryellen Tierney, CSJ

Maria Vargas Donna Loretto Gunn, CSJ

Jennifer VaughnMr. and Mrs. Duaine Zeitz

Vincey Ventimiglia and Ida Ventimiglia

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. VentimigliaFlorence Vitale

Mrs. Angelina PourcillieAnnette V. Viviano

Mrs. Johanna A. Taylor Ann Bernadine Wackenheim, CSJ

Ms. Margaret M. FalkeMs. Mary E. FalkeMr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. LeGrandMs. Carla J. MillerMr. and Mrs. Robert G. O’BlennisMr. and Mrs. James E. SinnerMs. Mary Lee Walter

Evelyn WagonerMr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Renshaw

John WahnsiederMr. and Mrs. John Wolk

Willie Walker, CSJAAssociation Partnership Program

Ken WalterSisters of St. Joseph

Susan Marie WalterMrs. Johanna A. Taylor

Jerry WardMr. George D. DunlapMs. Dolores M. NahnMs. Vera ParkerMr. and Mrs. Ernest J. SciaroniJean Paul Selissen, CSJ

Earl WehmierJane Kappus, CSJ

Grace Weibrod Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Cutak

Ted WentzMichael Therese Bauer, CSJ

Marie WhiteRose Seyfried, CSJ

John WhiteSisters of St. Joseph– Rosati-Kain Convent

Thecla “Toots” WidemanMr. and Mrs. Richard J. CutakMr. and Mrs. Francis J. SauerLinda Straub, CSJ

Jackie WilcoxMr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Fowler, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Lee

James “Jay” Williams III St. Joseph’s AcademyMs. Jeanne K. WilsonMs. Michaela Witcher

Dorothy V. WilsmanRoseMary Wirthlin

Mr. and Mrs. Don TornoAlbert Wolford

Mary Helen Kane, CSJMarietta Wood

Dr. Kathryn W. SullivanReva Word

Mr. and Mrs. Blaine WordJuanita Yoffe

Patricia Ann Giljum, CSJRev. Valentine Young, OFM cap

Sisters of St. Joseph– Rosati-Kain Convent

George B. ZamborskyMr. and Mrs. James A. Giles, Jr.

Katherine Zanitsch, CSJConnie Heun, CSJDr. and Mrs. Leo L. Wacker

Elizabeth ZetzmanMr. and Mrs. Lenly G. Weathers

Scott ZlaticSt. Joseph’s Academy

John Zupon Mrs. Mildred D. Zupon

Jim and Mayme ZweifelMr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Desautels


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Celebrate the holiday season with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

The Season of AdventAdvent Morning PrayerSaturday mornings at 9 a.m.December 5, 12 and 19

Evening of Prayer with Brother Michael O’Neill McGrathPrayer based on Brother McGrath’s artworkMonday, December 7 at 7 p.m.

Epiphany CelebrationConcert Featuring Members of the St. Louis Symphony OrchestraSunday, January 10 at 2 p.m.Limited seating available.

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