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Connections is published twice a year by theSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province. Please send address changes and requestsfor additional copies to Editor, Connections, at thaddress below or to [email protected].

P ROVINCE L EADERSHIP T EAM

Sister Mary Kay Hadican, CSJSister Sandra Straub, CSJ

Sister Mary Kay Liston, CSJ

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Jenny Beatrice

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Sister Jane Behlmann, CSJ

Sister Audrey Olson, CSJSister Charline Sullivan, CSJ

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Jeanne BarnesSister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ

Associate Diana Oleskevich

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2 Coming Full Circle CSJ Associate Jeremy Lillig discovers seeds planted in his youthhave provided a stage for his passion for social justice as an adult.

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6 Voting: An Act of Social Respon-sibility Faced with many puzzling issues thiselection year, Christian voters can call upon theprinciples of our faith to guide us through theprocess and become a part of the solution.

9 A Simple Yes A one-year commit-ment to serve as a community organizationssecretary blossomed into a 30-year ministry ofserving the dear neighbor in Carondelet.

Leadership eam and Council Elect In January, after an 18-monthdiscernment process, the St. Louis Province elected the 2008-2014 leadership teamand council. The new term begins July 1. Standing: Sisters Helen Flemington, provinceleader; Nancy Corcoran, councilor; Patricia Ann Giljum, province leader ; and PatriciaClune, province leader. Seated: Sisters Jean Meier, councilor; Suzanne Wesley, councilor;and Elizabeth Brown, councilor.


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Dear Friends,

A surprise intermittent snowfall in theSt. Louis area on Easter Sunday evoked delightfrom the guests at our holiday gatherings, aswell as our memories of past white Easters.At the same time, the residents in the southernpart of Missouri anxiously waited for the riversthat ooded the low land to crest so they couldreturn home and begin to clean up. Both thegentle snow and the raging water remind us of a

power in nature utterly beyond our control.Te mystery celebrated by the Christian

world throughout the 50 days of Easter is aneven greater awakening of forces beyond our control. Raisedfrom the dead, Jesus evoked disbelief and awe when headdressed Mary Magdalene and his grieving followers. Overtime, in the telling of their incredible encounters with him,the Christian community of believers was born. Tis issue ofConnections features stories of sisters and associates living outtheir commitments to the Risen Christ today.

We follow the journey of Avila University employee,CSJ Associate Jeremy Lillig who founded a theater companyas an avenue to educate audiences on the Social Gospel.Trough drama, he engages people in dialogue, emotionallyconnects them with issues of human dignity and inspiresthem to action.

We get a glimpse of the 30-year ministry of Sister MarieCharles Buford, CSJ who served the Carondelet neighbor-hood as executive director of the Carondelet CommunityBetterment Federation. Te quintessential Sister of St. Joseph,with eyes wide open and sleeves rolled up, Buford built anorganization that has steadily transformed the Carondeletarea into a safer, friendlier place to call home. With national elections on the horizon,Connections offers our readers Gospel information worth ponderingbefore we select our new leaders. Our Catholic roots requirethat we discern carefully, a process that requires reading,listening, studying and prayingall hard work. A rereadof the parables will remind us that making the best choices

is rarely simple and often complex. But vote we must, faith-fully called to take part in the promotion of the common good.

Finally, the three of us extend our gratitude to youfriends, family and communityfor your generous supportof the ministries God has entrusted to the Sisters ofSt. Joseph. Your partnership with us has made remarkablethings possible for Gods people and we are humbled and

blessed by your goodness.

Province Leadership eam

Sister Mary Kay Hadican, CSJ

Sister Sandra Straub, CSJ

Sister Mary Kay Liston, CSJ

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Standing: S. Mary Kay Hadican. Seated: Srs. Mary Kay Liston and Sandra Straub.


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When Associate Jeremy Lillig sawthe sign, he was outraged. o say that

all homeless are cared forthen whyare they begging? he argues. It reallyticked me off. As a high school student, Lilligwas exposed to the plight of the home-less when Brother Louis Rodeman, FSCfrom the Catholic Worker House gave apresentation in a peace and justice class.It made a lasting impression on him.

Brother Louis wrote 50 names on

the board and said, pick a name. Eachname was a homeless persons and he

could tell all their life stories off the topof his head, Lillig remembers. It wasso powerful that it stuck with me and Ibegan to volunteer at the house. At the time he saw the sign in 2002,Lillig was working toward a degree intheater at CSJ sponsored Avila Uni-versity in Kansas City. Te programpromoted theater as being a politicaland social animal that can entertain,

educate or enlighten, Lillig says. When it came time to produce a

play for his senior thesis later that yeahe thought of that sign. Tat sign wasthe inspiration for his thesis, a grippinportrait of homelessness and, ultimatefor his mission of bringing social justice theater to the world.

Lilligs foundations in social justiwere certainly inuenced by the CSJsbut date back well before his theaterdays at Avila to his elementary educa-

T he upscale atmosphere of Country Club Plaza in mid-town Kansas City, Mo. wasbeing disrupted by beggars and panhandlers. o curb the problem, the city hung atips for handling panhandlers sign in the window of the local McDonalds. Te sign assured patrons that services were being provided for all who are homeless and advised those whoconsidered giving them money, do not be fooled.

By Jenny Beatrice



tion at Our Lady of Lourdes in KansasCity.

My rst experience of performingof any kind was reciting poems in frontof Sister Aline Mohrhaus rst gradeclass, Lillig recalls. Wed hold our armsout and shed say, saucer eyes, meaningyou had to make your eyes wide likesaucers. It was her way of teaching us to

open up. Tis spirit of openess extendedto the formation of his theology. Insecond grade, my religion teacher, SisterAnita Pitzer, said that we were all bornin the image and likeness of God and Ihave carried that with me ever since. Tese messages were reinforcedat Avila. I was an okay student but mypotential had not been tapped. Avila

gave me a scholarship and took a chanceon me. It made me the person I am today,Lillig says. Te CSJs have built within methis foundation of not being quiet,staying the course and doing what youthink is right, says Lillig. And he wasdetermined to give a voice and a face tothe invisible stories of the streets.

He embarked on a year-longresearch project interviewing nearly 150homeless people at the Catholic WorkerHouse, shelters and soup kitchens. Hetook similar stories and personalities tocreate composite characters. Te nalproduct was his senior thesis,Whispers from the Streets.

Lillig took the project off campusto an old meat packing plant that was

being restored into an office building.It was the perfect setting to bring theaudience members out of their comfortzones. It was like the deep freeze,Lillig describes. It had concrete oors.People had to walk on plywood to getto the performance. It was exactly thekind of environment I wanted. Te play struck a chord with

audiences and generated media atten-tion. After his graduation in 2003 thebuzz about the production continued.Months later, Lillig started receivingcalls about performing the play forvarious organizations. Sold out showsat a Kansas City coffee house brought

Whispers to the forefront and it wasfeatured on local television and nationalradio.


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Te plays success encouraged himto follow his dream of creating a socia justice theater company. He collabo-rated with high school friend Damian

orres-Botello, who was a part ofWhispers, studied theater and sharedLilligs goal.

From the beginning of his journ Jeremy had a vision of what he as anartist and activist wanted to say, says

orres-Botello. He has the uncannyability to look at the world throughseveral different lenses and step back an unbiased observation. By the start of 2005 Lillig and

orres-Botello were planning theinaugural season of the Full CircleTeater Company (FC C) and a fewmonths later they officially incorporatas a non-prot in Missouri. Since theFC C has produced a number of playwritten by Lillig, orres-Botello andothers, each addressing difficult topicwith honesty, humor, compassion and contemporary avor.(See left for someFC Cs productions.) Te mission of FC C is to providea forum for social commentary withoplacing judgment. We get people inthe door, we present the topic from ahumanitarian perspective without adenitive answer and then whatever

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On the Playbill: A look at some of Full Circle Theaters productions and theissues they explore with comments by Lillig.

Shuffle Written and directed by Jeremy M. Lillig Music guides the journey of a 23-year-old man ghting mentalillness as he looks at his life and relationships in a

new way.I wanted to experiment and use the soundtrack of a

life to tell a story about dignity and its loss in themental health system.

Stuck in the Pit Written by Jeremy M. Lillig & Damian Torres-

Botello Two pit bulls face death despite the reasonthey were bred.We took the issue of banning pit bulls and

how they were being euthanized and used itto comment on capital punishment.

Crossing Borders Written by Jeremy M. Lillig & Damian

Torres-Botello An American and a Mexican meet each other in a

border tunnel.I have taught ESL and Damian is Latino so we wanted to look atthe issue of immigration from a simple viewpoint and from bothsides.

Squirrelly Written by Jeremy M. Lillig & Damian Torres-Botello Two guys in a car, one socially conscious and the other justhonest, run over a squirrel. A comical commentary exploringloss of innocence and dignity.This indirect commentary on war is one of our mostly positivelyreceived plays. Do we grieve the loss of something we dontrespect?

For more information about FCTC productions visit www.fctckc.org.

Social justice is just this big circle whereeveryone is welcome. Circular, comfortingand ever expanding the constricting squareof societal inuence.

~Associate Jeremy Lillig


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happens from that, happens, Lillig says. Even without a home base oradvertising campaign, FC C performsto sell out crowds. We are a nomadiccompany with a nomadic audience,Lillig explains. We have a grass rootsfollowing but specic issues bringpeople in as well. He hopes to take audience par-ticipation to the next level by givingpeople the tools to make their ownimpact through an interactive webresource.

People may leave a show wonder-ing how they can get involved, Lilligsays. Project 360 is a web page wherepeople can go to nd out how they canvolunteer. Its a way to create that face toface impact. orres-Botello can attest thatLillig works for justice far beyond thelimits of the stage. FC C is only oneof Jeremys many outlets to combatinjustices he sees, he says.

In addition to performances andspeaking engagements, Lillig stillvolunteers at the Catholic WorkerHouse, teaches ESL, and participates inyouth outreach programs, to name a few.He is currently doing a research projecton the portrayal of women and the poorin pop culture.

Lillig brings a social justice mindsetto his day job as the media specialistat Avila. Jeremys passion and commit-ment to social justice issues ensures thatwe are mindful of the ways we embodythe charism of the Sisters of St. Josephof Carondelet, says Associate RonaldSlepitza, Avila University president.

His energy coupled with his creativityhelps us to pursue media opportunities,events and community projects that

demonstrate our distinctive character. Lillig is grateful to promote theschool that took a chance on him. Ihave seen what this place can do and Iin turn want to tell the community, hesays. Tat is my ministry. wo years ago Lillig deepened

his relationship with the Sisters ofSt. Joseph by becoming an associatemember. At 26, he is the youngestassociate ever to enter the program. Hismentor, Sister Ruth Stuckel, associateprofessor of philosophy at Avila, says,

He listens to Gods Holy Spirit and hasthe courage to act upon his inspirations.

In fact, she says, he was so Godlled after his commitment to associa-tion that he sent letters to the Avilafaculty and staff inviting them to joinas well. oday, there are 18 associatesat Avila and the program has receivednational attention. Lillig is often amazed at all theways the name, Full Circle TeaterCompany continues to resonate in hislife but it certainly is, in part, a tributeto his CSJ roots.

Sister Ruth always says, reatevery day as a gift from God and whatyou do is the gift you give back, Lilligsays. I was always treated by theSisters of St. Joseph like someone whohad potential and I have to give thisbackto come full circle.y

Left: Associate Jeremy Lillig (left) at the associate commitmentceremony in May 2006. Below: Lillig lends a hand to studentsmoving into their dorms at Avila.

Jeremys passion andcommitment to social

justice issues ensures thatwe are mindful of the ways

we embody the charismof the Sisters of St. Joseph

of Carondelet. ~Associate Ronald SlepitzaPresident, Avila University

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P lodding through the quagmire of political messagesduring an election year can be a daunting task. Indeed,understanding the issues that face us is puzzling attimes. But when we make the effortto understand the problems of ourworld and humanity, and allow ourChristian principles to guide us, wecan become a part of the solution.

We, as Christian voters, can put thepieces together and help heal ourworld.

We are still months away fromthe big E day and already themedia has tried to convince us thatevery primary and caucus is a bigdaybig enough to buy thispaper or listen to that radio talk show or watch our Vspecial. Each ad promises to give the reader, viewer or listenera unique insight.

We know voting on November 4 is important, but ofequal importance is the effort we make to engage in convetions, pray and critique all the election promises and pledg

that bombard us. In examining how we chooour leaders, we must reect onwhat voting means for us, not ascitizens, but as human beings. B

nature, we are social beings andshare a vast array of relationshipwith others. Being social meanswe are also political.

Aristotle said that to livetogether harmoniously, we needto develop a polis, a state inwhich leaders lead, guided by th

knowledge of the human good. Humans can only ourish insociety in which each of us can develop our highest potentiaand thereby contribute to the common good.

Contributing writers: Sister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ & Associate Diana Oleskevich

In the Catholic tradition, responsiblecitizenship is a virtue, participation inthe political process is a moral obliga-

tion. All believers are called to faithfulcitizenship, to become informed, activeand responsible participants in the political process.

~USCCB Faithful Citizenship



WEB RESOURCES:NETWORKLOBBY.ORG

Provides voter education, principles fora just and equitable society, and just-us reections integrating CatholSocial Teaching and scripture.

ONEVOTE08.ORG Click On the Record tocompare presidential candidates and their plans on globapoverty, world hunger, and HIV/AIDS.

USCCB.ORG/FAITHFULCITIZENSHIP Provides resources for further reection/discussion on

elections.

COC.ORG/ELECTION2008 Includes materials to helpdeepen analysis, make an evaluation of the programs and candidates,

and how to engage local communities.

MARYKNOLLOGC.ORG/2008 ELECTIONS/INDEX.HTM

Provides a 12-page booklet addressing crucial foreign policy issues thashould be considered during this years campaign cycle, including reetions and questions for candidates on global climate change, migration,economic justice, HIV/AIDS, peace and security.

SISTERSOFMERCY.ORG Click on Resources for non-partisaneducational materials for reection as preparation for the debates,primaries and elections.

CATHOLICSINALLIANCE.ORG Provides resources for furtherreection/discussion on elections.

SUGGESTED READING:

Catholicism at the Crossroads: How the Laity Can Change the Church,Paul Lakeland

American Catholics & Civic Engagement: A Distinctive Voice, MargaretOBrien Steinfels

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2003Faithful Citizenship: A CatholCall to Political Responsibility.Washington, DC: USCCB available athttp://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship/bishopStatement.htm

MAGAZINES:

America a national Catholic weekly published by the Jesuits.

Commonweal An independent journal of opinion edited andmanaged by lay Catholics focused on politics and ethics.

National Catholic Reporter a Catholic, independent, weeklynewspaper.

Tis notion of the common good is not a Catholic con-cept. It is based on the belief that we are created in Gods image,social and political by nature and endowed with inviolabledignity. From that dignity comes human rights. When thatdignity is denied, individuals and society cannot ourish. Politicians are quick to ask us, Are you better off thanyou were four years ago? But in making our choice at the vot-ing booth, perhaps we need to rephrase that questionand ask, Are we, as a society, as a world, better off?Are our poor less dependent, our vulnerable lesssusceptible, our planet healthier?

When we cast our votes for more thanour own interests, but with our neighbors,our communities, and our world in mind, weare forced to examine parties, candidates, theirvoting records and core beliefs. Have they acted for

the common good? Where do they stand on combat-ing discrimination, opposing the death penalty, advocatingaffordable and accessible healthcare for all, demystifyingimmigration issues, embracing environmental concerns andfair trade global policies?

As we prepare to make our choices over the next severalmonths, we will read, listen, watch and pray. o help us navi-gate through the election process, we have a great resource:Catholic Social eachings. As the Leadership Council ofWomen Religious (LCWR) reminds us:

Catholic Social eaching calls us to be responsible andinformed citizens, actively engaged in the political and socialstructures of our country. Elections are important moments inour nation for debate and decisions about current policies andthe future direction of our country. At this time we recognizethat U.S. elections have a tremendous impact worldwide aswell. Each citizen shares in the responsibility of shaping the future of our nation and our world as we engage in the debatesand cast ballots for candidates for our local, state, and nationaloffices, and vote on budget and social initiatives.

Voting is an awesome responsibilitythe most powerful

tool a citizenry has to shape and direct the course of a nation.We can use it to make our voices heard in our towns, our cities,our states, and our country, and know that the impact of thechoices we make will be felt around the world.y

For the Common Good: VOTER RESOURCES

Sister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ is a program consultant at the Center forPractical Bioethics in Kansas City, Mo. Associate Diana Oleskevich is the

justice coordinator for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. LouisProvince.



DIGNI Y OF HE HUMAN PERSONWe believe in the dignity of every person,regardless of race or country of birth. Godloves us all!Invest in people, rather than spending half theU.S. budget on weapons and war.

COMMUNI Y AND HECOMMON GOODWe humans are both sacred and social.Saint Paul says, we are ONE body; when

one suffers, we all suffer.Ask, Who will make gains from this policyand who will get less or suffer?

CARE OF CREA IONWe are called to work with politicians totake care of Gods creation. Corporationsprovide big dollars to the election process sohold them accountable.Choose to buy from green companies everytime we shop.

RIGH S AND RESPONSIBILI IES Beyond our fundamental right to life, foodand shelter, we also have a right to educa-tion, employment and healthcare so thatwe can contribute to a society of justice andpeace.Imagine a world where half the budget is spenton social services.

OP ION FOR HE POORTe moral test of a society is how it treats itsmost vulnerable. Te poor, disabled, and theelderly need our caring dollars and compas-

sionate hands.Consider if the United States can afford tocontinue to be the largest salesman of weaponson the globe?

DIGNI Y OF WORK Each of us nds a sense of satisfaction indecent work that is productive. A good jobdeserves a living wage. Te economy existsto serve people, not the other way around.Fight consumerism and live more simply sothat all people may simply live.

SOLIDARI YWe are all in this together, on one Earth asone human family. What we ask of candi-

dates and government officials is not sepa-rate from the core values of our faith.Seek to resolve conict through reconciliatiand forgiveness for a less violent world.

ROLE OF GOVERNMENGovernment has a positive moral func-tionto promote human dignity, protecthuman rights and build the common good.Our participation in the political processserves to bring that purpose to fruition.Register to vote and encourage others to do

same.PROMO ION OF PEACE Pope John Paul II stated, Peace is not justthe absence of war. Peace is not an abstractstateit is a positive, action-oriented concepbrought to reality through right and just acts.Examine your prayer lifebe aware of God peace within your heart.

PAR ICIPA ION All people have a right to participate in theeconomic, political, and cultural life of so-

ciety. It is a fundamental demand of justiceand a requirement for human dignity.Stay engaged through the overwhelmingelection hype and be a voice for human righ

~Associate Diana Oleskevic

Putting the Pieces ogether in Faith: Precepts of Catholic Social eaching

VOTING A Christian Responsibility, continued



Tat night one of those sisters, Sister Marie Charles Buford, CSJ,volunteered to be on the street and alley committee, a tting choice for thedaughter of a Chevrolet dealer. Tat Soper Street was like a washboard,Buford recalls. I came from a small town and I never saw a street like thatanyplace. Raised in rural Fredericktown, Mo., Buford says her head forbusiness was part of her blood. She began working at her fathersdealership in high school and went on to study business and economicsat Fontbonne College in St. Louis, where she rst encountered theSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Her parents were surprised when she decided to enter religious lifeafter her graduation in 1946, but her business background proved tobe of great value as she served the CSJ community in variousadministrative and accounting positions in schools andhealth care, and eventually, as province secretary at themotherhouse in 1967. In the summer of 1968 a local pastor enlisted theCSJ novices to participate in a study of the neighborhoodbeing conducted by St. Louis University. Sixty youngsisters dressed in black, including Sister Anne Kelly, CSJ,took to the streets in the hot sun to conduct interviewsup and down the Mississippi. Kelly asked Buford toaccompany her to take notes. I dont know if she cameout of pity for me, Kelly says, but Id say it was out ofgenerosity. Her simple yes ended in much more.

I n 1836 six sisters of St. Joseph arrived in Carondelet from France to makea difference in the lives of the deaf. It was 135 years later when six sisterswalked from the motherhouse to the basement of the Carondelet library for astanding room only meeting of people energized to make adifference in their neighborhood.

A one-year commitment to serve as acommunity organizations secretary blossomed

into a 30-year ministry of serving thedear neighbor in Carondelet.

By Jenny Beatrice



From that initial meeting in the library basement, theCarondelet Community Betterment Federation (CCBF) wasformed. Buford said yes to serving as the groups rst secre-tary. In 1977 she said yes to taking the post of director forone year. Tirty years later, in November 2007, Buford retiredfrom her position as the executive director of the organization.

Te reason CCBF was formed, Buford says, was thatthe people in the various churches of all denominations weregoing to their ministers or pastors asking how they could gettheir house repaired or what could be done about the youth onthe street corners. An ecumenical council decided a neighbor-hood organization was needed to address these problems.

In the early days, Buford was a one woman operation.I didnt have a staff or an office, she recalls. I worked out ofthe library at the motherhouse using a donated ling cabinet.We tried to urge people to do their own thing. Buford empowered the people by capitalizing on the valueof good communication. She secured sponsorships to publish

a community newsletter. She provided the residents a list ofcity department phone numbers and encouraged them toreport their issues. If there was a problem on the block, wewould tell them to get at least ve people to call on the sameday about the same problem, she says. Tats still an effectivemethod. She tracked the phone complaints and if she noticeda pattern, mini town hall meetings were scheduled.

Community events brought people together in new ways.With a diverse population of incomes and nationalities, Bufordcalls Carondelet a microcosm of the United States and she isespecially proud to have facilitated the integration of class and

culture. It was a wonderful opportunity to let people getknow one another, says Buford.

CCBF grew, eventually landing its own office space. Stavolunteer forces increased as new services emerged: housing

rehab and development programs, forgivable loans, food pansenior centers, family literacy, and youth programs.Buford is a task master and, over the years, she has b

hands on in every aspect of the organization. ed Naegel,CCBFs current board chair, describes Buford as someone

pays enormous attention to detail and is a stickler for beinon time, but it is her personal touch that has made her sustrong inuence in the community.

Shes not much on computers, Naegel laughs as hementions her IBM Selectric typewriter, but she is deniinto personal relationships. She likes to do everything

face-to-facegetting to know people, renewing oldacquaintancesshes very well connected. Tese connections have helped Buford earn respectamong the citys politicians. She liked the political aspecsays Kelly. She has a keen sense of how to work the systa very positive way. Lenley Weathers, founding member and original boachair of CCBF, sees her role as a religious to be a key comnent of her success. One of the things she brought to thewas credibility, a very important ingredient in the make-unew neighborhood organizationthat barrier of what is

Above: Sister Marie Charles Buford was always a welcoming presence

in the Carondelet Neighborhood. Center: Mayor Francis Slay (far right)proclaims November 8, 2007 as Sister Marie Charles Buford Dayduring Bufords retirement celebration. Ted Naegel (left), CCBF boardpresident, holds the proclamation.


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person in it for? was eliminated. Te respect she has earned within the political arena wasrecognized with a park named in her honor. In the early 1980s,riverfront park grounds were being used as a dump. Te city

began renovations, but a turnover in the mayors office broughtthe project to a standstill. Buford, with the help of local Alder-man Red Villa, worked to push it to completion.

At the parks opening ceremony in 1984, with a fewhundred people in attendance, Villa put Buford on the spot.She remembers, He came to me in this crowd and said, wewant to name this park after you, and I said, oh, no, but itreally wasnt up to me. He just wanted to know how my nameshould read on the sign.

Buford has received many awards and accolades over theyears but, she says, they are not her cup of tea.

I like to be in the background, but I accept the recogni-tion as part of the community effort for all the people thatworked togetherthe board, the staff, the volunteersits allfor them as much as it is for me. She is in awe of the numberof committed staff members and volunteers she has workedwith, some for over 20 years.

Everyone who has worked closely with Buford can attestto her devotion to prayer, which she denes as the way to meetthe needs of the Church and the needs of the people.

She views her quieter days working in office positions allas part of her preparations for her community work. I built

up a prayer power so that when I got into the work, all myfaith values owed over into it. Buford considers her former ministry as a literal expres-sion of the CSJ charism to serve the dear neighbor. Weresitting right here in Carondelet and I see all these needs. I feelwe have a greater responsibility to address the people rightnear us. Tats what were all about; we keep in touch withGod and share with our neighbor. Buford is grateful for the support she has received fromthe CSJ community and that the spirit of the mission willcontinue in Carondelet with Sister Mary Ann Nestel, CSJ asher successor.

o be able to have an emphasis on the local neighbor-hood was a real blessing to me and a real call from the Lord,Buford says, and I feel good about that.y


Tats what wereall about; we keep

in touch with Godand share with ourneighbor.

~S. Marie Charles Buford

Above: Buford and neighbor, Louise Barnes, chat in front of the CCBFofce on Michigan Ave. This location opened in 1988 and still serves asCCBF headquarters.

Buford always enjoyed getting to know thedear neighbor one on one.



Bernadette Eaton, CSJ(S. Rose Hermina)

Francis Regis Feise, CSJ Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ(S. Thomas Marguerite)

Jane Elizabeth Gerard, CSJ

80 Years

Mary Louise Gagnon, CSJ(S. Mary Alonzo)

Vita Marie Rudden, CSJ

75 Years

Mary Concordia Hennessy, CSJ

70 Years

Joan Haas, CSJ(S. Mary Geraldine)

Mary Engelhard Summers, CSJ

Patricia Gillespie, CSJ(S. Margaret William)

Eileen Hoffer, CSJ(S. Gregory Marie)

Rose PhilippineHoormann, CSJ

Ann Jones, CSJ(S. Ann Rosinda)

Mary Helen Kane, CSJ(S. Anne Fanchea)

Anna Bridget Kearns, CS

Anna Margaret Kern, CSJ Elizabeth Ann ODonnell, CSJ(S. Joseph Benedict)

Marjorie Quin, CSJ(S. Mary Jarvis)

Eleanor Agnes Sheehan, CSJ(S. Agnes Patrice)

Martha Smith, CSJ(S. Mary Avila)

Anne Souto, CSJ(S. Anne Carlos)

60 Years

38 Women

2,210 Cumulative Years Serving seven countries, 38 states and over 333 cities



Mary Carol Anth, CSJ(S. Paul Louise)

Mary Lillian Baumann, CSJ Carol Brouillette, CSJ(S. Thomas Christine)

Joan M. Filla, CSJ(S. Rose Francis)

Martha Heimer, CSJ(S. Martha Francis)

Carolyn Hupperts, CSJ(S. Carolyn Francis)

Mary Kay Kottenstette, CSJ(S. Michael Ann)

Karen Langhi, CSJ(S. Stephen Marie)

50 Years

Shawn Madigan, CSJ(S. Shawn Marie)

Rita McCormick, CSJ(S. Marie William)

Rose Marie McKenna, CSJ(S. Raymond Louise)

Mary Catherine OGorman, CSJ(S. John Lucile)

Ann Pace, CSJ(S. David Louise)

Helen Ryan, CSJ(S. Helen Vincent)

Maryellen Tierney, CSJ(S. Thomas Maureen)

Jeanne Urschel, CSJ(S. Mary Teresita)

25 Years

Gail Charisse Trippett, CSJ

T hey are constantly searching out those most in need.With eyes open, ears attentive, spirit alert and sleeves

rolled up they choose to pray, heal, teach, love and forgive so that

all may be one. Tey do so with conviction. Tey do so with

others. Tey do so in response to the message of Jesus and with

continual joy of spirit. Tey do so because that is what a Sister

of St. Joseph doesspends her life loving and caring for Gods

people.

Tis year as we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, we a

celebrate 38 Jubilarians who have not settled down and willuntil God calls them home. Teir eyes, ears, spirit and rolled

sleeves have served Gods people for 2,210 cumulative yea

seven countries, 38 states and over 333 cities. Tey have touch

thousands of people with their care and expertise as educat

spiritual directors, administrators, ethicists, theologians, nur

childcare givers, musicians, advocates for the elderly, careta

of creation and women of prayer. Te

have and continue to do all this and mo

because they are strengthened by Gotheir life together and by you.

Tank you for partnering with us

and for supporting and praying for o

jubilarians and all Sisters of St. Jose

With grateful hearts, we hold you an

your loved ones in our prayer.y

Tere is a holy disquietude about the Sisters of St. Josephof Carondelet. Tey never settle down.



Dear Friends,

Generosity comes in differentsizes and forms. It lives inside a

variety of folks whose sense ofliving is giving. Ive seen this inyou, our friends, partners anddonors, who never tire of givingtime, advice, support, wisdom

and nances. I have personally experienced your contagiousenergy to make a difference. But dont just believe me. alk with anyone who attendedone of our donor receptions in Green Bay, Marquette, Peoria,Atlanta, Augusta, Kansas City or St. Louis. Experience it rst hand by joining us in St. Louis for

a BreakFEAS celebrating grandparents and all wisdompeople in our lives on Sunday, September 7 or swing intoaction at our golf tournament on Monday, September 22.

Be a witness to this generosity as seen in our threeremarkable 2008 Generosity of Joseph gala honorees, whose

life and work have been spentensuring and advocating for thebasic rights of those in need. Tese are but a few ways

we come together to remindone another that it doestake a village. ogether,we can and do make ourneighborhood of the world safer, lessdestructive and more just. Tank you for the way your living is giving.

Sincerely,

Sister Barbara Dreher, CSJExecutive Director of Development

N D O

Above, right: Ellen and Pat McCoy at the Atlanta Donor Dinner,February 2008.

Stewardship, the responsible management and generoussharing of Gods gifts, inuences not only the planning ofyour will or revocable trust, but also your entire life. Tespirit of stewardship is based upon the beliefthat God is the creator and rightful pro-vider of all our possessions. We are onlycaretakers here on earth. Our guide forhow to use those possessions comesfrom the two great commandments:Love God, and love your neighbor asyourself. In terms of personal estate plan-ning, the single most important decisionone makes is to ensure that you have avalid will or trust. Te same care used inaccumulating an estate is used in passing it onwhen ones life on earth is ended. Unfortunately, surveysshow that 6080 percent of individuals do not have a valid,up to date will or trust.

Having a valid will or trust allows you to exercise yourwishes in the disposition of your estate, the distribution of y

possessions, the care of minor children and the practicestewardship.

Not having a valid will or trustcan potentially lead to several dangers

and problemspersons most dear toyou may not benet to the degreeyou would wish, your property willbe distributed strictly by state law,courts will appoint guardians foryour children who will receive their

inheritances at age 21(rather than at aolder age which might be preferable), state

and federal taxes may be assessed whichcould have been avoided, and charities dear t

you, such as the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondeletwill receive no bequests. Writing a will or trust is a relatively straightforward

Preparing Your Will or Revocable rust A Planning Guide



Tips for Making a Will or Revocable Trust

matter that centers on initially considering the Four Ps:dening People you wish to provide for; identifying theProperty you possess; determining the Plan you wish toimplement (how you hope to distribute the property to thepeople); and, selecting the Professionals necessary to help

you accomplish your objectives (the attorney skilled in thelaws and practices of estate planning). When you plan a will or trust and have it drawn up byan attorney, you ensure that your possessions will be distrib-uted in ways that nurture the people and institutions mostimportant to you. Tis careful planning and decision makingprovides you with the opportunity to implement your visionof stewardshipthe grateful and responsible use of the giftsyou have received from God. Many individuals who havebeen life long friends of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

have graciously supported the sisters ministries through theirwill or trust. Tis gesture of love also insures lifetime mem-bership in the Circle of Carondelet, a society that consists ofindividuals and families who have established a permanentlegacy with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

4 De ne your goals and decide precisely what youwish to achieve for yourself and your family, othersand for God through your estate plan.

4 Take inventory of your possessions, including lifeinsurance and retirement benets. Identify whatresources your estate includes and who has owner-ship. Assign approximate values.

4 Choose a personal representative, executoror trustee to manage your assets and carry out theinstructions in your will or trust.

4 Choose a guardian to take care of minor children.

4 Meet with an attorney with whom you feelcomfortable.

4 Safe keep your will or trust in a safe depositbox where it will be protected and readily available.

4 Attach a list regarding the distribution of specicitems (i.e. furniture, jewelry, artwork, etc.). Considergiving a copy to those who will be recipients ormanagers of the property.

The Sisters of St. Joseph Development Ofce hasavailable a booklet to help you prepare to visit with an

attorney. For a Free Will and Trust Planning Workbookor for guidance with any charitable gift, please contact:

Elaine WichmerAssociate Director of DevelopmentSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

6400 Minnesota AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63111

314-678-0330 (phone) 314-678-0402 (fax) E-MAIL: [email protected]

The legal title for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet is: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province.

May Tey Live in the SpiritS. Ella Josephine Kaster, October 31, 2007

S. Alberta Anne Ruys, November 10, 2007

S. Raymond Joseph Cordes, November 22, 2007

S. Clare Anne Burke, November 27, 2007

S. Margaret Lynch, December 21, 2007

S. Mary Rocheleau, January 11, 2008

S. Virginia Dugger, January 30, 2008

S. Mary Ann Fahey, February 11, 2008

S. Harriet Koutsoumpas, March 7, 2008

S. Jean Frances Haug, March 15, 2008

S. Marguerite ornovish, March 20, 2008

S. Ann Catherine Kessen, March 29, 2008


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R UBEN L. G ARCIA Director and Co-Founder,

Annunciation House,El Paso, TexasR G , a native of El Paso,

exas, has made it hislifes ministry to serve the needs of theimmigrant at Annunciation House.Annunciation House provides themigrant, homeless and economicallyvulnerable people of the border regionhospitality, advocacy and education.Garcia co-founded the house with fourother individuals in 1978 and has servedas its director since its inception. Te houses operated by Annuncia-tion House on the U.S./Mexican borderin El Paso have provided hospitality toclose to 100,000 immigrants, refugeesand undocumented persons from Mexico,Central America and 40 other countries.Garcia is also one of the co-founders ofLas American Refugee Asylum Project,which provides legal representation torefugees seeking political asylum. About 30 years ago, he prayed withsome friends to nd the way to live thegospel. He founded Annunciation House,as well as other services, and has beenliving that ever since, states Sister JeanAbbott, CSJ, who works with refugeesin the St. Louis area. When someoneis working with him, that person thenbegins to live the gospel, too, says Abbott.

R OBERT G. F RAZIER

Executive Vice President Mission and CommunityServices, CarondeletHealth, Kansas City, Mo.R F is

well known and wellloved in the Kansas City community forhis dedication to serving others in waysthat foster unity, respect and justice. Frazier has been associated withSt. Joseph Medical Center and St. MaryMedical Center of Blue Springs, Mo. foover 22 years, serving as a board membconsultant and vice president of supporservices for all of Carondelet Health.

During the merger that formedCarondelet Health, he was especiallysuccessful in preserving the integrity anthe mission of each of the hospitals. In addition to his work in Catholichealth care, Frazier served in Catholiceducation for over 20 years at BishopMiege High School as president/principvice principal, athletic director, teacher acoach. He also played a signicant role ibuilding the foundation of Catholic Chaties of Kansas City. Sister Jean de Blois, CSJ, a membeof the ethics committee of CarondeletHealth says, Robert truly exempliesthe spirit of St. Joseph in many ways; his a solid, ordinary man who is skilled,dedicated and devoted to serving the deneighbor in his life.

M ARIE A. K ENYON Managing Attorney ofCatholic Legal Assistance

Ministry, Catholic Chari-ties, Archdiocese ofSt. Louis

M K hasprovided legal service to low incomeclients throughout St. Louis city and 10surrounding counties since 1987. Shehas helped individuals in both civil andimmigration matters including domesticrelations, housing and citizenship. Marie is the Mother Teresa ofthe judicial system, according to JoeChurch, a nancial advisor for MerrillLynch who has worked with Kenyon onissues regarding violence against womenand projects for inner city children. Sheis an excellent lawyer and has sacricedpersonal income to do this type of work. Kenyon has received numerousawards for her legal and humanitarianachievements, including past presidentof the Bar Association of MetropolitanSt. Louis, but her motivation to servecomes from the heart as she chooses torepresent the people forgotten by society. She quietly goes about doingextraordinary work in a very ordinary,quiet and humble manner, says FrankCognata, Jr., chief development officerfor the Archdiocese of St. Louis. No onets the description of Joseph better thanMarie.

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2008 Generosity of Joseph HonoreesT he Generosity of Joseph Honors Gala wascreated to publicly acknowledge and cele-brate individuals or organizations whose generosityreects the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Teseindividuals positively inuence and contribute to

the betterment of society and encourage one anotherthrough their example.

We are pleased to announce our 2008 honorees,who were recognized at the Generosity of JosephGala at the motherhouse on May 3.

Development News, continued


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Tributes

In Hono of

Tank you for the following gifts made between August 16, 2007 and January 31, 2008

Fred & Cindy Bardenheier, CSJAsMr. & Mrs. James D. Bess

Joe & Sue BeneMr. & Mrs. Charles R. Penquite

William & Catherine BowmanMr. & Mrs. Robert D. Bruce

Regina Catherine Brandt, CSJMrs. Mary Anne Wieczorek

Leo Ann Bub, CSJAlan Baker & Michelle Schiller-Baker

Marie Charles Buford, CSJLoretta C. Duggan, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. Teodore R. NaegelAnn Chamblin, CSJMr. & Mrs. David W. Fitzgerald

Te Congregational Leadership eamSisters of St. Joseph Our Ladys

CommunityRoseanne Cook, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. John R. Jordan, Jr.Loretta Costa, CSJ

Ms. Margaret C. BairdMrs. Zena C. Brown

eresa Lawrence deRoche, CSJRock Hill Mechanical Corporation

Elizabeth Deutsch, CSJDr. & Mrs. Walter A. Korfmacher Joseph & Marie DiFani

Mrs. Teresa R. ForthmanColette Marie Doering, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Doering Ms. eresa J. House

eresa Maria Eagan, CSJMs. Kathleen . Eagan

Mary Rebecca Eichhorn, CSJMrs. Janet M. Eichhorn

Joan Erdmann, CSJRock Hill Mechanical Corporation

Virginia Anne Fannin, CSJMr. & Mrs. Tomas R. Farrell

Patricia Flavin, CSJMr. & Mrs. James A. Rohleder

Donna Loretto Gunn, CSJMrs. Marylou BergmanMr. Gerald L. BurnettMrs. Patricia J. DietersMr. & Mrs. Robert G. Ganninger, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Tomas M. GunnMr. & Mrs. James J. HennellyDr. & Mrs. Mark M. HennellyMs. Nancy Anne HennellyMrs. Lois Herries

Dr. & Mrs. Teodore KlingenMr. & Mrs. John M. LallyMrs. Jean M. LeonhardtLiezel Munez Gunn Inc.Ms. Colleen A. MackinMr. & Mrs. John McGrailMrs. Marilyn MikesMrs. Loretta PattonMrs. Lorna PierceMrs. Ruthine Rogers

Loretta Hennekes, CSJMr. & Mrs. Tomas P. Hennekes

Mary Concordia Hennessy, CSJMr. Lawrence R. DallasCarolyn Hupperts, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. Franklyn B. HuppertsSharon Jones, CSJ

Mrs. Marilyn F. KoncenMary Helen Kane, CSJ

Mrs. Marilyn F. KoncenAnna Rose Kraus, CSJ

Mr. John Wilbur Mack Mr. William M. Merrick

Joan Lampton, CSJMrs. Geraldine F. Stassi

Charles & Delores McClain, Sr.Ms. Kathrene M. HarnackerRita McGovern, CSJ

Rock Hill Mechanical CorporationPatricia McHale

Ms. Marjorie C. ShinnMarie E. Mergel, CSJA

Mr. James E. StueveKathleen Mlinar, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. Emery W. DorowMary Moeller, CSJ

Mrs. Margaret M. VillarMary Ann Nestel, CSJ

Dr. & Mrs. Francis B. KapperKathleen OMalley

Ms. Mary E. HoganCarol Jean Peterson, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. Emery W. DorowTe Province Leadership eam

Sisters of St. Joseph Charmwood Drive

Sisters of St. Joseph Our LadysCommunity

Mary Socorro Richey, CSJMr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Heath

Kathleen Kevin Ryan, CSJMr. & Mrs. Tomas R. Farrell

Rose Margaret Schweers, CSJMr. & Mrs. Edward H. Schweers

Rev. William H. ShannonDr. Kathryn W. Sullivan

Eleanor Sheehan, CSJAnonymous

Mary Shryock, CSJMr. William J. Sonnemaker

Sisters of St. Joseph St. MaryMagdalen SchoolMr. John E. Wrobel, Jr.

Clara Vincent Slatinsky, CSJ

Mrs. Evelyn ShaeferMary Kay SullivanDr. Kathryn W. Sullivan

Suzanne Wesley, CSJMr. William H. ErkerMs. Rosemary Fairhead

Herman Joseph Alerding, CSJMr. & Mrs. Robert A. Diskowski

Edward Badsing

Bernadette Badsing, SSSFVern BaileyMrs. Judy Wierciak

Tomas Joseph Ball, CSJRev. Albert F. Danter

William L. BarbeeMrs. William L. Barbee

Teresa A. BaumanMr. & Mrs. John B. Shumway

Richard A. BehrMrs. Audrey D. Behr

Leo BereswillMiss Katherine L. Dierker

Mary Helen Best, CSJMr. & Mrs. Raymond . Crevis

Larry Birdsong Association Partnership Program

Richard W. BlandMrs. Joan C. Bland

Telma BossertMrs. Mary E. Gordon

Mary BradleyMary Ann Donovan, CSJ

Kathryn Mary Brady, CSJMr. John . Brady

Mary & Leo BrieceMs. Mary Lee Grone

In Me ory of




Margaret BrueggenMr. Raymond B. Brueggen

Dorothy Bullock Mrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Clare Anne Burke, CSJMr. & Mrs. Richard I. LeeMr. & Mrs. James R. oebe

Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. BurnesMrs. Narcissa . Cummings

Lucy ChunnPatricia Ann Giljum, CSJ

George CobbMs. Regina C. Sanguinette

Justin errence CoilMrs. Bettie R. Coil

Agnes ConnellyMr. & Mrs. Donald Giljum

Ruby ConradMrs. Angelina Pourcillie

Raymond Joseph Cordes, CSJMr. Paul J. BrueshaberMr. & Mrs. Daniel J. CordesMr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Cordes

Mr. Robert A. CordesMr. & Mrs. Spencer L. HastertMr. & Mrs. William F. PhillipsMr. & Mrs. Francis W. SaaleMr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Stambaugh

John & Sandy CrowleyKathleen Kevin Ryan, CSJ

Margaret Denise DaltonMrs. Rita P. Garcia

Marcia Ann Daume, CSJMr. & Mrs. Robert J. Novack

Nancy De PewMr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Gunn

Louise DiataleviMr. & Mrs. Donald Z. FisherDoloris Dielschneider

Ms. Patricia A. MorganBill Dolan

Mr. & Mrs. Richard I. LeeEugene Donnelly

Mrs. Marion L. OBrienDr. Kathryn W. Sullivan

Agnes Joseph Donovan, CSJMr. & Mrs. George J. Kuehl

Louis V. DoyleMr. & Mrs. John R. Watts

Dorothy M. DruryMr. & Mrs. Albert P. BenoitMrs. Genevieve A. BinderMr. & Mrs. Earl L. HemkerMrs. Helen K. KerstenMs. Megan D. KeyesMr. & Mrs. Richard MulcahyMs. Glenda L. OLoughlinMr. & Mrs. John ParsonsMrs. Teodora S. SkaggsMr. Edwin WatermanMr. Rian WatermanMs. ara Waterman

Richard DuffnerMrs. Helen Duffner

Teresa DummerthMr. Glennon H. Dummerth, Sr.

Donald DuncanMr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Gunn

Michael Joseph DunnMr. & Mrs. Richard A. Wright, Jr.

Lillian EhlenMr. Walter Ehlen

Christine EldersMs. Pat Baxter, CSJAMs. Mary Ellen Smith

William EmanuelMr. & Mrs. James J. Ryan

Rita FernandezKaren Langhi, CSJMrs. Angelina Pourcillie

Hanna FerrellMs. Nancy Ferrell

Eric FerrisMr. & Mrs. Joseph King Deutsch

Charles Finninger

Ms. Regina C. SanguinetteHenry M. Flauaus

Mrs. Madelin FlauausFrank & Irene Fletcher

Ms. Sandy K. FletcherMary de Sales Fleury, CSJ

Mrs. Ellen M. McCoy, CSJADiane Galligani

Mr. Bernard JannerBarbara Garner

Mrs. Teresa R. ForthmanFrancis Catherine Gegg, CSJ

Dr. & Mrs. Francis B. Kapper

Caroline Gegg, CSJDr. & Mrs. Francis B. KapperMary Virginia Gibbons, CSJ

Ms. Doris J. GibbonsYvonne Gilbert

Col. Donald E. Gilbert, USAF RetiredDonald Giljum

Mrs. Judy Wierciak Jacob & Bernice Giljum

Mr. & Mrs. Donald GiljumHerman Gore

Mary Ann Nestel, CSJCeline Gorman, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph okosDella Greco

Ms. Donna J. GrecoMary Albina Gussin, CSJ

Ms. Dorit B. BeckerMrs. Joan E. Cychol

Angela HansonMr. & Mrs. Michael Cox

Beatrice Harris-BowersAssociation Partnership Program

Patricia Hartog Mr. Robert Hartog

Raymond G. Haug Jean Frances Haug, CSJRuth LaVar, CSJ

Michael F. HeaveyRuth LaVar, CSJ

Bernice HennekesMr. & Mrs. John E. Mosher

Frank HerreroMary Paulette Gladis, CSJ

Mary HeuerBarbara Dreher, CSJ

Ruth HillerMrs. Anne L. Russell

Regina HolleyMs. Pat Baxter, CSJA

Paul HuskaMr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Mulcahy

Mary Fabian Hutti, CSJMrs. Kathryn N. McDonald

Mary Jo JannerMr. Bernard Janner

Mary Ann JohnsonMrs. Teresa R. Forthman

Rev. Dr. William JoinerDr. Kathryn W. Sullivan

Charles E. Jokisch, Jr.Mrs. Janet R. Jokisch

David JonesMr. & Mrs. Michael CoxMs. Margaret Washington

Gladys KaltMarie Charles Buford, CSJ

Te Kane DaughtersMrs. Marcia E. Bequette

Frances Kane, CSJMrs. Loraine M. Clancy

Mr. & Mrs. William J. CraanenMr. & Mrs. Wayne E. Fick Dr. & Mrs. Raymond W. Hellweg Mrs. Mary Ellen KellyMr. & Mrs. John Lochner, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Harry . NomuraMr. & Mrs. Hal D. Simpkin

Ella Josephine Kaster, CSJAnonymousMr. & Mrs. David J. BrawnerMs. Janet E. DefnetMr. Duane F. EbertMrs. Carol G. FenrichMs. Anna M. FisherMs. LeAnne H. GreeneMs. Bernice J. HendricksMr. & Mrs. Vincent HermansMr. & Mrs. Tomas J. HoganMr. & Mrs. Joseph L. KasterMr. Christopher J. LeeMr. & Mrs. John J. Mackin, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James J. MagestroMr. & Mrs. Tomas D. MatthiesMr. & Mrs. Raymond F. OConnorSchommers Rocky Point CottagesMrs. Dan Stangel



Mr. & Mrs. David A. Van LieshoutDr. & Mrs. William G. WeberMs. Violet H. Zweiger

Ralph KaupMrs. Cely K. KaupSt. Josephs Academy

Mary Herbert Kearns, CSJRev. Albert F. Danter

John W. KeeganMr. & Mrs. Edward F. Wichmer

Jack KellyMr. James P. Cushing

Laura KepplerMr. & Mrs. Robert A. More

Cathy KinnardMs. oni Jean Bink

Hal KirchnerMr. & Mrs. Richard J. Cutak

Jean KlarschMr. & Mrs. James A. Miller

Mary Joan KluthoMr. & Mrs. Richard I. Lee

Sadie Knox

Mr. & Mrs. Michael CoxDorothy Kohler

Mary Ann Nestel, CSJLorraine Kossakowski

Ms. Maribeth ClancyDolores Kuhlman

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene C. EichhornRobert Kuhn

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander J. Kuhn Joselita Marie Kujak, CSJ

Mrs. Delores BaumgartnerSharon Kurlandski

Ms. oni Jean Bink

Nancy LammertMr. Ronald G. BehrensDorothy Laux

Marie Charles Buford, CSJEleanore E. Leiwe

Mr. & Mrs. August A. BaechleBarnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital

AuxiliaryMs. Clara BehrnsMs. oni Jean Bink Mary Jeremy BuchmanMs. Shirley A. DaleyMr. & Mrs. Eugene DaltonMrs. Rose M. GaramellaMr. & Mrs. Robert L. GronemeyerAngelita Heinrich, RSMMr. & Mrs. Philip R. HengenMr. & Mrs. Tomas J. HoganMs. Janice E. KnoblochMs. Susan J. KunzMs. Sandra K. LeiweMs. Peggy M. Maguire, CSJAMercy Center, St. LouisMrs. Patricia A. MillerCarol Mucha, RSMMary Ann Nestel, CSJMr. & Mrs. Claude R. Parrish

Plaisance ChiropracticMrs. Carol A. RotertSisters of St. Joseph Arch erraceMrs. Marcella B. SweetinMs. Nancy L. Wilson

Mary Bernal LeMay, CSJMr. Charles D. Millward

Christian & Lelia LevetMr. & Mrs. John A. Gerbel

Beatrice LinzmeierMs. oni Jean Bink

Katherine J. ListonAssociation Partnership ProgramMr. & Mrs. John M. Baker, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. BarbieriMr. William Barry IIIMr. James R. BensonMs. oni Jean Bink Mr. & Mrs. Daniel G. Brock Mr. & Mrs. Pete CooperMr. & Mrs. Dwight CramerMr. & Mrs. Joseph . FaheyMr. & Mrs. James L. Gegg

Dr. Alexandra Guliano, CSJAMr. & Mrs. James E. HarrisMr. & Mrs. Lynn HarrisMr. & Mrs. Marc A. Hollabaugh J. M. Fahey Construction CompanyMr. & Mrs. Adrian C. JacksonMr. & Mrs. Gordon Kempf Mr. & Mrs. John J. KohlerMs. Patricia A. LeeMr. & Mrs. Maurice . Livingston, Jr.Ms. Peggy M. Maguire, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Charles E. McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mick

Ms. Eleanore Jane MillerMs. Marilyn R. MurphyMr. John & Dr. Teresa OConnellMs. Barbara L. ONeillMs. Helen M. PueschelMrs. Faith Marie PughMarjorie Quin, CSJMs. Pat Baxter, CSJAMrs. Carol A. RotertMr. & Mrs. Frank Schloegel, IIIMiss Sandra J. Schupbach, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Mike R. SharkeyMr. Louis J. Sill, Jr.Sisters of St. Joseph Bancroft AvenueSisters of St. Joseph Baronet DriveSt. eresas AcademyMs. Patricia WalshMr. & Mrs. Keith WaltonMr. & Mrs. Patrick J. WeinzirlMr. & Mrs. Richard M. Woulfe

om LochnerMr. & Mrs. John Lochner, Jr.

Mary Laurentine Lorenz, CSJMr. & Mrs. John E. BramanMs. Joyce A. Frank Mr. & Mrs. Bruce S. GaloobMr. & Mrs. Larry Laurent

Mrs. Margaret H. MillerMs. Margaret M. ResselMs. Mary Lee Walter

John LukasiewiczMs. Bonnie L. Kuciejczyk

Margaret Lynch, CSJMr. & Mrs. James L. Semmes, Jr.St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

Rosalyn MaddenMs. Juanita M. Tomas

Gladys MannikkoMs. Jennie Scholar

Gregory J. Mantych, MDMs. Mildred Vogel

Claude & Elvira MartinMr. & Mrs. Claude B. Martin

Doris Mattingly, CSJMr. John A. MattinglyMs. Lindsey Mattingly

Vera MayeldKaren Langhi, CSJ

Patti McBrideMr. & Mrs. Larry E. Wright

Mary de La Salle McKeon, CSJTe Shepherd FoundationRoger McMillen

Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. LorenziniMarie E. Mergel, CSJA

Association Partnership ProgramMr. Carl E. CooperMs. Mary Ellen FinanMs. Telma N. HenzeMs. Eunice M. HoltmeyerMs. Deena B. KatzMr. & Mrs. Jordon G. MavromatisMr. & Mrs. Tomas S. Perry

Dorothea Merrick Mr. William M. Merrick Pauline Miklovic

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene C. EichhornFritz Miljour

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene J. Cole, CSJAsFrank Charles Miller

Mrs. Isabel A. SchlosserMarilyn Miller, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. John L. Huels, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. King Mrs. Eleanor PonsMrs. Audrey M. Schmitt

James MitchellMr. & Mrs. George A. Schulte

Betty A. MohanMr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Gunn

Annette Moran, CSJTe Moran CompanyMr. & Mrs. Tomas D. Rush

Mary MorganMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Mary Ursula Mott, CSJMr. & Mrs. Sidney P. Mott

Gifts received August 16, 2007 through January 31, 2008


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Camille MrozewskiMr. James Piekarski

Roy Joseph MurphyAnonymousMs. Debra A. BrannanMs. Josephine A. BurnsMs. Mary Alice CampaigneMr. & Mrs. Douglas E. CullumMs. Mary J. GrahovecMr. & Mrs. Charles . HayesMr. & Mrs. Norbert J. KleinFaye E. Licata, DMD Janice L. McGah & Sandra L. SmiljanichMr. & Mrs. Edward G. MurphyMr. & Mrs. Edward H. PfaffenbergerMr. & Mrs. Mark C. PorcaroMs. Mary G. Sheppard, CSJAShowMe Aquatics & FitnessMr. & Mrs. Richard P. SitchMs. Mary Ellen SmithMr. & Mrs. Frank C. Washburn

Paul NiewoehnerMrs. Angelina Pourcillie

Marlouis NolascoMrs. Dorothy G. Braun

Dorthy Barada NorciniMs. Missy Norcini

Anna Jane ODonnell, CSJMr. & Mrs. James A. Schulte

Elizabeth Ogilvie, CSJMs. Anna C. Leverich

Rachel OMeara, CSJMr. & Mrs. George BaierMs. Anne P. CampshureMrs. Penelope A. ElfayerEleanor Konrath

Dr. & Mrs. M. Patrick OMearaMr. & Mrs. Tomas J. OMearaMrs. Isabel A. SchlosserDr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Swope

William Paul OverbeyMr. & Mrs. Michael Cox

James PeylMr. & Mrs. Albert W. Sevcik

Joseph A. PfefferAssociation Partnership Program

Lucille Malloy PhelpsSt. Joseph Congregational Center

Delores C. PieberMr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Gunn

Tomas Pitlyk Anonymous

Dorothy PlasmeierMs. eresa M. Emnett

Carol Reeb, SSNDSt. Joseph Congregational Center

Ruth H. ReedMr. Joseph M. Reed

Mary Clarissa Rene, CSJMr. & Mrs. Dominic S. Bisesi

Josephus ReynoldsPatricia Bober, CSJ

Evelyn Marie Reznick, CSJMrs. Mary Ann Warmouth

Eleanor RiceMrs. Peggy Nestor

Frank RiedererMrs. Margaret R. Giblin, CSJA

Mary Severine Riegel, CSJMr. & Mrs. Carl E. Brehob

Robert D. RoamCecilia Sullivan, CSJ

Francis Borgia Robillard, CSJMrs. Ellen J. Lyman

Mary Rocheleau, CSJMr. & Mrs. Donald GiljumMr. & Mrs. Edward J. Hart IIMr. & Mrs. Jerome H. QuigleyMiss Audrey L. SullivanMr. & Mrs. Chris H. Winkelmann

Lucille RossMr. & Mrs. Peter H. Leavy

Alberta Anne Ruys, CSJMs. Helene E. BartonMrs. Loraine M. Clancy

Mr. & Mrs. Fred ClementMr. & Mrs. Eugene HaenMr. & Mrs. Peter J. Ruys

Ruth Marie Ryan, CSJ Jeanne M. Ryan-Wanner

Jane Salmon, CSJMrs. Mary A. omcheck Mr. & Mrs. Billy R. Yates

Arnold SauerweinMr. & Mrs. James J. Ryan

Hilda ScannelMrs. Teresa R. Forthman

Gerald Schaeffer

Mrs. Phyllis M. SchaefferLloyd H. Schaaf Mrs. Lloyd H. Schaaf

Julius SchoendienstMr. Albert F. Schoendienst

Mary F. SchoendienstMr. Albert F. Schoendienst

Ruth Louis SchulteMr. & Mrs. Larry A. Osmundson

Francis ScottMs. oni Jean Bink

Patricia A. SeidelMr. Robert L. Seidel, Sr.

Estelle SellarsMs. Mildred Vogel

Dorothy R. SieversMr. John J. Sievers

Ernest SlatinskyMrs. Jennie E. Slatinsky

Archie & Bettie SmithBrother Roy E. Smith, CSC

James O. Stackhaus, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. James O. Stackhaus

Mary Adelaide Stanton, CSJDr. & Mrs. John C. Stanton

Susan Stein, CSJMr. & Mrs. Wilfred W. Stein

Delores StraubMr. & Mrs. Richard J. Cutak

Fred SullentropKaren Langhi, CSJ

Ligouri ackaberry, CSJMrs. Mary S. Wiegert

Mary Angelita ermini, CSJMr. & Mrs. Jack Leone

Eugene TompsonMr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Mulcahy

Mary P. TompsonMr. Robert C. Tompson

Howard onyesMs. oni Jean Bink

Rosemary uterMs. Barbara DuncanMs. Jill DuncanMs. Cassie Saxon

William VanderwallPlaisance Chiropractic

Nelson Vincent

Mary Lou McKinney, CSJEugene Wahlig

Mr. & Mrs. Norman W. KohlerSisters of St. Joseph Magdalen Avenu

Bill WarisMs. oni Jean Bink Mrs. Mary Margaret Huber

Charles Welling Patricia Ann Giljum, CSJ

Norman R. WesleyMrs. Joan B. Wesley

Sue WilliamsMr. & Mrs. James B. Pace

Sophia WitowskiMrs. Barbara A. Rose Joan M. Wittbrodt

Brig. Gen. Edwin S. Wittbrodt,USAF Retired

Cecilia Wolf Jr.Mrs. Cely K. Kaup

Josephine Worick Mrs. Angelina Pourcillie

Bonnie YoccumPauline Komrska, CSJ

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

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St. Louis, MOPermit No. 282

his year 38 Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet celebrated their jubilees, remembing and renewing their call to serve others in praise and glory of God. Joyful sin

lled the chapel at the golden jubilee celebration at the motherhouse on March 15 asSisters Margaret Guzzardo (bottom left), Janet Kuciejczyk (top left) and 50-year jubilian, Carolyn Hupperts, danced among the people.

See all the 2008 jubilarians on pages 12-13 and join us in honoring their cumulative years of serving the dear neighbor.

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