40th Annual Friends of Father Baker Celebration Digital Program Book for OLV Charities

Friends of

Father Baker

40th Annual Celebration November 16 - 20, 2020 November 22, 2020

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Welcome

to our Digital Program Book for the 40th Annual

November 16 - 20, 2020 November 22, 2020 Broadcast virtually on WGRZ Channel 2

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Schedule of Events 6:00 pm

November 16, 2020 - SISTER BETH BROSMER

sponsored by A Friend of OLV Watch the 6 pm WGRZ Channel 2 newscast to hear from our 2020 Honoree Sister Beth Brosmer of Heart, Love & Soul.

6:00 pm

November 17, 2020 - DAVID TOPOR

sponsored by Phillips Lytle Watch the 6 pm WGRZ Channel 2 newscast to hear from our 2020 Honoree David Topor of St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy.

6:00 pm

November 18, 2020 - KIM DIXON

sponsored by Dobmeier Janitor Supply Watch the 6 pm WGRZ Channel 2 newscast to hear from our 2020 Honoree Kim Dixon of Catholic Charities of Buffalo .

6:00 pm

November 19, 2020 - KATHLEEN MAJCHRZAK

sponsored by Sevenson Environmental Services Watch the 6 pm WGRZ Channel 2 newscast to hear from our 2020 Honoree Kathleen Majchrzak of the Response to Love Center.

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Schedule of Events (continued) 6:00 pm

November 20, 2020 - NORM THOR

sponsored by Susan & Paul Santandreu Watch the 6 pm WGRZ Channel 2 newscast to hear from our 2020 Honoree Norm Thor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

10:00 am

November 22, 2020 - Sunday Celebration of Mass

sponsored by Maid of the Mist Watch WGRZ Channel 2 to celebrate Mass virtually with Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma in the beautiful and noteworthy masterpiece of Venerable Nelson H. Baker, the Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna, New York.

10:30 am

November 22, 2020 - Father Baker Today Program

sponsored by Lawley “Father Baker Today” program featuring all five of our 2020 Honorees, as well as highlighting the current work of Father Baker’s mission through the programs and services provided by OLV Human Services to those in their care in the community.

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The strength of our community is its greatest asset.

When people work together, anything is possible. It’s why we support organizations that bring people within our community closer. They reinforce the bonds we share and help us celebrate the traditions we hold dear. It’s just one part of our investment in our neighbors and the community.

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When people work together, anything is possible. It’s why we support organizations that bring people within our community closer. They reinforce the bonds we share and help us celebrate the traditions we hold dear. It’s just one part of our investment in our neighbors and the community.

KeyBank thanks Friends of Father Baker for making a difference.

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Annual Sponsors support OLV’s two major fundraising events, having committed in the first quarter for the year. If you would like to become an annual sponsor, please contact missionadvancement@olvcharities.org.

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Congratulations to each of the recipients of the 2020 Father Baker Service Awards.

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DONORS

Aberdeen Plate Glass

Mary & Ronald Hageman

Margie & Ron Ahrens

Christie & Daniel Henry, Jr.

Arric Corporation

James A. Doherty, Inc.

Rev. James Augustyn

James Services

Battaglia Marciano Agency, Inc.

Marie Therese & David Kersten

Thomas R. Beecher, Jr.

Corrine & Deacon George Klein

Becky & Pat Boyle

Mary & Paul Knab

Laurie Brosnahan

Pamela & Thomas Knab

Melinda & David Buckley

Knab Bros. Remodeling

Rev. Msgr. Angelo Caligiuri

Elizabeth Kolber

Rev. Msgr. James Campbell

Peter Kooshoian

Ann & Dave Coleman

Yordan Kovatchki

William Collins

Nancy & John Langer

Sandra Ann & Mark Costanza Healthworks WNY

Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma Rev. Karl Loeb

CP Staffing Solutions

Beth & Michael Lucia

Crafts Unique / Mary Barrett

Mader Construction Co. Inc.

Dennis DiPaolo

Jeanne & Jeff Magavern

Rev. Peter Drilling

Rev. Walter Matuszak

Miss Joyce Fink

Rev. Msgr. Leo McCarthy

Rev. Dennis Fronckowiak

Terry & Art Michalek

The Garland Company

Deacon Roberto G. Miranda

Gordon & Zoerb Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Mondavi Design Sr. Dorothy Mueller, OSF

George R. Grasser

David Nease

Grove Roofing

Janette & Michael Neumeister

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Thankful for your spirit of giving.

Congratulations to the honorees!

Sister Beth Brosmer Kim Dixon Kathleen Majchrzak Norm Thor David Topor

Proud to support OLV’s mission of continuing the legacy of Father Baker.

THANK YOU TO OUR

DONORS

Dorothy Neville in memory of Jack Doherty, Sr.

Norman W. Thor Ann & Steve Timmel

Niagara Lock & Key

Sr. Mary Ellen Twist, RSM

Dr. Michael Noe

Sharyl & Darren Vukovic

Marina & Jack O’Donnell, Sr.

Rev. Robert W. Wardenski

Barbara Ode

Rev. Msgr. Francis G. Weldgen

Richard Osman Overdorf Associates Agency, Inc.

Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Williamson

Michele & Jeff Paterson

Maureen Winnert Eileen Hudson & Greg Wolmering

Meaghan & John Pitts St. Raphael Roman Catholic Parish / Rev. Ivan Skenderovic

Kristina M. Young Rev. Richard Zajac

Michael Reilly

Robert Zurat

Thomas Roell Susan Siwiec Deacon John E. Steiner

And all other OLV supporters that did not make our print deadline.

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Bond is proud to support the 40th Annual Friends of Father Baker Celebration and its vital role in continuing his legacy of caring.

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Father Baker Institutions History The Our Lady of Victory Institutions are the evolution of a charitable venture begun by the Diocese of Buffalo in the 1850s as the Limestone Hill Institutions, which included a parish, an orphanage, and a protectory for young boys.

Stretched thin by overwhelming demand, finances quickly became a major concern and within a few short years, the Institutions fell deep into debt.

Upon his arrival in February of 1882, the Institutions’ new superintendent, Father Nelson Baker, learned of a debt which exceeded $56,000. Immediately, the former businessman emptied his personal savings and used his good name to keep creditors at bay. Still, the humble priest knew a long-term solution was needed if their work was to continue. Father Baker, who had begun his lifelong devotion to Our Lady of Victory after a trip to the Basilica of Notre Dame des Victoires in Paris in 1874, turned to his patroness for help.

His prayers were answered through the founding of the Association of Our Lady of Victory. Father Baker sent letters throughout the country asking the postmasters for names of Catholic women in their area and after assembling a substantial list, wrote directly to the faithful for assistance with the dependent children in his care asking them to join the Association for 25 cents a year.

Very quickly, his ingenious idea caught on, the debts were paid in full and the Institutions were poised to grow. By the turn of the century, the number of children receiving care at the Institutions had more than tripled, and the Orphanage and Protectory were expanded. In 1908, the Infant Home was added, followed by a Maternity and General Hospital.

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Father Baker Institutions History In 1921, the cornerstone was laid for the glorious Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica, which was finished and dedicated in May 1926, and represented the crowning jewel of Father Baker’s “City of Charity.”

The Association of Our Lady of Victory, Father Baker’s pioneering fundraising program, grew into the OLV Homes of Charity and is now known as OLV Charities, offering numerous opportunities for spiritual growth and charitable giving. Funds raised by OLV Charities goes to support the other arms of the Institutions, first and foremost, OLV Human Services (formerly Baker Victory Services).

Our support of OLV Human Services provides critically-needed funding that allows Father Baker’s legacy of caring to continue.

Father Baker passed away in 1936, but his legacy of caring has continued, and his example of faith and charity continues to inspire and move people worldwide. His Cause for Canonization, first begun in 1987, has seen him named Servant of God by Pope John Paul II in 1987, and, most recently, Venerable by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011. It is hoped that soon a miracle will be found to elevate Father Baker to Blessed. More information on how you can help in these efforts can be found on the website olvbasilica.org under Father Nelson Baker and the Cause for Canonization.

Since Father Baker, few men have been responsible for the stewardship of his City of Charity. Father Thomas Hines was the first pastor, then Father Baker, who served from 1882 until his death in 1936. Msgr. Joseph E. Maguire took over after Father Baker’s death until 1971, then Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Murphy who served until 1979, then Msgr. Robert C. Wurtz, who served from 1979 until 2006, followed by Rev. Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard, who served from 2006 until he retired in 2019 and currently Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma.

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IMPORTANT DATES IN OLV HISTORY Good friend Joe Meyer starts Meyer & Baker with his businessman friend Nelson Baker

Just a few weeks a becoming a deac Nelson Baker is orda priest to answer the for priests in the Dio

1864

Nelson Henry Baker is born as the second son to Caroline Donnellan and Lewis P. Baker in Buffalo, NY Feb. 16 1842

Nelson enters night college, continuing to run his successful business by day, at Our Lady of the Angels Seminary at Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls - the current site of Niagara University 1869

1854 Sisters of St. Joseph arrive in Buffalo at Bishop Timon’s request

March 19 1876

1871 Nelson Baker is overcome with a grave illness that lasts nearly a year until Easter 1872

1863 Nelson Baker enlists in the 74th NYS Regiment of Militia as a private.

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1874 Nelson Baker uses his own money and boards SS Periere for France on a pilgrimage representing the Seminary to the famous shrines of Europe, including the Shrine to Our Lady of Victories in Paris that inspired his devotion to Our Lady

First publication of ‘Appeal for Homeless and Destitute Children in English & German’ August 1884

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Father Baker is reassigned to Limestone Hill, as pastor of St. Patrick’s, replacing Father Hines

Victoria Well struck oil, after days of drilling and a depth beyond 1,000’ providing oil to OLV for years

1882

1881 Father Baker is assigned to St. Mary’s Parish in Corning, NY (then a part of the Diocese of Buffalo)

1882 Father Baker founds the first direct mail fundraising campaign “Association of our Lady of Victory” for 25 cents a year to help pay off the debt incurred by operations

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August 22, 1891

IMPORTANT DATES IN OLV HISTORY

The new Maternity Hospital is opened, Dr. Michael Aloysius Sullivan, a former Baker boy, is chief of staff.

The Maternity Hospital would later become OLV Hospital October 2, 1919 The Infants’ Home is dedicated and staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph.

The National Shrine to Our Lady of Victory holds its first services.

August 16, 1908

December 25, 1925

March 25, 1907 Father Baker lays the cornerstone to build an Infants’ Home at Victorhill in response to the news of hundreds of infants and children who were drowned in the canals over the years.

1921 At age 79, Father Baker announces plans to build a shrine to Our Lady of Victory.

May 25, 1926

The National Shrine to Our Lady of Victory is dedicated

1908 The western part of the area known as West 26 - as Lackawanna Seneca becomes-known

A new building to house 90 nurses is under construction.

1929

Father Baker dies at age 94 and is honored by thousands at his funeral

Father Baker is named Servant of God by Pope John Paul II

July 29, 1936

1987

August 15, 1929

March 11, 1999

The Victorian and the Annals merge into one publication, The Victorian.

Father Baker is declared “Venerable�

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1986 The Cause of Canonization begins for Father Baker.

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The mission of Heart, Love & Soul (HLS) is to feed those in need – body, mind, and soul. A nonprofit organization established in 1983 by a prayer group at Sacred Heart Parish in Niagara Falls, HLS provides a food pantry, daily breakfast and lunch, case management, and health care coordination (through an on-site nurse provided by Catholic Health, Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital). HLS is well known in Niagara Falls for providing meals, hospitality, and social care services in the City’s North End – a community burdened by high rates of poverty, vacancy, and unemployment. In addition to providing emergency food and social care services, HLS partners with several community organizations to offer additional services directly on-site, including cooking and nutrition classes, Narcotics Anonymous services, foot clinics, and other health services. Close partnerships with Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, Niagara University, and a variety of social care agencies strengthen its role as a key community service provider for populations that are food insecure, low-income, mentally-ill, disabled, and homeless.

In 2021, HLS will open a one-stop center called Daybreak that connects directly to HLS’s food pantry and dining room.

The new program center is approximately 6,000 sq. ft. and includes shower and laundry facilities, a multi-purpose community room, a quiet/contemplative space, a computer lab, office space for HLS case management and care coordination services, and “flex” offices for partner agencies to deliver onsite services on a rotating basis. A collaborativelydeveloped, co-location initiative involving over 30 partner agencies, Daybreak will provide more targeted services for the homeless and deliver health and wellness, counseling and behavioral health, housing and shelter, employment and training, education, financial literacy, and legal services for the community.

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2020 SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT

SISTER BETH BROSMER

Sister Beth Brosmer has served as Hope, Love & Soul’s executive director for the past 11 years, having recently stepped down from that role.

Widely-recognized for her leadership in the Niagara Falls community for social justice and service to people in need, Sister Beth positioned Heart, Love & Soul to carry its mission forward in the future by developing relationships based on the same mission of helping others.

Her tireless work and dedication to the organization is part of her lasting legacy and her compassion and kindness touched numerous hearts of the people she served.

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As a Catholic sponsored human service agency serving anyone in need across Western New York, Catholic Charities of Buffalo believes all persons are created by God. Our mission is to empower individuals, children and families to achieve and maintain meaningful, healthy and productive lives. We also advocate for those in need - particularly those who are poor and most vulnerable.

Catholic Charities is the most comprehensive human service provider reaching all eight WNY counties with 40 professionally-staffed locations, plus a presence in many area schools.

Catholic Charities offers hope for all seasons of life without regard to age, race, gender or religious affiliation. Programs include comprehensive counseling for all ages, child and adult mental health and substance use treatment, basic emergency assistance and homelessness prevention, food pantries, prevention and treatment of a variety of family issues, educational and workforce development, older adult services, care coordination, parish outreach and advocacy, licensed marriage and relationship counseling, immigration and refugee assistance, and school-based services.

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2020 SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT

KIM DIXON

Kim Dixon began her career with Catholic Charities in 2001 and for the past 19 years she has worked as a caseworker in the Preventive Services program.

She has dedicated those 19 years to serving youth and families in Buffalo by ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Kim provides direct service to families, works in partnership with the Erie County Department of Social Services case manager, provides detailed updates to the courts, and links and refers families to services that support their welfare.

Kim has been a tireless advocate for children and she always goes the extra mile to help her clients get to a safe and stable place.

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The Response to Love Center is dedicated to helping poverty-stricken individuals and families. We empower people to take responsibility for their lives and encourage self-sufficiency through dignity and compassion.

We develop relationships with individuals and introduce them to people and programs that will assist with their individual problems and needs.

People of all ages, races, genders, ethnicities, religions, and cultural backgrounds are welcomed at the Center.

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2020 SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT

KATHLEEN MAJCHRZAK Kathleen Majchrzak is a retired teacher that was looking for volunteer opportunities when she found her calling at Response to Love in the City of Buffalo. Sister Johnice, executive director at Response to Love, notes that Kathleen teaches by her actions and that what matters to her most is the lesson of giving to others.

Starting in the food pantry more than 15 years ago, Kathleen oversaw distribution of food to individuals in the community.

She then took on the responsibility of overseeing all of the agency’s volunteers as well. Eventually, her duties grew to include teaching youth about volunteer service opportunities.

Kathleen has a heart for enlightening the youth of our region through volunteer opportunities that teach young men and women from local high schools an awareness of people in need. Her favorite passage she teaches to her youth groups comes from Matthew 25: Whatsoever you do … feed, clothe, love, reach out to others, and follow the example of Jesus.

Because of Kathleen’s efforts, those who come to Response to Love are never the same – they learn, they love, they return with joy to serve others.

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® Since 1847, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Buffalo (SVDP) has carried out its mission to assist the poor, the suffering, and the forgotten in Western New York.

Buffalo’s Diocesan Council is the second oldest of its kind in the United States and is the oldest continuously operating charity in Western New York. The Society has been answering the need of the poor by providing donated clothing, furniture and household items for over 173 years.

The Buffalo Dining Room at 1298 Main Street, which provides around ten percent of all of meals served to people in need across all of Western New York’s food bank and dining room service providers, remains a central focus of our mission. Our discount store is the only remaining department store on Main Street within the city of Buffalo. It is a full range department store: for brand-new bedding, appliances, large and small, furniture, clothing, various media, including books, DVDs, CDs, various household goods, and much more. Open six days week, we welcome shoppers from the general public as well as people in need who come to our volunteers for help. Those people are given vouchers to shop for what they need without charge. Much of our inventory of clothing and other soft goods comes from blue donation bins placed at 80 locations around the region, mostly Catholic parishes.

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2020 SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT

NORM THOR

Norm Thor has been a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Spring Brook, NY for more than 35 years.

During that time, he has served as conference president, served on the Society of the St. Vincent de Paul’s Diocesan board, and serving as president for three years.

Through Norm, the St. Vincent de Paul Society started a clothing collection bin system, which is still in use today, allowing the Society to have a steady supply of usable clothing to help clothe children and families who seeking aid. Norm has also repaired more than 10,000 antique watches, which are available to purchase by clients in the Society’s discount store.

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Founded by Amy Betros and Norm Paolini in 1994, the Mission “strives to live the Gospel message of God’s great love and mercy for all His children through service to His poor and broken.”

St. Luke’s Mission receives no government money and is not funded by the Diocese. All programs are funded by voluntary contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. St. Luke’s Mission has no paid employees, but operates with faithful missionaries and willing volunteers.

St. Luke’s Mission Statement: Together let us work toward a fullness of life, for all people, of all ages, of all cultures, of all social status, and of all faiths. Let our tools be unconditional acceptance, peaceful understanding and loving forgiveness in order to restore human dignity to the lonely, the broken-hearted, and the mentally and physically oppressed.

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2020 SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT

DAVID TOPOR

For the past 20 years, David Topor has been working as a missionary at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy giving back to the community and focusing his efforts on educating youth in the City of Buffalo.

David has worn many hats during his tenure at St. Luke’s - whether passing out meals to the needy or rolling his sleeves up in the kitchen. Described as selfless and remarkable by coworkers, David teaches history, literature, art, and music to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at St. Luke’s elementary school.

David also acts as the agency’s director of religious education and confirmation teacher.

A true servant of God, David has made it his life’s work to positively impact the men, women, and children served by St. Luke’s and is the definition of a role model.

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PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS 1981 - Dorothy & Robert Debolt

1989 - James Campbell

1981 - Honorable J. Douglas Trost

1989 - Barry Lillis

Adoptive parents of 21 disabled children in Oakland CA.

Director of residential treatment center for those diagnosed with AIDS in Yonkers, NY.

Former Erie County Family Court Judge.

Local TV personality honored for his commitment to youth in the Buffalo area.

1982 - Paul Weiss

1990 - Dr. Lois Lee

Local native who founded South California’s shelter for children, Los Ninos.

Founder of Children of the Night program in Hollywood, CA.

1982 - Joan Male

1990 - Dr. & Mrs. Luther Robinson

Buffalo Chapter of Parents Anonymous.

Director of Clinical Genetics at Children’s Hospital. Nurse who runs a 24-hour hotline dealing with development problems of fetuses.

1983 William Sample

Philadelphia policeman & founder of the Sunshine Foundation which grants wishes to dying youth.

1991 - Dr. James Renier

1983 - Dr. D.S. Subramanian

Heart surgeon at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.

1985 - Clara Hale

1991 - Jack Anthony

Director of Cradle Beach Camp.

Founder of Hale House, a home for children born to drug-addicted mothers in New York City.

1992 - Camille Geralidi

Founder of Up With Down Syndrome Foundation.

1985 - Ken & Miriam Barth

1992 - Mark Kelso

Directors of the Diocese of Buffalo’s Right to Life Office.

Buffalo Bills player active with Athletes in Action & Athletes Against Drunk Driving.

1986 - Trevor Ferrell

Philadelphia man who started a program to aid the homeless.

1986 - Leo John Newton

1993 - James Casion

Executive Director of Baker Hall & OLV Infant Home.

1993 - Joe Cozzo

An orphan raised by Father Baker who coached youngsters throughout Lackawanna and Buffalo.

Baker Hall administrator who also spends time with local school leaders discussing violence and anger therapy issues.

1987 - John Walsh

1994 - Bishop Edward Head, DD

Founder of Adam Walsh Child Development HQ and initiator of programs for missing children.

Bishop of Buffalo, who has worked on many committees championing social justice causes and minority rights issues.

1987 - Anna Caplan

1995 - Ilio DiPaolo

Recipient of the National Jefferson Award for volunteer service.

World Champion wrestler and restaurateur and non-profit fundraiser.

1988 - Sister Elaine Roulet, CSJ

Began a children’s center program at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for women in prison and their kids.

1988 - Joan Edwards

CEO of Honeywell who developed Success by Six and Phillips TLP programs.

Founder of the WNY Task Force on Prevention of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities.

1996 - Leonard Lenihan

Chairman of the Erie Co. Legislature who founded a proposal to reduce the waiting list of kids in search of mental health services, and led the library’s center for children with alcoholic parents.

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PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS, 1997 - Elizabeth O’Donnell

2007 - Tribute to Msgr. Wurtz

Founder of the Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped (SABAH) which teaches thousands of physically, emotionally and mentally challenged individuals to ice skate.

A special tribute made in memory of Msgr.

Wurtz for the tremendous impact he made on the OLV Institutions and the Diocese of Buffalo.

2008 - Molly Bethel

1998 - Mercedes De Martinez & Jerri Wegner

Founder and local coordinator of FANA, an adoption service based in Columbia, which has found homes for over 10,000 abandoned and orphaned children worldwide.

1999 - William Balliew

Executive Director of The Franciscan Center in S. Buffalo and Fire Chaplain to the Buffalo Fire Dept. & Erie Co. Emergency Services. Center provides long-term care and skills to young men, ages 16-20.

Started association in Brazil which runs foster homes to care for, rehabilitate, and raise hundreds of abandoned children.

2001 - Ronald Talboys

Founder of WNY Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, that builds or refurbishes homes for low- income families.

2002 - Dick Gallagher

Executive director and founder of Renaissance House (now Renaissance Campus) a residential treatment program for chemically dependent adolescents.

2003 - Gary Mervis

Founder of Camp Good Days & Special Times, a sanctuary for children coping with the affects of cancer, AIDS, or abuse.

2004 - Msgr. Robert Wurtz & the Employees of OLV Institutions To commemorate the 150th Anniversary, employees were honored for their ongoing dedication.

2011 - Amy Betros & Norm Paolini Co-founders of St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy which helps the inner city poor of Buffalo by providing meals, housing, counseling, education, and more.

2011 Youth Recipient Robert Freeman Active with SABAH.

2012 - Sister Diane Gianadda, OSF Founded the The Women’s Respite Program which provides respite to low- income, single mothers and grandmothers and retreats for women battling cancer and alumnae reunions.

2012 - Bishop Edward U. Kmiec

Bishop of Buffalo, who has worked on many committees and major supporter of for the Canonization of the Venerable Nelson Baker.

2012 Youth Recipient Evan Morgan

Nursery school teacher, psychologist and administrator who dedicated over 60 years to the OLV Institutions.

For over 20 years, he has offered his Sports and Education free clinics for recreation and learning for thousands of WNY youth.

2009 - Sr. Johnice Rzadkiewicz, CSSF

2010 - Fr. Joe Bayne, OFM Conv.

2000 - Rev. John Drexel, O.M.I.

2006 - Willie “Hutch” Jones

Founder of Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes; for nearly 50 years she has brought art to needy yet creative young people in Buffalo.

Founded The Response to Love Center with the Felician Sisters, serving the needs of povertystricken families in Buffalo’s East Side.

Winner’s Club of Georgia founder - after school and weekend programs for physically and emotionally challenged youth.

2005 - Sister Veronica Anne Armao

Continued

Active with Western New York Sibshop & Lose the Training Wheels programs at Canisius College.

2013 - Sister Joanne Gangloff, OSF

Since 1982, Sr. Joanne has worked in Timau, a rural village in East Africa to better the lives of the families by building and overseeing a

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Happy to support the on-going good work of OLV and the legacy of a beloved Buffalonian through the event in his honor the 40th Annual Friends of Father Baker Celebration.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Kim Dixon

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Kathleen Majrchrzak Response to Love Center

Norm Thor

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

David Topar

St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy

and my dear friend

Sister Beth Brosmer Heart, Love & Soul

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS, School. She also developed programs for food and healthcare needs, as well as scholarships, fighting AIDS and disease, housing the homeless, and developing an adult literacy program.

2013 Youth Recipient Zachary Jancevski

Active with the Catholic Charities Immigrant & Refugee Assistance Program and the Cantalician Center for Learning.

Continued

2017 - Sisters of Saint Joseph The Sisters of St. Joseph began their work at Limestone Hill at the invitation of Bishop Timon and have continued to serve the OLV Institutions for 160 years through St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum, St. John’s Protectory, and most recently the OLV Elementary School.

2017 Youth Recipient Rebecca Sullivan

A Sacred Heart Academy graduate and student of Villanova University’s School of Business. While at SHA, Rebecca completed over 250 hours of community service at various local non-profits.

2014 - Msgr. Francis Weldgen

Fr. Fran has served in many capacities in the Diocese, including Director of the Youth Dept and Pastor of St. Christopher Parish and assisting as a temporary pastor.

2018 - Ronald E. Thaler

2014 Youth Recipient Kyle Haller

A devoted man with nearly 40 years of ministry to the Catholic faith community, with a specific concentration on youth involvement and family interactions, on the West Side of Buffalo.

A graduate of Bishop Timon- St. Jude High School who is active with youth programs and Bible School in his community.

2015 - Robert Bennett

Former Regent and Chancellor for the Eighth Judicial District and elected Chancellor Emeritus, and service as President / CEO of the United Way of Buffalo and Erie Co. for 23 years.

2015 Youth Recipient Caitlin Neumann

Former BVS student, Caitlin is president of the board of directors of YOUTH POWER!, a public speaker and advocate for mental health awareness, and a Youth Peer Mentor at the Mental Health Assoc. of Erie Co. as well as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor.

2018 Youth Recipient Douglas Coleman

A 2018 graduate of St. Francis High School, committed countless hours of volunteering to various WNY organizations.

2019 - Robert M. Greene

Native Buffalonian attorney who has served the community on countless boards and philanthropic efforts, recognized for his commitment to the women & children of Haiti, which includes building orphanages and schools, most recently with the Sisters of Mercy’s Focus on Haiti initiative.

2016 - Michael Taheri

2019 Youth Recipient Chloe DenHaese

2016 Youth Recipient Jacey Diez

2019 Employee Recipient Antonio Evans

Local attorney turned dedicated volunteer at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, and mentor to the youth at St. Luke’s, as well as working to raise much needed funds for both the Mission and the students’ educational goals.

Niagara University senior and volunteer at The Magdalene Project, Jacey has logged countless hours participating in various missions trips locally, domestically, and internationally.

A junior at D’Youville College, Chloe works through the Adopt-a-Grandparent Program at Mary Agnes Manor, as well as various DYC & community organizations.

Our first employee award recipient, Antonio works with clients served by OLV Human Services to teach them life skills and abilities that will allow them to seek job placements, live independently, and contribute to society as well as volunteering at Boys to Men.

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SPECIAL THANKS Eileen Hudson David Kersten Msgr. David LiPuma for your dedicated leadership John Pitts Ashley Czarnota Dawn Hewitt for your PR, Social Media and Video expertise with Friends Heidi Cheston Missy Mulqueen & Donor Services Susan Murray for your expertise with the Friends’ finances

Cronan Long Kevin McLaughlin Tom Lajewski Rachael Pollinger the MA Team for Charities, for your willingness to help with all things Friends-related Tony Martin Awards and Shannon Donovan for everything you do to support the MA Team, remote work & Special Events

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EXEMPLIFY Phillips Lytle proudly supports the 40th Annual Friends of Father Baker Celebration. We join OLV Charities in celebrating those who exemplify Father Baker’s legacy of caring throughout our community.

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Do you know all that OLV Human Services (formerly Baker Victory Services) does in Western New York?

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS Residential Treatment Facility Provided through the NYS Office of Mental Health, OLVHS’ Residential Treatment Facility offers specialized, around-the-clock care for males and females ages 12 to 21 whose needs are such that they must be placed outside the home. These residents are treated by a multi-disciplinary team for problems due to interpersonal, emotional, psychiatric, social, family or educational issues.

The Intensive Treatment Program is for dually diagnosed youth from 12 to 18 years of age who have been diagnosed with autism and/or intellectual disability and also have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Focus is on development of communication skills, selfregulation skills, and vocational/work-based learning.

This dual-program provides discharge planning and transition services to facilitate residents’ smooth transition back into the community.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2020 Honorees Kim Dixon Sister Beth Brosmer Kathleen Majchrzak Norm Thor David Topor "From now on I shall devote my entire life to your service.

I shall devote all my thoughts and actions to your name.

I will spread the devotion of Our Lady of Victory throughout America."

-Father Nelson Baker

Our Lady of Victory - Pray for Us!

For information about joining Mary, Mother of Vocations Ministry, Inc. please contact Susan Santandreu at (716) 649-2058 or ssantandreu7@verizon.net.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING Early Childhood Programs The OLVHS Early Childhood Programs were founded in 1971 and follow a long tradition of providing the highest level of care to all members of the community. With two locations - at Monarch on Ridge Road in Lackawanna and at St. John’s Parkside in South Buffalo - the Early Childhood Programs are available to all children from birth through five years old. Specialized programming is available for children facing educational challenges or other developmental disabilities.

School-Age Programs OLVHS students are welcomed by an educational setting that is safe and productive. Within this environment, staff members work to build students’ confidence and skill sets in the areas of independence, mastery, generosity and belonging.

Programming is available to children and adolescents between 5 and 21 years of age and is certified by the New York State Education Department.

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40th Annual Friends of Father Baker Celebration

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VOCATIONAL SERVICES The Work Appreciation for Youth (WAY) Program The WAY program offers several transition services designed to help young people develop the skills necessary for a successful schoolto-adult transition. We provide coordinated activities that prepare students ages 14 to 21 that may include work, post-secondary education, independent living or vocational training programs.

These programs are tailored and matched to each student’s specific needs, preferences and interests.

Mazurek’s Bakery is a new addition for OLVHS in 2020 and

is a for-profit subsidiary of OLVHS offering work based learning opportunities for our youth while serving the public with amazing breads and baked goods.

CHILDREN HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES OLV Human Services Children Home and Community Based Services provides an array of services to Medicaid eligible children and families to prevent onset or progression of behavioral health conditions. Our goal is to identify need early and prevent the need for further restrictive services while allowing the children to remain in their current home.

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Congratulations to the honorees of the

40th Annual Friends of Father Baker Celebration Sister Beth Brosmer - Heart, Love & Soul Kim Dixon - Catholic Charities Kathleen Majchzak - Response to Love Center Norm Thor - Society of St. Vincent de Paul David Topor - St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy

We celebrate the many ways you embody our founder, Father Baker.

Msgr. David G. LiPuma 6th Pastor of

Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica

FOSTER CARE, PREVENTIVE, AND DENTAL SERVICES Foster Care Some children cannot live with their parents due to emotional and/ or behavioral problems, or their parents’ inability to function as caregivers. OLVHS offers the best place for these young people to be - in a family, within a community and man environment where they can receive the loving attention they need: OLVHS provides a safe, temporary place for children until they can be reunited with their birth family, a relative, or be adopted. OLVHS also operates one cottage for emergency foster care for up to 13 children ages birth to age 18.

Community-Based Preventive & Wraparound Services Community Based Preventive and Wraparound Services care for families referred to OLVHS by the Erie County Department of Social Services. These families may be experiencing difficulties related to poor parenting, interpersonal problems, educational issues, alcoholism, drug abuse, violence, or sexual abuse.

The goals of the programs are to preserve the family unit, avoiding placement of a child outside of the home. This is done by utilizing a home-based approach to care, offering a variety of intervention methods.

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Bauer Family Foundation Proud to support the 40th Annual Friends of Father Baker Celebration

Thank You

OLV Charities for honoring one of our own as a recipient of the 2020 Father Baker Service to Youth Award, and

Congratulations Kim Dixon

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Baker Victory Dental Center The Dental Center offers a wide variety of services to both the residents OLVHS and the general community.

The state-of-the-art complex provides high-quality, convenient, affordable and compassionate care to 7,000 patients annually, including 3,400 challenged individuals who require adaptive dental care.

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SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Adult Residential Programs OLVHS provides a number of living opportunities designed specifically for individuals (of all ages) who have mild-to-profound developmental delays, multiple physical disabilities, specialized medical needs, dual diagnosis and/or dementia.

All residents benefit from an individualized plan of services that may include: Intensive Medical Services, Nursing Supports, Therapy Services, Apartment Living, Person-Centered Planning and Supports, Behavioral Supports, Wellness and Nutrition Training, and Dementia/Memory Care.

Medicaid Service Coordination Often, individuals whose daily living activities are hindered by their disabilities - those that may be affected by autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, or traumatic brain injury - require a variety of specialized community services. OLVHS’ Medicaid Service Coordinators work to provide a link between family members and these important resources.

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A better solution is to give your family stock and real estate. These assets may be received and sold by your family without paying any tax. To save on estate tax, your retirement assets actually make a better gift to charity. This is because organizations like OLV Charities can receive the entire asset tax-free and make use of it to help further Father Bakers Mission.

To learn more, contact OLV Charities’ Mission Advancement Team by emailing missionadvancement@olvcharities.org

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Enjoy live streaming of a daily Mass at OLV Rev. Msgr. David LiPuma, Pastor / Rector of OLV National Shrine & Basilica, invites you to view our daily live streamed 12:10 p.m. Monday - Saturday Mass.

The wonderful gift of live streaming allows OLV to bring a daily Mass - and the beauty and majesty of OLV National Shrine & Basilica - to the community.

To access the live Mass, go to olvbasilica.org/live-streaming in your internet browser or go to olvbasilica.org and click the live streaming button in the upper right corner.

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Benefits of Planning Like many people, you may be wondering what planned giving is.

Planned giving is a way to integrate your personal, financial and estate planning goals. The right planned gift may provide you with tax and income benefits, while helping OLV Charities further its mission of supporting children, teens and families in need.

Here are some of the most common planned gifts you can make: • Bequest • Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts • Life Estate There are many ways you may benefit from planned giving. Contact OLV Charities’ Mission Advancement Team today by emailing us at missionadvancement@olvcharities.org, so that we may assist you in discovering the right plan for you.

Our gathering may be canceled, but our need is not.

Every child deserves a Christmas gift.

Holiday Gift Gathering Due to Governor Cuomo’s recent restrictions on gatherings in Erie County, we sadly cannot hold a gift gathering party this year, but the need has not gone away.

We still have hundreds of individuals who receive services from OLV Human Services but may not receive a Christmas gift.

Should you care to donate, please visit our registry at https://amzn.to/3mncT5G and click to share your address when adding to your Amazon cart.

THANK YOU for your generosity!

Questions? Please contact Shannon at 828-9610 or sdonovan@OLVcharities.org.

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Congratulations to the 2020 Honorees

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