SND USA MISSION STATEMENT A Catholic congregation of women religious, the Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States are united in one heart, one hope, and one mission to proclaim God’s goodness and compassionate love for people of all faiths and cultures through a variety of ministries, both national and international, particularly serving those who are poor and marginalized.
One Heart. One Hope. One Mission. Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States Regional Office 1776 Hendrix Ave. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-917-3714 | info@sndca.org | www.sndusa.org
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Cover photo: mosaic at Notre Dame Center, Thousand Oaks, designed and created by the late Sr. M. St. Ann Paskert, S.N.D.
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Dear Friends, Henri Nouwen, the great spiritual writer, expressed his vision of a mosaic in Bread for the Journey. He wrote, “A mosaic consists of thousands of little stones…When we bring our faces close to the mosaic, we can admire the beauty of each stone. But as we step back from it, we can see that all these little stones reveal to us a beautiful picture, telling a story that none of these stones can tell by itself. That is what our life in community is about.
“Each of us is like a little stone, but together we reveal the face of God to the world.”
With these words of inspiration, welcome to our 2020 Impact Report for the California Region of the Sisters of Notre Dame! We want to share various nuggets that together, reveal an awesome story. You will find a monthly review of various happenings, despite the unforeseen challenges of the pandemic. As SNDs, we reflect on 2020 with deep reverence. After many years of planning, our four North American provinces were united as one province, SND USA, on July 5. We also want to take this opportunity to introduce our three new local leaders. Mosaics are designed to be enduring expressions of the creative spirit. The stories of Maria Rullo Schinderle and Annabelle Gordon are just that, sharing the ripple effect and the long-term impact of the SND mission. What an honor it is to share these testimonials with you! Most importantly, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the hundreds of donors who added their own special beauty to our mosaic of 2020. Alone, we are as little stones, but together, we reveal the face of God to the world--his image of love and provident care. Thank you for embracing our mission and for helping to make our mosaic a grand image of resilience, courage and hope! Blessings always, Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D. Director of Mission Advancement Services A PUBLICATION OF THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME
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A Ripple Effect Over The Generations Dear Sr. Lisa, I hope you and all the sisters are well and safe! Christmas brings many memories of our childhood in that little town of Bell, days at St. Rose of Lima, Notre Dame Academy and St. Matthias High School. My life, our lives, have been truly blessed by the dedication and mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame. My husband, David, and I are making this donation in the name of our daughter, Meghan E. Clem, for her birthday. We want to direct this donation in her name to the schools, especially the high school, at St. Julie’s Mission in Uganda. Our daughter has spent her entire adult life empowering girls and young women to make the world a better place. She owns two businesses and employs women while offering internships to female college students. Ten years ago, she and her high school classmate (and now business partner) formed RAD Camp Inc. (Rising Above Disabilities) while operating their businesses. RAD Camp is a volunteer organization that provides residential camp experiences to adults and children with disabilities. It provides opportunities for hundreds of high school and college students to volunteer their time as counselors while providing individualized care to the beloved campers. Meghan is also a wife and mother of twin 6-year-old boys and a 2 1/2-year-old very independent little girl. Of course, we are so very proud of her!
“I am writing all of this because it is my true belief the Sisters of Notre Dame were instrumental in her empowerment and success because of all they did to educate and empower me.” I passed on to my daughter the lessons, focus, encouragement, and example the SNDs instilled in me. Now she is passing it on! My gratitude is overwhelming for those amazing women who not only taught me, prayed for me, guided me, and showed me that my horizons were unlimited. (I thank God they, especially Sr. Joann Schlarbaum, never gave up on me.) We hope this small donation in Meghan’s name will serve to help offer the same opportunities to girls in Uganda. Please know I pray daily for you and all the Sisters of Notre Dame that God will continue to abundantly bless your mission and ministries. Best regards, Maria Rullo Schinderle 4
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Leadership It was my parents who taught me about life values and attitudes. My mother’s deep faith and my father’s positive and adventuresome spirit had a lasting influence on me. I joined the SNDs with a desire to lead others to a deeper relationship with our compassionate God. As a SND, I’ve ministered to elementary students, parishioners, the bereaved, and to the hospitalized. It has been a privilege to accompany them, hopefully helping them see God present in their lives. Now I look forward to journeying with my sisters, as together we experience God in our lives, and in the lives of those entrusted to our care. Sr. Judeen Julier, S.N.D. Southwest Community Coordinator I am Sr. Rebekah Kennedy, a member of the Leadership Team for SND USA. My parents and siblings were born in Ohio, but they moved to California just in time for the first native Californian Kennedy to be born. I have lived here ever since! My background and my passion are in education, having been a teacher and a principal for many of my 50 years of profession. My focus has broadened now in becoming familiar with our sisters’ many ministries across the United States. We are grateful for your support as the mission of Jesus continues through the hands and hearts of our sisters. Sr. Rebekah Kennedy, S.N.D. Provincial Councilor, SND USA A mosaic window is made of many pieces of broken glass, and our lives can resemble mosaics in progress. In the former Toledo province, my past was spent as an elementary educator, a vocation and college campus minister, a parish minister and now service within my community. I’m not sure how many more pieces life will give me but the one piece that keeps being repeated is presence. I came to California to be a presence, to accept the pieces of SND USA that are now forming a new mosaic in our lives. I truly do look forward to meeting you! Sr. Rita Marie Schroeder, S.N.D. Notre Dame Center Community Coordinator A PUBLICATION OF THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME
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Thank You To Our Donors
We want to thank everyone who made a donation during 2020! Every contribution affirms your partnership with the SNDs in our lives of service as consecrated women religious. With grateful hearts, we pray that you are richly blessed for joining us in living and proclaiming the mission of Jesus Christ. According to our Advancement Office records, an asterisk represents a donor whose first recorded gift was in 1995. Thank you for your loyalty over these 25 years! A Gena Abesamis Siham Abu-Khalil* Helene Acton* Susan Adamich Carole & Alan Adams Elizabeth & Christopher Adams Janell & David Adams Delia Adefuin Pearl & Henry Ahn Deborah Alam Rosalinda & Eduardo Alcantara Lorna Alcaraz Jo & John Alfano Rebecca & Francis Aliberte AmazonSmile Foundation Margaret Ambrose & Howard Haffner Adele Ambruso* Linda & Roger Anderson Rosemary Angeles Anonymous Rose Marie & Inocentes Arancon Archdiocese of San Antonio Denise Arend Cathleen Armstrong Sharon Arnett Cecelia & Jeffrey Assaf* Tram-Anh & Marc Aubertin 6
Charles Auringer Kathleen & Ronald Auth Aviara Real Estate B Joyce & Wallace Bachelder Beverly Baird Carmen Baker Carmen Baltierra Wini & Philip Barry Bonnie & Edward Barwick Janice Bass* Giuliana Battaglini William Battles* Lizabeth Bautista Bay Alarm Company Dr. Carol Beatty Catherine & David Beatty* Mary Anne & Richard Beck Michael Becker Mary & Frank Bemis Joan Bennett Joann & Stan Benson Rebecca & John Bent* Isabella & Peter Benze Winifreda & Robert Bermack Ellen Berryhill Jessica & Normand Bessette Allegra Bessolo Shirley Bianco Elda & Douglas Bielanski Shari & David Bienlein
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Daniel Binda Kristen Blachley Jackalyn Black Annette & Joe Blaine Joyce & Albert Blandin Anne & Richard Blankenship Laurin Boadt Ron Bodigheimer Christine Bodnar Janice & Stephen Boggs Kathleen Bohn Virginia & Gilbert Bojorquez Wanda & Blake Bolt Mary Bomba Theresa Bond Anita & Gene Boone Virginia & Peter Botsford Corazon Boyce Jamison Boyd Anthony Bracken Dr. Francine Bradley* Michelle & John Brady Catherine Brady Eileen & Bert Braig Rosa & Sean Braig Jean & Robert Brazelton* Jacqueline Brewer Michele Bries Carol & Marshall Brookhart Jean Brown* Laura Bucci, DDS Debbie Buckingham
Sr. Kathleen Burns guides new members of the congregation around the world. Before the pandemic, she was able to visit the East African SNDs.
JANUARY MONTHLY MEMORIES
Maria Buckowski Carmela Burke Stephen Burns Lauren & Michael Burns Mirta & Paul Burns Susan & Jay Butterfield C Cheryl & Patrick Cable Shelley & Mark Calde* Lori Callahan Dorean Callari Marie & Peter Callari Haydee Campos Irma & Steven Canzano Shirley & Julian Capata Linda & Joseph Caravana George Carbone Elizabeth & James Carlin* Erica Carnohan Ramona & Victor Carreon Susan Cass Maria & Henry Castaneda Mary & Richard Cathcart Catholic Extension Mary Joyce & Deacon Jerry Cellner Angela Chavez & Christopher Vera Marcie & Bernard Chin
Margaret Christensen* Lorna & Clifford Christensen Sandra & Robert Christian Susan & John Clay Nancy Clements Olivia Close Cecilia & Dave Coe* Ann Marie & Jose Coito Jen & Jason Coito Anita & Victor Colello Helen Collins* Pamela Collins Madeline & Aurelio Coluzzi* Karen Conquer Stefan Conrady Martha & John Conti* Leisa Contreras Marsha Conwill Jennifer Corsetti Margi Cosgrove Lauren Cosgrove Irene & Ignacio Cota* Elaine Huang & Michael Cotter Sandy & Robert Coultas Courtyard Construction, Inc. Catherine Crear Lai-Ming Crego Don Cribari Sandhya & David Crossley
Carla Cuares Joann & Pat Cunningham Custom Printing D Elizabeth & William Damianakes* Lisa Darling Laura Darling Michelle & Pierre Dauphin* Abigail David Carol Davis Elaine & John Davis Eileen Davis Sylvia De Villers Martha & Richard DeBlois Betsy & Viktor Decyk Anne & Michael Deddens* Mary Lin Dedeaux Noelle & John Deinken Magali & Alicia Del Bueno Rachel & Nemesio Del Rosario Grant DeSmet Suzanne DeVaney* Roseanne & Concezio Di Gregorio* Michael Di Tolla Pam & Kenneth Diddie Diocese of El Paso, TX Diocese of San Diego, CA
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Diocese of San Jose, CA Janiece & Richard Distin Janet & Neal Dixon Loan & Cong Do Elaine Dodge Cynthia & Matthew Dombrowski Brenda & Nicholas Dominguez Deborah & Kevin Dorhout Nanette & Jim Doubler Colleen Dougherty Marion Dougherty Samantha & Geoff Downie Beth Downing Ruth & Robert Doxsee Kathryn & Patrick Doyle Marianne & Joseph Doyle Mary Therese Doyle Silvia & Kevin Dretzka Helen Drislane Sue Drisner Carol & Patrick Duffy* Elma Duke Edna & Peter Dumaual* Blanca & Timothy Duncan Jean Dunvan Mary & Armando Duron
E Kerry & William Edwards Sheila Houde - Eickhoff* Sandi Elias Mary Jo & Ronald Elkins Katherine Ellis EMCOR Service Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. Maryellen & Thomas Emma Peggy & Carlos Enriquez Enterprise Fleet Management Patricia Erb & Brent Burley* Rosemary Erlinger* Rosemary & George Esseff F Vivian Falcon Diane & Gerald Fay* Debra & Salvatore Fazio Sarah Fierro Joan Fieweger Joan & Daniel Fisher Elizabeth Fitzhugh Stewart Fordham Marlene Forthun* Jim Fortuna Claire Foster Shannon & Russell Frazier*
Mike Scioscia, retired manager of the Anaheim Angels, served as the Grand Marshall of our 6th annual Nun Run. Before the pandemic shut down much of California in March, we held a successful in-person fundraiser for 2020!
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Elizabeth & George Freitas Jean Fries Kelly & Thomas Fritsch Kathleen & Mark Frystak* Lorene & Raymond Fuess Lupe Fujita Joan Funk Nadine & Ted Furey G Sandra & Jose Gaitan Debra Gallagher Theresa & Michael Gallagher Christine & Siegfried Galonska* Joan & Epigmenio Galvan Paul Gamba* Kathleen & Lawrence Garcia Maria Garcia Eileen & Marty Garcia Tina & Deacon Donald Gath* Julie & Jesus Gavia Kathleen Gervais* Eileen Gibbs Mary Louise Giglio JoAnn & Arthur Gilbert* Dr. Ann Gilbert* Margaret & John Given Diane Glas Margaret & Donald Glynn Kathy & Stephen Godfrey Jo Ann Goff Nancy & Michael Gonzales Michelle Gonzales Paul Goodman Julia Goodus Ania & Thomas Gordon Annabelle Gordon Rachel & Howard Gottlieb Justin Gottuso Robin Gottuso Michael Grams Thomas Grasmehr
The “Celebrating Rosa Mystica” event planned for March 15 was canceled as the SNDs researched the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and its impact in Ohio.
MARCH
MONTHLY MEMORIES
Renee & Marshall Graves Darcy Griffin Susan Griffith* Mary & Robert Griley Kathy & Paul Grimes Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Grisafo Jillian Grisafo Noelle Guzman Patricia Guzman H Marisa Hakala Lynn & Arthur Hall* Patricia & John Halliday Audrey & Deacon Joseph Hamamoto John Hamers* Barbara & Larry Hanson Michael Hanson Belinda & Duncan Harding Lola Hardy Charles Harley Mariann & Timothy Harmon Michelle & Timothy Harrington Mary & Richard Harris Harry Hartman Theresa Hausser* Agnes & Richard Havard* Arlene & Richard Havel Laura & John Haydel* Mattia & Thomas Healy*
Patricia & Kevin Hearst Mary Anne Hedrick Maureen Hefelfinger Marcia & Thomas Hellmuth Judy & John Hernandez Gabriel Hernandez Leticia Hernandez Maria & Ruben Hernandez* Herlinda & Jose Hernandez Marilyn Herstein Claire & John Hickey Georgianna Higson* Geraldine & Robert Hollingshead Patty & Dale Hollis Diana Holt HomeLight, Inc. Horan MediaTech Advisors Joan & Walter Horne* Patricia & John Horvath Howard Brown & Sons Auto Sales, Inc. Nora Howells* Lori Hubbard* Peggy Hubbard* Joachim & Robert Huber Nancy Huerta & Salvador Rodriguez Sara Hummel Diane Hunn Rev. Leon Hutton
Linda Hwang I-J Maxi Imhof Anne & Richard Interrante Regina Janosky* Diane Jenkins Colleen Jennings Jennifer Jeziorski Aurea Jimenez Xavier Jimenez Sharon & Paul Joelson Brenda Johnson Lara Johnson Linda & William Jones Maria & Raymond Jones* Patricia Jones* Rose Ann & Thomas Jones Sally & Carl Jones Susan & Vincent Jones Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Jones Bridget & Daniel Jordan Marilyn Jorgensen* John Joseph Dennis Jurcak K Kathryn Kassar* Patrick Kedrowski Heidi & Bruce Kelly Ingrid & Edward Kelly*
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Grace & Gary Kennedy* Diana Kennedy & Spencer MacNeil Kristene & Michael Kenney Ann & George Kershaw* Robert Kerslake* Patsy & James Kiesner Margaret King Terrence Kinsella William Klenk Knights of Columbus Council 16584, Reseda, CA Knights of Columbus Council 8436, San Antonio, TX Robyn & Michael Knoell Dr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Kobal Julianne Koehler Nancy Kofranek Kona Ice of Thousand Oaks Steve & Terri Korell Lisa & Jeffrey Koval Cindy & Kevin Kozal Patricia & Raymond Krakowski Barbara Kringle Lynn & Edward Krol Barbara Kronewitter Paulann & Deacon John Kruer Thomas Krupa Darlene Kundrik Mary & Berk Kusnierek
L Nancy & Robert LaBelle Ellen & James Lafrieda Belinda Lanquist LaVonne Laughlin Christine & Dave Lavendier Al Lavorato Dorothy & John Lawson Reiko & Melvin Le Beauf Lucia Lee Kathleen & James Lee Anne & Rod LeGate Leslie & John Lenko Rosalia Letson Yvonne & George Leung Patricia Libby Sigmund Lichter* Virginia & Thomas Liederbach Debbie & Dick Lieu Leticia & Magnus Lightbourn Kim & Mark Lindaman Sharon Gordon - Link Jean Linn Mary Beth Linnenkamp Lindy Lizenbery Elizabeth & Joseph Loll Judy Long Jeannette & Dennis Longwill Tam & Greg Lontok Carolyn & Curtis Lorenz Maryanne Lovell Rebecca & William Lubitz
Gerard Luk-Pat Andrea & Kevin Lunde Lisa Lutz Kristin & Ken Lynch M Dina & Jeff Mabry Susan Maday Christine & Stephen Maguin Connie Maguire Linda & Robert Maguire Gloria & William Maguire Kathleen & Gary Mallaley Joseph Manahan Mary Pilar Marcus Sarah & Robert Marcuse Diana Margala Sandra Marquez Patricia & Mark Marsolino* Roslyn Martich* Rose Martinez Barbara & Felix Masci Lillian Masters Asheley Mastronardi Richard Matricaria Dolores Mattern Deanne Matthews Miriam & John Matulich Emma Mayer Janice & Robert Mazurek* Anna & Kevin Mc Verry* Patricia & Robert McDonald
Even hummingbirds felt safer at home as SND ministries adapted to a virtual world.
APRIL - MAY MONTHLY MEMORIES
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JUNE
MONTHLY MEMORIES
SNDs gathered virtually to thank the Provincial Council (Srs.Valerie Roxburgh, Regina Robbins, Anncarla Costello, Lisa Megaffin and Rebekah Kennedy) who completed their term of office.
Frank McHugh Kathleen & Henry McIntyre Monica & Richard McKay Catherine Lazaran - McKee Donna & Robert McKennon Joy & Robert McMaster Kevin McNamara Bobbi & Robert McRae Mary & William McTomney Mary Jane & Arthur Meconi Yolanda & Deacon Richard Medina Anne & Michael Megowan Margaret & Daniel Meland Andrea Melville Ellahe & Robert Mernick Kelly Meros Renee & James Meskauskas Cheryl Metoyer Ronald Meyer Tessa & Jeffrey Michaels Elizabeth & Kim Middleton Joseph Miles Ann Marie & Brian Miller Cathleen & Mark Miller
Michael Miller Rosanna & Salvatore Mistretti* Pat Monaco Karen & Paul Montagna Kathleen & John Moohr Raymond Moon* Crystal Mooney Tricia & Deacon George Mora Maureen & David Morehouse Denise & Christopher Morris* Polly & Robert Morris Yvette Moss Lila Moulton Karen & Victor Moy* Judy & Jerry Mulenburg* Margaret & Ralph Mulhern* Kathleen Murray Jeanne & Laurence Murray Susan & Brian Murrieta N Rae & Michael Nastacio Sylvia & Michael Neal Teresa Nelson
Margarita & Oscar Nevarez Angela & David Nichols* Hannah Niehoff Andrea Nocon Ronald Nolivos Erin & Therese Norris Charles Northcross Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles Ana Nunez Margarita Nunez Patricia & Terry Nystrom* O Elizabeth O’Brien John O’Brien Bernie Ocampo Luz & John O’Connor Sharon O’Connor* Penelope & Michael O’Corrigan Barbara Brunasso - Oliver* Mary Beth & Richard Ols Suzanne Olsen Thuy & Joe Onstott
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Robert Ornelaz Jean & Joseph Ornelaz* Patricia & Donald O’Rourke Sharyn & Paul Orr Nancy O’Sullivan P Maximilian Paetzold* Mary Palmisano Paul Panetta Roger Pangan Thomas Panno* Ronda & Phil Papelera Roger Papet* Patty Papps Patricia & Kenneth Parker Gloria Parra Greg Parrone Janet Parrone* Therese & Thomas Pasadyn Carol Patnaud* Sandra & Thomas Pavick* Eugene Pawlik* Consuelo & Sergio Perez
James Perry Douglas Perry Sheri & Nick Petrisca Laura & Jonathan Pham Margaret & James Phillips Judy & James Pingel Concetta Piro Donna Blasius - Pitzler Antoinette Podesto Christine & Michael Pohlen Betsy & Chuck Potts Allison & Peter Prado* Linda Preston* Patricia & Robert Prieve Prudential Financial Inc. Noreen Pucik* Antoinette Pugh Larissa Purnell Q-R Janet & Lawrence Quilici* Jon Rager* Jeri Ransen* Linda & Randy Rawe
One Heart. One Hope. One Mission. The Sisters of Notre Dame reunited their four North American provinces, or administrative units, on July 5, 2020. The 500+ sisters nationwide are combining resources in order to better serve the Church and community.
JULY
MONTHLY MEMORIES
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Jeanine & Ronald Redell Rosemary & Joseph Redmond Sharon & Deacon Jack Redmond Lauren Reed Adrienne & Albert Reeves* Amy Jo & Marc Reinoso Rose & Marek Relich Renewal by Andersen Adele Rennie Sandra Repede Retirement Fund for Religious Mary Alice & Michael Reyburn Lourdes & David Reynolds Jennifer Ocegueda-Reynosa & Fidencio Reynoso Vicki & John Rezzo* Regina Mc Shane & Vincent Ridge Larry Riggs Caren & Richard Rios Margie & Frank Rivoli David Robbins Hugo Roche Sheryl & Patrick Rogers Yolanda & Thomas Rogers Helen Ronan Adrian & Erin Rosales Sandra Rosas Colette & Keith Rosenkranz Joanne & Wilford Ross Barbara & Francis Roth Marcy Rothman Dale Rubino* Marti Ruble Patricia Rumble* Teresa Runyon Laurel & Wally Rutledge
Sr. Domnic Jones used her sewing skills to create hundreds of masks, including some for the residents of Many Mansions.
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MONTHLY MEMORIES
S Sharon & Donald Sabol Allison & Carl Sain Rosemary Saldivar Teresita & Tony Sales Salesforce.org Barbara & Jose Sanchez Carolyn & Gary Sanchez Janis & Robert Sanchez Luz & Leo Sanchez* Stephanie Sanchez Billy Marie Sanders* Melodie & Alex Santana Claudia Santos Gabriela Santos Melinda & Monreo Sarne Most Rev. Joseph Sartoris* Cynthia & Douglas Sassen Victoria & William Sawtelle Silvia Sbettega Alice & Robert Scheiperpeter* Maria & David Schinderle Lynne & Thomas Schlarbaum* Marianne & Jeffrey Schlarbaum Barbara & Lonnie Schnell Joseph Schohl Rose Lee Schumacher Edna & Paul Schumacher Mary Ann & John Schweppe Ann & Thomas Sciortino Gloria & Andrew Scott
Marion Scott* Linda Scuderi Rachel Shaw Vivien Shea Patricia & John Sheehan Deborah & Francis Shelley Theresa Sherrin Judith Shirey Dorothy Sinclair Sharon & Jeannette Skinner Rebecca Smissen Deirdre & Deacon David Smith Patricia Smith Ruth & Daryl Smith Joan & Samuel Smock* Sean Sneed Cheryl Snyder Fay Soesanto Lawrence Sohasky Lynne & Michael Sovich Michele & Russell Spoto* St. Bartholomew Parish, Long Beach, CA St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Reseda, CA St. Dominic School, Los Angeles, CA St. Paschal Baylon Men’s Club, Thousand Oaks, CA St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, Downey, CA*
Laura & Joseph Staines Mary Staley Sydney Stein Sharon & Charles Stewart Michelle Stone Ann Storc Ms. Lisa Stumm Sandra & James Stutzman Mary Ellen & John Sullivan* Rose & Robert Swanstrom Mary Swartz Thomas Swyney T Mariah Tackett Kathy Tamashiro Lisa & John Tarn Maria & Robert Tarn Mayra & Steve Tarn Cecilia Terminel Ann & Manuel Terrazas Mary & Jerry Tessendorf David Tetzlaff Lawrence Thackery Anne & Gus Theobald* Maureen & Ross Thomas Barbara Tillman Pauline & Michael Timoney Tisna Tjahjana Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services LLC Ellen & Bruno Tonin*
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Grants through Sisters on the Front Lines enabled SNDs to help those impacted by the pandemic. This lady, affiliated with Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Oxnard, chose to give the gift card that she received to a single mother with 5 children.
SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEMORIES
Polly & Mark Toohey Clarice Tovani Gloria Tracy* Mary Suzanne Tracy Evelyn Trahan Jackie & John Treuting Maggie Trigueros Carmencita Trinidad Delores & Daniel Trout Patty Tudman Linda Turgeon U-V Jovi Usude Jane Valentin David Valentino Jose Valles Deborah Van Deudekom Heidi Vass Tolman & Wiker Insurance
Services LLC Rev. Theodore Vierra Judith Villaluna Maria & David Villanueva Foster Voorhees Lisa Vukalcic W Kathryn Cilley - Wagner Ellen Walsh Rita & Robert Walter Chei & Kim Wang Jessie & Calvin Weddle Nancy Welken Anne Wells Gloria & Jon Williams* Mike Williams Susan Wilson Allen Wisniewski Karen & Patrick Withers
Sr. Joann Schlarbaum was honored upon her retirement from Notre Dame Academy during Founders’ Day activities.
OCTOBER MONTHLY MEMORIES
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Susan & William Wood Irene & Joseph Woodall* Frances & Henry Workman Richard Wormus Y-Z Paula Yermasek Gemma Yturralde Carol & John Zegarac Lisa & Jerry Zins
We apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Kindly notify the Office of Mission Advancement to make any correction. Thank you again and may God bless you always for your kind donations!
NOVEMBER DECEMBER MONTHLY MEMORIES
After months of planning and fundraising, the new pump water system in Buseesa, Uganda brought water to the surface!
Thank you to our Amazon Smile friends! We are most grateful for a quarterly contribution from Amazon Smile! The AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the purchase price from eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Unfortunately, we do not know the identity of these great friends, so we cannot thank you directly. Be assured that we are grateful for your participation in this unique rewards program. To participate, visit www.smile.amazon.com and select Sisters of Notre Dame, Thousand Oaks, California. Thank you!
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NUN RUN 2021:
We ran “To Heaven on Foot”
Words are simply inadequate to express our gratitude for the global support for our 7th annual Nun Run! Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we were able to raise more than $40,000 in profit to support our ministry outreach to those in need. This was the most successful Nun Run ever! More than 500 participants from across the world logged over 4,000 miles. Although we WALKER/RUNNER PARTICIPANT TEAMS First Place School/Nonprofit: La Reina High School & Middle School First Place Friends/Family: Los Angeles Star Steppers MOST MILES LOGGED Female: Sr. M. Frances Wahl, SND: 88.5 miles Male: Julio Murcia: 46.41 miles
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didn’t quite reach Rome, it was a great community effort. Thank you to our walkers, runners, donors, volunteers, team captains, videographers, pray-ers and cheerleaders. We look forward to welcoming you, either in-person or virtually, to our 2022 Nun Run next February 5. Many hands, many hearts and many feet work miracles!
FUNDRAISING TEAMS 1st Knights of Columbus Council 8072 St. Jude & St. Max - $5,150 2nd Los Angeles Star Steppers - $3,880 3rd Horan Sisters & Friends - $3,670 INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS 1st Running Robbins - $5,235 2nd The Megaffin Marathoners - $2,960 3rd Maria Tarn - $1,500
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION SPONSORS Platinum
Bronze
Horan Media Tech Advisors
Cohen Land Use Law, LLP
Knights of Columbus Council 8072: Saint Jude and Saint Max
HomeLight
La Reina High School & Middle School
Knights of Columbus Council 9969: Holy Cross Parish, Moorpark CA
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St. Bartholomew Catholic Church Long Beach, CA
Seminarians of St. John ‘s Seminary, Camarillo
Thrivent Financial
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Health Friends of the Sisters of Notre Dame
Silver The Alvarez Firm: A Law Corporation
Knights of Columbus Council 5803: St. Rose of Lima Parish, Simi Valley St. Jude Family Faith Westlake Village, CA
Bay Alarm Custom Printing Emcor Mesa Energy Systems Enterprise Fleet Management
Stonefire Grill Target
Shaw HR Consulting Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services LLC Varenita
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PA R T N E R S I N H O P E
Through The Wolbring Legacy Society Born in Holland in 1828, Hilligonde Wolbring was orphaned at age 7 and taken to Germany to live with relatives. She became a teacher, deciding to use her inheritance to benefit poor and neglected children. Together with Elizabeth Kuhling, Hilligonde discerned that their desire to bring hope to the poor was a call to religious life, and so the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame was established in 1850. Since 1924, the Sisters of Notre Dame have ministered in California. We are humbled by thousands of donors who have generously embraced our mission. Just as Hilligonde’s inheritance touched many lives, bequests from our partners in hope also have a lasting impact. The Wolbring Legacy Society honors Hilligonde’s patrimony, a legacy of faith and compassion that existed beyond her lifetime. We are honored to share this testimonial from Annabelle Gordon, a member of the Wolbring Legacy Society. As a cradle Catholic, my faith has instilled within me a deep appreciation for the human dignity of each person and the call to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. My association with the Sisters of Notre Dame has included many experiences which have reinforced these ideals. I have been blessed by a life of freedom to choose among many options. I am impelled to share my God-given gifts as an expression of my gratitude and stewardship. And so I want to leave a legacy that will touch the lives of future generations through the life and ministry of the Sisters of Notre Dame. With trust in God’s goodness and provident care, I have included the Sisters of Notre Dame as a beneficiary of my estate. Membership in the Wolbring Legacy Society is offered to those individuals who include the Sisters of Notre Dame in their estate plans. The only requirement is a written confirmation of the donor’s intent to make a planned gift. Membership may remain anonymous if the donor so chooses. We would be honored to welcome you into the Wolbring Legacy Society, giving us the chance to thank you personally. Please be assured of our prayerful good wishes, now and always. For further information, please contact: Sr. Lisa Megaffin 1776 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-917-3714 or lmegaffin@sndusa.org 18 2020 Impact Report, California Region
“What is of greatest importance is... uniting all of our works
with the work of the divine Savior... Thus, we make gold out of stones.” -Sister Maria Aloysia Wolbring
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