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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 | infoca@sndusa.org | www.sndusa.org
Cover photo: Forest near Coesfeld, Germany, birthplace of the Sisters of Notre Dame. 2 2021 Impact Report, California Region
We plant the seeds of the trees under whose shade we will never sit. Dear Friends, This adage is truly a meditation about those we are showcasing in this 2021 Impact Report for the California Region of the Sisters of Notre Dame! These words represent a selfless generosity, a belief in the future and all that we hope for generations yet to come. Each of us benefits everyday from those who have exercised great magnanimity over the years—educators, medical researchers, pastoral ministers, and especially donors to worthy causes. As Sisters of Notre Dame, we are called to reveal God’s goodness and provident care. These pages chronicle the many ways in which our ministries make those words real. The SNDs came to California 98 years ago, and the pioneers’ seeds grew into woodlands across the globe. Appreciating their legacy and all that it has become, we find respite in the shade. And so it is with profound gratitude that we thank and honor our donors of 2021 and celebrate some tributes and milestones. The seeds of faith and generosity which each of you plant, the saplings that you nurture, eventually provide a diverse landscape of hope. May each of you be blessed, knowing that you are providing refreshment for those in need—both today and in the years to come. Thank you for embracing our mission as we together plant the seeds of the trees under whose shade we will never sit. Blessings always, Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D. Director of Mission Advancement Services
Our major donors, as our partners in mission, are acknowledged on this donor tree in the lobby of Notre Dame Center, adjacent to our chapel.
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Milestones & Tributes
100 YEARS
The Sisters of Notre Dame in California congratulated St. Rose of Lima Parish, Simi Valley, on its 100-year anniversary in the summer. In addition to serving as catechists in the Religious Education program over the years, Sisters of Notre Dame opened St. Rose of Lima School in 1964. Sr. Kathleen Burns and Sr. Colette Theobald both claim St. Rose of Lima as their home parish.
Sr. Antoinette Marie Moon and Sr. Shawn Marie Doyle (front row) as well as Sr. Louise Marie Hlavac, Sr. Richardlyn Jones and Sr. Cristina Marie Buczkowski (back row) participated in the entrance procession at the centennial liturgy. This procession also acknowledged the 47 different countries represented within the parish.
When the 104th birthday of Sr. Francelia Klingshirn was acknowledged on Facebook in November, more than 2,000 readers liked, commented or shared the special message. Monica Garmon Kennedy, a former student wrote: Sr. Francelia was my principal at Sacred Heart School in Saticoy. I graduated from there in 1994. Now, I think of her daily as I drop off my three young daughters for school. I’m sure Sr. Francelia would agree that their drop-off is much smoother than when my mother would drop me off. She often had to give me stickers to stop my crying and make my day better. So when I graduated from St. Bonaventure High School, Sr. Francelia was there to congratulate me, and of course, give me a sheet of stickers. She always remembered me for that!
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On Sept. 12, Notre Dame Academy Elementary School celebrated its 75th anniversary. After several construction and zoning challenges, NDAE opened in 1946 with 33 students as the first communityowned school on the West coast. The SNDs and many lay colleagues have provided a Catholic environment of educational excellence for approximately 2,500 alumni. Sr. Julie Marie Arriaga, pictured here, was among the SNDs joining the festivities.
St. Dominic’s Parish in Eagle Rock celebrated its centennial, beginning with the grand opening of the community center on Sept. 12. Although the SNDs have ministered and lived at St. Dominic’s only since 2005, it is interesting that Reverend Mother Mary Cecilia Romen considered an invitation to staff the school in 1924. In this photo, Sr. Jane Marie McHugh (6th Grade teacher) and Sr. Joyanne Sullivan (Director of Catechetical Formation) are shown with the Pastor, Fr. Roberto Corral, O.P.
After a lingering illness, Sr. Bernadette Pendola passed away in December. When her obituary was posted online, the SNDs received testimonials, including memories from some of her former Ugandan students: Sr. Bernadette brings memories of kindness that I cannot erase out of my mind. When she served as a nurse in sickbay at St. Julie’s School in Buseesa, Uganda, I was only in fourth grade and that’s 2005 if I recall well. I also remember that she tutored health science lessons. May God give you eternal rest. - Stuart Serugo A PUBLICATION OF THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME
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Thank You To Our Donors
We offer our profound gratitude to each individual and organization that made a donation during 2021! Every gift affirms your partnership with the SNDs in our lives of service as consecrated women religious. As an expression of our gratitude, we offer daily prayers for you and your loved ones—thank you 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 25 or more years ago. Your loyalty is deeply appreciated! A Kalindi Abeywardena Patricia Ackerman Helene Acton* Susan Adamich Carole & Alan Adams Janell & David Adams Leonard Adams Christina & John Ahearn Pearl & Henry Ahn Albert’s Vacuum and Sewing Rosalinda & Eduardo Alcantara Audrey Alex Catherine & Scott Alexander Josephine & John Alfano Rebecca & Francis Aliberte Carol Allen* Judith Alsbaugh AmazonSmile Foundation Adele Ambruso* Amgen Foundation Mari & Joseph Amoroso Laurel Anderson Forrest Andrews Dr. Jennifer Andrews & Dr. David Clark Anonymous* Rose Marie & Inocentes Arancon* Archdiocese of Los Angeles* Angelica Arevalo Cathleen Armstrong Sharon Arnett Cecelia & Jeffrey Assaf* Tram-Anh & Marc Aubertin 6
Margherita Aufmuth Charles Auringer Marilyn Ausen Kathleen & Ronald Auth* B Beverly Baird Virginia Baldinelli Nancy & William Barnett Theresa & Matthew Basolo Marlene Basso* William Battles* Bay Alarm Company Janie Beach Catherine & David Beatty* Dr. Carol Beatty Mary Anne & Richard Beck Jane Becker Connie & Paul Beingessner Vanessa Belmond Mary & Frank Bemis Guadalupe & Juan Benitez Joan Bennett Joann & Stan Benson Rebecca & John Bent* Isabella & Peter Benze Ellen Berryhill Julie & Ron Bertsch Shirley Bianco Elda & Douglas Bielanski Mary & Paul Bilger Katherine & David Billings* Jackalyn Black Smilja & Gary Blackmon Annette & Joe Blaine Joyce Blandin
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Anne & Richard Blankenship Donna Blasius-Pitzler Michele Bloomgren Geraldine Bloomgren Patti Bock Christine Bodnar Janice & Stephen Boggs Virginia Bojorquez Wanda & Blake Bolt Mary Bomba Rose & Deacon Kim Bond Terri Bond Nancy & John Borchard Joseph Borrege Virginia & Peter Botsford Sofia Bowden Corazon Boyce Anthony Bracken Dr. Francine Bradley* Ellen & Pat Bradshaw Catherine Brady Eileen & Bert Braig Rosa & Sean Braig Jane & Wesley Bratton Rosette Bravo-Nguyen Kathleen Breaux Michele Bries Anne Brown Barrie & Brian Brown Dolores Brown Jean Brown* Michelle Brown Victoria Brown Anne Brunasso Barbara Brunasso-Oliver* Charles & Michelle Bubnis*
More than 500 participants ran “across the world” from California to Rome by logging their miles in our 2021 virtual Nun Run. We raised $40,000 for SND outreach efforts
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MONTHLY MEMORIES
Debbie Buckingham Razel Buckner Maria Buckowski Ana & Bruno Buczkowski Carole Buerkle Diane Bukowczyk Eric Burg Carmela Burke Mirta & Paul Burns Wissal Buscemi Susan & Jay Butterfield Maria Brandts-Buys C Herman Cabrera Ana Cacao Shelley & Mark Calde* California Custom Design Jan & James Campanile Angela Canton Linda & Joseph Caravana Yolanda Carbone Helen & Henry Carls* Makiko Carlson Allan Carodan Ramona & Victor Carreon Diane & James Carter Jose Casas Julie Casonhua Susan Cass Terry Cassese Monica Castagnasso* Mary & Richard Cathcart Catholic Extension
Mary Joyce & Deacon Jerry Cellner Daniel Centurioni Lizette Cervantes Roland Chabot Chase Health Care Strategies LLC Angela Chavez & Christopher Vera Margaret Chen Marcie & Bernard Chin Margaret Christensen* Lorna & Clifford Christensen Julie Christensen Grace Cihanowyz Olivia Cisneros Ann Clark Susan Clarke Susan & John Clay Nancy Clements Pam & John Clendenning Olivia Close Ronald Code* Cecilia & Dave Coe* Sally Cogdill* Cohen Land Use Law, LLP Jen & Jason Coito Helen Collins* Pamela Collins Paul Collins Susan Collins Madeline & Aurelio Coluzzi* Martha & John Conti* Leisa Contreras
Marsha Conwill Joanne & Kenneth Cook Dana Coppa* Evan Cosgrove Margi Cosgrove Lupe & James Costello* William Costello Lisa Cote Elaine Huang & Michael Cotter Sandy & Robert Coultas Don Cribari Sandhya & David Crossley Victoria Crow Joseph Cruz Merle & Robert Culbert* Joann & Pat Cunningham Lana & Tim Curtin D Elizabeth & William Damianakes* Lisa Darling Laura Darling* Michelle & Pierre Dauphin* Abigail David Claudette & Geoffrey Davies Elaine & John Davis* Eileen Davis Martha & Richard DeBlois Cassandra & Robert Debusschere Jenniffer Deckard Anne & Michael Deddens*
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Noelle & John Deinken* Magali & Alicia Del Bueno Tristan Delaney Luke Delgado Claudia & Robert Dempster Joan & Charles Despain Suzanne DeVaney* Sylvia DeVillers Roseanne & Concezio Di Gregorio* Michael Di Tolla Marcelle & Brian Dicker Pam & Kenneth Diddie Janet & Neal Dixon Loan & Cong Do Kelley Dodd Elaine Dodge Lynda Doerner Matthew Dombrowski Brenda & Nicholas Dominguez Joaquin Dorado Nanette & Jim Doubler Marion Dougherty Beth Downing Kathryn & Patrick Doyle* Mary L. Doyle Mary Therese Doyle Silvia & Kevin Dretzka Helen Drislane* Sue Drisner DriveWise Auto, Inc. Norma Duffy* Carol & Patrick Duffy Elma Duke Edna & Peter Dumaual* Blanca & Timothy Duncan Margaret Dunn* Jean Dunvan Barbara & Richard Durand Mary & Armando Duron E Eniko Earley Sandi Elias Mary Jo & Ronald Elkins EMCOR Service Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. Maryellen & Thomas Emma 8
Ellen Eng Peggy & Carlos Enriquez Enterprise Fleet Management Patricia Erb & Brent Burley* Rosemary Erlinger* Theresa Esposito Jeffrey Esposito Roma Estrada F Linda & James Fabry Lucy & Randall Fahrbach* Diane & Gerald Fay* Debra & Salvatore Fazio Connie & Juan Felix Jack Fier Joan Fieweger Patti & William Figge Sharon Fischenich Brittney & David Fish Joan & Daniel Fisher Stephan Flascha* Msgr. Terrance Fleming Jill & Thomas Flood Sylvia Flores-Neal Lisa Foley Martha & James Ford Stewart Fordham Marlene Forthun James Fortuna Shannon & Russell Frazier* Rosemarie & Richard Freitas Elizabeth & George Freitas Karolyn & William Frick Kelly & Thomas Fritsch Kathleen & Mark Frystak* Lupe & Brian Fujita* Joan Funk Bethany & Thomas Furey G Sandra & Jose Gaitan Debra Gallagher Theresa & Michael Gallagher Christine & Siegfried Galonska* Joan & Epigmenio Galvan Clara & Luis Galvez
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Sr. Christine Syombua, East Africa Delegation Superior, gave an energizing update on the latest happenings in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. This LIVE event has become an annual tradition MARCH MONTHLY MEMORIES
Paul Gamba* Eileen & Marty Garcia Kathleen & Lawrence Garcia Lynn & Jerry Garcia Linda Garrett Carol & George Garris Tina Gath* Julie & Jesus Gavia Kathleen Gervais* Eileen Gibbs Mary Louise Giglio JoAnn & Arthur Gilbert Patricia & Samuel Gilchrist* Margaret & John Given Diane Glas Cherril Glazer Margaret & Donald Glynn Kathy & Stephen Godfrey* Robert Godfrey
Josephine Godinez Doris Goerisch Jo Ann Goff Anna Lissa Gonda Donna & William Gonzales Helena Gonzales Nancy & Michael Gonzales Darlene Goodman Laurie & Paul Goodman Annabelle Gordon Lynette Gordon Rachel & Howard Gottlieb* Tresa & Marc Gowland Michael Grams Thomas Grasmehr Patricia & Joe Graves Lucie & Renald Gregoire Darcy Griffin Jillian Grisafo Brian Grisin Catherine Gustafson Patricia Gutierrez Gabriel Guzman Patricia Guzman H Karen & David Habib* Tseganesh Haileselassie Marisa Hakala Lynn & Arthur Hall* Patricia & John Halliday Audrey & Deacon Joseph Hamamoto John Hamers* Kathleen Hamrock* Manolita & Stefan Hanson Lynn & Christopher Haqq Kim & Matthew Hardy Lola Hardy Charles Harley Michelle & Timothy Harrington Mary & Richard Harris Geoffrey Harris Mary & James Harrison* Harry Hartman Theresa Hausser* Agnes & Richard Havard* Laura & John Haydel*
Mattia & Thomas Healy* Mary Anne Hedrick* Marcia & Thomas Hellmuth Patrick Henehan Mike Henschel Gabriel Hernandez Judy & John Hernandez Leticia Hernandez Maria & Ruben Hernandez* Claire & John Hickey* Margaret & Gregory Higson* Sharon Ho Jenny Hoffman Stefanie & Gregory Holcomb Robert & Geraldine Hollingshead Joan Horan Kristina & Andrew Horan Peter Horan Kenneth & Beverly Horn* Lisa & Darin Hornbaker Madalyn Horton Patricia & John Horvath Julia Howard Howard Brown & Sons Auto Sales, Inc. Nora Howells*
Gemma & Shiao Hsieh Lori Hubbard* Peggy Hubbard* Joachim & Robert Huber Christine Hudson Nancy Huerta & Salvador Rodriguez Joseph Huggins Diane Hunn Alma Hurley Rev. Leon Hutton I-J Gabriella Ibarra Anne & Richard Interrante Michelle & Catherine Irwin Gloria & Richard Jacobs Regina Janosky* Patricia Jarnagin Katharina & Frank Jarvis Joan & Peter Jedrzejek Colleen Jennings Christopher Joe Ann-Marie Joe Sharon & Paul Joelson Lara Pucik-Johnson Linda & William Jones*
The new SNDUSA.ORG website launched, combining four regional websites as well as various national ministry office sites. Check out the new digital home for California news and updates at: https://sndusa.org/regions/#Losangeles
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Through the generosity of many donors, the Sisters of Notre Dame were able to open the A-level at Notre Dame Academy in 2019. This program is similar to a 2-year junior college education in the United States. Early in 2021, the first students took the Advanced level (A-level) Uganda National Exams, with these remarkable results: • The highest student average score in the Kibaale District • The best performing student in the district • 25% of the students received government sponsorship to attend university • 5 students ranked in the district’s top 10, and were the only girls
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MONTHLY MEMORIES
Lois & Timothy Jones* Maria & Raymond Jones* Patricia Jones* Rose Ann & Thomas Jones Sally & Carl Jones Susan & Vincent Jones* Bridget & Daniel Jordan* Marilyn Jorgensen* John Joseph Rhea Junge Dennis Jurcak K Amelia Kacena Anne Kahle* Catherine & William Kaiser Yelena Kaminsky
Barbara Karlton Kathryn Kassar* Mary & Thomas Katafiasz Julia Keim Heidi & Bruce Kelly Helen Kelly Ingrid & Edward Kelly* Kelly Rehabilitation Services Patricia Kennedy* Diana Kennedy & Spencer MacNeil Ann & George Kershaw* Patsy & James Kiesner Margaret King William Klenk Linda Kneidinger Judy Knight
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Knights of Columbus Council 12542, Long Beach, CA Knights of Columbus Council 9969, Moorpark, CA Knights of Columbus Council 5803, Simi Valley, CA Knights of Columbus Council 2498, Ventura, CA Knights of Columbus Council 8072, Westlake Village, CA Knights of Columbus Council 8436, San Antonio, TX Robyn & Michael Knoell Isolde & Richard Knudson Julianne Koehler Nancy Kofranek* Steve & Terri Korell Carol & Vladimir Kozina Patricia & Raymond Krakowski Zoe Krank Barbara Kringle Lynn & Edward Krol Thomas Krupa Mary & Berk Kusnierek L Ellen & James La Frieda Nancy & Robert LaBelle Carolyn & Lee Ladwig Mark & Suzanne Langford Sarah & Damien Latty LaVonne Laughlin Christine & Dave Lavendier Al Lavorato Robyn & Jeff Lavorato Dorothy & John Lawson Judy Lazar Reiko & Melvin Le Beauf Patricia & Robert Leamy Margaret LeDuff Margaret & Michael LeDuff Kathleen & James Lee William Lee Anna Leh Farelyn Lehane Leslie & John Lenko Yvonne & George Leung Oi Sue Leung
Kristina Leveque Patricia Libby Virginia & Thomas Liederbach* Debbie & Dick Lieu Barbara Lillis Salome & Benito Lim Joanna & Hector Lima Ann Lindahl Kim & Mark Lindaman Sharon Gordon-Link Jean Linn Lindy Lizenbery Lloyd’s Plumbing, Inc. Lois & Peter Lofy* Elizabeth & Joseph Loll* Judith Long Sean Marie & Gregory Long Dennis & Jeannette Longwill* Tam & Greg Lontok Carolyn & Curtis Lorenz Kathleen Lorick Christine Loscalzo Maryanne Lovell Emalyn Lovitt Carla & Raymond Lowe Linda Lower Patricia Lownes Gerard Luk-Pat Ann Lutz Kristin & Ken Lynch M Dina & Jeff Mabry Marilou & Linesto Macahilig* Kathleen & Drew Madrigal Shareen & Victor Magana Sr. Christina Maggi
Rocio Encinas-Magpantay Christine & Stephen Maguin Linda & Robert Maguire Connie Maguire Nancy Mahoney* Anne Mai Lynette & Richard Malfatti Steven Maline Kathleen & Gary Mallaley Mary Manica Marianne Mansour Molly & John Marcello* Mary Pilar Marcus Joanne & Edward Marek Raymond Marquez Patricia & Mark Marsolino* Roslyn Martich* Lilly Martinez Mayra Martinez Rose Martinez Barbara & Felix Masci Jacqueline & Kevin Mason Dolores Mattern Miriam and John Matulich Anna Mc Verry* Hillary McCarthy Rita McClellan Patricia & Robert McDonald Carroll & Jack McEachern* June McGahey Patricia & John McGlynn John McGreevy Beverly McGuire Jean & Gary McHatton* Frank McHugh* Catherine Lazaran-McKee Rosemary & Robert McLarty Kevin McNamara
Frances & David McNamee* Mary & William McTomney Yolanda & Deacon Richard Medina Ventura Medina Anne & Michael Megowan Ellahe & Robert Mernick Jane Meros Betty & Louis Merritt Renee & James Meskauskas Ronald Meyer* Tessa & Jeffrey Michaels Elizabeth & Kim Middleton Joseph Miles Terry Miller Michael Miller Ann Marie & Brian Miller Marc Milnes Clairemarie Minez Msgr. Lorenzo Miranda Ardi & Risjar Moeis Lynette Monaco Karen and Paul Montagna Susana Montano Kathleen & John Moohr* Raymond Moon* Crystal Mooney Maureen & David Morehouse Catalina Morell Christina & David Moreno Denise & Christopher Morris* Polly & Robert Morris Yvette Moss Lila Moulton Karen & Victor Moy* Allison Moyer Judy & Jerry Mulenburg* Margaret & Ralph Mulhern*
Warmer days and a brighter outlook on the pandemic prompted a series of gatherings of Sisters and Associates in a local park. Associate Jim Ford and Sr. Shawn Marie Doyle enjoyed reconnecting in person.
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Sr. Richardlyn Jones and Sr. Louise Marie Hlavac began ministry at Our Lady of Peace School in North Hills, California. Sr. Richardlyn (seated) took on the monumental task of organizing and opening a school library.
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MONTHLY MEMORIES
Jeanne & Laurence Murray Susan & Brian Murrieta N John Nachazel Rae & Michael Nastacio Francisco Navarro Kevin Nazal Marian Nelson Sadhana & Ratnakar Neurgaonkar Margarita & Oscar Nevarez
Sylvia Nevarez Teri & Mike Nicholls Erin & Therese Norris Charles Northcross Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles Tonya Noyola Phyllis Nugent Rev. Brian Nunes Ana Nunez* Margarita Nunez Patricia & Terry Nystrom*
Global Update: Sunday, Sept. 12 was predicted to be a very hot day in Thousand Oaks! A cool breeze, the joy of fellowship and the global update presentation by Sr. Kristin Battles, SND Superior General, Sr. Kathleen Burns and Sr. Mary Ann Culpert, made it an awesome reminder of God’s goodness and provident care. This event was the first regional COVID-careful celebration!
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O Sharon O’Boyle John O’Brien Jennifer Ocegueda-Reynosa & Fidencio Reynosa Sharon O’Connor* Kara O’Keefe Melody & Kevin O’Keefe Marie & Charles Olguin* Mary Beth & Richard Ols Thuy & Joe Onstott Jacklin Ortega Angela & John Ortiz Rick Ostrich Sarah Otterstrom P Maximilian Paetzold* Patty Pamaran Paul Panetta Thomas Panno* Patty Papps Victoria Park Martha & Robert Parke Eve Parker Gloria Parra Janet Parrone* Therese & Thomas Pasadyn Rikki Pashen Joan Pastor Carol Patnaud* Judy & Timothy Paulson Sandra & Thomas Pavick* Eugene Pawlik* Dawn & James Peerson* Mary & Louis Peeters
Nathan Pelz Consuelo & Sergio Perez Joanne & Reese Perkins Cynthia & Douglas Perry Sheri & Nick Petrisca Mary Joy & Gerard Petry Catherine Philipovitch Margaret & James Phillips Judy & James Pingel Concetta Piro Kristin & George Pitt Christine & Michael Pohlen Marianne & Carlos Porras, Jr. Betsy & Chuck Potts* Marian Power Peter Prado Noreen Pucik* Antoinette Pugh Larissa Purnelll Q-R Theresa Quandt Mary Jo & Luis Quevedo Janet & Lawrence Quilici* Annemarie Quinto Bettie & Willam Randel Jeri Ransen* Linda & Randy Rawe Ryan Raypon Red Rooster III Inc. Jeanine and Ronald Redell Sharon & Deacon Jack Redmond Rosemary & Joseph Redmond Kathy & Don Reese Susan Reineck Amy Jo & Marc Reinoso Rose & Marek Relich Adele Rennie* Sandra Repede Retirement Fund for Religious Mary Alice & Michael Reyburn* Lourdes & David Reynolds Vicki & John Rezzo* Chad Ribordy Mary Ricci Jennifer & Nathan Rickard
Larry Riggs Runda Riley Caren & Richard Rios Nicole Rittenhouse Leticia & William Ritter Liliana Rivas Margie & Frank Rivoli David Robbins Greg & Barbara Robson Hugo Roche Lisa & Gary Rodenbucher Sheryl & Patrick Rogers Margaret Rogers Julie & William Roland Vanessa Romano* Helen Ronan Erin & Adrian Rosales Sandra Rosas Colette & Keith Rosenkranz Gaille & Jack Roth Erick Rubalcava Heather Rubalcava Ida Rubin* Marti Ruble Kathleen Ruddy Sarah & Peter Ruffing Patricia Rumble* Mary Jean & Robert Rumer* Robert Rutherford Arlene Rutkofske
S Alison & Carl Sain* Kathy & Art Salazar Alex Salcedo Teresita & Tony Sales Cindy Salomon Barbara & Gregory Salzman Barbara & Jose Sanchez Carolyn & Gary Sanchez Janis & Robert Sanchez Luz & Leo Sanchez* Billy Marie Sanders* Melodie Santana William Santangelo Gabriela Santos Claudia Santos Cynthia & Douglas Sassen John Sauder Robyn & John Sauers Patricia & Jeffrey Sauser Jacqueline & Kurt Sauter Margaret Sawatsky-Smith & Warren Smith Victoria & William Sawtelle* Alice & Robert Scheiperpeter* Frank Schillo Maria & David Schinderle Lynne & Thomas Schlarbaum* Danielle & Andrew Schlei* Beth Schoettle Kathryn Schrillo*
Eight Sisters of Notre Dame celebrated their milestone anniversaries in religious life on Oct. 16, 2021 with a liturgy and reception. The liturgy was Livestreamed and it is archived on sndusa.org.
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Sr. Domnic Jones and the SNDs at St. Dominic’s Community in Eagle Rock made dozens of fringe blankets as gifts to be given to at-risk youth through the Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services. Optimist provides 24/7 residential care for probation and foster youth, operates a Community Mental Health program, a Temporary Shelter Care Facility for unsheltered young girls, and a Foster Family and Adoptions program.
FALL MONTHLY MEMORIES
Theresa Schultz Rose & Alvin Schultz Barbara & Richard Schumacher Edna & Paul Schumacher Denise Hart & Daniel Schwala JoAnn Schwartz Mary Ann & John Schweppe Ann & Thomas Sciortino Gloria & Andrew Scott Marion Scott* Linda Scuderi Alice & Charles Segars Irene & Robert Segura Mary Sehl Rachel Shaw Lisa & Robert Shaw Shaw HR Consulting, Inc. Vivien Shea
Patricia & John Sheehan* Deborah & Francis Shelley Aimee Shirrell Agnes Shtogren Susan Shum Glabe & Marc Siegfriedt Patricia & Joseph Simmons Dorothy Sinclair Carol Slavin Rebecca Smissen Patricia Smith Deirdre & Deacon David Smith Cynthia & Jon Smock Lisa & Joseph Smock Joan & Samuel Smock* Juliette Smookler Fay Soesanto Neil Soice Norbert Sutter
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Amber Spahr Michele & Russell Spoto* Francine Sprigel St. Bartholomew Church, Long Beach, CA St. Jude the Apostle Church* Westlake Village, CA St. Paul the Apostle Church Los Angeles, CA Laura & Joseph Staines Mary Staley Carol & Walter Stanley* Rebecca & Brian Stanley* Staples Construction Company, Inc. Noot Stapleton Sydney Stein Patricia & Dale Stephens Angela Stern Patricia & Paul Stevens* Cathy & Bob Stevens Virginia Stolarz-Bauer* Ann Storc MaryAnn Strom Lisa Stupar Sandi & James Stutzman Kathleen Succa Mary Ellen & John Sullivan* Christopher Sundberg Norbert Sutter Rose Mary & Robert Swanstrom Mary Swartz Thomas Swyney T Lisa & John Tarn Maria & Robert Tarn Mayra & Steve Tarn Ardell Taylor Cecilia Terminel Ann & Manuel Terrazas Steve Terry Judie & Gary Tetzlaff David Tetzlaff Lawrence Thackery The Alvarez Firm Anne & Gus Theobald*
Joan & Jerome Thomas Maureen & Ross Thomas Laura & Derek Thomson Barbara Tillman Pauline & Michael Timoney Sheryl Tirol Tisna Tjahjana Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services LLC ThiThoa Ton Ellen & Bruno Tonin* Polly & Mark Toohey Eduardo Torres Teresa Torrijos Mary Suzanne Tracy Gloria Tracy* Ella Tran Carmencita Trinidad Patty Tudman Linda Turgeon Lisa Tyler Mary & Edward Tynan U-V Jovi Usude Jane Valentin Theresa Valenzuela Jose Valles Donald Vanasse* Dorothy Vandendriessche Deborah VanDeudekom Varenita Hipolita Vargas Adrian Varni Heidi Vass Ryan Vaughan Kathy & Douglas Veazey Mirtha & Rocco Vespe Theodore Vierra Susan Vigo* Elizabeth & Alan Vincelette W Anita Wagner Sally & Darryl Wallace* Patricia & Charles Wallace Rita & Robert Walter Chei & Kim Wang
Linda & Bruce Warner Michelle & Derek Warner Jessie & Calvin Weddle Francine & Jerry Weisbecker Anne Wells* Loraine Westhafer Mary Whitney Thelma Williams Gloria & Jon Williams* Robert Wilson Susan Wilson Judy Winston Allen Wisniewski Karen & Patrick Withers Madeleine Wojciechowski Susan Womack Sheila & Terry Wonders Amy and Peter Wong Gregory Wong Susan & William Wood Irene & Joseph Woodall Frances & Henry Workman Amy Wykert
Y-Z Paula Yermasek YLI San Buenaventura #160 Jacqueline & Michael Zapf* Carol & John Zegarac Diane & Lee Zimmerman Lisa & Jerry Zins Fran Zonfrillo
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!
Several Sisters of Notre Dame joined in the Mass of Thanksgiving at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura for its elevation to a minor basilica on Sunday, Dec. 19. This photo shows Sr. Jan Marie Villalobos, Sr. Betty Mae Bienlein, Sr. Rebekah Kennedy and Sr. Anncarla Costello participating in the candlelight procession before the liturgy.
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PA R T N E R S I N H O P E
Through The Wolbring Legacy Society With gratitude to Patricia Margaret Kennedy The Sisters of Notre Dame offer their heartfelt gratitude to Pat Kennedy for her generous, unrestricted bequest. A former member of the congregation, Pat maintained her deep love for the spirit and mission of the community and her friendship with many of the sisters. Pat became acquainted with the SNDs as a student at Notre Dame Academy High School in Los Angeles and upon her graduation, joined the community in 1965. Discerning that her call was to serve God as a lay person, Pat pursued her MBA at UCLA and was recruited into a successful career with IBM. Her high school buddy, Sandy Hamers Pavick, remembers that Pat could brighten any day with her sharp Irish wit and humor. “She was a very caring and generous individual, and she brought a strong work ethic to public service in her local community. Pat was the kind of friend you could always count on, her thoughtfulness was priceless...” Pat’s early retirement allowed her more time for her passions—friends, family, travel and winemaking. Ever the educator, she also found joy in teaching English as a Second Language at Our Lady of Refuge Parish in San Jose. Her students’ first languages were Spanish or Vietnamese, and at her celebration of life they shared their appreciation for her devotion and kindness. Pat passed into eternity peacefully and unexpectedly in her San Jose home in July, 2018. Her Sisters of Notre Dame are committed to sharing her most cherished values with those entrusted to our care. Godspeed, dear friend! 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, S.N.D. 1776 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-917-3714 or lmegaffin@sndusa.org 16 2021 Impact Report, California Region
NUN RUN 2022: ...hundreds on the way to heaven on foot! With the involvement of so many friends, we raised more than $65,000 this year! All revenue from this event supports the SND Life & Ministry Fund, enabling the sisters to respond to the pressing needs of the times through spiritual, educational and social outreach. Thank you again and be assured of the prayerful good wishes of the SNDs around the world.
Thank you to our generous sponsors! PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Cohen Land Use Law, LLP Enterprise Fleet Management Knights of Columbus St. Timothy Council #1355, Los Angeles St. John’s Seminarians, Camarillo
SILVER SPONSORS The Alvarez Law Firm Custom Printing, Inc. EMCOR Mesa Energy Systems 4 Imprint Knights of Columbus Father Leheny Council #5007, North Hills Knights of Columbus San Buenaventura Council #2498, Ventura Lloyd’s Plumbing Our Lady of Peace Parish, North Hills St. Paschal Baylon Men’s Club, Thousand Oaks Shaw HR Consulting Staples Construction Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services, LLC UCLA Health
Star Station & Automotive by Luna Stutzman Plating Thrivent Financial
FRIENDS OF THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME Howard Brown & Sons Auto Sales, Inc. Knights of Columbus Adolfo Camarillo Council #5282, Camarillo Knights of Columbus Simi Valley Council #5803, Simi Valley Kona Ice Young Ladies Institute #160 San Buenaventura
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Special thanks and congratulations to everyone who participated in the Eighth Annual Nun Run! With more than 700 registrations, 18 Community Service Fair exhibitors and many volunteers and cheerleaders, approximately 800 were on the move for good on Saturday, February 5 at the La Reina High School & Middle School campus. In addition, 325 students at St. Julie Primary School in Buseesa, Uganda ran at their school in support of the Nun Run.
Congratulations to these INDIVIDUAL and TEAM winners. FASTEST FEMALE RUNNERS #1 Cristina Lowry, 18:25 #2 Cassidy Kajita, 21:39 #3 Morgan Conway, 21:58 FASTEST MALE RUNNERS #1 Liam Papavasiliou, 17:49 #2 Corey McMahon, 18:02 #3 Alex Papavasiliou, 19:19 MOST MILES LOGGED IN VIRTUAL EVENT #1 Catherine Philipovitch, 65.8 miles #2 Emelia Reinoso, 48.05 miles #3 Debra Gallagher, 27 miles FRIENDS & FAMILY TEAM AWARDS Horan Siblings and Friends 26 runners $3,825 in donations
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TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS 1st Knights of Columbus Council 8072 - Westlake Village - $7,765 Gary Tetzlaff, Captain 2nd Running Robbins - $4,860 Sr. Regina Robbins, Captain 3rd LA Star Steppers - $2,925 Sr. Judeen Julier, Captain TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS 1st Maria Tarn - $3,125 2nd Gary Tetzlaff - $2,705 3rd Sr. Joan Schlotfeldt - $1,325 SCHOOL TEAM AWARDS #1 St. Paschal Baylon School Bears 87 runners #2 St. Jude the Apostle School 85 runners
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE 9TH ANNUAL NUN RUN on SATURDAY, FEB. 4, 2023!
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