Impact Report March 2023

Impact Report California Region

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.

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Cover photo: Sr. Rosaria Park cheers on a Notre Dame Learning in our annual Nun Run. 2022 Impact Report, Center Californiapreschooler Region

Make it a habit Dear Friends,

As it happens, the theme for our 2023 Nun Run expressed a proverb that is essential for personal growth and fulfillment. To “make it a habit” has both positive and negative implications: building habits to pray, read, or relax; or stopping habits of procrastinating, nail-biting or multi-tasking. It doesn’t take much time to recognize that good habits are the stepping stones to a life of joy and peace.

As Sisters of Notre Dame, we recognize that there are many different attitudes and behaviors which are essential for a healthy lifestyle—spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and so much more. Embracing “one heart, one hope, one mission” means that we seek a unity of life from good habits, all in the spirit of the Gospel. And we all know that life is full of ripple effects--opportunities for us to be inspired by the habits of our companions. We hope that this 2022 Impact Report provides highlights of our life and mission which encourage you as well.

In particular, we thank and honor our donors of 2022 whose habits of generosity enable us to touch so many lives. Quite often, the impact of a habit is hidden— both in the immediate moment and in the long-term. Yet we know for certain that the kindness of thousands of donors over the years has been an awesome blessing from our good and provident God, a means to make “one heart, one hope, one mission” a powerful reality. Thank you for making a habit of being our partners in mission! We hope you enjoy seeing the impact of your kindness.

Blessings always, Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D. Director of Mission Advancement Services

The 2022 Jubilee found many Associates of the Sisters of Notre Dame gathered for the celebration. They carry the SND charism, spirit and mission into the habits of their daily lives.

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Celebrating our Jubilarians During 2022, the Sisters of Notre Dame of the California region honored 10 Jubilarians for their lives of consecration for a combined 550 years. Their theme for the July 29 celebration, “Celebrating with Grateful Hearts,” comes to life in these personal testimonials.

Sr. M. Kathleen Burns | 40 Years Describe your vocation story in six words Taken by Jesus’ life and message

Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

My mom was and is a great mentor for me. She modeled for me deep faith, a very balanced spirituality, a healthy sense of humor, a love for Mary, the Church, and a zeal for sharing the message of Jesus with others. She served as a catechist for children with special needs for over 40 years, and she was always a great support for me in my vocation.

What do you love most about being an SND? The first time I met the sisters while I was in high school, I felt right at home. What drew me then, and now, was the community spirit -we enjoy being together! What unites us is our love for Christ and his mission and this impels us out to others. It gives me great joy to see our sisters around the world sharing in the mission of Jesus with that same joy and energy.

How has your spirituality changed over the years?

Over the years, I have become more open, free and balanced. As an Ignatian community, we are called to see God in all things. As I have grown, I have become more sensitive to God’s movements in daily events and have not seen my life so compartmentalized. As St. Julie says, “In whatever way God comes to us, he is always welcome.”

Sr. M. Anncarla Costello | 50 Years

Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

It has been a blessing for me to have many important mentors. The women with whom I have lived and whom I call “my sisters” have all touched my life. In particular I’m grateful to: Sr. M. Regina Robbins for guiding me to cherish my vocation as God’s great gift; Sr. Doris Marie McDonald for encouraging me to be the best teacher I could be; Sr. M. Sujita Kallupurakkathu for showing me her passionate love for the mission of Jesus; and Sr. Mary Faith Clarke, SNJM, for modeling her gentle apostolic spirit as a woman of the Church.

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What do you love most about being an SND? I love being a member of a wonderful community of awesome members. I love the opportunity to serve God’s people in so many different ways over the years— as co-sister, as teacher, as community administrator, as archdiocesan employee.

How has your spirituality changed over the years?

Over the years my spirituality has deepened although I have always seen my relationship with Jesus as a spousal relationship and my service to God’s people has always been the expression of my love for him.

Sr. Marie Paul Grech | 50 years

Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

Sr. M. St. Charles Neuhausel was an inspiration and mentor to me. We were colleagues at St. Bonaventure High School, and it was evident that the students truly loved her, especially the boys.

When she would walk into a room, the boys would stand, not out of obligation, but out of respect. Even under stress, she was incredibly gracious, calm and affirming. Personally, I found her to be very broad-minded and eager to share her experiences with a younger sister as a way to empower a new generation.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

When I was teaching boys at St. Bonaventure High School, they were potentially going off to Vietnam. Life and death realities were imminent. This possibility gave them a perspective and wisdom that you don’t often find in high school students.

And they passed that perspective and wisdom on to me.

How has your spirituality changed over the years?

In my young days, I thought that doing was all important. With the years, doing has taken a back seat--being present to whomever I’m with is far more important.

It’s all a matter of being present to the graces of the moment.

Sr. M. Judeen Julier | 50 years

Describe your vocation story…

I loved spending time in prayer. My mother had taught me to have a relationship with Jesus by her own simple prayer life. In high school, I also loved my science classes and decided to pursue a college degree in Medical Technology at the University of Southern California. With God’s grace, I came to realize that I could be of more help to others as A PUBLICATION OF THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME

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a Sister of Notre Dame, the congregation that I knew and loved after being taught by the sisters for 12 years.

How have your ministry experiences impacted your life?

Over the past 50 years I have been privileged to serve in a variety of ministries– elementary education, parish ministry, community leadership, and hospital chaplaincy. Wherever I have ministered, I was blessed by interactions with our diverse Southern California population. My life has been enriched as I engaged with people of so many different ethnic backgrounds. I see all as God’s children with many gifts to share. Living and working together, as we learn from each other, can lead to a society where peace and love are evident. As a Sister of Notre Dame, I hope I am a witness of respect for all. I live in hope, continuing to proclaim God’s goodness and provident care in the future.

Sr. M. Jolisa Lazaro | 50 years

Who was one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

The late Sr. Mary Sheila Faye was an important mentor for me. I found her to be real, human and very kind, not just to me but also to my family. She showed us an inclusive and welcoming spirit, especially when I was discerning entering the SNDs with such a strong German background. Knowing my desire to teach diverse children and give them an opportunity to know their talents, she encouraged me with the words, “You can do whatever you like because you have a very good heart.”

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

Going to the Philippines to teach English was particularly meaningful. I was able to see and experience firsthand where my parents and sister were born. While there, I received insight into my family’s ethnic values, especially being community-oriented, building community, and showing hospitality to all people. I observed that all of life is precious and that all of life is one.

What do you love most about being an SND? As an SND, I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many families from diverse backgrounds (especially St. Lawrence of Brindisi in Watts and St. Rose of Lima in Maywood) and to offer them hope. In listening to their stories, I’ve recognized many blessings in my own life and I’ve become eternally grateful.

Sr. M. Florette Adams | 60 years

Who was one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

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to become an aspirant at Notre Dame Academy in Los Angeles. During high school, I lived with other girls who also had a desire to learn about a vocation to religious life with the SNDs. I never saw Sr. Florette during those years, but we communicated regularly. Later, she was assigned to California in the 1970s and it was a grace to have her nearby. Sr. Florette continued mentoring and accompanying me on my journey. Her understanding and encouragement always helped me in my determination to follow the call to Notre Dame.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

As a Sister of Notre Dame, I’ve had many meaningful experiences in ministry. I particularly cherish the opportunity to teach little children for over 25 years, especially the privilege of preparing them for their First Holy Communion. Later, I specialized in teaching them different forms of music, which helped me discover the gifts God gave me. I continued developing these gifts and appreciating how special these children were—to God and to me.

Sr. Betty Mae Bienlein | 60 years

Who is your favorite saint or inspirational person, and why?

Over the years, I have developed a deep appreciation for the 12th century Beguines of Northeastern Europe, especially Hildegard of Bingen. Their scholarship, mystical experiences of God and spiritual leadership provided a way for many European Christian women to respond to the signs of their times and to their own spiritual needs and vocation. What great role models they are for us as consecrated women religious many centuries later!

Who was one important mentor who accompanied you on your life journey?

Sr. Thomas Bernard MacConnell, CSJ, accompanied me for about 30 years. She was a wise and prayerful woman who made a tremendous impact on my life—and for the opportunity to journey with her, I am forever grateful.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

There have been many ministry experiences which I find meaningful and transformative. As an elementary school teacher and administrator in the inner city, I experienced genuine human joy in the midst of immigrants’ challenges and dire poverty. The privilege of being present to the children at Notre Dame Learning Center Preschool is heart-warming! Our play-based approach to preschool fosters simplicity and wonder in their hearts, something that their parents deeply appreciate. But what is probably most meaningful are the intimate, transformational moments that I share with spiritual directees and hospice patients.

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Sr. M. Regina Robbins | 60 years

Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

The most important and influential mentor in my life has been my mother. Her genuine and simple faith, her attractive personality and respect for the goodness in every person always inspired me.

Her presence as a reliable adult who listened to me and could give wise advice, is something I try to imitate. In grade school my middle school teachers, Sr. Clare Marie Gerke and Sr. Mary Lenore Bott, were skilled teachers who reflected authentic faith and understanding for our age group.

When I interact with middle school girls at La Reina today, I often think of these two teachers.

What do you love most about being an SND? Being a Sister of Notre Dame fits with who I am. I love the energy, creative vision, style of religious life and sense of community. I love the vibrant internationality centered in Rome, which keeps me so aware of the world-wide human community.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

Although I can look back on many meaningful ministry experiences, those related to formation stand out, helping novices and seminarians discern their vocation, fostering their personal prayer and growth, and encouraging them to discover and become their best. Spiritual direction and giving retreats to women religious are also highlights.

Sr. M. Karlynn Werth | 60 years

Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

At Notre Dame Academy, Sr. M. St. Charles Neuhausel was my religion and chemistry teacher. During my senior year, I became a postulant and her help with chemistry was invaluable. I also had the privilege of living with Sr. St. Charles from 1971 until 1977, when she taught at St. Bonaventure High School and I was principal at Our Lady of the Assumption School. Sr. St. Charles was a great example of fidelity to her religious vocation and she guided and inspired me in my early years of community leadership. She was a devoted educator and I know she was very well-respected by her colleagues at St. Bonaventure. To all who knew her, she was encouraging and uplifting—a real community person. We have a phrase in SND lingo that really describes Sr. St. Charles, “she was a good scout…”

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What was a meaningful experience in your ministries and why was it meaningful to you?

Over the years, I loved being an educator because of the many opportunities this ministry provided me. I especially enjoyed challenging the children during those difficult junior high years. My life was also touched by what I learned from families of various races and cultures.

Sr. M. Joann Schlarbaum | 70 years

Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

One SND who inspired me over the years was Sr. Mary Antonita Biegansky, an example of vision and balance. As superior, principal and eighth grade teacher, she amazed me. As she aged, she accepted her limitations with patience and courage, especially as her eyesight failed. While visiting her in the infirmary one day, she shared something she had read, “I want to get to know Jesus if I’m going to spend an eternity with him.” That remark has stayed with me through the years.

What do you love most about being an SND? Having been an SND for 70 years, I count every day a blessing because it is serving Christ and serving others. Through the years of teaching, administration and other ministries, I pray that somehow seeds have been planted in minds and hearts that will serve them in the future.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

As moderator of Christian service, I spent time with students serving various organizations, including Catholic Worker in Los Angeles. It was such an inspiration to assist in serving food to so many. We also listened to the people’s stories of misfortune and shared some hope. I still treasure those times of visiting Catholic Worker and appreciate all the good they do in the spirit of Dorothy Day.

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Thank You To Our Donors

We offer our profound gratitude to each individual and organization that made a donation during 2022! 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 Barbara Aanerud Helene Acton* Susan Adamich Carole & Alan Adams* Janell & David Adams Leonard Adams Christina & John Ahearn Pearl & Henry Ahn Kelly Akins* Belinda & Salvador Alba Rosalinda & Eduardo Alcantara Lorna Alcaraz Vanessa Alcaraz Josephine & John Alfano Rebecca & Francis Aliberte Susan Allen Gary Altmanshofer Natalie Alvarez Olivia & Rose Marie Alvarez AmazonSmile Foundation Mari & Joseph Amoroso Roger Blaze Anderson Elizabeth & Wilfredo Ang

Rosemarie & Abraham Angeles Anonymous* Archdiocese of Los Angeles* Cathleen Armstrong Sharon Arnett Ronald Aseoche Cecelia & Jeffrey Assaf* Fredalaine Au Tram-Anh & Donald Aubertin Sunae Aum Charles Auringer Kathleen & Ronald Auth* Marta Avila Margaret & Anthony Avila B Wallace & Joyce Bachelder Patricia & Vernon Bales Carmen & Miguel Banuelos Gina & David Barackman Anna Barcenas Philip & Wini Barry Theresa & Matthew Basolo* Deborah Battaglini William Battles*

Msgr. Gary Bauler Mary Baur* Lizabeth Bautista Dr. Carol Beatty Janet & John Beccaria Mary & Frank Bemis Joan Bennett Joann & Stanley Benson* Rebecca & John Bent* Isabella & Peter Benze Marijean Berry Jessica Bessette Shirley Bianco Elda & Douglas Bielanski Shari & David Bienlein* Katherine & David Billings* Linda Bizzelle* Oliver Bjorkstrand Kristen Blachley Annette & Joe Blaine Joyce Blandin Anne & Richard Blankenship* Thomas Bleich Michele Bloomgren Christine Bodnar Virginia Bojorquez

Archbishop Jose Gomez and these sisters share some jubilee banter.

LAUGHTER

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Sr. Lisa Megaffin shared a moment of hope with a homeless young adult who aged out of foster care.

WORKS OF MERCY

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Wanda & Blake Bolt Mary Bomba Rose & Joseph Bond Terri Bond Joseph Borrege June & George Boskovich Virginia & Peter Botsford* Corazon Boyce Anthony Bracken Dr. Francine Bradley* Ellen & Joseph Bradshaw Eileen & Bert Braig Rosa & Sean Braig Brenda Bravo Jacqueline Brewer Jean & Matt Bridges

Community prayer before a sister undertakes a long journey is a cherished tradition. Sr. Marie Paul Grech raises her hand in blessing over Sr. Leanne Hubbard.

PRAYER

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Michele Bries Leslie Broderick Dolores Brown* Victoria Brown* Teresa & Carl Brueggmann Barbara Brunasso – Oliver* Kathryn & Bryan Bruno Debbie Buckingham Razel Buckner Ana Maria & Bruno Buczkowski Carole Buerkle* Donald Burch Carmela Burke Patricia Erb & Brent Burley* Lauren & Michael Burns Stephen Burns Warren & Susan Butterfield Maria Brandts – Buys C Ana Cacao Shelley & Mark Calde* Jan & James Campanile Irma & Steven Canzano Joseph & Linda Caravana Jose Casas Susan Cass Darby Catalano Mary & Richard Cathcart Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries Mary Joyce & Deacon Jerry Cellner Sainath Chandavarkar Marcie & Bernard Chin Margaret Christensen* Lorna & Clifford Christensen Sandra & Robert Christian

Jackie & Bob Churner* Janis & Bruce Clark Brandi Clausen* Susan & John Clay Alice Clayson Nancy Clements Pamela Bourgeois & John Clendenning Olivia Close Ronald Code* Cecilia & Dave Coe* Sally Cogdill* Eloise & Charles Cohen Cohen Land Use Law, LLP Ann & Jose Coito Jen & Jason Coito Helen Collins* Pamela Collins Mailyn Collis Madeline & Aurelio Coluzzi* Colleen Comeaux Shirley & Lawrence Conniff Martha & John Conti* Leisa Contreras Marsha G. Conwill* Joanne & Kenneth Cook Carol & Eugene Cooper* Monica Cooper Mario Cordina Lauren Cosgrove Margi Cosgrove Lupe & James Costello* Catherine & Richard Cota* Michael Cotter Sandy & Robert Coultas* Joanne Cowan Catherine & Steven Crear Dom Cribari Joanne Testa - Cross

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The second grade at St. Jude the Apostle School in Westlake Village hosted a dinner for religious and clergy as part of their study of religious vocations. Sr. Luellen Boeglin is shown here with her new buddy.

INTERGENERATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

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Sandhya & David Crossley Joseph Cruz Margaret & Hector Cuellar Joann & Patrick Cunningham Custom Printing Andrew Czubiak D Laura Darling* Lisa Darling Michelle & Pierre Dauphin* Abigail David Carol Davis Donna & Leonard Davis Eileen Davis Elaine & John Davis* Martha & Richard De Blois Ravinda Gihan de Silva Anne & Michael Deddens* Mary Dedeaux Noelle & John Deinken* Linda Delescale Luke Delgado

Melissa & Joseph Demer Suzanne DeVaney* Ellen Devericks* Sylvia DeVillers Marcelle & Brian Dicker Roseanne & Concezio Di Gregorio* Michael Di Tolla* Pamela & Kenneth Diddie* Barbara Dimick Loan & Cong Do Elaine Dodge Matthew Dombrowski* Maria Luisa Domingo Brenda & Nicholas Dominguez Mary Lou Donohue Paul Dorr Margaret Dottavio Nanette & James Doubler Marion Dougherty Beth Ann Downing Kathryn & Patrick Doyle* Marianne Doyle Mary Majella Doyle Katie Drager Silvia & Kevin Dretzka Helen Drislane* Sue Drisner D-Tek Manufacturing Carol & Patrick Duffy* Elma Duke Edna & Peter Dumaual* Blanca & Timothy Duncan Margaret Dunn* Jean Dunvan Lisa & Robert Durham Gordon Durich Rachel Dvorak E Joanne & Edward Earl* Sheila Houde – Eickhoff* Rev. Thomas Elewaut Sandra Elias Mary Jo & Ronald Elkins Katherine Ellis Maryellen & Thomas Emma Ellen & Albert Eng Peggy & Carlos Enriquez Rosemary Erlinger*

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Theresa Esposito F Debra & Salvatore Fazio Janet Fettig Joan Fieweger* Patti & William Figge Joan & Daniel Fisher* Rose Fisher Thomas & Jill Flood Lisa Foley Martha & James Ford Marlene Forthun* James Fortuna Jo Ann Foster Letitia & Andrew Fox* Shannon & Russell Frazier* Summer Frein Elizabeth & George Freitas Kelly & Thomas Fritsch Traci Fryhoff Kathleen & Mark Frystak* Lupe & Brian Fujita* Joan Funk G Sandra & Jose Gaitan* Debra Gallagher Theresa & Michael Gallagher Christine & Siegfried Galonska* Joan & Epigmenio Galvan Paul Gamba* Eileen & Marty Garcia Jill & Alex Garcia Kathleen & Lawrence Garcia Lynn & Jerry Garcia Lilia & Frank Garcia Michael Garofolo* Tina Gath* Florecita & Miguel Gatilao Julieta & Jesus Gavia Analia & Joseph Gehley Irene & Donald Gerety* Eileen Gibbs* Mary Louise Giglio* JoAnn & Arthur Gilbert* Patricia Gilchrist* Joan & Vincent Giuliano Diane Glas*

Jacinta Glennon Ofelia Godinez Josephine Goff Kristina Goldman Donna & William Gonzales Nancy & Michael Gonzales* Laurel & Paul Goodman Julia Goodus* Annabelle Gordon Lynette Gordon Rachel & Howard Gottlieb* Renate Gottschalk Charlotte Govero Marguerite & Dick Goyne* Annamaria & Curtis Graham Deborah & Scott Graham Deede Anne & Joseph Granatelli Patricia & Joe Graves Julie Grazia Lucie Renald Gregoire* Susan Griffith* Mary & Robert Griley Kathleen & Paul Grimes Pat & Marc Groff Hannah & Robert Grossman Cathy Gustafson Gabriel Guzman Patricia Guzman H Marisa Hakala Lynn & Arthur Hall* Patricia & John M. Halliday* Patricia & John R. Halliday Audrey & Deacon Joseph Hamamoto John Hamers* Kathleen Hamrock* Molly & Michael Hanson Katherline Hao Vanessa Hard* Charles Harley Mariann & Timothy Harmon Michelle & Timothy Harrington Lois & Milton Harrion* Mary & Richard Harris* Nicole & Harry Hartman Theresa Hausser* Richard Havard* Laura & John Haydel*

Mattia & Thomas Healy* Mary Anne Hedrick* Theresa Heinrich Marcia & Thomas Hellmuth Patricia & Edward Henjyoji Mike Henschel* Linda & Robert Hensley Judy Hernandez Leticia Hernandez Maria & Ruben Hernandez* Maria Hernandez Claire & John Hickey* Leone Hicks Carrie Higginbotham Rosemary & Stanley Hillyard* Pamela Hoefling Carol Hoffman Geraldine & Robert Hollingshead Patricia & Dale Hollis Joan Horan Kristina & Andrew Horan Beverly & Kenneth Horn* Janice Hornack Lisa & Darin Hornbaker* Madalyn Horton Patricia & John Horvath Howard Brown & Sons Auto Sales, Inc.

Nora Howells* Lori Hubbard* Peggy Hubbard* Christine Hudson Nancy Huerta & Salvador Rodriguez Joseph Huggins Diane Hunn Alma Hurley* Ann Marie Hutto Linda Hwang I-J Maximiliane Imhof Anne & Richard Interrante Regina Janosky* Evelyn & Percival Javier Joan & Peter Jedrzejek Mary & Mark Jenkins Colleen Jennings Jennifer Jeziorski Sharon & Paul Joelson Susan Johansson Lara Pucik-Johnson Linda & William Jones* Maria & Raymond Jones* Patricia Jones* Sally & Carl Jones* Susan & Vincent Jones*

More than 100 Catholic young adults connected at “The Living Camp,” which fosters discipleship and fellowship among Asian-American Catholics. Sr. Grace Leung happily shares her story.

FAITH-SHARING

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Sr. Antoinette Marie Moon and her brother Raymond visited several California missions as part of her travels on behalf of the Mission Cooperative Program. Special thanks to the members of these churches for their generous donations to our SND Global Missions Fund through these visits by several SNDs. Los Angeles, CA – Nativity Parish Richmond, KY – St. Mark Parish San Jose, CA – St. Clare, St. Maria Goretti and St. Thomas of Canterbury Parishes Sugar Grove, OH – St. Joseph Parish Sunnyvale, CA – Resurrection Parish Whittier, CA – Assumption Parish

COLLABORATION

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Marilyn Jorgensen* Talin Jourian Rhea Junge Dennis Jurcak K Amelia Kacena Anne Kahle* Kathryn Kassar* Mary & Thomas Katafiasz Anne Kazak Sherry Kedrowski Elena Keenan Heidi & Bruce Kelly Ingrid & William Kelly* Nan & David Kelly Marlene Kendall*

Grace & Gary Kennedy* Grace & Joseph Kepski Ann & George Kershaw* Patsy & James Kiesner Nancy & William Kilbourn Margaret King Laurie & Thomas Kitchens Knights of Columbus Council 5007, North Hills, CA Knights of Columbus Council 5272, Lakewood*, CA Knights of Columbus Council 8072, Thousand Oaks, CA Knights of Columbus Council 9969, Moorpark, CA Knights of Columbus Council 13555, Los Angeles, CA

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Robyn & Michael Knoell Isolde & Richard Knudson Julianne & John Koehler Nancy Kofranek* Kona Ice of Thousand Oaks Terri & Steve Korell Cynthia & Kevin Kozal Patricia & Raymond Krakowski Erin & Brent-Stig Kraus Maureen Kravitz Barbara Kringle Lynn & Edward Krol Vickie Kropenske Thomas Krupa Michael Krycler Marguerite & Michael Kunz Mary & Cornelius Kusnierek L Nancy & Robert LaBelle* Patricia & Grant Laney LaVonne Laughlin Christine & Dave Lavendier Mary & Alfred Lavorato* Dorothy & John Lawson Khoa Le Mary Leamy Patricia & Robert Leamy* Janet & James Lecroy Margaret LeDuff Kathleen & James Lee Lucia Lee William Lee Anne & Rod LeGate Anna Leh Msgr. Bernard Leheny Andrzej Lelonek Leslie & John Lenko Megan Lenko Yvonne & George Leung Patricia Libby Debbie & Dick Lieu Leticia Lightbourn Salome & Benito Lim Kimberly & Mark Lindaman Melanie & John Lindgren Jean Linn* Bing Liu Lindy Lizenbery Maria & Matt Llamas

Lloyd’s Plumbing, Inc. Lois & Peter Lofy* Liz & Joseph Loll* Jeannette & Dennis Longwill* Tam & Greg Lontok Adriana & Ruben Lopez Carolyn Lorenz Maryanne Lovell Carla & Raymond Lowe Jean Lowe* Linda Lower Rebecca & William Lubitz* Pamela & Emmanuel Lugos Margaret Lujano Gerard Luk-Pat Cynthia & George Luna Dexter Lustado Lisa Lutz Thinh Luu Kristin & Kenderton Lynch M Dina & Jeffrey Mabry Marilou & Linesto Macahilig* Nadia Macedo Diana Kennedy & Spencer MacNeil Kathleen & Drew Madrigal Christine & Stephen Maguin Connie Maguire Linda & Robert Maguire Lee Mahannah Nancy Mahoney* Lynette & Richard Malfatti Maureen Manlove Mary Pilar Marcus* Sarah & Robert Marcuse

Diana Margala Lynnette Marozzi Patrice & David Marquez* Patricia & Mark Marsolino* Roslyn Martich* Julianna Martinez Barbara & Felix Masci Jacqueline & Kevin Mason Elizabeth & Richard Matricaria Dolores Mattern Katherine McBride Kevin McCracken Patricia & Robert McDonald Jodee Mcelfresh Molly & John McGreevy Jean & Gary McHatton* Francis McHugh* Catherine Lazaran - McKee Donna Robert McKennon* Kathleen McKnight Beatrice & Robert McMaster* Caitlin & Vincent McNally Kevin McNamara Mary & William McTomney Anna McVerry* Mary Jane & Arthur Meconi Yolanda & Deacon Richard Medina* Anne & Michael Megowan* Julita Mendoza Griselle Mercado Jane Meros Meghan Meros Betty & Louis Merritt Olga Mervelo Renee & James Meskauskas* Cheryl Metoyer*

Ronald Meyer* Rita McClellan & John Meyers Tessa & Jeffrey Michaels Joseph Miles Brian & Annmarie Miller Cathleen & Mark Miller Susan Miller Terry Miller* Marc Milnes Melissa Milosavljevic Clairemarie Minez Soha Molina Lynette Monaco Karen & Paul Montagna Kathleen & John Moohr* Raymond Moon Crystal Mooney Ramona & Lester Moore* Gloria & Leonard Mora Freddy Morales Sharon Morano* Maureen & David Morehouse Caroline Morelli Denise & Christopher Morris* June Morris* Polly & Robert Morris Farridah Shafiee & Fariborz Mortazavi Yvette Moss Karen & Victor Moy* Allison & Christopher Moyer Lorraine Mulick Catherine & Sean Mullaney Lurdes Munoz Jeanne & Laurence Murray Scott Myers

Border Compassion offers a humanitarian response to migrant families at the CaliforniaMexico border. Sr. Paulynne Tubick, shown on the left, uses her skills as a former teacher and missionary to entertain the children while the parents receive legal assistance and prepare for their asylum hearings.

WELCOMING THE IMMIGRANT

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Sr. Leanne Hubbard experienced the “vibrant and flourishing” SND spirit during her sabbatical in East Africa. She provided workshops and retreats on Ignatian spirituality, religious life, prayer, and discernment to 75 new members of the congregation from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

ENCOUNTER

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N John Nachazel Rae & Michael Nastacio Francisco Navarro Sylvia Flores - Neal Rosemary & Curtis Nemchak Sadhana & Ratnakar Neurgaonkar Margarita & Oscar Nevarez Deborah & Leonard Newcomb Hai Trieu Nguyen Louie Nguyen Thu Nguyen Teri & Michael Nicholls Angela & David Nichols* Hannah Niehoff

Claire Nissen Erin Norris Charles Northcross Kathleen & Joseph Norton Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles* Ana Nunez* Genoveva & Jose Nunez Margarita Nunez Patricia & Terry Nystrom*

Penelope & Michael O’Corrigan Melody & Kevin O’Keefe Mary & Richard Ols Joseph Ornelaz* Patricia & Donald O’Rourke* Sharyn & Paul Orr John & Angela Ortiz* Our Lady of Guadalupe School Our Lady of Peace Church

O Elizabeth O’Brien Ngozi Ochiora Sharon O’Connor*

P Maximilian Paetzold* Paul Panetta Rogelio Pangan Thomas Panno* Roger Papet* Steven Papet Patricia Papps Esther Parker Patricia & Kenneth Parker Andrea Parmelee Gloria Parra Greg Parrone Janet Parrone* Therese & Thomas Pasadyn Jesus Pasos Joan Pastor Carol Patnaud* Judy & Timothy Paulson Sandra & Thomas Pavick* Emilia & Eugene Pawlik* Dorothy Paxman Consuelo & Sergio Perez Joanne & Reese Perkins Cynthia & Douglas Perry Mary Alice & Paul Peters Sheri & Nicholas Petrisca

Sr. Judeen Julier, Sr. Angela Lee, and Sr. Mary John Shin relax before a regional SND gathering.

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Mary Joy & Gerard Petry Catherine Philipovitch Mary & James Pickerell* Kathy & Louis Pilloni* Florie Pineda Judy & James Pingel Valind Pintauro Concetta Piro Donna Blasius-Pitzler Pledgeling Foundation Antoinette Podesto Betsy & Chuck Potts* Marian Power* Peter Prado* Linda Preston* Barbara & Enrique Prieto* Noreen Pucik* Antoinette Pugh Larissa Purnell Q-R Theresa Quandt Janet & Lawrence Quilici* Ann & Michael Ragen* Jeri Ransen* Madeline Rasche Linda & Randall Rawe John Rechs Red Rooster III Inc. Jeanine & Ronald Redell Rosie & Joseph Redmond Sharon & Deacon Jack Redmond Adrienne & Clarence Reeves* Amy Jo & Marc Reinoso Lillian & Ruben Reinoso Juliana Reis Rose & Marek Relich Adele Rennie* Mary Alice & Michael Reyburn* Jenny Ocegueda Reynosa & Fili Reynosa* Vicki & John Rezzo* Chad Ribordy Mary Ricci Jennifer & Nathan Rickard Larry Riggs Runda Riley Richard & Caren Rios Margie & Frank Rivoli

David Robbins Barbara & Gregory Robson Mary Roche* Anne Rog Sheryl & Patrick Rogers Robert Romano* Helen Ronan* Erin & Adrian Rosales Sandra Rosas Colette & Keith Rosenkranz Joanne & Wilford Ross Gaille & Jack Roth Claudia Roxburgh Joan Roxburgh Deborah Rubenacker Ida Rubin* Marti Ruble Kathleen Ruddy Patricia Rumble* Laurel & Wally Rutledge S Sharon Sabol* Safetrans Transportation Inc. Allison & Carl Sain* Teresita Sales* Carolyn & Gary Sanchez Janis & Robert Sanchez Jose & Barbara Sanchez Billy Marie Sanders*

Michelle & Lance Sandri Melodie Santana William Santangelo Carmen Saona Cynthia & Douglas Sassen* Charlene Saw Victoria & William Sawtelle* Maria & David Schinderle Lynne & Thomas Schlarbaum* Marianne & Jeffrey Schlarbaum Tanya Mayfield & Gregory Schlarbaum Danielle & Andrew Schlei* Joanne & Joseph Schmahl Barbara & Lonnie Schnell Joseph Schohl Carol & Rick Schroeder Rose & Alvin Schultz Theresa Schultz Butch Schuman Marlane & Paul Schwake Mary Ann & John Schweppe Ann & Thomas Sciortino Marion Scott* Patrick Scott Linda Scuderi William Sellers Rachel Shaw Vivien Shea*

One of the most sacred moments of the SND jubilee celebration is the formal renewal of the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

RENEWAL

Make it a habit.

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Since 1995, hundreds of donors have invested in the lives of the children of Buseesa, Uganda. In this photo, Sr. Rozaria Katusabe, Head Teacher of St. Julie’s Primary School, is shown with some energetic and enthusiastic students.

THINK GLOBALLY

Make it a habit.

Patricia & John Sheehan* Deborah & Francis Shelley* Theresa Sherrin* Agnes Shtogren Susan Shum Glabe & Marc Siegfriedt Isabel Silva* Cathy Simbeck Dorothy Sinclair Renee Sinha Lothian Skelton* May Slago Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Rebecca Smissen Deirdre & Deacon David Smith Judy Smith Margaret & Warren Smith Ruth Smith Joan & Samuel Smock* Cynthia Schroeder & Jon Smock Carole Snyder Joseph Spaniol Michele & Russell Spoto* Geraldine Spray St. Dominic School St. Mary Magdalen School St. Paschal Baylon Men’s Club

Laura & Joseph Staines Mary & Tim Staley Carol Stanley* Joseph Stephen Patricia & Dale Stephens Theresa Stephens Cathy and Robert Stevens Elizabeth Stewart Virginia Stolarz-Bauer* Harold & Barbara Storey Lisa Stupar Mary Ellen & John Sullivan* MIchael Surwin Rose Mary & Robert Swanstrom Mary Swartz T Lisa & John Tarn Maria & Robert Tarn Mayra & Steven Tarn Ardell Taylor Joseph Tennison Cecilia Terminel Ann & Manuel Terrazas* Edward Terrio Mary & Jerry Tessendorf* David Tetzlaff Judie & Gary Tetzlaff

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Michael Tetzlaff Lawrence Thackery The Alvarez Firm, PC Anne & Gus Theobald* Joan Thomas Maureen & Ross Thomas Tina & James Thomas Pauline & Michael Timoney Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services LLC Ellen & Bruno Tonin* Polly & Mark Toohey Clarice Tovani* Gloria Tracy* Mary Suzanne Tracy Ella Tran Janice Tredway Triple-S Steel Stein Family Fund Dolores & Daniel Trout* Patricia Trutanich Patty Tudman

A solid foundation in literacy prepares for lifelong learning. Sr. Shawn Doyle, faculty member at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Oxnard, encourages her student’s success.

READING

Make it a habit.

Kathleen & Larry Turner Lisa Tyler V-W Lawrence Valdivieso Jane Valentin Theresa Valenzuela Jose Valles Ana & Ronald Valmont* Kathleen & Ernest Vasquez Kevin & Heidi Vass Rev. Theodore Vierra, CSP Susan Vigo* Peter Villacorta Judith Villaluna Martha Villegas Anita Wagner Charles & Patricia Wallace Sally Ann & Darryl Wallace* Rita & Robert Walter Caroline Waltman Chei & Kim Loo Wang Linda & Bruce Warner Priscilla Waynant Jillian Weaver Eugenia Weerts Barbara & Seth Wegher-Thompson Gerald & Francine Weisbecker Christina Wengler Mary Whitney Thelma Williams Morris Wilson Claudia & Stephen Wilson Susan Wilson* Judith Winston Ingrid & Allen Wisniewski* Karen & Patrick Withers Patricia Witkoski Madeleine Wojciechowski Susan & William Wood Irene & Joseph Woodall* Richard Wormus Y-Z Pamela & Stephen Yantzer Paula Yermasek* YLI San Buenaventura #160 YLI Stella Coeli #180 Frances Yniguez

Matthias Yoong Christine Yorihiro Bridget & Glen Younger Mary Kay & George Yu Elizabeth Yuengert Kelli & George Zaehringer Carol & John Zegarac Zhihua Zhang Lisa & Gerald Zins Jeffrey Zweers

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!

Share the gift of prayer with those you love...

...with greeting cards from the Sisters of Notre Dame.

Through our Gift of Prayer and Memorial Prayer programs, you can request prayers for your loved ones and their intentions, and the sisters will include your requests in their daily prayers.

Gift of Prayer cards feature a forest pathway and are suitable for any occasion: birthdays, get well wishes, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, anniversaries, or just to show that you care for the spiritual needs of your friends and relatives.

Memorial Prayer cards feature a rose from St. Julie’s Mission in Buseesa, Uganda. They offer a meaningful way to remember departed friends and loved ones and to express your sympathy.

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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 Lucy Shiffrin “a faithful friend…a sturdy shelter…a rare treasure” (Ecclesiasticus 6:14) The Sisters of Notre Dame offer their heartfelt gratitude to SND Associate Lucy Shiffrin for her generosity to the community. Lucy became acquainted with the SNDs when she enrolled at Notre Dame Academy High School in 1958 and over the years, she was a faithful friend both to the sisters and to all who knew her. When she died on Dec. 24, 2022, friends left internet tributes that summarize her many gifts as a friend: she “was thoughtful, bright, welcoming, helpful, supportive without reservations…she made others feel like family and gave her love in abundance.”

Professionally, Lucy was an elementary teacher in several Catholic schools in the Los Angeles area.

Upon retirement, she was a substitute teacher and a volunteer tutor. She was particularly enthusiastic about her

certification through the Bible Study Institute of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and she participated in Bible study at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in West Los Angeles.

She was also a choir member at St. Paul’s for more than 25 years.

Lucy was a member and officer in the Culver City Emblem Club #254. Her concern for others corresponded to the Emblem Club goals of providing assistance for the hearingimpaired and veterans.

In 2004, Lucy became an Associate of the Sisters of Notre Dame and in 2015, she wrote a testimonial about this experience: “I have known the Sisters for over 57 years, as teachers, colleagues, and as friends. Sr. Betty Mae Bienlein, my principal at St. Helen’s School, invited me to become an Associate, to deepen my relationships with God and the community. This conversation struck a ‘heart chord’ with me… As an Associate, I have enjoyed retreats, fellowship weekends, book studies, membership on the Associate Core Team and community activities. My spiritual journey and outreach to others have been strengthened through many awesome blessings.”

Lucy’s final generosity to the Sisters of Notre Dame is yet another example of her life as a faithful friend, a sturdy shelter and a rare treasure.

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.

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NUN RUN 2023, We Made it a Habit!

Special thanks and congratulations to everyone who participated in the Ninth Annual Nun Run! There were more than 700 registrations, 20 exhibitors and many volunteers and cheerleaders--all gathered in support of healthy choices and philanthropy on Saturday, February 4 at the La Reina High School & Middle School campus. 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.

Corporate and Organization Sponsors ST. JULIE’S CIRCLE

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS Knights of Columbus St. Timothy Council #13555, Los Angeles Shaw HR Consulting, Inc. St. John’s Seminarians, Camarillo Sr. Paul the Apostle Church, Los Angeles

SILVER SPONSORS Associates of the Sisters of Notre Dame Assured Partners formerly Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services, LLC Custom Printing, Inc. EMCOR Mesa Energy Systems Knights of Columbus Fr. Leheny Council #5007, North Hills Knights of Columbus San Buenaventura Council #2498, Ventura Lloyd’s Plumbing St. Paschal Baylon Men’s Club Staples Construction UCLA Health

BRONZE SPONSORS

Conejo Awards Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council #9969, Moorpark Knights of Columbus Simi Valley Council #5803, Simi Valley Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky St. Lucy’s Parish Catechists, Long Beach Thrivent Financial

CHROME SPONSORS

Howard Brown & Sons Auto Sales, Inc. Corner Bakery Moving Seniors Forward Community Resource Group Orange Theory Fitness, Westlake Village & Newbury Park Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Succulentry Tiki Ice

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 9th Annual Nun Run Congratulations to these INDIVIDUAL and TEAM winners.

FASTEST FEMALE RUNNERS #1 Cassidy Kajita, 20:51 #2 Katrina Clausing, 21:09 #3 Matilda Fitzgerald, 21:28 FASTEST MALE RUNNERS #1 Sergio Trujillo, 16:49 #2 Liam Papavasiliou, 17:38 #3 Ricardo Lepe Rocha, 17:49 MILEAGE CHALLENGE MOST MILES LOGGED Female #1 Catherine Philipovitch, 71.6 miles #2 Debra Gallagher, 50.7 miles Male #1 Andy Bracken, 55.307 Miles #2 Dwayne Dunn, 54.1 Miles

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TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS #1 Knights of Columbus Council 8072, Westlake Village, $9,560 #2 Horan Siblings & Friends, $3,900 #3 LA Star Steppers, $2,585 TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS #1 Sr. Regina Robbins - $4,275 #2 Team Tetzlaff - $3,820 #3 Maria Tarn - $3,765 SCHOOL TEAM AWARDS #1 St. Jude the Apostle School, Westlake Village - 98 runners #2 Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Oxnard - 89 runners FRIENDS & FAMILY TEAM AWARDS #1 Horan Siblings & Friends 25 runners #2 LA Star Steppers tied with Chardon-Ay - 18 runners each

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE 10TH ANNUAL NUN RUN on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024!

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