PARTNERS IN HOPE Through The Wolbring Legacy Society

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.

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

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.

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

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