Notre Dame Sisters 2022-2023 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

JULY 1,2022 - JUNE 30,2023

CONTENTS 03 Letter from Provincial President 04 Faith Into Action July 1, 2022 June 30, 2023 Notre Dame Sisters LeadershipTeam

05 Financials 06 Mission Ministry Updates 09 Community Ministry Highlights 10 Individual Ministries 11 Year in Review

Sr. Rita Ostry, ND President, Omaha Province Sr. Mary Kay Meagher, ND

12 2022 Jubilee 13 Memorial Association 16 Supporters 19 Ways to Give

Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND

Mission We accept from God the call to reach out to the people with unmet needs, to nurture in them a conviction of God’s love that they may recognize their own gifts in and through their limitations and pain.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT November 2023 Greetings to you all in the spirit of hope and unity! As I sit down to reflect on the past year, the challenges and the opportunities that have come our way, I am filled with gratitude for the continued dedication and support of our extended Notre Dame family. In a world marred by division, chaos, violence, and poverty, we find ourselves asking, "How do we bring light to those in darkness, those longing for peace and justice?" Our response remains resolute; we continue to persevere.

We persist in our mission to reach out to people with unmet needs, to nurture in them a conviction of God’s love that they may recognize their own gifts in and through their limitations and pain. To do this, I find it means we need: Prayer Understanding and Openness Healing and Reconciliation Attentive Listening Peaceful Presence Our efforts may not always yield quick and smooth results; however, they require us to work together, listen attentively, be open to diverse viewpoints, trust in the Spirit's work, negotiate ideas, reconsider options, and stay faithful to God's promise that, "I am with you, and together you have all you need."

In our Omaha Province, we currently have 29 Sisters, with 24 residing in Omaha and 5 living out of state. In light of our Sisters' health needs, this past year we have taken significant steps to ensure their well-being.

We hired a Director of Health Care, Theresa Swoboda, RN, to assist us in caring for our Sisters. Theresa's presence ensures that the Sisters receive the highest quality of care now and enables us to assesses our future needs to continue providing the best possible support.

Currently, Notre Dame Housing, occupying the former Notre Dame Academy, now houses over 125 lowincome seniors, including 12 Notre Dame Sisters. Today, it is the primary ministry of the Notre Dame Sisters, and we take pride in its role in our legacy. Notre Dame Housing provides programming to thousands in our community.

We are excited to share that we have begun remodeling the Life Enrichment Center at Notre Dame Housing. This remodel features a modern food pantry, a dedicated space for group exercise, a large meeting area for programs and group discussions, and an entertainment area equipped with chairs, couches, TVs, and games. This rejuvenated space will not only benefit our residents but also the broader community.

Enjoy reading about our accomplishments from this past year and join us in prayer to have a successful 2023-2024 fiscal year. May we continue to embrace life each day, honoring our connectedness with each other. We recognize that the journey may be challenging, but with faith, love, and unity, "together we have it all."

With heartfelt gratitude and blessings,

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Jenene and Herm Rauth stand at the podium to accept the Mother Qualberta Service Award. The Sisters recognized the Rauths for their enduring passion in their service to the community.

FAITH INTO ACTION

You put your Faith into Action this past year and it certainly shows. Your actions allowed us to hire a full-time registered nurse to assess our healthcare needs going forward, supported our annual fundraiser Celebration of Spirit, as well as our online community giving days.

She provides input and suggestions to the Notre Dame Sister’s Leadership Team.

CELEBRATION OF SPIRIT

HEALTHCARE NEEDS Theresa Swoboda, RN, MD, was hired to provide health care to the Notre Dame Sisters through healthcare management, nursing care, health education, prevention, and navigating the healthcare system. She is dedicated to providing care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach within our complex health system.

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Our annual Celebration of Spirit unfolded on March 26th at the Happy Hollow Club, offering guests a delightful dinner and the chance to bid on over 137 items. The event proved to be a tremendous success, raising over $163,586.

The palpable spirit during this occasion is truly felt by everyone in attendance.

GIVING DAYS Participating in events like the Joy of Giving, Do Good Week, and Giving Tuesday in the Omaha area, where the community is encouraged to support their favorite nonprofits, we collectively raised over $11,738. These contributions highlight the generosity and commitment of our community, underscoring the impact that can be achieved when faith is translated into meaningful action.

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2022-2023 FINANCIALS We were blessed to reach over $1.2 million in revenue between July 1, 2022, and June 20, 2023.

2022-2023 FINANCIALS This financial success is attributed to a variety of sources, including salaries from our employed Sisters, Social Security, retirement benefits for those who have retired, generous donations and charitable contributions from individuals who support the mission of the Notre Dame Sisters and legacy gifts from those that have named the Sisters in their estate planning.

It is important to acknowledge that our financial responsibilities have also grown. The largest share of our expenses is directed towards healthcare, living expenses, and the operational needs of the province. As anticipated, the costs associated with healthcare and living expenses continue to increase due to the aging population of the Sisters. As our Sisters age, additional resources will be needed for the day-to-day operations of the Notre Dame Sisters.

Other 1% Salarie s 5%

INCOME 22-23 $1,229,786

EXPENSES 22-23 $1,453,671

Advancement 19%

Ministries 18%

Retirement 29%

Living and Health Care 34%

Legacy 7%

Province Operations 29%

Donations 58%

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MISSION MINISTRIES We are a group Sisters involved in a wide range of service ministries. Guiding our areas of service is our mission “to meet unmet needs.” This translates into work, including supporting senior housing, eliminating domestic violence, serving immigrants, and advocating for human rights.

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From the top left to right: (1) Sr. Margaret Proskovec shares a reading at Mass in conjunction with the 170th celebration of the founding of the Notre Dame order in Hirshau, Czechoslovakia , (2) Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer and Sr. Margaret Hickey join Omaha Welcomes the Stranger ministry serving immigrants, (3) Sr. Joan Polak sporting her Notre Dame Alumnae sweatshirt, (4) Sr. Kathleen Cramer, Sr. Rita Ostry, Sr. Margaret Hickey, Sr. Cynthia Hruby, and Sr. Dorothy Rolf attended the Archbishop’s Dinner for Education, (5) Sr. Theresa Maly and Sr. Josita Hanus pose for their 1953 NDA class picture at the Alumnae Reunion, (6) Sr. Marie Alice Ostry thanks our supporters on the Archdiocesan Joy of Giving Day, and (7) the ND Sisters gathered in prayer to end gun violence.

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Notre Dame Housing (NDH), former Notre Dame Academy and Motherhouse, provides housing for over 125 low-income seniors.

It goes beyond being just a residence; Notre Dame Housing fosters a community where seniors can thrive, contribute, and receive comprehensive holistic care. This innovative approach challenges conventional notions of housing, health, and addresses senior poverty with dignity, grace, and hope.

Emerging from an idea in the 1990s, NDH has evolved into a model for affordable senior housing in Omaha. It stands out as a senior housing facility in Omaha offering a service coordinator, a public senior center, and an on-site Life Enrichment Coordinator.

Breaking it down, the service coordinator works individually with residents to ensure they don't miss any available opportunities.

This includes access to health benefits, inhome assistance, guidance with Medicare and Medicaid, assistance in finding appropriate transportation, and registering service animals.

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Instead of navigating a maze of organizations and endless phone calls, residents can simply walk downstairs and meet with a dedicated professional for assistance.

The Life Enrichment Coordinator ensures that seniors can participate in Notre Dame Housing's programs. The public spaces within the facility echo with laughter and conversation, fostering a sense of community. Programs are designed to combat isolation, address food insecurity, and offer educational opportunities. In 2022 alone, the Life Enrichment Center at Notre Dame Housing hosted over 283 programs, engaging more than 7,000 participants.

Notre Dame Housing further extends its impact through a weekly food pantry, providing free, healthy produce and staples to residents and anyone in the community, with no questions asked. In 2022, the housing initiative distributed more than 63,000 pounds of food to the community.

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Safe Homes remains a steadfast ministry for the Notre Dame Sisters.

In the previous year alone, we aided 151 women and 259 children in breaking free from the vicious cycle of domestic violence. The ministry is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of those undergoing such hardships, helping them initiate the process of rebuilding their lives.

The Sisters contribute to creating safe homes by financing essential items required for women and their children. These items encompass the initial months' rent, utilities, daycare, legal expenses, or other initial expenditure necessary for a woman to embark on her new life outside of a shelter.

This crucial support enables them to establish a stable foundation for their future.

At our annual Celebration of Spirit Dinner, we proudly showcased and supported this impactful ministry. Through our collective efforts, we successfully raised approximately $30,000 in funding for the program during the“raise the paddle” portion of the event.

In the past year, the Sisters allocated over $97,000 in financial assistance, directly benefiting 410 women and children combined.

The color purple represents survivors of Domestic Violence. The color is meant to be a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and dedication to ending violence.”

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38.5% of Nebraska womenexperience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes (https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2497/nebraska_2019.pdf)

This underscores our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence, providing them with the means to start anew and fostering hope for a brighter future.

An integral aspect of our ministry involves reaching out to women during their transition period. Sister Marie Alice plays a pivotal role in this process, engaging in conversations with survivors to offer not only words of encouragement but also connecting them with valuable free resources within our community. Many have shared accounts of Sr. Marie Alice Ostry acting as a personal cheerleader, steadfastly encouraging these women as they navigate their journey to recovery.

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES The Notre Dame Sisters are actively engaged in a range of community ministries. Here are some areas of focus:

SERVING HOMELESS VETERANS Sr. Stephanie Matcha, ND, assists homebound, disabled veterans who live in veteran apartment facilities by providing them with rides to medical appointments, food pantries and veteran events. Because many are on fixed incomes, she provides them with food, clothes, and personal items as needed.

She continues to assist the Siena Francis House Homeless Shelter with their Veteran’s Day Celebration to ensure Veterans know they are appreciated and to thank them for their service.

SERVING ON BOARDS The Notre Dame Sisters have had a strong presence in education over their years of existence. They were called to educate those who did not have easy access to education.

Even now in their retirement, they continue educating in many ways. One example is Sr. Margaret Hickey’s service on Roncalli Catholic High School’s (RCHS) Board. The Notre Dame Sisters maintain a strong support for RCHS because they helped to form the school in 1974 along with the Christian Brothers. The mission and legacy of both congregations stay strong within the school community and each in-coming class is taught the history of the school, from Notre Dame Academy and Rummel High School to Roncalli Catholic. Sr. Margaret and the Notre Dame Sisters are helping to assure the bright future of RCHS.

PRESERVING THE SISTERS LEGACY As archivist for the Notre Dame Sisters, Sr. Anita Rolenc, ND, is responsible for updating the biographies of the Sisters, recording events of the year in the annual Chronicle, preserving documents, photographs, and historical data, writing “Snippets from the Archives“ for the monthly Clarion, and providing information for the Provincial Team and the Advancement Office, and visitors seeking information on Sisters and relatives.

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INDIVIDUAL MINISTRIES The Notre Dame Sisters, as individuals, take on several personal ministries, each reflecting their unique skills, passions, and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.

Leadership Team

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YEAR IN REVIEW JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023

DIRECTIONAL STATEMENT THROUGH OUR PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY WE NOTRE DAME SISTERS create a directional statement that guides our ministry and prayer over the next four years. Grounded in the Gospel message of Jesus and grateful for God’s abundant empowering grace, we, the Notre Dame Sisters humbly and joyfully commit our lives and resources to: Deepen a contemplative spirituality that shapes our values and decisions Promote solidarity and justice for all, especially the marginalized and neglected Fulfill our history as a province with active and bold openness to God’s call in our lives We do this by: Practicing prayerful discernment individually and as a province Fostering participative partnerships with others to transform systems of injustice Developing ways to sustain and celebrate our vision, mission, and legacy

MEMORIAL MASS THOSE IN OUR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION were honored at our Memorial Mass in November. Each week, we pray for the people who have died and commemorate them annually.

ALUMNAE REUNION In September of 2022, Notre Dame Academy welcomed home its treasured alumnae. The class of 1972 celebrated their 50th anniversary! The accomplishments of our alumnae, their dedication to the values instilled during their time with us, and their continued support inspire us every day!

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NOTRE DAME SISTERS PRAY FOR ...

The purpose of the Notre Dame Memorial Association is to provide an opportunity to honor, in a significant way, a loved one who has passed away. Below is a list of those enrolled: Carolyn Shonka Adamy James Adler Margaret Andrews Gregory Arauza Juanita Asue Allie Ayres Shirley Baader Laura Baker Sr. Aloysius Balik ND Jayne Ball Sr. Consilia Baresh ND Sr. Imelda Baresh ND Mary Baresh Elma Bart Margaret & James Barta Carmen Basilgo Maggi & Mark Baumgartner Daniel Joseph Beacom James and Dan Bearns Sally Beers JoEllen Benecke Joseph John Beninato Jr. Patrick Bergevin Richard Bezousek Michael Bidus Clare Biggerstaff Sr. Antonia Bina ND Sr. Raphael Bina ND Aloysius Boeding Lavina and Leo Bonaci Maureen Boots Lanone & Ray Bosn Agnes & Ervin Brabec Marcel Valdene Brabeck Sr. Alfreda Helen Bracht Eugene Brecka Dale Brown Colin Bruhn Antoinette Burk Harvey Callahan James Camenzind Suanne & Clayton Carr Patricia Cavanaugh Richard Cerny Kay Champion Marty Chapman Josephine & Joseph Chmelka Philomena Cibula

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William Cihal Elizabeth Cihal Dolores Cimino Karen Cockrell Chelo Collier Rita & Tom Connor Dorothy & Francis Conrad Virginia Corsello Dr. Marvin Cox Nicholas Curto Jr. Mary Dahlberg Anne Dalecky Walt Daro Eve Daro John Desrochers Sr. Camilla Divis ND Vyiolette & Don Doernemann Nancy Doernemann Roy Doty Lexa Lynn Douglas Dr. Lumir Drahota Jim Drahota Sr. Germaine Drapel ND Sr. Christine Dubuque Mike & Shawn Dungan Paul Dworak Patricia Ecklund Sr. Christine Elias ND Lily Catherine Pualani Ellenberger Marie & Charles Emanuel Charlene Tegele Erceg Martha Fajardo Sr. Barbara Ficenec ND Donald Finn Alice Flaherty Vern Foltz Eloise Foltz Jennie Fonseca Charles Franzluebbers Marilyn Frimml Theresa Funari Robert Furmanski Melissa Gaffney Emma & William Gall Eugene Galus Jeff Galus Frederick Gargett

George Gaukel Alan Gentrup Virginia & Fred Gerber Stephanie Gillespie Shara Goff Joseph Gollobit Sr. Adecard Goodman Kathleen Gorshe Margaret Grace Jo & Dr. Paul Gradoville Lillian Green Mary Griffin Kathy Griffith Janet Grossnicklaus Judith Gubbels Leonard & Paul Gunia Geraldine Hagedorn Jeanette Haman Shirley Hanna Bruce Hansen Bette Hansman Betty Hanus Kristine & Leo Hanus Thomas Harding Mary & Gene Harrington Patricia Harris Mary Ann Hartley Dr. Paul Hartnett Phyllis Hatt Robert Havlovic Sr. Phyllis Ann Hayek, ND Sr. Michelle Hayek, ND Duane Heble Sr. Phyllis Marie Heble, ND Shirley Heim Martha & Richard Helgoth Duane Henrichson Geraldine Herdzina Larry Herek Julie Hern&ez Sr. Elaine Herold, ND Donald Hilger Mark Himmelsbach Dolores Hirschman Ernie & Velma Hlas Hlas Donald Horacek Paul Hotovec Mary Ann Hotovy

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Duane Hottovy C.M Houlihan David House Fred Hromas Charles Hruby Martin Hruby Sr. Mary Cyrilla Hudek ND George Humlicek John Jackson Dr. Roger Jacobs Rose Jambor Helen Jamison Robert & Steven Janecek LaVetta Janicek Gerald Janicek Velda Jarrell Stephanie Jedlicka Allen Jensen Kay Joens Mary Eileen Johns Ray Kadavy John Kalkowski Beatrice Janousek Kanak Karen Karnish Kay Karnish Bernard Kastl Ted & Frances Kastl Wilma & Stanley Kavan Mary Lee Kenworthy Russ Keplinger Maureen Kessler Sr. Mary Kevin, ND Patricia Kimball Betty & Don Kleine Don Klimp Sr. Monica Kopecky ND Rol& Kor&a Sr. Veronica Kotera ND Benedict Kouma Darlene Kouma Karen Kramolisch Agnes & Alfred Kratoska Halle Kreikemeier Ed Kremlacek Mary Lou Kroenke Bernard Krska Lucille Krupski Phyllis Kubes Sr. Mary Beth Kubesh ND Matt Kucks Irene & Emil Kula Lenay Kupes Ron Kuzelka

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Evelyn & Ray Ladenburger Deb Lambie Evelyn Robinson Langford Josephine Brazda Lawton Bill Lawton Thomas Lawton Richard Leas Deacon Alan LeClair Mickey McGinn Lee Frances Lepoker Robert Leslie Robert Leuenberger Lillian & Rob Levesque Richard Lininger Alice Liska Jane Lynch Michael Lynch Patricia Lyons Thomas Maher Amy Nicole Maly Margaret Welchert Manson Ed Marcinek Frank Marek Sr. Barbara Markey ND Margaret Markle Donald Marshall Connie Massengale JoAnn Matulka Michael Matya Addis McCarthy Marge & Hugh McGill Thomas McGowan Joe McGuire Sr. Sally Ann McReynolds ND The McReynolds Family Craig McVea Lori Ann Mead Mike & John Meduna Jerome Meier Joseph Meier Gloria & Dan Meier Kay Meintzer Marvin & Mary Melia Sr. Mariette Melmer ND Lillian Meradith Suzanne Micek Micek James Mick Jackie Milani Joan Miller Glen Miller Christina Michelle Millikan James Millsaps John Mimick

Norma Mlnarik Karen Morris Arlis Morrison Bertha Musilek Leonard Musilek Patrick Nalty Dr. Joseph Nemec Celestine Nichelson Bernice & Leonard Nicolas Randy Niemann Richard O'Brien Mary Jane Ockenfels Virginia O'Connor Ed O'Connor Sally O'Hearn Shirley Orgon Eric Ostergaard Marie Ostronic Patricia Ourada Julie Pace Adeline & Joe Palensky John Parise David Parks Dorothy Paskach Cecelia Rose Marie Patterson Dorothy Paulsen Sr. Delores Pavlik ND Susan Sensibaugh Pearce Tom Pechar George Pecor Harold Penton Loretta Peterson Margaret Peterson Don Petrick Rose & Leonard Piitz Sr. Delores Pille John Pivonka John Joseph Pleskac Jr. Sr. Dorothy Pluhacek ND Sr. Gerald Pohl ND Sr. Juliana Pohl ND Sr. Katherine Pohl ND Nathan Pokladnik Jackie & Emil Polacek Ernest Polak Richard Polak Rita Polak Sr. Loretta Polak ND Virginia & Dan Polley James Ponec Duane Pongratz Mary Ellen Pospishil Arnold Pospisil

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Jean Buglewicz Prazan Rev. Robert Preisinger Agnes & Joe Proskovec Rose Marie Anne Prystai Sr. Mary Margaret Pustka Margie Pyle Ellen & Sig Quam Judith Quest Col. Maurice Quigley Katherine Tinka Quigley Rev. Philip Rauth Ron Redding Betsy Reed Roland Renter Stan, Matthew Sr.,& Ted Reynek Adrian Rezac Sr. Edwardine Rezek, ND Timothy Richards James Riha Elizabeth (Betty) Ripa Richard Rippe Msgr. Robert Roh Rev. Raymond Roh Sr. Karen Rolenc Jack Rosenthal Robert Rush Dale Ruskamp Randy Ruzicka Patsy Matcha Sanford John Schaffart David Schlautman Joseph & Mary Schlenk Elsie & Leo Schmit Charity Schneekloth Ronald Schneider Judy Anne Schueneman Jean Ann Fahey Schulte Carol Schultz Claire Sharp Don Shelton Tom & Joe Sicilano Sr. Jessica Slack, OP James Slaven Sunny Smith Gloria Sorey Anastasia Sousek Joseph Sousek Lillian & Anselm Sramek Margaret Stanley Marian Steier Esther Belle & Larry Steinbach Elizabeth Stienblock Cheryl Stockwell Clyde Straka Amy Strebel

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George Strnad Angela & William Suda Duane Svoboda Elaine & Edward Svoboda Johnny Swoboda Susan Theis Robert Thoms Phyliss Thornton Frank Tierney Emma Tlach Patricia Tomasek Joanne Trainor Susan Trainor Thomas Omar Troia Edward Trout Francis Truchard Gary Tuma Marge & Ron Tvrdy Sr. Gemma Uhlik, ND Geraldine Urban Jean Vacanti Nancy Van Pelt Frank Vasa Timothy Vasa

Louise Vayda William Visty James Vrbka Lawrence Vrbka Maynard Vrbka Virgil Vrbka Agnes & Frank Vyhlidal Mary Ann Wais Mary Ann & Frank Waldron George Walla Mary Wallen Terry Walsh Donna Ward Florence Wenninghoff Edith Werchan Rita Werner Louie Werner Mary Tess Wertberger Paulette West Robert Wichert Reita & &rew Wieger Brent Wiggin Kim Witherspoon Phyllis Wragge

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WE THANK OUR MANY SUPPORTERS $10,000+ Mary Bongers Bridges Trust Maria and Scott Dahlke Joanne and Richard Feldhaus Richard Hays Donald Holstein+ Mary Hotovy+ Carrie and John Jenkins Rev. Patrick McCaslin Ada McDermott+ Helen Pluhacek+ Barnaby Walsh

$5,000 - $9,999 Connie and Rodney Determan Eagle Enterprises Marilyn and Robert Haerr Betty Hanus+ Ellen and Randy Hargus Maryanne and Tim Rouse Sr., Jessica Slack, OP+ Betty Skvor Stephen Sosso The Byron J. and Linda A. Stigge Foundation Peggy Wilson

$2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Martha Belker Sharon and Fred Beschorner Mary Lou Brown Trish and Brian Burke Mary Kay and Sal Carta Ladies Council of Catholic Women Bishop William Dendinger DP Management Mary Anne Dworak First National Bank of Omaha Doreen and John Griffith Heider Family Foundation Sharon and Grant Hrabovsky Julie Immanuel Cathy and Gary Leak Sue and Tom McGuire Justin Meyer Phil Morrison Oak Family Advisors Omaha Community Playhouse Mary and Joe Ostry Julie Bea and Dick Pierson

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Katy and Matt Pierson Jenene and Herm Rauth Chris and Brian Reilly Phyllis Sabotta Lynda and Roger Snodgrass St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Joan and Matt Uhlik Marilyn and Richard Vap Jo Williams Mary and Roger Wozny

$2,499 - $1,000 American National Bank John Andrews Karen Arnone Marilyn Bachmann Kaleen Baker Mary and Ben Bickels Sue Brown Denis Burke Connie and Terry Carlson Mike Carroll Ina Sue Carroll Kessie and Dan Cimino Mary Kay Connor Tracy and Ken Cook Bill Cook Marcy Cook Patti and Loren Coppock Nancy and Greg Crawford Susan and William Cutler Marcia and Michael Davies Judy Drahota Janet and Ken Dudek Marcia and Robert Dwyer Edward and Lida Robinson Charitable Trust Mike Erftmier Margaret Faciszewski Beth and Steve Feldhaus Mary and Gregg Finley Patricia Finn Janelle and Mike Fitzgerald Dianne and James Fitzgerald Peggy and Don Fitzpatrick Dave Fitzpatrick Marie Fletcher Jody and Phil Garland Pamela and Scott Gass KT and Roy Gertig Rev. Lloyd Gnirk Rebecca and Mark Goebel Pat Goetz

Margaret Gollobit Kathleen Grant Mary Lou and Gene Grillot Mary Kay and Tom Halpin Linda and James Havelka Cookie and James Hervert Rita Higgins John Hiller Tina Holquist Chris Holubar-Walsh Sharon and Grant Hrabovsky Heather and Steve Hruby Cathy and Mike Huber Gerry Humpal Julie and Kevin Kaminski Anne Keenan Mary Kay and Lawrence Klein Sandra and Dan Koch Dodie and Rick Kocsis-Odean Stephanie and Jack Koraleski Helen and Duane Krause Trina and Tony Kroenke Jane and Tom LaHood Barb and Joe Lamoureux Cindy LaPole Paula and Vinent Lenz Roseann and Eugene Lilla Lutz Financial Services, LLC Sandra and Will Marcil Loretta and Dennis Masur Donna and Steve McCullough Edward and Beth McGill Kitty Micek Ann and Tim O'Connor Ric Ortmeier Simin and Larry Ostry Mary Parizek Cindy and John Peterson Sue Philbin Physicians Mutual Insurance Foundation Rev. John Pietramale Micki and Doug Priebe Bob Reed Norma and Ed Ritzdorf Jo Nelle and John Robinson Bridget and Gary Rolenc Kathi and Lou Rotella Kathy Schinker LaRhea and Con Schnepel Julie and Joe Skradski Denise Smith Susan and Craig Smith Mary and Leonard Sommer

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Peg Steffensmeier Kristi Storm Magdaline and Rolland Svec Helen Thompson Yo Tierney Nancy Tyson Amy and Jay Vankat Kathy Vasa Theresa and John Wiggs Jan and Dean Wilson Charlotte Wise Jean Zmolek

$500 - $999 Angilberta and Tim Abels Rita and Scot Adams James Andrews Kevin Axelson Beverly Barry Linda and John Beacom Eleanor Benes Teresa and Scott Binder Judith Bohn Mary and Bill Brecht Barbara Burke Greg Burrows Gloria Byers Teresa Byrne Phyllis and Glenn Chandler Dot and Dick Connealy Judy and Matt Connealy Julie and George Cook Cindy and Bill Costanzo Camilla Cox Teresa and Mark D'Agostino Jan and Bill DeCabooter Kelly and John Dethlefs Neil Dittmer Dan Doernemann Laura and Jay Doll Rosi and Mike Dowd Norine Drahozal Michael Driscoll Mary and Kevin Duffy Lynette and Marvin Dvorak Gaynelle and Ron Eggers Margie and Paul Emanuel Mary and John Fitzpatrick Jane Foley Jane and Bill Foral LeAnne and Ken Foster Regina and Jared Franzluebbers Kristine and Tom Frimml Margaret From Tony Gall Kathy and Ivan Gaspers Jerel Geren Kathy and Michael Gross

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Dorothy and Jack Hain Rev. Dennis Hanneman Christine and Neil Hans Sharon Hansen Elaine and James Havlovic Catherine and Tom Hayek Barbara Hickey Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Brainard, NE Teri and John Hottovy Mary Ellen and Robert Huck Gordon Hussey Scott Immanuel Carol Jacobs Cheryl and Jeff Janda Kathy and Charlie Jelinek Carol Jirousek Jeanie and Lance Jones Justman Brush Company Kathy and Dean Kampschneider Mary Kelly Rev. Owen Korte Fred Kozisek Bob Kroenke Patricia Ladenburger Paul and Janet Lehn John Paul Lehn Rev. William L'Heureux Donna Limbeck Elizabeth Ludvik Carol and John Maginn Rev. Eldon McKamy Kris McVea Kim and Tom Miriovsky Sharon and Michael Miriovsky Diane and Allen Moravec Diane and Russ Moravec Joy and Jack Narsizi Ann Nordin Renee O'Brien Wendy and Sandon Olson Stephen O'Meara Cheryl and Mikeal O'Quin Jeanie and Del Ostergaard Sandy and Timon Oujiri Sarita and Wayne Penka Pat Philbin Eric Pierson Cathy and Tom Pohl Liz Polak Dorothy and Jon Polan Kelley and Ed Prosser Barb and Larry Ratkovec Rev. Phil Rauth+ Judy and Jack Robak Roncalli Catholic High School Roger Roubal Rev. Carl Salanitro Dan Sanley

Linda and David Schmitt Terry Schneekloth Deborah Scott Helen and George Smallfield Sandy and Bob Stier Trudy and Richard Stodola Kelley and Jay Sudbeck Nancy and Gregory Thrasher Mikki and Isaac Tighe Kathy Townsend Kathy and David Trenkamp Peg Trout Fran Tuite Stefanie and JohnTurco Pat and Frank Tworek Barb Vacanti Molly and Steve Vacha Rita Viano Bob Voboril Dianne and Rich Vyhlidal Mark Walla Weitz Investment Management Stephanie West James West Lynette and Edward Wieger Mary Beth and Jim Winner Berleen and Pat Wobeter Lawrence Yost

IN KIND GIFTS Abraham Catering Inc. Karen Arnone Beyond the Vine Toni Burk+ Charlene Camenzind Phyllis and Glenn Chandler Creighton Preparatory School Regina and Ron Cronkhite Culvers Eddie's Catering Magdalena El Museo Latino LC Exceptional Portraits Margaret Faciszewski Marie Fletcher Fontenelle Forest Nature Center Nancy Gaukel Godfather's Pizza Corporate Office Great Harvest Bread Company Gross Catholic High School Marilyn and Bob Haerr Dorothy and Jack Hain Lisa and Dan Hanus Cindy Henderson Sharon and Grant Hrabovsky Hy-Vee James Arthur Vineyards Jason's Deli

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Jensen Tire & Auto Julie and Kevin Kaminski Bob Kaufman Gary and Mary Kay Kucera Lauritzen Gardens Pam and Jim Leonardo Mary and Bob Levesque Mama's Pizza Midtown Marathon Ventures Marian High School Loretta and Dennis Masur Mercy High School Marty and Jerry Minchow Mount Michael Benedictine School National WWI Museum Omaha Children's Museum Omaha Storm Chasers Opera Omaha Oriental Trading Company, Inc Papio Fun Park

Pasta Amore Peggy and Dan Pinkerton Railcar Modern American Kitchen Jenene and Herm Rauth Dorothy Reelfs Sgt Peffer's Italian Cafe Spaghetti Works Jane and Joseph Stessman Sun Valley Landscaping Ted & Wally's Ice Cream The Cheesecake Factory The Prairie Club The Rose Theater Timber Wood Fire Bistro UNO Athletics Ticket Office Upstream Brewing Company Vala's Pumpkin Patch Hedy and Ed Winklebauer Woodland Hills Golf Course Zio's Pizzeria

We Notre Dame Sisters wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to you, our donors, for your contributions during the past fiscal year.

Every gift we receive is important.

The names printed in this year’s annual report reflect our top donors and in-kind gifts. This list includes top monetary gifts given July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. We have made every attempt to publish a complete list of donors. We sincerely apologize if your name was inadvertently omitted or printed incorrectly.

European Sisters Visit In a heartwarming and meaningful event, the Notre Dame Sisters in Omaha, Nebraska, welcomed two very special guests from Europe in July: Mother Metoda Piatnickova and Sister Fidelis Jaksicova.

Mother Metoda is the General Superior over all four Provinces in the Notre Dame Sisters Congregation – the Bavarian Province from Germany, the Czech Province, the Slovak Province, and the United States Province. Managing her responsibilities, Mother Metoda divides her time between offices in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Sister Fidelis, residing in České Budějovice in the Czech Republic, is a dedicated teacher by profession.

This event marked a historic moment, aligning with the 170th celebration of the founding of the Notre Dame order in Hirshau, Bohemia, dating back to 1853. The significance of this visit reached far beyond geographical boundaries, uniting the global Notre Dame community in a profound way.

The Sisters in Omaha were deeply touched by the wisdom and grace shared by Mother Metoda and Sister Fidelis, an experience that strengthened the bonds of sisterhood and reaffirmed their commitment to the values and principles guiding their order for nearly two centuries. As they celebrated this momentous occasion, the Sisters found renewed inspiration to carry forth their legacy into the future, continuing their vital work in education, social justice, and compassion for the betterment of society.

Sr. Fidelis and Mother Metoda

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From back L to R: Sr. Margaret Hickey, Sr. Rita Ostry, Sr. Mary Kay Meagher, Sr. Fidelis, Mother Metoda, and Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer

Sr. Fidelis and Mother Metoda

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WAYS TO GIVE PRAYER OR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

MATCHING GIFTS

PLANNED GIVING

REMEMBER LOVED ONES WITH PRAYER Honor, in a significant way, a loved one who has died, a friend on a happy occasion, or someone in need of special prayers.

You can honor the memory of your family member or friend through the ongoing prayers of the Notre Dame Sisters. In turn, your gift allows you and them to share in our prayer and ministries.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT Many employers offer matching gift programs, matching dollar for dollar, their employees’ charitable contributions. Please check with your Human Resources department today to see if this is an option for you. If so, please complete the form provided by your employer and return it to the Notre Dame Sisters with your gift. We will take it from there!

A.K.A. LEGACY GIVING Any major gift, made in lifetime or at death as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning enables philanthropic individuals to make larger gifts to the Notre Dame Sisters than they could make from ordinary income.

Others use estate and tax planning. These include gifts of equity, life insurance, real estate, personal property, or cash.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PRAYER ASSOCIATION, MATCHING GIFTS, OR PLANNED GIVING PLEASE CONTACT THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE AT 402-455-2994 OR EMAIL SANDRA KOCH, VP OF ADVANCEMENT AT SKOCH@NOTREDAMESISTERS.ORG.

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Sr. Ernestine Havlovic, Sr. Alma Janousek, Sr. Celeste Wobeter, Sr. Sr. Rosalee Burke, Sr. Cynthia Hruby, Sr. Theresa Maly, and Sr. Marie Alice Ostry celebrate Sr. Alma Janousek’s 87th birthday,

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