August 2022 Newsletter

FAITH INTO ACTION AUGUST, 2022 NOTRE DAME SISTERS 3501 State Street, Omaha, NE 68112 (402) 455.2994 | NotreDameSisters.org

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BELOW ARE UPDATES ON OUR WORK.

Sr. Margaret Hickey, ND, retires after 22 years of leadership

From left: The Most Reverend George Lucas stands with Sr. Margaret. Sr. Rita Ostry, ND speaks about their time on the Leadership Team together. The guests applaud Sr. Margaret. Sr. Jackie Ryan, Prioress of the Sisters of Mary USA/Jamaica speaks about Sr. Margaret's work regionally.

Sr. Margaret Hickey, ND, celebrated her retirement party July 17, 2022, at Saint James Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Sr. Margaret served as Notre Dame Sisters Provincial President an impressive six terms over the course of 22 years! Friends, family, Sisters, and colleagues, old and new, joined together to thank Sr. Margaret for her service.

“It has been such a joy to work with you and I think we will have more of an opportunity to work together in the future,” said the Most Reverend Archbishop George Lucas. “We had the gospel reading today about Mary and Martha and I see both in you - ready to serve and always active in terms of carrying out the life and joy of the gospel. Thank you for making that gospel come alive.”

Sr. Margaret's education legacy stretches across Omaha - beginning at St. Therese’s in Omaha in 1963, then St. Michael’s in Harlan Iowa, before returning to Omaha to teach at Notre Dame Academy, where she attended high school. After Notre Dame Academy merged with Bishop Rummell High School to form Roncalli High School, Sr. Margaret taught there in the 70s, 80s, and early 2000s.

“God has been so strong in my life. God has made me who I am. You have made me who I am. Together hopefully we can make a better world,” Sr. Margaret said to a room of over 100 people.

“You are a light that shines to God’s goodness in all of life. Your light is far from retiring, and so we can’t wait to see what is next. Thank you for your selfless years of service,” said Sr. Joy Connealy.

PRAY WITH US! For the new Leadership Team, may they be blessed with wisdom, energy, and new ideas to guide the Sisters over the next four years.

For an end to the war in Ukraine and other countries throughout the world.

For world leaders that they seek to promote the common good of all people and the earth.

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For our sisters and brothers struggling with the effects of floods, storms, fires, and natural disasters For continued commitment to healing and reconciling the deep divisions experienced by various groups in our country.

For the safety of farmers and farm workers as they harvest and provide food needed throughout the world.

Register a loved one for the Prayer Association The purpose of the Notre Dame Memorial and Prayer Associations is to provide an opportunity for you to honor, in a significant way, a loved one who has died, a friend on a happy occasion, or someone in need of special prayers. A special Eucharistic Liturgy is celebrated each month at the Notre Dame Motherhouse Chapel for all members of the Notre Dame Memorial and Prayer Association.

Request a remittance envelope or mail a note with the occasion you are remembering. A card will be sent to the person or family you have enrolled in the Association. The card assures them that they will be remembered in the prayers and works of the Notre Dame Sisters.

Learn more and register at notredamesisters.org/prayer

Notre Dame Housing opens an in-house hair salon for residents The Sisters' largest sponsored ministry continues to grow to meet the needs of the more than 115 residents. Staff listened to what residents wanted in their community and began building a salon early in 2022. This salon contains a barber’s chair, sink, two salon dryer chairs, and a hair dresser. We thank The Amy Scott Foundation for donating the funds to make this a reality.

Access to hair care has a direct effect on self-esteem and isolation. If people don’t feel their best, they may not want to go out. Providing this service on-site means that regardless of weather or personal mobility, residents can look their best.

Reminder to RSVP and send updates for the NDA Alumnae Reunion We will offer Mass at 3PM, class photos at 4 PM, and at 4:15 PM, tours of the building with refreshments and light appetizers.

Visit our website at notredamesisters.org/alumnae-reunion to RSVP, buy a sweatshirt and submit your update, or email your update directly to mmullen@notredamesisters.org.