FAITH INTO ACTION SEPTEMBER, 2021 NOTRE DAME SISTERS 3501 State Street, Omaha, NE 68112 (402) 455.2994 | NotreDameSisters.org
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1971
This year is almost as unpredictable as the last. In 2020, we were navigating the perils of COVID-19 and held an all-virtual reunion. This year, we are still dealing with COVID-19 and its new variants, but have some good news -- the vaccine. We Sisters have been vaccinated and many continue to wear masks in
public spaces to protect themselves from any variant that makes its way through the area. We hope you have been vaccinated and are being safe. The other piece of good news is that we hope to have our reunion in person on September 11th. Let’s hope the COVID variants stay in check with our help. Many people we know, including Alumnae, have lost family members this past year. We have lost two of our Sisters over the past year including Sr. Mary Beth (Martin) Kubesh and Sr. Barbara (Mary John) Markey. I am sure many of you remember them with great fondness. We Sisters continue to try endeavor to be an empowering presence to the people around us, even as we remain safe and slightly more distant than we used to be. Many of our Sisters are working to educate, serve in hospice care, administer to women leaving domestic violence shelters, raising social justice issues and praying for people on our prayer list and for people all over the world. We are determined to carry on our mission for a very long time. This year we are particularly celebrating the class of 1971, celebrating their 50th anniversary of graduation. My memory is hiding classroom stories about the members of this class for some reason! I do remember the girls were tightly knit together, fun-loving and even a bit mischievous at times but very loveable for sure! I have met, and still meet, many of them over the years and celebrate who they have become and how grateful they were for their education at NDA and for the friendships they formed, ones that exist today. Congratulations, Class of ’71. Sincerely,
Sr. Margaret Hickey, ND Provincial President, Notre Dame Sisters
1971 Congratulations to the following NDA classes on your anniversaries: 1931 – 90th anniversary! 1936 – 85th anniversary! 1941 – 80th anniversary! 1946 – 75th anniversary! 1951 – 70th anniversary! 1956 – 65th anniversary! 1961 – 60th anniversary! 1966 – 55th anniversary! 1971 – 50th anniversary!
NDH gets a new website Notre Dame Housing now has a new, easy to navigate website. You can now learn about apartment plans, schedule a tour, meet the staff, make a donation, and more at the new site: www.notredamehousing.org
PRAY WITH US! For people trapped in Afghanistan, that they remain safe and are able to be evacuated.
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A SERIES OF INFORMATIVE GATHERINGS HOSTED BY THE EDUCATION OUTREACH TEAM OF THE NOTRE DAME SISTERS & ASSOCIATES
Join us for a panel discussion on childcare
For those who served in Afghanistan and for the Afghanis who assisted in their efforts.
Sept. 16 - 7-8:30 PM - Online at Facebook.com/NotreDameSisters (no Facebook account needed. Watch it live or watch it later.)
For the people of Haiti during this hurricane season and for the rebuilding efforts.
In this conversation, we will examine childcare issues faced by parents and providers like access, affordability, and workforce pay.
For parents as they send their children back to school or onto college. For those suffering from COVID-19 and for an end to this global pandemic.
Investing in our children: A look at how children benefit from strong and sustained community support
You will learn of recent updates on current research that uncovered disparity and lack of equitable chance of future success and opportunity for children of color. We will take a look at how children benefit from receiving strong family, community and government support. You will hear description of programs and training that exist in Nebraska and elsewhere to support children, parents, and childcare providers. Speakers: Theresa Wiggs, owner/operator of Miss Theresa’s Montessori Nature Center, LLC; volunteer at Heart Ministry; Notre Dame Sisters Associate. Aubrey Mancuso, Executive Director, and Alfonso Vaca-Lubischer, Research Coordinator, at Voices for Children in Nebraska. Responders: Panelists who work with children and youth, parents and providers.
In case you missed it - five Notre Dame Sisters celebrated jubilees; 320 years of religious service between them Memorial Mass Sunday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. Celebrate your loved ones who have been entered into our Memorial Association this past year. More info coming soon.
Sr. Margaret Hickey, Notre Dame Sisters Provincial President is celebrating 60 years along with Sr Irene Dvorak, ND, and Sr Corona Humpal, ND. Sr. Ernestine Havlovic, ND, and Sr Joan Polak, ND, are celebrating 70 years. Feel free to send congratulations to them in the mail at 3501 State Street, Omaha, NE 68112, or leave us a message or comment at Facebook.com/NotreDameSisters, or email mmullen@notredamesisters.org. See photos of the event, a video slideshow, and individual articles of each jubilarian on Facebook.