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Letter FROM THE President Walk on through the wind. Walk on through the rain though your dreams be tossed and blown. Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart, and you’ll never walk alone!* Dear Friends, As I reﬂect on the past year, the scripture quote from Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans for a future full of hope,” remains steadfast in my heart. We could not have predicted that the hardships and challenges of 2020 would continue into 2021. We remained hopeful and faithful, and with God’s grace, we were slowly reunited with our loved ones. What a special blessing it was for the Sisters of the Divine Compassion to come together with our families and friends to celebrate wonderful milestones over the past year! It was a joy to welcome one and all to honor our three remarkable elementary school principals, Sisters Mary Stephen Healey, Marie Cecile Larizza and Mary Alice Reamer, at our annual Golf Classic and Dinner Reception! From sun up to sun down (and beyond) it was a glorious celebration of our Sisters and all of you! We were thrilled to reunite with so many of our alumnae and alumni representing several “Divine Compassion schools.” We finally joined with our Good Counsel Academy High School and Good Counsel College/College of White Plains alumnae for their Reunions! We celebrated our RDC Associates’ 40th and Our Lady of Good Counsel Guild’s 80th anniversaries! What an extraordinary blessing it was to celebrate the 135th Anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion! As we plan for the future of our Community we proudly march on with hope in our hearts knowing our interdependence and “Collaboration for Compassion” will be a pathway to ensuring the continuation of the mission and charism of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. Our Foundress, Mother Mary Veronica, articulated the enduring community value of collaboration in fulfilling the Divine Compassion mission when she advised, “I cannot do this alone; we cannot do this alone.” And from the very beginning to this very day, you have always walked with us. We are very grateful for your unwavering generosity and support in every way. We pray that you and your loved ones will receive God’s choicest blessings ~ and keep you healthy and safe. Sincerely in the Divine Compassion, Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC President

*Excerpt lyrics: You’ll Never Walk Alone

Sisters of the Divine Compassion Leadership Team Sr. Susan Becker, RDC Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC Sr. Kristin Donworth, RDC Sr. Carol Peterson, RDC

Collaboration for Compassion Together with our Companions and Associates, the Sisters of the Divine Compassion remain a responsive, collaborative, missionfocused Community dedicated to the healing and empowerment of all people. This is our mission and our spirituality. It is what brings us closer into the hearts of the people we serve. Our story continues to shape our vision, and requires us to accept change that will bring new strengths, as well as challenges to our Congregation. As we walk together into the future, we have a renewed focus on interdependence. At our Chapter Meeting in September 2020, the Sisters, Associates and Companions of the Divine Compassion voted to accept the Charter for Compassion. It provides an instrument through which the Divine Compassion Community can advance our mission internally and externally by extending our presence and charism of compassion well into the future. The Charter for Compassion encourages the formation of a community united in its mission to create a world that is peaceful, kind and promotes happiness. It is a call to invest in compassion with actions, time, and resources. For the Divine Compassion Community, the Charter represents a call to advocate for compassion. Our membership provides an umbrella to engage people in a collaborative effort to extend compassion within and beyond the communities we serve. The importance of collaboration in continuing to fulfill the Divine Compassion mission is essential to our longevity and legacy.

For more information and updates about the Divine Compassion’s “Collaboration for Compassion,” visit our website at Divinecompassion.org, follow us on Instagram @divinecompassionsisters or call 914.798.1140.

The Charter for Compassion is a document that transcends religious, ideological, and national differences. Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions, the Charter activates the Golden Rule around the world. The Charter for Compassion is a cooperative effort to restore not only compassionate thinking but, more importantly, compassionate action to the center of religious, moral and political life. Compassion is the principled determination to put ourselves in the shoes of the other, and lies at the heart of all religious and ethical systems.

The Charter for Compassion: The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.

emphatically It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting pain. To act or speak violently out of spite, chauvinism, or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to incite hatred by denigrating others—even our enemies—is a denial of our common humanity. We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion. We therefore call upon all men and women to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion ~ to return to the ancient principle that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate ~ to ensure that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures ~ to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural and religious diversity ~ to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings—even those regarded as enemies. We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity. It is the path to enlightenment, and indispensable to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community.

charterforcompassion.org *Text provided by the Charter for Compassion

RDC Associates’ 40th Anniversary Forty years ago, the first group of five Associates of the Divine Compassion answered the call to extend the mission and charism of the Divine Compassion to the laity. On December 4, 1981, the Chapel of the Divine Compassion was filled with Sisters, families and friends, who joined together to celebrate the Associates and the RDC Community’s new venture. Today, more than 50 Associates, including lay women and men, single and married, continue to be non-vowed members of the RDC Community, sharing in the Divine Compassion spirituality and ministries. Each Associate’s level of involvement is different, but over the years the group has become more involved in Community life and is integral to the work of the RDC ministries.

Happy Anniversary to our RDC Associates and thank you for your enduring friendship, partnership and dedication!

Divine Compassion Community Celebrates 135 Years of its Founding! July 2, 2021 marked the 135th Anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. Although a limited number of guests were able to attend due to pandemic restrictions, Sisters, Associates, and Companions were grateful to be able to mark this extraordinary milestone together with a Liturgy in the Chapel of the Divine Compassion. Empowered by God’s love, the Sisters of the Divine Compassion are called to be the compassionate presence of God in the world. For more than 135 years, our ministries in social and spiritual welfare, faith formation, human development and education have affected the lives of numerous women, men, children and families. From our earliest history, we have walked with those suffering. In the true spirit of community and collaboration, we support others toward selfsufficiency, meaning and wholeness in their lives. Together with our Associates and Companions we remain a responsive, collaborative, mission-focused community. We partner with various community representatives, donors, and volunteers to enable the liberation and empowerment of all people. This is our mission and our spirituality. It is what brings us closer into the hearts of the people we serve. We honor our Founders, celebrate our Sisters and thank our friends and supporters for all you do to support our mission of compassion.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Guild

In 1913, Mother Mary Aloysia created the Auxiliary of Our Lady of Good Counsel. The group was composed of women interested in the Divine Compassion Community and its works. The Auxiliary’s expressed purpose was to “aid the Sisters in every means.” One of their most significant and earliest accomplishments was to lead an effort to fund the completion of the building of the Divine Compassion Convent. With the support of the Auxiliary and other groups the final three wings of the Convent were completed in 1923.

In the spring of 1941, now Superior General and President of Good Counsel College, Mother Mary Aloysia established The Mothers’ Guild. Those eligible to join were mothers of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, mothers of students of Good Counsel High School and College, as well as College alumnae. The purpose of The Guild was to continue to assist the Sisters in their various works and ministries, and promote Good Counsel College. The first meeting of The Guild was held on September 25, 1941. Twenty-three members attended. By December 1941, the bylaws changed to allow others to join, as many were interested in helping Mother Aloysia and Good Counsel College. At the February 1942 meeting, the name was officially changed from Mothers’ Auxiliary of Good Counsel College to Our Lady of Good Counsel College Guild. At its peak, there were over 300 Guild members. Over eight decades Our Lady of Good Counsel Guild has been instrumental in sharing in the charism of the RDC Community and working with the Sisters to accomplish stated goals and objectives. In October 2021, The Guild commemorated its 80th Anniversary with a Mass, celebrated by Reverend Thomas Collins. During the Mass, Fr. Tom commented that it was his great honor to share in the celebration, knowing the accomplishments of the group, and remembering, Sr. Mary Margareta McKenna, who was the Moderator of the Guild for several years, and a dear friend and mentor to him. “We have been truly blessed by the spirit and energy of the women of Our Lady of Good Counsel Guild who work to further the Divine Compassion mission, through social and spiritual meetings and raising funds for the works of our Community,” Sr. Laura Donovan said. “Congratulations on and hats off to all the members and officers of the Board, including Board President, Trudi DeDonato, Vice President, Rita Vitiello and officers, Laura Amadio, Peg Cataldo, June 6

Our Lady of Good Counsel Guild 80th Anniversary Honorees,

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Pasello, as well as Moderator, Sr. Mary Lynn Kellogg and Sr. Rita Dougherty who succeeds Eunice Pinto as Treasurer of the Guild,” Sr. Laura added. In commemoration of its 80th Anniversary, Guild members and Sisters joined together to honor current moderator, Sr. Mary Lynn Kellogg, RDC, and Guild Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Laura Amadio for their work and unwavering dedication. For Mrs. Amadio and Sr. Mary Lynn, being honored was a wonderful and humbling experience. “I am forever grateful to The Guild members, past and present, who give of themselves so very generously and selﬂessly to continue helping the Sisters of the Divine Compassion fulfill our mission,” Sr. Mary Lynn Kellogg shared. “Being a member of The Guild is a wonderful and spiritual experience. Working with the Sisters is great! They are so encouraging and supportive, and the staff is so helpful and accommodating,” Mrs. Amadio expressed. “It was a great honor to be acknowledged at the 80th Anniversary Luncheon. A day we will never forget!” she added.

Sr. Mary Lynn Kellogg, RDC and Mrs. Laura Amadio

The Guild of our Lady of Good Counsel remains a vibrant and devoted group.” I have been a member of the Guild for over 25 years, and President for the majority of those years,” Trudi DeDonato said. “It has been a privilege and honor to work with the Sisters in their ministry and a wonderful group of Guild officers and members. It is truly a blessing.” In celebration of its dedication and longevity, Sr. Helen Coldrick, RDC, shared a quote from Mother Mary Aloysia from 1948 that remains relevant today. “The Success of the Guild is very dear to my heart. I could never express in words my joy that, after waiting so long for its foundation, we now have a group of ladies who are giving generously of their time and energy to make every undertaking attractively successful, both socially and ﬁnancially. That God will bless these dear friends and reward their generous sacriﬁces is my earnest prayer.”

Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC with Guild Board Members, Rita Vitiello, Laura Amadio, Sr. Mary Lynn Kellogg, RDC, Trudi DeDonato, Peg Cataldo and Sr. Rita Dougherty, RDC

Mother Mary Aloysia would be inspired by this remarkable milestone, and so pleased that the dedication and spirit of the Guild members and mission endures! 7

Welcome “Home” Alumnae

Good Counsel College, Class of 1961

Good Counsel College, Class of 1970

Good Counsel College/College of White Plains, Class of 1971

Sisters of the Divine Compassion were delighted to welcome alumnae “home” to celebrate their Anniversary Reunions!

Good Counsel Academy High School, Class of 1971 Good Counsel Academy High School, Class of 1981 with Sisters and Friends

23rd Annual Divine Compassion Golf C How exciting it was to come together with 250 golfers and dinner guests in October to celebrate and honor our incredible elementary school principals, Sr. Mary Stephen Healey, Sr. Marie Cecile Larizza, and Sr. Mary Alice Reamer! A day filled with love, admiration and reminiscing, our Golf Classic and Dinner Reception was a splendid reunion of Sisters, family members, friends and alumnae/alumni, some of whom had not seen each other in more than 25 years!

We were blessed with a beautiful day on the links and under the stars at Fenway Golf Club. Thanks to our dear friend and sponsor, Mrs. Gwen Fisher for hosting us. A grand success, this year’s event included our annual grand prize raﬄe, gift baskets and an entertaining live auction, expertly facilitated by Skip Morton. Thanks to our cherished friends and guests, over $130,000 in net proceeds was raised to support our mission and our Sisters.

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f Classic & Dinner Reception “We wholeheartedly thank the Golf Classic Committee, sponsors, donors, golfers, dinner guests and volunteers for your enduring love and support of our Community, for all that you did to support this event, and for your remarkable generosity to us throughout the years,” RDC President Sr. Laura Donovan said. Our honored Sisters have exercised enlightened leadership to three generations of students. They have always been dedicated, hard-working, and compassionate principals, but during the pandemic of the last two years, Sisters Stephen, Cecile and Mary Alice have worked tirelessly with their faculty and staff to provide a safe, loving and enriching school environment for their students and families. We pray for their continued happiness and success.

We pray that God will grant each of you, our friends and benefactors, all the graces needed for your life’s journey, and bless you abundantly for your compassion to others, especially our Sisters of the Divine Compassion. 1. Golf Classic Committee member, Sr. Jane Keegan, RDC provided the opening prayer at the Dinner Reception 2. Mr. James Merkel, Sr. and Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC 3. Golf Classic Committee members, Jim Donworth, Sr. Anne Kniphuisen, RDC and Ken Tallevi 4. Fenway Golf Club member and Golf Classic sponsor Gwen Fisher with Golf Classic Committee members, Jeannie Gaston and Sr. Felicitas Russell, RDC 5. Honorees, Sr. Marie Cecile Larizza, Sr. Mary Alice Reamer and Sr. Mary Stephen Healey 6. Divine Compassion Sisters with St. Mary’s of Katonah alumnae and alumni 7. Rev. Suzanne Post and Golf Classic Committee member, Betsy Post 8. Norm DiChiara, Bill Bassett, Golf Classic Auction Sponsor Tom Devine and Mike Connors 9. Pamela Duﬀy, Cathy Landy, Colleen Fay and Rhea Adler 10. Pete Shera, Golf Classic Sponsor John Dubbioso, Angelo Dubbioso, and Tom Menton 11. Reverend Thomas Collins, Laurie Adamo, Kim Baumstark and Melissa Parento

2021 Divine Compassion Golf Classic & Dinner Reception Committee Sr. Jane Keegan, RDC Barbara Paonessa Sr. Anne Kniphuisen, RDC Betsy Post Sr. Felicitas Russell, RDC Ken Tallevi Jim Donworth Elizabeth Vazquez Jeannie Gaston Cathy Nolan

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Fundraising & Grants Extraordinary One-Time Property & Other

58% 21% 16% 5%

Sisters’ Care & Support Other Congregational Expenses Employee Salaries & Beneﬁts

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Advancement Income 2021

Sisters’ Compensation

Congregational Expenses 2021

Congregational Revenue 2021

2021 ANNUAL REPORT Golf Outing

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Direct Appeals

23%

Founders’ Day of Giving 11% Bequests

10%

Major Gifts

10%

Monthly Donors

Memorials & Prayers

Benefactors

We are very grateful to the donors listed on the following pages whose generosity enables us to care for our Sisters and continue in our mission. We pray for you and your loved ones in thanksgiving for your support, friendship and faithfulness. The listing includes donations made by our loyal benefactors and received by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. $35,000 to $50,000 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Devine, Jr. Ms. Catherine Malarkey † $20,000 to $34,999 Ridgewood Savings Bank Foundation $10,000 to $19,999 Ms. Colleen A. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. John J. McAvoy Mr. Charles Sabino Vanguard Charitable $5,000 to $9,999 Ahearn-Holtzman, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert DeDonato Ms. Gwen Fisher Mr. & Mrs. E. Barry Lyon Ms. Denise McAnanly Hanifer Ms. Maureen Medure Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Merkel Three D Industrial Maintenance Corp $1,000 to $4,999 Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Alas All Pro Cleaning & Restoration Services Al’s Moving & Storage Mr. & Mrs. James F. Amodeo Archbishop Stepinac High School Mrs. Kathleen Azzariti Mr. Howard C. Bedford * The Burns Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cataldo * Mr. Michael Chirichello * Ms. Elizabeth Clark Ms. Janice Cockren Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coughlin Ms. Eileen Curran Mr. & Mrs. Michael Daly Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. Dinger Mr. James Donworth

Ms. Pamela J. Duffy Mr. & Mrs. Denis Dwyer, II Ms. Barbara Eble Mr. & Mrs. William Falvey Ms. Joan E. Farrell George Comfort & Sons Mr. & Mrs. Mark Girolamo Mr. & Mrs. Joel Giuffre Mr. & Mrs. William Goebelbecker Ms. Barbara Grzymala Mrs. Wendy Harnaga Ms. Barbara Heenan Mrs. Mary Ellen Hennessy-Jones Ms. Madonna Herrle Mrs. Kathleen Hinson Ms. Rosemary Hintz Mr. Robert Hubertus Mrs. Mary Helen Jordan Ms. Anne Karas Mr. John Keegan Kennedy Catholic High School Mrs. Margaret L. Kovatch Ms. Patricia Krasnausky Mr. & Mrs. William LaPerch Mrs. Adrienne Laravuso Mrs. Mary Martin * Ms. Patricia McCarthy * Mrs. Catherine T. McGuire Drs. Nino & Madeline Mignone Miller & Miller Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Moran Mr. Guy Morano Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Donnell * Our Lady of Good Counsel Guild Ms. Betsy Post Province of St. Mary of the Capuchin Order of OLS Ms. Patricia Quin * Mrs. Annalea Ricci Mr. & Mrs. Ulrich Rosa Scully Construction LLC

Mrs. M. Lavelle Dwyer Shields Mr. & Mrs. David A. Simoncini, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sims * Ms. Jean Stellato Ms. Julie Tracy Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Traynor * Wartburg Mr. & Mrs. Charles Widder $500 to $999 Mr. & Mrs. Jan Anthony Ms. Janis Archer Mr. James Sweeney & Ms. Ellen Baker * Ms. Kimberly Baumstark Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Inc. Ms. Diana Beekman Ms. Kathleen Bergin Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rev. Thomas Collins Colucci Associates The Concord Advisory Group Ms. Carolyn Conley * Ms. Veronica Connelly * Ms. Sandra Dadik Mr. & Mrs. William Damato Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Damo Mrs. Margaret Dennis Ms. Alice Droogan Mr. Michaelene Durst Mr. Kevin Dwyer Ms. Julian Egan Mrs. Laura Ennis Finneran Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Fallon Ms. Jennifer Feeney Ms. Rita Ferrari * Mrs. Louise Filipic Ms. Margaret Gaughan * Gedney Way Consultants LLC Dr. & Mrs. James Grendell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Guidotti Mrs. Mary L. Halloran

Mr. & Mrs. Brian E. Hand Mrs. Regina Hart Mr. James Holderman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Holzer Mrs. Sally A. Jozwiak Mrs. Joan Kelly Mr. Daniel Leary Mrs. Patricia Ledley Ms. Patrice A. Lyons Ms. Janet Macy Mr. & Mrs. John Magnesio Dr. & Mrs. Peter H. Maher, MD Maria Regina High School Mr. & Mrs. Mark Martino Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Masters Ms. Celia Mazziotti McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Meyer Mrs. Mary Michels Mr. Joseph Milana Mr. & Mrs. Jim Noonan Mr. Michael O’Donnell, Jr. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School Our Lady of Mount Carmel Alumni Association Our Lady Of Sorrows Parish Ms. Melissa Parento Ms. Marie Parrish Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pasqualini Preston High School Ms. Nancy Regnier Mrs. Tracy Ritter * Mr. & Mrs. Charles Russell, Sr. † Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Russell Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Serbaroli, Jr. Mrs. Patricia Smart Mrs. Peggy Sobier Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Solimine Mrs. Rosemary Steiner Stepinac Crusader Parents’ Association Mr. & Mrs. Ken Tallevi UBS Mrs. Judy Van Riper * Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Walsh Mr. Stephen Yost Mr. Francis Young Ms. Anne Yunick $250 to $499 Ms. Margaret Asmodeo Mr. & Mrs. Edward Baranowski Ms. Beth Basha

Mr. John Battista Mr. Joseph J. Bell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beyrer * Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Boivin Mrs. Tara Boyan Mrs. Anne Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Buckley Mr. Edmund Burke Ms. Heather Burleson Ms. Jane Byrne Ms. Mary Ann Cassidy Mr. & Mrs.† William A. Cerbone Mr. & Mrs. William Chin Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Coffey Ms. Isabel Collins Ms. Teresa Comas Mr. Patrick J. Conway Mr. Joseph Costello Ms. Patricia Cotter Ms. Lisa Cribari Mr. John Cuff * Mr. & Mrs. Joseph De Bona Ms. Jane DeLacruz Mr. Steve Delehanty Mr. & Mrs. Jim Delevan * Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dervin Ms. Maura Devey Ms. Katherine Devonshire Ms. Maryann Di Simone Mr. & Mrs. David Doern Mr. & Mrs. Emilio Dominianni Mrs. Nancy Donohue Mr. Greg Drummond Mr. John Dubbioso Ms. Diane Dursi Mr. Lawrence Dwyer Ms. Maureen Fabel † Mr. & Mrs. James Farrell Mrs. Mary Jo Fusaro Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gaito Ms. Maria Galarza * Mr. John Gill, Jr. Ms. Hilary Ann Gillert * Ms. Frances Goddard Mr. & Mrs. William Grant Mr. Pasquale A. Guglielmo Ms. Nancy Hack Mr. & Mrs. John J. Hannaway Ms. Maxine Harkenrider Ms. Maureen Harris Mr. & Mrs. Jon Harrison * Mrs. Kimberly Hecht Ms. Elizabeth Henchy

Mrs. Patricia Hoag Dr. Bernice Houle Mrs. Madeline Hynds * Ms. Susan Johnson Ms. Laure Jones Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kaen Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Keegan Ms. Catherine Kells Dr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Kennedy, M.D. Ms. Kathryn Killelea * Ms. Catherine Landy Ms. Lisa Lanni Mr. & Mrs. George Lock Mrs. Marie C. Ludlow Mr. & Mrs. William Mackin Ms. Nancy Jo Madden Mrs. Jill Malone Mr. John Martin, Esq. Mr. Thomas Matteini Ms. Helen McCarthy Mr. James McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. John McCarthy Ms. Suzanne McDonough Ms. Ellen McDonough Ms. Marge McEvoy Mrs. Rita McGoldrick Ms. Margaret McGrane Mr. Kevin McGrath Mrs. Deborah M. McGuinness * Mr. Terry McQuade Ms. Teresa Ann McQuade-Kao Mr. Robert Meckes Mr. Fred Merkel Mr. Craig Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Brian Morrow Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Morton Ms. Sheila Moy Mr. Stephen Mullery Mrs. Margaret Mullery Mr. Ernest Myllek Mrs. Elizabeth Nista Mr. Richard T. Nolan Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nolan Mr. Brian Noonan Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Brien Ms. Maureen O’Brien Ms. Eileen O’Connell Mrs. Jane O’Neill Mr. Denis O’Sullivan Mr. Richard Othmer Ms. Loretta Pellicci Mrs. Colleen Pettus

Ms. Mary Pfister Mr. & Mrs. William Pietschker Ms. Eileen Podlovits Ms. Monica Radoszewski Ms. Rita Raywid Rev. William Reamer Ms. Loren Renz Dr. Gail Reuter Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Rigsbee Ms. Mary Durkin Romano Mr. Paul Romano Ron Blacks Mrs. Mary Ryan Mr. John Sablian Mr. Mark Sahre Mr. Carmine Salvo Ms. Anne Marie Schiller Mr. & Mrs. Roger Schoenberg Mr. & Mrs. George Seitz Ms. Elizabeth Sharpe, Esq. Ms. Carol Slattery Deacon William R. Smith Ms. Paula Sobolewski Ms. Alice Sofia Ms. Mary Ellen Solicito Mrs. Margaret Spencer Mr. & Mrs. Frank Squiccimarro Mrs. Peggy Tempero Mr. & Mrs. Donald Tomaskovic-Devey The Town Dock Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Varley Ms. Anne Vinchiarello Mr. Anton Wagner Dr. Elaine Walsh Lt. Col. & Mrs. Frank Welsh Mrs. Patricia Wilson-Pawlak Ms. Paula H. Winkelman Judge & Dr. Patricia Yonushonis Ms. Janet Younkin $100 to $249 Mr. Jaimey Abraham Mr. & Mrs. John Ahern Mr. Michael Alas Mr. Brian Alas Ms. Laura Albertson Ms. Lu Ann Anderson Ms. Debra Arena Ms. Susan Aull Ms. Isabelle D. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ballarin Ms. Nora Balliet Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Bardinelli

Mr. Kevork Barmaksezian Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barone Ms. Arleen Barrett Mrs. Rosemary Beliakoff Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bertoldi Ms. Patricia Bieniewicz Mr. Peter Blackmore Ms. Mary D. Bocchino Mr. Thomas Bocon Ms. Frances Bonarti Mr. Steve Bowler Ms. Regina Brady Mr. Thomas Brennan Ms. Patricia Brennan Ms. Eileen Breslin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brewer Mr. Michael Brocks Mrs. Fran Broderick Mr. Donald W. Brodeur Mr. Ronald Brodeur Mr. Robert Brown Ms. Cornelia T. Brown Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bruton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Buckel Mr. & Mrs. John Buckley Mr. & Mrs. James Budka Ms. Nancy Bui Ms. Mary Burgas Ms. Nancy Byrne Mr. Daniel J. Cahill Mrs. Judith Callahan Ms. Patricia E. Campbell Mr. Fred Candreva Mr. Joseph Candrevo Ms. Margaret Cantlin-Kern Mr. & Mrs. James Carter Ms. Patricia Cea Mrs. Mary Louise Chappell Ms. Andrea Chappetta Ms. Judith Cimmino Mrs. Audrey Clarkin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Close Mr. & Mrs. James Coldrick Mr. Daniel Coldrick Mr. & Mrs. William Coldrick Mr. & Mrs. James K. Coleman Mr. Patrick Collins Mr. Francis Colucci Mr. & Mrs. E. James Colyer Ms. Roseann Conforti Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Connell * Mr. Arthur Connor

Mr. Michael Connors Mr. Terrence Conroy Ms. Clorinda Consola Ms. Joann Constantini Ms. Anne Corneck Mrs. Mary Cotter Mr. & Mrs. John Courtney Ms. Rana Coury-Raymond Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Coyne Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Cronin Ms. Mary Cullen Mrs. Patricia Culleton Mr. Joseph Cundari Mr. Thomas P. Cunningham Mr. Melvin Cunningham Mrs. Anne L. Curran Ms. Andre Cushing Mr. & Mrs. George Czerniewski Dr. F. John Dahl, DDS Ms. Virginia Daly Mr. Richard Daniels Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Danko Mr. & Mrs. Dennis De Filippis Ms. Valorie Debuck Mr. & Mrs. David DeCintio Ms. Louise Decker Rev. Robert DeJulio Mr. Chris Delamonico Mrs. Grace Dennison Mr. Daniel Denver Mr. & Mrs. Steve Dessner Mr. & Mrs. William Devine Mr. & Mrs. James Devitt Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso DiBerardino Ms. Katherine Dick Ms. Joan Djakov Tieman Mr. & Mrs. John Donahoe Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Donnelly Mr. Edward Donnelly Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Doolan Mr. & Mrs. Martin Doris Dr. Maureen Doyle Mrs. Madeleine Doyle Mr. Michael Driscoll Ms. Dorothy Duff Mrs. Lori Duggan * Ms. Ellen Dunning Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Durso Mrs. & Mr. Patricia Dwyer Ms. Nancy Dwyer Mr. & Mrs. William Dwyer Mr. & Mrs. Michael Early Ms. Joan Egan

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Eldridge Mr. & Mrs. John Ennis Ms. Annmarie Ennis Ms. Margaret Ennis Mrs. Carrie Ewen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Farina Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fay Ms. Sheila Finan Ms. Marie Finnegan Mr. Terrence Finneran Mr. Michael Finneran Ms. Georgina Finneran Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Fiss Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Fitzgerald Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flanagan Ms. Regina H. Flynn Mr. Michael Foley Ms. Cristina Fragale Mrs. Laetitia Lupe Friis Ms. Diane Fucale Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fusco Ms. Maryann Gaffney Mrs. Mary Gallagher Ms. Susanne Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Galligan Mrs. Elsa Gammon Mr. & Mrs. Edward Garczewski Mrs. Jeannie Gaston Ms. Vivien Gentile Chaplain Anne Gentile Mrs. Kathleen Gerhardstein Ms. Joanne Giangrande Ms. Nancy Girling Ms. Diane Golliozo Ms. Virginia Gonzalez Mrs. Margaret Gray Fraina Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Grozier Ms. Anne Habermann Ms. Joanne Hack & Mr. Denis J. O’Meara Mr. & Mrs. George Hade, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Halloran Mrs. Jane Halloran Ryan Ms. Mary P. Hammatt Dr. & Mrs. Hank Hanff Mr. Patrick Hanrahan Mrs. Barbara Hansbury-Weldon Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hark Mr. Gerald Harring Ms. Maureen Harrington Mr. Patrick Hart Ms. Mary Carol Hartnett Ms. Nancy Hartzband Mr. Guss Hayes

Mr. & Mrs. James Healy Ms. Vickey Hickey Mrs. Mary Hillebrecht Mr. & Mrs. James Hoenig Mr. Paul Holehan Mr. Stephen Hook Ms. Patricia Howie Mr. & Mrs. James J. Hughes, Sr. Ms. Amy Hunter Ms. Rosemary Isacsson Mr. Reno James Ms. Carol Jenkins Dr. Judith Johnston Ms. Clare G. Joy Ms. Kathleen Kane Mr. Tom Keegan Ms. Kathryn Kelley Ms. Constance Kelley Dr. Frances M. Kelly Mr. James M. Kelly Ms. Mary Patricia Kenlon Mrs. Judith Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kennedy Mrs. Teresa Kennelly Ms. Lorraine Kennery Ms. Anne M. Kensing Mrs. Nancy Kessman Mr. & Mrs. David Kmetz Knights Of Columbus Ms. Margaret Kolb Mrs. Barbara Kolesar Ms. Marie Komar Ms. Christine Konczewski Ms. Julia Krasoski Ms. Mary Claire Kruger Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kumpost Mr. Robert Lamarche Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lavelle Ms. Barbara Law Dr. James P. Lawler Ms. Mary Ann Ledda Mrs. Mary Leddy Ms. Nancy Lee Ms. Mary Lenaghan Lighthouse Environmental Consultants Mr. J. Matthew Lissner Mrs. Marguerite Shea Lockwood Mrs. Peter Looser Mrs. Dorothy Lorden-Telesco Mrs. Bridget MacConnell Ms. Patricia Maddi Ms. Monica Magner Mrs. Joan Maliniak

Mrs. Noreen M. Malone Mrs. F. Christina Mangum Ms. Sarah Marples Ms. Joan Martabano Ms. Christina Martabano Mr. Ronald Martel Mr. & Mrs. Wayne R. Martell, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Martin Ms. Irene Maruggi Mr. Pascal Marzella Mr. & Mrs. Richard Massaroni Mrs. Carol Mastoloni Ms. Joan Mathison Ms. Alice McCarthy Ms. Rosemary McClare Mrs. Jean McComb Mr. & Mrs. William McCooe Mr. & Mrs. Peter McDade Ms. Bettina C McDermott Mrs. Mary McDonnell Mrs. Leona McDonnell Ms. Mary McDonough Ms. Christine McGintee Ms. Shelia A. McKelvey Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Tom McLoughlin Ms. Maureen McLoughlin Ms. Marie McMahon Ms. Barbara McMurray Ms. Ann McNulty Ms. Maureen McSweeney Mr. Leonard Medico Mr. George Mekeel Mr. Michael Meltzer Ms. Patricia Memoli Mr. & Mrs. Russell Mendoza Ms. Amber Menifield Mr. Robert Menna Mr. Jim Merkel Mr. James Merkel Mr. Gregory J. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Frank Modelski, Jr. Mrs. Joan Monaghan Ms. Anna Morales Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Moriarty Ms. Mildred Morisco Ms. Theresa Morris Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mosman Mrs. Jennifer Mullery Talbot Mrs. Sue Mullery-Bradbury Mr. James J Murray Ms. Elizabeth Mycko Mr. & Mrs. Richard Narog

Mrs. Linda Nestor Mr. & Mrs. John J. Nicolich Mr. Robert Nielsen Mrs. Georgina Nieves Ms. Abigail Nolan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. O’Brien Mr. Lawrence O’Brien Mrs. Nancy O’Brien Ms. Ellen O’Connell Mrs. Elizabeth O’Gorman Mr. William Ohea Mr. & Mrs. William O’Keefe Ms. Joann Oliva Mrs. Margit Oliva Mrs. Kathryn O’Malley Ms. Alice O’Shea Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Owen Ms. Diane Pace Mrs. Eileen M. Page Ms. Edward Palkovich Dr. & Mrs. Michael Panio Ms. Barbara Paonessa Mrs. Louisa Perla Mrs. Dorothy M. Petix Mr. John Petry Mr. & Mrs. William Phypers Ms. Kathy Placido Ms. Kathleen Plotkin Ms. Jen Plumer Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Poe Ms. Theresa Polansky Rev. Suzanne Post Dr. Margaret Postlewaite Mrs. Antoinette Pulice Mr. Edward Quinn Mr. Thomas Ralph Ms. Jo Ann Randazzo Ms. Margaret Ravida Ms. Jean Reamer Mr. & Mrs. Paul Reamer Rev. Mark G. Reamer Mr. Raymond Reamer, Jr. Ms. Margaret Reardon Ms. Pamela Reda Ms. Diana Regan Mr. Richard Rennia Ms. Mary E. Reviere Ms. & Mr. Timothy Ring Mrs. Anne Riordan Ms. Maria Riverso Mrs. Mary M Doyle Roche Mr. John Rorick Mr. & Mrs. Mark F. Rossi

Mrs. Jacqueline Rossow Ms. Mary Rowan Mr. Charles W. Russell, Jr. Ms. Terry Russell Ms. Jo-Ann Ryan Ms. Rosemarie Ryan Sacred Heart High School Mrs. Evelyn Saeli Mr. and Ms. Ralph Salvatore Ms. Theresita Santos Ms. Linda Saracco Mrs. Iris Sardinas-Farmer Mrs. Margaret Scales Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Scanlan Ms. Theresa Scazafave Ms. Jo-Ann Scebold Ms. Mary R. Schatz Mrs. Maureen Schjorring Ms. Marjorie Schmidt Mr. John Schott Mr. Peter Sedlarcik Mr. & Mrs. William Shaheen Mr. & Mrs. Peter Shebek Mr. & Mrs. James Sheridan Mr. James Shugrue Mrs. Margaret G. Siemer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sloane Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith Mr. & Mrs. Philip Smith Mr. Joseph J. Smith Ms. Joan Sneed Mr. & Mrs. Cortlandt Snyder Ms. Jennifer Solimine Ms. Anna G. Speciale Ms. Mary Spengler Ms. Joanne B. Stack Ms. Debra Stackhouse Mr. John Stadtmueller Mrs. Lyda Stanford Mr. & Mrs. Mark Steele Ms. Margaret Stone Mr. Kevin Stringer Ms. Kathleen Sullivan Mr. Matthew Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Donald Tashner Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Teague Mrs. Michele Thomas Mr. William Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Martin P. Tighe Ms. Anne Tomlin Mrs. Shaileen Tracy Mrs. Carmela Turco Valhalla Ambulance Corps, Inc.

Ms. Mary Van Gieson Mrs. Margaret Van Horson Mr. Robert VanBenschoten Deacon & Mrs. Fernando L. Vazquez Mr. Norman Venables Ms. Frances Vetrano Ms. Margaret Vincento Mr. Joseph Vinchiarello Ms. Francesca Vollaro Ms. Carol M. Wakefield Mr. & Mrs. George H. Wallace Mr. & Mrs. John Walpole Mrs. Mary Walsh Most Reverend Gerald T. Walsh Mrs. Alice Walther Ms. Patricia G. Ward Ms. Gloria Ward Ms. Marilyn J. Watson Ms. Marisa Wayne Mrs. Lois Weeks Mr. & Mrs. Edward Weston Rev. Thomas Wyndham Mr. & Mrs. James Wynne Ms. Elizabeth Ann Zand Ms. Mima Zbell Ms. Gloria Zimmerman Mr. James Zimmerman $1 to $99 Mrs. Mickie Abatemarco Mr. Robert Abramson Ms. Janet Acerbi Ms. Jane Adams Ms. Karole J. Adams Mr. Anthony Aguilar Mr. Albert Ahern Ms. Gail Alonge Mr. & Mrs. Louis Amadio Mr. Ryann Anderson Young Mrs. Patricia Angley Mrs. Doris Bachman Ms. Lee Bailer Mrs. Madeleine Balko Mr. Thomas Baranowski Mr. Edward Barbarito Ms. Marilyn Barbato Mr. & Mrs. Roland Bark Ms. Nilsa Bastone Mr. & Mrs. Roy Bauerlein Mrs. Joan Becker Ms. Virginia Beirne Ms. Joyce Bell Mrs. Jill Bellucci

Mrs. Rosita Briante Mr. Joseph Broderick Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brongo Ms. Kathleen Brooks Mr. Mark Brooks Ms. Mary Margaret Brown Ms. Christine Brown-Daly Ms. Elizabeth Bufano Mr. & Mrs. John Byrnes Ms. Gloria E. Cagle Ms. Kataliya Caiazzo Mrs. Eileen Cain Mr. Dennis Cannon Ms. Theresa Capellupo Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Capicotto Mrs. Louis Cardinale Ms. Mary Casterella Ms. Millie Castro Ms. Rose Cerreta Mr. Dan Challou Ms. Christina J. Chin Ms. Nancy Chin Ms. Bernadette Clarke Ms. Maggie Clifford Mrs. Catherine Coccaro Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Coffey Ms. Joan Coffey The Cohen Family Ms. Angela Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Colzani Ms. Jeanne Conklin Ms. Mary Frances Consola Ms. Sarah Constantine Mrs. Alicia Coppinger Albarado Mrs. Kathleen Corbett Mrs. Joann Corsillo Ms. Julia Costello Ms. Mary Jane Coster Ms. Eleanor Crean Mr. Michael Crowley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cuccio Mr. Milton J. Cuevas Rev. Deji Dada Ms. Rachel D’Ambrosio Ms. Agnes Dansereau Mr. & Mrs. Edward De Lia Mr. & Mrs. Robert De Mario Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Deignan Ms. Abby Deluca Ms. Jaclyn Deluca Ms. Joan Deluca Dr. Imma DeStefanis, RSCJ Mrs. Mary Dick

Ms. DeAnna DiNapoli Ms. Margaret Doherty Mr. & Mrs. Owen Donaghey Ms. Lillian Donnell Ms. Jennifer Douglas Mr. & Mrs. John Douglass Ms. Barbara Dracker Ms. Jean Dunagan Mr. Bart Dunn Ms. Mary Ellen Dunne Ms. Nancy Durso Ms. Diane Duryea Mrs. Nancy Dwyer-Bellini Ms. Elizabeth Dyson Ms. Patricia Ernest Mr. Essay Mr. & Mrs. Charles Farkas Ms. Melissa Felber Ms. Jane Fethers Ms. Katie Finneran Mrs. Margaret M. Fitzgerald Mrs. Maryanne Fitzgerald Burns Ms. Ida Fiumara Ms. Katherine Fiumara Mr. & Mrs. William Floyd Mr. Lawrence Forte Ms. Marjorie Fox Mrs. Patricia Frank Ms. Tracey Franzese Mr. & Mrs. Fred Frey Ms. Eileen Frohm Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fuchs Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Fyfe Ms. Valerie Gaglione Mr. Steven Gaines Ms. Barbara Gall Ms. Susanne Galya Mr. David Gardella Ms. Patricia Gast Dr. & Mrs. Richard Gast Ms. Barbara Gelinas Mr. & Mrs. John Giordano Ms. Barbara Gleason Mr. Charles Gleydura Ms. Meghan Gonoude Ms. Hilda Gonzalez Mr. Garry Greer Ms. Toni Grekin Ms. Mary T. Grena Mrs. Linda Hafner Ms. Kathleen Harney Ms. Mary Hart Ms. Kathleen Hart

Mr. Francis Hartman Ms. Nora Hartnett Mr. & Mrs. James Heil Sr. Monica Marie Henkemeier Mr. Mike Hinds Ms. Carlene Hirsch Ms. Marie Horbaly Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hughes Ms. Rita Hulme Mr. Robert J. Hyland Ms. Jeanette Hynan Ms. Mary Ann Hynes Ms. Marjorie Ihrig Ms. Dorothy Infosino Ms. Maureen Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Jacoby Ms. Annette Jaklitsch Ms. Kathleen Janush Ms. Catherine Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Neil Joyce Ms. Diana Kapusta Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Keane Mr. & Mrs. Frank Keefer Ms. Eileen Keegan Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Keegan Ms. Kathleen Keenaghan Mrs. Helen Kelleher Ms. Kathleen Kelleher Mrs. Claudia Kelly Mr. R. J. Kelly Ms. Hope Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kendra Ms. Kathleen Kenney Ms. Dorothy Kenny Mr. & Mrs. Warren Keogh Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kessler Mr. Gary Kiernan Mrs. Genevieve Kissane Murphy Mrs. Maureen Klauser Ms. Alyson Kozma Ms. Cristina Kraemer Ms. Beatrice Kruchkow Mrs. Marycarmen Kunicki Ms. Jacqueline LaBella Ladies Auxiliary Brewster Fire Dept. Inc. Ms. Gladys Harrington Landry Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Landry Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lang Ms. Mary Lattari Mrs. Lillian Lautzenheiser-Page Ms. Barbara Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. William Lee Ms. Barbara Leichter

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lent Ms. Rosemary Lillis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Limoges Ms. Ann Marie Lombard Mrs. Josephine Lomoriello Ms. Joni Lore Ms. Faith Lorenzo Ms. Linda Ludwig Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Lunger Mrs. Maura Lynch Ms. Carol Mackno Ms. Nancy MacMurray Dr. Michael J. Madden Ms. Helen Madden Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Magiera Mrs. Michelina Malandruccolo Mrs. A. T. Maloney Mr. Louis Margan, Jr. Ms. Rosemary Martino Ms. Elizabeth Mayers Ms. Mary McBride Mr. Joseph McCarthy Ms. Patricia McCormack Ms. Gladys McCormick Ms. Marie McDonald Mr. Ray McDonough Mr. Alexander McElroy Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence McGee Ms. Abigail McGreevy Mr. Joseph McIntyre Mr. & Mrs. Edmund McMahon, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Melchiori Ms. Tara Meunier Mr. & Mrs. William Meyer Mrs. Maureen Meyers Mr. Anthony Miccoli Ms. Samir Molina Mrs. Amy Rose Montaruli Mrs. Linda Morris Mr. George Morris Mr. Thomas Mulry Ms. Marge Murphy Mrs. Marian Nangle Mrs. Diane Nasuta-Todd Ms. Tracey Nautel Ms. Doris Isolini Nelson Ms. Barbara E. Nichols Mrs. Margaret O’Brien Evans

Ms. Antoinette Odoardi Ms. Mary O’Donnell Ms. Elizabeth O’Keeffe Cleary Deacon & Mrs. Michael Oles Mrs. Eleanor O’Reilly Ms. Jacqueline O’Shea Ms. Janet Palladino Mr. & Mrs. John Pannone Mrs. Marion J. Penna Ms. Francine Perrotta Ms. Rosann Petrizzi Ms. Barbarann Phelps Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Piscitello Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Planell Ms. Louise Poglinco Ms. Joan Poncato Ms. Maeve Power Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pruyne Ms. Amanda Puglise Ms. Rita Ratliff Ms. Barbara Reap Ms. Catherine Reid Ms. Nancyann Rella Ms. Elizabeth Rigby Mrs. Deborah Rogan Ms. Margot Ronin Mrs. Oren Root Ms. Yvonne Rosenblatt Ms. Loretta Rowan Ms. Delores Rucker Ms. Janice Rueppel Ms. Mary C. Ryan Ms. Jacqueline Salomone Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Satriano Ms. Rose Sattler Ms. Joy Scantlebury Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Schad Ms. Deena Scherer Mr. Joseph Schippa Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Schmitt Ms. Mary Ann Schroeder Mrs. Betty Schulman Mr. & Mrs. Gerhard Schwalbe Ms. Christina Scott Mrs. Judy Sechny Ms. Pat Seger Ms. Barbara Segers Mr. & Mrs. George Skau

Mrs. Roberta Skeckowski Mr. & Mrs. Charles Slaustas Deacon Paul Smith Ms. Antonella Solano-Knoeller Mr. & Mrs. John Spillane Mr. & Mrs. Francesco Spinali Ms. Mary Stanton Mr. James Steiner Ms. Bridget Steller Ms. Gail M. Stewart Mr. John Strasser Mrs. Theresa Stratta Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stuetz Mr. Charles Sullivan Ms. Sheila Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Peter Tennant Ms. Dolores Tesoro Mr. & Mrs. John Thornton Ms. Elaine Tobin Ms. Fe Torres Mr. Raymond Towle † Mr. & Mrs. Frank Treanor Mr. & Mrs. Richard Turcsik Mrs. Carol Twomey Mrs. & Mr. Anne Uglum Ms. Antonella Vaccaro Ms. Suzanne Van Allan Ms. Susan Varsames Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Vitiello Mrs. Rose Viviano Mr. & Mrs. Filip Wagner Ms. Alice Walsh Ms. Laura Weinert Ms. Karen Weismuller Ms. Adrienne Welch Mr. Anthony Witkowsky Ms. Beverly Yannantuono Mrs. Lynne Yessian-Heuschkel Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Youngren Honorable Paul Zaccagnino Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Zartarian

*Monthly Donors †Deceased

Special thanks to the Sisters of the Divine Compassion for their gifts of time, talent and treasure to the Congregation throughout the fiscal year. Despite our best efforts, some errors or omissions may have occurred during the production of this Annual Report. Please accept our sincere apology if your name has been omitted, misprinted or misspelled. We ask that you contact the Advancement Office so that we can make a correction.

2021 Founders’ Day of Giving

Held annually and sponsored by alumni and friends of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, Founders’ Day of Giving is an online fundraising campaign to recognize, remember and thank the Sisters for their quiet, constant and compassionate influence on our lives. Mickie Abatemarco Jaimey Abraham Karole Adams Laura Albertson Ryann Anderson Young Anonymous Jean Anthony Janis Archer Susan Aull Marilyn Barbato Beth Basha Nilsa Bastone John Battista Virginia Beirne Rosemary Beliakoff Nancy Dwyer-Bellini Peter Blackmore Rebecca Boivin Regina Brady Eileen Breslin Michael Brocks Joseph Broderick Kathy Brosnan Timothy Buckley Maryanne Fitzgerald Burns The Burns Family Foundation Lizzie Butler Kataliya Caiazzo Patricia Campbell Dennis Cannon Theresa Capellupo Geraldine Celentano Nancy Chin Christina Chin Joseph Chin Judith Cimmino Amy Clancy Elizabeth Clark Maggie Clifford Janice Cockren Patrick Collins E. James Colyer Roseann Conforti Jeanne Conklin Sarah Constantine Alicia Coppinger Albarado Anne Corneck Joann Corsillo Mary Cotter Nancy Coughlin Mary Cullen Patricia Culleton Melvin Cunningham

Eileen Curran Ellen Damato Margaret Damo Grace D’Antuono Joseph De Bona Louise Decker Abby Deluca Jaclyn Deluca Joan Deluca Daniel Denver Donald & Barbara Tomaskovic-Devey Mary Dick DeAnna DiNapoli Jennifer Douglas Mary Doyle Roche Michael Driscoll Alice Droogan Bart Dunn Mary Ellen Dunne Mary Durkin Romano Michaelene Durst Lawrence Dwyer Nancy Dwyer William & Dawn Dwyer M. Lavelle Dwyer Shields Annmarie Ennis John Ennis Laura Ennis-Finneran Margaret O’Brien Evans Iris Sardinas-Farmer Frances Fay Jennifer Feeney Melissa Felber Rita Ferrari Sheila Finan Marie Finnegan Georgina Finneran Katie Finneran Michael Finneran Terrence Finneran Tracey Franzese Valerie Gaglione Judith Gaito Elsa Gammon Jill Gerarty Virginia Giuﬀ re William Goebelbecker Meghan Gonoude Hilda Gonzalez Margaret Gray Fraina Robert Guidotti Jane Halloran Ryan Peter Hark

Maxine Harkenrider Kathleen Harney Maureen Harrington Regina Hart Nora Hartnett Nancy Hartzband Martha Heavey Barbara Heenan Madonna Herrle Kathleen Hinson Rosemary Hintz Carlene Hirsch Dr. Bernice Houle Patricia (Borawski) Howie Amy Hunter Jeanette Hynan Mary Ann Hynes Caroline Ireland Kathleen Janush Carol Jenkins Catherine Johnson Mary Ellen Hennessy-Jones Laure Jones Mary Helen Jordan Sally Jozwiak Julie Kaen Anne Karas Kathleen Keenaghan Catherine Kells Colleen Kelly Joan Kelly Edward Kennedy, III Lina & Warren Keogh Nancy Kessman Gary Kiernan Genevieve Kissane Murphy Barbara Kolesar Alyson Kozma Cristina Kraemer William & Deborah LaPerch Mary Lattari Daniel Leary Mary Ann Ledda Patricia Ledley Elizabeth Lee Barbara Leichter Jill Lepore J. Matthew Lissner Ann Marie Lombard Dorothy Lorden-Telesco Bridget MacConnell John & Clair Magnesio Sarah Marples

Millicent Marrello Christina Martabano Ronald Martel Pascal Marzella Denise McAnanly Hanifer Helen McCarthy Bettina McDermott Ray & Mary McDonough Marge McEvoy Rita McGoldrick Kevin McGrath Shelia McKelvey Maureen McLoughlin Maureen Medure Robert Menna Fred Merkel James Merkel Jim Merkel Thomas Merkel Amy Rose Montaruli Mildred Morisco George Morris Kerrin Morton Margaret Mullery Stephen Mullery Sue Mullery-Bradbury Thomas Mulry Elizabeth Mycko Georgina Nieves Elizabeth Nista Michael & Cathy Nolan Abigail Nolan Lawrence O’Brien Nancy O’Brien Ellen O’Connell Elizabeth O’Keeﬀe Cleary Jacqueline O’Shea Richard Othmer Lillian Lautzenheiser-Page Barbara Paonessa Marie Parrish John Petry Kathleen Plotkin Jen Plumer Eileen Podlovits Betsy Post Rev. Suzanne Post Brittany Power Maeve Power Amanda Puglise Edward Quinn Monica Radoszewski Jo Ann Randazzo Margaret Ravida

Barbara Reap Pamela Reda Tracy Ritter Paul Romano Ulrich & Noreen Rosa Jacqueline Rossow Mary Rowan Charles Sabino Mark Sahre Jacqueline Salomone Margaret Scales Theresa Scazafave Mary Schatz Joseph Schippa Mary Ann Schroeder Pat Seger Dorothy Sheridan Roberta Skeckowski Deacon William Smith Antonella Solano-Knoeller Jennifer Solimine Joan Solimine Joseph Solimine Lyda Stanford Elizabeth Staziak Rosemary Steiner Bridget Steller Gail Stewart Matthew Sullivan Sheila Sullivan Jennifer Mullery Talbot Dennis Teague Peggy Tempero Julie Tracy UBS (Matching Gift) Antonella Vaccaro Robert VanBenschoten Susan Varsames Francesca Vollaro John Walpole Alice Walsh Marisa Wayne Laura Weinert Karen Weismuller Adrienne Welch Margaret Widder Anthony Witkowsky Beverly Yannantuono Judge Patricia Yonushonis Janet Younkin Honorable Paul Zaccagnino

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Jubilarians

The Sisters of the Divine Compassion joyfully celebrate the 60th and 70th anniversaries of six of our Sisters! As certiﬁed teachers, administrators, counselors and therapists, our Sisters have shared their unique, personal gifts with children, teens and adults at all levels of education, administration, health services and social service platforms.

Sister Christine McGee, RDC (Formerly, Sister Mary Christine) has a life-long connection to the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, having attended St. Frances de Chantal, Preston High School and Good Counsel College. Sr. Christine earned a Masters Degree in Theology from Manhattan College, and a certification in Special Education from Caldwell College. Now celebrating her 70th Jubilee, Sr. Christine’s dedication to her ministry in education spans over 50 years! In the Archdiocese of New York, Sister educated students in the primary grades at St. Mary’s in Katonah, St. Joseph’s in Croton Falls and St. Frances de Chantal in the Bronx for over a decade. In the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ, Sr. Christine was a teacher at Christ the King School. In the Archdiocese of Newark, Sister was a tutor at St. Genevieve School, and a parttime tutor for IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) for non-public school services in Union County. Sr. Christine then earned a post-masters certificate in Aging from Hunter College School of Social Work/Brookdale Center on Aging. For over 40 years, Sr. Christine was a part time, long-term licensed care facility nursing aide in both New York and New Jersey. Sister currently resides at Wartburg in Mt. Vernon, where she enjoys participating in the numerous activities offered there, taking walks around the beautiful campus and assisting other residents as needed.

Sister Joan O’Sullivan, RDC (Formerly, Sister M. Victoire) celebrates her 70th Jubilee in 2022! Sister entered religious life after graduating from Preston High School in 1952, and began her “life-long journey of learning.” While deepening her spiritual life and learning her role in religious life within the RDC Congregation, Sister was also trained to teach at Good Counsel College. Sr. Joan began her teaching ministry in 1955 when she joined a team of Sisters who opened St. John the Evangelist School in Mahopac. Sister taught first grade at St. John’s until she was reassigned to St. Joseph’s in Croton Falls in 1963, followed by Holy Name School in Valhalla. As principal of St. Mary’s in Katonah, Sister embarked upon a new and enlightening experience, that of ascertaining the individual needs and talents of each student. During this time, Sr. Joan also became aware of the needs of students who were academically or behaviorally challenged. Following her term as principal, Sister represented Catholic School education on a federally-funded grant called Project Mainstream. A member of a team of six consultants, Sister worked to research, develop and implement strategies for administrators and teachers to engage children with special needs in an inclusive school environment. The project concluded with the passing of Public Law 94-142, which guaranteed a free, appropriate public education to each child with a disability. After earning a doctorate in psychology, Sr, Joan worked as a teacher of children with special needs. In 1996, Sister transitioned from teaching and joined the RDC Center for Counseling and Human Development as a psychologist and partner. “It was the best team of mental health professionals I ever worked with,” Sr. Joan said. In 2012, Sr. Joan developed The Earth Restoration Project to transform a junk yard into a beautiful, four-acre parcel of God’s earth, including woodlands and a 150+ year old barn. The transformation took five years. Sr. Joan remains a life-long learner of compassionate presence to herself and others.

Jubilarians Sister Catherine Halpin, RDC (Formerly, Sister Mary Paula) celebrates her 60th jubilee this year, having entered religious life in 1962. Her early ministry in education began at St. Anthony’s school in West Harrison, followed by St. Lawrence O’Toole in Brewster, NY. Sister transitioned to administration, initially as the Director of Religious Education for St. Columbanus in Cortlandt, NY. She was appointed to her first Parish Minister position in 1975, where she served with a team of RDC Sisters at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Mansura, Louisiana, followed by St. Peter’s Parish in Minnesota, and Sacred Heart and St. Francis Xavier in northern New Hampshire. For 15 years, Sister served as a chaplain, initially in Boston, and then in Knoxville, Tennessee at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Sister then became the medical center’s hospice chaplain. Sr. Cathy and a co-worker started Kids in Crisis (KICS), a nonprofit organization in eastern Tennessee for children and families who were grieving loss of all kinds. After six years the ministry was acquired by the largest mental health corporation in eastern Tennessee, and Sr. Cathy became an advocate for sexual assault survivors. Now retired, Sister volunteers with a program that teaches English as a second language to immigrants from all over the globe. Sr. Cathy is an avid reader. Sister enjoys time with her friends and daily walks with her dog, Bodhi.

Sister Blanche Haughey, RDC (Formerly, Sister Mary Blanche) Born and raised in Yonkers, NY, Sr. Blanche graduated from Good Counsel College and entered religious life in 1962. Sister earned her Masters degree in Education at St. John’s University. Education has been her life’s ministry, having taught in several schools from 1965 to 1981, including St. John the Baptist in Yonkers, St. Anthony’s in West Harrison, St. Theresa’s in Briarcliff, as well as St. Bernard’s Elementary School and Good Counsel High School in White Plains. Sister was also a teacher and assistant principal at Sacred Heart in Hartsdale. For ten years, Sr. Blanche served as a teacher and administrator at Pace University. Sister was the Director of Pace Little School and Assistant Administrator at the Delany Center for Educational Enrichment which worked to improve children’s developmental reading skills. Currently, Sr. Blanche is a member of the RDC Pastoral Care Team. Sister visits with our Sisters at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry and Wartburg Retirement Community in Mt. Vernon. She also loves to read and watch sports, especially college basketball.

“The people we have met and served blessed us with their love, compassion and friendship. We live in gratitude for all that is and has been.” 22

Sister Susan McCarthy, RDC (Formerly, Sister Julia Marie) Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sr. Susan McCarthy was five years old when her family moved to White Plains. Sr. Susan was introduced to the RDCs when she attended St. Bernard’s Elementary School, and continued at Good Counsel Academy High School. Sister’s first twenty-five years of ministry were spent as a teacher at St. Mary’s in Katonah, Preston High School and Good Counsel Academy High School. Later, Sr. Susan served as an Associate Pastor at several parishes, including St. Francis Xavier in Manhattan, Christ the King and St. Nicholas of Tolentine in the Bronx. In 2000, Sister moved to Little Rock, Arkansas to work in the Diocese of Little Rock as Promotions Coordinator for Little Rock Scripture Study (LRSS). Sister spent 15 years in this ministry, traveling throughout the Unites States, exhibiting and providing workshops on how to use LRSS materials for Bible study. Currently, Sr. Susan is a Board Member with both SHORE/I CARE and Marydell Faith and Life Center. Sister is a member of the RDC Pastoral Care Team. She visits with our Sisters at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry. Sister also volunteers at Wartburg, where she provides Communion services, and helps organize activities for the Divine Compassion Sisters and other residents. Sr. Susan enjoys sports, especially the NY Mets, as well as playing Canasta and Sudoku online.

Sister Pamela Wagner, RDC (Formerly, Sister Mary Joseph) entered religious life after graduating from Preston High School in 1962. With a degree in English Literature from Good Counsel College, Sister was assigned to teach fourth grade at St. Joseph’s in Croton Falls. Sister was then assigned to St. Lawrence O’Toole in Brewster where she taught seventh and eighth graders for three years. Sr. Pam became the Director of the Religious Education program for adults and children there. While earning her Master’s Degree in Religious Studies at Boston College, Sister was introduced to parish ministry. With a team of RDC Sisters, Sr. Pam served as parish minister at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Mansura, Louisiana, followed by St. Peter’s Parish in Minnesota and Sacred Heart and St. Francis Xavier in northern New Hampshire. In 1990, with guidance from Sisters Alice Feeley and Lucille Coldrick, Sr. Pam and Sr. Fran Liston began to work with migrant farmworkers in the Black Dirt region of N.Y. They created the Mustard Seed Migrant Ministry, which provided a gathering place of support for migrant farmworkers and their children. The ministry grew. The farmworkers themselves took on leadership roles, and after 26 years, our Sisters retired; however, the ministry continues. Sr. Pam treasures the close friendships formed with religious and lay communities throughout her ministries, and feels blessed to be a part of the RDC Companions from its beginnings. In her “retirement,” Sr. Pam loves to walk, read, cook, be with family and friends and visit with neighbors. She loves to travel both near and far, and enjoys being a part of a non-denominational prayer group.

We celebrate our 2022 Jubilarians… Ad Multos Annos!!! 23

In Memoriam We remember with love each of these women, our Sisters and friends, who died within the past year. We celebrate their lives and the example they oﬀered to the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, their families, friends, students and the whole world. They each embraced the call to live compassionate lives. May they rest in the arms of the loving God they so faithfully served. Sister Anne Kelly, RDC (Formerly Sr. Mary Kevin) July 3, 1936 – October 6, 2021

Sister Anne Kelly, RDC was born in New York, and attended Divine Compassion Schools from elementary school through college. Sr. Anne entered religious life in 1954. Sister’s teaching ministry began at St. Bernard’s School in White Plains. She also taught at St. Mary’s School in Katonah and St. Joseph’s School in Croton Falls, NY. In 1972, Sister became Director of Religious Education at St. Emric’s Parish in Manhattan. She also served as Director of Religious Education at St. Benedict’s Parish in the Bronx for many years. In 2003, Sr. Anne began The Preston Center of Compassion in the Throggs Neck area of the Bronx. The Center continues to thrive today addressing critical community needs, and offering support services to women and families in need. “Sr. Anne was a devoted, faithful member of our Congregation. She was a compassionate presence no matter where she served. She began the Preston Center of Compassion, extending her gifts, reaching out and serving families in need.”

Sister Mary Pauline McDermott, RDC October 5, 1924 – October 5, 2021

Sister Mary Pauline attended St. Joseph Mountain School in Monticello, New York and graduated from Good Counsel High School in 1942. Sister went on to graduate from Good Counsel College with a BA degree, and earned a Masters degree in Mathematics from New Paltz State University. Sister’s teaching career began at St. Frances de Chantal school in the Bronx and her work continued at Sacred Heart in Hartsdale, St. Mary’s in Katonah, Our Lady of Sorrows and Good Counsel Academy in White Plains and St. Anthony’s in West Harrison. Prior to her retirement Sr. Pauline worked at Pace University. In her retirement years, Sister could often be found tutoring youngsters in math or mastering her use of computers. “Sister Pauline was a faithful, caring and loving member of our Community. She gave her heart and soul to her family, friends and students.”

Sister Mary Margareta McKenna, RDC July 3, 1930 – September 20, 2021

Sr. Margareta attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School in Scarsdale and St. Gabriel’s High School in New Rochelle. Sister graduated from Hunter College, received her BA in Physical Education, and taught physical education and coached at Good Counsel College in her early years. Sr. Margareta earned a Masters degree in Supervision and Administration from Fairfield University. Sister’s teaching career began at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Elmsford. She also taught at St. Anthony’s School in West Harrison and served as Principal there for many years. Sister also served as Principal at Good Counsel Elementary School. Sr. Margareta served as Administrator for the Good Counsel campus, and as Moderator of the Guild of Our Lady of Good Counsel for several years. “Always an athlete, Sr. Mary Margareta was a gifted basketball player and golfer! Sister was a kind and generous friend and likewise, a generous member of the RDC Community.”

We Remember our faithful RDC Associate George Hintz • March 5, 1938 – March 9, 2021

How Will We Find Our Way Home It is a challenging time for our nation and our world. We have lost, learned and questioned our lives in so many capacities. Sr. Alice Feeley’s, “How Will We Find Our Way Home,” is a collection of poems that are often reﬂective of questions that creep into our ordinary lives, as we make our way in the current challenging climate. “Poetry has something to say in our confused time,” Sr. Alice explains. “It can help us find our way.”

Sr. Alice Feeley, RDC

Inspired by a question Sr. Alice’s dear friend asked upon her incumbent death, “How Will We Find Our Way Home” is Sister’s second book of poetry that inspires personal, societal and environmental reﬂection.

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Sr. Susan Becker, RDC, contributed a chapter to the anthology, “Love Tenderly: Sacred Stories of Lesbian Religious,” sharing her personal spiritual journey from her early days until the present. Reﬂecting on her experience, Sr. Susan shared, “Everybody has a story, and they are all sacred.” To order a copy of the book, visit amazon.com

Sr. Susan Becker, RDC 25

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