Vincentian Connection: Fall 2017

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Volunteers Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Fall 2017

Volume 53, Number 2

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Education Fund Provides Keys to Success

Shelter Staff go the Extra Mile

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Society of a Thousand Thanks

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Breaking Ground ON A NEW BUILDING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS! Story on page 8

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The Society of

Continued Growth It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as President of the Phoenix Diocese Board of Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. My three year term ends as of October 1, 2017 and at that time, Steve Attwood, the newly elected president will replace me.

Welcoming a New Board Member It has been extremely rewarding for me to be part of the continuing growth of our Society. In my term as president, I have been part of an ever expanding movement to provide our services to ever increasing number of people in need who live in our community. The financial support provided by our generous community has allowed us to meet these challenges.

During my term as president, I have seen several monumental milestones of change. Specific projects that stand out to me include the initial dedication of our new urban farm facility and the dedication of our proposed new Ozanam Manor, which when completed will also allow us to expand our medical and dental clinics. We also were able to convert our Henry Unger Memorial Dining Room into a nightly housing facility to help house

P.O. BoxCouncil 13600, Phoenix, Diocesan President Joseph J. Riley Diocesan Council President Frank Barrios

Executive Director ExecutiveJ.Director Stephen Zabilski Steve Zabilski

Chief Development Officer Associate Executive Director Shannon Clancy Shannon Clancy

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Arizona 85002-3600 Editor/Writer

Mary Chou-Thompson

Editors/Writers Mary Chou-Thompson Contributing Writer Esther Martinez

Gretchen Burnton

Editorial Assistant Carol Jacobs

the homeless. I look forward to the day when I will attend the completion of these projects and to see when in the future, when there will be more housing to support people who are experiencing homelessness.

During the 2017 St. Vincent de Paul presidential election, we were extremely fortunate to have two excellent candidates competing for the position of President. Mary Ann Hunter and Steve Attwood, who were both very qualified to serve as president. But as in all elections only one person can win and the Society members chose Steve Attwood.

I look forward to working with Steve in my new position as “Past President” and am certain our membership will support him and I ask all of us to keep him in our prayers.

Frank M. Barrios, President Phoenix Diocesan Council

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and providing others with the opportunity to serve. The Phoenix Diocesan Council has been assisting central and northern Arizona families since 1946. Programs include services for the homeless, medical and dental care for the working poor, charity dining rooms, thrift stores, a transitional housing shelter and general assistance for individuals in need through 85 parish conferences of charity.

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OUR SUMMER ACTION HEROES AND PARTNERS

Summer can be an especially challenging time for families as children are out of school and unable to take advantage of school meal programs. Parents are paying higher utility bills and struggling to make ends meet.

Several media and community partners came together to help us support people in need.

CBS 5 and Papa Murphy’s Team Up in June In its third year, CBS 5’s Summer Action Hero campaign is all about empowering people to take action. While the ability to fly and shoot spider webs may be amazing, the greatest superpowers are kindness and compassion.

Throughout the month of June, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza hosted a statewide food drive. To encourage participation, Papa Murphy’s gave $3 off pizzas to those who brought in canned food donations. In addition to publicizing the campaign, CBS 5 hosted a live phone bank that ultimately garnered over $60,000 in donations to support St. Vincent de Paul’s food bank and family support programs!

CBS 5 Anchor Sean McLaughlin and SVdP Associate Executive Director Shannon Clancy point out the phone bank totals at 6:55 p.m. By the end of the month, the campaign raised a total of more than $60,000!

12 News and Bashas’ Fill Food Bank Shelves This year’s 12 News Summer Food Drive collected over 2,000 food bank bags to help us feed hungry families.

Community members were encouraged to donate at their local Bashas’ and Food City. Each food bank bag was filled with items most needed in our food bank, including protein sources like peanut butter, tune and beans. Thanks to Sonic, donors received a free meal coupon for supporting the community.

In addition to hosting the food drive, 12 News brought a team of staff members to volunteer in our family dining room. Volunteers helped take dinner orders and served meals to over 50 families.

Susy Ferra and Rob Johnson of Bashas’ visit our food bank to learn more about how donations help families in need.

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Celebrating VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are the backbone of St. Vincent de Paul. Not only do they provide time and resources to run our programs, volunteers bring love, joy and a sense of community to all that we do. We held a volunteer appreciation luncheon to honor and highlight volunteers who make St. Vincent de Paul a better place!

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HONOREES 1. Director of Food Services Danielle McMahon awarded Michelle Gonzales for her dedication to the Family Intake Program over the past four years.

6. Medical Clinic Director Dr. Maurice Lee presented Robert and Linda Hicks with an award for their hard work they have dedicated to helping the medical clinic.

2. Dental Clinic Director Dr. Ken Snyder nominated and presented Dr. Richard Chaet with an award for his superb work at the Dental Clinic

7. Mesa Thrift Store Manager Alex Loya presented Marjorie Roberts with an award for her love and support she has shown while working at the Mesa Thrift Store.

3. Sunnyslope Dining Room Director Joshua Godinez, Sunnyslope Dining Room Supervisor Joseph De La Cruz presented Gabrielle McConnell with an award for her three years of service.

8. Michelle Vanhoff, Brittany Fuentes, Sebastien Reyes, & Corporate Development Officer Todd Cooley

4. Human Services Campus Urban Farm Manager Nika Forte awarded Jeff Dryden for his hard work and dedication to the Urban Farm for the past year 5. Mesa Dining Room Supervisor Tami Cox awarded Elvia Alexander and Rinker for their dedication and service.

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9. Head Chef Chris Hoffman awarded Shelley Oliver for her dedication and service at the Family Dining Room 10. Special Ministries Program Coordinator Sister Carmel Jacobs and Volunteer Coordinator Norma Carrillo awarded Rachel DeAlejandro for her many hours of volunteer service at Special Ministries.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Larry and Ann Schmitt BOB RUSSELL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES

Steve Zabilski, Bob Russell, Ann & Larry Schmitt, Jerry Castro take a picture together as Ann & Larry were presented with the Bob Russell Lifetime Achievement Award for their weekly commitment to serving at the Downtown Dining Room

“Volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul truly is life changing...”

This spring, Larry and Ann Schmitt were awarded St. Vincent de Paul’s Bob Russell Lifetime Achievement Award for a combined 24 years of service to the community.

made with the other volunteers,” Ann said. Ann and Larry have been serving with St. Vincent de Paul for over two decades, and they hope to serve for many more years to come.

Every Monday, Larry and Ann can be found The Bob Russell Lifetime Achievement Award is presented at St. Vincent de Paul’s downtown dining once a year to volunteers who go above and beyond to room where 500 homeless men and women advance St. Vincent de Paul’s mission to feed, clothe, house receive breakfast and lunch on a daily basis. and heal people in need. In addition to serving meals at the “Larry is at St. Vincent de Paul three times dining room, Larry and Ann are known for their ability to a week serving breakfast, and I join him on develop friendships with other volunteers and to help guests Mondays,” Ann said. “Mondays are a favorite feel welcomed and special. day for us because of the Never Give Up “One of the best choices we have made was to volunteer speaker program. You never know who will at St. Vincent de Paul. Not only is serving the homeless be speaking. It could be Larry Fitzgerald very fulfilling and always humbling, but the other volunteers or our own dishwasher from the kitchen have become our dearest friends,” Ann said. “When the encouraging us with their personal stories.” guests going through the line thank us for serving, we “Volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul truly is are the grateful ones. We enjoy all our friends. Here, that life changing from the way we look at all the includes the homeless guests and the volunteers. For homeless communities throughout the world anyone wanting to give back to your community, we strongly and by the very special friendships we have encourage you. You will be the one receiving,” she added.

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FLAGSTAFF SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND

Provides Keys to Success Ever since Tessla B. was a little girl, she looked up to her mother, who was a nurse. She saw how she took care of people and helped them heal.

“It’s an honorable job,” Tessla said. “I’ve always wanted to help people.”

Tessla, who lives in Flagstaff with her husband and fouryear-old daughter, never lost sight of her goal of becoming a nurse, but life took her in a different direction. Like many young couples, Tessla and her husband struggle to make ends meet. While her husband works as a roofer, work opportunities vary by season and is nearly nonexistent during Flagstaff’s snowy winters.

Tessla learned about St. Vincent de Paul’s food and financial assistance programs and started to periodically call for help when things got really tough. “The food bags were helpful, because I would sometimes go to check out at the grocery store and have to put things back,” Tessla said. “St. Vincent de Paul helped us with things like meat and other things we couldn’t afford.”

better themselves to better care for their family, but it’s hard to finish that last bit of schooling.”

This is what drove the San Francisco de Asis Conference to incorporate Systemic Change into their Strategic Plan. This led to the formation of a Systemic Change Committee headed up by Kathy Paleski. She and her committee of Maureen Ringenoldus, Sheila Schill and Maya Moller developed a recommendation that was presented to the conference that identified education related candidates that the group could support with both education and other costs. The conference approved a budget from donor funding to help people like Tessla in the Flagstaff area.

“We realized that if you help people gain skills to becoming successful, they can work themselves out of the situation they are in,” Kathy said. “Often times, they are the first in their family to pursue education.”

Tessla and another nursing student, Marisa D., will be the first to benefit from the program. Since both Tessla and Marisa already receive tuition assistance through the Federal Pell Grant, St. Vincent de Paul will be supporting them by paying for a few household bills and gas to attend classes. In addition to financial support, each student is paired with a mentor who will coach and encourage them through the process.

Tessla’s situation is common, said Kathy Paleski, who volunteers in St. Vincent de Paul’s helpline at San Francisco de Asis Conference in Flagstaff. St. Vincent de Paul operates over 80 volunteer-run Conferences across central and northern Arizona. These Conferences are based out of Catholic churches and each Conference answers calls for help within its neighborhood.

“It’s like a weight lifted off of my shoulders,” said Marisa, who currently works as certified nursing assistant. “I don’t have any support, so I otherwise would be doing this on my own.” Marisa plans to ultimately work as nurse practitioner and open her own practice on the Indian Reservation, where her family resides. “There is a huge need for service on the Reservation,” Marisa said. “I want to make it easier for people to be close to their family and get care.”

Having volunteered for three years, answering calls from hundreds of people who need help with food, rent and utility bills, Kathy and others noticed a similar pattern.

The financial help is critical to each student’s success, but the support and encouragement are truly what empower Tessla and Marisa to success.

“There a lot of low-income people who really need help and support, and to know that their community cares about them,” Tessla said. “They need to know that there are people who care and they’re not alone. That’s what I needed.”

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Marisa, a hard-working single mom, will be earning her nursing degree with the help of the Flagstaff San Francisco de Asis Conference Education Fund.

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LEGACY CIRCLE

Taking the time to create an estate plan can help you decide how to distribute the hard-earned resources you have accumulated throughout your lifetime. Follow this framework to build a plan that achieves your personal and charitable goals and recognizes the people and causes you cherish most. And, because it provides your loved ones with clear direction and guidance from you, it is truly a gift of love for your family.

9 Easy Ways to Build a Strong Estate Plan

Determine which people and charities should receive your assets 1 and whether the gifts should be made outright or in a trust. For a free brochure describing various gift plans that match your goals, please give us a call at 602.261.6884.

family member, friend or responsible party–such 2 asSelecta banka trusted or trust company–to administer your estate, which includes following the instructions in your will and distributing assets. an advanced directive (also known as a health care power 3 ofPrepare attorney) to indicate who should make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. You should also decide if you want a living will, which directs health care providers on what type of life-sustaining medical procedures you wish. your funeral plans, including the names of people you want 4 Outline to be notified after your passing. your net worth and list all of your financial assets, 5 Calculate including bank account numbers, insurance policies and retirement plan assets.

a list of all of your personal data, including Social Security 6 Compile number, date of birth and digital information, such as online accounts, user names and passwords.

Record the locations of important documents, such as your vehicle 7 title, marriage certificate, copies of prior years’ tax returns, as well as the name of your accountant and estate planning attorney.

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Ensure that a copy of your will is available outside of your safedeposit box, which in some states can be closed when you die and not immediately accessible.

an estate planning attorney or tax advisor for assistance 9 Consult as you develop your plan.

Your Good News!

10 Share If you are considering naming St. Vincent de Paul in your will as you make or update your estate plan, please let us know so we can ensure that your gift is used as you intended. You are part of our Circle of Angels and you give us the gift of celebrating your legacy with you!

For more information on leaving a legacy gift, or to let us know you have included St. Vincent de Paul in your estate, please contact Donna Rodgers at 602.261.6884 or drodgers@svdpaz.org.

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BREAKING GROUND &

Celebrating Community Our first groundbreaking on a new building in over 25 years

On May 12th, nearly 200 community leaders, donors, volunteers, staff members and other special guests gathered to celebrate a milestone event in St. Vincent de Paul’s history—the first groundbreaking on a new building on our campus in over 25 years.

The event celebrated the first step in the construction of a new building that will house both our transitional shelter for older and disabled adults and outreach programs for homeless and working poor individuals and families. The capital effort will also allow for the expansion of our medical and dental clinic and significantly increase food production in our urban farm. To date, over $15 million has been raised to support our $16 million campaign goal.

It was a morning of joy, hope and gratitude—proof of all that is possible when a community comes together to care about each other and lift one another up. Executive Director Steve Zabilski, honored campaign donors, many of whom made significant commitments to support the project.

Several donned hard hats and shovels to symbolically turn the ground that will become the hope and transformation of the people we serve for many years to come.

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“The only things in life that really matter are the things we do for each other…and that’s what this place is all about.”

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“The entire team at Ozanam Manor has restored my belief in human kindness…”

Eric Heizelman, Ozanam Manor Resident & SVdP Clinic Patient

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Left to Right: Dr. Ken Snyder, SVdP Dental Director, and Jerry Wissink, BHHS Legacy Foundation Shannon Clancy, SVdP Associate Executive Director & Chief Philanthropy Officer Construction Partner, Ryan Companies Left to Right: Mary Labriola, Frank Labriola, Rodd Wagner, and Terri Leon of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Scaramella Faith Foundation: Michael Scaramella, Zach Scaramella, Faith Scaramella, Lori Scaramella, Gina Scaramella, Russ Scaramella, and Alex Cooke, with Fr. Bud Pelletier Left to Right: Melani Walton, Rob & Melani Walton Foundation, and Cindy Watts Bruce and Diane Halle with Bishop Eduardo Nevares

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Joan Goldfarb, SVdP Supporter Eric Heizleman, Ozanam Manor Resident and SVdP Clinic Patient Left to Right: SVdP Executive Director Steve Zabilski and Larry Johnson, Del E. Webb Foundation John Strittmatter, Ryan Companies CEO Left to Right: Father Bud Pelletier, Bishop Eduardo Nevares, Maria Chavira, Father Fred Adamson, Diocese of Phoenix Left to Right: Craig Weatherup, Cindy Watts and Mike Watts The event was attended by over 150 guests, all celebrating the possibility of serving more people in the community.

Left to Right: Mike and Rita Hutt, SVdP Supporters

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RESTORING HOPE, REBUILDING LIVES St. Vincent de Paul’s enhanced campus will increase our ability to feed, clothe, house and heal those who are struggling in our community.

Building on our existing strengths as an organization and expanding collaborations with community partners, we not only will serve more people but also address some of the physical, economic and emotional barriers that prevent people from rebuilding their lives on their own.

We have now begun a second phase of our campaign to create a $5 million general endowment to support our continued work, launched by a $1 million commitment that will match all endowment gifts dollar for dollar that are made by December 31, 2017.

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If you are interested in learning more about the endowment or the expansion of our programs and services, contact Associate Executive Director Shannon Clancy at sclancy@svdpaz.org or at (602) 261-6893.

Shelter staff: Kimberley Koenig, Lizza Baez, Brenda Escamillia (ASU Intern), and Ashly Dukes

to notice some things. These guest volunteers were considered “successfully housed,” however they were missing some basic living needs — items such as kitchen wear, toiletries, hygiene, furniture; basic necessities that normally go unnoticed or appreciated.

More Than a Place to Lay Your Head at Night Shelter staff go extra mile to furnish homes of guests who recently ended their homelessness Liza and Ashly do not have easy jobs as the Lead Shelter Coordinators for St. Vincent de Paul’s Temporary Overflow Shelter, located in our downtown Phoenix Dining Room. Both work long shifts, overseeing staff and guest volunteers for the set up and breakdown of shelter operations, engaging with more than 250 guests a night, and ensuring the safety of all those sleeping and working in the shelter each night. It is not a glamorous job, yet it is a job that requires a lot of heart.

break down the shelter every day are homeless guests themselves. In addition to eating in the dining room, utilizing various services, and sleeping in the shelter, these volunteers help break down the dining room, set up the shelter, hand out sheets and sometimes stay up at night to help monitor other guests.

“They can relate to the clients and help mitigate situations,” says Liza.

The Temporary Overflow Shelter in downtown “They really support the work we’re Phoenix was previously hosted by the doing and without them, this shelter Lodestar Day Resource Center until last fall, would not be run the way it’s run.” when it was scheduled to close due to lack These guest volunteers are not only of funding. St. Vincent de Paul stepped in offering their time and help, but many with the support of other agencies, to ensure are working hard each day to get continued safe refugefor up to 275 men and back on their feet to end their own women each night. homelessness.

Under the direction of SVdP Shelter Operations Manager Kim Koenig, Liza and Ashly manage the guests and volunteers each night. While it can be challenging, both agree that what the guests endure each day is much more difficult and unimaginable.

“During the day, they’ve been rejected or put down or told that their housing didn’t go through,” says Ashly.

“By the time they get here, they’re angry or defeated, and exhausted. Many times they just need a listening ear and want to be heard. Or even just giving someone a granola bar or a toothbrush will make their whole night. The small things make a huge difference,” says Liza.

One unique aspect about the shelter is that many of the volunteers who set up and

During their time as shelter coordinators, Liza and Ashly have managed up to 21 guest volunteers at a time. Even more exciting, they’ve seen several transitions - from the streets and into their own homes.

“What I’ve seen over the years in my work with homeless clients, is that you know it’s in them to change and that they want to change. They just need encouragement, compassion, and someone to say to them, ‘You can do this,’” says Ashly.

Unfortunately, the process of ending homelessness is not as simple as finding an apartment. After seeing a few guest volunteers obtain apartments, Kim, Ashly and Liza began

“Several years ago, we had a move-in package that included a bed, dresser, couch, coffee table, kitchen table, bathroom items…the basic needs,” says Kim. “However, because of limited resources and decreased funding, this package became less and less. I found out an individual was living in his new apartment for nearly five weeks and didn’t have any furniture. I asked myself, how as an individual and as a community, can we respond to this need?

How can we expect people to live independently and sustain their housing if they don’t even have toilet paper?”

Having built strong relationships with their guest volunteers, Kim, Liza and Ashly decided to help however they could, even if it meant obtaining items from their own homes. They started asking around and before too long, were receiving donations from people in the community who believe in the mission of SVdP and in the shelter.

Kim collaborated with multiple departments within St. Vincent de Paul, including transportation, security and the thrift stores, to obtain, store and deliver these basic need items and furniture pieces to guest volunteers who recently ended their homelessness. “It’s a lot easier to sleep at night if you have a bed to sleep in, versus the floor of your own apartment,” says Kim. Kim says everyone involved has been more than happy to help. So far, they have helped furnish 10 apartments.“The delivery is very emotional. The clients are not only happy to receive these donated items, but they’re so happy to see a familiar face,” says Liza. “And when we get to see them thriving outside of the shelter, it’s an incredible experience.

Going above and beyond like this is my favorite part of the job.”

While many might think that these guests at the shelter are just receiving a meal and a sleeping mat, it is so much more.“The shelter has become a safe place for people to go,” says Kim. “It is more than a place to lay your head down at night. It transforms lives. We truly do feed, clothe, house and heal.”

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The Society of a Thousand Thanks

One of the greatest privileges of serving in Arizona is being able to work with a generous community of people who care about the well-being of our state. Our friends not only host food drives and send volunteers, they donate generously to support our work.

Raising Cane’s Raising Cane’s is renowned for their passion for community giving both financially and through team volunteering. Raising Cane’s gives back in a variety of ways, and on July 11, team members volunteered in the Dream Center and the Family Evening Meal. Raising Cane’s not only served a wonderful chicken dinner to our guests—every day in their restaurants they serve their local communities through a deeply philanthropic corporate culture.

AARP On June 21, AARP sponsored a luncheon in the Hall of Banners, fewaturing speaker and author Amy Goyer. Amy is an acknowledged expert in the field of caregiving for aging parents. She gave an interactive talk and answered questions for an audience of more than 90. Thanks to Alex Juarez of AARP for partnering with us for this educational event.

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Charles Schwab Charles Schwab’s annual weeklong volunteer event broke records this year at SVdP. They showed exceptional generosity and team spirit through over $25,000 in financial support, hundreds of volunteer hours, and special projects—refurbishing a recordbreaking number of bicycles and making over 15,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Humana Humana team members assembled over 600 “Snack Pack Lunches” for the Dream Center. Each bag was filled with healthy snack items and also included a “surprise” of a coloring book and crayons. Thank you, Humana, for bringing creativity to our Dream Center while keeping kids’ nutrition front and center!

Even Stevens One of SVdP’s newest partners, Even Stevens Sandwiches, donates a portion of their profits from all sandwiches sold in metro Phoenix.

Even Stevens is a craft sandwich shop with a cause, evidenced by their motto: “Eat to Give.”

Voya Financial Our outreach programs to those experiencing homelessness are always in need of shoes. Thanks to Voya Financial’s shoe drive, this March we received over 900 pairs of shoes – ready for those who need a new pair of sneakers to get them back on their feet and ready for a new day.

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The Society of a Thousand Thanks

Bank of America SVdP was recently honored by a $20,000 gift in support of our dining rooms. This gift was part of Bank of America’s Social Campaign, where during the last week of June team members distributed a total $775,000 to over 30 local nonprofits.

Italian Association of Arizona Sponsored by the City of Scottsdale and hosted by the Italian Association of Arizona, the 4th annual Italian Festival brought food, music, artistry, and more to Scottsdale for two days in March. A portion of the proceeds benefited St. Vincent de Paul—grazie mille to our Italian amici!

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CenturyLink For SVdP’s “Backpack Buddies Campaign,” CenturyLink provided a matching challenge grant opportunity.

With help from media partner KTAR, the challenge raised over $31,000 to support our mission!

Youth Highlight:

GRANT’S EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

“I had the privilege of serving at a local homeless shelter last year, so when the time of my eagle project came around I knew this was what I wanted to do,” Grant said.

This summer, Phoenix saw record-breaking temperatures as high as 120 degrees.

That’s why Grant Gaylord’s Eagle Scout project came in perfect timing for SVdP’s Ministry to the Homeless program. Grant, a Brophy student, Boy Scout and volunteer donated 150 backpacks filled with essential items for heat relief.

“I had the privilege of serving at a local homeless shelter last year, so when the time of my eagle project came around I knew this was what I wanted to do,” Grant said.

To help fund the project, Grant hosted a carwash fundraiser where he raised over $1,000 for the supplies, which included water bottles, pain reliever, socks, sunscreen, and hand sanitizer.

Eagle Scout status is a lifelong title reached by only four percent of Boy Scouts of America.

While the project may be done, Grant is just getting started. He said he plans to continue his work helping others and hopes to make a positive change in the community. Grant’s project was so impressive, it was featured on Fox 10!

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TRIBUTES

Margaret Gabaldon

Asher Kaye - Bar Mitzvah Tom and Gail Tilsner

Jamila Kilano Wass Kilano

Gifts received March 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017

My Friend Kobie

IN HONOR OF

Richard Kohl

Dr. Larry Allen Jenny Norton

Roger Anderson Tom and Joyce Clouser

Mary Androne George Androne

Valentina Androne George Androne

Answered Prayer Barbara Holland

Christine Augustine Judy Jolley Mohraz

Edith Azevedo Jean Butler

Cynthia Bach Carla Consoli

Tony Bailey - Birthday Flora Dean

Earl J. Baker, M.D. Gordon and Carol Ray Will Schmink

Ron Banducci - 80th Birthday John and Colleen Owen

Pat Barbarita - 80th Birthday Ellen Watson

Oni Bautista George Androne

Kara Beer Steve and Denise Zabilski

Patrick and Joyce Benjamin - 50th Anniversary Raymond Fong

Bertie the Cat Jeremy and Kara Beer Debbie Blazer Ashley Dlugosz Brad Lay

Elizabeth Betes - Wonderful Mom Debra McCarthy

Norman Bielamocicz John Bjorklund

Ken Boardman and Sandy Consagra - Marriage Manley Perkel

Christopher and Barbara Brainard Maureen Lipson

Max Bregman - Bar Mitzvah Steven Bregman

Harry Cameron Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Conference

Norma Carillo Martha Pasami Steve and Denise Zabilski

Kristen Caruth 1000 Wishes Dona Whitney

Hazel Chou-Thompson Mark Stanton Steve and Denise Zabilski

Shannon Clancy Leah Mintz-Appleman

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Max and Cooper Henry - Happy Birthday Gail Bradley

Cybil Jeremy and Kara Beer

My Son Danny Marlene Schaffer

Regina M. De Chicco Thomas and Diane Conners

Geraldine DeGroot Deborah Grabowski

Diocese of Phoenix Leslie Marshall

Thomas Donovan - 80th Birthday Paula and Phil Garlick

Ellen - Happy Birthday Anne Lomonte

Emergency Services Personnel Jack and Edith Smith

Eshy, Farrokh, Parviz Afshin Bidar

Nadia Fazel and Jordan Ghiassi Marriage Camassa and Gofron Families Laurie Wilding

Ralph Fecke - Happy Father’s Day! Marial Fecke-Stoudt

Art and Lucy Ferrari Barbara Ferrari

Vivian Flores George Flores

Friday Casa Mens Group Bill and Elaine Myers

Ed and Babe Geers Susan Farrington

Ric Glover - Happy Birthday Tiffany Holtrup

Mary Lou Goldstein Shannon Clancy

Mary Lou Goldstein - Mother’s Day Lawrence Goldstein

Edward and Lynn Gost Mariana Benner

Bethany Grace - 27th Birthday Nick and Nanci Petra

David Gunderson Chuck and Mary Ellen Keller

Pete Guzman Roberta Guzman

Jay Henderson - Birthday Margaret Gabaldon

Robin Henry - 75th Birthday Gail Bradley

The Holy Spirit Raul and Dorita Amavisca

John Hudock’s Mother John S. Hudock

Jackson and Leo Karen McAlister

Jesus Christ Julie Robinson

Jesus Christ, God and Holy Spirit Tori Nunn

Anonymous Lorrie Lincoln-Babb

Linda Kunrath Sarah Paul

Natalie Lamartino Orin Garcia

Marty Lamia - 70th birthday Marie DiBone

Megan LaPlante Anonymous Marc LaPlante

Lizzy and Nate and Donna Steve and Denise Zabilski

BC and Inez Luetkemeyer Richard Luetkemeyer

Kirby Maitra - Happy Birthday Camille Delgado Yvette Harrington

Marty Marlow Alfred and Rhonda Hancock

James Marran, Winnetka IL James Marran

Esther Martinez Steve and Denise Zabilski

John P. McMann Patrick and Ellen Purtill

John Patrick McManus Patrick and Ellen Purtill

Keith Menasco - Birthday Joan Moreland

Martha Michalski - Thank you Virginia Webster

Pat Monks Joe Monks

Dr. Patricia Moore Jacqueline Picone

Father Louie Mraz osc Joseph and Patricia Soto

Joselito Munoz Omar Munoz

David Murphy Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Conference

Dan and Carol Norman Michelle Green

William A. O’Brien - Birthday Anniversary Goldstein, Lawrence

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. O’Connell 67th Wedding Anniversary Jim and Janice Marshall

William J. O’Connell - 93rd Birthday Jim and Janice Marshall

Brian O’Donnell - Birthday

Marcelino Quinonez Steve and Denise Zabilski

Marcelino Quinonez and Micha Espinoza Wedding Antonio Moya

Francisco L. Reina Philip and Cathy Reina

Madeline Rose - Birthday Janet Thayer

Father Hans Rugyt Sandra McCally

Julie Rushin - Christmas John D. Rushin

Randy Sassaman Scott Sassaman

Peggy Shackleton Kenneth Hoffman

Don Shaw - Happy Birthday Ellen Watson

Nicole Simons - Birthday Franklin Brown

Angelina Simpson Anna Howard

Gayle Somers - Birthday Janet Thayer

F. Donald Springer Barbara Nawa

St. Anthony Grace LeBlanc

Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua Grace LeBlanc

Marion Steingrebe - Birthday Margaret Gabaldon

Michael Straley - Happy Father’s Day Brian Guzik and Kimberly StraleyGuzik

Lisa Strasner - The Lord’s Guidance Jeffrey Dempsey

Gus Suhr Chuck and Linda Miller

Gus Suhr - Father’s Day Chuck and Linda Miller

Sr. Mary Catherine “Kay” Uchman 60th Jubilee Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate

John Walsh Erin Appelt

Rev. Joseph Wambach, SDS - 50th Anniversary of Ordination Richard and Carole Buskin

Doug Watkins - Birthday Margaret Gabaldon

Mick Welsh Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Dave Wolfe Elizabeth Peterson

Renee Young - Thank You Elizabeth Peter

Paul Zabilski - Happy Birthday Danielle Zabilski

Richard Castillo

Bob Palmer - Birthday Margaret Gabaldon

Irvin J. Parker Angela Miller

Sylvia Peterman Melissa Kloster

Rita Kurtzman

Manuela G. Alcorta Raul Alcorta

Dennis Aldrich Judith White

Busia Anastasia Jan Olowin

Joni D. Anderson Nixon Anderson

Eryck Arguilez Peter Nowel Steve and Denise Zabilski

Frank M. Arlia Gina Arlia

Luisa F. Arvallo Joseph and Margaret Granio

Beverly Attwood Tony Vehr and Maret Webb

Margaret Austin The Spencer Family

John Michael Bagley, Sr Herman and Sharron Meyer

Oscar Baguio Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Conference

Robert “Bob” Baker Jeff and Ann Brown John Iuppenlatz James and Evelyn Kriz Alice Moore

Edward Balasuriya Malki De Silva

Jane Baldi Rosemary Holmes

Charles “Rich” Ballehr Denise Fazzio and Jeremy Mitchell Joan Giblin Beverly Tempest

Mike Barrington Marilyn Barrington

Eddie Basha Jr. Dr. Nicholas Vasquez and Dr. Maria Bautista

John, Vera and Johnny Beatrice David and Donna Rodgers

Chris Becker - My Brother Mary Runge Dolores Witherspoon

Christopher Becker Thomas & Co. Vending Ltd.

Behme Family Joanne Irwin

Erlinda Benites Alfred and Christine Aros

James and Mary Bernstein Kenneth and Sarah Bernstein Joseph and Kathryn Ryan

June Berry Shereen Marino

Caroline Bisignano William Bisignano

Robert and Walda Sweeney

Manager of One At A Time Program

Socorro, Rafael, and Vicente Alcazar

IN MEMORY OF

Gordon Ackerman Lynda Gerhardt

Louise Capellan Adams Roberto Capellan M.D.

Margarita Aguilar Joseph and Margaret Granio

Elizabeth Alcantara Norman and Evelyn Faude

Katie Blackburn Joanne Nolles

Mike Blanks Marianne Blanks

Dennis Bock Stephen and Sally Casimir

Henry and Lucille Bohmaker Thomas and Diane Green

Ed and Alice Bolton Larry and Sue Bolton

Robert M. Bonnette Ann Bonnette

Domenica Bono Alan and Christine Gould

Early Lanes Bowden Mark Bowden

Marlene Ann Bowerman Christopher Danforth

Romalda S. Bowers John Bowers

Keith Bradley Carolyn Bradley Kenneth and JoAnn Snyder

Danny, Paul, and Rebecca Bridgeman Gina Bridgeman

Emma Humphries Brittain Patricia Bernal

Gerald (Jerry) Burbach Marilyn Burbach

Nathan Cahal Richard and Pamela Cahal

Pat Callahan Star and Steven Newman and Family

Thomas L. Camp Jane Camp

Kathy Campanella Joseph Campanella

James Patrick Canny Claire Shepp

Teresa Capellan M.D. Roberto Capellan M.D.

Clayton John Anthony Carbonari

Jack Coghlan Zandra Coghlan

Everett L. Cook Kathleen Krob

Gloria Cooper Joe Cooper

Bob Crawford Katherine Maland

Lois Mabel Crosby David and Ellen Murphy

Joe Czernicki Sr. Joel W. Meyer

Otto Della Maddalena Allen and Mary Anne Cooper

Carole S. Dellorfano Denise Blommel

Zelma Dickinson Kay Ringer

Carol Jean Dippold Ed and Elaine Ajamie

Nancy Doersbacher Susan Willer

Bonnie E. Downey Richard Downey

Carl and Mary Drechsler Kristel Pugh

Florence Driggs Marvin Goldstein

Judy Dunlop David and Patricia Craze John and Susan Zemblidge

Arthur Dymek

Jamie Pearson

Ann Dymek

Charles Carlson

Gerta Eastep

Lori C. Siebenlist

Lillian Mary Carnahan Anonymous

Anthony FX Carvalho James Carvalho

Lawrence and Saundra Carnicelli

Mark Echeverria Rudy Echeverria

Mikel Echeverria Rudy Echeverria

Deceased Cashmans

Terasa Esheverria

Don and Lil Cashman

Rudy Echeverria

Anthony Certa Paul Certa and Leela Sasaki

David Certa Paul Certa and Leela Sasaki

Francisco Chavez Anabel Chavez

Anthony Chernoske Mike and Randy Monsegur

Margo Chester District #12 Monsignor Daniel McCready Council - SVdP Kim Johnsen Karie Mischel Richard and Valeria Riley Sal and Inocente Salazar St Steven Conference Steve and Denise Zabilski

Marilyn Louise Clemens Michelle Anderson Susan Caldwell John L. Dougherty Steven Ennis Pamela Foley Susan Mazzolini Wayne and Linda Morrison

Beverly Click Brian Boles

Gail Coady William Coady

John Walbach Edelen Karen Edelen

Babe and Bernice Engwall Marlys Walrath

Gunther M. Enser Anonymous

Dona Erickson Mark and Mary Bilsborough

Pauline Faude Norman and Evelyn Faude

Cynthia Ferris Rudy Echeverria

Augustine Figueroa Alexandra Quiros

Robert Filo Margaret Goggins Filo

Carl Flood Carolyn Flood

Martin Foley Charles and Victoria Ulrich

Tom Foley Lori Percival

Margaret Foster Nancy Foster

David James “Jim” French Thomas and Janis Ross

JC Fritz Michael Fritz

Marie Therese Fronske Betsey Bayless

Dr. Harold Fuller Kevin and Michele Robinson

Mary Jean Gallo James and Jane Stripe

Zofia Garbacz Donna Esposito

Grace Gaston-Sabal Gerry and Annie De Joya Gamie and Lindy Saniel

Patricia “Pat” Gavin Maria Fifield Mary Jane Fox Steven L. Nagy Mary Pritchard Christine Wicks

Florence Gilpin Connie J. Uccelli

Frances Glueckert Barbara Shahan

Llelven M. Goodrich Steven Goodrich

John “Jack” Gorski Georgia Christy Carl Deimeke Jeff and Jody Margolis Robert and Dolores Mousseau

Terry D. Gorton Helen Gorton

Joseph and Barbara Gragnano Ellen Merchant

Joe and Natalie Granio Joseph and Margaret Granio

Mary Ann Greff Henry Greff

Terece Gregory Patricia Gregory

William and Eileen Groover Ellen Merchant

Margie Grosberg Mildred Heiple

Joseph Gruedel Joanne Nolles

Guadalupe Guerra Thomas Clark

Hugo Guidotti, Jr. Kevin Kursonis

James and Catherine Gully Thomas and AnnMarie Gully

Albert C. and Barbara J. Hall Craig Cogelow and Mary HallCogelow

Russell Hamblin Susan Hamblin

Pauline Hamra Ed and Elaine Ajamie Mary Ajamie

Margaret C. Haney Patricia Adams

Rose Marie Hannash Josephine Windham

Charlotte Harrison John and Claire Kostyshock

Judy Hart Richard Hart

Alvina M. Hartnett Terrance Hartnett

Chris and Sue Hawkins Matthew Hawkins

Virginia L. Heiby Gregory and Cheryl Sulzer

Jeffrey Alexander Hendershott Monique Cordova Steven Ellman Jacqueline McVay Castro Davita Solter

Frank and Guadalupe Hernandez Richard Hernandez

Marcia B. Hill Allen Simon

Eva Hogan Elaine Hogan-Parkinson

James Holland St. Daniel the Prophet Conference Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Hal Holman James and Rhenda Gallup

Kevin Brian Hopkins Sue Hopkins

Wendy Maria Hosking-Spivey Clear Creek Associates Mary Lou Goldstein Ron and Nancy Starkey June M. Suriano

Clarean Huber Karen Blasche

Wesley Huff Joseph Anselmo

Norma Huffman Mary Tunberg

Patricia B Hughes Martha Norberg

Dawn Hutz Lavonne Horton

Irwin Family Joanne Irwin

Pete T. Islas Joe Islas

Madeline Jakubczyk John and Petra Jakubczyk

Jeanette Jenkins Stephen Jenkins

Karen Jeray Angela Morkunas

Eric Johnson Len and Denise Adams

Nedra Jones Connie Sodaro

Fredric Judith Christina Krauss

Ronald Kahn Stanley and Margie Gertzman Susan Gertzman Nelson and Nancy Goodman

Micki Kann Ed and Elaine Ajamie

Arthur Adam Karas Claudia Higginbotham

June Keegan Len and Denise Adams

J. Richard “Dick” Kelahan Mary Ann Kinsman

Laurence Lee “Larry” Kenan Dorothy Esbenshade Anne Kenan Pyramid Management Group LLC

Mo Kerrin Rosemary Holmes

Joan Eileen Ketterer Ed and Elaine Ajamie Roberta Berman Charlene Duff

Matthew Joseph Klein Rosalie Flynn

Floyd and Lucille Kloss Nancy Kloss

George Kokalis Cliff Running

Mary Kovach Herman and Sharron Meyer

Kristina “The Trio” Caterina Incorvati

Michael Krumholtz Barbara Holland

Audrey Kunkel Bernd Kunkel

Thomas J. Kuvek Geri Nelson

Tom Lamartino Orin Garcia

Fr. Victor Lamore Brenda Gunther

Margaret Marie “Peg” Langen Joseph Poelking

Marty and Larry Larrison Fritz Pertlicek

Patrick Lavin Paul and Deanna Adams

Linda Marie Leahy Mary Leahy

Albert Francis Leister III Robert Leister

Mr. and Mrs. A. Lemont Ruth Ann Keilman

Eileen Leuser Keith Longpre

Angel Lopez Vivian DeMente

Esther Lopez Vivian DeMente

Betty (Elizabeth) Ann Lowe Barbara Vasquez

Elaine Marie Lutfy Ed and Elaine Ajamie Mary Ajamie Bernard and Gerri Cook Cliff Running

Robert “Bob” Moran Luther Randy and Constance Harmsen

Parents of Charles K. Luthy Charles Luthy

Lawrence D. Lyle Scott Sveinsson

Donald James Lynch Wanda Lynch

Peter Maland Katherine Maland

Joe Martin James Martin

Patricia “Pat” F. Mayes Carl and Bonnie Pillar

Catherine S. Maynard Sandra Clark

Florence Mayo Michael Mayo

Francis C. McCann Paul McCann

Valerie J. McCarthy Elizabeth Betes Vernette Lamberton Debra McCarthy Judith Nicholson Lila Smith

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Teresa McManus Patrick and Ellen Purtill

V. A. McVay Veronica Cavllero

Aunt Mandy and Uncle Louie Mekoola Catherine Spencer

Clarence J. Menke Janet Darveaux

Timothy Mensch Robert Wicks and Betty Kelson

Margaret Mikulic Edwin Klein Family

Frank “Joe” Milkes Grace LeBlanc

Darlene Millard Ed and Elaine Ajamie

Joseph Miller Elizabeth Miller

Vivian Marie Miller Joseph Bathke Philip Clark Lorri Schmitt The Seto Family

Gary Milman Anonymous

Mary Ruth Molumby Adelaide Kushibab

Diana Moreno Carl Deimeke

Rick Morrison Joseph and Dorie Morrison

Judith Mould Michelle Abuelhawa Michael Cornell Martin Duncan Michael and Cindy Geerling Kip Gupta Fred Maxie

George E. Muenzner Angela Muenzner

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Murin Patrick J. Murin

Pita Nabholz Jane Gurevitz

Alfonso Navia Angel and Paz Zorita

Thomas “Tommy” Neck Bill, Jr. and Jackie Gaddis

John A. Nepveux Ann Riordan

Cletis Nutting Darla Nutting

Lorraine C. O’Brien Anonymous

O’Connor Family

Zachary Rens John and Stephanie Kerkorian

Thomas D. Ridgeway Connie Ridgeway

Art Riedmann

Joanne Irwin

Karen Riedmann

Jerre O’Malley

Paul Herman Riehs

Estate of Jerre O’Malley

Elsie O’Neil Michela Gilbert

Marie O’Neil Richard and Patrice Schoellhorn

Anthony Kent Oexman Cliff Running

James Oler Barbara Miller

Joe and Rose Oliver Joseph Oliver

Aileen Olson Allen and Patricia Becker

Diane White Olson John and Janet Corcoran

Roman and David Ortals Winifred Ortals

Our deceased Parents Michael and Mary Powell

James and Laura Palmeri Lucille Thomas

Joseph J. Palmeri Lucille Thomas

Elizabeth Clay Parker Angela Miller

Marcia Parsons Michela Gilbert

Edna Pasqualetti Richard and Marion Saba

Mike Pederson Jeffrey Dempsey

Ruben C. Perez Martha Perez

Fritz Pertlicek Bridget Pertlicek

Tin T. Phan Binh and Tuyet Duong

Laura C. Pokorney John Pokorney Shari Schaffer

Patrick J. Pomphrey, Sr. Marie Pomphrey

Oliveros Hernandez Pontila Paolo Pontila

Arthur Pretory Dale and Sheila Monday

Anna Q Kurt and Denise Schuler

Anthony Quatela-Crean Anne Lomonte

Lupe Quihuis Alfred and Christine Aros

William “Bill” Quinn Charley’s Place

The King Rama IX of Thailand Theodore and Tippawan Gambogi

Barbara Rasmussen Lee and Mila Biberdorf Ray and Charlene Nelson John Schweikert Duane and Rondi Thornton

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Reeve Betty Reeve, Diana, Alan, Tese and Dave

John Culver

Christopher P. Riordan Ann Riordan

Roberto Rivera Alfred and Christine Aros

Angela Ronan Angels Baseball Organizaion Maryellen Baxter Judi and Dave Muller Marilyn Nelson Allan and Bette Newman Luanne Roessler

Marion Roques DPJJ Wireless Services and staff Gulf Coast Real Estate Consultants and staff

Robert M. Rose Joy Rose

Ferenc Rosztoczy John and Suzanne Ayerza Terri Hamilton

Molly Rubalcava Alfred and Christine Aros

Mary Frances Rudy Michael and Elizabeth Conrad

Bob and Jean Ryan Joseph and Kathryn Ryan

Anne L. Sammons Laura Jordan

Henry O. Santana Diana Chouinard

Theodosia Schmidt Mary L. Menacker

Loretta Schmink Will Schmink

Edna Schuetz David and Joyce Schuetz

Bill Schuh Davene Schuh

Georgiann L. Scritsmier Maureen Lipson

Kathaleen M. Seaman Paul McCann

George Martin Seivert Lynne Lincoln

Aaron Hagan Senter Darlene Hagan

Bernice Sesody John Sesody

Geri Sharko Sharko’s Food Service of Arizona

Marie Shaughnessy Claire Werner

Herman Sheffer Kenneth and JoAnn Snyder

Kenneth Shelby EB Industries

James P. Shepp Claire Shepp

Millie Siegel Georgine Spohn

John Silvestri Renato and Lesley Romero

Harold and Dalene Simmelink Dede Johnson

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Vincentian CONNECTION Spring 2017

Clair and Freda Simon Janice Jons-Sherman J. Patrick Mulligan Theodore S. Mulligan Thomas P. Mulligan

Freda Simon Shawn Therese Mulligan

Jim Skelly Christopher Skelly

Chester Sklad Cynthia Sklad

Dora Diamos Sloan David Rubi

Peggy Smeltz Rebbecca Grandy

Billy Ray Smith Best Western International Inc. Claudia Clair Braulio Colon Mark and Trudie Fernandez Tom and Cathie Herndon Charles Hokanson Paul and Gema Duarte Luna Vincent Roig Barbara Thompson Steve and Denise Zabilski

Edward J. Smith Susan Bernal

Michael J. Smith, Sr. Josh and Moira Olson

Russell, Ray, Doug and Kimberly Smith Tori Nunn

Milton L. Sprowl Pueblo Sereno Sunshine Committee

John Staley Anne Kiley

Robert and Thelma Stamey Steve Stamey

Mary Ann Stanton Suzanna Stanton

Mary Eileen Keegan Sterling Mary Lou Augustine

Rosalee Stevens Kay Ringer

Ann Suhr Jim Voorhees

Robert Sylvester Maureen Beitman

Geri Thiede Vickie Frigo-Porter

Paul R. Thies Diane Bailey Karen Ballweber Judith Foley Colette Gauslow Barbara Gould Margaret Kappes Conrad and Susan Langenberger Tom and Mary Kay Obert Donald Sharp Sandra Stephenson David Thies

Jean Thomas Robert Wicks and Betty Kelson

David Thwing Shari Meyers

Edward and Veronica Tinney William Tinney

Catherine L. Triggiani Carolyn Bradley

Lawrence (Larry) Trueax Gloria Trueax

Auggie Truillo Marguerite Trujillo

Mary and Chester Urzendowski The Mary A. Urzendowski Revocable Trust

Angelina Vanderwey Curtis and Kelly Brown

Angie Vanderwey John and Jeanne O’Brien

Connie Van Wormer Mary Lang Eileen Pardini Ronald and Cheryl Pardini Susan Siler Alice Snodgrass

Pablo M. Vasquez Irene Vasquez

Frank Vassett Craig Jacobsen Joan and Gene Schebler

Maria Vinci Mary Romano

Carol Vullo Suyenne Pollock

Robert Walker Nancy Richardson

John Walsh Theresa Walsh

Peter T. Walsh Macomb Community College Office of Institutional Research

Dr. Robert “Bob” Westfall Kyle Nilsen

Sarah and Mike Wich Barbara Wich

Jeannine A. Wilke Leonard Wilke

Donna Wilson Claire Shepp

Dr. John Winter Roy Holtrup

Noble Witherspoon Dolores Witherspoon

Maria Wojcicki Irmina Plaszkiewicz-Pulc

Benedict N. Wojtaszek Luanne Roessler

Gary L. Wood Dustin Wood

John H. Woods Jeanne Woods

Dana Wright Ed and Elaine Ajamie

Wanda Wright Doris Ramos

Brian Zanzucchi Connie Sodaro

Sister Mary Roqueta Zappia, RSM Al and Jan Ghelfi

Ronald Zardus Vincent Byrne

Judith Zurek Jim and Lita Tope John and Susan Zemblidge

Final Words | Dream Center Edition

What is your favorite meal at SVdP’s Family Dining Room?

FRANK age 14 “I really like the steak, chicken wings, and spaghetti. I get a salad every time I come in and I usually put lettuce, tomato, cucumber, turkey, ham and cheese in it.”

VICTORIA age 5 “My favorite food here is tacos with cheese! I like when the tacos have meat in them.”

JOSE age 8 “I LOVE pizza. But when it’s not a Friday Pizza Night, I like to eat fruits and vegetables, like carrots, strawberries, oranges and watermelon. I also like the way broccoli looks, like little trees, but I don’t like the way it tastes.”

SAREA age 8 “My favorite thing to eat here is the cottage cheese. I get it from the salad bar every time my family comes here. I like to eat it with tomatoes.”

MIGUEL age 10 “I like eating fruit salads. I’ll get a bunch of different fruits from the salad bar and I’ll make my own “salad” at the table. My favorite fruits are strawberries, watermelon, oranges, peaches, apples, sour apples, bananas and red raspberries. I LOVE red raspberries.”

LIZBETH age 11 “I love the meatloaf here; they make it really good. I like eating it with the stringy green vegetables that they serve with it. I forget what they’re called, but I like them.”

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