Sisters of the Presentation, Dubuque, Iowa ANNUAL REPORT OF
January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 2014 Financial Report The goal of the Presentation Partners in Mission Office is to enable the Presentation community to minister today and to be prepared for the ministries of tomorrow through partnership and collaboration with those who share in the mission of the Sisters of the Presentation.
Bequests
Unrestricted
Mission Support
Memorials
Retirement
17% 60% 21% 2% .28% Bequests Unrestricted Mission Support Memorials Retirement $55,049.63 $190,793.34 $65,716.31 $7,364 $895
*Total Gifts Received $319,818.28 (*unaudited)
The Sisters of the Presentation are members of the National Catholic To include the Sisters of the Presentation Development Conference (NCDC), the largest membership association in your estate plans, contact Karen of charitable religious fundraisers, Tuecke, Partners in Mission Coordinator, and follow the ethical standards at 563-588-2008 ext. 105 or by email at set forth in the NCDC Code of Stewardship and Ethics. For more [email protected]. information, visit the NCDC website Be sure to "LIKE" us on at www.ncdc.org. www.facebook.com/ Cover photos: Right to left: Sister dubuquepresentations Jean Ann Meyer with her EXCEL students in Okolona, Mississippi; Sister Damian O'Brien Presentation Partners in Mission
We whole-heartedly thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous support of Presentation life and ministry in 2014. Your partnership is vital to our ministry. Because of the ongoing support of our partners, we, through service, hospitality and support in 13 states, the District of Columbia, Ireland and Bolivia, have been able to help many people who would not otherwise have received assistance. We simply could not do the work that we do without your partnership and prayers. You are remembered with special gratitude in the daily prayers and ministry of the Sisters of the Presentation. Thank you for being Presentation Partners in Mission!
Jo Ann Abts Margaret Barton Reverend Monsignor Russell Bleich Michael and Regina Adams David and Susan Bauer Virgil and Joan Blocker Dorothy Addington Rosine Bauer Marcella Blong Mark Addington and Cathy Rottinghaus Donna Bauerly Michael and Ann Bloom Nicholas and Beverly Albanese Sister Rita Baum, SSJ Deacon Michael and Suzanne Blouin Allen Family Charitable Fund Sister Jessi Beck, PBVM Thomas and Cinzia Blum James and Mary Ann Allen Bernadette Becker James and Kathy Bocken John and Mary Anne Allen Charles and Liz Becker Maggie Bode Patrick Allen Dave and Karen Becker Tammy Boeckman Richard and Kathy Allen Robert and Betty Beecher Richard and Joanne Boisclair Sheila Allen Patricia Behlmer Rose Boji Dr. Terrence and Marcia Allen Paul and Linda Beierschmitt Margaret Boklep Louis Alt Dr. Thomas and Anne Benda, Jr Joseph Boland Reverend Joseph Altman Susan Bennett Verna Bonifas Kathrine Aman Donald Bennewitz Kenneth Bonneville Tony and Sandy Amberg Ivan and Judy Berger Don and Marie Boom American Tree Service, Dubuque, IA Susan Bergo Caroline Bormann Ann Amick Vince and Joan Bernardo Mark and Sue Bormann Ryan and Anne Anglin Larry Bernemann Maurice and Eileen Bormann Anonymous (32) William and Marilyn Bernhard Patricia Bouska Aquin Elementary School, Cascade, IA Phil and Pat Berrie Mary Etta Boyer Archdiocese of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA Shirley Berte Thomas and Catherine Brady Phyllis Armour Marie Biegler Velma Brahm Denny and Mary Armstrong Bob Bildstein Russell and Julie Brandau Sharon Arndorfer Thomas and Patricia Billings Mary Lou Brannon Frank Ascatigno and Marie Egolf Richard and Joann Birkenbeuel Elizabeth Braun Mary Auterman Birthright Carl and Mary Breen Michael and Mary Avise Richard and Helen Black Sister Marilyn Breen, PBVM Ralph Bakewell Robert and Terese Black Tom and Molly Brehm John and Eunice Bamrick Dorothy Blake Robert and Mary Breitfelder Anthony Barone Juanita Blakey Thelma Breitsprecker Ida Rose Barone Jean Blaser Adam and Robin Briggs Reverend Monsignor James Barta David and Meredith Blashkiw Donald and Anna Brimeyer Sister Marie Barth, PBVM Jerome Blazevic Irene Brincks
An asterisk (*) is placed behind the names of those individuals who have died. We include their names in gratitude for their faithful friendship and commitment to the Presentation community and to honor their memory. Sister Joan Brincks, PBVM Shirley Cleland Al and Joyce Brinkmoeller Eileen Coffey Challenged by foundress, Nano Nagle, Robert and Carolyn Brix Alfred and Rosalie Coleman to go one pace beyond, the Sisters of Diane Brondyke John and Judy Coleman the Presentation set aside time every Elaine Brown Raymond and Barb Coleman five years to discuss the needs of the LaVonne Brown Timothy and Susan Coleman church and world. In 2013 the Directional Linda Brown William and Carol Coleman Statement evolved through dialogue, Richard and Melissa Brown William and Ella Collins listening and prayer. Susan Bruck-Powell Anthony and Sue Coloff Rich and Karen Brumm Jay and Pat Colsch We invite you to partner with us, meet Tom and Mary Kay Bucheit Lee Colsch needs in your part of the world and keep Brother Christopher Buck, FSC Community Foundation of Nano’s dream alive. Rick and Darla Budden Franklin County, Waterloo, IA Robert and Ann Bunn Community of the Living Word, James Burke and Janice Monson Dubuque, IA John and Alice Burke Joseph and Diana Condon Ray and Mary Ann Burke Reverend Gerald Condon something new; doing now i Thomas and Juanita Burke Conlon Construction, Dubuque, IA am t em
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Richard and Virginia Buscher Tom and Joyce Connors Tom Buscher Conrad Hilton Fund for Sisters
19 Jane Buse Sister Jane Conrad, PBVM 3: 4 ah sai can ” I Bradley and Theresa Buss Kevin and Jeanne Coogan you not see it? Doris Bussan Brian and Ann Cooper Robert and Jane Butler John and Julie Coppinger Jan Buyske Anita Cordova Directional Statement Francis and Mary Byrnes Douglas Corkery Ignited by the fire of God’s love John and Barbara Cahill John and Dara Corkery and impelled by the legacy of Nano Nagle, Kevin and Jane Cain Larry and Lori Corkery we, the Sisters of the Presentation Joyce Callahan Lawrence and Judy Corkery of Dubuque, participate in the evolving Patrick Campbell Leon Corkery consciousness of the cosmos by Shirley Cantwell Lou and Michele Corkery John Carlisle Shawn Corkery reverencing relationships Donald Carlson and Sarah Clayton Thomas and Marie Corkery celebrating unity Patrick Carney Thomas and Regina Corkery engaging contemplation and Mary Jo Carpenter Lauren and Genevieve Costigan fostering partnerships James and Judith Carr Sister Kay Cota, PBVM Robert and Rose Carr Richard* and Catherine Cotter to transform ourselves and our world. Tim and Sonia Casey Brian and Michelle Covey Jim and Pam Cassel Mike and Kathy Coyle Adopted January 2013 Mary Frances Castano Sister Linus Coyle, PBVM Cathedral of St. Raphael, Vincent and JoAnn Csapos Dubuque, IA Joseph and Janet Cuevas Catholic Charities, Dubuque, IA Terry and Mary Ellen Cullen Commitments Catholic Daughters of America, Nyle and Betty Cummings We promise to: Manchester, IA Patricia Cummings promote direct ministry Karen Chesterman John Cunningham Richard and Michele Christner John and Margie Curran with people made poor, Rodney and LuAnn Christopher Gwendolyn Currin facilitate education and advocacy Church of Saint Mary, Spirit Lake, IA James Curtsinger on behalf of people without options, Lou and Margaret Church Daniel and Ruth Daly Vic and Eve Church Arvind and Swati Dandekar support sustainability and systemic Alice Clark Ron and Mary Dankert change for the common good. Betty Clark Charlotte Danner Lawrence Clark Mary Danner* Mary Catherine Clark Eunice Dasovich Patricia Davis Dan and Mary Drees Evelyn Elthon Kevin Deeny and Megan Stull Darrell and Cheryl Drees Jeffrey and Angela Emerson Tom and Marilyn Deeny William Ryan Drew Laverne and Patricia Erdmann Leo and Rose Delay John and Lois Drexler Mary Beth Erickson Ralph and Helen Delozier Sister Beth Driscoll, PBVM Clara Ernst Richard and Mary Delphey Marilyn Drozda Reverend Michael J. Erpelding Gerry Demmer Doris Drury Phillip and Sandra Euper John and Janet Demmer Brian and Corinne D’Silva Charles and Donna Ewy Loras and Donna Demmer Dubuque Bank & Trust, Dubuque, IA Linda Faga Sister Cheryl Demmer, PBVM Dubuque County Right to Life, Inc., Ronald and Sara Fagan Sister Donna Demmer, PBVM Dubuque, Iowa Reverend Frederick Fangmann James Dempsey Dubuqueland USBC WBA Farm Country Co-op, Wallace, SD Sal Derner Dorothy Duffy Laurie Farnan Jerrold Mark Dion James and Mary Duffy Helen Farrell Calvin and Susan Dodson Patricia Duggan Dennis and Paula Farrington Jim and Linda Dolan Carol Duhr Sharon Fehling Gail Dolphin Kenneth and Nancy Dunkel Dolores Felsheim James and Melinda Dolphin Sister Benjamin Duschner, PBVM William and Susan Felt Linda Dolphin William and Joanne Easton Dave and Sandee Feuerhelm Michael and Ann Domeyer Dr. M. Ann Eckstein Joseph and Harriet Fignar Max and Rebecca Dominguez Thomas C. Eckstein Loretta Fik David and Theresa Dominy Keith and Cynthia Edge The Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA John and Leann Donovan Weyman Edwards Joe Finley Leslie and Mary Dorsett Mark and Sara Eisbach Michael and Patricia Finnegan Reverend Mark Dosh Peter and Nancy Eisbach Thomas and Linda Fitzgerald Betty Doughan Lewis and Janet Elbert Tim and Sandy Fitzgibbon Sister Mary Doughan, RSM Mary Elbert The Floorshow Corporation, Dubuque, IA Elizabeth Dougherty Marge Eldridge John and Carol Flynn Gene and Polly Dougherty Tom and Margaret Elgersma James and LaVonne Dougherty Winifred Ellena Keith and Carol Dougherty Francis and Mary Elliott Patrick and Jessica Dougherty Robert and Joanne Ellis
The Sisters of the Presentation receive estate gifts and bequests each year. While most of these gifts are unrestricted, they do not have to be.
In November 2014, Mrs. Annabelle McMahon passed away. Since then, the Sisters and Annabelle's children Anne, Sheila, Donna and Steve, have enjoyed reminiscing How Big is Your Heart? about their mother.
Annabelle shared her love of the Sisters while the children were attending St. Columbkille School. To the Sisters' amazement, her children remembered dozens of their To celebrate Annabelle’s love of nature and beauty, a teachers by name. planting and remembrance ceremony will take place in the spring. This gift will be enjoyed by the sisters and The McMahon children stated, "Our mother held a visitors for years to come. great interest in gardening, planting, tending flowers and growing vegetables. We'd like to see her legacy live The Sisters are grateful for the expansive hearts of the on." They requested that their memorial gift be used to McMahon family and are honored to reverence the beautify the motherhouse grounds. With gratitude, the relationship. Sisters honored the family's request, humbled by their Photo: The McMahon family presents a memorial gift in honor of their intention to keep their mother's legacy alive. mother, Annabelle, to the Presentation Sisters. Norbert Foht and Shirley Kirkpatrick Ray and Jeanne Grant Blanche Henshaw Melissa Frame Bernadette Graves Theresa Hernandez and Elaine Griffin Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Lolita Green Sister Carmen Hernandez, PBVM La Crosse, WI Paul Allen and Billie Greenwood Larry Herrig Leo and Lois Francois Robert and Cheryl Greenwood Marjorie Herrig Marvin and Karen Freiburger Richard and Mary Jean Gregory James and Lois Herzog Leo and Kathleen Frett Joe and Jane Greiner Justine Herzog Donald and Jeananne Freymann Maxine Griep Dae Hibbs Sister Mary Richelle Friedman, PBVM Dave and Diane Griffin Douglas and Bernadette Hilby Terry and Paula Friedman Kathleen Griffin Claudette Hill Reverend Cecil Friedmann Larry and Ruth Griffin Alice Hinz Alice Fuhrman Shirley Grimm Sherry Hinz Joanna Fumetti Kenneth and Carolyn Groninga Richard and Linda Hinzmann Zita Funk Betty Gross Pat and Maureen Hobart Bill and Janice Funke David and Kathy Gross Jackie Hoch Kenneth and Margaret Funke Tito Guajardo Larry and Linda Hoefer Reverend Monsignor Richard Funke Richard and Anna Gudenkauf Robert and Marilyn Hoefer Patrick and Rochelle Fury Lee and Joann Gullickson James and Sally Hoerner Charles and Janet Gaffney Monsignor James Gunn Mark Hogan and Barb Stone-Potter Ernest and Helen Gales Lary and Pat Gunville Bill and Wilma Hogan Edward Gallagher, Jr. David and Marlene Hagemann Harold and Jane Holder Harold and Peggy Gallagher John and Mary Ellen Hakanson Carol Holmes Lolita Gallagher* Timothy and Sheila Hall Dave and Julia Holsclaw Sister Michelle Gallagher, PBVM Jack and Gayle Hancock Charles and Elizabeth Holthaus Sister Suzanne Gallagher, PBVM Pat and June Hancock Rita Holthaus Carol Ann Gantenbein William and Carol Hancock Robert and LeAnn Holtzbauer Cletus and Ann Gartner Shirley Hanley Carl and Mary Holvik Lyle Gassmann Sister Delores Hannon, RSM Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, IA Stanley and Jane Gassmann Lee and Patty Hanson Joyce Honkamp Dennis and Marian Gavin Jeanne Harms Terry and Diana Hosch Reverend Patrick G. Geary Marion Bink Harn Family Trust* Betty Howe John and Ginger Geelan Jeanne Harrington William and Jan Howes Reverend Tom Geelan Lyle and Diane Harris Jim and Mic Hoye Janet Geertsema David Harrison Sister Elena Hoye, PBVM Clarence and Pam Gehring Philip and Helen Hartley Vincent Huber Mark and Bonnie Genereux Patrick and Mary Harvey Steven and Jennifer Hubert Sarah Gengler Richard and Mary Ann Haugsness Janet Huffman David and Mary Ellen Gennrich Cyril Hawes Connie Hutton Maureen Georgou James and Kay Hawes Phyllis Illg William and Rachel Gerber Jane Hawes Sister Marilou Irons, PBVM John and Diane Gerken Reverend Donald Hawes Jackson Tuckpointing, Dubuque, IA Tom and Linda Gerlick Reverend Monsignor Cletus Hawes Christine Jackson Leo and Desa Gese Reverend Monsignor Stanley Hayek Florence Jaeger Irma Gibbs Betty Ann Healy William and Phyllis Jaeggi Tom and Paula Giese Joe and Julia Healy George and Joann Janning Bill and Sherry Giesemann Patrick and Nancy Healy Jerry and Deb Jasper John Gille Sister Anne Healy, RSM Duane and Linda Jelinek Rich and Shelly Gilson Dorothy Heater Gary and Kathleen Jensen Chuck and Kathy Glatz Cleo Hebert Mitchell and Julie Jensen Reverend Monsignor Karl Glovik Judy Hefel Herbert and Marilyn Johanns James and Roslyn Glynn Marlene Heiderscheit James and Maureen Johnson Richard and Janet Glynn Tom and Carol Heim Ken and Blanche Johnson Brian Gongol Catherine Heinen Patricia Johnson Duane and Tina Gonner Philip Heles Ray and Patricia Johnson Good Neighbor Society, Manchester, IA Tom and Lucille Helfter Reverend Tim Johnson Janet Grady Stan and Kathy Hemann James and Carol Johnston Reverend Bernard Grady Charles Hemmer Mary Jones Marlys Graettinger Dorothy Hendel Regina Jones Reverend Robert Gralapp Richard and Ramona Hennings Gerald and Mary Jorgensen Michael Joyce and Ardis Kelley Dorothy Kirchberg Ken Kraus Margaret Juneman Amanda Kirk Robert and Dorothy Krayer Regina Kaiser Tom and Dianna Kirkwood Sister Beth Kress, PBVM, and Jeanne Kress Pete and Jeannie Kalb James and Yvonne Kisch Dorothy Kriener Brian and Kathleen Kane Kevin and Mary Kisting Al and Marilyn Kruger Carol Kane Rita E. Kjar* Larry Kruse Marion Kane James and Nancy Klauer Reverend Clarence Kruse Gary Kann Tom Klein and Kathy Palmer Angie Kucera Joseph and Helen Kapler Charles and Janice Klenske Most Reverend Daniel Kucera, OSB Ruth Kausal Gerald Klinkhammer Richard Kuhn Brandon Keadall and Vivian Carter John Kloser Robert and Tammy Kuhn Scott and Kelly Keiter James and Judy Kluesner Sister Jeanine Kuhn, PBVM David and Ann Keith Kristi Knebel Marjorie Kutsch Sister Sharon Kelchen, PBVM Dorothy Kohake Reverend Eugene Kutsch Jim Kelley Eleanor Kohlhaas Bridget Lahart Thomas and Joan Kellner Gale Kolbet Therese Lahart Bill and Kathleen Kelly Jerrill and Patricia Kolker Thomas and Dana Lamb James and Wendy Kelly Arnold and Lorene Kollasch Virginia Lammer Jim and Loretta Kelly David Kollasch Jeff and Jean Lange Patrick and Nancy Kelly Odell Kollasch Mark and Suzanne Lansing Thomas and Carla Kemp Randy and Connie Kollasch Bill Latimer Bernard and Marjorie Kennedy Reverend Merle Kollasch Mike and JoAnn Latta Lavonne Kennedy Patrick and Deanna Koopmann Helen Ann Lattner Leo and Helen Kennedy Tom and Helen Koopmann Mike and Claire Lattner Leonette Kernan Adrian and Elaine Korbel Merle and Jeanie Laubenthal Lavonne Kerth Robert Krall Sister René Laubenthal, PBVM Tony Kesman Alvin and Margie Kramer Barbara Lauterbach Sister Annette Kestel, PBVM Marvin and Irene Kramer David and Kathy Lawler Janet Keyes Mary Lou Kramer Jean Kilby Merlin and Lois Kramer Charlotte King Reverend Gary Krapfl Lucy Kingsbury Charles and Regina Kratt
From the founding moment a spirit of unity has gifted the Sisters of the Presentation. From the heart of foundress Nano Nagle in Ballygriffin to Mother Vincent Hennessey in Mooncoin, Ireland, prior to 1875, for the last 140 years and into the future, a sense of unity permeates through time, through place, through events and through people 140 years of in a synergy of vision, mission and direction. Heritage and Unity Partners – didn’t have to be called. They were drawn. One might easily calculate that thousands upon thousands of people have partnered to live in the spirit that impelled Nano Nagle. This solidarity of heart reveals different Former members, families, friends, students, the people at different times and in different places co- aged, seekers, single parents, associates, churches, creating to transform themselves and the world. contractors, colleagues, justice sponsors … gathering round the lantern, connecting, exchanging dreams, What did this co-creating look like? It took the form of insights, teaching, learning, peace-and-justice-making, three young women risking to leave Ireland to teach praying, edge-walking, tenaciously living the mission in America, Visitation Sisters welcoming Presentation on the margins. women, Kate O’Hea’s gift of bread … collaborating Photo: Presentation Sisters visiting the Mooncoin convent on their with and being transformed by others – consciously. Pilgrimage to Ireland in 2000. James and Marianne Lawler Leo and Bernadine Marzen Tim and Deborah Michel June Lawler Mark and Doreen Marzen Betty Michels Barb Lawless Sister Marian Massman, FSPA Dennis and Malinda Michels Anthony and Cathleen Lehmann Jim and Carol Mauss James Michels Clarence and Margie Lehmann John and Mary Lou Mauss Shirley Mihm Marina Lehmann William and Darlene Mauss George and Patricia Mikus Gary and JoEllen Leibold John Mayer and Ann Rottinghaus Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, IL James Lemmer Pat and Marie McAleer Lo-E Miller Tony Lennon Jerry and Ellen McAndrews Mary Lou Miller Marilyn Lensing Paul and Madonna McAndrews Reverend Jim Miller Sister Mary Dennis Lentsch, PBVM Dan and Lori McCabe Robert and Susan Miller Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Betty McCarthy Cecil and Mildred Mimms Dubuque, IA Dennis McCarthy Andy and Veronica Miscio Janet Leonard Jean McCarthy JoAnn Mitchell Bonnie Sue Lewis Joseph and Mary McCarthy Jay and Madonna Moeller Charles and Helen Lickteig Maurice McCarthy Robert and Annette Moes Greg and Stacey Lickteig Nancy McCarthy Sister Dolores Moes, PBVM Sister St. James Lickteig, PBVM Sister Maura McCarthy, PBVM Mike and Kathy Moetsch Wanda Lickteig Terry and Cindy McCarthy Ed and Jane Monaghan Carl and Mary Agnes Liebscher Norb and Deb McClimon Pat and Laverne Montag Donald Linden Donald and Patricia McCormick Richard and Patricia Montag Joe and Connie Link Jim and Karen McCormick Jim and Valerie Montelpasse William and Sheila Link John and Ivy McCormick Joseph and Constance Montgomery Nancy Link-Dolphin Sister Anne McCormick, PBVM Burton Moore Don and Joan Linnan Gary and Marlene McCrea Robert and Wynette Moore Mike and Pat Lippert Mark and Pat McCright Timothy and Mary Moothart Phil and Mary Lockhart Shirley McCullough Morning Hope Theresians, Dubuque, IA Peter and Mary Lodholz Alan and Margie McDermott James and Mary Mosier Michael and Megan Loecke Paul and Colette McDermott John and Roselind Mousel Stephen and Sharon Loeffelholz Sister Marlene McDonnell, SFCC Larry and Lisa Mullins Mary Joan Loes William and Patricia McElwaine Dwayne and Susan Murphy Margaret Logan Colleen McGeady Ambrose Tim and Sheila Murphy James and Lavon Lombard Patrick and Angela McGillick Christopher and Courtney Murray Loras College, Dubuque, IA Helen McGuire Dan and Beth Murray James and Lois Loughren Robert and Miriam McKinley Patrick Murray Sister Virgie Luchsinger, SFCC Seth and Lisa McLaughlin Patrick and Deb Murray Dennis and Terri Ludwig Steve and Sharon McLaughlin Ray and Donna Murray Ed Lukan Steve McMahon Reverend Eugene Murray Margaret Lukens Helen McSweeney Richard and Kathleen Murray Richard and Julie Lundstrom John and Judy Meade Shirley Murray Hoa Houg Luu Loretta Mealy* Sister Corine Murray, PBVM Jack and Patricia Lynch Kenneth and Mary Megel William Murray Theresa Lynch Margaret Meiners Marlene Myers Margaret Lyness Michael and Jane Melloy Catherine Nachel Leigh Ann Lynn Teresa Melloy Ronald and Diana Nawrocki Charles and Lori Anne Lyons James and Teresa Menart Anita Nebel Robert Mace, Jr., Th.M. John and Ann Marie Menart Emily Nelson Richard and Joyce Mahnke Sister Rita Menart, PBVM James and Christine Nelson Walter and Marianne Mahr Thomas Menart Reverend Mark Nemmers Leo and Rosemary Mallie Janice Merfeld Gordon Neumann Dorrance and Patricia Manders Joe and Mary Merfeld New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, IA John and Ellen Mans D.L. Mergen Lynn and Mary Nielsen Maria House, Dubuque, IA Eugene Mertz Nona Nigg Tom and Karen Marrah Terry and Connie Metzger Carol Nilles Alverna Marreel* Ben Meyer Gerald and Monica Nilles Roger and Terri Marsh Loretta Meyer Andrew and Marcella Nixt Dale and Linda Martin Mary Meyer Sandra Noble SS Mary & Mathias Parish, Muscatine, IA Mary Lou Meyer Laurie Noel Germaine Marzen Elizabeth Meylor Richard and Charlene Noel Rolland and Peg Noem Ron and Marty Patterson Mike and Sally Quillin Daniel Nugent Mary Paulus Dion and Janet Radig Chad and Marianne Oberdoerster Dennis Pauly Randall and Caryen Rambis Kent and Danuta Oberg Ramona Pavel Greg and Jeff Rastatter Eileen O'Brien Dwain and Sheila Pedersen Maryanne Rastatter Estelle O'Brien Mary Pedersen June Rausch Terry and Delores O'Brien Kay Peterman Paul and Laura Rebholz William J. O'Brien John and Lucille Petersen Roger and Ann Rebholz John and Mary O'Connell Sister Joy Peterson, PBVM Herb and Mary Recker Maureen O'Connell Timothy and Cindy Pfiffner Francis and Lucille Reicks Frank and Robin O'Connor David Pham Ron and Janella Frankl Reicks Marilyn O'Connor Alvina Pheneger Loretta Reidy Ruth O'Connor Bryan Phillips Janet Reihle John and Mary O'Halloran George and Carolyn Phillips Patricia Reilly Mary O'Hea Paul and Emily Pike Roger and Barb Reilly Thomas O'Hearn Cy and Doris Pins Jean Reiter Mary Frances O'Keefe Donald and Kim Pins L. H. Rembold, Jr. Gary and Dawn Olberding Bonnie Pint Barbara Ressler Darlene Oldham Matthew and Jennifer Pitkin Norbert and Marian Retterath John and Mary O'Neill Ted and Judy Pitzenberger Reverend Lloyd Reuter Patrick and Darlene O'Neill Sister Hermann Platt, PBVM Thomas and Jayne Reynolds James Onsager Edith Podhajsky Darlene Richard Bill and Sandi Ortner Sister Carla Popes, PBVM James Richman Bob and Ann Osterhaus Dean and Sara Porter Tonya Riley Lawrence and Phyllis O'Toole Sister Alexius Portz, SSND Joseph and Louise Ottavi Vern and Karen Potter Reverend Paul Otting Mark and Dawn Prosser Gino and Pat Pacetti Robert Prue Richard and Darolyn Packebush Reverend John Ptacek Sister Deborah Paige, PBVM Marcia Quade Reverend John Paisley Sister Pamela Quade, PBVM Suzanne Parker James and Joyce Quillin
Individuals and businesses have many opportunities to give. A couple from North Chesterfield, Virginia, have never been to Dubuque. Born and raised on the Why Give? east coast, they became supporters of the Presentation mission a few years ago.
One may wonder, why do they contribute to the Sisters They became pen pals. In her letters, Sister Anne shared of the Presentation? How did they hear about the stories about the Sisters, their ministries and the people mission? Let us tell you their story… they encountered. These letters provided the couple with food for contemplation and prayer, and the mission Over 40 years ago, a young lady began work with St. resonated with their own values. They became partners Edward Church with Sister Anne McCormick’s sister, in a new way. The young lady shared, “I want to support Peggy Dempsey (deceased). Peggy spoke highly of the the Sisters because they make a difference. They made Sisters of the Presentation. a difference in Peggy’s life and through her stories, I don’t think I could admire them more. In our short In March 2013, Peggy passed away. Sister Anne attended acquaintance, I have come to believe in their mission the church service and dinner where she was introduced and will continue to support them as best I can.” to the couple, who would become lifelong friends of the Sisters of the Presentation. Sister Anne spoke of the Has the mission impacted you? E-mail your story to dedication to educating children, pastoral ministry and [email protected] advocating for people living on the margins of society. This was important to the couple. Photo: Sister Anne McCormick with her sister, Peggy Dempsey. Trina Riley Michael and Rosanne Schmit Sister Brigid Stanley, PBVM Mark and Karen Ritter Jim and Terry Schmitt Harry and Mary Stanton Riverview Center, Inc., Dubuque, IA Marian Schmitt Donald and Elizabeth Staudt Betty Rochleau Therese Schmitt Joseph and Kim Staudt Stephen and Kris Rodham James and Sharon Schneider Paul and Jean Staudt Tim and Evelyn Roebuck Don Schroeder George and Heidi Stavnes Jim Rogers James and Ann Schueller Clem and Mary Jane Steele Marjorie Rohlf Frank and Rita Schulte Helen Steele Luis Rojas and Dora Serna Dan Schuster Mike Steele Thomas Rolling Judith Schwartz and Beth Artico Florian and Karen Steffen Donald and Carmela Romac Sister Louise Scieszinski, PBVM Daniel Stehn Joseph Rooney Colin and Karen Scott Elmer and Bernadette Steier Joseph and Lavon Rooney Kevin Scroggins Honore Steimel Reverend Steven Rosonke Becky Searcy Sister Janet Stelken, PBVM Doris Roth Madelon Seuntjens Rich and Michelle Stender Alvin and Collette Rottinghaus Michael Sheehan Burt* and Maxine* Steve Chuck and Kirsten Rottinghaus Bob Shetterly and Joann Brantley Randy and Constance Stoffel Frank and Patricia Rottinghaus Jerry and Jean Shey Sister Mildred Streif, RSM Gerald and Paula Rottinghaus Maurice and Diane Shields Maury Streit James and Dixie Rottinghaus Zelma Sholly Orville and Maureen Strothman Joe and Delores Rottinghaus Linda Short Terry and Linda Stuart Michael and Misty Rottinghaus Bob and Mickey Shortess Cleo Mary Studt Paul and Margo Rottinghaus John and Barbara Shortess Laddie and Carol Sula Ray and Teresa Rottinghaus Melvin and Marna Shortess Richard and Patti Sulentic Sister Anthony Rottinghaus, PBVM* Kenneth and Julie Marie Sigmon Michael and Julie Sullivan Sister Rosanne Rottinghaus, PBVM Michael and Catherine Sinnott Reverend Thomas Swade Vince and Debra Rottinghaus Sinsinawa Dominicans, Sinsinawa, WI Mona Sweeney Sue Rowen Becky Sisco Joanne Swift Sylveria Ruden Kathy Sisler Mike and Leanne Tatone Bernadette Ryan Sisters of the Presentation, San Francisco, CA Basil and Rachel Taylor Carol Ryan Sisters of the Presentation, San Bruno, CA Mary Taylor Brother Leo V. Ryan, CSV Sisters of the Visitation, Dubuque, IA Julie Tebbe Dennis Ryan Dewey Skilling Kenneth and Marlene Tekippe Kathy Ryan Sister Annette Skyles, PBVM Nancy Michels Tesdahl Reverend Patrick Ryan Sarann Slattery Texas Roadhouse, Dubuque, IA Alice Rydz Reverend Monsignor Joseph Slepicka Terry and Jean Theisen Eugene and Darlean Sabers Charlie Smith and Mariann McCormally Ed and Linda Thelen Sacred Heart Church Charlean Smith and Vivian Epinger Theresian Tapestry, Dubuque, IA Reverend Marvin Salz Angela Smith Helen Marie Thielen Sister Maura Sampson, PBVM Connie Smith John Thielmann Rita Sanchez Daniel and Janice Smith Bernice Thilges Charles and Maryanna Sarazine Evelina Smith Timothy and Madonna Thill Helen Sarkowicz Joellen Smith Sister Rose Mary Thillen, OSF* Georgia Satter Mary Smith Dorothy Thoma Stephen and Barb Sauser Steven and Debra Smith Ramona Thomas Frank and Gerianne Savage Frank and Alice Somodji Joan Thompson Sandra Sawyer Pauline Sorensen* Margaret Thompson Reverend James M. Sayers Tom and Marilyn Spates Dr. Daniel Till Joseph Scally Lorraine Specha Donald and Roberta Timmerman Curtis Schares Betty Spehar Harold and Judith Timmerman Larry and Helen Schaul Joe and Mary Speltz Virginia Tobin John and Patricia Scherrman Sister Carol Ann Spiegel, BVM Total Plumbing and Heating Company, Laurence and Irene Scherrman St. Theresa Catholic Church, Okolona, MS Dubuque, IA Darlene Schieltz St. Anthony Parish, Dubuque, IA Anthony and Mary Jo Tremmel Dean and Mary Jo Schlapia Patrick and Karen St. John Michelle Tressel Alfred and Rosalea Schmelzer St. Stephen Catholic Student Center, Del Tucker Mary Schmid Cedar Falls, IA Ervin Tucker John and Donna Schmidt St. Therese Southwest, Hopkins, MN Richard Tucker Lisa Schmidt Louise and Bob Stanberg Karen and Todd Tuecke Stephen and Arlene Turnis Sister Rita Waters, RSM Tom and Carol Witry Union-Hoermann Press, Dubuque, IA Reverend Doug Wathier Leonard and Elaine Witt Moira Urich Bill and Annette Watson Steve and Marjorie Wojan US Cellular Company, Dubuque, IA Shawn and Kathleen Way Dale and Kathleen Wolf Joe and Mary Utter Ron and Donna Weaver Mary Kay Wolfe Betty Jean Vader Edward and Sharon Weber Michael and Allyson Wollner John and Ann Van De Wiel Vee Weig Mike and Judy Wollner Elaine Van Zile Geraldine Weiss Rob Woodin and Jenni McCarthy Paul and Helen Varner Anita Welch Phyllis Woods Janet Venneman Beatrice Welch* Robert and Marian Woods Wayne and Colleen Venter Dennis and Verna Welte Robert and Denise Wyland Colleen Vlaisavljevich Joe and Mary Wessel Stephen and Kathleen Yezarski Catherine Vogel Bonnie Westendorf Bonnie Colwell Young Richard and Mary Vogel Wexford Rosary Society, Lansing, IA Garry and Patricia Young Dick and Marilyn Vogt David and Judi Weydert Lenny and Mags Young Richard and Marlene Von Fumetti Helen Whalen Marty and Denise Zahn Bruce and Vickie Wagner Mary Whalen Joe and Lori Zalaznik Dorothy Wagner Jim and Rowena White Mary Catherine Zapf Sister Lynn Mary Wagner, PBVM Don and Jeanne Wiedner Ron and Mary Zielinski Wahlert High School, Dubuque, IA Reverend Monsignor Lyle Wilgenbusch Sister Dolores Zieser, PBVM John and Mary Waldmeir Daniel and Joyce Willenborg Sister Josita Zieser, PBVM Dennis Waldron Fred and Katherine Willey Larry and Arratta Znaniecki Mark and Mary Lou Walker Jack and Marilyn Willey Paschal and Janet Zuccaro Patricia Walker Joseph and Margaret Williams Nancy Wallace Mike and Colleen Willman While we do our best to ensure that our donors’ names Clement and Judy Walleser Irene Wilson are listed accurately, mistakes do happen. If you notice that your name has been omitted or misspelled, Patrick and Carol Walsh James and Joan Wilson please accept our sincere apologies and contact Karen Thomas and Anne Walther Naomi Wilson Tuecke (Partners in Mission Coordinator at 563- D. R. Walton Lynn Wingert 588-2008 ext. 105 or by email at development@ Nate Walton Sister Julia Wingert, PBVM dubuquepresentations.org so that the necessary changes James and Elaine Ward Stanley and Stella Winnicki Sister Rosemary Ward, PBVM Fred Wirtz
Imagine this, you are thirsty. You go to the tap to pour a glass of water. Your water comes out a bit mucky and rusty in color. • Do you know what you are drinking? • Do you feel safe consuming this?
When it comes to safe water, for the indigenous Guarani people of Bolivia, there is no choice. This is the only Clean Water for Bolivia liquid available and they must drink it to stay hydrated. The 2014 Golden Jubilarians initiated a life changing project, called “Water with Blessings,” in honor of their celebration. “Like the Samaritan woman who was shipping. The ambitious goal of the Jubilarians was to moved to action and returned to evangelize her village, provide 50 kits, celebrating 50 years of religious life. we, too, felt called to action. For action flows out of contemplation,” stated Sister Elena Hoye. Your partnership in this project made it possible “Water with Blessings” was designed to enhance the for HUNDREDS of the water filtration devices to capacity of local people to solve their need for safe be installed in the homes and public services of the water. The filtration device cleans the water, making Guarani. Thank you. Your gift makes a difference! it drinkable. Each kit costs approximately $50, plus Photo: The new water filters being put to use by the Guarani. IN 2014 $318,818.28 total amount donated to the Presentation Sisters 1,705 indivdual partners contributed financially to the Presentation Sisters resulting in 100 partners contributing gifts of $500 or over 81% 224 of partners made first-time partners gifts of $100 or under 302 annual appeal gifts
The support of our partners has allowed Presentation Sisters to serve in various ministries within 13 states, the District of Columbia, Ireland and Bolivia. IRELAND
BOLIVIA
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