Volume 8, Issue 2 PREFECT’S MESSAGE Fall 2018

Newsletter No. 19

Dear Sister Sodalists, Fall 2018 On October 6, 2018, the Archdiocese of Washington Sodality Union commemorated its 100th anniversary with a Mass at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, DC. The Mass was celebrated by Washington Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell, Jr. Afterwards, they had a luncheon and an awards ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. The Sodality Union presented the St. Anthony of Padua Sodality with a Certificate of Appreciation in

Recognition of Continuing Devotions to Our Blessed Mother throughout these 100 Years (1918-2018) and for being one of the oldest Sodalities in the Archdiocese of Washington Sodality Union. Our Sodality started its Sodality business year in October with the Chemo Comfy Bags Project for cancer patients of the Providence Hospital Oncology Unit. This was our third year donating the Chemo Comfy Bags, and as usual the Oncology Unit patients were very appreciative to receive them. In November, we delivered non-perishable goods and made a financial donation to So Others Might Eat (SOME), an interfaith community-based organization that helps to provide food, clothing, and healthcare to the poor and homeless in our nation’s capital. Through Mary our Blessed Virgin, we will conquer and thrive in all of our Christian endeavors. As we continue this year, let us remember our purpose of being Christ-like in our words, thoughts, and deeds as Sodalists. Remember, “God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with him,” by Jim Elliot. Pat Smith, Prefect

Messages from our Sick and/or Shut-In Sodalists — Article submitted by Inez Teasley Dorothy West You have been just wonderful to me. I’m very thankful for all you have done for me. The cards, gifts, notes, and calls have been very uplifting. Being a member of the Sodality has made me a better person. I’m glad that you still love me because I still love you. Thanks for your prayers.

Ruth Scott I’m very thankful for all the Sodality has done for me. I’m truly blessed, and I know that God has blessed the Sodality. Keep up the good things you are doing for others; especially your prayers.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOLIC PADUA OF ANTHONY ST. Mary Monroe I’ve had some good days and some bad days. The Sodality has been good to me. I appreciate the cards, calls, and especially your prayers. Please keep the prayers going.

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THE SODALITY OF SODALIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH — Article submitted by Patricia Wells

OFFICERS Featuring: The Sodality’s Secretary, Patricia Wells Moderator: Rev. Frederick Close Prefect: Patricia Smith I was born and raised in Washington, DC. I like to cheat and say I am a third generation Vice Prefect: Carolyn Caldwell Washingtonian; but the truth is my grandmother came to live here when she was three Treasurer: Laina Ransom Secretary: Patricia Wells years old. So, I am a second generation Washingtonian technically. Parliamentarian: Alberta Merriwether I am an only child, and my Dad realizing that I would be COMMITTEES an only child, bent over backwards to make sure I was Annual Luncheon Charmayne Browne not spoiled. That means for every ten requests I made; he Bands Mary Sklencar Christian Action Inez Teasley may have said yes once! That means that I got a summer Girl Scouts Beulah Sutherland job every year from the time I was 15. My family was Historian Josephine Harris Hospitality Anna Mae Crutchfield the second Black family to buy a house on our block, and Junior Sodality Vacant I attended Bunker Hill Elementary for first and second May Breakfast Carolyn Caldwell grades. From third through tenth grades, I attended St. Membership Thomasine Washington Nominating Committee Scarmell Webster Anthony Catholic Church and the Parish School where I Our Lady’s Assistant JoAnn McClintock got good foundations in the Faith, studying, and Publicity Robin Taylor-Jones Rosary for Deceased Sodalists Sally King appropriate behavior. I am going to leave it to you to S.O.M.E. Paulette Grady decide how much of it stuck (smile). Spiritual Life Patricia Wells Patricia Wells, Secretary Travel Reton Gaffney I went to Central State University for my freshman year St. Anthony of Padua Sodality (heaven) and finished the rest graduating from Howard SODALITY MEMBERSHIP University in 1972. After that, I went to work for C&P Telephone Company. Around If you have questions regarding Sodality 1979, I decided I needed a change and moved to New York City for what I thought membership, please contact would be about three years. My stint at New York Telephone/NYNEX proved Thomasine Washington, Membership Chair, interesting, and I became the first female Installation Foreman in Manhattan and the at 202-529-8765. Learn more at our website: Bronx. It was a very interesting assignment. I totally knew nothing technical, much less www.stanthonyofpaduadc.org supervising installers and such; my peers were “good ole boys,” and that is when my hair started turning grey! But, I wouldn’t change it for anything. SODALITY NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS After eight years in New York, health concerns for my parents brought me back to Newsletter publication items must be submitted to the Sodality Publicity Washington. I lived in Hyattsville, MD and eventually bought a house there (whose Committee by noon on the 3rd Monday of back yard was in Takoma Park). I started attending St. Anthony Catholic Church again the month to be eligible for inclusion in the and got involved in many things. I made a Cursillo weekend which actually brought me next issue of the Sodality Newsletter. face to face with my Brother/Lord Jesus Christ, and my personal relationship with Him Please email your submissions to started. As with all relationships, you must work at them, and they are constantly [email protected] with the words “Sodality Newsletter Submission Request” changing. Once back at St. Anthony’s, I realized I was interested in things Liturgical in the subject line of your message. and joined the Liturgy Committee. Under Msgr. Burton’s tutelage, I chaired the Liturgy Committee twice. We put on revivals, assisted with penance services, and participated SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST in the Easter Triduum celebrations. When my parents’ health needs grew, I sold my Please pray for Sister Sodalists who are house and moved in with them to take care of them. listed on our Sick and Shut-In List. I retired from Verizon in 2010 and got a job with Boys Town. That job changed my life. I worked there another six years and can’t describe how it felt to contribute to an Sodality Meetings & Events: organization that changed lives instead of contributing to the corporate profit line. Now, Sunday, December 2, 2018: Sodality I spend my time relaxing, tutoring reading in the public schools (my third year), hanging General Meeting (after 10:00 AM Mass) with the Tonies who have varied activities, and seeing plays with a play group of retired in the school cafeteria. Please join us for Educators. (I got hooked on plays when I saw the Nutcracker at eight years old.) I love the recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 AM to travel, but I have not done as much as I would like. I love music (all kinds) and very in the church. much enjoy concerts. Saturday, December 15, 2018: Annual Christmas Celebration, 10:00 I joined the Sodality approximately six years ago and currently serve as Secretary. AM-2:00 PM, Washington Retreat House, 4000 Harewood Road, N.E., WDC 20017. No January 2019 Sodality Meeting Sunday, February 3, 2019: Sodality General Meeting (after 10:00 AM Mass) in the school cafeteria. Please join us for the recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 AM in the church.

Volume 8, Issue 2 SODALISTS IN ACTION — Article and photographs submitted by Paulette Grady Fall 2018

Newsletter No. 19 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS — OCTOBER 2018

The Fall season is noted for its changing colors. The leaves in the trees turn from green to red, gold, and brown. In October, the color also turns to pink in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This time of the year brings awareness to the disease, and spotlights those who have been diagnosed with the disease, the survivors. For those who have been diagnosed, and are undergoing treatment, this can be a difficult time. Not only do they have to deal with this disturbing medical diagnosis, but they must now endure medical treatments that could have overwhelming side effects. The ladies of Saint Anthony of Padua started a project that will hopefully help a survivor endure the circumstances of the disease, and provide some cheer to lift her spirits while undergoing treatment.

Welcome the Chemo Comfy Bag. The bags were introduced as a project by our Prefect, Patricia Smith. The bags are white with the pink breast cancer ribbon logo. They are filled with toiletries, comfy socks to keep her feet warm, a throw to add warmth and comfort (remember your favorite blankie when you were little), writing pad and a pen to note or journal thoughts, and a card with a personal note written by each sodalist.

Special Special Feature On Monday, October 8, Columbus Day, Patricia Smith, Paulette Grady, Alberta Merriwether,

Sodality Sodality Newsletter Katherine Jiles, and Sally King delivered 20 bags to the Providence Hospital Infusion Center. Fredrecker P. Adams, MSN, RN and Manager of Nursing Business Operations, Nursing Administration, Providence Hospital and her staff were grateful to receive the bags. Before leaving,

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOLIC PADUA OF ANTHONY ST. we prayed for God’s presence in healing the recent diagnosed, that survivors continue to thrive, and especially for the transition that is taking place at Providence Hospital.

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Practice Jesus

If we practised Jesus every way, It’d be like Christmas every day; If we, like Him, were meek and mild And loved each woman, man, and child,

If we’d read our Bible, it’d remind us, So that every single day would find us More and more in sweet accord With our sweet Jesus–Master, Lord.

Then every day that we’re alive Would be like December 25.

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Jesus Is The Reason

In Bethlehem, God gave to us The source of Christmas joy; A star shown on a miracle: The virgin birth of a boy.

He was born both God and man, A Savior for us all, The way to get to our heavenly home, If we just heed His call.

So as we shop and spend and wrap And enjoy the Christmas season, Let’s keep in mind the sacred truth: Jesus is the reason.

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