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Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston Connecting Neighbor with Neighbor and Neighbor with God VOL 21#3 e Spring 2013 l e b r a t i n g 140 Y e a r Office of Mission Advancement s 1873 - 2013 www.csjboston.org From the President Office of Mission Advancement s I gaze out my office window a long- standing maple tree is budding forth with Mission Statement wisps of spring green. Natural beauty The Office of Mission Advancement Ais emerging to give us new life and new hope, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston something much needed in our city and world fully supports the mission and after the senseless tragedy of the Boston Marathon ministries of the Sisters. We raise bombing. funds to support all present and future Connecting ministries and to continue the legacy of As this edition of is one of the Congregation. honoring and remembering, we place the names We also provide funds through of Martin Richard, Krystal Campbell, and Lu Lingzi along with MIT police donor generosity to care for our elderly officer, Sean Collier, in our list of remembrances. And we humbly honor the and infirm Sisters. All donations enable survivors and all who exhibited selfless care, concern, and love in the midst of the Congregation to strengthen its mind-boggling mayhem. mission of unity and reconciliation “Humanity is better than this. We are a resilient, adaptable species with among the people it serves. We thank a propensity towards community and kindness. .Go outside today and our friends and benefactors who recognize the true nature of humanity. Recognize that together we have the partner with us in this mission. capacity for unspeakable love. Recognize that our brains evolved to function in Connecting is published community not to tear communities apart.”¹ These words of Erin Neimela in an semi-annually by the Office of Op-Ed piece following the Marathon bombing ring true not only for all affected Mission Advancement of the by this event, but for us as well. Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. In his new book, Donald Cozzens states, “If faith is fundamentally relational and hope can be understood as courageous waiting in solidarity for the healing Cheryl Duggan of our fractured church and world, it should be clear that love takes us beyond Coordinator our egocentric selves.”² Though we are aware Jesus lived this statement, we Mary Black, CSJ know many who are listed in this edition of Connecting also witness to Consultant a relational faith, have the courage to wait in solidarity for healing, and most certainly go beyond egocentric love. They are Christ’s living presence in this Margaret Sullivan, CSJ Council Liaison world. As Sisters of St Joseph, we have immense gratitude for each and every one Joanne Gallagher, CSJ of you who so generously contribute that we might continue to be about our Director of Communications mission of “connecting neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God.” Your Darlene Rogers contributions support many of our sisters in their ministries and provide funds Assistant Director of Communications for the care and comfort for our elderly and infirm. Graphic Designer As we move through spring and anticipate summer let us reflect on the words Claire Archambault, CSJ of the poet Mary Oliver: Proofreader We do not share, rent or sell We shake with joy, we shake with grief our donor list. What a time they have, these two housed as they are in the same body.³ The Office of Mission Advancement makes every effort to list accurately With deep gratitude, all information from donors who have given to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston during the year. ¹Erin Neimela http://www.artofdharma.com/we-are-better-than-this/ If you find inaccurate information or to Erin Niemela is a graduate student in the Conflict Resolution program at Portland State University and a notify us of a change of address, please PeaceVoice http://www.peacevoice.info/ syndicated journalist call us at 617-746-2114. ²Notes From The Underground – The Spiritual Journey of a Secular Priest, Donald Cozzens, Orbis Books, 2013, p. 46 ³Evidence, Mary Oliver, Beacon Press, 2009, p. 13 2 CONNECTING From the Office of Mission Advancement n these days of Eastertide, when the springtime of our earth is bursting with the magnificent colors of flowers and trees, I If It Doesn’t write to share the news that this Office of Mission Advancement Say Boston, Iis undertaking a search for a new Director. We are looking for someone qualified and enthusiastic about building on what has It’s Not Ours been and striding hopefully into the future with us. While there We have, once again, received phone may be some changes in the office structure going forward, we calls and notes from our friends, promise that you, our beloved donors, will always be valued relatives, and donors saying that they for who you are and what you are able to do with us and for our have received solicitations from the ministries to the “dear neighbor.” Thus, the springtime of our Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield. earth mirrors the new moment in this office. In this issue of Connecting, you will meet several of our We share many things with our sisters who, though their days of working in a ministerial situation Springfield sisters: history, tradition, for which they receive monetary compensation have been friendship and a passion for mission. We completed, continue to exert themselves in furthering mission as do not share finances. We do not share our mailing list with any other group. volunteers. There are ever increasing numbers among us of CSJs Nonprofits can purchase mailing lists in this category, given our aging. Nevertheless, the mission on from magazines and companies. The behalf of others remains uppermost in the minds and hearts of Springfield sisters do, and that is why you these sisters and they continue to be productive workers in the receive their mailings. vineyard. The wide variety of volunteer ministries is a testament to the multitude of gifts these sisters have to offer to a needy Our mailings always have our logo: world. Their energy spent on behalf of the “dear neighbor” is generous and dynamic and their interaction with women and men whom they have never previously met is life-giving. The mission of Jesus flourishes through their efforts. Your generosity helps us to support these sisters and their ongoing ministry on behalf of the People of God. We continue to be most grateful for your partnering with us in so many ways. Always our mailing address is: Thank you! Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston 637 Cambridge St. - Peggy Sullivan, CSJ, Council Liasion to the Office of Mission Advancement Brighton, MA 02135. Please be sure your gift reaches its intended destination. INDEX From the President Page 2 From the Office of Mission Advancement Page 3 In Honor of List Pages 4 - 12 2013 Jubilarians Page 15 Memorial List Page 16 - 32 Articles: CSJ Volunteers Pages 8 - 13 Card Program Pages 35 Rev. Patrick McLaughlin was omitted as a donor in the Fall 2012 issue of Connecting. Our apologies for the error. Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston 3 he following names have been given by donors through our cards for the living program. Their lives are celebrated for a special occasion, need, accomplishment, Tor because they have contributed to the lives of others through their daily work. All are remembered in prayer by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston and Associates. January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 2012 Golden Jubilarians Diane Beagan Frances Burchill Michael Carty Judy & Frank Adams John & Dotty Beaudry George Burke Constance Casey Neal Adkins Claudia Belgard Helen Rita Burke Edward Casey Rita Agnes Doris Bennett Noreen Burke Linda Casey All CSJ Friends Alice Berard’s Retirement George V. Burns Norma & Steve Casey All CSJs Marie Durren Berger Robert Burns Rev. Robert Casey The Allen Family John & June Berlinguet Phyllis Burrows Sister Marylou Cassidy Anne Alsmeyer Jason Biddle Paul Butler Elizabeth Casterdale Carol Amaroso Jane Biggens Emma Byrne Rebecca Castro Emily Anderson Dr. Robert Bonanno CSJ 75th Jubilarians Maureen Cavanaugh Sister Patricia Andrews Marguerite Quill Bosman CSJ Leadership Team Nate Cavello Peter Annese’s 93rd Claire Bowen 2012-2018 Sister Betty Cawley Birthday Sister Patricia Boyle CSJ Prayerline Patricia Celona Mary Antworth Tina Braceland CSJs From Cathedral H.S. Dolores Centola Joanne Archambault Rafael Bracho 1951-1955 Martha Chace Delma Arizia Suzanne Bradford CSJs from Fontbonne Fay Chelmow Kathleen Armstrong Bernard Brady Academy Daniel Chisholm Judy Asper Patrick Brady CSJs from Gate of Heaven Dr. Patricia Chisholm Sandra Avala The Brasco Family CSJs from St. St. Pius V Denise Chmielinski Elizabeth Avery Ben & Helen Brearley Lynn June Cieri Grace Avery & Family CSJs from St. Charles Charlotte G. Ciommo Kathleen Avery John & Barbara Brearley Waltham Imelda Clancy Sister Marylena Avery & Family CSJs Sacred Heart Francis J. Codair BHCC Staff 6th Floor Richard Breen Roslindale Diane Coe Br. Edward Babinski SJ Sister Rosemary Brennan CSJs from ICC Revere Jennifer Cohane Nancy Baker Nancy Brodeur CSJs of Boston Denise Cohen Peggy Bannon Helen Bronzo Sister Eustace Caggiano Jean Colbert Peggy (Bulger) Barrett Loretta Brovelli Mary Cahill Peter Colerico Ruth Barrett Kathie Brown Maureen & John Joe Cahill Fr. Arnold Colletti Tony Barry Sister Louis Marie Bryan’s Sister Mary T. Cahill Claire Colwell Sister Marian Batho Jubilee Thomas J. Cahill Sarah Concannon Louise Batrich Jeanne Bua Sister Helen Callahan Sister Margaret Concannon Rosario Battaglia Marie Buckley Sister Marian Callahan Denis Condon Ann Battle Martina Buckley Cathy Calnan John Condon Rita Bauer Cathy Bukoty Charlene Camara Sister Eunice Condrick Andis Campbell April Conn Anne Campbell Claire Connell This is a donation in memory Ardis Campbell Claire McNamara Connell of Joan F.