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Little Sisters Summer 2012 Newsletter.Indd LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR Serving the elderly poor in Pittsburgh since 1872 Mission Statement As Little Sisters of the Poor, we care for the elderly poor in the spirit of humble service which we have received from Jeanne Jugan. We welcome the elderly as we would Jesus Christ himself and serve them with love and respect until death. Photo by Chuck Austin Resident Flo Thomas with her daughter Loretta Mangin are greeted by Bishop Winter in the home’s lobby after Mass. 140 Years of Caring Save the Dates: Anniversary Mass Celebration ¦ July 12-14th A large crowd fi lled the home’s chapel establish a home to care for the elderly poor. Rummage Sale on Sunday, April 29th, to help celebrate e fi rst property was established in Allegheny 10:00am-5:00pm the 140th anniversary of the Little Sisters City, a neighborhood later annexed by the city arrival in Pittsburgh. Retired Auxiliary of Pittsburgh. For years the Sisters operated ¦ Bishop William J. Winter was the presiding two homes in Pittsburgh—one on Penn July 28th celebrant and homilist at Mass. In his homily Avenue, in Garfi eld, and another on Benton 2nd Annual the Bishop said, “ is is an occasion to thank Avenue, North Side. During this time more Rock-A-! on (see God and to make the word of God alive and than 12,000 aged poor of this region have been enclosed insert) meaningful. During these 140 uears the Little in the Sisters care. Sisters made present the compassion and love “Although this day has honored the Sisters’ ¦ August 18th of Jesus by word and work day after day. St. contribution to the city of Pittsburgh, we, John wrote, ‘you must love one another as the Little Sisters of the Poor, would like to Spaghetti Dinner Jesus has loved you.’ e Little Sisters remind 4:00-7:00pm return the honor back to the great people of us of our responsibilyt to each other.” Pittsburgh and beyond who have graciously After Mass the Little Sisters and Residents helped us continue our mission through welcomed guests to a reception in the home’s essential fi nancial support,” commented Sister auditorium. All food provided to guests had Judith, lsp, Administrator of the home. Little Sisters of the Poor been generously donated by the benefactors Without such generosity the home would be 1028 Benton Avenue of the home. Tours of the nursing households hard pressed to continue caring for the elderly Pittsburgh, PA 15212 and independent living apartments were poor. Everyone at the home, the Residents, off ered throughout the day. Sisters, Volunteers, and Employees, is looking Vol. #XX No. #2 It was on April 25, 1872 that seven Little forward to the next 140 years of service! Summer 2012 Sisters arrived in Pittsburgh from France to Little Sisters of the Poor Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “The Lonely Goatherd,” “So Long, Farewell,” and “Climb Every Mountain.” Concluding with a beautiful rendition of “Edelweiss” resounding throughout the room, the spring musical received enthusiastic applause. The Sound of Music is a great intergenerational show. “There is so much value in bringing together the Residents and the home school children,” said Karen Jasko, the home’s music therapist, “especially the practices and performances which provide opportunities for seniors and L-R: Employee Monica Milsop, Residents Ross Madia, Father John Palko, Annie Adams, Ruth Blaney, and children to get to know one another.” Patricia Hartung join 6 of the 7 “Von Trapp Family” children from the North Pittsburgh Catholic Home According to Jasko, music and drama Schoolers group. can enrich the lives of the Residents by giving them an opportunity to Music Fills the Home share their gifts and talents, have fun together, build community, and learn something new. The Residents look Scenes from Austria and a cast of Kathy Wyzkoski) gathered in the forward to many ventures with the Residents, employees, volunteers, and Abbey. The nuns questioned how to students in the future. school children led to a delightful deal with the young postulant who was performance of snippets from Rodgers constantly getting into mischief with and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music . the singing of “Maria.” When Maria On May 20, 2012, the audience was entered, she was told the Von Trapp introduced to our Spring Musical with Family was in need of a governess. a prelude by Maria (nursing assistant, Monica Milsop), who sang the title The Von Trapp children were played song, “The Sound of Music.” Then by students of the North Pittsburgh the story began with the Reverend Catholic Home Schoolers. Other Mother (Resident, Annie Adams), and Residents in the cast were Ross Madia the Sisters (Resident, Ruth Blaney, as the Captain, Nena Kochmar as the Resident, Margaret Carr, Resident, Baronness, Henry Adams as Max, and Pat Hartung, volunteer, Margie Father John Palko as the Priest. The Mandernach, and beauty shop stylist, performance included “My Favorite SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 25, 2012 Honorary chair Bishop David Zubik invites foundress and presented on her birthday, you to join him as the Little Sisters celebrate this medal is the highest recognition ever 140 years in Pittsburgh with eight local bestowed by the Little Sisters. The setting celebrity chef Priests preparing “A Heavenly for this event will be the newly renovated Feast” of delicious food and ne wine. Cardinals’ Great Hall at St. Paul Seminary. During this fund raising dinner James F. All proceeds will bene t the Residents Will, chairman of the Little Sisters’ Advisory of Little Sisters’ home. For more Resident Annie Adams (Mother Superior) performs with Resident Ruth Blaney (Sister Board, will be recognized with the rst information or to hear about sponsorship Catherine) in costume during the show’s dress St. Jeanne Jugan Medal awarded in opportunities call (412) 307-1268 or email rehearsal. Pittsburgh. Named after the Little Sisters’ [email protected]. Around Our Home (Left) Residents Mary and Tony Accamando at their 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Above: Volunteer Peg O’Neill shows off her new Little 1967 and (Right) the couple today at the Little Sisters. Sisters T-shirt she received at the Volunteer Luncheon. Enduring Love Inset: the mug given to all volunteers. Fond memories linger…tossing a ball at the playground in their youth, attending Spotlight on Volunteers the same classes at Mt. Oliver School, raising three sons and one daughter, and Echoes of laughter and happiness could be heard welcoming 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. While reminiscing about throughout the building when 70 of the home’s their years together, Residents Tony & Mary Accamando recalled one of their 150 plus volunteers gathered in the Auditorium favorite activities, which was running the family business called “Pizza Time.” Tony for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. had commercial experience after working for Canada Dry, Mary made the sauce, is meal was preceeded by Mass in the home’s and everyone had a job to do, including the children. eir pizza shop was open for chapel off ered for the volunteers and their 40 years. intentions. e love story of Tony and Mary Accamando goes on as they share life at our e theme was fi ve star Volunteer and it certainly home. On June 6, 2012, the Little Sisters, Residents, staff , and volunteers, rejoiced was a fi ve star party! After the meal Sister Judith with the Accamando Family as Tony and Mary celebrated their 70th Wedding and all the Little Sisters selected random winners Anniversary with a special party. eir son, Tom Accamando, said,“ e home is a for a variety of door prizes. No one left empty wonderful environment for Mom and Pop with the chapel, the delicious meals, the handed as each volunteer was given a Little Sisters sing-a-longs, and other activities as well as the caring, dedicated staff .” t-shirt and coff ee mug fi lled with fi ve chocolate stars. e mugs were graciously underwritten Visit us on the Web by the family of volunteer Dot Herrle who had We are pleased to announce the register your e-mail to receive up-to-date infor- passed away last year. launch of our new website www. mation periodically. “ is was the best party we’ve ever had!” littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org . “We are grateful for this wonderful remarked volunteer Peg O’Neill. Now you can keep in touch with all the media outlet which gives us the ability Sister Judith joins the Sisters, Residents and staff happenings at our home through news to share the joyous experiences of daily in thanking all our dedicated volunteers who do & events and our blog. Browse through life here in the home with our supporters so much for our home! According to a non-profi t the pages to meet our family and learn no matter where in the world they are study, the average volunteer hour in 2011 was more about our home, including ways located,” expressed Sister Judith, lsp. valued at $21.79. e combined hours of 20,473 you can be involved in our ministry to make our volunteers worth more than $446,000 help the elderly. to our home, but in reality, a price cannot be put On the site you can on what each volunteer brings to our home. read about our 140 year “While the dollar amount the volunteers save us history in Pittsburgh, each year is impresssive, it is the immeasurable joy check out our calendar they bring to our family of Residents that holds of events, inquire about the true value,” remarked Sister Judith. volunteering, submit prayer requests, or even If you are interested in volunteering individually or make a donation.
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